Annotation #2

Braun, L.W. (2002). New roles: a librarian by any name. Library Journal, 127(2), 46-49.

Explains how the Internet has changed the duties and organizational structures of traditional library jobs. Suggests that the goals of librarians have remained the same but the tools have changed. Presents data showing projections for future librarian roles and the value of important new technologies.

Annotation #3

McEvoy, S.A. (2002). E-mail and Internet monitoring and the workplace: do employees have a right to privacy? Communications and the Law, 24(15), 69-83.

Discusses an employer's right to monitor personal use of e-mail and the Internet in the workplace. Describes security programs available to monitor employees. Presents court cases involving the inappropriate use of e-mail and the Internet by employees. Suggests e-mail rules for employees to follow when using company computers.

Annotation #4

Swartz, N. (2005). Database debacles: Individuals' privacy is rapidly eroding as more and more of their most intimate information is collected and sold by data brokers that have little oversight and few restrictions (ON THE EDGE: The Use & Misuse of Information).Information Management Journal, 39 (4), 20-23.

Describes three major cases of identity theft in 2005 involving Choicepoint, Bank of America and LexisNexis. Implies problems with the management of the commercial data-broker industry. Argues the need for government regulations to protect private citizens from identity theft.

Annotation #5

Ferguson, C. (2005). What's next for Google. Technology Review, 108 (1), 38-46.

Discusses how Google is striving to control the organization of all digital information. Suggests that this may create an architecture war with Microsoft.Predicts repercussions for the software industry.

Annotation #6

Bertot, J.C., McClure, C.R., & Jaeger, P.T. (2005). Public libraries struggle to meet Internet demand. American Libraries, 36, 78-79.

Discusses challenges to libraries in providing online services to meet patron demand. Identifies key issues from research. Provides data to support the need for national, state and local policies to maintain online services.

Annotation #7

Abram, S. (2005). The Google opportunity. Library Journal, 130(2), 34-36.

Reveals how Google has changed the way information seekers finds information. Suggests ten key ways libraries can compete in a Google world.

Annotation #8

Breeding, M. (2005). Implementing wireless networks without compromising security.(the systems librarian). Computers in Libraries, 25(3), 31-33.

Addresses concerns of libraries surrounding the security issues of installing Wi-Fi. Discusses the principles of eavesdropping. Suggests ways to protect the library's network.

Annotation #9

Mattison, D. (2005). RedLightGreen and Open WorldCat: Changing the world of academic research. Searcher, 13, 14-23.

Discusses new products from two of the world's largest bibliographic databases, RLG and OCLC. Examines the distinctions, strengths and weaknesses of both. Suggests that new services may work better than many OPACs.

Annotation #10

Kern, K. (2005). Communication, patron satisfaction and the reference interview. Reference and User Services Quarterly, 43(1), 47-49.

Examines problems with online communication and the virtual reference interview. Discusses importance of a philosophy of service for all patrons. Suggests that type and quality of service must depend on this philosophy and not on the mode of communication.

Annotation #11

Ross, C.S. (2003). The reference interview: why it needs to be used in every (well, almost every) reference transaction. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 43, (1) 38-43.

Discusses the importance of the skill and knowledge used in a reference interview. Addresses common communication problems encountered in the reference interview process. Suggests solutions for creating a positive experience for information seeking users.

Annotation #12

LaRue, J. (2004). Buddha at the gate running: why people challenge library materials; Parents who voice their concerns are the very patrons we should prize. American Libraries, 35, 42-44.

Discusses a pattern in challenges to remove library materials. Suggests that parents of children in two age groups challenge materials the most. Provides six rules for dealing with complaints.

Annotation #13

Gordon, R.S. (2004). Speech wants to be free. Library Journal, 129 (9), 58.

Cautions how the informality of online discussions hinders professional judgement when communicating with others. Reminds readers to be aware of how online discussions could harm your reputation. Suggests recognizing the online environment as a professional one and acting accordingly.

Annotation #14

Johnson, D. (2005). Maintaining intellectual freedom in a filtered world. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39 (8), 39-41.

Discusses the use of internet filters in schools. Provides statistices on schools that use blocking software. Suggests ways to ensure good internet use.

Annotation #15

Wittenberg, K. (2004).Librarians as publishers: a new role in scholarly communication. Searcher,12, 50-53.

Identifies activities involved in the field of scholarly communication and how it affects libraries and publishers. Stresses importance of satisfying user needs to access digital information. Indicates that collaboration with university presses will produce the most useful results.