Library Cataloging
The problem with instant messaging has been that programs often do not speak to one another. An AIM user and ICQ user, for example, cannot connect. There are a few solutions. Trillion is able to connect to most, if not all other IM software. Now, however, business is beginning to use instant messaging and wants compatible systems. IM giants told to work it out.
- Aim Search Of Opac
Another tool/toy that is just too slick, is the Library Search AIM Bot. Use your AOL Instant Messenger to search a library catalog. It is coded for results returned in XML. The IPAC does this, any other systems? How difficult would it be to have it scrape...
- Tx Library Conference
I've just received the program for the TX Library Association Annual Conference. Looks great as always. This is one of the largest library conventions in the country, but not as intimidating as ALA.One of the speakers is Jenny Levine, the Shifted...
- Rss
This is an interesting application of RSS, sending it via Instant Messaging. The RSS-IM Gateway allows a site with an RSS feed to make their feed available via an IM network. You do need the ability to load files on the same machine as the 'blog....
- Ncip
Looking at the NCIP standard, it covers much more than the interaction between borrowing and lending library in an ILL transaction. It also includes the ability to verify patron information at a remote host and then grant privileges. Have any of the journal...
- Im
The latest Information Outlook, vol. 7, no. 5 (2003) has a concise introductory article on instant messaging. "Simple Collaboration Tools - Quick and Easy KM" by Stephen Abram....
Library Cataloging
Instant Messaging
The problem with instant messaging has been that programs often do not speak to one another. An AIM user and ICQ user, for example, cannot connect. There are a few solutions. Trillion is able to connect to most, if not all other IM software. Now, however, business is beginning to use instant messaging and wants compatible systems. IM giants told to work it out.
I hope, with compatible systems may come standards, structure in XML and the ability to archive and search the archives of messages. Another benefit will be for libraries that are using IM for online reference.
Thanks to Jenny at the Shifted Librarian. Welcome back, I've missed your insights.
- Aim Search Of Opac
Another tool/toy that is just too slick, is the Library Search AIM Bot. Use your AOL Instant Messenger to search a library catalog. It is coded for results returned in XML. The IPAC does this, any other systems? How difficult would it be to have it scrape...
- Tx Library Conference
I've just received the program for the TX Library Association Annual Conference. Looks great as always. This is one of the largest library conventions in the country, but not as intimidating as ALA.One of the speakers is Jenny Levine, the Shifted...
- Rss
This is an interesting application of RSS, sending it via Instant Messaging. The RSS-IM Gateway allows a site with an RSS feed to make their feed available via an IM network. You do need the ability to load files on the same machine as the 'blog....
- Ncip
Looking at the NCIP standard, it covers much more than the interaction between borrowing and lending library in an ILL transaction. It also includes the ability to verify patron information at a remote host and then grant privileges. Have any of the journal...
- Im
The latest Information Outlook, vol. 7, no. 5 (2003) has a concise introductory article on instant messaging. "Simple Collaboration Tools - Quick and Easy KM" by Stephen Abram....