Category Archives: 3D

2611, 2012

Bibliographic Framework Initiative (MARC replacement) update

robinna/ November 26, 2012/ metadata, social media, semantic web, 3D, tutorials/ 0 comments

New document released from LoC: Bibliographic Framework as a Web of Data: Linked Data Model and Supporting Services http://www.loc.gov/marc/transition/pdf/marcld-report-11-21-2012.pdf The new, proposed model is simply called BIBFRAME, short for Bibliographic Framework. The new model is more than a mere replacement for the library community’s current model/format, MARC. It is the foundation for the future of bibliographic description that happens on,

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2911, 2009

Creating digital art via touch

robinna/ November 29, 2009/ Technology, Culture, Design, 3D, Blog posts/ 0 comments

Touch screens aren’t the only way of doing this. Shillito is leading a team that has developed software that allows artists to receive physical feedback when designing virtual 3D objects. The team’s approach uses a haptic device called Falcon, which vibrates and moves to allow users to “feel” virtual objects. Originally developed for 3D gaming, Falcon is a cross between

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1711, 2009

Social media in libraries survey

robinna/ November 17, 2009/ Technology, social media, 3D, Blog posts/ 0 comments

My Group (Emerging Technologies Group) is taking the survey today.————–Please forward this survey to library colleagues, state library association listservs, or others who may be interested. Thank you for taking time to respond to this survey on American libraries using Social Media tools for PR/Marketing. It should only take 10-15 minutes to complete. It is a follow up to a

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3107, 2009

Emergency planning survey

robinna/ July 31, 2009/ 3D/ 0 comments

————————- Dear Colleague, As part of an on-going research project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, we are seeking responses to a brief survey on the roles librarians could play in emergency planning and response activities. This information will be used to help develop appropriate learning experiences for current and future practitioners. The survey asks you to

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0305, 2009

Survey reminder!

robinna/ May 3, 2009/ metadata, 3D/ 0 comments

We’d love a few more survey participants. Feel free to share.——————Do you do metadata or cataloging training? Are you a trainee or a library or information science student? Archivist? Librarian?We could really use your help — 1 quick survey and help our research. Here is your chance to speak your mind about your training experiences!http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=S6LEGThhanvSpjVMeVzwWw_3d_3d

1004, 2009

Survey on Cataloging/Metadata Training (please help!)

robinna/ April 10, 2009/ social media, 3D, my projects, tutorials, Training, Train/ 0 comments

All~Would you please share with appropriate lists and colleagues?Many thanks. ——————–This message has been cross-posted to several lists. Please excuse duplication. Metadata and Cataloging Training Survey linkhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=S6LEGThhanvSpjVMeVzwWw_3d_3d ———We are conducting a survey on training in the cataloging field which for the purposes of this survey includes all forms of metadata generation or correction for bibliographic use. Catalogers include professional and

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2710, 2008

The vanishing cataloger

robinna/ October 27, 2008/ software, Culture, social media, Design, Professional Life, 3D/ 0 comments

In the past few years, I’ve been noticing a trend amongst many of the smart, talented cataloging colleagues that I know — they are are leaving the Cataloging profession.I think there are many factors at work, but I see a few trends: The shifted job: Their jobs have shifted even if their job descriptions or titles have not. The evolved

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