tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11145227.post4593743371415534246..comments2024-03-08T05:29:11.908-05:00Comments on The DIGITAL Archive: Annoyed vs. the Webtamer and other tales from the ArchivesDavid Kemperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16559247571158411568noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11145227.post-40640657926238953282007-11-09T17:09:00.000-05:002007-11-09T17:09:00.000-05:00carrie,Thanks for the comment. Embracing technolog...carrie,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment. Embracing technology way too quickly for any field is dangerous. It often blows up in one's face.<BR/><BR/>Starting a blog or a wiki should be done to solve or improve communications and collaboration and community building. And starting any one of these requires thorough research similar in scope to building a website.<BR/><BR/>I understand your hesitation to volunteer your time to start a blog or wiki, particularly when the managerial culture is in a "convince me" mode rather than a "let's see where this takes us" mode.<BR/><BR/>Public perception of the library field does not scare me as much. Whatever one does as a profession one should fully and completely (quoting the The Tragically Hip) enjoy and love. When the good times roll in, one relishes them. When the rough times roll in, one accepts them more readily and prepares for the challenge.<BR/><BR/>The library and archives are in need of people with passion.<BR/><BR/>Adopting technology as a quick fix or to appear relevant is not the solution.David Kemperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559247571158411568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11145227.post-48591677533575302162007-11-09T16:59:00.000-05:002007-11-09T16:59:00.000-05:00Jenny,The Annoyed Librarian, whoever she is or the...Jenny,<BR/><BR/>The Annoyed Librarian, whoever she is or they are (as I personally believe - she is a collective of librarians), concocts her blog posts to prove her point - not necessarily to relate New York Times worthy facts.<BR/><BR/>Her blog is a satire. There is, however, some truth hidden between the sarcastic lines. It's hope to us as readers to be objectives and unbiased to see the truth, I guess.<BR/><BR/>When she interprets and presents her facts, or more likely, stretches reality to fit her views, or casts popular bloggers/librarians like Michael Stephens in an unpopular light, I think she does so to argue her point of view, not to be mean.<BR/><BR/>Like I said, I like the professional profile of Michael Stephens and others (David Lee King comes to mind) because I often wish my career in library and archives was half as interesting and exciting as theirs.<BR/><BR/>I agree with the AL's views on library school. Not all of them, of course. But some glaring ones. There needs to be some necessary changes.<BR/><BR/>A course on video gaming sounds downright cool. But I wonder, honestly, if I add some video gaming elements to my CV, would that help my career prospects?<BR/><BR/>Talk of Second Life, video games, etc in the library or library school is very, very experimental.<BR/><BR/>Libraries and library school are in transition. Their soil is ready for new ideas. Video games? What the heck!David Kemperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559247571158411568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11145227.post-5959302842659509792007-11-05T11:59:00.000-05:002007-11-05T11:59:00.000-05:00It is very curious - this new jump to embrace all ...It is very curious - this new jump to embrace all technologies immediately. I have heard rumblings around my office about starting up a blog and a wiki for internal (maybe even external?) communications. It's also interesting that these rumblings are all happening in the IT department, and no one has thought to consult with the resident archivist (that would be me) with the fancy schmancy MLIS. (I also have vague social contacts with folks "known" in the wiki world, but I am definitely not offering up THAT info...)<BR/><BR/>Of course, I am also not volunteering myself to assist in these projects as it would increase a workload that I am already overwhelmed by.<BR/><BR/>I recall with fondness the day I was in the lunchroom and an employee here was talking very loudly about how they have discouraged their daughter from going to library school as "libraries are going nowhere - it's a useless occupation these days". <BR/><BR/>So there's THAT public perception. Then there is this urge from archives and libraries (and every other business, it seems) to jump on any new technology to prove relevancy.<BR/><BR/>It's all rather tiring. <BR/><BR/>I like your theory about the Annoyed Librarian's identity... I've wondered how the hell she can write so extensively and thoroughly and still have a day job -- I find it very difficult to make myself sit down at the computer after work when I have been using it all day.Carrie Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03528387710541632685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11145227.post-44373110883507162602007-11-02T12:56:00.000-04:002007-11-02T12:56:00.000-04:00While criticism and critique certainly have their ...While criticism and critique certainly have their place, AL clearly has a bias against library schools in general and in this case was looking for a "story" as a springboard.<BR/><BR/>But AL plays a little too loosely with the facts on this one, because the post I did very clearly noted that this was one class session devoted to learning about video games and libraries (play + discussion). At least with this knowledge, readers can judge for themselves if that justifies AL's diatribe against Michael, the course, or library school in general.<BR/><BR/>Jenny Levine<BR/>The Shifted LibrarianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com