[CODE4LIB] Job: Cataloger/Meta-Data Librarian at University of Wyoming

[jobs]

The University of Wyoming Libraries is seeking applicants for a
Cataloger/Metadata Librarian position. The position will
perform original cataloging as assigned and provide expertise and positive,
dynamic leadership for the creation and maintenance of metadata for digital
content acquired or created by the Libraries. Our digital collections are
growing and we are in the early stages of implementing an institutional
repository.

  
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  
Perform original and complex adaptive cataloging of print and non-print
materials, including electronic resources, according to national standards.
Develop comprehensive bibliographic descriptions, assign
subject headings and classification numbers according to national standards
and local practice;

  
Partner with colleagues in the development, refinement, and implementation of
policies, procedures and workflow to facilitate access to digital collections;

  
Create high-quality descriptive, technical and administrative metadata
following best practices for digital collections and institutional
repositories;

  
Collaborate on cataloging/ metadata issues with others, both internal and
external to the libraries;

  
Maintain knowledge of and provide guidance about the use of various
established and evolving cataloging/metadata schema. Interpret and adapt
national cataloging/metadata standards and schema for local purposes.

  
As a member of the library faculty, the individual is expected to pursue an
active and ongoing program of research, service and professional
development.
(http://www.uwyo.edu/generalcounsel/_files/docs/UW-Reg-7-631.pdf.) The
position reports to the Head of Technical Services.

  
Required qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Knowledge of
the principles of cataloging, subject analysis, classification, and authority
control with the ability to apply those principles using the appropriate
standards including but not limited to AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCC, and MARC.

  
Familiarity or training with non-MARC metadata schemas (e.g., Dublin Core,
EAD, VRA Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, RDF, etc.) Excellent
interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills. Experience and
demonstrated success with collaborative projects.

  
Preferred qualifications: Academic library experience. Innovative interfaces
experience. NACO experience. Experience
applying metadata standards and schema. Knowledge of tools
to transform and crosswalk metadata.

  
APPLICATION AND SALARY: Review of applications will begin
on October 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled or the
search is terminated. Minimum salary is $46,000 dependent
on qualifications and experience; 12-month appointment, 22 days vacation; sick
leave, group health insurance, state and TIAA-CREF retirement plans, no state
income tax. Please direct questions to Ms. Birgit Burke at
307-766-3279 or e-mail bu...@uwyo.edu.

  
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and the names,
address, telephone number and e-mail address of three professional references
to:

  
Birgit Burke, Assistant to the Dean

University of Wyoming Libraries

1000 E. University Avenue, Department 3334



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Collections Archivist at American University in Cairo

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Digital Collections Archivist, Rare Books and Special Collections Library

  
The Rare Books and Special Collections Library (RBSCL) of the American
University in Cairo seeks to fill the position of Digital Collections
Archivist. The Digital Collections Archivist plays a leadership role in
digital initiatives, including building collections of digitized and born-
digital archival materials, and facilitating access to those collections. The
position holder reports to the University Archivist and supervises the RBSCL's
digitization staff.

  
The Digital Collections Archivist is responsible for managing the CONTENTdm-
based Rare Books and Special Collections Digital Library, setting standards
for digital preservation and metadata input, and providing related training
and supervision for RBSCL staff. The position holder is also responsible for
managing AUC's Digital Archive and Research Repository (a DSpace-based
institutional digital repository), including the submissions approval process
for student theses, faculty publications, and student projects. Collaborating
on development, policies, and storage space matters for RBSCL's digital
platforms with other Main library departments and computing and other units at
AUC is also involved.

  
Managing the RBSCL's Web Archive, based on the ArchiveIt subscription service,
is another responsibility, in collaboration with the University Archivist and
other RBSCL staff. The position holder also coordinates the RBSCL's website,
blog, LibGuides, AUC Wiki, and social media sites, working cooperatively with
other library staff.

  
The position holder will, in collaboration with the University Archivist,
evaluate and manage adoption of a system, such as Archives Space, for managing
archival accessions and creating EAD finding aids. The Digital Collections
Archivist will also participate in training and supervising staff in producing
EAD finding aids and coordinate making finding aids available in the library's
Millennium based catalog and online via the CONTENTdm-based digital library.

  
Among the anticipated projects the Digital Collections Archivist will
participate in and/or manage are:

  
- Integrating into the RBSCL's CONTENTdm-based digital library acquisitions of 
digital photographs and videos and oral history interview audio files and 
transcripts for the University on the Square: Documenting Egypt's 21st Century 
Revolution project.  
  
- Digitizing and integrating into the RBSCL's CONTENTdm-based digital library 
RBSCL collections of architectural plans and drawings by prominent Egyptian 
architects, and historic photographs related to architecture and travel in the 
Middle East.  
  
- Developing grant proposals for and managing grant funded digital projects, 
such as an online access initiative for a major Arabic language audio archive.  
  
- Leading efforts to transfer, preserve, and provide access to born-digital 
photographs generated by AUC units and community members, and participating in 
an initiative to digitize and provide storage and access to videorecordings 
held by AUC departments (television production program, arts department, etc.), 
in collaboration with Main Library, University Academic Computing, and other 
AUC units.  
  
Requirements:

  
The candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS, or an MA degree in history or
allied field with an archival studies degree program; at least two years
experience in digital archives work, including managing digitizing projects
and working with digital collection management software (CONTENTdm preferred);
experience working with institutional repositories (DSpace preferred) and
understanding of current trends in scholarly communications; strong
understanding of metadata practices and standards like Dublin Core and EAD;
knowledge of digital preservation strategies and digital capture best
practices; experience with archival collection management systems like
Archivists' Toolkit or Archon; knowledge of archival description and digital
content standards like DACS, EAD, RDA, MARC21, Dublin Core, CSS, XML, TEI,
XHTML and XSLT; supervisory experience (preferably in an academic library
environment); excellent oral and written English and presentation skills;
ability to collaborate with library staff and academic and non-academic
university personnel; excellent organizational skills. Experience in a
multicultural environment is highly desirable.

  
Additional Information:

This is a Faculty appointment at rank of Instructor.

The position will remain open until filled. Preferred starting date is Late
Fall 2013 or January 2014.



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Fall Digital Archives Internship at Busy Beaver Button Museum

[jobs]

Fall Digital Archives Internship at the Button Museum

  
www.buttonmuseum.org

  
Title: Museum Digital Archives Internship

  
Scope of position:

  
The Button Museum is looking for students to work with us this summer to
develop and expand our Digital Archive. Students will gain unique and
specialized experience researching, describing, digitizing and cataloging our
growing collection of historic buttons.

  
About the Button Museum:

  
Joel and Christen Carter, co-curators of the Button Museum and avid collectors
of historically significant buttons, founded the museum in 2010. The mission
of the Button Museum is to show how people commemorate noteworthy times in
their lives by creating and collecting wearable mementos. The Button Museum
houses over 10,000 buttons that range from an original 1864 Abraham Lincoln
campaign pre-button to buttons produced this year. The Button Museum is an
institutional member of both the American Alliance of Museums and Illinois
Association of Museums and is housed in the Busy Beaver Button Co.'s
facilities.

  
Major responsibilities:

  
*Perform historical research  
*Digitize, describe and catalog buttons  
*Input data and research into museum database  
  
Minimum qualifications:

  
*Strong research and writing skills  
*Strong organizational skills  
  
Preferred qualifications:

  
*Pursuing a degree in Library Science, Archives, Public History or a related 
field  
*Experience working with Photoshop and Drupal Content Management System  
*Experience cataloging museum objects  
  
Hours required: 5-20 hours a week. Research can be done remotely.

  
Company name/address:

  
The Button Museum

3279 W. Armitage Avenue

Chicago IL

www.buttonmuseum.org

  
To apply for the position please email your resume and cover letter to:
buttonmuseuminternship(at)gmail.com

  
The Button Museum is an EOE/M/F/D/V

  



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Special Collections & Archives Libraria at Corning Museum of Glass

[jobs]

Provides vision and leadership in building and managing the extensive Special
Collections and Archives of the Rakow Research
Library. Works closely with the Chief
Librarian and the Associate Librarian for Collection Management to develop
processes and systems for the acquisition, processing and description, access,
and preservation of special collections in all formats. Creates inventories
and finding aids. Co-manages the Museum's institutional archive in physical
and digital formats. Works with the Library's digitization team, Museum staff
and with outside constituents to develop and maintain a digitization program
for preservation of and access to unique collections.

  
Responsibilities:

  * Provides leadership in the acquisition, accessioning, preservation and 
promotion of the Rakow Library's special collections and archives.
  * Proposes, implements and oversees procedures for the processing, care and 
use of the Library's special collections and archives.
  * Accessions, provides stewardship for and facilitates access to archival 
collections in accordance with current archival best practices.
  * Creates inventories and finding aids; trains and supervises staff in the 
processing of archives and creation of finding aids.
  * In collaboration with the Associate Librarian for Collection Management, 
manages the Museum's institutional archive in physical and digital formats.
  * In collaboration with the Chief Librarian, the Curators and the Executive 
Director, cultivates new collections and donor relationships.
  * Participates in Library outreach and the marketing of Special Collections 
and Archives.
  * Develops partnerships at the local, regional, national, and international 
level to address issues and challenges facing special collections in the 
digital environment.
  * Keeps current with best practices and emerging technologies in special 
collections and archives, including EAD, DACS and digitization.
  * Participates in and supports exhibition initiatives.
  * Contributes to Special Collections-related operations, as needed, including 
working on the Library's reference desk.
  * Manages the Special Collections internship program and supervises temporary 
associates and volunteers as required.
  * Serves as a member of the Library's administrative team.
Qualifications:

  * ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree.
  * Minimum three years of experience in library special collections or 
archives.
  * Strong understanding of current and emerging issues and trends in special 
collections and archives.
  * Demonstrated knowledge of current library/archival systems and metadata 
standards, including EAD and DACs.
  * Demonstrated knowledge and experience using standards, best practices, and 
supporting infrastructure for digital archives and digital special collections.
  * Supervisory experience in an academic or special library setting desired.
  * Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, problem-solving and 
analytic skills.
  * Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
  * Background in subject fields related to the library's collections, 
including art, history, material science, desired.
  * Experience with grant writing and management desired.
  * Ability to work with foreign language materials.
  * Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  * Ability to respond to users with diverse needs.



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Road & Track Project Archivist at Stanford University

[jobs]

The Road & Track Project Archivist is responsible for determining the
organization of and creating intellectual access to over 450 linear feet of
records in all formats for Road & Track. They are responsible for appraising
the collection and recommending access and delivery based on privacy and
preservation issues and copyright law. The Project Archivist will be expected
to work in our new processing facility in Redwood City.

  
100% FTE; 1-year, fixed-term position

  
Duties:

  * Project Archivist will arrange over 450 feet of records for Road & Track 
archives
  * Participates in the creation of intellectual access to these materials via 
the online catalogue, traditional finding aids, finding aids marked up in the 
Encoded Archival Description (EAD) language, and other computerized databases 
and networked applications, including online publication for all Manuscripts 
Unit finding guides;
  * Manage time in order to complete organization and description of collection 
within 1 year
  * Re-house oversize, photographic, audio/video, and computer media as needed
  * Supervise the accessioning process for born-digital materials including 
capture of data from legacy computer media diskettes and zip drives, logging 
all computer media, exporting for ingestion into the Stanford Digital Repository
  * Review and describe individual born-digital files under the supervision of 
the Digital Archivist, using current tools, such as AccessData's FTK software, 
MUSE, PhotoMechanic, etc.
  * Prepare audio and video for reformatting/preservation and coordinate this 
effort with Stanford's Media Preservation Lab.
  * Re-house slides/negatives/photographs and prepare folder-level description 
for use in any future digitization efforts
  * Responsible for ingesting persistent IDs for any material digitized during 
the course of the project into the EAD guide in Archivists' Toolkit 
(ArchivesSpace).
  * Keep statistics regarding processing rates for various formats and tasks to 
incorporate into departmental statistics
  * Apply preservation measures during the processing of the collection
  * Coordinate special re-housing efforts with Preservation/Conservation 
Department.
  * Work independently and make judgments and recommendations about content 
appraisal, especially with consideration for future digitization efforts
  * Report to Manuscripts Processing Archivist and Head, Technical 
Services--Manuscripts regularly
  * Responsible for EAD output and clean-up of accession records in Archivists 
Toolkit
  * Publish articles on project discoveries and updates on SUL blogs, etc.
  * Attend project and division meetings
  
Qualifications:

  * MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent with a concentration in 
archives required; knowledge of automotive history preferred.
  * At least 2-3 years of experience in a manuscripts repository processing and 
cataloging large archival or manuscript collections.
  * Demonstrated understanding of the theory and structure of library-related 
discovery metadata.
  * Demonstrated understanding with traditional cataloging practice and rules 
such as ASCR2 and RDA.
  * Knowledge and experience with EAD, DACS, MODS or similar metadata standards.
  * Ability to learn rapidly and implement new cataloging procedures and 
principles adopted by the Department and the Stanford Libraries required.
  * Demonstrated ability to use online and PC-based applications for data 
management such as Archivists' Toolkit, FileMaker Pro, analysis, and reporting.
  * Experience creating and maintaining websites; knowledge of Drupal preferred.
  * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills combined with attention to 
detail.
  * Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  * Ability to work independently, as a team member, and across organizational 
boundaries in a rapidly changing environment on a variety of simultaneous 
workflows.
  * Knowledge of current trends and issues in archival practices including 
preservation, restricted materials, and use of electronic records.
  * Commitment to professional development and service.
  
Must able to routinely lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Application Information

Contact: Stanford University

Online App. Form:
https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=16127&src=JB-1
0023



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Archives Specialist at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

[jobs]

he Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of America's leading historic,
cultural and educational institutions. Opened in 1982, the Museum, anchored
aboard the former USS Intrepid, a national historic landmark, has welcomed
more than 10 million visitors and currently welcomes almost one million
visitors annually. The Museum's mission is "to honor our heroes, educate the
public and inspire our youth." The Museum pursues this
mission through a dynamic and enriching exhibition environment recounting
human stories behind the machinery on display in relation to the service era
of the Intrepid: in World War II, the Cold War, NASA recovery missions and
three tours in Vietnam. In connection thereto, the Museum delivers a broad
range of credible, innovative, and engaging educational programs supplementing
classroom learning in history, science, and leadership as well as extensive
public and proprietary programs honoring those who serve our country - all to
inspire our youth.

  
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum seeks a highly motivated individual to
fill the full-time position of Collections Assistant, Archive
Specialist. This person will report to the Collections
Manager and work with the larger Exhibits Department to fulfill the mission of
the Intrepid Museum. The Collections Assistant, Archive
Specialist will support all aspects of the Collections Program including
accessioning, policy development and exhibition
preparation. Within the Collections Program the Collections
Assistant, Archive Specialist will focus on the historic
archives. This position requires organization, strong
communication, physical agility and a can-do attitude.

  
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  * Assist with the day to day collections tasks which may include: housing and 
preparation of documents and artifacts, fabrication of mounts, exhibit 
installation, preventive conservation and research assignments.
  * Cataloging of incoming archive acquisitions, archive backlog and new 
collections items discovered onboard.
  * Participate in the photographing, scanning and digitization of documents 
and photographs.
  * Enter detailed, appropriate and accurate data into the Museum's database, 
TMS.
  * Develop finding aides for the Museum's archive with the goal to publish EAD 
encoded finding aids on the web
  * Assist in the relocation and proper housing of archives.
  * Participate in collections review meetings to determine proper status of 
various collection items.
  * Aid in the research and development of collections and archives policies
  * Perform other duties as required by management
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in
Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited institution with a
concentration in Archival Studies and a minimum of 1-2 years archives
experience working with historic collections or an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience. The ideal candidate
will have proficiency in the use and application of EAD and MARC records and
other library and archival descriptive and content standards. This person will
have experience with object handling and preventative conservation; knowledge
of accepted museum registration and collections management procedures and
practices; experience with collections management databases (TMS preferred),
cataloguing standards and controlled vocabularies. The candidate must be
technically literate, including experience with digital photography and the
processing and management of digital media. He/she must have strong
organizational, interpersonal and computer skills. The
candidate must be able to maneuver through dimly lit narrow passageways, climb
up/down steep ladders and move heavy collections objects with assistance.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary.



For consideration e-mail resume with salary requirements to:
res...@intrepidmuseum.org.



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Records Officer at Natural Resources Canada

[jobs]

  * assist in the implementation and administration of the Recorded Information 
Management Program
  * prepare record scheduling (including the preservation of vital and 
confidential records)
  * conduct record inventories
  * manage all aspects of the Ministry records schedule collection by 
developing and maintaining a collection of retention schedules, transfer lists 
and other records as required
  * assist in the preservation of electronic and print documents in the event 
of divestments, major closures of offices, storage facilities, damage of 
records (due to flood, fire, or other catastrophic event), etc.
Qualifications:

Knowledge of records management and legislation:

  * You have demonstrated working knowledge in records classification systems 
and techniques and record management principles and practices;
  * You have proven ability to apply legislated requirements, directives, 
standards, guidelines and best practices relating to the identification, 
description, storage, transfer and preservation of recorded information (e.g. 
the archives and Record Keeping Act and the Freedom of Information and 
Protection of Privacy Act).
Analytical and organizational skills:

  * You have sound analytical, research and problem solving skills to ensure 
appropriate application of record management solutions and practices.
  * You have good organizational abilities to meet deadlines, work under 
pressure, manage and prioritize many files concurrently.
Communication and interpersonal skills:

  * You are proficient in oral and written communication to obtain and share 
advice, and to prepare written material for internal and external clients.
  * You show initiative, tact and good judgment when interacting with team 
members, internal and external clients.
  * You have the ability to deal discreetly with confidential materials and 
issues.
  * You have developed interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively 
manage relationships.
  * You are able to work independently and also as a team member.
Computer skills:

  * You have proven computer proficiency and knowledge of word processing, 
spreadsheet and database software.
Compensation:

$1,115.08 - $1,314.33 per week*

  
Additional information :

1 Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

  
Application URL: http://www.ontario.ca/careers

Application deadline: Sep 17 2013



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Archivist/Records Manager at Royal Ontario Museum

[jobs]

The Library and Archives at the Royal Ontario Museum is seeking a creative and
innovative professional to become a member of its Library and Archives team.

  
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Collections and Research, and working under
the supervision of the Head, Library and Archives, the Archivist/Records
Manager undertakes the arrangement, physical processing, and description of
archival records in all formats acquired and/or created by the Royal Ontario
Museum, and facilitates the discovery and use of these holdings. The
successful candidate will also lead the development of a program for the
management of corportae records regardless of media in consultation with
Museum departments, including a records inventory, classification scheme,
retention schedules, and policies and procedures that guide the handling and
disposition of corporate records. The position is to be divided equally
between archives and records management responsibilities.

  
The incumbent will participate in project teams,and will be called upon to
assist with the development of digital content and initiatives in support of
the ROM's broader mandates.

Duties include interaction with ROM departments and curators, as well as
donors from the general public; provision of public services through the
Library & Archives service desks; and other duties related to the ongoing
operations of the ROM Library & Archives. The incumbent will be required to
engage in public presentations, research and publication as criteria for
promotion and merit, and is expected to participate in professional
organizations.

  
Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree in archives studies or an
equivalent combiniation of related degree(s) and experience in archives and
records management. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
are required. Coursework and/or experience in museum studies will be an asset.

  
Compensation:

The appointment will be made at the rank of Librarian 2 ($58,903 - $72,317).
This position is represented by the Royal Ontario Museum Curatorial
Association.

  
Organization web site: http://www.rom.on.ca

Apply by email: humanresour...@rom.on.ca

Application deadline: Sep 27 2013

  
How to apply:

Applicants should send a letter of application and curriculum vitae, and
arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be forwarded directly to:

Mara Gunner, Senior Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources and
Organizational Development, The Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park
Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6.

Fax No.: 416-586-5827 or email: humanresour...@rom.on.ca. Please include
Competition #2013-Archivist/Records Manager on the subject line.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2013.



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[CODE4LIB] Library Tech Cast

[Jeffrey Sabol]

Greetings fellow CODE4LIB members,

The first Library Tech Cast show is now available at the  The Library Tech
Cast website, http://ltc.rileychilds.net, either in downloadable audio or
video format.
Enjoy!

Library Tech Cast Youtube is http://www.youtube.com/librarytechcast
The Library Tech Cast website is http://ltc.rileychilds.net

If you have done something awesome with technology in your library we are
always looking for guests.  Email us at  l...@rileychilds.net

[CODE4LIB] fyi. LIS skill sets and digital humanities

[Ingrid Mason]

fyi.  An article published recently about the cross over in skill sets in
the LIS and DH fields.  Keeping the “L” in Digital: Applying LIS Core
Competencies to Digital Humanities Work, The Journal of Creative Library
Practice.

"Furthermore, Brett Bobley — Chief Information Officer of the National
Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) and Director of the Office of the Digital
Humanities (ODH) — has provided a broad but telling definition of the term:

I use “digital humanities” as an umbrella term for a number of different
activities that surround technology and humanities scholarship.  Under the
digital humanities rubric, I would include topics like open access to
materials, intellectual property rights, tool development, digital
libraries, data mining, born-digital preservation, multimedia publication,
visualization, GIS, digital reconstruction, study of the impact of
technology on numerous fields, technology for teaching and learning,
sustainability models, media studies, and many others.” (2012, p. 61).

Many librarians who read Bobley’s rubric may recognize that most of these
activities accurately describe their own job descriptions, professional
concerns, and activities. In addition to a brief discussion of ALA’s Core
Competencies and the modern development of DH, this article will reveal how
I have applied basic and advanced LIS skills to a scholarly Korean popular
culture DH project. The article will conclude with outcomes and long-term
implications for librarians who choose to identify and lend their skill
sets to DH projects."

-- 
-- Ingrid Mason
Sydney, Australia

[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal - Call for Papers - Issue #23

[Shawn Averkamp]

Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting):

The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share
information among those interested in the intersection of libraries,
technology, and the future.

We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 23rd issue. Don't
miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be
included in the 23rd issue, which is scheduled for publication in
mid-January 2014, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at
http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to jour...@code4lib.org by
Friday, October 11, 2013.  When submitting, please include the title or
subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message.

C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome
submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of
the journal.  Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
* Practical applications of library technology (both actual and
hypothetical)
* Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they
were done and challenges faced
* Case studies
* Best practices
* Reviews
* Comparisons of third party software or libraries
* Analyses of library metadata for use with technology
* Project management and communication within the library environment
* Assessment and user studies

C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the
barriers to publication.  While articles should be of a high quality, they
need not follow any formal structure.  Writers should aim for the middle
ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals.
Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms,
and pseudo-code.  For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or
browse articles from the first 21 issues published on our website:
http://journal.code4lib.org.

Remember, for consideration for the 23rd issue, please send proposals,
abstracts, or draft articles to jour...@code4lib.org no later than Friday,
October 11, 2013.

Send in a submission.  Your peers would like to hear what you are doing.

Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee

[CODE4LIB] Job: Specialist IV/V, Information Technology - University Writing & ePortfolios at Auburn University

[jobs]

OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY WRITING IT SPECIALIST:

  
Auburn University seeks an Information Technology Specialist to serve in the
Office of University Writing with significant responsibilities to the new
ePortfolio Project, which is the university's Quality Enhancement Project,
required for SACSCOC accreditation. This is a continuing 12month position with
benefits, and a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  
JOB SUMMARY:

Under very limited supervision, plans, conducts and/or supervises assignments
of a very complex nature. Reviews progress and evaluates

results. Plans and assigns personnel for given projects or tasks. Recommends
changes in procedures. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed
action or decision. Reviews progress with management. Duties include systems
analysis, programming, testing, debugging, operating systems or equivalent
combination. Possesses and applies comprehensive IT knowledge to the
completion of complex assignments.

  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Entry into the applicant pool requires a high school diploma or equivalent
plus six (6) years of experience in computer maintenance, troubleshooting,
graphic and web site design, and programming. Employer will consider advanced
degrees in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or
related field in lieu of experience.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills are also required. Please utilize
the attachment feature of our online employment site to attach the following:
cover letter outlining relevant experiences and interests, curriculum vitae,
three professional reference letters , and work samples of previous web or
program design and/or development pertinent to required experiences.

  
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Desired qualifications include: a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or
related field; related work experience handling a range of computer
technologies including backend website design and development as well as
experience with assessment; advanced knowledge of web development in the Linux
and/or Microsoft environments; advanced knowledge and experience with Windows
program suite; able to generate skeletons for websites, including text and
graphics; able to continue web application development projects already under
way; additional experience and interest in generation and interpretation of
reports from raw data including site usage statistics, client registration
data, and similar data sets; experience with the design and implementation of
web sites

from concept to deployment, including graphic design or general aesthetics;
understanding of RDBMS and SQL programming; ability to manage interfaces of
closed source, COTS, and RESTful applications; experience manipulating various
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Re: [CODE4LIB] Fwd: Announcing Association of Moving Image Archivists & Digital Library Federation Hack Day, November 6, 2013 in Richmond, VA

[Erin White]

Conveniently, the AMIA conference comes right on the heels of edUi, which
will be held in Richmond Nov 4-6. EdUi brings together web-folk in higher
ed, museums, libraries and archives. Early bird tickets are still available
- make a week of it!

http://eduiconf.org/

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Erin White
Web Systems Librarian, VCU Libraries // edUi Planning Committee
804-827-3552 | erwh...@vcu.edu | library.vcu.edu |
eduiconf.org


On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM, Lauren Sorensen  wrote:

> In association with the annual conference, the Association of Moving Image
> Archivists will host its first ever hack day on November 6, 2013 in
> Richmond, VA<
> http://wiki.curatecamp.org/index.php/Association_of_Moving_Image_Archivists_%26_Digital_Library_Federation_Hack_Day_2013
> >.
> The event will be a unique opportunity for practitioners and managers of
> digital audiovisual collections to join with developers and engineers for
> an intense day of collaboration to develop solutions for digital
> audiovisual preservation and access. It will be fun and practical…and there
> will be prizes!
>
> This year’s hack day is a partnership between AMIA and the Digital Library
> Federation. A robust and diverse community of practitioners who advance
> research, teaching and learning through the application of digital library
> research, technology and services, DLF brings years of experience creating
> and hosting events designed to foster collaboration and develop shared
> solutions for common challenges.
>
> *What is a hack day?
> *
> A hack day or hackathon is an event that brings together computer
> technologists and practitioners for an intense period of problem solving
> through computer programming. Within digital preservation and curation
> communities, hack days provide an opportunity for archivists, collection
> managers, and others to work together with technologists to develop
> software solutions for digital collections management needs. Hack days have
> been held independently by groups such as the Open Planets Foundation, as
> well as in association with preservation and access oriented conferences
> including Open Repositories and Museums and the Web.
>
> The manifesto of a recent event at the Open Repositories conference framed
> the benefits this way: “Transparent, fun, open collaboration in diversely
> constituted teams…The creation of new professional networks over the
> ossification of old ones. Effective engagement of non-developers
> (researchers, repository managers) in development…Work done at the
> conference over presentation of something prepared earlier.”
>
> *What if I’m not a developer/technologist/engineer?
> *
> Content managers and preservation practitioners will be as central to the
> success of the event as keen developers. YOU will be responsible for
> setting the agenda and the outcomes. The goal is to foster collaboration
> between audiovisual preservation specialists and technologists, to solve
> problems together and share expertise.
>
> *Why an AMIA hack day?
> *
> An audiovisual preservation-themed CURATEcamp was held in April 2013,
> drawing over 120 registrants from at least 3 continents for a day of great
> conversations and lightning talks. CURATEcamp is a series of
> unconference-style events focused on connecting practitioners and
> technologists interested in digital curation. The event generated a lot of
> documentation and articulated many shared concerns. Topics covered included
> digitization of video, film scanning, digital storage strategies,
> proprietary digital video files in collections, and technical metadata for
> preservation. The participants of the event agreed that more work needed to
> be done and action taken, so the idea for an AMIA hack day was born.
>
> Discussions between managers of audiovisual collections and solutions
> developers provided a fruitful starting point for a hack day project ideas,
> including:
>
> -Simple fixity tools to use when transferring files from one storage medium
> to another
> -Technical metadata extraction and making use of these reports (MediaInfo,
> ffprobe)
> -Simple cataloging tools for AV, with eye towards contemporary frameworks/
> schema
> -Discovery tools/UX for audiovisual collections, access at scale
>
> *What will be the format of the event?
> *
> In advance of the hack day, project ideas will be collected through the
> registration form and the event wiki. On the morning of the event,
> participants will review and discuss submitted project ideas. We’ll then
> break into groups consisting of technologists and practitioners, selecting
> an idea to work on together for the day and (if desired) throughout the
> duration of the AMIA conference in the developers lounge.
>
> Projects will be presented during the conference closing plenary, Saturday
> November 9 at 8:30am. Projects will be judged by a panel as well as by
> conference attendees.
>
> *How can I participate?
> *
> Sign up! As this will be a highly partic