LibraryMedia Technology 115 Internet in Libraries

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Library/Media Technology 115Internet in Libraries

• Wednesday 600- 850 PM
• R-206
• Instructor Ron Karlin
• [phone] ron.karlin_at_canyons.edu

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What this class is about

• An introduction to the basic concepts concerning
  the Internet as a technology and information
  resource
• An introduction to concept involving the
  application of the Internet by libraries

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What to expect

• Information about the pertinent topics
  disseminated via Power Point slide shows, Web
  site demonstrations, and assigned readings

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What is expected from you

• That you show up for class
• and participate
• and do the assigned readings before class meets
• And that you do the writing assignments and turn
  them in on time!

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What will the final project consist of?

• 1. An annotated bibliography ( 10-15 sources )
  on any topic that has some relationship to what
  has been discussed in class, to be approved by
  the instructor (note spelling, punctuation,and
  grammar count, as does creating correct MLA
  citations)
• 2. A oral report (no more than 10 minutes long!)
  in which you present the ideas discussed in your
  paper. This involves more than just reading your
  paper aloud. You may, for example, want to use
  handouts or a Power Point presentation. These are
  just two examples. Be creative!

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What will the final exam consist of?

• A series of multiple choice questions that will
  cover information discussed in class lectures and
  assigned readings as found in the packets given
  to you.

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Percentage weight of assignments

• Final exam 10
• Final project Written 20, Oral 20, 40 total
• Two individual article commentaries, 10 apiece,
  20 total
• Class participation 30- this includes
  involvement in class discussions (mainly based on
  the readings) participation in weekly lab
  activities and a written lab report
• Final grade 90-100 pointsA80-89 pointsB70-79
  pointsC60-69 pointsD

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About class participation.

• DO speak! comment! ask questions!
• DO NOT shout things out without raising your
  hand (leave that to the instructor) insult or
  belittle you classmates. In short, be respectful.
  And now without further adeiu

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Regarding office hours

• I have no specific office hours, but I am very
  easy to contact if you need to discuss something
  with me. Simply call me at 661-362-3358 or
  emailron.karlin_at_canyons.edu

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• Introduction to the Internet
• So what is the Internet anyway?
• There are several ways that you can view it

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as a technology

• that has its origin in a project called ARPANET
  created in 1969 by the U.S. Department of
  Defense.
• that uses a series of protocols (commands) called
  TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
  Protocol)
• that has branched out in a number of directions
  since its creation, such as the World Wide Web,
  which by using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol
  (HTTP), allows users to easily navigate back and
  forth within a document and within the Web as a
  whole.

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as a communication medium

• that allows individuals or groups to send
  electronic mail (e-mail) to any other computer
  that has an Internet connection, regardless of
  where the parties are geographically
• that allows for the transmission of multimedia
  (sounds and images) including music and
  television

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as a research tool

• that may provide access to educational, social
  and governmental information and may allow you to
  retrieve outstanding information resources not
  available elsewhere
• that may provide access to overly biased,
  ill-informed and ill-conceived misinformation and
  may cause you to be completely misled if you
  dont use it in an intelligent, aware manner 

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Why is the World Wide Web unique?

• The Web not only uses the revolutionary method of
  hyper-text but allows for the use of multiple
  formats and protocols. Examples are CGI (Common
  Gateway Interface) which allows online forms to
  be sent and received and PDF (Portable Document
  Format), which can have appearance of real
  printed text.

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Web sites who creates them?  

• When a Web site is registered, it is assigned a
  top-level domain name. This is the result of the
  Domain Name System (DNS). How can you tell who
  created the Web site? Here a helpful key

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.edu

• Indicates that the site was created by a person
  or persons affiliated with an academic
  institution. This could be the be the Web site of
  a university, a department in a university or an
  instructor in an academic .nstitution. Example
  http//www.ucla.edu
• Note academic institutions are also noted for
  hosting Web sites and maintaining listservs.

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.com

• . Most often indicates that you are looking at a
  commercial Web site.
• This will often mean that the creator or creators
  of the site have an ulterior motive selling
  goods or services.
• Example
• http//www.walmart.com

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.gov

• indicates that this is the Web site of a
  governmental department or agency
• Example http//www.access.gpo.gov
• Note the U.S. Government is the most prolific
  publisher in the world much of that information
  is only available electronically.

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.org

• indicates that the creators of the Web site are a
  non-profit organization. This means that they do
  not exist specifically for the purpose of selling
  goods or services. They more likely will be
  selling ideas or an agenda (though they may be
  selling memberships or t-shirts)
• Examples http//www.nra.org
• http//www.aclu.org

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Other significant Internet technologies

• Telnet allows for dial-up use of another
  networks computer. Example library online
  catalogs
• FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows for the
  transfer of large files or programs from one
  computer to another.
• USENET created for the purpose of exchanging
  messages among Internet users who have an
  interest in like topics. These like topics are
  organized into newsgroups.

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How big is the Internet?

• Here is some idea

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How does the Internet serve as an information
resource?

• Through newsgroups (usenet)
• Through media sites (Examples cnn.com,
  msnbc.com)
• Through online databases and repositories
• Through informal communication via e-mail

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Possible roles the library can play in an
Internet society

• As a gateway to online information via library
  Web sites, Web catalogs
• As a place where the librarys clientele can
  access electronic information via public access
  terminals
• As an instructional facility in which users can
  learn new skills related to the Internet via
  workshops

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Possible roles the Internet can play in Library
land

• As a resource that enriches what the library has
  to offer to its clientele
• As a resource that enhances the librarys
  services to its clientele
• As a resource that adds to and supports the
  librarys over-all mission and purpose, be it
  educational, recreational

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Why is it important for you as Library
Technicians to be comfortable using the Internet?

• You may be called upon to perform reference
  service that involves use of the Web
• You may end up working at a library that has a
  Web-based OPAC and/or a sizable virtual reference
  collection
• You may need to communicate with colleagues on
  site and at a distance using e-mail
• Its important that you keep up with new
  developments in technology.

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The Internet and Libraries Worlds Collide?

• The Internet is by its very nature a dynamic,
  ever-evolving medium. Can it be incorporated into
  a traditional , often very static institution
  like the library? Perhaps the question is not why
  but how