My previous post was getting a bit long, so here, in its own entry, is the scoop on Google Scholar and SFX. Roy Tennant gave a presentation called “Is Metasearch Dead?” Tennant says no, and he highlighted some of the weak points of Google Scholar. Coverage and timeliness are two of the big issues, as …
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SMUG Roundup
Verde workshop: Lots of good information, much more detailed demo than what ExL showed on campus a few months ago. ExL has tried to stay as close as possible to the DLF specs. The database can be populated with data from SFX, and includes links between both SFX and Aleph (v. 16 & 17), with …
Tool-Lending Libraries
Wikipedia has an entry for libraries that lend tools, two of which are in Upstate NY. Interesting idea, and interesting to see the sorts of entries being written for Wikipedia that would never be found in a traditional encyclopedia. Via the MAKE blog.
NASIG Notes Days 2 & 3
Cross-Provider Search Jenny Walker of Ex Libris drew a distinction between federated searching (just in case) and metasearch (just in time). Most of her presentation concerned the developments of the NISO Metasearch Initiative, which is working “to identify, develop, and frame the standards and other common understandings that are needed to enable an efficient and …
NASIG Notes Day 1
Using OpenURL in Creative Ways capture citation service that allows people to copy and paste citations direct export into EndNote use of OpenURLs for e-reserves links Citation Linker tutorials with screen capture software desire to integrate into course management software (nobody actually doing this yet) Examining Workflows and Redefining Roles need to review serials/acquisitions in …
Hilton Welcomes NASIG with Library Theme Drinks
Anyone who’s not a librarian must be a little confused by the drink specials at the Minneapolis Hilton tonight: Kardex KoolerMicroform MojitoRLG RazziniVerso LemonadeMini-Bib Margarita
Recreating Services with New Technologies
Last Friday I attended a day-long workshop by Jane Dysart and Stephen Abram at the Broome County Public Library. (It was called a workshop, but it was actually more like riding down Lincoln Drive in a car going 100 mph.) Dysart provided tips for reviewing library services and planning for new technologies. She recommended developing …
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Fog Area
I learned last weekend that those “Fog Area” signs on the Interstate are not very helpful. Either it’s foggy or it’s not, and by the time you see the sign you know what you’re dealing with (in our case about 50 miles of thick, soupy fog). The web redesign project has me thinking about labels …
What Kind of Geek Are You?
I’m a sucker for quizzes. This one is not really accurate, except the last two lines, but it’s fun to be told you have a really high IQ based on your favorite color. What Kind of Geek are You? Name DOB Favourite Color Your IQ is frighteningly high You are a physics geek Your strength …
Funky Mickeys
Having finished my work for the day, I decided to explore Photoshop filters a little: He’s not really possessed…