Monthly Archives: March 2009

the library of the future – what's the purpose of Oxford University

Posted on March 15, 2009 by pm286

Following friom previous posts – and in a slightly flippant vein – I’m trying to find the purpose of libraries by browsing the web and starting with Oxford. I can’t find much stated purpose for the Bodleian library, so I’m … Continue reading →

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The library of the future – what is the Bodleian for?

Posted on March 15, 2009 by pm286

I’m talking at Oxford on 2009-04-02 on the future of libraries and I’m doing some simple browsing to see what I can find – by intelligent browsing only – about the purpose of libraries, specifically Oxbridge. My first visit is … Continue reading →

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the library of the future – Oxford 2009-04-02

Posted on March 15, 2009 by pm286

In this and subsequent posts I shall explore some ideas on the library of the future, being catalyzed by the following invitation from Rachel Bruce of The JISC: …I’m now writing on behalf of the JISC and the Bodleian Library … Continue reading →

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Research support roles for the library

Posted on March 14, 2009 by pm286

A long and thoughtful post from Richard Akerman on how the library should support research. revisiting potential research-support roles for the library Three years ago, I wrote this list of potential research-support roles for a library in the digital environment: … Continue reading →

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Earth's proud empires

Posted on March 14, 2009 by pm286

Rich Apodaca commented: March 13, 2009 at 9:08 pm (Edit) Peter, IMHO being funded by Microsoft is neither inconsistent with advocating Open Data nor with advocating Open Source. Microsoft isn’t evil – it’s just increasingly irrelevant. The marketplace is currently … Continue reading →

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Open Data in Science

Posted on March 14, 2009 by pm286

I’m delighted to be part of the Open Knowledge Foundation’s new initiative on “Open Data in Science”. Here’s Jonathan Gray’s email: Hi all, We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Working Group on Open Data in Science. … Continue reading →

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JISC on writetoreply.org

Posted on March 13, 2009 by pm286

Just learnt about this from a comment on this blog… Tony Hirst We’ve also had a go at opening the call up a little more, even, on WriteToReply at http://writetoreply.org/jiscri 🙂 This is a clever idea where public documents are … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on JISC funding

Posted on March 13, 2009 by pm286

I have been rightly taken to task for a throwaway phrase about secrecy in my posting about JISC projects. It wasn’t the real me … I claim no defence other than being a bit rusty on the blogging… Les Carr: … Continue reading →

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Whatdotheyknow – is Market Hill a one-way Street?

Posted on March 13, 2009 by pm286

There is a hidden reason behind this post which I will reveal in a few days… The MySociety group has created sensational software and practices for enhancing government both frmally and informally. Visit them: Hello! We are mySociety – we … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Sam Adams

Posted on March 13, 2009 by pm286

A belated welcome to Sam Adams – another member of the UCC group. Although technically a graduate student “writing up”, that doesn’t do justice to Sam’s contribution both to the group and to the community. Sam combines a wide range … Continue reading →

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