Re: [CODE4LIB] Question on CONTENTdm and Linked Data
Hi, - Original Message - [...] > > Dumping the data using the [CONTENTdm] web-services API into LOD > representations > is definitely the way to go. CONTENTdm out of the box has no > capacity to act as an LOD provider. > I've written a simple application, easyLOD, for exposing Linked Data from various sources, and have included a CONTENTdm plugin (there's also a simple plugin to get Dublin Core from a MySQL database and FOAF data from a CSV file). It's at https://github.com/mjordan/easyLOD . To get it to work with CONTENTdm: 1) unzip https://github.com/mjordan/easyLOD/archive/master.zip and put the easyLOD directory in the webroot of a server running PHP 5.3 2) edit data_sources/cdm/cdm.php to use your CONTENTdm server 3) get the alias and pointer of an item in CONTENTdm that has some Dublin Core fields (e.g., in the case of http://content.lib.sfu.ca/cdm/compoundobject/collection/bcp/id/15068, the alias is 'bcp' and the pointer is '15068') 4) the URI for this item in easyLOD is: e.g., http://path/to/easylod/resource/cdm:bcp:15068 5) to see the RDF representation for this item, issue the command curl -L -H 'Accept: application/rdf+xml' http://path/to/easylod/resource/cdm:bcp:15068 (of course using an alias and pointer from one of your own collections) 6) to see the human-readable version of this metadata, point your graphical web browser at the same URL. Mark
Re: [CODE4LIB] back to minorities question, seeking guidance
I don't know. Saying "math" is essential to modern day programming/coding is like saying it's essential to auto mechanics. I mean, I guess, but not really. I regularly joke about my inability to add/subtract as "that's what computers are for." While reading code, initial programming statements may resemble Algebra 1 formulas but they quickly devolve into verbose patterns and human styles that feel more in line with my verbal than my quantitative side. On Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 2:57 AM, Thomas Krichel wrote: > Wilhelmina Randtke writes > > > Pretty much the whole entire entry level programming class for the > average > > class covers using code to do things that you can do much more easily > > without code. > > Probably it was the wrong course. I think coding should start with > building web pages. A calculator can't do that. > > Cheers, > > Thomas Krichelhttp://openlib.org/home/krichel > http://authorprofile.org/pkr1 >skype: thomaskrichel > -- Kelly R. Lucas Senior Developer Isovera, Inc. klu...@isovera.com http://www.isovera.com http://drupal.org/user/271780 twitter: @bp1101
[CODE4LIB] Job: Associate Web Developer at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation (SRGF) is seeking an Associate Web Developer who will work under the supervision of the Interactive Project Manager to maintain, extend, and enhance the museum Web site, through both adding functionality and optimizing existing code. The Associate Web Developer will collaborate with internal and external Developers to ensure consistency and best practices. This position works on multiple projects concurrently, ranging from maintenance to new functionality, and enjoys collaborating with other roles within the department and with non-Interactive department users. Also works closely with Information Technology staff to identify server and software needs and ensure the integrity of enterprise systems data displayed on the site. The ideal candidate for this position thrives on a sense of ownership and takes pride in producing simple, elegant, and compliant solutions from definition through QA. Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods. The Guggenheim realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience through its unique network of museums and partnerships. With nearly three million annual visitors worldwide, the Guggenheim and its network is one of the most visited cultural institutions in the world. Key Responsibilities: • Own front- and backend website development and maintenance for WordPress, collaborating closely with internal and external developers. • Support Guggenheim's lead developer on front- and backend code for our Joomla Content Management System, including bug resolution and general optimization. • Understand departmental and institutional needs in order to develop new applications and customize existing applications for the website and components/modules using PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, AJAX. • Collaborate with Interactive Project Manager(s), Designer(s), and Editor(s) to define user interaction, functionality, and system requirements for enhancing and building features. • Serve as in-house expert on Web development trends and best practices (for technologies both within and beyond core competencies) such as current CSS and Javascript practices and frameworks, and communicate technical solutions to non-technical staff. • Accountable for meeting development deadlines as well as estimating and planning all development timelines in collaboration with Interactive Project Manager. • Collaborate with Web Systems Administrator (IT) to identify server and LAMP software needs and to maintain existing technology connections to 3rd party systems/enterprise applications within the CMS environment (Net Community, The Museum System[TMS]). • Expand documentation of Web site development and content administration. Qualifications and Requirements: • A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field. • Demonstrated open-source expertise developing and configuring content management systems, including a deep and practical understanding of MVC frameworks; experience with WordPress and Joomla strongly preferred. • Working knowledge of Git and GitHub • Expertise developing front-end solutions in CSS, XHTML, and JavaScript with a solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues, standards of compliance, and XHTML best practices. Experience with Ruby and Python a plus. • Fluency with PHP 5.x and MySQL • Working knowledge of using APIs to extend functionality, mobile websites, audio/video for web, and other web-related technologies. • Passion for developing simple, elegant, compliant code and solving problems both within and beyond core competencies. • Working knowledge of Apache and Linux, and project management/collaboration software. • A self-starter who demonstrates a high sense of ownership and can work independently, provides accurate work estimates, and manages development timelines across multiple projects. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills in order to interface with various departments and management levels, technical and non-technical staff. • Experience in creating documentation of technical systems and training users in complex topics. The Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plan coverage. Our staff also enjoys generous vacation, sick leave and personal days, access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and collegial work environment. Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to employm...@guggenheim.org. Indicate the job title "Associate Web Developer" in the subject line. Only those applicants who meet our requir
[CODE4LIB] Job: Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails at Yale University
Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails Full Time Fixed duration, 1 year from date of hire STARS Requisition number 20162BR The Software Engineer will participate in a project, conducted in partnership with Stanford University, to deploy an interoperable suite of data services and online tools designed to allow sharing of annotations to digital images. The Software Engineer will also develop applications in support of research activity that makes use of Yale's digital cultural heritage collections. The Yale Digital Collections Center (YDC2) at West Campus provides expertise and facilities for the creation, management and use of digital cultural heritage. Digital technologies provide opportunities to analyze, document and study the collections of the University in ways never before possible. YDC2 services ensure that digital information about these collections is managed, preserved and broadly accessible to the global community of researchers exploring questions about our heritage. Principal Responsibilities 1. Develops programs or systems of small to moderate size and complexity. Modifies existing systems at all levels of difficulty. 2. Provides informational input into decisions concerning the development and delivery of applications, programs and systems. Defines and analyzes requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end user needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets. 3. Analyzes, defines and designs new systems and applications. Writes code in support of business solutions. 4. Responsible for the creation, definition, communication, and management of project plans which includes architectural design, technology selection and methodologies to apply. 5. Troubleshoots problems and provide ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems. 6. Prepares documentation, user manuals and develops formal proposals for new systems and modifications to existing systems. Mentors technical staff and provide training for end users. 7. Contributes in the development of policies or modifications to exiting policies. 8. Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies. 9. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skill/Ability 1: Demonstrated proficiency in web development using Ruby on Rails. Required Skill/Ability 2: Proven ability with MySQL, SQL Server and/or NoSQL databases. Required Skill/Ability 3: Knowledge of Apache Solr, Lucene, or other full-text search software. Required Skill/Ability 4: Proven ability with Linux environment and basic administrative tasks. Required Skill/Ability 5: Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Java/J2EE development experience; experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS EC2, S3, SQS, DynamoDB);Understanding of RDF and linked data concepts;Experience with Hydra or Blacklight Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6489/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Head, New Media at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 27,000 students and 2,800 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. In 2009 the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC established Brookings Mountain West on the UNLV campus to study the region. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu. PROFILE of the LIBRARIES DIVISION This position is located within the Libraries' Division of Research and Education. In support of the University Libraries' mission and shared values, the Research and Education Division fosters collaborations that contribute to our users' academic success, research, and lifelong learning. The Division positively impacts student learning and supports the research and scholarly agenda of the University. This mission is realized through: instruction of learners using a variety of methods and tools, partnerships with faculty to create an integrated, assessable, information literacy-focused curriculum, provision of targeted information resources, expert, point-of need research assistance, and a commitment to fostering competencies for lifelong inquiry. ROLE of the POSITION This new position will manage a core of five staff to re-envision a library department (formerly Media and Computer Services) to focus on new media-on- demand access to services and content anytime, anywhere, on any digital device. Informing the work of the Libraries Systems and Web and Application Development Services Departments, the New Media Department will provide an interface between user needs and expectations and the Libraries' physical technology and virtual presence. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Education, the Head of New Media will collaborate across divisions to help implement the Libraries' public technology vision through services, public spaces, and web presence. Responsibilities include providing leadership on website usability and content; keeping current with best practices for implementing new technology in support of digital and media literacy; developing and coordinating workshops and programs to educate Libraries staff and users about technology within the public computing environment; investigating methodologies and best practices for creating, promoting, and disseminating student-authored content; and conducting ongoing assessments related to New Media's programming to assist in formulating policy and determining strategic directions. The Head of New Media will work with others to explore and evaluate technology solutions to meet user and organizational needs and experiment with and develop technologies and their applications for library services. The Head of New Media will also work with Collection Management staff to identify optimal ways for discovery, access, and use of media collections and will serve as the Libraries' liaison to campus entities, such as the Disability Resource Center, the Office of Information Technology (WebCampus and Instructional Technology Services units) and Online Education. It will be important for the Head of New Media to collaborate with fellow department heads in leading the creation of programs and services for the UNLV community that will advance the research enterprise and foster a climate of scholarly inquiry and student achievement while continuously enhancing the user experience. As a tenure-track library faculty member, the incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively with others; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the university, the community, and the profession in accordance with Libraries and University standards for promotion and tenure. The Head of New Media will have demonstrated the ability to work in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude, and he or she will have a proven capacity to work effectively and collegially in teams with staff at all levels as well as with faculty and students. PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES As a strong partner in student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning with innovative services, entrepreneurial staff, over one million volumes, outstanding digital collections, up-to-date technology and internationally renowned Special Collections in four modern, flexible facilities. We are an organization committed to continuous improvement as informed by data and other evidence collected through review processes such as Lean as well as a wide range of other organizational assessments. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 100 experienced faculty
[CODE4LIB] Job: Manager/Librarian, Electronic Resources Management at University of Minnesota
REQUIRED: -- Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited library school or equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience. -- Management/supervisory experience. -- Experience with e-resource management. -- Knowledge of trends and practices in e-resource management, including developments in e-content acquisition/licensing, workflow, access, and delivery. -- General knowledge of license negotiation. -- Knowledge of current and emerging technologies as they apply to library acquisitions, licensing, and other form of content provisioning. -- Outstanding oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. -- Ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a team environment. -- Evidence of ability for ongoing professional contribution and development. PREFERRED: -- Substantial management/supervisory experience in a team environment, preferably in technical services/collection development of a large academic/research library, scholarly publisher, or vendor. -- Substantial experience in e-resource management, licensing, acquisition, and management of e-content. -- Familiarity with trends and practices in serials and electronic resources acquisitions, cataloging/metadata. -- Experience in developing and managing consortial relationships and participating in vendor negotiations for consortial agreements. -- Experience with electronic library resource management / knowledgebase systems, OpenURL linking technologies, or authentication mechanisms, preferably experience with Ex Libris' library systems products such as Verde, SFX, Aleph, Primo, and Alma. -- Experience configuring, managing, or trouble-shooting web-based library resources. -- Demonstrated analytical problem solving skills and initiative. Duties/Responsibilities Under the guidance of department director, the Manager leads the development of e-resource licensing and acquisitions planning and operations for the Libraries. Specifically, the Manager: --- Maintains awareness and applies knowledge of current technologies, trends, and best practices in electronic resource licensing, acquisition, discovery, scholarly communication, and the publishing industry to meet end-user expectations of electronic resource services. --- Maintains knowledge of developments in acquisition and electronic resources management systems and implement new technologies to improve efficiencies in management workflows, as well as processes that integrate e-resource discovery, access, and delivery processes for faculty, researchers, and students. --- Contributes to Library-wide initiatives that advance the Libraries' strategic programs and operational excellence, including implementation of Ex Libris' Alma. --- Contributes to developing the strategic direction for department and division by setting short and long term goals, planning, leading, or contributing to departmental and Libraries-wide priorities, and engaging staff, constituents, and stakeholders. - Provides overall management and supervision of the E-Resource Management unit: --- Hires, supervises, coaches and develops eight full-time ERM unit staff members. --- Promotes a creative and innovative approach to managing change that will foster creativity and productivity among staff. --- Manages overall e-resource acquisition and licensing workflow, including activation and testing of e-resources in SFX/Alma knowledgebase and A-Z database listing. --- In close cooperation with Collection Development staff and University counsel, facilitates the negotiation of access, pricing and other licensing terms with vendors, based on set principles and guidelines. --- Participates in the advisory function that oversees the development, evolution, and maintenance of guidelines for standard license terms. --- Participates in collection and reporting of usage statistics and e-resource assessment in coordination with related collection development and data management units. --- Maintains awareness of trends and best practices in e-resource acquisitions and access, applying them where appropriate. - Forges strong relationships with staff throughout the department, Libraries, University, and vendor/publishing industry to ensure robust access to electronic resources for Libraries and its users. Specifically, the Manager: --- Develops and implements policies, standards, goals and procedures to improve workflow in conjunction with other units in the department, Collection Development, Data Management and Access department, and other units and departments across the Libraries. --- Works with Libraries' Data & Technology staff to manage the EZProxy authentication service. --- Cultivates effective relationships with vendors. --- Communicates e-resource news & updates to library staff. - Contributes to the profession through scholarship and service to support achievement of conti
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[CODE4LIB] Job: Software Developer at CACI
The Software Developer will serve as a member of the eDeposit Ingest Web development team at the Library of Congress. The candidate will be responsible for participating in the definition, design, and development of the software, tools and technologies that satisfy functional requirements, within the scope, schedule, and priorities as assigned by the project manager and/or technical lead. The candidate will be responsible for front-end development on the eDeposit Ingest application. The candidate must be familiar with the entire lifecycle of software development, and have experience creating and maintaining applications for production environments. Candidate must: * Be adaptable to working both independently and in a team environment. * Be a motivated and creative problem solver. * Exhibit excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. * Exhibit the ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. Required Qualifications: * Experience developing and deploying UI Web based applications in languages (JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS) * Experience with end-user troubleshooting. * Experience developing and deploying applications using a template engine integrated web application framework ( Django) * Experience with JavaScript libraries (such as JQuery and YUI) * Well versed in CSS and HTML * Experience with addressing deployment issues regarding scale, performance, and administration throughout the development lifecycle * Experience developing and deploying applications on multiple platforms (GNU/Linux) * Experience using version control (such as Subversion or Git) and ticket tracking tools (such as Trac and/or JIRA) * Typically requires Bachelor's degree (technical field preferred) and 2-5 years of related experience. Significant experience in applications programming on database management systems, knowledge of computer equipment and ability to develop complex software to satisfy design objectives. Demonstrated ability to work independently or under only general direction. Minimum three years' experience. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline. Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities. Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts. Translates detailed design into computer software. Tests, debugs, and refines computer software to produce the required product. Prepares required documentation. Enhances software to reduce operating time, add functionality, or improve efficiency. May provide technical direction to other programmers. The clearance level required is dependent on the type of clearance supported by our client. Desired Qualifications: * XML (data formatting and presentation using JavaScript) * MySQL/RDMS * Experience with an Object oriented language Company Description: CACI provides information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 14,900 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Nearest Major Market: Washington DC Job Segments: Developer, Defense, Consulting, Security Clearance, Information Systems, Technology, Government Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6482/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Women4Lib photos
Thanks Andrew for documenting and posting the pictures! On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:20 PM, Andrew Pasterfield wrote: > Thanks for the name update Becky! I've updated the photo descriptions and > the URL. > icite.me/andrew/libtechwomen > > Thanks Becky, > Andrew > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > Becky Yoose > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:11 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Women4Lib photos > > Hi Andrew, > > Thank you for the pictures! A slight correction on the group's name - > libtechwomen - but the pictures are appreciated. > > Thanks again, > Becky > > On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Andrew Pasterfield > wrote: > > > I snapped a few photos of the inaugural Women4Lib meeting that took place > > at code4lib in Chicago. Thought it might be a historic event... > > > > icite.me/andrew/women4lib > > > > Cheers, > > Andrew > > > > > > Andrew Pasterfield MLIS Hons, BSc CS, DCIS > > Lead Programmer - Systems Analyst > > University of Calgary - Libraries and Cultural Resources > > >
Re: [CODE4LIB] human rights violations elibrary for Haiti/France
Jason, I recommend contacting the SAA's (Society of American Archivists) or ICA's (International Council of Archives) Human Rights sections for advice. This is so much more of an archival, policy, and security issue than it is of a relatively simple code / technology solution. These organizations have expertise and can provide recommendations on these topics having previously dealt with archives of human rights abuses and war crime tribunal records. http://www2.archivists.org/groups/human-rights-archives-roundtable http://groups.ica.org/en/node/37 Kari Kari Smith Digital Archivist MIT Libraries -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Jason Raitz Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 2:13 PM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: [CODE4LIB] human rights violations elibrary for Haiti/France Hi, I've just been contacted out of the blue by someone working with a joint Haitian/French human rights organization that needs to create a searchable, bilingual elibrary on human rights violations in Haiti. They've secured hosting in America for various reasons and they have a few thousand or more documents to store, index and make available. The lady I talked to had an interest in using facets and storing the documents in a MySQL db. I briefly suggested that Solr and Blacklight might be where they're heading. I also suggested that she might be able to get more help from an I-school like my alma mater, UNC-SILS. If anyone would like to assist her or has some ideas or experience with such things, her email is reneeasteria [at] gmail [dot] com. She didn't tell me much more beyond this. I believe that she doesn't consider herself a programmer (I bet we would consider her a coder :-) ), she's been working with statistical software for a number of years, and that she is able to learn what's necessary. I'm not sure of any protocols, but I went ahead and CC'd Renee on this message. Cheers, Jason Raitz NCSU Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] Women4Lib photos
Thanks for the name update Becky! I've updated the photo descriptions and the URL. icite.me/andrew/libtechwomen Thanks Becky, Andrew -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Becky Yoose Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:11 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Women4Lib photos Hi Andrew, Thank you for the pictures! A slight correction on the group's name - libtechwomen - but the pictures are appreciated. Thanks again, Becky On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Andrew Pasterfield wrote: > I snapped a few photos of the inaugural Women4Lib meeting that took place > at code4lib in Chicago. Thought it might be a historic event... > > icite.me/andrew/women4lib > > Cheers, > Andrew > > > Andrew Pasterfield MLIS Hons, BSc CS, DCIS > Lead Programmer - Systems Analyst > University of Calgary - Libraries and Cultural Resources >
Re: [CODE4LIB] Women4Lib photos
Hi Andrew, Thank you for the pictures! A slight correction on the group's name - libtechwomen - but the pictures are appreciated. Thanks again, Becky On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Andrew Pasterfield wrote: > I snapped a few photos of the inaugural Women4Lib meeting that took place > at code4lib in Chicago. Thought it might be a historic event... > > icite.me/andrew/women4lib > > Cheers, > Andrew > > > Andrew Pasterfield MLIS Hons, BSc CS, DCIS > Lead Programmer - Systems Analyst > University of Calgary - Libraries and Cultural Resources >
[CODE4LIB] Women4Lib photos
I snapped a few photos of the inaugural Women4Lib meeting that took place at code4lib in Chicago. Thought it might be a historic event... icite.me/andrew/women4lib Cheers, Andrew Andrew Pasterfield MLIS Hons, BSc CS, DCIS Lead Programmer - Systems Analyst University of Calgary - Libraries and Cultural Resources
[CODE4LIB] Job: Librarian for Digital Resources at Lillian Goldman Law Library
Librarian for Digital Resources Lillian Goldman Law Library Yale University New Haven, CT Rank: Librarian 1-3 (Grade 23-25) www.yale.edu/jobs Please note: Position may open to external applications after February 20, 2013. Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00) Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music. The Lillian Goldman Law Library: In support of Yale Law School's outstanding legal scholarship and lawyer training, the Lillian Goldman Law Library is dedicated to acquiring and preserving a superb collection of resources in all formats, furnishing access to information wherever it exists, providing the most highly competent assistance to use information resources, and maintaining a welcoming, comfortable facility. The Lillian Goldman Law Library provides services which exceed the expectations of users by its leadership in the innovative use of technology and the continuing development of its most highly valued asset, its staff. To learn more about the Lillian Goldman Law Library and its collections and services, visit www.law.yale.edu/library . The Lillian Goldman Law Library is located within the heart of the Yale Law School complex, providing the Law School community with ready access to one of the world's finest collections of printed legal materials. These collections are complemented by access to a growing array of online sources as well as the strong interdisciplinary collections housed nearby at more than twenty other campus libraries, including Sterling Memorial Library and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Utilizing these resources combined with our excellent, service-oriented staff, we strive daily to be the best academic law library in the world. Position Focus: Under the general direction of the Associate Librarian for Technical Services, the Librarian for Digital Resources works independently and uses professional judgment to oversee the lifecycle of all Law Library electronic resource purchases and subscriptions, from trials to payments, including renewals and cancellations. Works closely with colleagues and contractors to design, develop and maintain a unified research tool incorporating print, licensed, and locally developed content for the Law Library's researchers. Troubleshoots advanced problem reports. Liaises with Law Library departments and committees regarding electronic resources management and represents the Law Library on University Library committees related to electronic resources. Principal Responsibilities: 1. The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals. 2. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university, and/or community. 3. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions. 4. For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL. Position Responsibilities: 1. Working independently and using professional judgment, manages the lifecycle of e-journals, packages of e-resources, and other electronic content, purchased or subscribed to by the Law Library. Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of e-resources. Addresses authorization and authentication issues for e-resources including planning for new systems. 2. Creates records and maintains e-journal coverage information in vendor and local systems. Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of bibliographic records for e-journals, packages of e-resources and other electronic content. Manages bibliographic records for e-journals and other electronic content. Creates new load tables as required. Monitors quality of records from vendors and develops and manages database maintenance projects as necessary to integrate records with MORRIS database. 3. Coordinates with Associate Librarian for Collections & Access to insure licenses conform to Yale University and Law School guidelines. Maintains licensing details in ERM and other Law Library databases. Sets up and monitors usage statistics gathered through ERM or collected directly from vendors. Troubleshoots advanced problem reports including access and billing issues. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. 4. Coordinates with reference librarians and selectors to monitor trials of electronic resource, renewals, and plans for discontinuation of resources. Coordinates with Librarian for Acquisitions and Co
[CODE4LIB] Job: Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution
This position is located in the Digital Services Division, Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL). The employee provides a variety of technical support services for digitization activities, and is responsible for the identification, preparation, packing, and quality control inspection of material in SIL collections that are to be digitized. The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." ATTENTION: Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either: (A) The closing date listed above or (B) The date that 100 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date that 100 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 100. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are submitted before the announcement closes. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing once the above number of applications is reached. KEY REQUIREMENTS Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. DUTIES: Back to top Prepares selected materials for imaging following established guidelines. Performs review of printed material, identifying and noting any bibliographic irregularities or special problems. Routes bibliographic problems to cataloging unit as appropriate. Charges books and other materials in and out, conducts inventories, and recalls materials as necessary. Routes any circulation issues to appropriate personnel. Packs, ships, and receives materials coming to/from SIL locations and coming to/from scanning center. Performs general review of post scanning of material, checks in material and returns material to shelves or routes to appropriate personnel for other review. Performs quality review of images and comparisons to print material. Queues data to be loaded into ILS. Performs minimal quality review of bibliographic data indicating scanning completion. Does preliminary review of suitability of items for scanning and alerts appropriate SIL staff to material that needs review. Searches, updates, and produces packing lists from scanning workflow database. Scans library material using a variety of standard equipment including flatbed scanners, cameras and copiers QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top Experience: One year of full-time experience at the GS-05 level that is close or similar to the work of this job. The experience includes activities such as searching, updating, reviewing, or editing bibliographic data in a professional setting using a library catalog system or similar bibliographic database; shelving and retrieving materials, compiling statistics and performing circulation tasks such as checking books in and out and using digital imaging equipment. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Or Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria: Knowledge of library operating policies, archival issues and procedures related to the physical processing and digital imaging of materials sufficient to solve a wide variety of interrelated steps of daily workflow problems in selection of materials for digitization. Knowledge of complex library or archival practices, techniques and services sufficient to perform a wide variety of duties within a complex system. Ability to use Word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Skill in using flatbed scanners, DSLR cameras and photocopiers Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category grou
[CODE4LIB] Job: Librarian for Digital Resources at Lillian Goldman Law Library
Librarian for Digital Resources Lillian Goldman Law Library Yale University New Haven, CT Rank: Librarian 1-3 (Grade 23-25) www.yale.edu/jobs Please note: Position may open to external applications after February 20, 2013. Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00) Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music. The Lillian Goldman Law Library: In support of Yale Law School's outstanding legal scholarship and lawyer training, the Lillian Goldman Law Library is dedicated to acquiring and preserving a superb collection of resources in all formats, furnishing access to information wherever it exists, providing the most highly competent assistance to use information resources, and maintaining a welcoming, comfortable facility. The Lillian Goldman Law Library provides services which exceed the expectations of users by its leadership in the innovative use of technology and the continuing development of its most highly valued asset, its staff. To learn more about the Lillian Goldman Law Library and its collections and services, visit www.law.yale.edu/library . The Lillian Goldman Law Library is located within the heart of the Yale Law School complex, providing the Law School community with ready access to one of the world's finest collections of printed legal materials. These collections are complemented by access to a growing array of online sources as well as the strong interdisciplinary collections housed nearby at more than twenty other campus libraries, including Sterling Memorial Library and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Utilizing these resources combined with our excellent, service-oriented staff, we strive daily to be the best academic law library in the world. Position Focus: Under the general direction of the Associate Librarian for Technical Services, the Librarian for Digital Resources works independently and uses professional judgment to oversee the lifecycle of all Law Library electronic resource purchases and subscriptions, from trials to payments, including renewals and cancellations. Works closely with colleagues and contractors to design, develop and maintain a unified research tool incorporating print, licensed, and locally developed content for the Law Library's researchers. Troubleshoots advanced problem reports. Liaises with Law Library departments and committees regarding electronic resources management and represents the Law Library on University Library committees related to electronic resources. Principal Responsibilities: 1. The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals. 2. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university, and/or community. 3. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions. 4. For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL. Position Responsibilities: 1. Working independently and using professional judgment, manages the lifecycle of e-journals, packages of e-resources, and other electronic content, purchased or subscribed to by the Law Library. Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of e-resources. Addresses authorization and authentication issues for e-resources including planning for new systems. 2. Creates records and maintains e-journal coverage information in vendor and local systems. Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of bibliographic records for e-journals, packages of e-resources and other electronic content. Manages bibliographic records for e-journals and other electronic content. Creates new load tables as required. Monitors quality of records from vendors and develops and manages database maintenance projects as necessary to integrate records with MORRIS database. 3. Coordinates with Associate Librarian for Collections & Access to insure licenses conform to Yale University and Law School guidelines. Maintains licensing details in ERM and other Law Library databases. Sets up and monitors usage statistics gathered through ERM or collected directly from vendors. Troubleshoots advanced problem reports including access and billing issues. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. 4. Coordinates with reference librarians and selectors to monitor trials of electronic resource, renewals, and plans for discontinuation of resources. Coordinates with Librarian for Acquisitions and Co
Re: [CODE4LIB] human rights violations elibrary for Haiti/France
I don't know how much power the Duvaliers still hold, but she may want to have her collection deposited/mirrored by a trusted organization. My concern is that the family may twist the host's arm to suddenly end her hosting. It's probably not an issue, but it would be worth it to have the collection held somewhere that won't cave to pressure. Getting hosting in the US is a good idea, but the host may still be prone to being pressured into ending her service, esp. if the cause picks up steam. There are archives that collect this sort of thing, so it would be worthwhile to get in touch. Columbia has a live web archive of human rights material, so they may be a good candidate (if only to put the site on weekly/biweekly crawl - even if her site dies, the documentation will be extant/trusted). --Alex On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 10:48 PM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > The type of hosting plan will determine what kind of search they can do. > Wordpress probably isn't the best platform for this, unless you can put a > search layer on top of it. It's a bit clunky with handling the files - > made for browsing to files, not searching. > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > > > On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Jason Raitz wrote: > >> Okay, I just got some more information that makes the problem much clearer >> and adds a time sensitivity. >> >> I was going to cut and paste, but it looks like there is a legal factor to >> this that may make sending identifiable information in the clear a bad >> idea. It looks like this is actually an organization that it hoping to >> document the human rights abuses conducted under the former Duvalier >> dynasty in Haiti with the aim (I believe) of getting him convicted. It's >> goal is to set up the library interface and have Renee go to to Haiti to >> train people to use and manage the library. >> >> Renee does have background setting up Wordpress sites and writing basic >> HTML. They've purchased hosting on Godaddy and hope to use a MySQL db. >> the documents are in 4 languages and all types of media formats: pdf, >> audio, images and video. >> >> current skeleton wordpress site: http://haiti-lutte-contre-limpunite.org >> >> They hope to create the whole shebang in the next month! Definitely >> doesn't sound like an academic library timeframe. ;-) >> >> Jason >> >> >> >> On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 2:13 PM, Jason Raitz wrote: >> >> > Hi, >> > I've just been contacted out of the blue by someone working with a joint >> > Haitian/French human rights organization that needs to create a >> searchable, >> > bilingual elibrary on human rights violations in Haiti. They've secured >> > hosting in America for various reasons and they have a few thousand or >> more >> > documents to store, index and make available. The lady I talked to had >> an >> > interest in using facets and storing the documents in a MySQL db. I >> > briefly suggested that Solr and Blacklight might be where they're >> heading. >> > I also suggested that she might be able to get more help from an I-school >> > like my alma mater, UNC-SILS. >> > >> > If anyone would like to assist her or has some ideas or experience with >> > such things, her email is reneeasteria [at] gmail [dot] com. >> > >> > She didn't tell me much more beyond this. I believe that she doesn't >> > consider herself a programmer (I bet we would consider her a coder :-) ), >> > she's been working with statistical software for a number of years, and >> > that she is able to learn what's necessary. >> > >> > I'm not sure of any protocols, but I went ahead and CC'd Renee on this >> > message. >> > >> > Cheers, >> > Jason Raitz >> > NCSU Libraries >> > >>
Re: [CODE4LIB] PHP YAZ
Hi Brent, Best post your questions on the Yaz mailing list. Cheers. On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Brent Ferguson wrote: > Is there anyone that has experience working with PHP and YAZ on a Windows > Box... > > Have a few questions to help clarify what is needed to get up and running... > > Brent Ferguson, MLS > Web Developer / Reference Librarian - Elkhart Public Library > http://www.myepl.org/epl -- Cheers, Jakub
