One Database design |
Two IT |
Three Web design |
Four Info. studies |
Five Info. access |
Six Info. retrieval |
Seven Info. policy |
Eight Informetrics |
Nine Scholarly communication |
Ten Future |
Roberts,G.(2000).Designing a database-driven web site,or,the evolution of the
INFOIGUANA.Computers in Libraries,20(9),26-31.
Traces the development of Alfred University Herrick Library database Web design, “The InfoIguana.” Presents a brief explanation of database-driven Web pages and provides some examples. Discusses the rational to change from static Web design to dynamic Web content. Describes design challenges they faced, and the evolving nature of the product.
Cain,M.(2003).The two cultures? librarians and technologists.
Journal of Academic Librarianship,29(3),177-181.
Describes dependence of libraries on the Information Technology (IT) department for operations, the collision of their core beliefs, and the developing relationship of the two cultures over time. Defines various types of working arrangements between the two professions, and need for collaboration.
Brower,S.M.(2004).Academic health sciences library
website navigation:an analysis of forty-one websites and their navigation tools.
Journal of the Medical Library Association,92(4),412-420.
Postulates that the standardization of commonalities among academic library websites, especially health science libraries, will improve library user experience thereby having an impact on the dissemination of research and educational activities. Focuses on home page, navigation tools, website aids, and library website resources. Discusses findings, pertinent literature, and suggestions.
Furner,J.(2004).Information studies without information.
Library Trends,52(3),427-446.
Suggests that IS (information studies) is now,and has been historically, best defined and differentiate within the philosophy of language. Therefore, there is no need for a “separate concept of information.” Describes elements of the philosophy of language. Demonstrates how these components define communication, and encompass the meaning of information.
Demmers,J.,& O'Neil,D.(2001).Leavers and Takers:
alternative perspectives on universal access to telecommunications technologies.
Techne:Journal of the Society for Philosophy and Technology.5,1-26.Retrieved June 26,2005 from
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/SPT/v5n3/demmers.html
Explores ramifications of the telecommunication industryís move to provide Third world countries, or tribal communities worldwide access to “...wonders of the Internet.” Describes the dichotomy of “Leaver and Taker” cultures in relation to communication technology, and implications of looking to the Internet as an expression of a diverse, worldwide community.
Mostafa,J.(2005).Seeking better web searches.
Scientific American,292(2),66-73.
Discusses weaknesses and strengths of Internet information retrieval systems. Examines search engines that use web crawls, data trees, wrappers, and present information in ranking order. Describes current research developments in Internet search programs, and privacy protection programs in terms of "coming soon to consumers", and "still in research phase."
Mart,S.(2004).Protecting the lady from Toledo: post-USA Patriot
Act electronic surveillance at thelibrary.Law Library Journal,96(449),1-19.
Discusses provisions of the USA Patriot Act that have a profound effect on how libraries operate and relate to their patrons from the point of view of constitutional law practices and precedents. Explains several of the provisions; pen register, roving wire tapes, and broad jurisdiction of the Attorney Generalís office. in research phase.
Wormell,I.(2000).Informetrics:a new area of quantitative studies.
Education for Information,18(2/3),131-139.
Gives a brief history of bibliometrics techniques, and describes how combined with research methodologies like, “information retrieval theory, research evaluation, trend analysis, issue management, business and social intelligence” it became Informetrics. Explains the role of the Center for Informetric Studies in the development and teaching of Informetrics in LIS program.
Borgman,C.(1999).Books,bytes,and behavior:rethinking scholarly
communication for a global information infrastructure.Information Services &
Use,19(2),117-122.
Reviews developments in scholarly communication research since 1960. Discusses the impact of Jack Meadows’ research on the field, and resurgence of interest in his work in combination with Informetric Studies to meet the challenges in researching scholarly communication created by rapid growth in information technologies, and subsequent global policy issues.
Bowcock,T.(1999).Library futures:striking the balance.
APLIS,12(1),31-42.
Examines an experimental library branch of the Australian Capital Territory Library Service called the Library of the Future (Loft). Describes the setup, costs, partnerships, and purpose for this one-week trial. Analyzes user, staff, and management responses about the “Loft” in reference to the location, environment, staff, materials, and resources.