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I implemented a number of web development recommendations as suggested by Piola (2018) and Gambrell (2015) in the creation of my website. First, both Piola (2018) and Gambrell (2015) suggest including a prominent search bar on every webpage. I included a box to search the library website on the footer of all webpages, as wellContinue reading “Week 8: Web Technologies”

I chose to examine the State Library of Western Australia website located at: https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/ The website uses a mixture of organisation schemes. The “WA Stories” tab uses an ambiguous or more specifically a topical organisation scheme by subject. The “Our Services” tab uses a task-oriented functional scheme as well as an audience specific scheme (e.g.Continue reading “Week 6: Web Design”

Arvanitakis (2017) reveals the prevalence of algorithms in our everyday lives and likens the often manipulated information we view on Google or Facebook to “propaganda.” This article provides a shocking reality check for anyone unaware of the influence of algorithms in our daily lives. For instance, every Facebook “Like” helps algorithms learn more about us,Continue reading “Week 5: Information Retrieval and Internet Search”

Virtual reality [VR] is an element of Web 3.0. VR replicates a 3D environment to create a sensory experience for users through the use of electronic equipment such as VR headsets and headphones (Oyelude, 2017). Libraries can utilise VR for educational purposes (such as storytelling, research and training programs), travel experiences (Oyelude, 2017) and team-buildingContinue reading “Week 4: Virtual Reality in Libraries”

Foster Public Library in Victoria recently introduced 24/7 unstaffed library access to participating patrons using a swipe key to enter the building (Maunder, 2019). Members are required to undertake a health and safety induction, as well as training that enables them to check out items unassisted (Maunder, 2019). However, while this service provides flexibility andContinue reading “Week 3: Security”

My personal home network is essentially a Small Office/Home Office [SOHO] wireless network that utilises the Local Area Network [LAN]. On this network we use smartphones, laptops, tablets, printer/scanner and a Smart TV. The router, switch and access point are all integrated into one device, namely the modem router (as depicted above). The digital subscriberContinue reading “Week 2: Networks and Internet Technologies”