Comments for shinylib http://shinylib.com the shiny librarian Thu, 05 May 2011 15:47:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on What is an emerging technologies librarian? by Jeanne http://shinylib.com/2011/01/05/what-is-an-emerging-technologies-librarian/comment-page-1/#comment-10192 Jeanne Thu, 05 May 2011 15:47:28 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=522#comment-10192 It is interesting to think about this from the library side. I have given some thought to the archives side of the coin - asking questions about how you know that a technology is mature enough that the product of that technology is worth preserving -- more in my blog post: <a href="http://www.spellboundblog.com/2009/06/06/archivists-and-new-technology-when-do-the-records-matter/" rel="nofollow">Archivists and New Technology: When Do The Records Matter?</a>. It is interesting to think about this from the library side. I have given some thought to the archives side of the coin – asking questions about how you know that a technology is mature enough that the product of that technology is worth preserving — more in my blog post: Archivists and New Technology: When Do The Records Matter?.

]]> Comment on come work with me! by Erin http://shinylib.com/2011/03/15/come-work-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-9576 Erin Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:16:19 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=542#comment-9576 OoOoo Portland... my favorite part of the job ad is: "...creation of a library environment that provides memorable experiences for current and future patrons" Sweet! :) OoOoo Portland… my favorite part of the job ad is: “…creation of a library environment that provides memorable experiences for current and future patrons” Sweet! :)

]]> Comment on What is an emerging technologies librarian? by laura k http://shinylib.com/2011/01/05/what-is-an-emerging-technologies-librarian/comment-page-1/#comment-9065 laura k Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:33:56 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=522#comment-9065 I think are in a period of transition for systems librarians right now. Eventually, we'll become emerging tech librarians, so I understand why libraries are trying to structure and title new positions that way, even if the initial job description is very old-tech systems oriented. I do think you have a good point, though, that libraries tend to adopt things when they are fully emerged, and still think they are new. I keep thinking it's up to us newbies to change that... I think are in a period of transition for systems librarians right now. Eventually, we’ll become emerging tech librarians, so I understand why libraries are trying to structure and title new positions that way, even if the initial job description is very old-tech systems oriented.

I do think you have a good point, though, that libraries tend to adopt things when they are fully emerged, and still think they are new. I keep thinking it’s up to us newbies to change that…

]]> Comment on An open letter to my colleagues and coworkers by Laura Z. http://shinylib.com/2010/12/06/an-open-letter-to-my-colleagues-and-coworkers/comment-page-1/#comment-8947 Laura Z. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:10:27 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=451#comment-8947 I'm with Emily - wish list indeed! In particular, telling me "The web site sucks" is generally not helpful. Telling me, "Whenever I try to show someone X on this page on the web site, they ask me "what is this?" and appear confused" is much better. Websites are indeed never, ever, EVER "done", but are always in the process of being updating. Only by the work of the many is it maintained in some state of goodness. And being able to replicate the problem is crucial! The more information people are able to give me about any given problem, the easier it is for me to start digging into and solving the problem. I also appreciate that you raised the issue of respect ("“Well, you’re not a librarian here and my time is worth more than yours…”). I started library work without an MLS and was routinely made to feel less than knowledgeable or competent about my given areas (at which I was knowledgeable and competent). It's taken a long time to shake that off (and now that I have an MLIS it doesn't matter). But really - is people's self-confidence so shaky that they have to put other people in categories and make them "less then" so they can feel good about themselves? I understand there is a specific set of knowledge that one acquires when you go to library school - many things of my daily work made a lot more sense when I finally was exposed to the information theories behind it. However, everyone (MLS or not) has things to contribute along the way. One of the true meaning's of diversity, to me, is embracing the strengths and knowledge that each of us as individuals can bring to the table, whatever the knowledge, strengths and perspective may be. I’m with Emily – wish list indeed! In particular, telling me “The web site sucks” is generally not helpful. Telling me, “Whenever I try to show someone X on this page on the web site, they ask me “what is this?” and appear confused” is much better. Websites are indeed never, ever, EVER “done”, but are always in the process of being updating. Only by the work of the many is it maintained in some state of goodness. And being able to replicate the problem is crucial! The more information people are able to give me about any given problem, the easier it is for me to start digging into and solving the problem.

I also appreciate that you raised the issue of respect (““Well, you’re not a librarian here and my time is worth more than yours…”). I started library work without an MLS and was routinely made to feel less than knowledgeable or competent about my given areas (at which I was knowledgeable and competent). It’s taken a long time to shake that off (and now that I have an MLIS it doesn’t matter). But really – is people’s self-confidence so shaky that they have to put other people in categories and make them “less then” so they can feel good about themselves?

I understand there is a specific set of knowledge that one acquires when you go to library school – many things of my daily work made a lot more sense when I finally was exposed to the information theories behind it. However, everyone (MLS or not) has things to contribute along the way. One of the true meaning’s of diversity, to me, is embracing the strengths and knowledge that each of us as individuals can bring to the table, whatever the knowledge, strengths and perspective may be.

]]> Comment on So it goes… by Laura Z http://shinylib.com/2010/12/09/so-it-goes/comment-page-1/#comment-8946 Laura Z Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:00:34 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=492#comment-8946 I love what you said here, but especially this: "When people are brave enough to pursue true joy it’s a powerful thing. When other people are loving enough to support them in that pursuit, unconditionally and unflinchingly, it’s just… cause for happy tears. Even when it has absolutely nothing to do with your life." I'm putting up the first sentence in my life as a reminder. Anyone pursuing joy helps everything! To all the brave people out there pursuing true joy! I love what you said here, but especially this: “When people are brave enough to pursue true joy it’s a powerful thing. When other people are loving enough to support them in that pursuit, unconditionally and unflinchingly, it’s just… cause for happy tears. Even when it has absolutely nothing to do with your life.”

I’m putting up the first sentence in my life as a reminder. Anyone pursuing joy helps everything! To all the brave people out there pursuing true joy!

]]> Comment on An open letter to my colleagues and coworkers by shinylib http://shinylib.com/2010/12/06/an-open-letter-to-my-colleagues-and-coworkers/comment-page-1/#comment-8918 shinylib Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:32:01 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=451#comment-8918 Yeah, well. . . (; Yeah, well. . . (;

]]> Comment on An open letter to my colleagues and coworkers by Jeff http://shinylib.com/2010/12/06/an-open-letter-to-my-colleagues-and-coworkers/comment-page-1/#comment-8917 Jeff Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:38:59 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=451#comment-8917 Wow, I wish I could've said all those things as well as you just did. You're (still) my hero! :-) Wow, I wish I could’ve said all those things as well as you just did. You’re (still) my hero! :-)

]]> Comment on Lessons from the real world by Chris http://shinylib.com/2010/11/12/lessons-from-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-8916 Chris Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:48:18 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=485#comment-8916 I like that you are able to construct something useful out of that experience rather than using it solely for the generation of frustration. It also amazes me that a place that you think would be on the ball about this stuff is so obviously broken. Is it sad that it makes me feel better about libraries? I like that you are able to construct something useful out of that experience rather than using it solely for the generation of frustration. It also amazes me that a place that you think would be on the ball about this stuff is so obviously broken. Is it sad that it makes me feel better about libraries?

]]> Comment on An open letter to my colleagues and coworkers by Emily http://shinylib.com/2010/12/06/an-open-letter-to-my-colleagues-and-coworkers/comment-page-1/#comment-8915 Emily Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:32:25 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=451#comment-8915 This reads like my Christmas wish list to Santa. This reads like my Christmas wish list to Santa.

]]> Comment on some unpopular thoughts… by Paul http://shinylib.com/2010/09/24/some-unpopular-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-8794 Paul Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:37:49 +0000 http://shinylib.com/?p=469#comment-8794 Usability testing is very essential for improving web sites' effectiveness. Take a look at www.userfeel.com. They provide remote usability testing, seems interesting. Usability testing is very essential for improving web sites’ effectiveness. Take a look at http://www.userfeel.com. They provide remote usability testing, seems interesting.

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