#15 - Speaking of Web 2.0 - Spy World

I found a fascinating article in the NY Times about the intelligence community re-examining its techniques following 9/11. They are taking note of Web 2.0

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/03/magazine/03intelligence.html?_r=2&fta=y&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Some bits and pieces of the article follow:

".... control over the flow of information, as the 9/11 Commission noted in its final report, was a crucial reason American intelligence agencies failed to prevent those attacks. All the clues were there — Al Qaeda associates studying aviation in Arizona, the flight student Zacarias Moussaoui arrested in Minnesota, surveillance of a Qaeda plotting session in Malaysia — but none of the agents knew about the existence of the other evidence.....

“Web 2.0” technologies that encourage people to share information — blogs, photo-posting sites like Flickr or the reader-generated encyclopedia Wikipedia — often made it easier to collaborate with others......

Could blogs and wikis prevent the next 9/11?

........major spy agencies divided up the world: the F.B.I. analyzed domestic crime, the C.I.A. collected intelligence internationally and military spy agencies, like the National Security Agency and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, evaluated threats to the national defense. If an analyst requested information from another agency, that request traveled through elaborate formal channels. The walls between the agencies were partly a matter of law. The charters of the C.I.A. and the defense intelligence agencies prohibited them from spying on American citizens, under the logic that the intrusive tactics needed to investigate foreign threats would violate constitutional rights if applied at home. ...."

These agencies are trying to resolve the conflict between secret information and open sharing...
But the power of 2.0 is prompting alot of consideration.

AND.....another article speaking more specifically about 2.0 applications....http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/02/weekinreview/02shane.html

Week 6, #15

Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 are expansions of unknown dimension of web applications and potential library services. I say unknown dimension as it is vast and growing. The user of these applications and services is also part of the expansion development. Innovative minds are developing and applying applications at a rate that makes my mind spin.

Mike Walsh is a professor at Kansas State University (Lynn had mentioned his YouTube video, "Web 2.0...The Machine is Us/ing Us", in previous post) and he says that this revolution is enabling information to find us. That is a profound shift in the world of information organization.(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlGopyXT_g)

Libraries are in a position to apply the concepts of Web 2.0 to get information, entertainment and knowledge to users without the barriers of place and time. Some examples of these applications include: (1) Butler University Library has created a reference wiki to showcase their online and print resources and enhance access (http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/butler_wikiref/). (2) Ohio University Libraries invites its users to check out an iPod for an audio tour of its building and services - or you can download the tour on your iPod or MP3 player (http://www.library.ohiou.edu/newsblog/?p=152). (3) Georgia Perimeter College offers podcast sessions of interviews and lectures (http://www.gpc.edu/~declib/podcasts.htm).

Michael Stephens writes in December's Serial Review that Library 2.0 promises a change to the experience of the library. "The library experience is rewarding....It brings out emotions. It satisfies the user. It encourages the heart through learning, discovery and entertainment. The user is engaged, challenged and welcomed. Barriers, such as bans on technology user and stereotypical shushing make way for collaborative, flexible spaces and technology savvy librarians as guides to accessing and creating content." His vision is cool (couldn't think of a better word!).

You can spend hours finding Web 2.0 applications and viewing what libraries are doing with these innovations. In fact, I started this session at work and I am finishing it weeks later at home!

Week 8 - 18th

Social networking sites are interesting. I joined Facebook recently and enjoy observing more than participating. During this activity I learned about http://ratemyspace.hgtv.com/ - I had never heard of this site and found it interesiting---regular people, not professional - networking to find the best decorating solutions.

Week 6, #14

Technorati search "Library 2.0 results: in post= 6,600 ; tags=481; blogs that are about= 317

The next activity involves looking at Technorati popular blogs.....it is a few days before Thanksgiving and Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done contains a check list for getting holiday stuff done in time from Real Simple.....pretty handy

I will keep checking this site for discoveries!

Week 6 - 13

Delicious would be very helpful to store sites related to research. An organizational tool.

I created an account, but I am not sure that this tool suits my needs or lifestyle.

Week5 - #12

Library Elf - if I had several accounts to track this would be a great service. Perhaps, something to share with library patrons. I created my account, but don't envision using the service.

It would be good for me to have a similar service which houses all my account ids and pass words.....but I would be afraid of security breaks...perhaps....

Week 5 #11

Being a book nerd I had no problem coming up with 5 books to catalog. I will enjoy continuing to use this toy! I think I will really like being able to link with other people who enjoy the same books.


http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php

Week 5, #10

I played around with creating an avatar on Yahoo and Meez. Meez was more fun due to the animation, but Yahoo had a better clothes selection! My animation does not work right, but code looks correct???? Fun assignment.

[url=http://www.meez.com/browknee][img]http://images.meez.com/user02/08/02/0802_10031670883.gif[/img][/url]

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Week 4, #9

I enjoyed learning about feeds and exploring the different search tools. I prefer Bloglines and Feedster....did not care for Technorati. I found a blog I liked alot....Common Craft....utilizes YouTube to teach basic stuff and explores technology tools. I actually found Common Craft through talking with friends.

Week 4, #8 - Blogs

This is super cool....I have 12 blog feeds.....one HCPL photos from flickr....I am the only subscriper???? That doesnt sound right....not sure how the flickr feed works...that is, if it is continously updated...or if the feed is tied to the specific date...that might explain only 1 subscriber.

On to #9!

lamb photo

I found a photo of a cute lamb on Google images. I selected Pixer as a photo editor and uploaded the picture, made changes to resemble how the lamb would look without my glasses! (i used the blur/sharpen tool).

I want to check out the Picnik editor as I have heard about - it sounds more complicated and I don't have time right now.

Week 3, #6

Okay...I am behind. But I like the structure of this program...in that I can go at my pace, learn and not feel like giving up because I am behind.

I like the notion of "mashups".... combining different things to create new things. It was actually a word used on "The Office" episode that I watched a few nights ago....without knowing what it meant! I am not sure how to use Colorpicker but I found it fascinating.

Safety on the Internet

Safety is a concern whatever we do...drive a car...or blog on the Internet. It is important to know about the dangers and be smart.

I am taking a Web development class and we studied the Delete Online Predators Act (DOPA) that was introduced into the House as a bill to protect minors using computers at public institutions (libraries). The proposal was very broad and would have restricted access to educational sites. It was focused on restricting freedom rather than educating children how to safely utilize this major resource. The naming of the bill was manipulative... we can not expect to "delete" predators online or otherwise. We need to give kids and parents tools to combat this pervasive danger.

HCPL is educating its employees through this program and I think that is a good thing.

2nd time the charm?

So....I have created my blog twice...first time didn't take. It is embarrassing. I do enjoy the learning about 2.0, etc. This is a great oppportunity. Helps us stay in tune with the younger patrons and help others learn.