Annotations

Annotation 1

Tu, Q., Wang, K., & Shu, Q. (2005). Computer related technostress in China. Communications of the ACM, 48, 77-81.

Demonstrates the potential benefits of using computer technologies in Chinese workplaces. Showcases the frustration and stress that employees can experience while being required to learn new technologies in the workplace. Compares Chinese anxieties to those of Western workers.

Annotation 2

Cutler, S. (2005). Ageism and Technology. Generations, 29, 67-72.

Discusses how younger people perceive the elderly in their willingness to accept new technology. Shows that ageism plays a large role in the production of new technologies. Displays the differences of how younger people perceive the elderly versus how the elderly perceive themselves regarding technology.

Annotation 3

Baule, S. (2007). Data, data everywhere, and how do you sort through it? Library Media Connection, 25, 54-56.

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of implementing metasearching in school media centers. Highlights the benefit searching a variety of the library’s database subscriptions with a single search inquiry which produces results in several forms. Provides URL’s to sample metasearch engines.

Annotation 4

Hedden, H. (2006). Creating an index for your Web site to make info easier to see. Computers in Libraries, 26, 16-21.

Shows that library Web sites are ideal candidates for an index. Discusses the advantages of a Web site index as an alternative to site maps, search engines and drop down menus. Provides a brief introduction to how an index can be implemented and how it would benefit users.

Annotation 5

Joly, K. (2006). 10 tips to a successful website redesign. University Business, 9, 71-72.

Demonstrates 10 things to consider when redesigning a Web site. Advises designers to get feedback from site users when changing a popular site. Encourages designers to continuously test the new site to prevent issues in use when the site is launched.

Annotation 6

Peterson, K. (2006). Academic web site design and and academic templates: Where does the library fit in? Information Technology & Libraries, 25, 217-221.

Demonstrates the increased popularity and usage of templates on academic Web sites, university-wide. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of implementing academic template usage, specifically in regards to library pages. Provides statistics showing usage of academic templates and whether or not the library uses the template as well.

Annotation 7

Russell, W. (2007). Re-examining the traditional communication model. Journal for Quality & Particiapation, 30, 22-28.

Discusses some of the reasons why communication could fail. Demonstrates miscommunication through a series of example exchanges. Shows how a person's perceptions can effect how they communicate with others.

Annotation 8

Fitchard, K. (2007). Shannon's specter. Telephony, 248, 32-36.

Discusses wireless technologies and how they have been up against Shannon's law for the past ten years. Shows that the third and fourth generations of wireless technology are finally starting to run up against the barriers of the law.

Annotation 9

Kingsley, K. (2007). Empower diverse learners with educational technology and digital media. Intervention in School & Clinic, 43, 52-56.

Discusses the increased expections for teachers and other instructors to use technology in the classroom. Provides 20 ways in which instructors can incorporate technology and encourage student learning through activities and digital technology. Offers recommendations for getting trained in educational technology.

Annotation 10

Jacknis, N.J. (2006). The total cost of a wireless network. Network Computing, 17, 72-84.

Examines the total cost of utilizing a wireless network; including planning, installation, management and other expenses.. Describes a fictionally company as a means of assessing the costs of wireless local area networking. Recommends alternative ways to achieve the benefits of wireless networks.

Annotation 11

Nuemann, P. G. (2007) E-migrating risks? Communications of the ACM, 50, 120.

Discusses the the risks and vulnerabilities of security within computer infrastructures. Evaluates whether we should reduce the dependency on systems and networks and if trustworthiness can be built into an infrastructure. Describes situations in which the corruption of Internet access is examined.

Annotation 12

Thompson, R. (2005). Why spyware poses multiple threats to security. Communications of the ACM, 48, 41-43.

Analyzes why spyware poses multiple threats to computer security. Discusses how spyware is annoying and negatively impacts the computer experience. Demonstrates that computer users have unknowingly had spyware downloaded onto their computers. Shows that spyware degrades computer performance and productivity.

Annotation 13

Mekiernan, G. (2005). Bibliometrics, cybermetrics, informetrics, and scientometrics sites and sources. Science & Technology Libraries, 26, 107-115.

Provides information about bibliometrics, cybermetrics, informetrics and scientometrics sites and sources. Displays a collection of links which may be of interest for bibliometrics researchers. Offers access to a directory of conferences, mailing lists, journals and societies. Discusses the quantitative analysis of scholarly and scientific communications in the Internet.

Annotation 14

Drake, M. (2007). Scholarly communication in turmoil. Information Today, 24, 1-19.

Reports on the changes affecting scholarly communications. Describes key issues confronting scholarly publishing. Attributes the changes to inflated journal prices and library budgets that fall short of the increasing costs. Discusses that the major costs of scholarly publishing are often overlooked when journal costs are evaluated.

Annotation 15

Tank, E. & Frederiksen, C. (2007). The DAISY standard: entering the global virtual library. Library Trends, 55, 932-949.

Discusses the modern information society and how it has spurred the global cooperation of librarians serving visually impaired people. Provides information regarding the DAISY Consortium which led to the fundamental ideas of the digital talking book. Shows that the DAISY experience may serve as a model for future library developments.