First: Systems Approach to Database Design
Norton, M. J. (1999). Knowledge discovery in databases [Electronic version]. Library Trends, 48 (1), 9-22.
Defines the basics of what a contemporary database is and how it is constructed vs. design of databases intended for knowledge discovery instead of data warehousing. Lists and discusses benefits and requirements for Knowledge Discovery Databases, and how they might be used in the future.
Second: Computer, Information Technology & Website Design
Library Technology Reports. (2004). Library website design and database access [Electronic version]. Library Technology Reports, 40 (3), 50-61.
Defines criteria for library website design as usefulness and accessibility, according to guidelines set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Accessibility Initiative. Includes a list of and links to tools for use in creating web pages accessible to users who may have special requirements, including the Bobby website.
Third: Computer, Information Technology & Website Design
Darrow, R., & MacDonald, C. (2004.) What is information literacy in the digital age? [Electronic version]. CSLA Journal, 27 (2), 21-23
Defines "Information Literacy" and its related skills. Discusses need for instruction in using Internet as a tool and discerning valid websites and good information, and the role of professional librarians in teaching these skills. Stresses generational differences between those who grew up with Internet skills vs those who learned as adults.
Fourth: Communication & Information Science Theory
Gozzi Jr, R. (2004). Who is the "source" in communications models? [Electronic version]. ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 61 (2), 274-277.
Questions the metaphorical nature of the term "source" as used in many communication models. Debates literal meanings for "source" & "receiver" i.e as individual persons, and other terms used to create such models. Concludes that we may consider the "source" to be the impulse to communicate, itself.
Fifth: Networking & Information Storage and Retrieval
Tennant, R. (2002). Free as a bird: wireless networking [Electronic version]. Library Journal, 127(13), 32-34.
Describes author's experience with wi-fi access in libraries; presents case for public libraries to upgrade to include wireless access for patrons who bring their own laptops or other wireless devices to library site. Lists major benefits. Stresses cost-effectiveness of such upgrades for small libraries without much computer space.
Sixth: Networking & Information Storage and Retrieval
Feldman, S. (2000). The answer machine [Electronic version]. Searcher, 8 (1), 58-74.
Explains the difference between what searchers want--answers--and what most IR systems give them--documents that contain keywords but not necessarily answers. Explores possible future systems which solve problem, including those which can search for meaning, using a natural language based search protocol.
Seventh: Information Policy
American Libraries. (2005). Congress debates sunset provisions of Patriot Act. American Libraries, 36, 6.
Reports on April, 2005's Congressional hearings regarding renewing portions of the Patriot Act expiring this year and changes which may impact on libraries. Discusses growing bipartisan support for reform and the reintroduction of the Freedom to Read Protections Act. Provides declassified statistics re: use of Patriot Act.
Eighth: Professional Scholarly Communications
McQuistan, S., & Henderson, K. (1999). Scholarly Electronic Journal Access in Academic Libraries: Issues for Future Development [Electronic version]. ICCC/IFIP Third Conference on Electronic Publishing, 299-302.
Looks towards the future of academic publishing in the 21st century, specifically as related to electronic publication of scholarly materials and its impact on availability and credibility of scholarly works. Investigates what electronic publication will mean as more colleges and universities "go virtual". Also considers issues re: librarianship, cataloging, copyright, etc.
Ninth: Bibliometrics
Hawkins, Donald T. (2001). Bibliometrics of electronic journals in information science. [Electronic version]. Information Research, 7(1)unpaged.
Provides a bibliometric study of electronic journal articles re: information science and bibliometrics as published in e-journals. Provides detailed data of how study was conducted and a concrete example of how bibliometrics breaks down data re: number of authors published, citation analysis, and distribution of articles.
Tenth: The Future
Zanin-Yost, A. (2004). Digital reference: what the past has taught us and what the future will hold [Electronic version]. Library Philosophy and Practice, 7(1), unpaged.
Examines changes in reference services as technology has changed over previous ten years, improvements in access to librarians and information via virtual environment, pros and cons of such an approach. Projects directions future reference services might go and how to improve skills of researchers in future.