1) David Hawking , Web Search Engines: Part 1 and Part 2 IEEE Computer, June 2006.
This information is vital in understanding how to tackle various threats to the PC. As librarians, I am wonder if there is anything that we can do more then a simple virus scan. Are there ways we as information professionals we can contribute to the war on various trojans?
2) Shreeves, S. L., Habing, T. O., Hagedorn, K., & Young, J. A. (2005). Current developments and future trends for the OAI protocol for metadata harvesting. Library Trends, 53(4), 576-589: http://www.ideals.illinois.edu/bitstream/handle/2142/609/Shreeves_CurrentFutureTrends.pdf?sequence=2;
As diverse services increase, so will the importance of controlled vocabularies. My concern is whether controlled vocabulary will change as these services expan. These new technologies and structures might make things more difficult for catalogers to keep up with current trends.
3) MICHAEL K. BERGMAN, “The Deep Web: Surfacing Hidden Value” http://www.press.umich.edu/jep/07-01/bergman.html
I had no idea how much we are missing out when we conduct our searches via Google. If we can further undertand and implement Deep Web as librarians, we will be better able at expanding the services we provide for customers. Also, I think if we can teacher customers about Deep Web, they will be better able to find information for themselves; therefore, the librarian would act merely as a supplemental aid.
Adam Brody
I too found the whole idea of the Deep Web fascinating. It's amazing Google works as well as it does, considering how much information there is available just on the surface web. It's hard to fathom a world without the Internet these days. It seems like every part of life has been innundated with the net in some way. This makes it an exciting time for libraries. I don't think libraries have figured out yet how to turn the vast web to their advantage, but it will be pretty cool to see how libraries' relationship to the web evolves in the coming years.
ReplyDeleteIn relation to changing technologies and vocabularies posing challenges in cataloging, I have recently heard rumors at work that the LOC is trying to get out of the cataloging game. Maybe the strain of keeping up with those changes as well as the dramatic increase in materials being produced through new media forms is too much for them. That's a scary thought.
ReplyDeleteI think I might be able to answer your question in regards to the David Hawking article. In order for computer systems to remain protected, security measures obviously need to be updated on a frequent basis. But to figure out what sorts of measures need to be taken comes down to being one step ahead of the hackers. The truth of the matter is that the only way you can gain an advantage over a hacker and their bag-of-tricks, which so happens to include a Trojan Horse, is by learning to become one. It is easy to assume that by obtaining their talents, we are debasing ourselves to their level. Such a statement is just as accurate as claiming that taking up martial arts makes us no different than bullies who like to pick fights with others. Whereas there is always the risk of those with hidden agendas obtaining such skills; Overall, it is quite the opposite. Individuals only prove themselves no different if they use their talent to cause distress among others. What separates the peacemakers from the troublemakers and warmongers is that the latter like to start and prolong conflicts. The former avoids or ends them. No enemy can ever be fully out-maneuvered without being able to detect their next move, which in itself can never be accomplished without learning how to think like one. The real challenge is not being corrupted by the power you are able to wield.
ReplyDeleteAdam, I would love to see librarians become the great explorers of the deep web, first helping people navigate it then making it accessible to all. I'm a little disappointed that I am in my next to last semester in this program and am just now hearing about the deep web. I will certainly look for opportunities to learn more, particularly concerning search.
ReplyDeleteHey like Melissa my thoughts also went to how librarians could play a role in all this. Beginning by becoming aware of the deep web and then facilitating its improved use to our patrons. Hopefully thats something we'll be ready to takle in the future.
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