Dreamweaver

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The latest assignment in LIS 2600 has provided the opportunity to work with the following:

1. Dreamweaver
2. Cyberduck
3. XHTML
4. FTP
5. Unix Command Lines
6. Pitt Help Desk
7. Filezilla
8. Frustration

I've realized that Dreamweaver isn't something I can teach myself. I'm having a hard time using the W3C tutorials too, so I've given up on learning an HTML Editor. I'll try my best and let the chips fall where they may (grade-wise). I like working with Blogger. I'd prefer to use Blogger to create a webpage.

I do have to admit that I'm happy to have learned whatever it is I have learned with HTML, etc. I just hope I can make it through the remaining coursework without having to learn much more about HTML and HTML editors. Frankly, I don't think I can learn it.

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Stanford Ushers in the Age of Bookless Libraries

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The new Stanford engineering library was recently built and it will no longer house print journals or the 80,000 print books it previously held. The print book collection will contain about 10,000 items.

The reason for this change is that the engineering discipline is changing rapidly and print items aren't the best way to stay current in that field. Much of the research is best done with online journals and e-books. The library is responding to the needs of the engineering folks who use the library.

I don't think the age of the book-less library will be widespread. However, depending on the need of the user, the specific discipline, or the type of item, moving to e-items may make sense.

By the title of the NPR article, you would think book-less libraries were widespread.

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Illinois Budget Crisis | Chicago Public Library Commissioner Reacts to FOX Chicago News' Story

Illinois Budget Crisis | Chicago Public Library Commissioner Reacts to FOX Chicago News' Story

I was happy to read the Chicago Public Library Director's response to a story about whether libraries were a waste of tax money. Someone may conclude that libraries are indeed a waste of tax money, but the story seemed to leave out the pertinent facts. The CPL Director responded and her letter is attached.

Part of the response mentioned how people turn to the library as their free resource for books, information, and entertainment in multiple formats: print, online, and in-person. I think librarians need to remind our communities that the "in-person" format (talking to a librarian) is one of the best resources available. No matter how big and pervasive Google becomes (for example), a conversation with a librarian is something that can add a great deal of value.

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