This is a review of a paper by M. Kajewski entitled “Emerging technologies changing our service delivery models”. This paper begins by introducing the current state of change happening in the Library and why these changes are having an impact on the services offered. Kajewski claims the rapid development of technology and funding matters have meant the Library has needed to change to stay relevant. Kajewski’s paper goes on to detail the new Web 2.0 technologies. These technologies being, Blogs, Wikis, RSS Feeds, RSS Aggregators, Podcasts, Vodcasts, Webconferencing and lastly Instant Messaging. The paper concludes with a discussion regarding Staff Training.
Kajewski begins this detailed explanation of the new technologies, with Blogs. Blog is short for Web Log. A Blog is a website where a user may post information, in the style of a diary or log. These postings are displayed in chronological order. There are a number of sites that offer this service and some can be accessed free of charge. Blogger is a popular one and is the site used to write this Blog. Blogger can be found at http://www.blogger.com/
Kajewski tackles Wikis next. Kajewski states, “…. an open shared space for collaborative content contribution and editing” (Kajewski, 2006 p.422). Basically, a wiki is software that can be accessed freely from the Internet. It allows users to share a workspace. Users of the site may contribute information or they can edit information, including contributions of others. Wikipedia is an example of a wiki. Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia available for all to contribute to and to edit. Wikipedia can be found at http://www.wikipedia.com/.
The subject of RSS Aggregators and RSS Feeds is next. An Aggregator is a website, sometimes called a Reader, where a user may register and be able to add the Rss Feeds that he may be interested in. The Rss Feeds could be feeds to Websites, Blogs, or Podcasts, etc. The Aggregators or Readers are freely available. Checking this site the user may see what feeds have been updated, in a convenient one-stop place. This is more convenient than having to visit each website and check for updates. Rss Feeds and Aggregators allow users to monitor multiple websites at once. Henninger states, "I am constantly asked 'how can you keep up with everything on the Web? ' The answer is simple; I use a range of monitoring techniques" (Henninger, 2008 p. 47). Google Reader is an example of an RSS Aggregator that is freely available on the Internet. Google Reader can be found at https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?hl=en&nui=1&service=reader&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Freader%2Fview%2F
Kajewski describes Podcasts as being audio contained on the web. These audio files may be downloaded and listened to at the users convenience. Kajewski equates a podcast to a radio show. Podcasts can be added to the RSS Aggregator mentioned earlier, and so notify the listener of updates. Next Kajewski acquaints the reader with Vodcasts. These are video clips that are available on-line and can also be downloaded to a computer to view when convenient. Additionally, we learn that Webconferencing, having a meeting on line via the Internet, is possible using special software that is freely available and can be downloaded. The final technology that Kajewski reveals to the reader is Instant Messaging. We learn of real-time communication by text on-line. This is known as Instant Messaging. Kajewski’s paper finishes with a discussion about library staff and the training that needs to take place in libraries, to bring the staff up-to-date with the technologies available.
This paper gives a good overview, of new technologies available on the Internet. It is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to acquaint themselves with new technologies available. The paper contains Web addresses for interesting sites and even though this paper is dated January 2006, the writer of this review believes that the information is still relevant and informative.
Reference List
Henninger, M. (2008). The hidden web: Finding quality information
on the net. (2nd ed.). Sydney: University of New South Wales Press.
Kajewski, M. (2007). Emerging technologies changing our service delivery models. [Electronic Version]. The Electronic Library. 25 (4), 420-429. Retrieved August 1, 2008 from www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02640470710779835
Kajewski begins this detailed explanation of the new technologies, with Blogs. Blog is short for Web Log. A Blog is a website where a user may post information, in the style of a diary or log. These postings are displayed in chronological order. There are a number of sites that offer this service and some can be accessed free of charge. Blogger is a popular one and is the site used to write this Blog. Blogger can be found at http://www.blogger.com/
Kajewski tackles Wikis next. Kajewski states, “…. an open shared space for collaborative content contribution and editing” (Kajewski, 2006 p.422). Basically, a wiki is software that can be accessed freely from the Internet. It allows users to share a workspace. Users of the site may contribute information or they can edit information, including contributions of others. Wikipedia is an example of a wiki. Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia available for all to contribute to and to edit. Wikipedia can be found at http://www.wikipedia.com/.
The subject of RSS Aggregators and RSS Feeds is next. An Aggregator is a website, sometimes called a Reader, where a user may register and be able to add the Rss Feeds that he may be interested in. The Rss Feeds could be feeds to Websites, Blogs, or Podcasts, etc. The Aggregators or Readers are freely available. Checking this site the user may see what feeds have been updated, in a convenient one-stop place. This is more convenient than having to visit each website and check for updates. Rss Feeds and Aggregators allow users to monitor multiple websites at once. Henninger states, "I am constantly asked 'how can you keep up with everything on the Web? ' The answer is simple; I use a range of monitoring techniques" (Henninger, 2008 p. 47). Google Reader is an example of an RSS Aggregator that is freely available on the Internet. Google Reader can be found at https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?hl=en&nui=1&service=reader&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Freader%2Fview%2F
Kajewski describes Podcasts as being audio contained on the web. These audio files may be downloaded and listened to at the users convenience. Kajewski equates a podcast to a radio show. Podcasts can be added to the RSS Aggregator mentioned earlier, and so notify the listener of updates. Next Kajewski acquaints the reader with Vodcasts. These are video clips that are available on-line and can also be downloaded to a computer to view when convenient. Additionally, we learn that Webconferencing, having a meeting on line via the Internet, is possible using special software that is freely available and can be downloaded. The final technology that Kajewski reveals to the reader is Instant Messaging. We learn of real-time communication by text on-line. This is known as Instant Messaging. Kajewski’s paper finishes with a discussion about library staff and the training that needs to take place in libraries, to bring the staff up-to-date with the technologies available.
This paper gives a good overview, of new technologies available on the Internet. It is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to acquaint themselves with new technologies available. The paper contains Web addresses for interesting sites and even though this paper is dated January 2006, the writer of this review believes that the information is still relevant and informative.
Reference List
Henninger, M. (2008). The hidden web: Finding quality information
on the net. (2nd ed.). Sydney: University of New South Wales Press.
Kajewski, M. (2007). Emerging technologies changing our service delivery models. [Electronic Version]. The Electronic Library. 25 (4), 420-429. Retrieved August 1, 2008 from www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02640470710779835
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