Jennifer Cotton

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  • in reply to: Week 13 | Culture and pop culture | Program review #2655
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Hi Paola.

    It appears we have similar interests. I LOVE looking at old photographs and watching old movies! Admittedly, I usually explore my interests on my own so I am wondering if there was a bit about early Australian Film?

    I would love to explore the National Film and Sound Archive. If you’re interested in early Australian cinema this site is interesting. ‘The Story of the Kelly Gang’ is a fascinating film. It’s considered by many to be the first feature film in the world and it was made right here in Australia! The film was made about 20 years or so after Kelly was hanged and so his family (he’s mother and brother I believe) attended the premiere.

    Looking at those old photos and movies is a wonderful way to connect to the past, and it should be preserved.

    in reply to: Week 12: The Children's Cataglogue – Service Review #2654
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Thank you Katherine 🙂 I think the library could get have more focus groups asking children what they’re interests are, it would also be helpful to note the language the children are using. The language the children are using to describe their interests would be akin to how they would search.

    in reply to: Week 12 – Children and teens – Argue a point of view #2575
    Jennifer Cotton
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    It is a difficult subject. Like Stacey’s children, I loved running through the adult sections when I was a child. Looking back, I think I spent more time in the adult sections than the children’s. I think the designated spaces are a wonderful idea but some libraries may not have the space to do so. It is not just children making the noise, my local library has “Learn to use an iPad” sessions, in this situation the lecturer has to speak loud enough for the group to hear but be mindful of not being too loud to bother other users.

    As you said, there is no ‘yes or no’ solution but I think regular library users learn to avoid peak time for children. For example, when I was swimming laps I learnt when the Aqua Aerobics classes where on because it was remarkably difficult to swim laps during those times. Likewise, regular library users might learn to avoid the library during Storytime and after school.  Libraries need to cater for the young and old, and I think most people can accept that.

    Jennifer Cotton
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    Oh, thank you for your kind words Katherine. Yes I do, very much so. A good library should be both functional and inspiring. It should make you want to learn and help you on your academic pursuits. The more you want to learn, the better you’ll study and the better your results. This leads to increased student satisfaction and heavily impacts graduate pay and employment. These factors contribute to a university’s ranking.

    Jennifer Cotton
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    Funding for research is an interesting topic isn’t? It seems as though many organisations who fund research are asking “How will this benefit me?” instead of “How will this benefit science/arts/whatever the discipline is?” It is funny how you mentioned Newman. He did axe the literacy awards and the got what he deserved when Queensland University Press(?) refused to publish his book. At his book signing the other day hardly anyone was there to meet him. Ultimately, he missed judged what the public wanted and suffered.

    Allocating funding is a tricky business at universities. Research students need support, but to attract the best future researchers you need to invest in undergraduate programs. To get the support you need revenue, which is brought in by research students. I think if a student isn’t happy with a university, they can leave. So if a university experiences a major drop in undergraduate numbers then they will know something isn’t right and will need to make adjustments accordingly. Things have a way of working out.

     

    in reply to: Submitting the Assignment #2060
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Hi Leena

    Thank you for asking this question. My group and I were wondering the same thing.

    in reply to: Week 5: The Story on Story Time – A Program Review #1740
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Thanks you very much Stacey for showing me that 🙂 It looks a LOT better now. I would recommend Storytime. It kept my nephew quiet and occupied for awhile, and it is a good way to introduce him to the library.Don’t be self-conscious about going with your kids. Everyone there is just the same 🙂

    in reply to: Information Literacy Activity – Argue a Point of View #1702
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Agreed. Just because the NBN is there doesn’t mean people are going to use it. My grandmothers still don’t use ATMs and simply don’t want to know. The solution to the problem isn’t as easy as saying ‘Here is a computer connected to the internet. Use it.’

    in reply to: Looking for a Partner Ad #1682
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Hello

    Thank you very much for including me 🙂

    I am on the north side of Brisbane. I am happy to work online if that suits. In another group we are using Skype and Google Drive and Plus, they are working well.

    in reply to: Looking for a Partner Ad #1626
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Hi Tracey and Luke.

    If you are interested in a third team member may I put my hand up?

    My email is jennifer.cotton@connect.qut.edu.au

     

    in reply to: Finding a partner #1559
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Hi all
    <p style=”text-align: left;”>If you’re still looking, can I be the 3rd member?</p>
    <p style=”text-align: left;”>Happy to work online or face to face.</p>
    <p style=”text-align: left;”>Jenny</p>
     

    in reply to: Putting pics in posts #1383
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Hi All

    I copied and pasted photos into my posts. Once you have pasted the photo into your forum you can click on the photo and edit it. This week I added a caption as a hyperlink to reference where I got it (I hope this is correct citing techniques)

    The downside is you get this ugly photo tag in your post which I don’t know how to remove.

    Hopefully when the media button goes in it will be easier.

    in reply to: Week 3: Reflection: Reference! #1360
    Jennifer Cotton
    Participant

    Hi Nicole

    Your post was well written and easy to read. I can tell you have put a bit of thought into it. I too am frustrated by people saying Google knows all the answers. If you want a quick easy answer for a quick easy question, Google has its merits. However, if you actually want an understanding of the topic then you do need a librarian.

    It’s interesting how you mentioned blackouts in rural areas. Without power they are unable to use the internet so they have to resort to books. Last semester as I was researching for an assignment, I read there are many students who don’t know how to use an encyclopedia. In one extreme case there was a high school student who routinely used his Grandmother’s encyclopedia from 1911, he apparently didn’t see why he shouldn’t be using it. It is a fascinating insight into the divide between the city and country.

     

    in reply to: Week 3: The New Reference Librarian – Trends Reflection #986
    Jennifer Cotton
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    Ahh.that’s ringing a few bells. Thank Stacey 🙂

     

    in reply to: Week 3: The New Reference Librarian – Trends Reflection #945
    Jennifer Cotton
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    🙂 Thank you Stacey. Yeah those tag look ugly but I couldn’t figure out how get rid of them. Do you know how?

     

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