[CODE4LIB] HathiTrust Research Center Focus Groups at JCDL 2013
(Apologies for cross-posting.) Dear colleagues, The HathiTrust Research Center will conduct hour-long focus groups at the upcoming JCDL 2013 conference. If you do research with large-scale, digital text corpora, we invite you to participate. Our goals are to: Find out how researchers (like you!) collect things together for research purposes; and Brainstorm researcher requirements (like yours!) for collecting HathiTrust items together for computational analysis. If you will be attending the JCDL conference and you are interested in these topics, please email Harriett Green (gree...@illinois.edumailto:gree...@illinois.edu) by *Monday, July 22, 2013* and indicate your preferred time for participation: Joint Conference on Digital Libraries 2013, Indianapolis, Indiana July 23, 7:30-9:00 a.m. July 24, 7:30-9:00 a.m. The HTRC enables computational access for nonprofit and educational users to the HathiTrust corpus, a digital library of millions of books and other materials digitized by the Google Books project and other mass-digitization efforts. We are interested in understanding how researchers build and use digitized book and serials collections in the course of their research. Your participation will give you a chance to meet with others working in your field or related areas. We hope to use the results to help advance the research tools afforded by the HathiTrust Research Center.
[CODE4LIB] call numbers for e-books
Hey folks, I know there are others out there doing neat things with shelf browsing online around a certain book. I'm looking for best practices for call numbers for e-books. Anyone else made good traction on this problem? We seem to do ok with pulling call numbers from the MARC record from our OCLC-sourced records. But we are now loading big e-book files from Serials Solutions, which are not sourced from OCLC to my knowledge and which do not have call numbers in the MARC records. I know about OCLC's Classify service, which sounds good. Just wondering if anyone has actually done anything with it, or tackled this issue via other techniques. I know that MarcEdit is using Classify, but we've had trouble getting it to use the right ID number in our MARC records as a match point, so we are looking for other alternatives, too. thanks! -emily -- Emily Lynema Associate Department Head Information Technology, NCSU Libraries 919-513-8031 emily_lyn...@ncsu.edu
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Humanities Librarian at Michigan State University
Initially reporting to the Collections Coordinator for the Humanities, this librarian will lead the MSU Libraries in support of new models of scholarship in the humanities, incorporating new technology-driven opportunities such as text mining, the study of media (art, film, music), linguistic corpora analysis, creation of shared digitized libraries, and new kinds of writing. Initial goals for this position include assessing campus trends and needs in DH, identifying priorities for the attention of MSU Libraries, designing and proposing library collection and service models, and implementing those plans. Reporting will depend on the vision enunciated and implemented. In the long run, this librarian will lead library efforts to assist faculty and students seeking suitable software, and cooperate with other DH-related programs at MSU. Details of this assignment will emerge from practice, but could include liaison with one or more academic departments, engagement with appropriate programs across campus, development of technology-rich work spaces (labs), work with clients, instruction and/or preparation of research guides. Positive outcomes include advising MSU digital resource users, sharing information among cross-campus initiatives, and exposing students to new technical skills that support careers built on liberal learning. The librarian will develop an understanding of the data needs of those working in digital humanities, and work with data librarians to meet data management, curation and visualization needs of students and faculty. The successful candidate must be broadly focused and adventurous enough to expand or shift their range of responsibilities to meet evolving campus needs, as well as participate approximately quarter-time in a secondary assignment based on the needs of the library and candidate interests. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Librarians are appointed as regular faculty in the continuing appointment system and are engaged in professional development and scholarly activities related to their position in addition to serving on library and university committees as elected or assigned. Michigan State University Libraries serve more than 4,900 faculty, 36,000 undergraduates and 11,000 graduate and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The Main Library and 5 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 5 million volumes. East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000 located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in information or library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Excellent oral and written communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to be flexible in a dynamic and changing environment; exceptional commitment to customer service; ability to work enthusiastically and effectively with diverse faculty, students and staff; ability to work both collaboratively and independently; ability to prioritize and balance various unit needs; attention to detail; preparation and commitment to conducting independent scholarship consistent with a library faculty appointment; capacity and commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development. Desired Qualifications: Course work or experience in Humanities disciplines, awareness of trends in digital humanities scholarship and collections, familiarity with online resources, awareness of related initiatives at MSU, ability to understand the needs of faculty/students who use digital resources, and willingness to remain current with changing technology and its applications. Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday July 30th, 2013 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9032/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Services Librarian at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) UMBC, an honors university in Maryland, seeks an innovative and service oriented librarian to coordinate the development of the Library's web services and provide general reference and instruction services to faculty, staff and students. The successful candidate will lead the vision, design, and management of an evolving library web presence in order to meet the needs of the students, faculty, and staff of the University. ALA-accredited MLS degree and demonstrated web development experience required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, please respond by August 2nd, 2013. Minimum salary: $50,000. For complete position responsibilities, full requirements and other information on the UMBC Library, or to apply, see [www.umbc.edu/library](http://www.umbc.edu/library) Employment Opportunities section. UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9035/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Media Specialist at University of Colorado at Denver
Posting Title: Digital Media Specialist Campus: University of Colorado Denver Position Type: Tenured/ Tenure-track Full/Part Time: Full Time Position/Posting Description The Auraria Library, serving the University of Colorado Denver, Downtown Denver Campus; Metropolitan State University of Denver; and the Community College of Denver seeks a dynamic, energetic and innovative Digital Media Specialist. Reporting to the Digital Initiatives Librarian, this position will collaborate with a wide range of library units and campus students, staff and faculty in order to envision, plan, implement, and maintain user-oriented digital technologies--including upgrades--and to support their adoption and usage in an academic library environment. Examples of Work Performed • Works with Digital Initiatives Librarian, Communications and Marketing Director, and Web Development Team to enhance usability, innovation, and reach of digital collections and other educational objects, including books, journals, and videos. • Coordinates with liaison librarians the acquisition and management of pre- packaged content, and, if needed, identification of additional material, for use with interactive Digital Discovery Wall and instructing and collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and liaison librarians in Wall's use • Provides expert consultation in the use of professional design and multimedia production software deployed in public computing areas (Adobe Creative Suite; Final Cut Pro, etc.) • Provides expert support in proper use and handling of multimedia production equipment • Investigates and recommends adoption and implementation of new library user- oriented technologies, software, and tools--especially in high impact library learning spaces • Collaboratively develops web-based digital projects and exhibits in the humanities and sciences • Interfaces with collection development and instruction librarians when appropriate to determine direction of user-oriented projects and technologies. • Contributes to creation, programming, curriculum integration, and maintenance of Auraria Library Maker Spaces • Actively participate and contribute ideas and suggestions to accomplish department and organization goals. • Provide formal and informal technology training to library staff and student workers. • Holds face-to-face meetings with campus faculty, offering advice on the use of media production technology, digital media, and related technologies, concepts, and practices. • Make recommendation for hardware and software purchases. Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications): • Bachelor's degree (digital media, educational technology, or related field preferred) • 2 years of experience in digital media, educational technology or related field. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Proficiency in Final Cut Pro and other video editing software and transcoding tools • Proficiency in Apple and Windows-based computer systems • Experience using scanners, image capture devices, and a variety of multimedia production equipment in the creation of digital exhibits or other projects • Experience with and knowledge of Drupal or similar web content management systems Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of technology trends and the ability to investigate, recommend, and implement new technologies • Ability to act independently and creatively with a high degree of initiative in the delivery of new and innovative technologies • Confident in experimentation in the implementation of new technologies and educational philosophies • Ability to instruct a wide array of individuals, including faculty and students, in the use of a variety of creative technologies and software. • Ability to learn new skills • Ability to complete work within specified deadlines • Analytical and problem solving skills • Effective presentation and listening skills • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Graduate degree in digital media, educational technology or related field Desired Qualifications: • Experience deploying and operating media production equipment, including video cameras, digital single lens reflex (dSLR) cameras, and playback devices (VCRs, cassette decks, etc.) • Experience deploying and calibrating digital scanning equipment for the creation of high-quality curated digital installations and web-based exhibits • Experience creating online exhibits via Omeka, Drupal, or a similar content/asset management system • Experience in delivering library technology instruction to diverse stakeholders, employing both online and face-to-face models • Experience in academic libraries or higher education • Experience using a variety of social media tools to enhance digital assets Position Classification and Salary: This position is an Exempt Professional/non-faculty, at-will position. Minimum
[CODE4LIB] Job: Media Digitization Production Coordinator at Stanford University
The Media Digitization Production Coordinator will, under the supervision of the Manager of the Stanford Media Preservation Lab, support the management and operation of media reformatting labs and will contribute to the creation and provision of access to digital collections. He/she will contribute to all steps in the production workflow, including materials selection, preparation, metadata creation, quality control and preparation of files for online access and repository preservation. The Production Coordinator will help coordinate the daily operations of media reformatting projects, including data management, troubleshooting, exception handling, and coordination of tasks, working closely with a variety of team members, including but not limited to: the lab manager, project manager(s), archivists and curators, outside vendors, and fellow production staff. The Production Coordinator will also help maintain project documentation, issue status reports, and track daily progress. This is a 100% FTE position (40 hours per week) for a fixed term of 36 months, with a possibility of extension. An internal candidate has been identified for this position. Primary duties and responsibilities Coordinate and carry out a range of production activities in a media digitization facility that preserves archival sound recordings and moving images, including * Prepare batches of original archival sound recordings, films, and videotapes to be digitized by digitization staff or outside vendors. (30%). Tasks may include: * Tracking original items as they move through the production process * Photographing original artifacts for documentation purpose * Cleaning and perform basic repairs and treatments on damaged and/or degradingmedia material * Use databases or other tools and applications to document aspects of the collection materials handled and activities performed * Monitor and perform quality control checks on reformatted digital copies of audio recordings and moving images (30%) * Manage original materials, content files, and metadata files in post-digitization workflows. (40%). Tasks include: * Re-house and prepare sound recordings and moving image materials for long-term storage * Process and manage large numbers of files in a variety of computing environments * Create and verify file checksums * Prepare digital content for ingest to the digital repository * Create metadata records for materials digitized, including use of MODS, EAD, and other library metadata standards * Create, edit, and update webpages (using Drupal CMS or other web publishing tools) * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum qualifications * Undergraduate degree in a related field * At least 1 year experience in an audiovisual archive, an audiovisual production house, or equivalent experience. * Understanding of historic and contemporary media recording formats and related preservation issues. * Strong computing skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, HTML/XML, and collaborative communication tools (e.g., wiki) * Strong familiarity with media production software applications and hardware systems as well as playback equipment * Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, discretion, and initiative * Highly-developed organizational skills, with great attention to detail, and ability to coordinate numerous activities * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Ability to lift 30 lbs, and to handle a fully loaded cart. Desired qualifications * Formal training in library and information science, archival practice, and audio or video engineering * Basic programming skills using Perl, Ruby, XSLT, etc. * Familiarity with media streaming systems and technologies Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9046/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Services Librarian at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
UWM Libraries seeks an energetic, knowledgeable, and technologically capable individual to serve as a Data Services Librarian. This position supports the campus need to address quickly evolving data management processes. The successful candidate will play a leadership role creating a campus environment for successful discovery, use, and management of locally and externally available data especially in the areas of science and social science research. Duties include providing assistance to researchers who need help developing a data management plan, including data curation issues related to creation, documentation, and metadata standards; developing and promoting an understanding of the theory, principles, and evolving practice of scholarly communication; and developing library services to support the data curation needs of faculty, staff, and graduate researchers to meet the data management and sharing requirements of various funding agencies. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Libraries for User and Research Services Job Summary/Basic Function: Data management consultations: * Provide assistance to researchers who need developing a data management plan, including data curation issues related to creation, documentation, and metadata standards * Proactively work with the Library Contacts to develop relationships with prospective Digital Commons depositors to collect, manage, and facilitate access to data for secondary analysis * Help faculty, staff and students identify and access data sets for secondary research analysis * Communicate with faculty the best practices for flexible local and remote data storage of archival and working copies, including multiple levels of storage depending on formats and access requirements Develop campus standards: * Survey campus researchers to determine primary data needs * Develop and promote an understanding of the theory, principles, and evolving practice of scholarly communication * Advise, instruct, and advocate for best practices in open access, and digital resources and preservation, of campus-generated data * Stay abreast of new learning in the area of best practices for data curation and make recommendations * Serve as primary contact to UWM Office of Assessment and Institutional Research * Serve as primary contact to UWM Graduate School research initiatives Subject Specialization: * Identify and facilitate access to data sets and statistics within the UWM Libraries collections and from outside resources. * Create research guides * Identify, evaluate and recommend data set acquisitions * Develop library services to support the data curation needs of faculty, staff, and graduate researchers to meet the data management and sharing requirements of various funding agencies * Design and teach (non-credit) workshops on statistical and data resources for graduate students and faculty workshops * Write grants to federal, state and local agencies to support data services activities and initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Library and Information Science, or the equivalent from an ALA-accredited program * Evidence of subject background and/or relevant experience in sciences, social sciences, or engineering * Evidence of experience with or knowledge of data management and curation * Demonstrated understanding of developments and trends in data services and tools * Evidence of excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree in sciences, social sciences, or engineering * Evidence of experience with geospatial data * Demonstrated understanding of metadata standards * Demonstrated proficiency with current statistical packages * Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact and work with diverse groups including colleagues, faculty and students in collaborative and team environments Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, transcripts, and names/addresses of three current professional references. Apply at - http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/14779 Applications must be received on or before 8-4-13. Questions may be addressed to Craig Wesley, 414-229-6201 or email to wesl...@uwm.edu. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-j...@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability. UWM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment will require a criminal background check. For the UWM Campus Security Report see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9053/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Moving Image Digitization Specialist at Stanford University
The Moving Image Digitization Specialist will, under the supervision of the Manager of the Stanford Media Preservation Lab, contribute to the preservation and provision of access to moving image material in Stanford University Libraries collections. He/she may contribute to all steps in the production workflow, including materials selection, preparation, metadata creation, media digitization, quality control and preparation of files for online access and repository preservation. The Moving Image Digitization Specialist will participate in the daily operations of media reformatting projects, including file creation and management, troubleshooting, exception handling, and coordination of tasks, working closely with a variety of team members, including but not limited to: the lab manager, project manager(s), archivists and curators, outside vendors, and fellow lab staff. The Moving Image Digitization Specialist will also help maintain project documentation, issue status reports, and track periodic progress. This is a 100% FTE position (40 hours per week) for a fixed term of 36 months, with a possibility of extension. An internal candidate has been identified for this position. Primary Duties and Responsibilities * Operate video digitization workstations in order to reformat video recordings according to archival standards for historic moving image collections. (65%) * Evaluate and prepare materials for digitization (including item treatment as needed), perform data entry related to the digitization process, conduct quality control, and manage digital files. (25%) * Work with other lab staff to plan and execute digital projects related to audiovisual media. This may involve: communication with librarians, collectors, and digital library staff; planning the transport of materials to and from the reformatting lab; using online tools to track all steps in the project workflow; drafting production estimates, and issuing status reports on project progress to project stakeholders. (10%) * Other duties as assigned may include: * Provide support in the planning and installation of video lab components and tools * Re-house and prepare original moving image materials for long-term storage * Identify problems with archival media and recommend solutions, especially in connection with preservation issues * Clean and maintain playback equipment * Order supplies * Working with vendors for outsourced projects * Working with archival audio recordings. Qualifications: * Undergraduate degree in a related field, or demonstrated training in video engineering * At least 1 year experience in an audiovisual archive, library, or similar organization, or equivalent experience * In-depth knowledge of analog and digital video formats, including historic and contemporary recording formats and codecs * Knowledge of motion picture film elements and formats * Experience using video playback equipment * Understanding of preservation issues and standards pertaining to video, film, and audio * Strong knowledge of systems and software applications for media editing, production and delivery, including Final Cut Pro, Avid, QuickTime, and Flash / H.264 streaming * Proficiency with Macintosh and Microsoft Windows operating systems * Strong general computing skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and collaborative tools (e.g., wikis) * Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, discretion, and initiative * Maintain accurate work at a steady pace * Work collegially with supervisor, peers, other staff, and outside clientele * Strong administrative aptitude with excellent record-keeping skills * Highly-developed organizational skills, with great attention to detail, and ability to coordinate numerous activities * Excellent written and oral communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and composition skills * Ability to lift 30 lbs, and to handle a fully loaded cart. Desirable Experience And Skills * Basic computer programming, such as Perl * Unix computing and the ability to install, configure and run command-line software tools * Foreign language skills. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9086/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Library Systems Architect at Stanford University
The Systems Architect in Digital Library Systems Services (DLSS) specifies, designs and participates in the build out of the Stanford University Libraries large-scale preservation and digital asset management systems. This includes the Stanford Digital Repository (SDR), and the Digital Preservation Network (DPN), a nationwide initiative to preserve academic content among a network of preservation repositories. The Systems Architect will bring expert-level knowledge and a proven track record of systems (hardware, network, software) design build out to the SDR's Preservation Core. S/he will focus on the SDR's storage, processing, replication and audit processes, ensuring that they are secure, scalable and leverage the latest technologies to be cost effective. S/he will also serve as Stanford's technical lead on DPN, working with a team of technologists from other repositories on the specification, design, engineering, and testing of DPN's architecture, as well as the modification of the SDR to integrate with DPN. This is a fixed-term position, reporting to the Associate Director of Digital Library Systems and Services. The incumbent will work closely with SUL's information architect, SDR team, system administrators, and team members at other DPN nodes. Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead the requirements, specification and design process for SDR's replication and auditing systems. This will include support for disk, tape and cloud-based storage sub-systems, and policy-based distribution, auditing and content repair. * Lead the investigation and ongoing market analysis of open source and commercial solutions for storage and auditing systems; identify solutions that are consistent with Stanford and SUL's technology and operational base. * Work with the SDR team to implement these systems and supporting, sustainable operational processes. * Serve as Stanford's focused technical expert on DPN for the specification, design, engineering and testing of the network. Lead the design from Stanford's perspective, and assess and critique designs and proposals from other institutions as they emerge. * Ensure the development of a Stanford-compatible DPN protocol for transfer, packaging, replication, and versioning. Help coordinate the development and testing of DPN (anticipating distributed development from each of the nodes). * Ensure the scaling and integration of SDR to participate as a full node in DPN. * Participate in the SDR design and ongoing operation as a robust preservation store. * Analyze and track the development of SUL's cyberinfrastructure and overall information architecture in order to understand the particulars of Stanford's environment, and to be able to offer constructive advice and guidance in the development of corresponding hardware systems. Qualifications: * Expert knowledge of IT infrastructure and current standards, including designing and integrating multi-tiered system architectures; database design, performance, security and scalability principles; familiarity with data models and modeling techniques; enterprise service buses; web-services and service oriented architectures; federated network service; federated messaging models, object- and procedural-oriented programming languages and concepts, (including Java as a minimum requirement); familiarity with Unix and other host-based server environments; XML, XSLT, and SAML. * Experience contributing to the successful development and operation of enterprise-scale information systems as reliable infrastructure, including hardware, software, middleware, and supporting human processes. * Expert knowledge on server and storage architectures, systems and industry development. Expertise with current storage technologies and directions, including CIFS, NFS, DASD, NAS, AFS, and TSM. * Expert knowledge of network architectures and protocols; experience in operating and integrating components of a multi-protocol data network, including remote-access services. Demonstrated ability in network design, including DNS, VLANs, and firewalls. * Experience in information security concepts, issues and technique, and an advanced understanding in key management, certificates, encryption, cryptographic techniques, TLS, and SSH. * Expert knowledge of IT middleware, including authentication, authorization, account provisioning, identity management, and directory services, and proven experience designing system that integrate with / incorporate these services. * Experience with SQL and relational database applications and concepts. Vertical integration with workflow environments, db applications and dynamic languages. * Proven ability to capture, document and convey complex business needs and processes, translate them into functional requirements and system specifications, and develop a supporting technical design at an abstract level, and detailed technical specifications (including
[CODE4LIB] Job: Director of Library Technology at Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College, a fast-growing mid-sized urban community college, is searching for a full-time Director of Library Technology. The Library Technology Director will report to and work with the Executive Director of Libraries to implement and maintain a wide variety of emerging student-centered technologies for the HCCC Libraries. Promote technology use among staff and students; provide assistance and training to bolster student success. Coordinate technology related initiatives within the College libraries and facilitate training for staff members. Stay current with technology trends relevant to delivery of library services and provide expert advice on future technologies to enhance library services. Develop new modalities using technology to enhance bibliographic instruction and information literacy. Work with our team of librarians to coordinate effective use of existing and new library information systems; troubleshoot and provide support where needed. Learn new applications and deepen knowledge through professional development. Investigate and plan for digitization projects involving library collections. Serve as Library Liaison to the College IT department. Create a variety of workshops for staff and students on technology and related topics. Supervise Library Technology Staff. Create and/or participate in grant documentation. A Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university is, at least two years' experience in an academic library, experience with database creation, web design, website maintenance and social media, knowledge of educational applications for mobile devices, experience with PC and Mac platforms and software, including video production and archives digitization and grants-writing experience. Prior experience with Ellucian (formerly Datatel) and Business Objects or other higher education software preferred. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9122/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Media Specialist at Auraria Library
The Auraria Library, serving the University of Colorado Denver, Downtown Denver Campus; Metropolitan State University of Denver; and the Community College of Denver seeks a dynamic, energetic and innovative Digital Media Specialist. Reporting to the Digital Initiatives Librarian, this position will collaborate with a wide range of library units and campus students, staff and faculty in order to envision, plan, implement, and maintain user-oriented digital technologies--including upgrades--and to support their adoption and usage in an academic library environment. Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications): * Bachelor's degree (digital media, educational technology, or related field preferred) * 2 years of experience in digital media, educational technology or related field. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign * Proficiency in Final Cut Pro and other video editing software and transcoding tools * Proficiency in Apple and Windows-based computer systems * Experience using scanners, image capture devices, and a variety of multimedia production equipment in the creation of digital exhibits or other projects * Experience with and knowledge of Drupal or similar web content management systems Position Classification and Salary: This position is an Exempt Professional/non-faculty, at-will position. Minimum salary is $45,000/yr and is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/ Application Information: To view full job description and/or to apply: https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/68879 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9151/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Asset Archivist at Fossil, Inc.
Fossil is a global retailer specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products. At the heart of Fossil's vision is a commitment to fostering creativity and delivering the best in design through its two core businesses: the Fossil brand; and a multi- brand watch business. The Fossil brand is rooted in authenticity and a distinctive vintage-inspired design aesthetic. With over 400 stores worldwide and a strong global e-commerce business, the brand is internationally known for its eclectic assortment of lifestyle and accessory items including watches, handbags, and clothing. The Company also creates fashion accessories for a number of other owned and licensed brands including MICHELE, Zodiac, Relic, Emporio Armani, DKNY, Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, Diesel, Burberry, Marc by Marc Jacobs, adidas, and Karl Lagerfeld. The Company is constantly developing its multi-brand portfolio through its core competencies in innovative branding, world-class design, and dynamic global distribution. Fossil is seeking a Digital Asset Archivist to implement and maintain a digital asset management program using OpenText ECM Suite and specifically, the Media Manager Tool. This person will work closely with various graphic and product design teams as well as our photo studio and digital imagers to establish metadata standards and best practices in image archiving. This person will oversee the uploading, description, and retrieval of images produced by Fossil's photography and art design teams. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading overall strategy and workflow of the Digital Asset Management system, including managing usage rights and facilitating asset uploading. This person will register internal and external users and apply access permissions, generate reports, and facilitate retrieval of previously cataloged images and shoots. This Archivist will create policies and procedures as necessary and will keep informed of latest DAM trends and innovations. Other duties as identified and assigned may be required. Required Skills and Experience * Energetic, patient self-starter with a positive attitude * Highly organized with attention to detail * Effective communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and works well with multiple players * Works well in a fast-paced environment * Ability to work and communicate with non-technical end users * Consistent and flexible * Ability to demonstrate cost effectiveness of DAM * Ability to take initiative in investigating new ideas and implementing change * Three years experience in digital asset management (preferably managing creative assets) * Master degree in Library Science or equivalent preferred * Demonstrated knowledge of metadata provision, standards and schema * Demonstrated knowledge of information organization and retrieval * Project management experience Accommodations Statement Fossil is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Anyone requiring special accommodations to our normal application process please email applicationaccommodat...@fossil.com and we will assist you. Brand Highlights Fossil is an American lifestyle brand, creatively rooted in authentic vintage and classic design. Fossil stands for the optimism and creativity at the heart of American culture. Inspired by vintage design, we take the best from the past and update it for today's consumers. Since 1984, we have shared our quality products with our fans as we celebrate living an authentic life. As we approach our 30th anniversary, we will continue to reinvent the best of vintage culture with a modern eye. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9155/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Library Technology Specialist / Webmaster at Bard College
Bard College is seeking a Library Technology Specialist / Webmaster to be the point person for development and maintenance of the library web site, mobile application development, and library application support and integration. Reporting to the Director of College Libraries, the Library Technology Specialist will work closely with both library and IT staff to create solutions that make library resources easy to find and easy to use, and that are responsive to the needs of students, faculty and staff. Responsibilities will include performing daily support and maintenance of the library web site; supporting proprietary and open sources library applications; creating new mobile web environment; contributes PHP programming and HTML hand coding to ongoing digital project; integrating social and other media into the library web site; and supports web site analytics and marketing. The ideal candidate will be an expert or have 3-5 years experience minimum in coding HTML, CSS, Javascript as well as developing and implementing PHP and MYSQL databases; Mobil App development and programming skills/experience; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and other Adobe web development software; and experience with Java and web application development. In addition, the ideal candidate will have familiarity using integrated online library systems, especially Innovative Interfaces; experience working with and adapting open sources software; and experience working in higher education. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9171/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Web-Services Developer at CERN
Collaboration and the free flow of information are critical to CERN's success in achieving its scientific goals, which is why CERN is spearheading the Open Access movement with partners across the scientific community, the publishing industry and libraries worldwide. The CERN Open Access Section is looking for a talented and inspired Web-Services Developer to connect people and science through our Open Access initiatives. If you are interested in combining your skills in web-based development with your interest in world-class digital libraries, this is the opportunity for you. Take Part! **Introduction** Open Access to scientific results accelerates science and is a core mission of CERN Scientific Information Service. The Service manages the Sponsoring Consortium for Publishing in Particle Physics (SCOAP3): a partnership of libraries and funding agencies worldwide which, with scientific publishers, aims to convert key journals in the field of High-Energy Physics to Open Access, for everyone to read and freely re-use scientific results. The Service also supports CERN authors to make their publications Open Access, either in direct contact with publishers, or through a network of linked repositories such as CDS (cds.cern.ch), INSPIRE (inspirehep.net), and arXiv (arXiv.org). You will join: * The General Infrastructure Services Department, which provides and supports the infrastructure and technical and administrative services of the Organisation. * The Scientific Information Service Group, which manages CERN's library as well as historical and scientific archives. * The Open Access Section, which supports and implements CERN Open Access vision. **Functions** Web-Services Developer in the General Infrastructure Services Department (GS), Scientific Information Service Group (SIS), Open Access Section (OA). As a Web-Services Developer and Digital-Libraries Operator in the Open Access Section, you will contribute to the implementation and operation of web-based services in support of the CERN scientific community to help authors fully record, leverage and disseminate their Open Access publications. In particular you will: * Implement and operate an Open Access repository to ingest articles published under the SCOAP3 initiative, based on CERN Invenio digital library technology (invenio-software.org); and ensure interoperability with other platforms by SCOAP3 partners; * Build services to link Open Access publications and metadata across relevant web platforms, according to the license under which such material is released; * Integrate, throughout CERN Open Access services, relevant external information, products and services such as: CrossRef and DataCite DOIs, ORCID identifiers, FundRef information, CreativeCommon licenses. **Qualification required** Bachelor in the field of computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.* *Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications: In principle consideration will not be given to applications from people with higher qualifications. **Experience and competencies** The experience required for this post is: * Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, development or operation of advanced information systems. * Experience within a LAMP environment (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Python) and version control systems, preferably in open source projects. * Familiarity with common formats and protocols in digital libraries such as MARC21, OAI-PMH, RDF, XML,XSLT as well as a basic understanding of scholarly communication (authors, publishers, manuscripts, persistent identifiers, Open Access, licenses, repositories) would be an advantage. The technical competencies required for this post are: * Programming/Software development. * Requirements definition and management. * Database/Repository design. The behavioural competencies you will need to demonstrate for this post are: * Working in Teams: Building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships. * Achieving Results: Driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion. * Demonstrating Accountability: Taking responsibility for own actions and decisions. * Communicating Effectively: Delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions. The language competencies required are: * Spoken and written English or French: ability to draw up technical texts in one of the two languages, and a willingess to learn the other language. **Eligibility and closing date** Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation. This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and
[CODE4LIB] ASIST SIG-DL Call for Proposals from current and recent students: Digital Liaisons: Engaging with Digital Curation Theory and Practice
May be of interest to students and recent graduates in the room... Gena Chattin Digital Initiatives Librarian Earl K. Long Library University of New Orleans 504-280-6554 gchat...@uno.edu [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ZkdUqUEN-s3jrlzqVpP8IIhYYcGGgaKGw0Qtl7MGSvLV9dkPetA2Bn0lamu11G62Kxea365Gc-9PF_I6GFxyGHuXXT-481nF3pe0kabOl1Cv0hoTmg] Call For Proposals from Undergraduate, Master's and recently graduated students (May 2011 or later) Digital Liaisons: Engaging with Digital Curation Theory and Practice SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 16, 2013 ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: by September 27, 2013 The Special Interest Group for Digital Libraries (http://www.asis.org/sig/sigdl) of the Association for Information Science Technology (ASIST) is seeking proposals for an Undergraduate, Master's, and Recently Graduated Students (having graduated May 2011 or later) research program at the ASIST 2013 Annual Meeting in Montreal on November 3 - 6, 2013. This session is intended to provide students with an opportunity to present their work during the main conference on areas of interest relevant to information and knowledge management. The session will also serve as a social meeting point to facilitate networking between students, faculty, and professionals. Note: students do not have to attend the conference in order to qualify. To accommodate students who cannot attend the conference, we are accepting pre-made video presentations and mailed-in posters. All abstracts, presentation media, and posters will be published on the SIG DL website after the conference. Topics Poster and lightning talk presentation proposals should focus on innovative projects regarding digital curation theory and practice, i.e., use, reuse, reproducibility, and accessibility of digital resources. Proposals can include, but are not limited to, past research, case studies, and current projects on: * Archiving and preservation of web resources for access and use * Cloud storage solutions for digital preservation * Preservation of workflows, code, and data to facilitate research reproducibility * How data curation and management supports digital preservation * Bilingual searching, information access, and metadata * Policies and intellectual property issues in digital preservation * Digital initiatives outside of academic and research environments * International collaborations in digital preservation * Theory and practice in digital library education and training Who is Eligible Submissions can be made as a single author or a group of authors, including collaborations between students from different schools. Student chapters are particularly encouraged to submit a poster as a group. Authors do NOT need to be members of ASIST however they must pay for the conference registration fee and related expenses if attending in person. Students are encouraged to consult faculty and professional mentors but should not allow them to be a significant contributor to the content. All research is expected to be purely the students' or recent graduates' work and could include coursework, internship experiences, work related experience, and independent interests, including thesis or other capstone projects. Selection Criteria Up to 10 posters and 5 lightning talk proposals will be accepted for the panel session. Students should submit abstracts (of no less than 250 words) for the poster and a two-page paper for the lightning talk presentations. For posters, a one-page storyboard or mock-up of the poster may be submitted along with the abstract. Students submitting the two-page paper will use the ASIST short paper template available at http://www.asis.org/asist2013/AM13ProceedingsFormat.pdf. Both posters and lightning talk proposals will be selected based on the following criteria: relevance of topics to the SIG DL mission, feasibility of presentation within a compressed format, and originality of research. Students should indicate whether they will be present at the conference and which format they would like to present in, however these responses will not affect the overall selection process. Poster Format The posters will be displayed around the room for the entire session, including during the lightning talks. Students who cannot attend the session will be allowed to send in their poster ahead of time or have someone else put it up for them. Lightning Talks Lightning talks will consist of 5-minute presentations with no more than 10 PowerPoint/Prezi/etc slides (optional). Presenters could alternatively present a video if they prefer, particularly students participating in absentia. Participants are encouraged to think outside of the box while maintaining formal language and respect for the audience. Guest Speakers Dr. Carolyn Hank, Assistant Professor at the School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will provide the keynote remarks. Dr. Elaine
[CODE4LIB] Job: Emerging Technologies and Web Librarian - Tufts University Boston, MA at Tufts University
Position Title: Emerging Technologies and Web Librarian Department Overview: The Information Services Department of the Hirsh Health Sciences Library is responsible for providing and developing services to meet the information needs of the staff, students and faculty of the health sciences campus which is comprised of the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine (including programs in public health and biomedicine), the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, as well as the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences and the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University. The IS department's major activities are user education, reference, document delivery, informatics training, web site content development and maintenance, and staffing the combined Library Service Desk. Position Overview: Under the direction of the Head of Information and Access Services, the Emerging Technology Librarian has primary responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of the library web site, using the content management system, Drupal. This librarian tracks user trends, assesses user needs and preferences, explores new technologies and makes decisions about web site design based on this information. Leading the Hirsh Library's Web Team, he or she articulates a plan for initial and ongoing web site development and assessment. Also responsible for creating web tutorials and other online learning modules, the Emerging Technology Librarian will work with faculty on the Boston campus, staff in Educational Media and TUSK (curriculum management system) offices to create online learning opportunities. Keeping current on emerging technologies, he or she will implement strategies to maximize the effective use of appropriate technologies--mobile, web-based or other--for the library and its users, including training colleagues how to use technology to best serve our liaison partners on the health sciences campus. This librarian trains colleagues in using Drupal and in how to be effective web site contributors. As a member of the Information Services Department, he or she participates in the programs and services of the department, including the liaison program, teaching appropriate groups, staffing the library service desk and other services as needed. The incumbent will represent the department, library, and university on appropriate Tufts Libraries and university-wide committees as needed. Position Qualifications: Basic Requirements: 1. Years of related experience required: 2 years library experience 2. Required education: ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent 3. Required computer/technical skills: Demonstrated experience in website design and CMS-driven website framework, Drupal preferred; Experience with JavaScript (JQuery); Understanding of relational databases; Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues; Strong knowledge of applying user-centered design principles; Strong project management skills; Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently and problem-solving skills; Strong public services philosophy and commitment to outstanding public service; Flexibility and the eagerness to learn constantly and quickly; Excellent time management skills, including the capacity to work independently as well as on teams; Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: • Some knowledge of PHP, XML, XSLT • Understanding of APIs • Experience with source control (GIT preferred) • Experience with usability testing • Health sciences or academic library experience • Demonstrated teaching ability • Professional development and service, including a record of publishing • Instructional design experience • Ability to communicate with diverse staff and user groups • Ability to teach faculty, staff and students on a variety of topics For complete job listing visit https://2xrecruit.kenexa.com/kr/cc/jsp/public/l andingPage.jsf?id=61B88F9EABFA9D2E3CC8796DA4DBCAD8CA3DE054F2098DF2A690ED336468 60ACinitcc=true Search for Job #2011 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9183/
