Will Google Digitize Stanford's Library Collection?

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The discussion revolves around Google's potential digitization of Stanford University's library collection, exploring the implications of such a project and the accuracy of the information presented in a related article. Participants express opinions on library classification systems and the role of journalism in reporting on academic topics.

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  • Some participants express excitement about Google's initiative to digitize library collections, suggesting it could enhance access to information.
  • Others criticize the article's reference to the Dewey Decimal System, arguing that university libraries typically use the Library of Congress System instead.
  • One participant reflects on the perceived shortcomings of journalism, suggesting that reporters often lack familiarity with academic environments.
  • There are humorous remarks about the Dewey Decimal System and its relevance to university libraries, with some participants sharing anecdotes about journalism education.
  • Several posts question the appropriateness of the Dewey Decimal System for specific topics, such as medical conditions, indicating a playful tone in the discussion.
  • Participants express frustration over message deletions within the thread, indicating a concern for maintaining the integrity of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the accuracy of the article's claims regarding library classification systems and express mixed feelings about the role of Google in digitizing library collections. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these points.

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Some participants reference specific dates and events to illustrate their points, but these references do not lead to a consensus on the broader implications of Google's project or the accuracy of the article discussed.

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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Google may one day make it possible to flip through every page of the nearly 8 million volumes held by Stanford University's libraries without even a passing familiarity with the Dewey decimal system. And without leaving home.

Google (GOOG: news, chart, profile), the behemoth online depository of data and text, is living up to its mission -- to organize the world's information -- by undertaking a massive job that will put the holdings of some of the English-speaking world's biggest libraries on the Web. [continued]
http://cbs.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7BE11C81BB-F00E-4433-AD09-0E5FD288B9C5%7D&siteid=google&dist=google&dist=
 
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LOL! Now you know the writer of that article has never spent much time in a university library! Dewey Decimal...LOL! :smile: You'll find that in a high school library. University libraries use the Library of Congress System. I love it when reporters show off their lack of education.
 
Moonbear said:
LOL! Now you know the writer of that article has never spent much time in a university library! Dewey Decimal...LOL! :smile: You'll find that in a high school library. University libraries use the Library of Congress System. I love it when reporters show off their lack of education.

Have you meet any journalism majors/graduates lately? Apparently doing keg stands and vomiting on paper can get you a degree!

Do you remember December 11, 2001 when all of the "news" networks were proclaiming the "3 month anniversary" of 9/11?:smile: That's our fine overpaid "journalists" at work.

It's about damn time someone has finally decide to do this. Too bad it is going to be google with the intent of selling books. I thought this should have already been done years ago by universities and the Library of Congress. Unfortunately the money hounds couldn't figure out a way to do it without making a buck, not until those brilliant geniuses at google figured they could link a book sell through amazon to it. Only if I could be like those google guys! :rolleyes:
 
Moonbear said:
LOL! Now you know the writer of that article has never spent much time in a university library! Dewey Decimal...LOL! :smile: You'll find that in a high school library. University libraries use the Library of Congress System. I love it when reporters show off their lack of education.

I do love the Library of Congress system instead of the Dewey Decimal system. They also use it in local libraries, too. I guess you have to since it's so small.
 
According to the Dewey Decimal system where would I find a book to cure Chrono's stutter? or is it an echo? or Tourette's?
 
tribdog said:
According to the Dewey Decimal system where would I find a book to cure Chrono's stutter? or is it an echo? or Tourette's?

Don't know. We should look it up.
 
tribdog said:
According to the Dewey Decimal system where would I find a book to cure Chrono's stutter? or is it an echo? or Tourette's?
Don't know. We should look it up
 
wow, how irritating would it be if someone followed you around and played "echo" online.
 
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tribdog said:
wow, how irritating would it be if someone followed you around and played "echo" online.

As annoying as it would be for me to hit them in the face so they'd stop?
 
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Dewey Decimal for "Anger Management?" anyone? anyone?
 
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oh, that's dirty pool. deleting a message someone has commented on. Foul, FOUL! I say.