One of the key points in class this week was the focus on technology’s impact on students as individuals. The contemplation of how technology has closely been associated in one’s own public library, its effects on the library’s service and its patrons and staff, along with personal application has been a worthy consideration to place in the forefront of one’s mind. Questions to contemplate would be “Where has the library been?”, “Where is it going?”, and “Where will it be in the future?” are all good questions to place before one not only to be considered for one’s career goals; though, it is also good to know in order to make predictions and be prepared for technological advances that may be yet to come. Having a basic understanding of library history aids one in understanding the basic processes involved in library service to patrons. With this basic understanding, flexibility can arise, putting the possessor in a position to be transitioned into a new world of technology. This is of benefit to any within the library field.
One such technology of advancement that we have observed this week is the Wiki. Within the Wiki Orientation, I observed the Wikis in Plain English by the CommonCraft Show. Being new to Wikis, this put me at ease with them. It made using wikis look so simplicity and easy to use, that surely any could utilize them as long as one was open to the possibility of such. Next, I read through CIO’s How to Build Your Own Wikipedia by Martha Locher. This explained how to ensure that there was purpose behind starting a wiki before one actually instituted it. Without this purpose, a wiki is doomed to failure. This resource gave me understanding of the structure needed to put into place. Lastly, I began the Wiki assignments. I actually put into practice what I had learned and it really was not that bad. I think the only think that made me a little nervous was the potential to erase good work already presented. I know that it was stated that everything good be set straight; however, who wants to look incompetent? One just needs to be careful making amendments or additions to postings. One tactic that I took note of was not to leave the edit on while processing one’s work. I think this is a call for havoc. Only selecting edit when one is prepared to actually make changes will ensure that errors occur less frequently. Overall, I am happy to explore this new application and am eager to see its fullest potential! Oh, is there a term for the verb of performing wikis? I think that there is though I am not recalling it. Have a happy time at wikis and collaboration!
One such technology of advancement that we have observed this week is the Wiki. Within the Wiki Orientation, I observed the Wikis in Plain English by the CommonCraft Show. Being new to Wikis, this put me at ease with them. It made using wikis look so simplicity and easy to use, that surely any could utilize them as long as one was open to the possibility of such. Next, I read through CIO’s How to Build Your Own Wikipedia by Martha Locher. This explained how to ensure that there was purpose behind starting a wiki before one actually instituted it. Without this purpose, a wiki is doomed to failure. This resource gave me understanding of the structure needed to put into place. Lastly, I began the Wiki assignments. I actually put into practice what I had learned and it really was not that bad. I think the only think that made me a little nervous was the potential to erase good work already presented. I know that it was stated that everything good be set straight; however, who wants to look incompetent? One just needs to be careful making amendments or additions to postings. One tactic that I took note of was not to leave the edit on while processing one’s work. I think this is a call for havoc. Only selecting edit when one is prepared to actually make changes will ensure that errors occur less frequently. Overall, I am happy to explore this new application and am eager to see its fullest potential! Oh, is there a term for the verb of performing wikis? I think that there is though I am not recalling it. Have a happy time at wikis and collaboration!
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