Wiki's
I don't like WIKI's! While they can be informative, to me, they are a source for misinformation. In some cases, albeit very small, the information entered is inaccurate or intentionally incorrect. And, since once the information is posted, it can be viewed, edited, quoted, etc. there is very little that can be done to "retrieve" inaccurate information once it is published.
But, to hedge my statement, a wiki is a place to start to gather information, but, confirm, confirm, confirm. Just because it is on a site, does not mean it is accurate.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Thing 15
Libraries Learning 2.0
I read each of the links. I found most of the information very to the point. However, the one that most makes sense was the "iceberg theme" (http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/2.htm).
As the technology to gather and maintain information has changed, libraries have remained - for the most part - the "Medieval Castle" of our time. They collect books it seems that as the population increases, has little or no interest in reading. But would prefer to watch a movie or "surf the web".
Let me pose a thought - If I read a book a week, BUT, do not surf the web in that time, will I have "read" more or less than if I had surfed for that same week. I would venture to say that, I, myself, would probably read more on the web than in a book. I find I cannot "make" the time to read a book, but I can surf, 5 - 10 minutes, several times a day, but have difficulty reading a book, even if it is about any of my most enjoyable interests. But, surfing and reading a multitude of interests, for me, that is more relaxing than a book.
I read each of the links. I found most of the information very to the point. However, the one that most makes sense was the "iceberg theme" (http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/2.htm).
As the technology to gather and maintain information has changed, libraries have remained - for the most part - the "Medieval Castle" of our time. They collect books it seems that as the population increases, has little or no interest in reading. But would prefer to watch a movie or "surf the web".
Let me pose a thought - If I read a book a week, BUT, do not surf the web in that time, will I have "read" more or less than if I had surfed for that same week. I would venture to say that, I, myself, would probably read more on the web than in a book. I find I cannot "make" the time to read a book, but I can surf, 5 - 10 minutes, several times a day, but have difficulty reading a book, even if it is about any of my most enjoyable interests. But, surfing and reading a multitude of interests, for me, that is more relaxing than a book.
Thing 14
Technorati - lots of information that takes too much time to sort. Found myself being sidetracked by "additional links" not related to what I was searching for because - others (those who tag) did not tag links correctly.
Thing 12
Rollyo - very disappointing. Created a search tool, but, why not use what is already out there.
Thing 11
Had some trouble remembering the books I had read. But, reminded me of wanting to reread several, This Present Darkness and The Amber Room
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