[CODE4LIB] Job: Database and Web Applications Developer at University of London
University of London Computer Centre (ULCC) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Web and Database Developer to join its expanding team of specialists in academic and research technologies. ULCC's Digital Archives and Research Technologies team is involved in a wide range of projects and services for the HE and cultural heritage sectors, in the UK and internationally, including systems for digital archives, libraries and research repositories. Current and recent projects have included work on linked data and open-metadata, text-mining, e-books, social networking, Web and blog archiving, and digital preservation training and consultancy. Partners and funders have included many of the colleges of University of London, the JISC, the National Archives, The British Library, the European Union, AHRC and Mellon Foundation. We predominantly use open-sourceWeb technologies based on LAMP (including PHP and Perl) and AJAX, including GNU EPrints, MediaWiki and WordPress. Requirements The successful candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to two exciting new projects developing online tools for collaborative transcription, extending the work of the award-winning Transcribe Bentham project, a partnership with University College London. You will also be expected to contribute to our work on managing digital repositories for many London-based HEIs, and contribute proactively to new opportunities. About The Department ULCC has over 40 years experience of delivering high quality, cost effective IT services to the UK education and research sector. The staff of 70+ professionals ranges from archivists, designers and e-learning advisers to programmers and network engineers. ULCC has technical experts and customer support specialists, enabling delivery of complete solutions.We have a strong open source and shared services ethos. We provide a full range of e-learning services to 150 customers with over 1,000,000 users with the Moodle VLE at the centre. Our innovative personalisation framework for learning also includes student support and assessment. We provide digital repositories to support the research and library communities using EPrints software. We have a state of the art data centre where we provide co-location and managed hosting. We also provide shared services management information systems.ULCC also develops and implements the IT strategy for the central University which includes services for over 50,000 distance learning students in association with the University of London International Programmes and 3,500 internal students. Further Information The position is for 18 months in the first instance. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is on Thursday, 15 November 2012. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday, 3 December 2012. The University offers membership to the Universities' Superannuation Scheme (USS). Pursuing equal opportunities and excellence in education. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4483/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Curator at British Library
The research landscape is changing rapidly in the digital age, with scholars able to ask new types of questions and answer them in novel ways. As one of the British Library's Digital Curators you will play a role in the exciting transformational steps that will change the way the Library provides access to its collections in digital form. You will also assist in the development of programmes to train staff in the opportunities for and practices of digital scholarship. The work will involve tracking developments in digital scholarship, creating partnerships which can support the Library's strategic objectives and encouraging, supporting and assisting curators to realise their vision for integrating digital content into a seamless research experience. You will have a good understanding of digital scholarship, preferably gained from working in a research library, academic or other appropriate environment. You will have excellent information technology skills, including web-based skills and experience of the tools and technologies that support digital scholarship. Excellent Project Management, oral and written communication skills are also essential for this post. **Job purpose:** To contribute to the development and implementation of the Library's Digital Scholarship Strategy. To support curators and other professionals in the integration of digital collections and digital tools into routine curatorial functions. To lead the project management of complex digital or digitisation projects, working closely with curators in discipline areas. To train and advise staff throughout the Library in digital scholarship. **Key areas of responsibility** * To track developments in digital scholarship and the demand from users for new ways of researching which can exploit digital content * To create partnerships, internal and external, which can support the Library's strategic objectives in acquiring digital content, or exploiting the collection in digital ways * To develop models of digital scholarship for arts and humanities and the social sciences and helping to integrate these within curatorial areas * To encourage, support and assist curators in discipline areas to realise their vision of integrating a variety of formats into a seamless research experience or of digitising particular parts of the Library's collections * To lead on the delivery of major projects requiring complex project management and deep knowledge of digital scholarship, including managing dedicated resource * To train staff throughout the Library in the opportunities for and practices of digital scholarship. **Resources managed** * Curators, support staff, and project budgets [will vary] **Main tasks** * Content development and collection management * To contribute to implementing the annual Digital Scholarship Action Plan * To research and scan Higher Education policy and practice, notably but not exclusively in digital humanities and the social sciences. * To identify digital scholarship opportunities that the Library should pursue to support the researcher, and disseminate to colleagues information about new methodologies and technologies emerging * To develop in collaboration with Library curators partnerships with research groups in the UK or overseas to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship in developing joint projects or sharing expertise which can support the researcher * To examine trends in digital publishing in order to support curators in their content development decisions * To identify in collaboration with external researchers, partners and Library curators ways in which to exploit the collection in digital terms, both through digitisation and integration of formats, which can expand our or researchers' understanding of the collection * To actively support curators by examining with them how to realise their vision of digital scholarship. * To train and advise curators and other staff in all aspects of digital scholarship, especially digital scholarship methodologies, and help them plan and develop proposals for digitisation, bring formats together, or introduce digital tools to aid the research experience * To develop business plans and proposals for major digital scholarship projects. * To manage major digital scholarship projects. **Resources management** * To manage project-based staff as required and work within budget on a project-by-project basis * To resolve queries in regular meetings with DFM representatives * To review Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities within the department, co-ordinate CI discussions, establish priorities and undertake projects that drive continuous improvement locally and corporately * To motivate, encourage and manage direct reports, give feedback on performance on a frequent basis, undertake performance Management Review (PMR) reports for self and others on time and filed by end of the appropriate
Re: [CODE4LIB] Bibliographic software
Hi Pierre, I'm not familiar with wikindx so can't speak to its strengths and weaknesses, especially for your particular needs. Did you consider Zotero or Mendeley? They are mature products that do everything you describe, and they're free (up to a point). If you did consider them, I'd be interested to hear what wikindx does differently. EndNote is also out there, but I'd steer clear of it unless you have a large EndNote user base already. Josh
[CODE4LIB] Job: Computer Services Associate: Library Automation at Valdosta State University
This position reports to the Odum Library Automation Department, and is assigned to work with the VSU Archives and Special Collections Department. This position is responsible for managing the development of metadata, textual encoding, as well as the day-to-day progress of a wide variety of digital reformatting projects including scanning, optical character recognition, image and text editing, This person is responsible for maintaining items in the Vtext Institutional Repository and the VSU Archives web sites and its databases. This person directly supervises all student digital projects in Archives and Special Collections. Work is performed under general supervision following national and local metadata, imaging, and mark-up standards and best practices. Other duties as assigned. M-F; 40 hours week; some evening and weekend work may be required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree with background in humanities or social sciences AND one to two years related progressively responsible archives digital experience; Required experience includes digital archival work, including Photoshop manipulation, OCR work, and familiarity with metadata standards. Familiarity with PHP coding and MySQL databases are also required. Preferred Qualifications Some experience with Library Science theory, gained through work in the MLIS program to augment technical skills. Prefer a working knowledge of American History which will help in the Archives work. Ability to work independently; Ability to maintain accurate records; Effective oral and written skills. Ability to perform diverse, technical, and complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to exercise independent judgment; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and general public; Ability to work successfully in a production-oriented environment; Ability to direct the work of others and provide training on a variety of technical projects; Ability to work in a fluid environment with many variations from the routine. Gather data for decision making from technical manuals, lists or reports. Accurate typing skills (30 w.p.m.); Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4459/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Analyst at American Theological Library Association
The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) seeks qualified applicants for a position as Systems Analyst within the Department of Information Systems. The Systems Analyst is a key member of the team responsible for server/desktop support, networking, backup and other essential duties outlined below. This integral position will sustain the ongoing mission to provide a high level of support to ATLA staff, systems, and others. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Server/Desktop support • Managing data backup and restore operations • Install and configure( servers/desktops/printers/etc) • Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware • Oversee maintenance, repair and replacement of electronic equipment • Manage networking infrastructure • Troubleshooting end user issues (desktop/network/printer/phone/etc) • Maintain and contribute to support documentation • Manage onsite security and phone systems • Provide support for Office365 services • Microsoft Office suite training for end users • Define and oversee systems projects • Communicate with and manage outside consultants • Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Strong understanding of Windows AD environment • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server/Desktop OS and Office Suites • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of virtualization software • Ability to work as part of a team as well as on an individual basis • Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills • Knowledge of networking technologies (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, ACL) Qualifications • Minimum 4 yr. degree in systems-related field or 6 years system administration experience • Unified storage device experience a plus • MCSE a plus • CCNA a plus • RHCT a plus Tools and Equipment Used Computer, server, switch, router, firewall, phone system, printers, copiers, fax Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to do a great deal of typing. The employee will be required to use a computer mouse to adequately make use of computer systems. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. About ATLA Established in 1946, the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) is a 501 (c) (3) professional association of nearly 1,000 individual, institutional and affiliate members providing programs, products and services in support of theological and religious studies libraries and librarians. The mission of ATLA is to foster the study of theology and religion by enhancing the development of theological and religious studies libraries and librarianship. The organization provides a wide range of services and products to support the work of both individual and institutional members, including: workshops; an Annual Conference; member publications and discounts; and bibliographic indexes and full text collections in theology and religion. Thousands of libraries around the world subscribe to ATLA's bibliographic tools for the scholarly study of religion and theology. The prestigious product line, produced and supported by an in-house team of content, technical and marketing experts, includes the ATLA Religion Database® (RDB®). RDB is the premier online index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion, which currently includes more than 1.8 million records. ATLA also produces ATLASerials® (ATLAS®), an online full-text collection of more than 220 major religion and theology journals selected by leading religion scholars and theologians, as well as ATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index® (ATLA CPLI®), which provides indexing of materials expressly addressing the practice and intellectual tradition of Roman Catholicism. In addition, the organization works with several publishing partners to co-produce electronic versions of ATLA products. ATLA also oversees various historical archives initiatives. To learn more about ATLA please visit: www.atla.com. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4471/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Librarian at University of Rochester
The River Campus Libraries at the University of Rochester seeks an innovative and collaborative Data Librarian to design and establish a new research data support service at a leading research university. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Public Services, the Data Librarian plays a key role in developing services and policies to collect, manage, curate, provide access to, and assist in the analysis of data. The Data Librarian will work collaboratively with faculty, graduate students, reference librarians, metadata librarians, and information technology staff to develop and implement a campus-wide data program. Responsibilities include: * Develop a comprehensive data management program to serve the needs of faculty and students from the School of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering and the Simon School of Business. * Work in collaboration with subject librarians to build liaisons with faculty, students, and staff in the collection, curation, and reuse of data. * Provide support in the discovery, use, and management of locally created and externally available data. * Develop best practices for data management, stewardship, and sustainable programs. * Provide support for researchers and students on collection, storage, preservation, and use of data, including meeting funding agency data management requirements. * Collaborate with subject librarians to develop sustainable and domain-appropriate data services in support of research across the River Campus. * Participate in research support and instruction for academic departments and collaborate with subject librarians. * Monitor new data and metadata requirements, practices, and standards adopted by government agencies and domain groups. * The Data Librarian may serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments. Required Qualifications: * Master's degree in science, information science, or related data-intensive discipline or a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program * An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or work experience * Demonstrated understanding of the issues involved with data management and curation, including format migration, preservation, metadata, and data retrieval * Knowledge of research data lifecycle concepts and issues * Familiarity with federal funding requirements for data management * Familiarity with common metadata standards such as DDI * Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment * Excellent written and oral communication skills Desired Qualifications: * Experience with institutional (DSpace, Fedora, DigiTool) or subject repository systems * Knowledge of trends and issues in higher education, research, and technology * Demonstrated engagement with activities related to data management and preservation nationally * Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and development Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4474/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Information Management Program Manager at Harvard University
The Information Management Services group in Knowledge and Library Services at Harvard Business School seeks an experienced Information Management Program Manager who will be responsible for planning, assessing, implementing, and improving Information Management Services (IMS) work through projects and activities. This includes coordination across four practice areas (metadata, taxonomy, search, and analytics), analysis and strategic planning, and development of key project deliverables. The IM Program Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the programs and services of the IMS unit and will be the primary customer liaison for all IMS initiatives. He/she will champion information management strategy and accepted practices throughout Harvard Business School by developing communication strategies, delivering projects, and continuously assessing and improving the HBS IMS process lifecycle. Reports to the Director, Information Management Services. Participates as part of the Information Management Services team, and with the KLS Information Lifecycle Manager. Coordinates and works closely with the HBS Information Technology Group and HBS Marketing and Communications. Works directly with various internal customers across HBS to ensure their information management needs are met and project deliverables are produced leveraging the IMS suite of products and services. Works with peers in Knowledge and Library Services to educate them about new information management work and train / provide assistance with using IM tools and techniques. Pre-employment identity and criminal background screening will be conducted. Requirements: * College degree required, preferably in Information Management, Information Architecture, or Information Science. M.L.S., M.I.S, or equivalent degree preferred. * Minimum of 5 years of experience managing information management, information architecture, or information services projects and/or programs. * Strong negotiation, communication skills (both verbal and written), and problem solving skills are required. * Must be able to present information management topics to customers and partners in terms they can understand. * Excellent analytical and process management skills required. * Proven project management skills, including experience working with cross-organizational teams required. * Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a team member and working with staff at various levels of the organization. * Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams. * Ability to take initiative and act independently while seeking input from subject matter experts as needed to make solid program recommendations. * Ability to understand and balance user, business, information management practice, and IT needs at the program and project levels. * Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to challenges. * Solid understanding of information and knowledge management and architecture principles and practices is desired. * Experience with content management processes, taxonomy and metadata management tools, and change management processes desired. * Familiarity with standards and best practices in the areas of metadata management, tagging strategies, taxonomy implementation, findability and search, and analytics and KPI management desired. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4481/
[CODE4LIB] Job: ILS Systems Administrator at Progressive Technology Federal Systems
**Description:** PTFS, a privately owned, Maryland-based company providing digital archiving and library solutions, as well as professional services including digitization, library staffing, and integration services, has an immediate opening for an ILS Systems Administrator at a client site in VA. **Responsibilities:** The ILS Systems Administrator will have the following responsibilities: • Provide systems administration for an integrated library system (ILS) (SIRSI Symphony) (including maintaining back-ups, running systems administration utilities, creating and modifying reports, customization and coding of the SIRSI interface and coordinating vendor support • Diagnose and solve problems relating to on-line public access catalog, cataloging, circulation, serials control, acquisition, self-check interface and hardware • Establish workflows • Perform annual inventory utilizing ILS • Perform upgrades of ILS software • Customize ILS interface by performing in-house coding • Support self-checkout equipment • Maintain library electronic interfaces on both public website and intranet • Update, compose and create content in electronic format assuring accuracy and proper display. • Perform coding to create html files, create and enhance the experience of the library's digital assets and customize the library's intranet presence using SharePoint • Work with the library's database service providers to customize their interface • Create and maintain digital repositories • Compile and distribute reports on the metrics/statistics for all of the library's services. • Troubleshoot problems with staff computers and public-access workstations in library reading room • Test new media and library applications as necessary. • Recommend, support and customize an advanced ILS as needed • Coordinate with staff and vendors to resolve difficulties that cannot be resolved in-house • Develop monthly status reports • Assist library patrons in the use of all digital resources, self-check equipment and library equipment. • Maintain and create documentation related to all duties **Requirements:** The candidate must have the following experience: • Hands-on experience administering a SIRSI or related Integrated Library System (ILS) • Working knowledge of the UNIX operating system • At least 4 years demonstrated experience supporting web technologies such as HTML, XML and CSS • At least 2 years demonstrated experience creating and coding Unix shell scripts • Ability to use Photoshop • At least 2 years hands-on experience developing sites using SharePoint • Ability to use the OCLC bibliographic utility and online authority files • At least 4 years hands-on experience trouble-shooting computer hardware and networks • At least 4 years hands-on experience creating and coding web accessible electronic interfaces for databases using advanced technologies • Ability to support RFID • Must stay abreast of new library focused technologies and be able to recommend and support a new ILS • At least 4 years experience in a library setting **Education:** Masters' Library Science Required. **Security Clearance Required**: None Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4485/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Project Specialist at Open PHACTS
This is a great temporary opportunity to work on a high profile European project alongside other RSC colleagues to March 2014. The RSC is part of a three year Innovative Medicines Initiative project called Open PHACTS (please visit the website openphacts.org). With 28 partners, the consortium is building a freely available platform, integrating pharmacological data from a variety of information resources, and providing tools and services to question this integrated data to support pharmacological research. The RSC's input into the project is in the areas of cheminformatics and community engagement. This opportunity is to carry out the community engagement responsibilities, in conjunction with the other RSC colleagues, promoting and developing the project's business plan with our consortium partners and associated partners. Your core role will be to build the project's visibility and deliver the project's community engagement and product development tasks. You will coordinate the definition and implementation of the project development plan and contribute to the business plan for post-project sustainability. You will build strong interactions with the project's associate partners, and develop and implement the project's communication plan in consultation with Richard Kidd and project partners. This will involve creating publicity materials to promote the project, and coordinating planned community workshops with project partners and associated organisations. For more information on the project, we recommend you look at the recent description of the project through the Open PHACTS website (see related links, below) and talk to Richard Kidd (01223 432344 - candidates only, no agencies please) if you're interested. **Essential Skills and qualifications** * A good honours degree in science (chemical science normally preferred). * Previous experience in STM publishing. * Developed communication and interpersonal skills. * Proven ability to work well within a team. * Good organisational and time-management skills are required together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. * Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly and effectively. **Desirable Skills and qualifications** * Demonstrates knowledge of and passion for the chemical sciences * Previous communications experience and conference attendance Based in Cambridge, UK. Salary £27,052-£30,057. Temporary position to March 2014. Vacancy reference no. 12-108 (Downloadable files at host URL) Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4492/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Communications and Access Manager at University of York
Applications are invited for the position of Communications and Access Manager in the Archaeology Data Service, available from January 2013. This is an opportunity to take a key project management role within a team environment. You will be responsible for promoting the ADS and usage of its digital resources. Applicants should have a first degree and postgraduate qualification, at least one of which should be in archaeology. The post is fixed term for 36 months and available from January 2013. Informal enquiries may be made to the ADS Director: Julian Richards (julian.richa...@york.ac.uk). Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4493/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digitization and Technology Librarian at Duke University
To capture and preserve both the original intellectual capital and resources produced or licensed/purchased by the Duke Divinity School in digital format and oversee the dissemination of these digital holdings. Responsibilities Digital Asset Management: * Ensure discoverability of and access to digitized resources through digital asset management. This includes developing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining digital repository software/digital asset management systems and interfacing with any necessary third party hosting services or vendors while ensuring persistent access to digital resources through such activities as backups and storage of digital masters. * Harvests digital assets from existing Duke owned archive/copyright cleared materials databases, and any databases for which we have purchased or obtained rights to do so when necessary for distribution through alternate interfaces for the purpose of adding value, in instances of server migration, and when sharing Duke owned or open source content with partner institutions in accordance with copyright laws. * Assists the library director in seeking partnerships and funding for acquiring and disseminating digital content related to the field of religious studies and the research interests of the Divinity School and Department of Religious studies faculty and students. * Maintains the Duke Divinity School Library Website. Digitization Management: * Establishes standards for digitization quality control including archival standards, access copy standards and standards for metadata cataloging in consultation with both the Rubenstein Library and Perkins Library on Duke's campus. * Ensures copyright compliance for all digitization activities of the library and materials deployed in electronic reserves and/or online course management systems at Duke Divinity School. * Oversees scanning workflows for the e-collections/databases and individual patron "scan on demand" and walk-up scanning services. Reference, Public Services, and Collaboration * Assists the Divinity Library reference staff with answering general IT related questions and concerns. * Interfaces with Divinity School, Religion Department faculty and administration and trains them in the use of scanning equipment and ingest of faculty or office generated materials into the digital repository or CMS as appropriate to faculty and staff needs. * Collaborates with counterparts in the wider Duke University Library setting, Duke Divinity School IT, and Duke University OIT. * Carries out and performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of the Divinity School Library. The above statement describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exclusive list of responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Qualifications It is the expectation that all Duke University Library staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity. Education Required: An MLS or advanced degree from an ALA accredited program, computer science program or related field. Preferred: An advanced degree in Religious Studies/Theology or a related field preferred. Experience Required: A work background that includes running information technology systems. Demonstrated experience with digital repository systems. Database infrastructure and maintenance including proficiency with XML, metadata crosswalking including XSLT and other scripting methods. Knowledge of structure query language (SQLL) and shell/command line usage. Website skills including SHTML, CSS, ASP and other languages consistent with website management. Familiarity with Metadata cataloging schema including Dublin Core, METS and MODS. Familiarity with library ILS systems/OPACs and discovery tools. Knowledge of object oriented design and programming languages is highly desirable. Comfort with overseeing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to train/interface with nontechnical audiences. Working Conditions Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible Normal office environment These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Salary and Benefits Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience. Environment Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities i
[CODE4LIB] 4th International PKP Scholarly Publishing Conference - Call for Papers
***Apologies for cross-posting*** The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) are pleased to announce the Fourth International PKP Scholarly Publishing Conference, which will be held from August 19 - 21, 2013 in Mexico City, Mexico. This is the first time that the PKP Conference is being held in Latin America, a region of the world that publishes almost exclusively in Open Access. The conference will provide a unique opportunity for exchange on innovative work in scholarly publishing, with a focus on the contributions of open source technologies. We look forward to hosting editors, publishers, librarians, researchers, developers, content aggregators, and PKP’s growing user community from around the world. Previous International PKP Scholarly Publishing conferences have brought together a remarkable array of presentations and participants from around the world. We anticipate an equally valuable experience in 2013. Proposals that address one or more of the following topics are especially encouraged: Reports on institutional, national, and regional open access policies, initiatives, and projects; Sustainability and alternative models for open access publishing; Quality, impact, and reach of Open Access publications; Open Access and higher education; Interoperability and information systems; New reading and publishing technologies. The conference will consist of a mixture of plenary presentations, parallel conference sessions, brief "lightning talks," posters, workshops, and an exhibitor’s hall. Presentations are welcome in both English and Spanish, with simultaneous translation available for some of the plenaries. Invited speakers will deliver plenary sessions around conference themes. Parallel sessions last up to two hours and will be a mixture of regular 15-minute presentations and 5-minute “Lightning Talks”. Sessions may consist of a case study, a research report, a "big idea" in publishing, outlining of a specific problem, as well as other options. Proposals (500 word maximum) should be submitted by March 1, 2013, using the submission guidelines and form available on our web site. All proposals will be subject to peer-review and decision will be announced no later than April 15, 2013. (For more information please see http://pkp.sfu.ca/ocs/pkp/index.php/pkp2013/pkp2013/schedConf/cfp) If you have any questions, please contact the PKP Conference Director, Juan Pablo Alperin at pkp2...@alperin.ca or Karen Meijer-Kline, at kmeij...@sfu.ca. Best regards, Karen Karen Meijer-Kline, MA MLIS Communications and Member Services Officer Public Knowledge Project (PKP) Simon Fraser University Library Email: kmeij...@sfu.ca Skype: kmeijerkline Telephone: 778-782-9626
