by: Villanueva, Candy G.
Source:
Villanueca, C.G. Promote productivity through safe computer use. 2001. Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 13, 2005 p. 9**
Abstract:
The use of computer can cause the user pain and discomfort. Several body parts like the wrists, neck, back and eyes can feel pain and discomfort when using computer. Several ways of preventing pain and discomfort is enumerated in the article. Changing background color of the computer can reduce eyes strain. Changing mouse, placing the keyboard in the position and practising touch typing can prevent strain in the wrist and hands. Pain in the back can be address by having the right height for the chair, having a backrest, and observing straight and proper sitting position.
What I have learned?
1. I have learned that there are several factors that cause pain and discomfort in using computer.
2. I have learned that we should follow the proper sitting position while using the computer.
3. I have learned that we should not spend all out time in front of the computer monitor.
Implication:
The use of computer is a common thing nowadays. The risk of experiencing pain and discomfort is a possibility. This is true not only in the office but also in the computer stations that we have in the library. I think that we should also consider the comfort that our library users are experiencing. Library users can be persuade to continuously use the library if they fell that they have a place that they can stay comfortably.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Electronic evidence: e-mails come back to haunt companies in court
by: Verespej, Michael A.
Source: Electronic evidence: e-mails come back to haunt companies in court. (1998). Verespej, Michael A.. Industry Week/IW, 247(12). Retrieved September 17, 2009 from Ebsco http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ulh&AN=830939&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Abstract
The article shows that e-mail is like a written memo but in electronioc format. Several instances wherein a company lost a court case due to some recovered e-mails was given in the article. It was further explained that email is not only found within the computer of the sender and the receiver, it can also be found in other computer for instance the computer hosting the e-mail server. The article also enumerated several measure in order for employers to avoid or reduce legal liabilities.
What I have learned?
1. I have learned that e-mail can be use in court and it can be a strong evidence.
2. I have learned that we should be careful in we write in our e-mails since what we have written could be use against us.
3. I have also learned that if I will be an employer, I should put a guidelines on how to use e-mails and also other electronic resources of the company.
Implication.
We librarian use e-mails in several ways, one is to answer queries of our clients and another is to disseminate new and timely information to our users. Upon reading this article I realized that a written rule or guidelines in using the electronic resources of the the library is essential. This rules and guidelines can be use to inform the user that electronic mail can be use in court. The article also made me realized that we should be careful in what we write and we should always report to the authorities all unwanted e-mails that we receive. We should also be observant in the way we answer e-mails since this could reflect the kind of service that we give to our clients. This e-mail can be used to prove whether we are doing our specified jobs or we are not working the way we should work.
Source: Electronic evidence: e-mails come back to haunt companies in court. (1998). Verespej, Michael A.. Industry Week/IW, 247(12). Retrieved September 17, 2009 from Ebsco http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ulh&AN=830939&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Abstract
The article shows that e-mail is like a written memo but in electronioc format. Several instances wherein a company lost a court case due to some recovered e-mails was given in the article. It was further explained that email is not only found within the computer of the sender and the receiver, it can also be found in other computer for instance the computer hosting the e-mail server. The article also enumerated several measure in order for employers to avoid or reduce legal liabilities.
What I have learned?
1. I have learned that e-mail can be use in court and it can be a strong evidence.
2. I have learned that we should be careful in we write in our e-mails since what we have written could be use against us.
3. I have also learned that if I will be an employer, I should put a guidelines on how to use e-mails and also other electronic resources of the company.
Implication.
We librarian use e-mails in several ways, one is to answer queries of our clients and another is to disseminate new and timely information to our users. Upon reading this article I realized that a written rule or guidelines in using the electronic resources of the the library is essential. This rules and guidelines can be use to inform the user that electronic mail can be use in court. The article also made me realized that we should be careful in what we write and we should always report to the authorities all unwanted e-mails that we receive. We should also be observant in the way we answer e-mails since this could reflect the kind of service that we give to our clients. This e-mail can be used to prove whether we are doing our specified jobs or we are not working the way we should work.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Open Source Software
Considering open source software
by: Balas, Janet L.
Source:
Balas, Janet L.(2004). Considering open source software. Computers in Libraries, 24(8), Retrieved September 10, 2009 from Ebsco, Education Research Complete Database, http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=14195864&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Adopting open source software (OSS) in library automation needs a lot of planning. Librarians need to consult different websites and resources to fully understand open source software. Some of the helpful site that discuss OSS are WebJunction, oss4lib web site, bibliography made by Brenda Chawner, Fedora Project website and UNESCO.
What I have learned?
1. Library automation can ba done using open source software.
2. There are a lot of open source software that can be use by the library example of which are KOHA, MyLibrary and DSpace.
3. Planning is an important part in library automation specially if we are considering the adoption of open source software.
Implication.
As much as possible we, Librarians, want to automate our library. We want to have our catalog, index and almost all our services made available electronically. It is not new to us that in automating the library we need to consider the budget. Budget for the software. Budget for the maintenance of the equipments. Budget for the library system. Budget for software upgrade. In a library with a huge budget this is not an issue, but what about our Baranggay libraries, the public libraries, the public school libraries? Let us not go further, what about the libraries we have in UP? With the small amount of budget we are given each year, the issue on automation may be hard to sustain. In the emergence of open source software we are now given the chance to choose from proprietary software and open source software. We are now give the chance to choose between expensive and free. Let us look at the example given to us by UP LIbraries, we have OSS from the iLib server up to the terminal use to access the OPAC. By using OSS we can save a lot of monetary resources and we can allocate this to other library service or material.
There are a lot of OSS a library can use. What we need is plan carefully in order to use them.
by: Balas, Janet L.
Source:
Balas, Janet L.(2004). Considering open source software. Computers in Libraries, 24(8), Retrieved September 10, 2009 from Ebsco, Education Research Complete Database, http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=14195864&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Adopting open source software (OSS) in library automation needs a lot of planning. Librarians need to consult different websites and resources to fully understand open source software. Some of the helpful site that discuss OSS are WebJunction, oss4lib web site, bibliography made by Brenda Chawner, Fedora Project website and UNESCO.
What I have learned?
1. Library automation can ba done using open source software.
2. There are a lot of open source software that can be use by the library example of which are KOHA, MyLibrary and DSpace.
3. Planning is an important part in library automation specially if we are considering the adoption of open source software.
Implication.
As much as possible we, Librarians, want to automate our library. We want to have our catalog, index and almost all our services made available electronically. It is not new to us that in automating the library we need to consider the budget. Budget for the software. Budget for the maintenance of the equipments. Budget for the library system. Budget for software upgrade. In a library with a huge budget this is not an issue, but what about our Baranggay libraries, the public libraries, the public school libraries? Let us not go further, what about the libraries we have in UP? With the small amount of budget we are given each year, the issue on automation may be hard to sustain. In the emergence of open source software we are now given the chance to choose from proprietary software and open source software. We are now give the chance to choose between expensive and free. Let us look at the example given to us by UP LIbraries, we have OSS from the iLib server up to the terminal use to access the OPAC. By using OSS we can save a lot of monetary resources and we can allocate this to other library service or material.
There are a lot of OSS a library can use. What we need is plan carefully in order to use them.
Friday, September 4, 2009
LIS 260 Field Trip
Destination IRRI.
We left UP around six in the morning. The trip to IRRI is part of our class in LIS 260. I have to admit this was my first time to go to IRRI. Although we left UP in such and early time, we still encountered some traffic along the way, but generally the trip was fast and smooth. We arrived 15 minutes before nine just enough time for us to have a quick breakfast. After the lightning fast breakfast we went to the IRRI library. The librarians there was great and very accommodating they prepared a presentation for us to listen. From the presentation I have learned that the library system currently being use by IRRI is Millenium. This library system is one of the best in the field and it is also one of the most costly library system. The system would cost you millions. After the presentation the librarians gave us a tour of the library. The collection of IRRI generally consist of materials relating to rice.
The library also use several Web 2.0 technology in providing service to their clientele. Some of the technology they are using are instant messaging, email, and web conferencing. They use instant messaging and web conferencing in providing reference service to their clients. Their document delivery is done using email.
The three things I have learned:
1. It is really good to use Web 2.0 technology in providing library service. It facilitates faster communication between the librarian and the client.
2. As librarians we must be resourceful in order to serve our clients better.
3. I have also learned that a library system is a tool that we should invest since this will facilitate the information retrieval between our clients and our collections.
Reflection:
Same as other library, the IRRI library is also competing for funding and for its continuous service to its clientele. In order to continuously serve our clients we should be innovative and resourceful. The trip has also motivated me to further study IT in order to be more useful in the institution I'm working.
We left UP around six in the morning. The trip to IRRI is part of our class in LIS 260. I have to admit this was my first time to go to IRRI. Although we left UP in such and early time, we still encountered some traffic along the way, but generally the trip was fast and smooth. We arrived 15 minutes before nine just enough time for us to have a quick breakfast. After the lightning fast breakfast we went to the IRRI library. The librarians there was great and very accommodating they prepared a presentation for us to listen. From the presentation I have learned that the library system currently being use by IRRI is Millenium. This library system is one of the best in the field and it is also one of the most costly library system. The system would cost you millions. After the presentation the librarians gave us a tour of the library. The collection of IRRI generally consist of materials relating to rice.
The library also use several Web 2.0 technology in providing service to their clientele. Some of the technology they are using are instant messaging, email, and web conferencing. They use instant messaging and web conferencing in providing reference service to their clients. Their document delivery is done using email.
The three things I have learned:
1. It is really good to use Web 2.0 technology in providing library service. It facilitates faster communication between the librarian and the client.
2. As librarians we must be resourceful in order to serve our clients better.
3. I have also learned that a library system is a tool that we should invest since this will facilitate the information retrieval between our clients and our collections.
Reflection:
Same as other library, the IRRI library is also competing for funding and for its continuous service to its clientele. In order to continuously serve our clients we should be innovative and resourceful. The trip has also motivated me to further study IT in order to be more useful in the institution I'm working.
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