HomeFirst
Hall, M. (2002). Decision-support systems [Electronic version]. Computerworld, 36 (27), 31-32.
Defines the Decision-support systems as interactive computer-based tools used since the 1960s when business began to interactively query data to augment static reports, solve problems, answer questions or refute conclusions. Says the system accepts requests in nonprocedural languages and responds with text, graphics, multimedia or some form of output.
Second
Kranich, N. (2004). Why filters won't protect children or adults [Electronic version]. Library Administration and Management, 18 (1), 14-18.
Stresses the importance of not walling off people from information and ideas that are controversial or disturbing because they need to be able to assess as well as access information. Contends by forcing libraries to choose between funding, equitable access, and censorship, millions of library users will lose.
Third
Schrock, K. (2003). Basic web maintenance [Electronic version]. School Library Journal, 49 (10), 44-45.
Discusses selecting Web sites for a library's database of the content-rich variety-sites that are authoritative, valid, and credible. Suggests checking Web addresses and links monthly with FrontPage or HomeSite to remove invalid URLĖs, or manually click on each one.
Fourth
Stephens, M. (2004). Technoplans vs. technolust. [Electronic version]. Library Journal, 129 (18), 36-37.
Discusses how a well-thought-out technology plan that meets the mission of an organization, must clarify who is involved in the process, the intended audience, the cost, and the life span.
Fifth
Local-area networking. (2001). [Electronic version]. Broadcasting & Cable, 131 (25), 63- 64.
Explains how HighSpeed Surfing Inc. is helping consumers share a broadband internet connection along with files, computer games and printers, to save money and the hassle of installing network wires.
Sixth
Breeding, M. (2004). Now that it's all digital, where do I put it? Exploring data storage technologies: "Whether you want to store a megabyte, a gigabyte, or a terabyte, there are a lot of great technologies available today." [Electronic version]. Computers in Libraries, 24 (10), 36-39.
Discusses various data storage options based on capacity, portability, long-term archiving, performance, economy, reliability and flexibility. Explores the convenience of USBs, CD-R and recordable DVDs.
Seventh
Albitz, B. (2005).Information policy: dude, where are my civil rights? [Electronic version]. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 31 (3), 284- 287.
Discusses issues related to information policy. Explains how government agents can search through records, the home, or place of business once authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, without an individual being informed before or after the search. Stresses records provided by a third party fall under a gag order.
Eighth
Borgman, C. (1999). Books, bytes, and behavior: rethinking scholarly communications for a gobal information infrastructure [Electronic version]. Information Services & Use, 19 (2), 117-121.
Discusses the impact of electronic publishing on 21st century informatics research. Defines bibliometric approaches.
Ninth
Aksnes, D. (2004). Peer reviews and bibliometric indicators: a comparative study at a Norwegian university [Electronic version]. Research Evaluation, 13 (1), 33-42.
Investigates the relationship between bibliometric indicators and the outcomes of peer review. Describes a case study of research groups at the University of Bergen, Norway. Discusses the discrepancies found and reasons for the lack of comparability which contributed to weak correlation.
Tenth
Day, W. (1998). The library of the future [Electronic version]. American School and University, 71 (1), 48-49.
Discusses the factors that will influence school media centers. Describes technological advances in acquisitions and selection criteria. Focus placed on training of students into a wired world.