"RepRap is short for Replicating Rapid-prototyper. It is the practical self-copying 3D printer shown on the right." I just saw this demonstrated. Unfortunately, it broke during the demo, but not before it broke my mind.
The vdm package allows you to 'version' your domain model objects in the same
way that source code version control systems such as subversion help you
version your code. At present the package is built as a simple extension on top
of SQLObject so that those already familiar with SQLObject for creating domain
models will find it easy to use the versioning facilities provided by this
library.
"A rearrangement of the cataloging rules is not the right starting point for libraries. The library catalog has undergone considerable change from a simple finding list to an integrated database that serves both library management and user access functions. For the most part, it continues to be limited to the holdings of a designated library or group of libraries. Prior to elaborating detailed cataloging rules for libraries, we need to decide whether the user will view a general bibliographic tool that connects users and information resources no matter their origin, or continue to view a library inventory, that requires users to look elsewhere for other information they might need. In parallel, we need a concerted effort to work with interested non-library communities to apply principles of systems analysis to define the functional requirements and use cases that can assist in focusing the general principles and general rule development for bibliographic description. Structuring this effort using a proven approach should allow some useful examination of the assumptions that hobble us as we attempt to move forward."
"National Cristina Foundation (NCF) provides computer technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through training, to lead more independent and productive lives."
"In this 18 minute recording, we'll hear from Oregon State's Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services, Jeremy Frumkin. Listen in as he discusses federated search, open source, and the upcoming Code4Lib conference."
"Network Beacon is a Mac OS X application that enables you to publish services on a computer or to serve as a proxy for services on other computers or devices. Network Beacon is distributed as freeware."
This post goes into some detail about what makes a service in this architecture and offers an example using a hypothetical use case: a union library catalog (Open WorldCat) making a statement about the availability of a book
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