Re: [CODE4LIB] T-Shirt voting is now open!
dre wrote: There's a sign-in button at the upper right of the voting page. This uses your code4lib.org username and password (not your wiki user/pass). Once you're logged in you should see the voting options. Thanks for the email. Now I've got a code4lib.org username, I tried to log in. I had to enable javascript to get the vote site to work at all. It should at least mention that (fortunately, my organisation lets me enable javascript for specific sites) and ideally it should be allowed to vote without it, because some libraries are really locked down. Regards, -- MJ Ray (slef), member of www.software.coop, a for-more-than-profit co-op. http://koha-community.org supporter, web and library systems developer. In My Opinion Only: see http://mjr.towers.org.uk/email.html Available for hire (including development) at http://www.software.coop/
Re: [CODE4LIB] drupal barcamp or railsbridge?
Hello! Here's my two cents - for context, my day job has been coding on a Rails app for the past four months or so, and before that, I worked on an existing Drupal 6 installation for about a year. Rails is pretty neat, but it's a framework (much as Drupal is). If your goal is to pick up things that you can use in your day-to-day job working with a Drupal installation, it's probably not going to give you much - you can't really write a little bit of code in Rails and apply it to another framework, any more than you could write a little bit of Drupal and apply it to a Rails app. This isn't meant to push you away from the RailsBridge - I like Rails, and if you're likely to be creating new web applications that are separate from your Drupal install, it's definitely a worthwhile expenditure of time. But if you're looking for concrete things to take back to your day job, the Drupal Barcamp might be more useful. - Dave Not an authority on anything Mayo On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 8:14 AM, Paula Gray-Overtoom pgray...@monroe.lib.in.us wrote: I’m very excited that I will be attending the Code4Lib conference this year. This is my second one ever, so I still feel like a newbie. Anyway, I’m having a super tough time deciding whether to attend the Drupal or RailsBridge pre-conference programs. I’d love some feedback from some of you about which experience you think would be a good fit for me. I’m the one and only web person at my library. I have a Drupal 6 install for our public site and a Drupal 7 install for our intranet. So, of course I am interested in Drupal. As the web person though, it is my job to be able to write bits of code in Perl, PHP or whatever to make sure that our site is customized for a smooth experience for our staff and patrons. So, I’m also intrigued by the RailsBridge session and would be an absolute beginner there. I know the final decision is up to me, but I’m hoping I can get some ideas from all of you about the best choice. Thanks, Paula Paula Gray-Overtoom Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN 47408 812-349-3050 www.mcpl.info
Re: [CODE4LIB] T-Shirt voting is now open!
On Jan 7, 2013, at 7:25 AM, MJ Ray m...@phonecoop.coop wrote: dre wrote: There's a sign-in button at the upper right of the voting page. This uses your code4lib.org username and password (not your wiki user/pass). Once you're logged in you should see the voting options. Thanks for the email. Now I've got a code4lib.org username, I tried to log in. I had to enable javascript to get the vote site to work at all. It should at least mention that (fortunately, my organisation lets me enable javascript for specific sites) and ideally it should be allowed to vote without it, because some libraries are really locked down. I am skeptical of this claim. In 2013, if organizations are disabling javascript, tremendous parts of the web are broken for them. That said, the diebold-o-tron is FLOSS (http://code.google.com/p/conferencekeeper/source/checkout - currently running from the 'diebold' branch), so patches welcome if you have the inclination to submit a non-js dependent version. -Ross. Regards, -- MJ Ray (slef), member of www.software.coop, a for-more-than-profit co-op. http://koha-community.org supporter, web and library systems developer. In My Opinion Only: see http://mjr.towers.org.uk/email.html Available for hire (including development) at http://www.software.coop/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Senior Network Engineer at Howard County Library System
It's really quite simple. Howard County Library System (HCLS) is a world-class organization because we hire world-class people. Whether working directly with our customers or behind the scenes, our remarkable team is committed to delivering high quality public education for all ages. Annually, our customer base -- a community of over 285,000 people -- visits our six branches 3 million times, borrows 7.1 million items, and generates 2 million research assistance interactions. Annual attendance to our classes and events is a quarter of a million people. We offer a friendly, collaborative work environment and a generous benefits package including 14 paid holidays and your birthday off! We are currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer. Brief summary of duties: * Manages HCLS WAN AND LANs * Analyzes, designs, installs, configures, maintains and repairs the network infrastructure and application components * Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configuration * Liaises with vendors and other outside parties as appropriate to maintain network connectivity * Notifies HCLS staff if changes, problems and/or outages occur * Provides on-site rapid response to correct or identify the cause of IT system problems and/or outages Grade 15; position located at the Central Branch Administration Full-time; 37.5 hours per week This position is open until filled. Interested? To view the full listing and apply for this position, visit our website: http://www.hclibrary.org . If you have any questions, please e-mail Stacey Fields (stacey.fields at hclibrary dot org). http://www.hclibrary.org/uploads/Senior%20Network%20Engineer%20PD%20-%20Decemb er%202012(1).pdf Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5364/
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal Call for Papers (proposals due mid-Jan, publication anticipated mid-Apr)
Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting): The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future. We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 20th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 20th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid April 2013, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at: http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to jour...@code4lib.org by Friday, January 18, 2013. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message. C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 18 issues (issue #19 anticipated this month) published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org Remember, for consideration for the 20th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to jour...@code4lib.org no later than Friday, January 18, 2013. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee -- Peter Murray Assistant Director, Technology Services Development LYRASIS peter.mur...@lyrasis.org +1 678-235-2955 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 800.999.8558 Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org LYRASIS: Great Libraries. Strong Communities. Innovative Answers.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Programmer II STEM Instructor at Howard County Library System
It's really quite simple. Howard County Library System (HCLS) is a world-class organization because we hire world-class people. Whether working directly with our customers or behind the scenes, our remarkable team is committed to delivering high quality public education for all ages. Annually, our customer base -- a community of over 285,000 people -- visits our six branches 3 million times, borrows 7.1 million items, and generates 2 million research assistance interactions. Annual attendance to our classes and events is a quarter of a million people. We offer a friendly, collaborative work environment and a generous benefits package including 14 paid holidays and your birthday off! We are currently seeking a Web Programmer STEM Instructor. Brief summary of duties: * Designs, develops and maintains staff intranet and provides development support for the organization's dynamic website * Performs coding and testing of intranet functionality * Leads website and web application test cases development and implementation, as well as identifies and resolves errors * Works with IT team members, Research staff, and vendors to analyze potential web-based software requirements and create and refine specifications * Writes and updates technical documentation and assists in the creation of user documentation * Contributes to issue resolution reporting and reference logs Grade 9; position located at the Central Branch Administration Full-time; 37.5 hours per week This position is open until filled. Interested? To view the full listing and apply for this position, visit our website: http://www.hclibrary.org . If you have any questions, please e-mail Stacey Fields (stacey.fields at hclibrary dot org). http://www.hclibrary.org/uploads/Web%20Programmer%20II%20%20STEM%20Instructor %20-%20January%202013.doc Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5365/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Still Accepting Applications: Senior Digital Library Developer at Northeastern University Libraries at Northeastern University
Snell Library at Northeastern University seeks an energetic, creative, experienced, and service-oriented developer to develop and maintain the core technical components for our digital library infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in the Libraries and in Information Services and will play a leading role in designing the primary architecture and workflows for many key systems and services. The Senior Digital Library Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and deploying new technologies, tools and resources to extend and enhance digital content and services, developing application programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate access to and integration between systems pathways; and will collaborate with IS colleagues to implement appropriate identity management and authentication policies. He or she will write and/or modify code and conduct quality assurance on code contributed by other developers. Initial projects include ongoing development of the Library's Digital Repository System (Fedora), creating connections between VIVO and various campus-based data sources, as well as leading the exploration and development of a suite of internal workflows and systems based on APIs provided by our library management system (Alma). The Senior Digital Library Developer works collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in IS and across campus, and participates in an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library technologies. Qualifications for this exciting position include: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 4 -6 years of development experience in an object oriented development environment such as Java required. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to formulate options, develop, and recommend solutions. * Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve numerous technical issues arising in a constantly changing work environment, and analytical skills and judgment to extrapolate from one situation to another and to make appropriate decisions in a dynamic work environment * Strong working knowledge of Java, SQL, XML/XSL. * Experience with web programming frameworks such as PHP, Rails or Django. * Ability to work in an API environment and experience developing REST-based services. * Demonstrated experience with Unix, Unix utilities, device handling, data storage, and basic UNIX administration. * Strong understanding of information organization and retrieval technologies used to organize, store, and access digital content. * Experience with programming best practices, including test-drive development and design patterns. * Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform compatibility and accessibility techniques. * Experience with Open Source software. * Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training and best practices encoding guidelines * Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment. * Experience with IT in a higher education setting desirable. Questions about this position or Northeastern's digital library program should be sent to Patrick Yott at p.y...@neu.edu. About Northeastern University Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs-our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning-build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. See northeastern.edu for more information About Snell Library at Northeastern University The Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. Resources include over 900,000 print volumes, 206,500 e-books, and 70,225 electronic journals. The Snell Library building welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year on the Boston campus and the Library's web site serves users around the world. The Library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a growing focus on networked information, and extensive special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives by developing its digital repository, digitizing unique collections, constructing integrated collaborative spaces, and fostering the adoption of digital media and the creation of new knowledge. Northeastern University Libraries leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. See
Re: [CODE4LIB] drupal barcamp or railsbridge?
Hi, If you are interested in Drupal's future as a platform attending the barcamp might give you a good idea where it is headed in the future given that the session moderaters have nicely arranged for Larry Garfield, the the head of Drupal 8's Web Services Initiative http://groups.drupal.org/wscci, to drop in for a portion of the day. Kevin From: David Mayo pobo...@gmail.com To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Sent: Monday, January 7, 2013 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] drupal barcamp or railsbridge? Hello! Here's my two cents - for context, my day job has been coding on a Rails app for the past four months or so, and before that, I worked on an existing Drupal 6 installation for about a year. Rails is pretty neat, but it's a framework (much as Drupal is). If your goal is to pick up things that you can use in your day-to-day job working with a Drupal installation, it's probably not going to give you much - you can't really write a little bit of code in Rails and apply it to another framework, any more than you could write a little bit of Drupal and apply it to a Rails app. This isn't meant to push you away from the RailsBridge - I like Rails, and if you're likely to be creating new web applications that are separate from your Drupal install, it's definitely a worthwhile expenditure of time. But if you're looking for concrete things to take back to your day job, the Drupal Barcamp might be more useful. - Dave Not an authority on anything Mayo On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 8:14 AM, Paula Gray-Overtoom pgray...@monroe.lib.in.us wrote: I’m very excited that I will be attending the Code4Lib conference this year. This is my second one ever, so I still feel like a newbie. Anyway, I’m having a super tough time deciding whether to attend the Drupal or RailsBridge pre-conference programs. I’d love some feedback from some of you about which experience you think would be a good fit for me. I’m the one and only web person at my library. I have a Drupal 6 install for our public site and a Drupal 7 install for our intranet. So, of course I am interested in Drupal. As the web person though, it is my job to be able to write bits of code in Perl, PHP or whatever to make sure that our site is customized for a smooth experience for our staff and patrons. So, I’m also intrigued by the RailsBridge session and would be an absolute beginner there. I know the final decision is up to me, but I’m hoping I can get some ideas from all of you about the best choice. Thanks, Paula Paula Gray-Overtoom Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN 47408 812-349-3050 www.mcpl.info
[CODE4LIB] Job: Archivist/Librarian at Library Associates Companies
LAC Group is seeking an Archivist/Librarian for a potential long-term contract with a prestigious federal agency located in Washington, DC. We are recruiting for several positions for this contract to run the library and information services for this agency department and these positions are contingent upon award. This library serves the agency's department, public, education community and other government agencies. The expected start date will be in early 2013. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, update and maintain digital archival projects Contribute to ERIC microfiche digitization project Develop and apply metadata for digital archival objects Coordinate activities of Reference Services staff; oversee quality assurance Coordinate collection of metrics and statics for Reference function Participate in providing reference and research services through regular duty at the reference desk and by responding to requests using the full range of available resources, with focus on archives and special collections Participate in liaison and outreach programs Stay abreast of the information needs and trends within the agency Stay abreast of trends in library and information science KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to organize and determine metadata for digital archives Create metadata based on Dublin Core, Open Archives, NARA, and similar standards Understanding of the role of the Library and the needs of its customers Provide general and specialized reference and research services on issues relating to education and educational policy Strong public/customer service orientation Understanding of the role of technology in library functions and services; ability to apply technology in functional area Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with a diverse community Ability to work independently and as part of a team QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: MLS from an ALA-accredited library/information science program Background in education or a related social science Demonstrated experience in managing a library or information service function Familiarity with federal contract requirements LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5366/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Research Developer, Digital Humanities at King's College London
R6/AAV/728/12-JM The Department of Digital Humanities, King's College London is looking for a highly motivated and technically sophisticated individual to join the research and development team. The position will involve data modelling and analysis, and the design and development of both editorial and administrative tools, and public facing web applications, across three research projects in the department's portfolio. The post is located in the Department of Digital Humanities. The Department is an international leader in the application of technology in research in the arts and humanities, and in the social sciences. It is in the School of Arts and Humanities, and undertakes research on a collaborative basis across discipline, institutional and national boundaries: it has collaborative relationships across King's College and with a large number of institutions and bodies in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate for this position will have wide experience in modelling structured data and developing tools to search, query, retrieve and display them using relational databases, RDF, and related technologies; in designing, writing and modifying programs which facilitate content creation; and collaborating in the development of integrated interfaces for web publication. Experience in creating and manipulating structured data with a range of RDB- related and web-delivery standards and technologies (SQL, SPARQL, Django/Python, Javascript/JQuery) is essential. Familiarity with ontologies, text processing techniques and standards-compliant XHTML and CSS is highly desirable, as is experience in the modelling of humanities data, especially that relating to manuscripts and documents. In addition you will need to have an understanding of how research is conducted in the humanities and social sciences and you will be expected to make a contribution to the departmental research profile. The successful candidate will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently. The successful candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to document their work in clear written English. The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 January 2013 Equality of opportunity is College policy. The appointment will be made within the Grade 6 scale, currently £31,331 to £37,382 per annum plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance. Fixed term contract for 1 year. For an informal discussion of the post please contact Paul Vetch on 020 7848 1040 or via email at paul.ve...@kcl.ac.uk. Further details and application packs are available on the College's website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs. All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number R6/AAV/728/12-JM. If you have any queries please contact your Recruitment Co-ordinator at recruitmentte...@kcl.ac.uk Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5375/
[CODE4LIB] Code4lib 2013 Minority and Gender Diversity Scholarship WInners
The Oregon State University and Digital Library Federation Code4lib 2013 Minority and Gender Diversity Scholarships Committee is pleased to announce and congratulate the five (5) winners of this year's minority and gender diversity scholarships. The awardees are: May Chan, Burnaby Public Library Myrna Morales, National Network of Libraries of Medicine New England Region Sarah Shealy, Richland Library Brian Wu, Graduate Student in Library and Information Sciences, UIUC Emily Zervas, Rockingham Free Public Library There was a very strong pool of applicants this year, and I believe this reflects both the strength of our profession and of the Code4lib Community. I would also like to express a deep appreciation to the members of the scholarship committee, who worked around holiday schedules and travel. So, a big thank you to Ed Corrado, Christina Salazar, Jodi Schneider, and Santi Thompson! Finally, once again a big thanks to Oregon State University Libraries and the Digital Library Federation – both of these organizations believe enough in both Code4lib and our efforts to continue to develop an inclusive community that they provided the funding to make the scholarships happen. -- jaf Jeremy Frumkin Assistant Dean / Chief Technology Strategist University of Arizona Libraries +1 520.626.7296 frumk...@u.library.arizona.edumailto:frumk...@u.library.arizona.edu Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein To clarify, add detail. Imagine that, to clarify, add detail. Clutter and overload are not attributes of information, they are failures of design. If the information is in chaos, don’t start throwing out information, instead fix the design. —Edward Tufte
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib 2013 Minority and Gender Diversity Scholarship WInners
This is someone's name! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 7, 2013, at 5:29 PM, Frumkin, Jeremy frumk...@u.library.arizona.edu wrote: The Oregon State University and Digital Library Federation Code4lib 2013 Minority and Gender Diversity Scholarships Committee is pleased to announce and congratulate the five (5) winners of this year's minority and gender diversity scholarships. The awardees are: May Chan, Burnaby Public Library Myrna Morales, National Network of Libraries of Medicine New England Region Sarah Shealy, Richland Library Brian Wu, Graduate Student in Library and Information Sciences, UIUC Emily Zervas, Rockingham Free Public Library There was a very strong pool of applicants this year, and I believe this reflects both the strength of our profession and of the Code4lib Community. I would also like to express a deep appreciation to the members of the scholarship committee, who worked around holiday schedules and travel. So, a big thank you to Ed Corrado, Christina Salazar, Jodi Schneider, and Santi Thompson! Finally, once again a big thanks to Oregon State University Libraries and the Digital Library Federation – both of these organizations believe enough in both Code4lib and our efforts to continue to develop an inclusive community that they provided the funding to make the scholarships happen. -- jaf Jeremy Frumkin Assistant Dean / Chief Technology Strategist University of Arizona Libraries +1 520.626.7296 frumk...@u.library.arizona.edumailto:frumk...@u.library.arizona.edu Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein To clarify, add detail. Imagine that, to clarify, add detail. Clutter and overload are not attributes of information, they are failures of design. If the information is in chaos, don’t start throwing out information, instead fix the design. —Edward Tufte
Re: [CODE4LIB] Do we really want two Blacklight pre-conferences?
The issue is that I would really like to participate in the RailsBridge pre-conference, but I had proposed the morning Blacklight session before Jason proposed the RailsBridge session. I would be willing to miss the RailsBridge session if we had tremendous demand for the morning Blacklight session, but that is not the impression I'm getting. I have marked the morning Blacklight session as cancelled on the wiki and I have added my name to the list of helpers for the RailsBridge session. The afternoon Blacklight session is still happening, and will be targeted for folks who are new to solr and rails. Adam, thank you for offering to gear the hydra session to cover the necessary parts of Blacklight. Shawn, you would be very welcome to join us at the afternoon Blacklight session, or it sounds like you'll be able to get a Blacklight intro in the Hydra session too. Cheers, Bess On Dec 14, 2012, at 6:22 AM, Adam Wead aw...@rockhall.org wrote: Bess, Shawn's point is well-taken. Is the issue that we don't have enough people to run both, or are we just trying to consolidate? To Shawn's point, you don't have to know Blacklight to use Hydra, although it certainly helps when you're trying to customize. Depending on the outcome, I could gear the Hydra session to cover the necessary bits of Blacklight. ...adam On Dec 14, 2012, at 6:54 AM, Shawn M Kiewel wrote: As one of the people signed up for the morning session, I'd like to object. I wanted to attend the morning Blacklight session for more background and deeper understanding, even though I am also going to the afternoon Hydra session. I also would like this, as I'm pretty sure I'm going to use Blacklight for my new technology stack, but I'm not sold on Hydra yet (I don't know enough to make that call, and we use DSpace already, instead of Fedora). But even if we go with the full Hydra stack, I'll still need to have a good Blacklight understanding for proper customization, right? So, personally, I'd still like to see the morning session, though I certainly don't think you should hold it just for me. Shawn On Dec 13, 2012, at 7:31 PM, Bess Sadler bess.sad...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking at the pre-conference sign up and here's what I notice: - not many folks signed up for the morning Blacklight session - lots of folks signed up for the morning RailsBridge session - lots of folks signed up for the afternoon Blacklight session - lots of folks signed up for the afternoon Hydra session I am reaching the conclusion that we do not need the morning Blacklight session. I would like to cancel the morning Blacklight session and help out in the RailsBridge workshop instead, but I'm happy to have two Blacklight sessions if we have the demand for it. Are there any objections to canceling the morning Blacklight session? Bess This communication is a confidential and proprietary business communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Cataloger at East Chicago Public Library
ECPL is located in northwest Indiana, 20 miles from beautiful downtown Chicago. The library is proud of its diverse patrons and staff. We are seeking a knowledgeable individual to be part of our Technical Service (TSD) team. Individual will be responsible for training, supervising and evaluating TSD library staff; performing original and copy cataloging of Library materials, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of bibliographic records, and compiling statistics. Requirements include a master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; general knowledge and understanding of library standards, practices and processes relating to cataloging, library classification schema, and physical library organization. Specialized knowledge, skills and understanding of copy and original cataloging practices, library database maintenance; authority work; and cataloging tools and principles. Demonstrated skills in using multiple cataloging tools and technologies, including RDA, MARC 21, AACR2, Dewey Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, cutter numbers, and OCLC cataloging platform. Strong attention to detail and skills in searching databases, documenting procedures. Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures; organize and prioritize a variety of related tasks and processes; use effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to develop and maintain strong working relationships; and to manage and train profession assistances and library clerks. We offer an attractive benefit package that includes major medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement insurance. Our professional staff are entitled to four weeks vacation a year. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5368/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Assistant Director of Technical Services at Kennesaw State University
General Statement of Duties: Perform professional library work and related tasks as required. Distinguishing Features of this Position: Kennesaw State University Horace W. Sturgis Library seeks an experienced academic librarian to fill the Assistant Director for Technical Services, a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track, faculty librarian position pending background clearance. This position performs administrative, professional library work, and related tasks as required while providing outstanding leadership. Major Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Associate Dean and Director of the Sturgis Library, the incumbent serves as a member of the Library's Leadership Team and guides in helping the Library meet the challenges of today's complex higher education organizations with an emphasis placed upon providing excellence in student services and collections. The Assistant Director is responsible for working collaboratively to achieve University and Sturgis Library goals and objectives. Management Responsibilities (70%) 1. Provide leadership and vision for cost effective Technical Services operations including, but not limited to: acquisitions, cataloging, collection management including print periodicals, de-selection, physical processing, metadata creation, holding statements, discovery services, and data access. 2. Provide leadership for the selection, management, and preservation of print and other one-time orders. 3. Provide consistent and ongoing evaluation, documentation, and continuous process improvement of all Technical Services work-flows. 4. Mentor and guide the professional development of Technical Services librarians and staff, and foster cross training. 5. Monitor and effectively communicate budget information. 6. Develop new or improved staffing models that effectively align staff with the tasks the Unit and the Library organization need to accomplish goals and priorities. Technical Responsibilities (15%) 1. Guide Unit in performing original and complex adaptive cataloging in all formats, utilizing OCLC and Voyager according to national standards. 2. Resolve database maintenance issues. 3. Manage authority control and supervises and maintains the quality of the catalog database. 4. Supervise monographic and other one-time orders. 5. Supervise paper serials, approval plans, and standing order programs. 6. Identify and provide training, direction, vision, and support to librarians and staff in performing technical service duties. 7. Update skills and knowledge of current best practices in technical services and academic librarianship for self, Unit, and others in the organization. 8. Manage and continuously assess all outsourced operations. 9. Identify, collect, analyze, and communicate various statistics associated with Unit on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. 10. Support concept of learning organization and support continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and the acquisition of new skills for self, Unit, and the entire Library. 11. Effectively facilitate the work of others. Additional Responsibilities (15%) In addition to the primary duties listed above, this Library faculty position will also: 1. Share in library liaison duties. 2. Provide face-to-face and virtual library instructional services. 3. Serve on Library, Campus, University System of Georgia and national professional committees as assigned. 4. Assist the Assessment Librarian as necessary. 5. Assist Information Commons / Collection Development Librarian with collection assessment. 6. Work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends. 7. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications): Required Qualifications: 1. Master degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent. 2. Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques, and procedures, especially in all areas of technical services. 3. Ten years of progressive managerial/administrative experience in an academic library. 4. Five years recent experience working in technical services. 5. Demonstrated experience with cataloging and acquisitions management. 6. Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, fiscal management, personnel management, and relevant technologies. 7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially. 8. Demonstrated experience with Integrated Library Systems. 9. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate appropriately within, and outside, of the Library. 10. Strong patron service orientation. 11. Ability to meet library faculty standards for job performance, scholarship, service and professional development. 12. Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting. 13. Experience with work flow analysis. 14. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with vendors, faculty, staff, students,
[CODE4LIB] Job: Resource Description Coordinator at University of Houston
The Resource Description Coordinator will perform original and complex adaptive cataloging of materials in multiple formats; manage resource description projects; assign subject headings and classification numbers according to Library of Congress practice; create name authority records and contribute to the national name authority file; develop and document policies and procedures on the department's intranet site; participate in planning, goal-setting, and assessing the effectiveness of staff and operations within the unit; provide training and direction to staff in performing cataloging routines; keep current with new trends, standards and practices in resource description and classification. The position will report to the Head of Metadata and Bibliographic Services and will supervise 4 classified staff employees and any part-time cataloging librarian. The Resource Description Coordinator is a librarian position. The Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning. Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians' Governance document. They are expected to develop a record of service and professional contributions. The UH Libraries' Strategic Directions 2010-2013 focuses on supporting research and scholarly productivity, building dynamic partnerships, fostering academic success through innovative services, and enhancing user experience through technology. The complete document is available at: The Strategic Directions draw on and support an ambitious set of goals adopted by the University ( http://www.uh.edu/about/mission/goals/index.php ). We seek to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives. Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA- accredited library program. Knowledge and significant experience in resource description of multiple formats using national cataloging standards (AACR2, LCSH, LCC, and MARC); experience in creating name authority records; experience with the cataloging module of an integrated library system; knowledge of forthcoming changes with RDA, FRBR, linked data and semantic web; ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment; excellent communication skills; demonstrated leadership or project management experience in a work setting. Preferred: Supervisory experience; experience with special collections cataloging (including rare books description); knowledge of archival and rare materials description standards such as DACS and DCRM; experience with III Millennium, Serials Solutions, MarcEdit and other cataloging related systems; bibliographic knowledge of one or more languages other than English. Salary: $58,000 to $62,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax. Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library. The Libraries hold over 2.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and approximately 110 support staff. Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13 colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 40,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the nation. Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of living and was recently chosen by Forbes magazine as America's coolest city ( http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2012/07/26/houston-tops-our-li... ). For additional information, including information about Houston's housing market, flourishing arts scene, and entertainment offerings, please see the greater Houston Partnership web site at: http://www.houston.org/ and the My Houston site: http://www.visithoustontexas.com/myhouston/ Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names and contact information for 3 references, and resume to Damon Camille, Training, Assessment, and Statistics Coordinator, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Applications may also be submitted by email to: dcami...@uh.edu. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact John Lehner, Associate Dean for
[CODE4LIB] Job: User Experience Librarian at University of Virginia
The User Experience (UX) Librarian will understand and be able to articulate what a great library user experience should be, and have the desire and ability to translate that knowledge into practice. As a new member of the Strategic Assessment unit, the UX Librarian will play a key role in helping the University Library achieve its strategic vision of facilitating research, teaching, and learning by ensuring user-centered design of Library tools, spaces and services. The UX Librarian will compliment the existing expertise of assessment staff by adding facility in qualitative and ethnographic assessment methods, and skills necessary to assess the usability, adoptability, desirability and value of library programs and services. Outside the assessment team, the UX Librarian will bring user experience skills to bear on the development of online and physical services throughout the organization. Required Education: Master's Degree or Equivalent Preferred Education: Master's Degree Preferred Experience: Some - up to 4 years Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated skills and knowledge concerning user requirements, usability methodology, focus group methodology, survey methods (including web surveying), and basic analytics/statistics. Portfolio of project examples preferred. Strong web skills (html, blogging, app use, etc.) and facility with commonly used virtual, physical and social media tools used by academic library customers. Knowledge of interface coding and application development optional but desirable. Solid understanding of academic library services, and enthusiasm for creating excellent experiences in both physical and virtual environments for all library customers. Excellent communication skills: Active listening skills, both in testing scenarios and in liaison and team roles. Effective facilitator of verbal interaction one-on-one and in small groups. Ability to summarize complex findings and present results of assessment activities effectively to diverse audiences both within and outside of the Library. Facility and experience with web communication tools. Strong interpersonal skills, especially in liaison and team roles. Ability to bridge differences in work cultures between technical/developer staff and public service personnel. Project management skills preferred, time management skills essential. Energy and enthusiasm for user-focused design, and commitment to constantly update skills and techniques. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: jobs.virginia.edu The University of Virginia is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations to assist in their pursuit of employment at the University. This includes assistance in completing the online job application as well as reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Please contact the UHR Service Center: 434.982.0123 to request assistance. The University of Virginia is committed to the total development and well- being of all members of the University community students, faculty, staff, and the public. In support of this commitment, the University does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5386/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Senior Archivist at Archives New Zealand
Vacancy Number: 13/008 Location: Wellington Type: Permanent, Full Time Business Group: ArchivesNZ Branch: Information and Knowledge Services Salary: $56,392 - $76,295 Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 28th January 2013 This is an exciting opportunity to join the team developing digital management and preservation capability at Archives New Zealand. This key role has responsibility for supporting business staff as they work with public sector agencies preparing digital material for transfer to Archives New Zealand, overseeing the efficient ingest of transferred items into the archival management system, and helping define the requirements for continuously improving digital processes and systems. Key tasks include: Analysing business requirements for processes, metadata models and user functionality to support digital archive management Actively supporting/mentoring staff working with transferring agencies and describing digital objects Overseeing the mapping of metadata from agency systems into Archives NZ's data model and the ingest of digital objects into the digital preservation system. Liaison between technical, business and digital preservation staff to ensure processes and systems support the business well Assisting in testing new releases of relevant applications Training/advising staff on digital preservation implications for transfer, description, ingest and digitisation activities Contributing to best practice and standards for the on-going description, storage, preservation and management of digital objects We need someone with: Knowledge and experience of archival / record keeping theory and practice Strong competence and interest in IT systems Relationship management involving both business and technical staff Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Tertiary qualification in an information management discipline It would be great if you also had some knowledge of file management systems, data management, digital record keeping environments, metadata models, descriptive theory and practice or similar. A passion for preserving digital information and an awareness of issues related to this is important. If this sounds like you we would love you to apply. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5388/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Campus Director of Learning Resources at Miami Dade College
This position is responsible for providing supervision and leadership for the campus Library and multi-disciplinary academic support labs. Duties Responsibilities: Oversees and administers a Campus Learning Resources Program Articulates the selection of instructional software titles with department chairs and other campus laboratory managers Ensures user compliance with College computing policies Develops and administers related budgets for staff and resources in the department Manages budgets comprised of campus lab fees and grant funds Hires, supervises, and evaluates personnel in the Campus library and multi- disciplinary academic support labs Keeps abreast of current trends and best practices in instructional and information technology Oversees long-range planning, acquisition strategies, continued development of computer-based library systems and services Ensures the effective implementation of the faculty advancement process and adheres to the collective bargaining agreement Develops semester course schedules and faculty assignments Participates in Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and other Accreditation processes and activities Participates in the development and implementation of the College policies, procedures, and guidelines Serves on campus and college-wide committees Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: Masters Degree in Library Science/Information Science from an American Library Association Accredited School (ALA) or related field and five (5) years of management experience at a higher education institution All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies especially the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Skill in budget preparation and management Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures Ability to implement new technologies in order to maintain up to date systems and processes Excellent organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments This function/position has been designated as Essential. This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5387/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Director of the Texas Digital Library at texas digital library
**Purpose** Responsible for administration and development of multi-institutional consortium of Texas research and academic libraries. Work in collaboration with membership, represent Texas Digital Library (TDL) in state, national, international forums to advance mission and goals of the organization **Essential Functions** Provide leadership and vision to the Texas Digital Library (TDL) organization, assisting the Governing Board and the staff with the development of long range and annual plans and report the progress of the plans. Develop working relationships with the deans and directors of member libraries, as well as with other member library staff to ensure management with TDL programs and awareness of TDL member needs. With the assistance of the TDL Governing Board, direct activities aimed at recruitment of new members for the TDL consortium. Develop and nurture relationships with academic and research libraries across the state of Texas and promote the work of TDL to potential member libraries. Serve as chief spokesperson for TDL in the digital library and academic library communities. Work to elevate TDL's standing with these communities, and articulate the value of digital libraries generally, and TDL specifically. Work with the Governing Board to develop TDL as a nationally recognized digital collaborative. Develop, implement, and supervise programs and services that support its Strategic Plan and the needs of member libraries. Program development will include the identification of productive collaborations with outside organizations, with a key focus on building the value of TDL for members and potential members. Motivate and develop the professional team of administrative, communications, and technical staff. Coordinate work with Board and member-driven committees and task forces, and oversee the development of member library staff as liaisons for TDL services. Develop an annual budget for approval by the Board and oversee the management of all funds, consistent with the University of Texas Libraries' accounting policies and systems. Conduct all business at the highest standard of integrity, ensuring that all activities are legal and ethical. **Required qualifications** Masters degree in Library/Information Science with ALA accreditation. Eight years of increasingly responsible library experience and success in development of digital projects and/or other library initiatives. Demonstrated ability to promote the services or work of an organization to internal and external constituents. Strong administrative and project management skills. Demonstrated commitment to goal-oriented planning, working strategies. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively speak to and work with Directors of Libraries. Experience developing and motivating employees. Demonstrated knowledge of leading edge digital library technologies, as well as the ability to assist libraries at all levels of ability and expertise along the digital continuum. Knowledge of challenges facing digital libraries. Experience in managing teams with a technical focus. Experience working with dispersed organizations and/or collaborative organizations. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5389/
