The IFLA Internet Manifesto
Source: The IFLA Internet Manifesto. Retrieved from http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/the-ifla-internet-manifesto
Abstract:
The IFLA Internet manifesto states that access to the internet and all its resources should be consistent with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and especially Article 19 ‘everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas thru any media and regardless of frontiers. It also stresses that library users have the right to expect the same degree of expression and freedom of access to information on the Internet as they do with print materials. With that libraries have the responsibility to serve all of the members of their communities regardless of age, race, nationality, religion, culture and librarians and electronic information efficiently and effectively. Librarians should also proactively promote and facilitate responsible access to quality networked information for all their users including children and young people.
Three things I’ve learned from the Article:
1. Access to the internet and all its resources should be consistent with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and especially Article 19.
2. The manifesto has a great contribution to make to librarians all over the world as Internet access continues to increase.
3. IFLA encourages the library community to develop strategies, policies, and plans that implement the principles expressed in the Manifesto.
Reflection:
As a librarian it is very important that we provide the information needs of all kinds of users from any form of media like print/non-print or through the Internet. The declaration of IFLA of the right to access to information to every human being teaches us how to be responsible facilitators/users of the Internet. Libraries should create clear and transparent policies for internet access particularly stressing the balance of responsibilities between staff and users. Also, librarians should proactively promote and facilitate responsible access to quality networked information for all their users including children and young people.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
5th Reading Assignment
Open Access Publishing in Science
Source:
Mann, Florian. Open occess publishing in science. ACM Digital Library. Communications of the ACM, March 2009 Vol 52 No. 3. Retrieved August 4,2009.
Exact URL:
http://delivery.acm.org/10.1145/1470000/1467279/p135-mann.pdf?key1=1467279&key2=3307829421&coll=ACM&dl=ACM&CFID=46154780&CFTOKEN=72790312
Abstract
The article "Open Access publishing in Science" discusses the application of the Open Access model to the dissemination of knowledge in the field of Science and its advantages and disadvantages. This model was also compared to the traditional, non-Open practice of publishing scientific works where subscribers are expected to pay fees to gain access to material. Research was done through the survey of 1433 researchers from 49 countries. Almost all of the sample population agreed that
Open Access publishing is suited to the goals of preserving and disseminating scientific knowledge and find the practice desirable. Almost half see a potential increase of their work reaching their audience more effectively. On the other hand, researchers also have fears that Open access publishing can jeopardize their promotion and tenure. Some also state that it will negatively affect their research funds as less will be needed if all sources follow Open access. This results in a wait and see attitude wherein few researchers and publishers think that Open Access is a common practice.
Finally, the study points out that while Open Access publishing is advantageous to traditional media in terms of wide and rapid dissemination of knowledge to the general and expert audience, some factors are currently only effectively supported by traditional media. Open Access has to address other factors such as long term availability, impact factor and a high profile editorial board in order for it to be sustainable. Processes such as collecting fees from authors who wish for their work to be published or delayed open access where information is only initially accessible for a fee have been suggested.
3 things I learned from the article:
-Open Access can bridge the gap on knowledge between rich and poor communities.
- Authors and Researchers are still hesitant to publish works in an Open Access environment due to economic reasons.
- Supporters of the Open Access model have found alternative ways to produce income to support their publications.
Application/Implication of the things I learned
As a student and a librarian the idea of Open Access publishing opens new opportunites. As a student it is obvious that if I had the ability to gain knowledge without the restrictions of financial or geographical constraints, along with the idea that a broader range of authors are within reach, the potential for learning is high. As a librarian I could better perform my function to serve my clientele if Open Access publications were available. This means that my clients too can be directed to a broader range of information and also this means that the library system I work under will not be burdened by budget constraints.
Source:
Mann, Florian. Open occess publishing in science. ACM Digital Library. Communications of the ACM, March 2009 Vol 52 No. 3. Retrieved August 4,2009.
Exact URL:
http://delivery.acm.org/10.1145/1470000/1467279/p135-mann.pdf?key1=1467279&key2=3307829421&coll=ACM&dl=ACM&CFID=46154780&CFTOKEN=72790312
Abstract
The article "Open Access publishing in Science" discusses the application of the Open Access model to the dissemination of knowledge in the field of Science and its advantages and disadvantages. This model was also compared to the traditional, non-Open practice of publishing scientific works where subscribers are expected to pay fees to gain access to material. Research was done through the survey of 1433 researchers from 49 countries. Almost all of the sample population agreed that
Open Access publishing is suited to the goals of preserving and disseminating scientific knowledge and find the practice desirable. Almost half see a potential increase of their work reaching their audience more effectively. On the other hand, researchers also have fears that Open access publishing can jeopardize their promotion and tenure. Some also state that it will negatively affect their research funds as less will be needed if all sources follow Open access. This results in a wait and see attitude wherein few researchers and publishers think that Open Access is a common practice.
Finally, the study points out that while Open Access publishing is advantageous to traditional media in terms of wide and rapid dissemination of knowledge to the general and expert audience, some factors are currently only effectively supported by traditional media. Open Access has to address other factors such as long term availability, impact factor and a high profile editorial board in order for it to be sustainable. Processes such as collecting fees from authors who wish for their work to be published or delayed open access where information is only initially accessible for a fee have been suggested.
3 things I learned from the article:
-Open Access can bridge the gap on knowledge between rich and poor communities.
- Authors and Researchers are still hesitant to publish works in an Open Access environment due to economic reasons.
- Supporters of the Open Access model have found alternative ways to produce income to support their publications.
Application/Implication of the things I learned
As a student and a librarian the idea of Open Access publishing opens new opportunites. As a student it is obvious that if I had the ability to gain knowledge without the restrictions of financial or geographical constraints, along with the idea that a broader range of authors are within reach, the potential for learning is high. As a librarian I could better perform my function to serve my clientele if Open Access publications were available. This means that my clients too can be directed to a broader range of information and also this means that the library system I work under will not be burdened by budget constraints.
Friday, July 24, 2009
4th Reading Asignment
Technology and Copyright Issues in the Academic Library: First Sale, Fair Use and Electronic Document
Ou, Carol. “Technology and copyright issues in the academic library: First sale, fair use and electronic document.” Libraries and the Academy, Vol 3 No. 1 (2003) pp. 89-98. Project Muse. 21 July 2009
http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/portal_libraries_and_the_academy/v003/3.1ou.pdf
Abstract:
The article is about concepts the first sale and fair use and its implications to Library's electronic resources. These two concepts were discussed in the article as it needed to be re-examined in an information age. It also discussed that this technology has the potential to upset the traditional balance between the public and private spheres that governs the doctrine of copyright.
Three things I've learned form the article:
1.Difference between the concepts of the first sale and fair use in an academic library setting.
2.First sale doctrine is more difficult to implement with digital items such as electronic documents
3.Major concerns posed by the Internet and digital document is that they blur the distinction between the public and private sphere
Reflection:
This Internet age presents new challenges to copyright issues. Universal access and distribution has become possible through the Internet. Libraries are leaders in trying to maintain balance of power between copyright holders and users.
Libraries want to provide the information need of its users. What is important is the institution must have a policy in accessing copyrighted materials in electronic reserves. It should be based on the fair use of the provisions of the Copyright Act. The methods of access are also important like the institution must have the required subscriptions and IP authentications. The Library where I work is currently looking for E-books especially for the Reserve ones. I a m hoping that I will learn more about policies, procedures, copyright issues after the E-books purchase.
Ou, Carol. “Technology and copyright issues in the academic library: First sale, fair use and electronic document.” Libraries and the Academy, Vol 3 No. 1 (2003) pp. 89-98. Project Muse. 21 July 2009
http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/portal_libraries_and_the_academy/v003/3.1ou.pdf
Abstract:
The article is about concepts the first sale and fair use and its implications to Library's electronic resources. These two concepts were discussed in the article as it needed to be re-examined in an information age. It also discussed that this technology has the potential to upset the traditional balance between the public and private spheres that governs the doctrine of copyright.
Three things I've learned form the article:
1.Difference between the concepts of the first sale and fair use in an academic library setting.
2.First sale doctrine is more difficult to implement with digital items such as electronic documents
3.Major concerns posed by the Internet and digital document is that they blur the distinction between the public and private sphere
Reflection:
This Internet age presents new challenges to copyright issues. Universal access and distribution has become possible through the Internet. Libraries are leaders in trying to maintain balance of power between copyright holders and users.
Libraries want to provide the information need of its users. What is important is the institution must have a policy in accessing copyrighted materials in electronic reserves. It should be based on the fair use of the provisions of the Copyright Act. The methods of access are also important like the institution must have the required subscriptions and IP authentications. The Library where I work is currently looking for E-books especially for the Reserve ones. I a m hoping that I will learn more about policies, procedures, copyright issues after the E-books purchase.
Friday, July 17, 2009
3rd Reading Assigment
Library 2.0 Theory: Web 2.0 and its Implications for Libraries
Source:
Maness, Jack. Library 2.0 Theory : Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries [Electronic Version]. Webology 3(2), June 2006.
http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n2/a25.html
Abstract:
The author discussed the concept of Web 2.0 and its application to libraries.
He also presented a number of ways of web 2.0 applications that can be of help to library services. This included synchronous messaging, streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups. These services were discussed by the author its description, advantages and short history. Most of these technologies that are used by the library clients are user-centered, provides multimedia experience, socially rich and communally innovative.
Things I’ve Learned
1) There are many ways to apply web 2.0 in a library setting.
2) There are many available resources for Library 2.0. The decision of the librarian whether what resources should be used depends on the needs of the Library and its clients.
3) Library 2.0 is a challenge for libraries. It is providing new and interesting resources for librarians to continue to do what they have always done so well in the past—bringing order out of chaos and making information readily available.
Reflections:
As I’ve read the article, I’ve learned so much about web2.0 applications that would be very helpful in many library services. Though I’ve been introduced to some of the applications like blogs, reference chat, podcast and social networking, I was very surprise that many other technologies can still be applied. Honestly, these applications make the library works less complicated especially for SDI and CAS.
As a reference librarian before, I experienced how to manage blogs and the reference chat service. I thought that these applications can only be used for personal reasons but what we are doing as librarians is maximizing the use of these technologies so we can reach out to our clients.
Source:
Maness, Jack. Library 2.0 Theory : Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries [Electronic Version]. Webology 3(2), June 2006.
http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n2/a25.html
Abstract:
The author discussed the concept of Web 2.0 and its application to libraries.
He also presented a number of ways of web 2.0 applications that can be of help to library services. This included synchronous messaging, streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups. These services were discussed by the author its description, advantages and short history. Most of these technologies that are used by the library clients are user-centered, provides multimedia experience, socially rich and communally innovative.
Things I’ve Learned
1) There are many ways to apply web 2.0 in a library setting.
2) There are many available resources for Library 2.0. The decision of the librarian whether what resources should be used depends on the needs of the Library and its clients.
3) Library 2.0 is a challenge for libraries. It is providing new and interesting resources for librarians to continue to do what they have always done so well in the past—bringing order out of chaos and making information readily available.
Reflections:
As I’ve read the article, I’ve learned so much about web2.0 applications that would be very helpful in many library services. Though I’ve been introduced to some of the applications like blogs, reference chat, podcast and social networking, I was very surprise that many other technologies can still be applied. Honestly, these applications make the library works less complicated especially for SDI and CAS.
As a reference librarian before, I experienced how to manage blogs and the reference chat service. I thought that these applications can only be used for personal reasons but what we are doing as librarians is maximizing the use of these technologies so we can reach out to our clients.
Friday, July 10, 2009
2nd Reading Asignment
Computer security and computer ethics awareness : a component of management information system by Maslin Masrom and Zuraini Ismail
Source:
Masrom,Maslin. “Computer security and computer ethics awareness : a component of management information system” Information Technology, 2008. ITSim 2008. International Symposium on. Volume 3, 26-28 Aug. 2008 Page(s):1 -7. IEEE Xplore. Retrieved July 8, 2009
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/guesthome.jsp
exact URL:
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4632042&isnumber=4631966
*Full text can be viewed if you are an IEEE member or if you have the required subscriptions.
Abstract
The article is about a study that examined the computer security and computer ethics among students of the College of Science and Technology, University Technology Malaysia. The sample population consisted of students who are either in computer science majors or non-majors. Results showed that majority of the students had a satisfactory awareness of computer security and computer ethics. There is also a difference in awareness level to computer security and ethics between computer science majors and non majors as well as between male and female in certain aspects.
Three things I’ve learned in the article
• Universities are among the least secure places in the world according to experts in the computer security discipline.
• There is a difference in awareness level to computer security and ethics between computer science majors and non majors as well as between male and female in certain aspects.
• Majority of computer users strongly support anti-virus software as a protection for computing systems and data. Also, the most unethical behavior is to use computer to harm other people.
Application
Computer security and ethics are vital aspects to any computer user. As a computer user for more than ten years, I have been practicing a number of ways to promote computer security. Installing anti-virus software is an important protective step in securing a computer. Password is also an effective way to secure unauthorized access to computer resources. It is also important to backup data for protection against intentional security attacks. Also, being guided by the commandment “Thou shall not use a computer to harm other people” makes me a responsible and accountable computer user.
Source:
Masrom,Maslin. “Computer security and computer ethics awareness : a component of management information system” Information Technology, 2008. ITSim 2008. International Symposium on. Volume 3, 26-28 Aug. 2008 Page(s):1 -7. IEEE Xplore. Retrieved July 8, 2009
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/guesthome.jsp
exact URL:
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4632042&isnumber=4631966
*Full text can be viewed if you are an IEEE member or if you have the required subscriptions.
Abstract
The article is about a study that examined the computer security and computer ethics among students of the College of Science and Technology, University Technology Malaysia. The sample population consisted of students who are either in computer science majors or non-majors. Results showed that majority of the students had a satisfactory awareness of computer security and computer ethics. There is also a difference in awareness level to computer security and ethics between computer science majors and non majors as well as between male and female in certain aspects.
Three things I’ve learned in the article
• Universities are among the least secure places in the world according to experts in the computer security discipline.
• There is a difference in awareness level to computer security and ethics between computer science majors and non majors as well as between male and female in certain aspects.
• Majority of computer users strongly support anti-virus software as a protection for computing systems and data. Also, the most unethical behavior is to use computer to harm other people.
Application
Computer security and ethics are vital aspects to any computer user. As a computer user for more than ten years, I have been practicing a number of ways to promote computer security. Installing anti-virus software is an important protective step in securing a computer. Password is also an effective way to secure unauthorized access to computer resources. It is also important to backup data for protection against intentional security attacks. Also, being guided by the commandment “Thou shall not use a computer to harm other people” makes me a responsible and accountable computer user.
Friday, July 3, 2009
1st Reading Assignment LIS 260
An investigation of user attitudes toward search engines as an information retrieval tool by Shu-Sheng Liawa and Hsiu-Mei Huang
Source:
Liawa, Shu-Sheng. "An investigation of user attitudes toward search engines as an information retrieval tool" Computers in Human Behavior.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
Exact URL:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VDC-4811TNB-C&_user=3728211&_coverDate=11%2F30%2F2003&_alid=947133209&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_cdi=5979&_sort=r&_docanchor=&view=c&_ct=265&_acct=C000061230&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=3728211&md5=48339fe78cc5d06ccd188b5c73e2c24a
Science Direct is one of the online subscriptions of UP Diliman. You may not be able to access its full text if you are not within the campus or if you do not have the required subscriptions.
Abstract
The article discusses the factors that affect user attitudes towards search engines as an information retrieval tool. It explains how the main uses of computers, with the growth of the internet, in information retrieval. It hypothesizes that factors such as the quality of search systems, individual computer and Internet experience and personal motivation can be considered to predict these attitudes. The research mainly used questionnaires for gathering data. The results showed that computers are mainly used for information retrieval rather than for word processing and data storage. Also, it showed that users who enjoyed using search engines regard that search engine to be easy to use and will use it again. The article concluded that the research results were consistent with earlier studies. These past studies showed that users’ attitudes toward system quality predict whether they like that system or feel easy to use that system and that effective implementation of information retrieval systems depends whether or not users will have a positive attitude towards it.
3 things I learned from the article:
- Computer experience is one of the factors that determine a user’ perceptions to search engines.
- The quality of an information system and its accuracy of delivered results are relevant to its success.
- Search services on the Web are of two types: directory services and query-based
Application/Implication of the things I learned
I can personally apply the findings in the article in my line of work as a librarian. A huge part of my role consists of assisting the library clientele retrieve information using our library’s tools and resources. Knowing factors such as the quality of the search systems and the users’ individual computer and internet experience and motivation can help me to facilitate better the users. For example, we can consider the accuracy of results delivered by the library’s OPAC as a factor contributing to the users’ experience. On the other hand we can also consider the frequency of clients using the OPAC to determine its usefulness. Other things like user motivation can be considered in building the library’s collection. For the most part, the engineering library II is geared towards Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Computer Science students. Thus their motivation is having their homework done and preparing for exams. As a librarian, I can build the collection around these needs and propagate a strong learning environment so as to foster a positive attitude from our main clients, the students.
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