Re: [CODE4LIB] Adding VIAF links to Wikipedia

[Eric Hellman]

We talked a bit about this at LOD-LAM; Asaf Bartov of the Wikimedia foundation 
offered to help make this work better.

email me if you need a a contact.

On Jun 2, 2011, at 10:40 AM, Ralph LeVan wrote:

> Yes, the bot was approved, but in a much more limited application that was
> initially intended (make a link between Wikipedia records and corresponding
> OpenLibrary records.)  And the conversation was quite rancorous for granting
> permission to an organization philosophically much closer to Wikipedia than
> OCLC would seem to be.
> 
> I don't think we'll be able to make this happen without a lot of help.
> 
> Ralph
> 
> On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Ed Summers  wrote:
> 
>> On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Ralph LeVan  wrote:
>>> OCLC Research would desperately love to add VIAF links to Wikipedia
>>> articles, but it seems to be very difficult.  The OpenLibrary folks tried
>> to
>>> do it a while back and ended up getting their plans severely curtailed.
>> The
>>> discussion at Wikipedia is captured here:
>>> 
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Bots/Requests_for_approval/OpenlibraryBot
>> 
>> Ralph if you read that entire discussion it sounds like the bot was
>> approved. Am I missing something?
>> 
>> //Ed
>> 

Re: [CODE4LIB] OCLC Search API with blank ISBN always returns The Social Network

[Coombs,Karen]

Thanks Brice, for bringing this bug to our attention.  The WorldCat API
will get it fixed, probably within the next release.

 

Karen A. Coombs

Product Manager

OCLC Developer Network

coom...@oclc.org

281-886-0882

Skype: librarywebchic

 

On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 3:02 PM, Brice Stacey 
wrote:

> When I query OCLC's Search API with a blank ISBN, I always get The

> Social Network's soundtrack. Anyone want to take a guess at why that
is

> so? Here is the URL. You'll need to plug in your own wskey.

> 

> 

> 

>
http://www.worldcat.org/webservices/catalog/content/isbn/?servicelevel=f

> ull&wskey=

> 

> 

> 

> I'm just surprised that it doesn't throw the usual "Record does not

> exist" message.

> 

> 

> 

> Brice Stacey

> 

> 

> 

 

[CODE4LIB] ALA Program - Updates on Cloud Computing Uses for Library Services - Saturday June 25th, 8:00am

[Mitchell, Erik]

Please excuse cross-posting:*

Updates on Cloud Computing Uses for Library
Service

*Join an energetic panel of practitioners and researchers to discuss current
projects and trends for cloud computing in libraries.  Featured in Library
Journal's ALA 
Preview!
 *When*: Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 8:00am - 10:00am
   *Location*: Convention Center  Rm 285

*Speakers*:

   1. Yan Han - University of Arizona
   2. Carissa Smith - DuraCloud
   3. Kirsta Stapelfeldt - Islandora / Univeristy of Prince Edward Island
   4. Chris Tonjes - DC Public Library
   5. Erik Mitchell, Wake Forest University

  *Description*:
 Cloud computing solutions continue to be adopted at both the organization
and personal levels. For example, libraries and their patrons are finding
ways to use cloud-based systems to leverage their access and use of digital
information. The past year has seen growth in the use of cloud computing
solutions in libraries. This session will focus on examining current and
emerging trends in cloud computing. The session will include a panel of
cloud computing practitioners and researchers and time for questions and
discussion.

Do you have a cloud computing project you would like to discuss?  Sign up
for a 5 minute slot by emailing Erik Mitchell (mitch...@wfu.edu)


-- 
Erik Mitchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Director for Technology Services
Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Wake Forest University
http://erikmitchell.info

Re: [CODE4LIB] OCLC Search API with blank ISBN always returns The Social Network

[Adam Traub]

Ethan++

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ethan 
Gruber
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:06 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] OCLC Search API with blank ISBN always returns The 
Social Network

Because Trent Reznor is the center of all things.

On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 4:02 PM, Brice Stacey  wrote:

> When I query OCLC's Search API with a blank ISBN, I always get The 
> Social Network's soundtrack. Anyone want to take a guess at why that 
> is so? Here is the URL. You'll need to plug in your own wskey.
>
>
>
> http://www.worldcat.org/webservices/catalog/content/isbn/?servicelevel
> =f
> ull&wskey=
>
>
>
> I'm just surprised that it doesn't throw the usual "Record does not 
> exist" message.
>
>
>
> Brice Stacey
>
>
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2012 Seattle Update.

[Andrew Nagy]

Hi Anj - I just wanted to let you know that Serials Solutions is working out
a plan to better support the conference.  We'd possibly like to sponsor an
evening event, we will have more information for you later in the summer.

Cheers
Andrew


On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Anjanette Young wrote:

> Code4Lib Seattle 2012 update.  Thanks to Elizabeth Duell of Orbis Cascade
> Alliance and Cary Gordon of chillco.com, we finally have a venue with
> adequate (hopefully) bandwidth and wireless access points, a reasonable
> food
> & beverage minimum, and chairs!  The Renaissance Hotel (515 Madison St.,
> Seattle, WA 98104) is located in the chilly heart of downtown Seattle,
> still
> close to the University district, but even closer to the restaurants, bars,
> breweries and distilleries in the Belltown, Downtown, Pioneer Square, and
> Capitol Hill neighborhoods.
>
> We could use lots of help, please consider volunteering for a committee:
>
> http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2012_committees_sign-up_page
>
> --Anj
> --
> Anjanette Young | Systems Librarian
> University of Washington Libraries
> Box 352900 | Seattle, WA 98195
> Phone: 206.616.2867
>

[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Services Librarian, Ithaca College Library

[Andrew Darby]

Apologies for cross posting.

I'm in this position now, if you'd like to know more about the work
environment or the library, you can drop me a line off-list.  The
posting on our website is here:
http://www.ithacalibrary.com/services/jobs.php

Andrew

//

Ithaca College Library seeks an innovative and creative individual to
join the Library staff as Web Services Librarian.  This position plays
a key role in the library's commitment to creating an organization
that is receptive to innovation, recognized for efficient management,
and focused on continuous improvement in our services, resources, and
facility.

The incumbent will work both independently and collaboratively in
providing leadership and technical expertise for the development,
design, implementation and evaluation of the Library’s web presence.
Technical responsibilities include web programming and database work
related to the Library’s website, special projects, and various
applications running locally or from hosted services.  As a member of
the Web Content Team, the incumbent will ensure that appropriate
information architectures, coding standards, and emerging technologies
are incorporated into the library’s web-based systems and projects.

Ithaca College is a selective medium-sized comprehensive College in
the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Central New York.  The City of
Ithaca and surrounding environs offer diverse cultural, recreational,
and educational opportunities in a small college town setting.
Founded as a school of music, the College has long recognized the
value of combining theory and performance, providing a rigorous
education that blends liberal arts and professional programs.

Required Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Library Science or
Management Information Systems from an ALA-accredited school.  Through
presentation of a portfolio of accomplishments, demonstrated knowledge
of integrating new web technologies into the delivery of user-centered
information services. Minimum of two years experience in design,
development, and management of library or educational websites;
demonstrated proficiency with HTML/CSS and web authoring tools.
Strong public service orientation and excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.  Experience with LAMP framework, PHP,
JavaScript, SQL, and Adobe Photoshop.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with APIs/web services, XML, web
audio and video technologies, learning management system integration,
and an understanding of information seeking behaviors in an academic
library.

Minimum salary:  $47,000

Please apply on-line at http://www.icjobs.org, search for and select
the position, and attach requested documents. Questions about the
on-line application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources
at (607) 274-1207.  Applications received by July 1, 2011 will receive
full consideration.  The anticipated start date for the position is
October 2011.  Finalists will be asked to make presentation during the
onsite interview.

Ithaca College is an equal opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
Members of underrepresented groups (including people of color, persons
with disabilities, Vietnam veterans and women) are encouraged to
apply.

[CODE4LIB] PastPerfect->MARC

[Dwiggins David]

Has anyone had any experience mapping book data from PastPerfect 4 into MARC 
format for import to a library system? We have about 550 book records from an 
old version of PastPerfect that we are no longer using, and want to import them 
into our MARC-based library database. 
 
It appears that the vendor used to have an add-on called ezMARC that would do 
this, but they are no longer making it in version 5, and I'm not sure if it 
might still be available for version 4. I also don't know how effective it is 
-- would like to have a testimonial from someone before we spend money to buy 
add ons to a product we're no longer using!
 
I have all the data and could obviously map it manually. But I would obviously 
prefer to have a ready-made filter as a starting point. 
 
Ideas?
 
-David 
 
 
__
 
David Dwiggins
Systems Librarian/Archivist, Historic New England
141 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 994-5948
ddwigg...@historicnewengland.org
http://www.historicnewengland.org

Re: [CODE4LIB] Same CMS for both Intranet and Public websites?

[Keith Jenkins]

We are using Confluence here, campus-wide -- not just for the
libraries.  The campus installation has over 200 spaces (projects),
some of which are public, some private.  You can also have private
pages within a public space, and vice versa.  You can change
permissions on any page, and pages inherit permissions by hierarchy,
so it is pretty easy to set up a private section of a public space,
etc.

However, there were some issues I encountered a while back, when
trying to move a private page into the public part of the page
hierarchy: it was telling me that the page had no restrictions, but
apparently no one else could see it.  This problem may have been fixed
in our recent upgrade, although I've just gotten used to the
workaround we found (adding another restriction and then removing it).

Keith


On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 10:21 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:
> FWIW, we prefer Confluence for documentation-centric intranets.