Re: [CODE4LIB] Same CMS for both Intranet and Public websites?
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 listu...@chillco.com wrote: FWIW, we prefer Confluence for documentation-centric intranets.
[CODE4LIB] PastPerfect-MARC
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
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Services Librarian, Ithaca College Library
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.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2012 Seattle Update.
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 youn...@u.washington.eduwrote: 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
Re: [CODE4LIB] OCLC Search API with blank ISBN always returns The Social Network
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 brice.sta...@umb.edu 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 ullwskey= I'm just surprised that it doesn't throw the usual Record does not exist message. Brice Stacey
Re: [CODE4LIB] OCLC Search API with blank ISBN always returns The Social Network
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 brice.sta...@umb.edu 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 ullwskey= I'm just surprised that it doesn't throw the usual Record does not exist message. Brice Stacey
Re: [CODE4LIB] Adding VIAF links to Wikipedia
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 e...@pobox.com wrote: On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Ralph LeVan ralphle...@gmail.com 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
