This week the readings focused on library web design, with a focus on accessibility.
I learned a lot about the use of images on websites and how they can be a hindrance to accessibility. I have used images, and continue to use images to convey information online. I never considered how this limits access by people with visual impairments. I can't help but disagree with a few points made, such as the inability to zoom in on an image with a web browser. A simple ctrl+ will do the trick.
The Berger article on social tagging was of great interest to me. I like how it pointed out that Pennsylvania's library system has already implemented tagging in their library catalog. I feel that if library's don't embrace tagging, it will be the death blow to their already struggling OPACS. I already use library thing for associated content (because of user tags) and Amazon for reviews (because of both professional and user-reviews) The library catalog is where I go after I have already done all my research.
I felt the article kinda glossed over some of the potentials of tagging. I see tagging as something I would like to automate. So, when a lauded Harvard professor does his reading on a subject of interest, his reading is automatically tracked (with his consent, of course) Imagine the abilities. A professor, (such as yourself) could check to see what exactly a student had read before a paper was written.
On that note, are you able to track the times when people click on the links in our Wetpaint group? Ever thought of comparing the times that readings were clicked, compared to when we are making our Forum posts?
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