[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Developer (Mapping) at Pennsylvania State University
Web Developer (Mapping) Pennsylvania State University University Park We require a Web developer with experience working with mappingtechnologies to contribute to the development of software for acartographic project We are looking to replace an existing implementation of WordPress andMapbox (see https://digitallab.psu.edu/projects/mappingbelami) with aplatform-independent solution, built on open Web technologies. The purposeof this project is to allow students to add places of narrative importanceto a map, providing textual and visual content for reference. Developersshould use the aforementioned link as an example of project content andbasic functionality. We require someone with expertise in the Web technologies necessary tobuild this platform. Pre existing open source libraries may be used, butall code must be appropriately commented, and thorough documentationdetailing all modular development and integration must be provided. From an operational perspective, the finished development should work asfollows: * Students will place data into a structured format * This data will appear on the front-end map * As is currently the case, the map must be interactive, allowing for users to click between these points, displaying the relevant data We appreciate that there are multiple ways to approach this functionality,and welcome proposals from developers as to how they would build this tool.The structure should be reusable, so that the underlying data can bechanged in the future, and implemented across a number of similar projects. This is a short-term, grant-funded opportunity. Any queries should be address to Dawn Childress (d...@psu.edu) and JamesO'Sullivan (josulli...@psu.edu). Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/19914/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
[CODE4LIB] DATE CHANGE - IOLUG Spring Conference - Call for Proposals (midwest region)
*Apologies for cross-posting …* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/104gqCTu2rZMUfaWC8jab3WQGxx1M0JBRMe_1zXOHazU/viewform?usp=send_form The Indiana Online Users Group (IOLUG) Program Committee invites you to submit a proposal to present at the Spring 2015 IOLUG program, Sharing Resources and Showing Results on Friday, June 12th, 2015 at Indiana Wesleyan in Indianapolis, IN. Please submit your proposal using the online form by Friday, April 24th, 2015. HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/104gqCTu2rZMUfaWC8jab3WQGxx1M0JBRMe_1zXOHazU/viewform?usp=send_form is the online form. Resource Sharing is nothing new to libraries and librarians – after all, libraries are the original collectors and lenders of information. But today, sharing is more than just lending out books, or even other items (like bike locks). Libraries are taking sharing to the next level, and we are making sure others know about it. The IOLUG Spring Conference Committee invites proposals that explore the many aspects of sharing in libraries. Topic ideas include, but are not limited to: •Consortial Purchasing •Open Source software – software with publicly-available source-code for study, change, and distribution •Open Access – online, free scholarly literature that is exempt from most copyright restrictions •Inter-Library Loan •Collection Development implications of resource sharing •Data Sharing – the practice of sharing and archiving scholarly or scientific data used in research •Sharing Spaces •Open Licensing – generally, licensing a work which allows for the access, alteration, and re-distribution of it with few if any restrictions Get some inspiration from previous years’ sessions on the IOLUG Website – www.iolug.org.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Discovery Services Librarian at Ohio Wesleyan University
Discovery Services Librarian Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware The Libraries at Ohio Wesleyan University seeks a creative, flexible, and innovative individual for the position of Discovery Services Librarian (DSL). The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, support, and maintenance of all library discovery services and will assist with troubleshooting electronic resource access issues and remote access issues. The OWU Libraries shares CONSORT, its integrated online catalog and circulation system, with the libraries at the College of Wooster, Denison University and Kenyon College. OWU Libraries are members of the The Five Colleges of Ohio consortium and OhioLINK, a statewide consortium of academic l ibraries. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, the DSL will serve in a hybrid position, bridging technical and public services. The successful candidate will improve, extend, and integrate the Libraries' various search tools, including our library catalog, discovery layer, library web page, and e-resources portals, in order to promote seamless access to our resources. In addition, the DSL will serve as librarian liaison to assigned academic departments; participate in digital scholarship projects; provide individual research assistance and course-related instruction; and contribute to staffing the reference desk, including some evening hours. The DSL represents OWU and works collaboratively with counterparts at our consortial partner institutions (CONSORT, Five Colleges of Ohio, and OhioLINK). Completes other duties as assigned. The position will be available July 1, 2015. Minimum Qualifications * Masters degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accreditedinstitution. * Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an academic library. * Knowledge of current practices and tools used by academic libraries for the accessto and discovery of resources. * Demonstrated enthusiasm for and current awareness of trends in library informationtechnology. * Knowledge of cataloging, including MARC and AACR2. * Experience with HTML coding and web page development. * Proficiency with using relational databases, spreadsheets and other productivitytools. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with ability to share technical expertise with diverse audiences. * Effective planning, organizational, and project management skills. * Ability to work independently and collegially with internal and external campusconstituents. * Strong commitment to collaboration, a respectful work environment, and teamwork. * Strong commitment to creating and supporting innovative, user-centered libraryresources and services. * Willingness to embrace change and think creatively. Qualified candidates should go to http://jobs.owu.edu to obtain complete position details and application instructions. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/19915/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib registration repercussions?
Hello Brad, I feel really awful this happened to you and happy that you are contesting the unscrupulous charges to your account. If there's anything I can do please contact me directly. I also thank you for alerting others who may have been unwittingly conned into these false charges. ./fxk On 3/12/15 8:08 PM, Brad Busenius wrote: Hi everybody, I hope this is the right place to inquire about this. I have some information about a possible problem with the company handling registration for code4lib. I recently noticed a suspicious charge on my credit card for the amount of $64.95. The charge showed up as ACT*ACTIVE-NETWORK. After some investigation I found out this was from a company called ACTIVE Network, LLC. Apparently this company handles registration for events. To my dismay I found out that I had been charged for this annually since 2013. I'm very embarrassed that 1. I didn't notice this during the registration process and 2. I didn't catch the charges earlier. Anyhow, after a quick email search I found something surprising; I had received emails from this company at my /work/ email address. I never noticed the emails because they looked like junkmail, however, upon reviewing them I discovered that at some point I had supposedly registered for a free trial that ended after a month, at which point I was automatically enrolled into an annual subscription. Needless to say, I//did /not/ ever sign up for any trial or subscription, at least not to my knowledge. Since I have only used my personal credit card for work purposes 3 times, it was easy to tie this to code4lib 2013. I looked at my receipt for code4lib 2013 and saw that something called RegOnline (owned by Lanyon Solutions Inc) was used to process my event registration. Though I'm not sure this is the same company, RegOnline, Lanyon Solutions Inc, and ACTIVE Network, LLC all share the same physical address. I suspect these three companies are one and the same and will refer to them as ACTIVE Network, LLC for the rest of this email. I did a little investigating and found out that ACTIVE Network, LLC. uses unscrupulous business practices to trick people into singing up for their annual subscription. The crux of this is an automatic opt-in they employ while processing enrollments for third parties. Though I'm very embarrassed I didn't catch this, in my own defense I wasn't expecting it while registering for an academic conference. I'm not blaming anyone nor am I angry with anyone on this list. I only send this email to inquire and inform: 1. To see if anyone else has had a similar experience. 2. To warn other people from code4lib to check their bank statements. 3. To plead with the community to stop using ACTIVE Network, LLC and anything affiliated with them for registration. Let me be frank for a moment. ACTIVE Network, LLC engages in highly unethical business practices. I did not intend to enroll in any annual subscriptions when I registered for code4lib and I never would have agreed to anything of the sort had I noticed what was happening. Additionally, the subscription isn't at all relevant to code4lib. I'm not even sure what value is being provided by the subscription. I think it has something to do with coupons for outdoor exercise equipment but I'm not even sure. Also, these guys are bad. They lost class action lawsuits in Iowa and Vermont. In fact, this whole thing is just bad all around. Since noticing the fraudulent charges this morning, I've already disputed them with my bank and filed a formal complaint against ACTIVE Network, LLC with the better business bureau. Apparently I'm not the only one: 1. http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/the-fit-list/Active-Network-Consumer-Complaints.html 2. http://www.yelp.com/biz/active-network-san-diego?sort_by=date_desc 3. http://legalnewsline.com/news/253622-active-network-will-pay-160k-to-consumers-after-action-by-vermont-ag 4. https://encrypted.google.com/search?hl=enq=Iowa%20ACTIVE%20Network%2C%20LLC#hl=enq=Active+Network+scam I apologize if I've made an error in my investigation or if I've done something inappropriate by emailing this list. I can't imagine that anyone would have intended anything like this but I thought you should all be aware. Sincerely, Brad Busenius Web Administrator The University of Chicago Library (773) 702-4391 -- Fame is a vapor; popularity an accident; the only earthly certainty is oblivion. -- Mark Twain
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Projects Librarian at State Library of North Carolina
Digital Projects Librarian State Library of North Carolina Raleigh Apply for this position at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/defa ult.cfm?action=viewJobjobID=1095658 Job Class Title: Library Professional Working Title: Digital Projects Librarian Position Number: 60083855 Department: Dept of Cultural Resources Recruitment Range: $34,361 - $41,922 Annually Salary Grade / Salary Grade Equivalent: 65 Competency Level: Contributing Appointment Type: Time- Limited Full-Time Pos. Location: Wake County, North Carolina Opening Date: Tue. 03/10/15 Closing Date/Time: Mon. 03/30/15 5:00 PM Eastern Time Description of Work: This is a time-limited position located in the State Library of North Carolina. The Government Heritage Library (GHL) at the State Library of North Carolina seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and outgoing Digital Projects Librarian. This position will coordinate the digitization of about 40,000 pages of state government publications and other materials per year as prioritized by GHL staff through the Lyrasis Digitization Collaborative and through in-house resources for applicable items. Position will manage digitization processes, create metadata, upload items into the digital asset management system (CONTENTdm), conduct quality checks, prepare items for preservation storage, and communicate new additions to digital collections to staff and users. Position will also work with GHL staff to create web interfaces and access points to ensure content in digital collections is discoverable. In collaboration with the GHL's Digital Collections Manager and with the State Archives of NC, position will participate in the state agency and social media web site harvesting program, will test digital preservation systems, and will contribute to the development of guidelines relating to digitization and digital preservation for state agency materials. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies: Basic knowledge of professional library information science principles, methods, standards, and practices, particularly related to digital libraries, digitization, and management of digital information. Basic knowledge of current scanning hardware and software; image editing software; metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core, METS); digital asset management systems (CONTENTdm); MS Office; and HTML, XML, or XHTML editing. Strong organizational, customer service, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail. Skills abilities in innovative and strategic thinking; project management; and problem solving. Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with peers colleagues; work independently as part of a collaborative team; and perform coordinate multiple, concurrent work assignments. Prefer experience with web design; accessibility standards; usability; Adobe Suite; and a strong interest in NC history, government, and culture. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Master's degree in library and information science or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Degree must be received from appropriately accredited (ALA) institutions or regionally accredited programs in North Carolina. **APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED ON-LINE USING THE WEBSITE PROVIDED BELOW** http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/default.cfm?action=viewJobjobI D=1095658 In order to receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes will be accepted, but will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Using See Resume or See Attachment instead of completing the education and experience portion of the profile is not acceptable and will result in an incomplete application. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance. The Department of Cultural Resources (DCR) uses Merit-Based Recruitment practices to select the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act. Applicants are asked to document competencies related to the position for which you apply on the State application via the NEOGOV website. A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect knowledge skills, and abilities. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised
[CODE4LIB] code4lib registration repercussions?
Hi everybody, I hope this is the right place to inquire about this. I have some information about a possible problem with the company handling registration for code4lib. I recently noticed a suspicious charge on my credit card for the amount of $64.95. The charge showed up as ACT*ACTIVE-NETWORK. After some investigation I found out this was from a company called ACTIVE Network, LLC. Apparently this company handles registration for events. To my dismay I found out that I had been charged for this annually since 2013. I'm very embarrassed that 1. I didn't notice this during the registration process and 2. I didn't catch the charges earlier. Anyhow, after a quick email search I found something surprising; I had received emails from this company at my /work/ email address. I never noticed the emails because they looked like junkmail, however, upon reviewing them I discovered that at some point I had supposedly registered for a free trial that ended after a month, at which point I was automatically enrolled into an annual subscription. Needless to say, I//did /not/ ever sign up for any trial or subscription, at least not to my knowledge. Since I have only used my personal credit card for work purposes 3 times, it was easy to tie this to code4lib 2013. I looked at my receipt for code4lib 2013 and saw that something called RegOnline (owned by Lanyon Solutions Inc) was used to process my event registration. Though I'm not sure this is the same company, RegOnline, Lanyon Solutions Inc, and ACTIVE Network, LLC all share the same physical address. I suspect these three companies are one and the same and will refer to them as ACTIVE Network, LLC for the rest of this email. I did a little investigating and found out that ACTIVE Network, LLC. uses unscrupulous business practices to trick people into singing up for their annual subscription. The crux of this is an automatic opt-in they employ while processing enrollments for third parties. Though I'm very embarrassed I didn't catch this, in my own defense I wasn't expecting it while registering for an academic conference. I'm not blaming anyone nor am I angry with anyone on this list. I only send this email to inquire and inform: 1. To see if anyone else has had a similar experience. 2. To warn other people from code4lib to check their bank statements. 3. To plead with the community to stop using ACTIVE Network, LLC and anything affiliated with them for registration. Let me be frank for a moment. ACTIVE Network, LLC engages in highly unethical business practices. I did not intend to enroll in any annual subscriptions when I registered for code4lib and I never would have agreed to anything of the sort had I noticed what was happening. Additionally, the subscription isn't at all relevant to code4lib. I'm not even sure what value is being provided by the subscription. I think it has something to do with coupons for outdoor exercise equipment but I'm not even sure. Also, these guys are bad. They lost class action lawsuits in Iowa and Vermont. In fact, this whole thing is just bad all around. Since noticing the fraudulent charges this morning, I've already disputed them with my bank and filed a formal complaint against ACTIVE Network, LLC with the better business bureau. Apparently I'm not the only one: 1. http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/the-fit-list/Active-Network-Consumer-Complaints.html 2. http://www.yelp.com/biz/active-network-san-diego?sort_by=date_desc 3. http://legalnewsline.com/news/253622-active-network-will-pay-160k-to-consumers-after-action-by-vermont-ag 4. https://encrypted.google.com/search?hl=enq=Iowa%20ACTIVE%20Network%2C%20LLC#hl=enq=Active+Network+scam I apologize if I've made an error in my investigation or if I've done something inappropriate by emailing this list. I can't imagine that anyone would have intended anything like this but I thought you should all be aware. Sincerely, Brad Busenius Web Administrator The University of Chicago Library (773) 702-4391
Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib registration repercussions?
Hello Brad, I'm sorry to hear about the suspicious charges! Per your request, I checked the history of the the account I used to pay for 2013 and did not find a reoccurring charge like the one you described. I wonder what happened with your account... Thanks, Becky Sent from the ball and chain On Mar 12, 2015 7:09 PM, Brad Busenius bbusen...@uchicago.edu wrote: Hi everybody, I hope this is the right place to inquire about this. I have some information about a possible problem with the company handling registration for code4lib. I recently noticed a suspicious charge on my credit card for the amount of $64.95. The charge showed up as ACT*ACTIVE-NETWORK. After some investigation I found out this was from a company called ACTIVE Network, LLC. Apparently this company handles registration for events. To my dismay I found out that I had been charged for this annually since 2013. I'm very embarrassed that 1. I didn't notice this during the registration process and 2. I didn't catch the charges earlier. Anyhow, after a quick email search I found something surprising; I had received emails from this company at my /work/ email address. I never noticed the emails because they looked like junkmail, however, upon reviewing them I discovered that at some point I had supposedly registered for a free trial that ended after a month, at which point I was automatically enrolled into an annual subscription. Needless to say, I//did /not/ ever sign up for any trial or subscription, at least not to my knowledge. Since I have only used my personal credit card for work purposes 3 times, it was easy to tie this to code4lib 2013. I looked at my receipt for code4lib 2013 and saw that something called RegOnline (owned by Lanyon Solutions Inc) was used to process my event registration. Though I'm not sure this is the same company, RegOnline, Lanyon Solutions Inc, and ACTIVE Network, LLC all share the same physical address. I suspect these three companies are one and the same and will refer to them as ACTIVE Network, LLC for the rest of this email. I did a little investigating and found out that ACTIVE Network, LLC. uses unscrupulous business practices to trick people into singing up for their annual subscription. The crux of this is an automatic opt-in they employ while processing enrollments for third parties. Though I'm very embarrassed I didn't catch this, in my own defense I wasn't expecting it while registering for an academic conference. I'm not blaming anyone nor am I angry with anyone on this list. I only send this email to inquire and inform: 1. To see if anyone else has had a similar experience. 2. To warn other people from code4lib to check their bank statements. 3. To plead with the community to stop using ACTIVE Network, LLC and anything affiliated with them for registration. Let me be frank for a moment. ACTIVE Network, LLC engages in highly unethical business practices. I did not intend to enroll in any annual subscriptions when I registered for code4lib and I never would have agreed to anything of the sort had I noticed what was happening. Additionally, the subscription isn't at all relevant to code4lib. I'm not even sure what value is being provided by the subscription. I think it has something to do with coupons for outdoor exercise equipment but I'm not even sure. Also, these guys are bad. They lost class action lawsuits in Iowa and Vermont. In fact, this whole thing is just bad all around. Since noticing the fraudulent charges this morning, I've already disputed them with my bank and filed a formal complaint against ACTIVE Network, LLC with the better business bureau. Apparently I'm not the only one: 1. http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/the-fit-list/ Active-Network-Consumer-Complaints.html 2. http://www.yelp.com/biz/active-network-san-diego?sort_by=date_desc 3. http://legalnewsline.com/news/253622-active-network-will- pay-160k-to-consumers-after-action-by-vermont-ag 4. https://encrypted.google.com/search?hl=enq=Iowa%20ACTIVE% 20Network%2C%20LLC#hl=enq=Active+Network+scam I apologize if I've made an error in my investigation or if I've done something inappropriate by emailing this list. I can't imagine that anyone would have intended anything like this but I thought you should all be aware. Sincerely, Brad Busenius Web Administrator The University of Chicago Library (773) 702-4391
Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib registration repercussions?
ACTIVE is a company that handles sports event registration, unless code4lib had some sort of Athletic component I doubt that they were involved with this unknown charge and they are an upstanding company in my dealings with them though HyTek Team/Meet Manager. All in all I didn't investigate myself, but my dealings with ACTIVE have always been good. //Riley Sent from my Windows Phone -- Riley Childs Senior Charlotte United Christian Academy Library Services Administrator IT Services Administrator (704) 537-0331x101 (704) 497-2086 rileychilds.net @rowdychildren I use Lync (select External Contact on any XMPP chat client) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any files transmitted with it are the property of Charlotte United Christian Academy. This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain confidential information that is privileged and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not one of the named original recipients or have received this e-mail in error, please permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof. Thank you for your compliance. This email is also subject to copyright. No part of it nor any attachments may be reproduced, adapted, forwarded or transmitted without the written consent of the copyright ow...@cucawarriors.com From: Brad Buseniusmailto:bbusen...@uchicago.edu Sent: 3/12/2015 8:09 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] code4lib registration repercussions? Hi everybody, I hope this is the right place to inquire about this. I have some information about a possible problem with the company handling registration for code4lib. I recently noticed a suspicious charge on my credit card for the amount of $64.95. The charge showed up as ACT*ACTIVE-NETWORK. After some investigation I found out this was from a company called ACTIVE Network, LLC. Apparently this company handles registration for events. To my dismay I found out that I had been charged for this annually since 2013. I'm very embarrassed that 1. I didn't notice this during the registration process and 2. I didn't catch the charges earlier. Anyhow, after a quick email search I found something surprising; I had received emails from this company at my /work/ email address. I never noticed the emails because they looked like junkmail, however, upon reviewing them I discovered that at some point I had supposedly registered for a free trial that ended after a month, at which point I was automatically enrolled into an annual subscription. Needless to say, I//did /not/ ever sign up for any trial or subscription, at least not to my knowledge. Since I have only used my personal credit card for work purposes 3 times, it was easy to tie this to code4lib 2013. I looked at my receipt for code4lib 2013 and saw that something called RegOnline (owned by Lanyon Solutions Inc) was used to process my event registration. Though I'm not sure this is the same company, RegOnline, Lanyon Solutions Inc, and ACTIVE Network, LLC all share the same physical address. I suspect these three companies are one and the same and will refer to them as ACTIVE Network, LLC for the rest of this email. I did a little investigating and found out that ACTIVE Network, LLC. uses unscrupulous business practices to trick people into singing up for their annual subscription. The crux of this is an automatic opt-in they employ while processing enrollments for third parties. Though I'm very embarrassed I didn't catch this, in my own defense I wasn't expecting it while registering for an academic conference. I'm not blaming anyone nor am I angry with anyone on this list. I only send this email to inquire and inform: 1. To see if anyone else has had a similar experience. 2. To warn other people from code4lib to check their bank statements. 3. To plead with the community to stop using ACTIVE Network, LLC and anything affiliated with them for registration. Let me be frank for a moment. ACTIVE Network, LLC engages in highly unethical business practices. I did not intend to enroll in any annual subscriptions when I registered for code4lib and I never would have agreed to anything of the sort had I noticed what was happening. Additionally, the subscription isn't at all relevant to code4lib. I'm not even sure what value is being provided by the subscription. I think it has something to do with coupons for outdoor exercise equipment but I'm not even sure. Also, these guys are bad. They lost class action lawsuits in Iowa and Vermont. In fact, this whole thing is just bad all around. Since noticing the fraudulent charges this morning, I've already disputed them with my bank and filed a formal complaint against ACTIVE Network, LLC with the better business bureau. Apparently I'm not the only one: 1.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Drupal code club
And me! ___ Janice Banser, Systems Librarian Simon Fraser University Library jban...@sfu.ca | 778.782.7665 - Original Message - From: Debra Riley-Huff riley...@olemiss.edu To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 6:43:27 PM Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Drupal code club Count me in as well! *Debra Riley-Huff* Head of Web Services and Associate Professor The University of Mississippi Libraries J.D. Williams Library P.O. Box 1848 University, MS 38677-1848 U.S.A. 1-662-915-7353 riley...@olemiss.edu | libraries.olemiss.edu On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 10:48 AM, Sean Q Hendricks sqhe...@clemson.edu wrote: I'd be interested as well. Sean Hendricks -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Brown, Bryan Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 6:31 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Drupal code club With the overwhelming response to the recent post about a Python/PyMARC code club on the Code4Lib list, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in something similar for Drupal. As a Drupal user and a wannabe module developer, I'm finding that reading other people's modules (especially core) is one of the best ways to really understand what's going on under the hood. Much like Python, Drupal has its own unique idioms and ways of looking at problems, and reading modules helps one get into this mindset. If anyone else is interested in this, please let me know either through a reply to this thread or a direct email (bjbr...@fsu.edu). If there is sufficient interest, I'll try to set up something similar to what the Python/PyMARC crowd is doing. - Bryan Brown
[CODE4LIB] 2015 Access Conference: Call for Proposals
AccessYYZ: Call for Proposals September 8-11, 2015 Access is Canada’s premier library technology conference, bringing together librarians, technicians, developers, and programmers to discuss cutting-edge library technologies. This is the 22nd year of Access and we’re thrilled to bring the conference to Toronto, Ontario! AccessYYZ will be held at the beautiful Bram and Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library in September 2015. This year, we’re looking for the most innovative and creative ways that tech has been or could be implemented in your library - whether it’s big, small, or completely theoretical! Are you using a Raspberry Pi to build custom hardware? How might linked open data changing your day-to-day library services in the future? Have you been working to foster a renewed culture of tech exploration among your staff? We want to hear all about it! We would especially love to see proposals from public libraries, special libraries, and other places outside the ivory tower that are using library technologies in new and innovative ways. In time-honoured Access tradition, we want to take advantage of the flexibility of single track conference planning by letting you propose your preferred session length and format. Let us know if you want to do a traditional talk, a poster presentation, a demo, Pecha Kucha, a lightning talk, a panel of experts or something completely different. Be creative! In your proposal, let us know... * Your name, position, and affiliation * If you’ve presented at Access before * The format of your proposed session * In 1-2 paragraphs, the content of your proposed session * And, if your presentation is not accepted in its proposed format, if you would be willing to present in an alternate format (e.g. poster presentation, lightning talk, panel) Please submit proposals to accesslib...@gmail.commailto:accesslib...@gmail.commailto:accesslib...@gmail.com by March 20, 2015. You can check out the 2014 conference program herehttp://accessconference.ca/about/past-conferences/2014-calgary-mn/preconference-program/.
Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib registration repercussions?
A follow-up - the charge name that is listed on my statement for 2013 registration is WithdrawalACT*Council on Library which is different than what you have listed in your statement. :-( Thanks, Becky Sent from the ball and chain On Mar 12, 2015 7:22 PM, Becky Yoose b.yo...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Brad, I'm sorry to hear about the suspicious charges! Per your request, I checked the history of the the account I used to pay for 2013 and did not find a reoccurring charge like the one you described. I wonder what happened with your account... Thanks, Becky Sent from the ball and chain On Mar 12, 2015 7:09 PM, Brad Busenius bbusen...@uchicago.edu wrote: Hi everybody, I hope this is the right place to inquire about this. I have some information about a possible problem with the company handling registration for code4lib. I recently noticed a suspicious charge on my credit card for the amount of $64.95. The charge showed up as ACT*ACTIVE-NETWORK. After some investigation I found out this was from a company called ACTIVE Network, LLC. Apparently this company handles registration for events. To my dismay I found out that I had been charged for this annually since 2013. I'm very embarrassed that 1. I didn't notice this during the registration process and 2. I didn't catch the charges earlier. Anyhow, after a quick email search I found something surprising; I had received emails from this company at my /work/ email address. I never noticed the emails because they looked like junkmail, however, upon reviewing them I discovered that at some point I had supposedly registered for a free trial that ended after a month, at which point I was automatically enrolled into an annual subscription. Needless to say, I//did /not/ ever sign up for any trial or subscription, at least not to my knowledge. Since I have only used my personal credit card for work purposes 3 times, it was easy to tie this to code4lib 2013. I looked at my receipt for code4lib 2013 and saw that something called RegOnline (owned by Lanyon Solutions Inc) was used to process my event registration. Though I'm not sure this is the same company, RegOnline, Lanyon Solutions Inc, and ACTIVE Network, LLC all share the same physical address. I suspect these three companies are one and the same and will refer to them as ACTIVE Network, LLC for the rest of this email. I did a little investigating and found out that ACTIVE Network, LLC. uses unscrupulous business practices to trick people into singing up for their annual subscription. The crux of this is an automatic opt-in they employ while processing enrollments for third parties. Though I'm very embarrassed I didn't catch this, in my own defense I wasn't expecting it while registering for an academic conference. I'm not blaming anyone nor am I angry with anyone on this list. I only send this email to inquire and inform: 1. To see if anyone else has had a similar experience. 2. To warn other people from code4lib to check their bank statements. 3. To plead with the community to stop using ACTIVE Network, LLC and anything affiliated with them for registration. Let me be frank for a moment. ACTIVE Network, LLC engages in highly unethical business practices. I did not intend to enroll in any annual subscriptions when I registered for code4lib and I never would have agreed to anything of the sort had I noticed what was happening. Additionally, the subscription isn't at all relevant to code4lib. I'm not even sure what value is being provided by the subscription. I think it has something to do with coupons for outdoor exercise equipment but I'm not even sure. Also, these guys are bad. They lost class action lawsuits in Iowa and Vermont. In fact, this whole thing is just bad all around. Since noticing the fraudulent charges this morning, I've already disputed them with my bank and filed a formal complaint against ACTIVE Network, LLC with the better business bureau. Apparently I'm not the only one: 1. http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/the-fit-list/ Active-Network-Consumer-Complaints.html 2. http://www.yelp.com/biz/active-network-san-diego?sort_by=date_desc 3. http://legalnewsline.com/news/253622-active-network-will- pay-160k-to-consumers-after-action-by-vermont-ag 4. https://encrypted.google.com/search?hl=enq=Iowa%20ACTIVE% 20Network%2C%20LLC#hl=enq=Active+Network+scam I apologize if I've made an error in my investigation or if I've done something inappropriate by emailing this list. I can't imagine that anyone would have intended anything like this but I thought you should all be aware. Sincerely, Brad Busenius Web Administrator The University of Chicago Library (773) 702-4391
