Annotation #1
Morgan, K., & Reade, T. (2000). Pioneering portals: MyLibrary@NCState. Information Technology and Libraries, 19(4), 191-198.
Describes information theory behind the portal MyLibrary@NCState and chronicles process from inception to delivery of tool to libraries. Four reasons it’s better than bookmarks: 1) includes new books, 2) direct access to librarians, 3) keeps users abreast of new information in selected disciplines and 4) portable to every user’s computer.
Annotation #2
Budd, J. (2000). Information seeking in theory and practice (communication and library reference work). References & User Services Quarterly, 40(3), 256-265.
Discusses theories of Bakhtin, Ingwersen, Ellis, Dervin, Kuhlthau, Habermas, Bernard-Donals and Gadamer. Defines lifeworld, praxis, confluence, dialogic, monologic, techne, knowledge, phronesis, episteme and phenomenology. The ideas are powerful. The Taylor model is mentioned. A reference librarian must seek more information from a library user and it must be in context.
Annotation #3:
Spivey, M. (2000). The vocabulary of library home pages: an influence on diverse and remote end-users. Information Technology and Libraries, 19(3),151-156.
Described how library web page developers can improve text and navigation. He surveyed 60 library web pages over one year noting jargon. He found 1.1 idiomatic nouns, 1.0 library acronyms and 0.2 vendors’ labels per page. He suggested clear language so both high tech and new users can navigate easily.
Annotation #4
Tenopir, C. (2001). Time to redefine database. Library Journal, 126(2), 40-42.
Describes ambiguous term "database" referred as "file of discrete content" and "database management system software." It's time to put the term to rest. Megadatabases blur lines between separate files. Traditional descriptive terms like dictionaries, encyclopedias, journals and index are more useful. Digital versions allow links among types for needed information.
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