Spyware

The title of the article I found is, "A Little Knowledge is a Wonderful Thing", by Mark B. Schmidt.

The article was published in August of 2005.  I found the article in Business Source Premiere.  I just used the keyword phrase sypware to search.  The article discusses the need for spyware users to educate themselves about the products they are using to protect their computers. I think our library is doing a pretty good job protecting their equipment and users from viruses and spyware.  I have used our computers for private use and never had any issues.

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Tech Tools Webcast

Blackboard Collaborate

Using Blackboard Collaborate Live Webcast without actually having any other participants is a little difficult to blog about.  I have participated in webinars that look very similar to BB Collaborate.  I do not have a microphone or webcam on my computer at home.  But I played around with the features as much as possible.  I uploaded my library's webpage.  I made some notes on the whiteboard.  I would like to use this in a group project in the future.

Ivy Website Design

Ivy Tech Virtual Library  Website Design

The title of the article that I found on IvyTech Virtual Library is "Library Website Design and Database Access."  This article was written by Barbara T. Mates and published in May/June of 2004.  The article was found in the database Academic Search Premier.  I used the search terms "library website design".  Web designers need to keep in mind that some users will have slower internet connections, some will be using screen readers or listening, and some users will not know the difference between decor on a website and links.   The webdesign should help users not hinder them to finding the information they need.  I have no experience with website design, but I would like to learn.  I think most people in the library profession could benefit from this knowledge.