M-Libraries: Information Use on the MoveKeren Mills
Presentation given at the Second International M-Libraries conference in Vancouver, 23-24 June 2009.
Reporting on a three month research project undertaken as part of the Arcadia Fellowship at Cambridge University, this presentation will discuss the responses of library users to a short online survey about how they use information on the move. The survey of was carried out at both the Open and Cambridge universities, asking respondents about their current use of mobile information services such as text alerts, use of SMS reference services, such as Any Questions Answered, and use of the mobile internet.
This document outlines the process for estimating project requirements and planning a software release. It discusses estimating story sizes, accounting for variability, determining development capacity, adjusting estimates based on velocity, calculating the number of iterations, creating a timeline, and finalizing resources and contingency plans. The goal is to develop an informed release plan to manage scope, schedule expectations and changes to deliver working software in a sustainable way that keeps customers and the team happy.
M-Libraries: Information Use on the MoveKeren Mills
Presentation given at the Second International M-Libraries conference in Vancouver, 23-24 June 2009.
Reporting on a three month research project undertaken as part of the Arcadia Fellowship at Cambridge University, this presentation will discuss the responses of library users to a short online survey about how they use information on the move. The survey of was carried out at both the Open and Cambridge universities, asking respondents about their current use of mobile information services such as text alerts, use of SMS reference services, such as Any Questions Answered, and use of the mobile internet.
This document outlines the process for estimating project requirements and planning a software release. It discusses estimating story sizes, accounting for variability, determining development capacity, adjusting estimates based on velocity, calculating the number of iterations, creating a timeline, and finalizing resources and contingency plans. The goal is to develop an informed release plan to manage scope, schedule expectations and changes to deliver working software in a sustainable way that keeps customers and the team happy.
Facilitating Dialogue In Situations Of ConflictSumeet Moghe
The document discusses facilitating dialogue in situations of conflict. It provides tips and resources for conflict resolution, including ground rules for respectful discussion, techniques for ensuring all voices are heard like speaking tokens and fishbowls, and ways to structure group discussions such as breaking into groups and using idea boards. The document aims to provide tools to help deescalate conflicts and make sure all perspectives are understood.
This document discusses mobile library services and technologies. It provides examples of types of services offered by mobile libraries, including SMS alerts, reference inquiries, mobile OPACs, library apps, publisher apps, augmented reality services using QR codes and location awareness. It also discusses mobile reference, guides, websites, discovery tools, and reading full text on different mobile devices. The document suggests considering where libraries are on the hype cycle for mobile technologies and ensuring services meet patron needs. It provides resources for learning more about mobile library services and joining the community of practitioners.
Fort Indraprastha needs repairs to its plumbing infrastructure. The core taskforce evaluated bids from contractors and recommends contractor Azhagar & Co. to complete the work in two phases. Phase 1 will replace the distribution pipes at a cost of Rs. 27.19 lakhs. Phase 2 will additionally replace supply pipes for Rs. 2.3 lakhs and pumps for Rs. 75,000. Residents will experience periodic water shutdowns of 4-5 hours as work is done block by block over 6-8 weeks. The complex has Rs. 32.84 lakhs available in its capital expenditure fund to complete this project.
This document discusses challenges that consultants may face when working with clients. It outlines how clients can sneak extra scope onto a project through defects, and how the project ecosystem involves multiple stakeholders including the client, account management, business development, project team, and more external factors. It then presents a thinking framework for consultants to identify problems, find solutions, and implement changes by considering different perspectives.
The document provides a quarterly report on the Feed the Future South Sudan Food, Agribusiness, and Rural Markets II Project for the period of July 16, 2015 to October 15, 2015. Some key highlights include: distributing hermetic storage bags to improve post-harvest handling; organizing forums to strengthen market linkages between farmers and buyers/financiers; piloting a micro-franchising scheme to support value-adding; and establishing demonstration plots and field days to increase agricultural productivity and extension services. The project aims to expand and diversify agricultural development efforts in South Sudan through a market-driven approach, but faces challenges from the deteriorating security situation and drought in some areas.
1. Open a command prompt and navigate to the Greenstone installation directory. Run setup.bat.
2. Create the collection structure using mkcol.pl, specifying a creator.
3. Populate the import directory with documents.
4. Import the documents using import.pl to process them.
5. Edit the configuration file to customize metadata.
6. Build the collection indexes and files using buildcol.pl.
1. Dokumen tersebut membahas teori konspirasi tentang kerja sama antara pemerintah dengan makhluk alien sejak Perang Dunia Kedua.
2. Menurut teori ini, ada dua jenis alien utama yang terlibat: alien Nordik-Draconian dan alien Grey. Alien Nordik-Draconian bekerja sama dengan Nazi Jerman sedangkan alien Grey bekerja sama dengan pemerintah AS sejak 1950-an.
3. Teori ini mengklaim bahwa sebenarnya ada kon
This document contains inspirational sayings about friendship and life lessons. Some key points include: there are people who you love and would die for; a smile can bring happiness even to people who don't like you; good friends are like stars in that you don't always see them but know they are there; and only friends can keep you going through life's ups and downs. The document encourages sharing the message with friends to appreciate life and friendship.
This document provides an overview of India, highlighting some of its main attractions and tips for visiting. It mentions the Taj Mahal, Bengal tigers, great architecture, beaches, delicious food, cricket, cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws and several cities including Bangalore, Delhi, Agra, Hampi, Mysore, Goa, Kerala, Bandipur and Kabini. It provides some survival tips such as eating hot food, dressing modestly for safety, paying by meter in taxis, using hand sanitizer and drinking bottled water. The document recommends touring top attractions and asking locals for advice.
Securing Your WordPress Website - WordCamp GC 2011Vlad Lasky
Presentation slides from Vladimir Lasky's talk on how to harden your WordPress website against would-be attackers and avoid inadvertently creating security holes.
Contains various tips and recommendations for off-the-shelf plugins to mitigate common security threats,
Presented on Sunday 6th November at WordCamp Gold Coast 2011.
Consulting presents unique challenges in identifying client problems through defects or pushback, navigating complex project ecosystems involving multiple teams, and finding solutions by thinking creatively within constraints. The document outlines a thinking process involving identifying problems, considering the broader context and stakeholders, and developing solutions through an iterative process.
Pemerintah mengumumkan rencana untuk membangun pusat perbelanjaan baru di pusat kota untuk mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi. Rencana ini mendapat dukungan dari kalangan bisnis tetapi ditentang oleh kelompok lingkungan karena khawatir akan mengganggu ekosistem setempat. Perdebatan masih berlanjut mengenai dampak sosial ekonomi dan lingkungan dari rencana pembangunan tersebut.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ASIA-PACIFIC LIBRARY AND I...Satapon Yosakonkun
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ASIA-PACIFIC LIBRARY AND INFORMATION EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
ASIA-PACIFIC LIS: EXPLORING UNITY AMID DIVERSITY
Philippine Interantional Convention Center MANILA, PHILIPPINES
OCTOBER 28-30, 2015
This document provides a glossary of metadata standards terms. It includes definitions and descriptions of standards such as AACR2, CDWA, Dublin Core, EAD, FOAF and others. The work was funded by the Indiana University Libraries White Professional Development Award and the content is licensed under a Creative Commons license.