tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.comments2024-03-17T16:57:40.065+13:00Library MattersJoann Ransomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-26624612301686955742016-10-01T05:53:28.671+13:002016-10-01T05:53:28.671+13:00I completely agree! I think the major stumbling bl...I completely agree! I think the major stumbling block for those would be submission is simply making it through the community process. It requires tenacity and a thick skin. However, if they've never submitted them, how would they know? I think we're a pretty good bunch. If a new developer submits a patch I think we all like to pitch in to get that patch into Koha while new developers are learning the ropes! I for one am very much in favor of making the bar for developing on Koha as low as possible though documentation, tools and any other way we can.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958399728926423203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-21107879244473017392016-09-30T21:08:51.542+13:002016-09-30T21:08:51.542+13:00I have rewritten my post because I inadvertently c...I have rewritten my post because I inadvertently caused hurt to people by naming specific countries. I unreservedly apologise for that; my comments were of a generic nature and I should not have illustrated my argument with examples.Joann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-23198709328941080512016-09-30T07:45:40.649+13:002016-09-30T07:45:40.649+13:00Hi there,
Thank you for that feedback. I understa...Hi there,<br /><br />Thank you for that feedback. I understand that is the case in Czech Republic too, and I also should have said 'vendors, developers and clients' rather than countries because that is far more accurate than saying 'countries' because of course there are no countries who are in their entirety running Koha!Joann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-4210810524230058642016-09-30T06:53:15.365+13:002016-09-30T06:53:15.365+13:00Jo,
About your post yesterday on 'There is re...Jo,<br /><br />About your post yesterday on 'There is real danger in Koha forking off into 'Malaysian Koha' and ... ' as far as i concern, we distribute the original version of Koha here in Malaysia, we dont have technical people that is really interested/involved in Koha. If there are customized, its only 0.01 %.TI KUANTAN 1973 REUNIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576894644914138231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-19337433965741854462016-09-12T08:25:22.728+12:002016-09-12T08:25:22.728+12:00Dear Joann, Thank you for your visiting in our the...Dear Joann, Thank you for your visiting in our the students opening lecture in Borek. Participants of this action are in start of their LIS career. Next day some students told me, that now they know the first important "technical term" - KOHA.<br />I would like to apologize, that we missed each other when you went away to Vsenory. I would like to wish you many intersting experiences in your Europa and USA tour! ...And belly full of beer ...simply the Czech Republic :-) Radka Římanová Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225247222205620218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-52882032753796648592016-09-02T21:07:29.245+12:002016-09-02T21:07:29.245+12:00Indeed, we are the happiest to meet you madam Ms.J...Indeed, we are the happiest to meet you madam Ms.Joann.<br />It was just an inspiring event for all us, the professionals and our MLISc/PDGLIM students.<br /><br />Please find below the link to photos of the yesterday's event at: https://goo.gl/photos/N6f2GNwnXFMpW5PNA<br /><br />Courtecy: Dr.Mallikarjun Angadi, Chair-CLIMS-TISS Mumbai.<br />Looking for such occasions again.<br />Thanks a lot.<br />Best regards,<br />Puttaraj.Puttaraj Choukimathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698957389615945549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-5857275195735276562016-06-27T15:18:05.012+12:002016-06-27T15:18:05.012+12:00Wonderful plan Jo.
Might you consider making your...Wonderful plan Jo. <br />Might you consider making your first stop Sydney, Australia?<br />We would love to arrange a koha-oz meetup and hear about Koha's origins, journey, future directions, the Koha's community and Te Takere.<br />Regarding local travel logistics, I have a few thoughts already :-)<br />Irma Birchallhttp://calyx.net.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-12540878267848963592016-06-24T20:09:33.324+12:002016-06-24T20:09:33.324+12:00When do you think you will be in Europe? A visit t...When do you think you will be in Europe? A visit to the hackfest in Marseille (October 10th - 14th) would be awesome. I'll see if I can pull some strings here in Norway too. :-) Magnushttp://libriotech.nonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-11897387074012011942012-10-17T18:49:48.338+13:002012-10-17T18:49:48.338+13:00Thanks Nandeche. I have't read that one but wi...Thanks Nandeche. I have't read that one but will track it down<br /><br />Cheers joJoann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-47928384433401203872012-10-17T18:49:47.338+13:002012-10-17T18:49:47.338+13:00Thanks Nandeche. I have't read that one but wi...Thanks Nandeche. I have't read that one but will track it down<br /><br />Cheers joJoann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-91693514831744342802012-10-17T18:49:03.124+13:002012-10-17T18:49:03.124+13:00Thanks Nandeche. I have't read that one but wi...Thanks Nandeche. I have't read that one but will track it down<br /><br />Cheers joJoann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-48313843186593729032012-10-17T09:35:02.952+13:002012-10-17T09:35:02.952+13:00I love all stories by Chimamanda. She captures imm...I love all stories by Chimamanda. She captures immigration as effectively as she does the Biafran war... I love all her stories! I wonder if you have read QUALITY STREET. Look it up if you haven't. I am sure you will enjoy it. Keep blogging!Nandechehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647780106161727091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-29824075788660118372012-01-30T11:26:29.216+13:002012-01-30T11:26:29.216+13:00Some more recommended authors from twitter:
J M Co...Some more recommended authors from twitter:<br />J M Coetzee,<br />A P Brink,<br />Nadine Gordimer.Joann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-89582082798382556862012-01-30T10:40:59.756+13:002012-01-30T10:40:59.756+13:00A couple more picked up on Twitter:
Things Fall A...A couple more picked up on Twitter:<br /><br />Things Fall Apart by Chinua AChebe,<br />Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton,<br />The Famished Road by Ben OkriJoann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-2060824715059093522011-12-07T15:17:59.547+13:002011-12-07T15:17:59.547+13:00I agree with Barbara about a booking system, not o...I agree with Barbara about a booking system, not only for displays and performance space (including the content creation room) but also a booking system for internet (hopefully completely automated so we are not having to deal with bookings). <br /><br />Any groups/rooms that will be in Te Takere will need to have clear hours displayed as to when they will be manned and those groups will need to stick to the hours posted otherwise it will create problems. They need to be aware of what is expected of them right from the start so there are no misunderstandings. Will they have some kind of contract they will sign to say they will man their area for a certain amount of time each week or something?<br /><br />Would there be a specific go to person for groups to liase with when they have questions or problems? As we take up the biggest part of the space will we have overall say in what happens or will there be a committee of people who will decide on behalf of everyone? If we are having problems with a group, for example if they are not manning their rooms when they are supposed to be open, who deals with that?<br /><br />I don't know whether any of this helps at all, but I noticed Barbara was the only one who had added a comment and I am interested what happens and how things will work. Sometimes I think it is easier to brainstorm in a group situation where other people's thoughts spark ideas in your own mind.Larissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697459340995499942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-36383823191113909482011-12-07T10:17:08.502+13:002011-12-07T10:17:08.502+13:00'Library services' at HLT mean so much mor...'Library services' at HLT mean so much more than the traditional book and information provision. Te Takere gives us the opportunity to spread our wings even further with the help of our community partners.<br />It's obvious that such a close relationship between all of the partners will need diplomacy and probably some compromise for all concerned. Maybe a small sub committee with representatives from interested groups could deal with this? <br />A really good booking system for display and work and performance spaces - preferably online will be essential. I wonder about an overall quality manager for displays? Is this going to be necessary?<br />I suspect that initially the library will pull in most of the general foot traffic but this could change over time with partner organisations mounting exhibitions and events.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985789515628041772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-91573916754866933182011-12-07T04:09:31.210+13:002011-12-07T04:09:31.210+13:00We are certainly loving our new Kete and I will de...We are certainly loving our new Kete and I will definitely put a bug in our Director's ear about co-sponsoring developments to this awesome project.Sharon Morelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406167877101086229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-72859513450246148632011-12-02T05:49:48.297+13:002011-12-02T05:49:48.297+13:00Note that comments on this blog post suggest that ...Note that <a href="http://diligentroom.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/the-exemplar-of-stupid-koha-vs-liblime-trademark/#comments" rel="nofollow">comments on this blog post</a> suggest that PTFS is waiting for "the Koha stakeholders" to contact PTFS.Owen Leonardhttp://www.myacpl.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-91115462786752976232011-11-25T17:30:25.409+13:002011-11-25T17:30:25.409+13:00Thank you Joann for the update. Good to hear that ...Thank you Joann for the update. Good to hear that we are doing everything we can. God bless all who have helped. God bless Sacha Judd, Andrew Matangi and Rochelle Furneaux :)Arslan Farooqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185003672256489244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-22419156269335965312011-11-23T08:06:14.081+13:002011-11-23T08:06:14.081+13:00Can you include background information? It's h...Can you include background information? It's hard for me as a first-time reader to understand what's going on here.<br /><br />Is the U.S.-based company open to consenting to your (limited) use of the phrase?<br /><br />Have you already spoken with a local lawyer, or are you just contacting one now? <br /><br />Time is of the essence!Gerrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404623862027633674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-81526487586719076892011-11-23T07:58:15.485+13:002011-11-23T07:58:15.485+13:00Can you link to more background on this issue? It&...Can you link to more background on this issue? It's hard for me to follow what's going on.<br /><br />Have you been in touch with the US-based registrant of the trademark? Are they willing to allow you to use the word in a limited capacity?Gerrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404623862027633674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-91805944327969607942011-09-13T13:44:02.141+12:002011-09-13T13:44:02.141+12:00Hi Joann,
I enjoyed your post and in particular y...Hi Joann,<br /><br />I enjoyed your post and in particular your comment “I gained my old-school library qualification from Wellington Teachers College back in the late 80s. It was an extremely practical qualification and graduates were really useful employees because they could actually 'do' the work rather than talk about it. I had experience with 2 university-qualified librarians and neither of them were much chop tending to get lost in intricacies and irrelevancies but couldn't even catalogue a book or…”<br /><br />My qualification is even older-school than yours, having been done by correspondence, but was immensely practical and my boss always put me on me to doing whatever it was that the latest assignment required so it was truly hands-on. The course even included how to plan for a new library building which coincided with what was happening in real life. And yes, we also had the same experience with diploma-ed people.<br /><br />I’m impressed by the additional learning you did, too. Wish I’d been brave enough to do that.<br /><br />Keep up the good work.<br /><br />Regards DiannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-79668491524152903812011-09-12T22:20:43.982+12:002011-09-12T22:20:43.982+12:00Aww, that's nice! Certainly how to make you wa...Aww, that's nice! Certainly how to make you warm and fuzzy. We've got a bit of that now at the end of our Summer Reading challenge giving out certificates and medals, etc. These are the parts of our job I love.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-68849053502363350032011-07-01T21:33:32.229+12:002011-07-01T21:33:32.229+12:00Hi Joann
Thanks for your interesting comments. I&#...Hi Joann<br />Thanks for your interesting comments. I'm still new at this game but am quietly pleased about my Google presence. I hadn't thought of Google images but went straight there after I read your blog! Yes I'm there but not as prominent as my daughter. I tend to use HelenY as my name and now that I've read your thoughts I think I will stick to that as a brand name. Thanks for the hint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452595030335482530.post-78944190413065793662011-06-27T13:09:39.609+12:002011-06-27T13:09:39.609+12:00Oh TED is fantastic - I will quite often watch TED...Oh TED is fantastic - I will quite often watch TED videos if there is nothing much on TYV - sop many amazingly talented people out there!<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to working through the programme - so much I don't know!<br /><br />Cheers Jo.Joann Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108406808852766646noreply@blogger.com