[CODE4LIB] HA Setups

[Riley Childs]

I had a quick question about HA Setups. I plan to host a WordPress site and 
wanted to hear what yall were using. I plan to have one HAProxy Server (maybe 
grow to 2 and implement round robin and heartbeat sync down the road), two Web 
Servers, two NFS Servers, and two MySQL Servers. My plan is to setup a 
redundant NFS and mount the share as the web root on each of the Apache 
servers. MySQL will run master slave and then use HyperDB on the WordPress side 
to handle multiple MySQL servers. I don't think there will be any issues but 
wanted to get some second opinions! This is for kicks and giggles, but am 
planing to use this for a project I am working on!

Thanks!
//Riley



Riley Childs
Junior
IT Admin
email:
rchi...@cucawarriors.com
office: +1 (704) 537-0031 x101
cell: +1 (704)
497-2086

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I Do Web Design!
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Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

[Ellen Wilson]

Hi Riley,

My absolute favorite thing about librarianship is that almost everything I
have learned has the potential to be useful and I never know what little
titbit of knowledge is going to be necessary on any given day. Also, the
things I learned in school aren't necessarily the things I need to know -
what's really important is that (and yes, this is a cliche) is that I
learned how to learn. What systems librarians do today isn't going to be
what they'll be doing in 2019 and beyond but a good foundation of
knowledge, curiosity about the world, and problem-solving, communication,
and interpersonal skills will keep you adapting to all the changes.

Whatever you major in, I recommend getting a broad base within general
education. Ideally, you'd have the opportunity to fill those GE
requirements with stuff other than just survey courses - for example, a
class about science fiction versus American Lit 101. And think about your
assumptions about classes. You can think, "Ugh, why do I have to take
a *sociology
*class?!" or "You know, someday I might work somewhere with a lot of people
from different backgrounds." Also, don't toss out those papers,
presentations, etc. at the end of the semester because you can assemble
them into a portfolio of sorts for future job searches.

College tours are going to show you the shiny new stuff on campus - dorms,
dining halls, rec centers, etc. Look past that and ask students who their
favorite teachers are, etc. What kind of access do they have to their
professors? How many classes do they have with full-time faculty? Are there
teachers with industry experience? What kind of jobs are available for
students on campus? Do they have co-op/internship opportunities for
students? In the long run that's more important than whether your dorm room
has a double bed or an XL-twin.

FWIW, my BA is in geophysics and geochemistry with an applied math minor
and I also have my MLS, with about 36 additional graduate credits in
miscellaneous stuff. Looking back at college, I wish I had continued my
language studies past my first year and done a semester or year of study
abroad. Also, a few stints in retail were among the most valuable for my
professional development because it helped teach me to professionally
interact and communicate with a wide variety of people, including a lot of
difficult people. Difficult people are everywhere.

Ellen

Ellen Knowlton Wilson
Electronic Resources Librarian
Room 250, Marx Library
University of South Alabama
5901 USA Drive North
Mobile, AL 36688
(251) 460-6045



On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 1:14 PM, Riley Childs 
wrote:

> Want to step in and say thank you, and keep em coming, I enjoy reading
> about everyone's backgrounds and their journey per se...
>
> Riley Childs
> Student
> Asst. Head of IT Services
> Charlotte United Christian Academy
> (704) 497-2086
> RileyChilds.net
> Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes
> _

Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

[Henry, Laura]

Yes, definitely get a job on a library service desk! "Just circulation" is 
great. Circ is often where patrons go first when they have a question, comment 
or complaint. As a result, circ people know the collection, what patrons are 
interested in, and what problems they have, probably better than anyone else in 
the library. (YMMV, but this is my experience.)

With any service-desk job, you'll get a feel for what front-line staff deal 
with and how they work, and you'll be better equipped to understand and assist 
with their IT requests. 

Laura C. Henry, MLS
Assistant Systems Librarian
Beaufort County Library
311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone 843.255.6444   lhe...@bcgov.net
www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
For Learning ♦ For Leisure ♦ For Life

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Sarah 
Thorngate
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 1:27 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

Riley,

As an undergrad, I studied music, religion, and English. I got my MLIS
after realizing that, out of my three majors, not a single one was
employable. If I'd known at the time that I'd enjoy teaching myself to
code, I would have just done that and skipped the MLIS.

As many people have mentioned, having a broad education is important for
librarians. This is especially true if you want the option of working at a
smaller school, where job descriptions can be quite broad. At a small
school, you'll be much more employable if you have both tech skills and a
subject specialization needed by that library. So a liberal arts degree can
be a good choice, especially if you pick one that isn't well represented in
libraries (i.e., not English or history).

But for now I wouldn't worry about choosing a major. Go to a good school
that feels like a good fit for you. Get a job at the library, even if it's
just circulation. During the first year, take a CS course along with GE
courses from a variety of disciplines, then choose your major(s) based on
what interests you the most.

Sarah




On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM, craig boman  wrote:

> I have a BA in Music and the MLIS(union card), starting the Ph.D this fall.
> Even though an MLIS was not required for my job, I find it incredibly
> useful to know the language of librarians and be able to serve all the
> librarians I support to the best of my abilities. Without the MLIS I would
> feel less able to speak the same jargon/language.
>
> And along the same lines as everyone else, I would highly recommend getting
> the most IT practical experience you can get with the most personal
> connections you can get in libraries. Attend as many library conferences
> you can as a student, while its still cheap. And once you get a part-time
> student IT job, volunteer to do everything you can. Also don't
> underestimate being a nice guy; having people like you in our customer
> service/IT type employment is a highly prized commodity.
>
> Good luck,
> Craig Boman, MLIS, BA
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:43 AM, scott bacon 
> wrote:
>
> > I got a BA in Anthropology, made my millions, heh heh, then got my MLS
> > about 10 years later. No, but Karen is right, I constantly use what I
> > learned about cultural anthropology in my job as a librarian.
> >
> > My place of work is currently hiring a library systems administrator
> > and we don’t require an MLS. The upside is that we offer tuition
> > remission for a certain amount of credit hours per semester. So in
> > theory someone could take this job with a bachelor’s in CS or IT or
> > Info Science, learn while on the job, and also take classes to earn an
> > MLS through an online degree program offered at another university we
> > partner with in our state. So it definitely varies by institution.
> >
> > I’d echo the sentiments others have made in this thread by saying get
> > to know what it’s like to work in a library by taking any library job
> > you can find. I’ve known people to spend years and years getting
> > degrees only to find that they didn’t like the job once they started
> > working in the courtroom, cubicle, etc.
> >
> > And I believe the most important thing regarding valuation of
> > employees is the ability and drive to learn new things. Your job
> > duties will probably change significantly within a short amount of
> > time after your hiring, whatever it is you end up doing, so the drive
> > to learn will serve you well no matter what undergrad path you choose.
> >
> > _
> >
> > Scott Bacon
> > Web Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian
> > Coastal Carolina University
> >
> > On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Joshua Welker  wrote:
> > > Yes, experience trumps education completely in my experience as far as
> > > developing skills in libraries and technology. Some employers will
> demand
> > > the degree, but it is really of secondary value to hands-on experience.
> > >
> > > One possibility would be talking to a systems librarian or

Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

[Riley Childs]

Want to step in and say thank you, and keep em coming, I enjoy reading about 
everyone's backgrounds and their journey per se...

Riley Childs
Student
Asst. Head of IT Services
Charlotte United Christian Academy
(704) 497-2086
RileyChilds.net
Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes

From: Gem Stone-Logan
Sent: ‎5/‎30/‎2014 1:42 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

Hi Riley,

I agree with most of the responses already provided. My personal
background: I have a BA in Computer Science with minors in English and
Business and my MLS.  Currently, my official job title is "IT
Application Engineer" and my job is to look after the ILS. Unlike a
lot of other places, the only thing I work on is the ILS (and reports
from the ILS). I don't do any cataloging or metadata work and don't
interact with other electronic resources/databases unless they work
directly with our ILS. I also currently don't do any web development
or PC troubleshooting.

Reflections on my education:
I'm very happy with my BA in Computer Science.  For my position, my
database class was particularly useful as were the various projects
assigned in other classes that required me to learn more than what the
class was ostensibly teaching (i.e. learning how to learn). Because I
went to a liberal arts school, I also had to take a full year of
English writing which I felt was very valuable. My English minor made
me more well-rounded which is useful in library land. My business
minor has so far been pretty useless professionally but has been great
from a personal finance perspective :)

I worked for a year as phone tech support while an undergrad. That was
a hellish job which I'd only do again if my child was starving.
However, I learned a lot about people skills from it as well as it
helped me practice troubleshooting things I couldn't see myself. I'm
still bemused the company expected phone tech support to be able to
walk a person with no computer experience through changing a hard
drive (usually explaining the difference between the computer and the
monitor was the hardest part).

I value my MLS but from a cost perspective it's probably hard to
justify in my current position. For my job description, the CS/IT
degree is required and the MLS is preferred, I have mixed feelings
about this. As an ILS administrator, the cataloging class I took was
the most useful library school class. I'm not a cataloger but I have
enough knowledge to be able to ask sensible questions when they need
the ILS to do something specific. The reference class was also useful,
particularly in terms of learning about the reference interview which
is used all the time in IT troubleshooting. There's also cultural
advantages to an MLS but computer people and library people already
have a fairly similar culture, even if the jargon is different.

My understanding is some libraries will help pay for an MLS (I believe
mine does, or use to) so perhaps that might be an option. There's a
lot of good online library programs and I know quite a few of the
staff in our district get their MLS while working for the district.

All that being said, being open to learning is more important than the
specific classes you take. Regardless of what you take in school,
things will change over the course of your career and it's important
to know how to continue gaining knowledge and skills once you've
graduated.

Good luck,

Gem Stone-Logan
High Plains Library District
http://www.mylibrary.us/

On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 9:17 PM, Riley Childs  wrote:
> I was curious about the type of degrees people had. I am heading off to 
> college next year (class of 2015) and am trying to figure out what to major 
> in. I want to be a systems librarian, but I can't tell what to major in! I 
> wanted to hear about what paths people took and how they ended up where they 
> are now.
>
> BTW Y'All at NC State need a better tour bus driver (not the c4l tour, the 
> admissions tour) ;) the bus ride was like a rickety roller coaster...   🎢
>
> Also, if you know of any scholarships please let me know ;) you would be my 
> BFF :P
>
>
> Riley Childs
> Student
> Asst. Head of IT Services
> Charlotte United Christian Academy
> (704) 497-2086
> RileyChilds.net
> Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes

Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

[Gem Stone-Logan]

Hi Riley,

I agree with most of the responses already provided. My personal
background: I have a BA in Computer Science with minors in English and
Business and my MLS.  Currently, my official job title is "IT
Application Engineer" and my job is to look after the ILS. Unlike a
lot of other places, the only thing I work on is the ILS (and reports
from the ILS). I don't do any cataloging or metadata work and don't
interact with other electronic resources/databases unless they work
directly with our ILS. I also currently don't do any web development
or PC troubleshooting.

Reflections on my education:
I'm very happy with my BA in Computer Science.  For my position, my
database class was particularly useful as were the various projects
assigned in other classes that required me to learn more than what the
class was ostensibly teaching (i.e. learning how to learn). Because I
went to a liberal arts school, I also had to take a full year of
English writing which I felt was very valuable. My English minor made
me more well-rounded which is useful in library land. My business
minor has so far been pretty useless professionally but has been great
from a personal finance perspective :)

I worked for a year as phone tech support while an undergrad. That was
a hellish job which I'd only do again if my child was starving.
However, I learned a lot about people skills from it as well as it
helped me practice troubleshooting things I couldn't see myself. I'm
still bemused the company expected phone tech support to be able to
walk a person with no computer experience through changing a hard
drive (usually explaining the difference between the computer and the
monitor was the hardest part).

I value my MLS but from a cost perspective it's probably hard to
justify in my current position. For my job description, the CS/IT
degree is required and the MLS is preferred, I have mixed feelings
about this. As an ILS administrator, the cataloging class I took was
the most useful library school class. I'm not a cataloger but I have
enough knowledge to be able to ask sensible questions when they need
the ILS to do something specific. The reference class was also useful,
particularly in terms of learning about the reference interview which
is used all the time in IT troubleshooting. There's also cultural
advantages to an MLS but computer people and library people already
have a fairly similar culture, even if the jargon is different.

My understanding is some libraries will help pay for an MLS (I believe
mine does, or use to) so perhaps that might be an option. There's a
lot of good online library programs and I know quite a few of the
staff in our district get their MLS while working for the district.

All that being said, being open to learning is more important than the
specific classes you take. Regardless of what you take in school,
things will change over the course of your career and it's important
to know how to continue gaining knowledge and skills once you've
graduated.

Good luck,

Gem Stone-Logan
High Plains Library District
http://www.mylibrary.us/

On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 9:17 PM, Riley Childs  wrote:
> I was curious about the type of degrees people had. I am heading off to 
> college next year (class of 2015) and am trying to figure out what to major 
> in. I want to be a systems librarian, but I can't tell what to major in! I 
> wanted to hear about what paths people took and how they ended up where they 
> are now.
>
> BTW Y'All at NC State need a better tour bus driver (not the c4l tour, the 
> admissions tour) ;) the bus ride was like a rickety roller coaster...   🎢
>
> Also, if you know of any scholarships please let me know ;) you would be my 
> BFF :P
>
>
> Riley Childs
> Student
> Asst. Head of IT Services
> Charlotte United Christian Academy
> (704) 497-2086
> RileyChilds.net
> Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes

Re: [CODE4LIB] Storyline or Scavenger Hunt Software

[Simon Spero]

I thought IT support for  NCSU scavenger hunts involved electronic crow
lures

 :-P




On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Andreas Orphanides 
wrote:

> We did something like this. We looked at SCVNGR and rejected it due to its
> wacky cost model and limited feature set. (And stupid name.)
>
> We ended up doing something with ipods that the library maintains, shared
> Evernote accounts, and a Google spreadsheet. Requires hand-scoring, but
> works really well.
>
> Not sure if it'll work for you, but take a look at the tech overview [1].
> If it looks worthwhile I can fill in any missing details.
>
> [1] http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/instruction/scavenger-details.php
>
> -dre.
>
>
> On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Francis Kayiwa 
> wrote:
>
> > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-
> > Hash: SHA1
> >
> > The project I'm trying to get done is conceptually simple (but I am
> > lazy). I suspect someone's already done this and will avoid doing any
> > work if I can.
> >
> > I'm embarking on an ideally web based app that allows users to play a
> > scavenger game in the library. Examples of what I mean is here.
> >
> > http://www.scvngr.com/ (iOS and Android based)
> >
> > and/or
> >
> > https://library.hud.ac.uk/lemontree/
> >
> > Those all require pay but perhaps one of you is doing this silently
> > and less concerned about *profit*.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > ./fxk
> >
> >
> > - --
> > Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from
> > others.
> > (RFC 793)
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Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

[Sarah Thorngate]

Riley,

As an undergrad, I studied music, religion, and English. I got my MLIS
after realizing that, out of my three majors, not a single one was
employable. If I'd known at the time that I'd enjoy teaching myself to
code, I would have just done that and skipped the MLIS.

As many people have mentioned, having a broad education is important for
librarians. This is especially true if you want the option of working at a
smaller school, where job descriptions can be quite broad. At a small
school, you'll be much more employable if you have both tech skills and a
subject specialization needed by that library. So a liberal arts degree can
be a good choice, especially if you pick one that isn't well represented in
libraries (i.e., not English or history).

But for now I wouldn't worry about choosing a major. Go to a good school
that feels like a good fit for you. Get a job at the library, even if it's
just circulation. During the first year, take a CS course along with GE
courses from a variety of disciplines, then choose your major(s) based on
what interests you the most.

Sarah




On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM, craig boman  wrote:

> I have a BA in Music and the MLIS(union card), starting the Ph.D this fall.
> Even though an MLIS was not required for my job, I find it incredibly
> useful to know the language of librarians and be able to serve all the
> librarians I support to the best of my abilities. Without the MLIS I would
> feel less able to speak the same jargon/language.
>
> And along the same lines as everyone else, I would highly recommend getting
> the most IT practical experience you can get with the most personal
> connections you can get in libraries. Attend as many library conferences
> you can as a student, while its still cheap. And once you get a part-time
> student IT job, volunteer to do everything you can. Also don't
> underestimate being a nice guy; having people like you in our customer
> service/IT type employment is a highly prized commodity.
>
> Good luck,
> Craig Boman, MLIS, BA
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:43 AM, scott bacon 
> wrote:
>
> > I got a BA in Anthropology, made my millions, heh heh, then got my MLS
> > about 10 years later. No, but Karen is right, I constantly use what I
> > learned about cultural anthropology in my job as a librarian.
> >
> > My place of work is currently hiring a library systems administrator
> > and we don’t require an MLS. The upside is that we offer tuition
> > remission for a certain amount of credit hours per semester. So in
> > theory someone could take this job with a bachelor’s in CS or IT or
> > Info Science, learn while on the job, and also take classes to earn an
> > MLS through an online degree program offered at another university we
> > partner with in our state. So it definitely varies by institution.
> >
> > I’d echo the sentiments others have made in this thread by saying get
> > to know what it’s like to work in a library by taking any library job
> > you can find. I’ve known people to spend years and years getting
> > degrees only to find that they didn’t like the job once they started
> > working in the courtroom, cubicle, etc.
> >
> > And I believe the most important thing regarding valuation of
> > employees is the ability and drive to learn new things. Your job
> > duties will probably change significantly within a short amount of
> > time after your hiring, whatever it is you end up doing, so the drive
> > to learn will serve you well no matter what undergrad path you choose.
> >
> > _
> >
> > Scott Bacon
> > Web Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian
> > Coastal Carolina University
> >
> > On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Joshua Welker  wrote:
> > > Yes, experience trumps education completely in my experience as far as
> > > developing skills in libraries and technology. Some employers will
> demand
> > > the degree, but it is really of secondary value to hands-on experience.
> > >
> > > One possibility would be talking to a systems librarian or anyone else
> at
> > > your university whose job interests you and explain to them that you
> are
> > > looking for some mentoring and experience. It is quite likely that they
> > > could whip up a student worker position just for you. At least I know I
> > > would if a student approached me that way. All the libraries where I've
> > > worked have had fairly free reign with student worker hours. Chances
> are
> > you
> > > are going to end up doing some kind of student work position anyway, so
> > you
> > > might as well use it learning something valuable rather than raking
> > leaves
> > > or cooking pizza.
> > >
> > > Josh Welker
> > >
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > > Fleming, Declan
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:05 PM
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!
> > >
> > > Hi - I'm also an English undergrad.  This was after miserabl

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib in San Diego?

[Cary Gordon]

One of us can pick you up at Union Station.

You can return the favor when we have a meeting on your turf.

On Friday, May 30, 2014, Bornheimer, Bee  wrote:

> Yeah, it's probably very unlikely that I would travel to LA for a meet up
> - I commuted to LA from SD for two years for school and haven't quite
> recovered from that. :)
>
> I mainly was hoping to connect with some more local library geeks for
> informal happy hour type get-togethers. Maybe we'll chat a little bit about
> library systems, but maybe we'll just talk about local craft beer. Hard to
> say at this point.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU ]
> On Behalf Of Salazar, Christina
> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:45 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib in San Diego?
>
> I'm not in San Diego but I am in Southern Cali and a part of the Southern
> Cali group, so I feel I can weigh in on this:
>
> If the people in SD want to meet and can find a convenient place to do so,
> for goodness sakes, let them and don't worry about "meetup" vs "local
> code4lib." Just ask please Bee et al to keep in touch with the "other"
> Southern Cali and other Cali groups so that we can have periodic joint
> events. If there's confusion, San Diego can just call itself Northern
> Mexico group (just kiddin').
>
> The LA area is so hard to get around that I would much rather have a bunch
> of little offshoot "local code4libs" that occasionally get together for a
> larger, longer meeting than to have no one meet at all because it's so damn
> difficult to get to the place where the meeting is. I don't see the harm in
> many mini groups.
>
> I'm saying this as someone who commutes 42 miles each way to my job. I
> don't think anyone else in the US who hasn't lived here can really
> understand what it means to get around Southern California.
>
> (I cannot believe Giarlo used the "o" word - "organize.")
>
> Christina Salazar
> Systems Librarian
> John Spoor Broome Library
> California State University, Channel Islands
> 805/437-3198
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU ]
> On Behalf Of Michael J. Giarlo
> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:42 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib in San Diego?
>
> That said, if the SD folks want to go out one night without having to do
> much planning or coordination -- think "meetup" here rather than "local
> code4lib meeting" -- they should be be encouraged to do that too.
>
> I would also encourage folks to keep these discussions on-list instead of
> responding privately, if that's OK with Bee and other interested folks.
>  It'll be good for the broader community to watch the SD/SoCal crowd
> self-organize, learn from it, and lend a hand where appropriate!
>
> -Mike
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 9:34 AM, Cary Gordon  > wrote:
>
> > We are trying to reformat the SoCal group to better serve the rest of
> > the region, including having longer meetings.
> >
> > I have the ability to webcast the meetings, or at least the
> > presentations, and we might be able to do that, as well.
> >
> > There is strength in numbers, so I hope we can hang together.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Cary
> >
> > On Thursday, May 29, 2014, Bornheimer, Bee  > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all, I know there is a Southern California meet up group for
> > > Code4Lib but am wondering if there are folks on this list in San
> > > Diego who would
> > be
> > > interested in the occasional meet-up? It sounds like the Southern
> > > Cal one may be primarily LA area.
> > >
> > > Feel free to contact me off list.
> > >
> > > Bee Bornheimer
> > > eborn...@qualcomm.com   eborn...@qualcomm.com 
> > 
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cary Gordon
> > The Cherry Hill Company
> > http://chillco.com
> >
>


-- 
Cary Gordon
The Cherry Hill Company
http://chillco.com

Re: [CODE4LIB] Storyline or Scavenger Hunt Software

[Sarah Thorngate]

I've done a simple scavenger hunt with Google forms and JQuery mobile,
which was pretty quick to put together. We used the library's iPads for
this. It also required hand-scoring.

I'd be interested to know if there's anything more robust out there.

Sarah


On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Andreas Orphanides 
wrote:

> We did something like this. We looked at SCVNGR and rejected it due to its
> wacky cost model and limited feature set. (And stupid name.)
>
> We ended up doing something with ipods that the library maintains, shared
> Evernote accounts, and a Google spreadsheet. Requires hand-scoring, but
> works really well.
>
> Not sure if it'll work for you, but take a look at the tech overview [1].
> If it looks worthwhile I can fill in any missing details.
>
> [1] http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/instruction/scavenger-details.php
>
> -dre.
>
>
> On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Francis Kayiwa 
> wrote:
>
> > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-
> > Hash: SHA1
> >
> > The project I'm trying to get done is conceptually simple (but I am
> > lazy). I suspect someone's already done this and will avoid doing any
> > work if I can.
> >
> > I'm embarking on an ideally web based app that allows users to play a
> > scavenger game in the library. Examples of what I mean is here.
> >
> > http://www.scvngr.com/ (iOS and Android based)
> >
> > and/or
> >
> > https://library.hud.ac.uk/lemontree/
> >
> > Those all require pay but perhaps one of you is doing this silently
> > and less concerned about *profit*.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > ./fxk
> >
> >
> > - --
> > Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from
> > others.
> > (RFC 793)
> > -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-
> > Version: GnuPG v2.0.22 (MingW32)
> > Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/
> >
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>



-- 

Sarah Thorngate
Digital Services Librarian
North Park University
scthorng...@northpark.edu
773-244-4562

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib in San Diego?

[Bornheimer, Bee]

Yeah, it's probably very unlikely that I would travel to LA for a meet up - I 
commuted to LA from SD for two years for school and haven't quite recovered 
from that. :) 

I mainly was hoping to connect with some more local library geeks for informal 
happy hour type get-togethers. Maybe we'll chat a little bit about library 
systems, but maybe we'll just talk about local craft beer. Hard to say at this 
point. 


-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of 
Salazar, Christina
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:45 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib in San Diego?

I'm not in San Diego but I am in Southern Cali and a part of the Southern Cali 
group, so I feel I can weigh in on this:

If the people in SD want to meet and can find a convenient place to do so, for 
goodness sakes, let them and don't worry about "meetup" vs "local code4lib." 
Just ask please Bee et al to keep in touch with the "other" Southern Cali and 
other Cali groups so that we can have periodic joint events. If there's 
confusion, San Diego can just call itself Northern Mexico group (just kiddin').

The LA area is so hard to get around that I would much rather have a bunch of 
little offshoot "local code4libs" that occasionally get together for a larger, 
longer meeting than to have no one meet at all because it's so damn difficult 
to get to the place where the meeting is. I don't see the harm in many mini 
groups.

I'm saying this as someone who commutes 42 miles each way to my job. I don't 
think anyone else in the US who hasn't lived here can really understand what it 
means to get around Southern California.

(I cannot believe Giarlo used the "o" word - "organize.")

Christina Salazar
Systems Librarian
John Spoor Broome Library
California State University, Channel Islands
805/437-3198


-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael 
J. Giarlo
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:42 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib in San Diego?

That said, if the SD folks want to go out one night without having to do much 
planning or coordination -- think "meetup" here rather than "local code4lib 
meeting" -- they should be be encouraged to do that too.

I would also encourage folks to keep these discussions on-list instead of 
responding privately, if that's OK with Bee and other interested folks.
 It'll be good for the broader community to watch the SD/SoCal crowd 
self-organize, learn from it, and lend a hand where appropriate!

-Mike



On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 9:34 AM, Cary Gordon  wrote:

> We are trying to reformat the SoCal group to better serve the rest of 
> the region, including having longer meetings.
>
> I have the ability to webcast the meetings, or at least the 
> presentations, and we might be able to do that, as well.
>
> There is strength in numbers, so I hope we can hang together.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cary
>
> On Thursday, May 29, 2014, Bornheimer, Bee  wrote:
>
> > Hi all, I know there is a Southern California meet up group for 
> > Code4Lib but am wondering if there are folks on this list in San 
> > Diego who would
> be
> > interested in the occasional meet-up? It sounds like the Southern 
> > Cal one may be primarily LA area.
> >
> > Feel free to contact me off list.
> >
> > Bee Bornheimer
> > eborn...@qualcomm.com  
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Cary Gordon
> The Cherry Hill Company
> http://chillco.com
>

[CODE4LIB] EasyBib and Innovative proxy

[Yitzchak Schaffer]

Hi all,

Is anyone using EasyBib with the III proxy solution? One of our customers is 
experiencing problems creating and deleting projects while proxied.

Many thanks,
--
Yitzchak Schaffer
Software Engineer
Imagine Easy Solutions / EasyBib
yitzc...@imagineeasy.com

Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

[craig boman]

I have a BA in Music and the MLIS(union card), starting the Ph.D this fall.
Even though an MLIS was not required for my job, I find it incredibly
useful to know the language of librarians and be able to serve all the
librarians I support to the best of my abilities. Without the MLIS I would
feel less able to speak the same jargon/language.

And along the same lines as everyone else, I would highly recommend getting
the most IT practical experience you can get with the most personal
connections you can get in libraries. Attend as many library conferences
you can as a student, while its still cheap. And once you get a part-time
student IT job, volunteer to do everything you can. Also don't
underestimate being a nice guy; having people like you in our customer
service/IT type employment is a highly prized commodity.

Good luck,
Craig Boman, MLIS, BA



On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:43 AM, scott bacon  wrote:

> I got a BA in Anthropology, made my millions, heh heh, then got my MLS
> about 10 years later. No, but Karen is right, I constantly use what I
> learned about cultural anthropology in my job as a librarian.
>
> My place of work is currently hiring a library systems administrator
> and we don’t require an MLS. The upside is that we offer tuition
> remission for a certain amount of credit hours per semester. So in
> theory someone could take this job with a bachelor’s in CS or IT or
> Info Science, learn while on the job, and also take classes to earn an
> MLS through an online degree program offered at another university we
> partner with in our state. So it definitely varies by institution.
>
> I’d echo the sentiments others have made in this thread by saying get
> to know what it’s like to work in a library by taking any library job
> you can find. I’ve known people to spend years and years getting
> degrees only to find that they didn’t like the job once they started
> working in the courtroom, cubicle, etc.
>
> And I believe the most important thing regarding valuation of
> employees is the ability and drive to learn new things. Your job
> duties will probably change significantly within a short amount of
> time after your hiring, whatever it is you end up doing, so the drive
> to learn will serve you well no matter what undergrad path you choose.
>
> _
>
> Scott Bacon
> Web Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian
> Coastal Carolina University
>
> On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Joshua Welker  wrote:
> > Yes, experience trumps education completely in my experience as far as
> > developing skills in libraries and technology. Some employers will demand
> > the degree, but it is really of secondary value to hands-on experience.
> >
> > One possibility would be talking to a systems librarian or anyone else at
> > your university whose job interests you and explain to them that you are
> > looking for some mentoring and experience. It is quite likely that they
> > could whip up a student worker position just for you. At least I know I
> > would if a student approached me that way. All the libraries where I've
> > worked have had fairly free reign with student worker hours. Chances are
> you
> > are going to end up doing some kind of student work position anyway, so
> you
> > might as well use it learning something valuable rather than raking
> leaves
> > or cooking pizza.
> >
> > Josh Welker
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> > Fleming, Declan
> > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:05 PM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!
> >
> > Hi - I'm also an English undergrad.  This was after miserably failing
> out of
> > a Math/CS program (although I learned a lot).  The English degree forced
> me
> > to write a lot while in college - a time when one's mind needs some
> > expanding lest it get caught in ruts.  This helped my communication
> skills
> > immensely.  Despite what Giarlo says.
> >
> > I also agree that a background in informatics is going to be really
> helpful
> > in the years to come.  We are awash in data, yet little of it has the
> > semantics needed to automate the extraction of meaning.  I think there
> are
> > going to be many years of smart people plowing meaning back into the data
> > sets that we're struggling to put away at the bit level now, and I think
> it
> > sounds like fun work.
> >
> > Another common thread I agree with, and one my kids have heard since they
> > were in diapers, is GET A JOB!  Especially in the area you think you're
> > interested in.  You'll learn more practical things there than in any
> class.
> > You may suck at it at first, but hey, they're paying you anyway!  If you
> > like doing it, you'll get better, build your resume, and be better able
> to
> > see if it's something you want to do long term.
> >
> > Year later, after working in corporate IT for a while and getting sick
> of my
> > profession being treated like an expendable commodi

Re: [CODE4LIB] Storyline or Scavenger Hunt Software

[Jason Bengtson]

I built a digital scavenger hunt years ago at a previous library for online
resources, but nothing for physical resources. For my app I eased the
coding burden by using a mac app called Hype for a lot of the animations
and interactivity. That kept me to coding the quizzes, mailer and such.

Best regards,



*Jason Bengtson, MLIS, MA*

Head of Library Computing and Information Systems

Assistant Professor, Graduate College

Department of Health Sciences Library and Information Management

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

405-271-2285, opt. 5

405-271-3297 (fax)

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*www.jasonbengtson.com *



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On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Francis Kayiwa  wrote:

> -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-
> Hash: SHA1
>
> The project I'm trying to get done is conceptually simple (but I am
> lazy). I suspect someone's already done this and will avoid doing any
> work if I can.
>
> I'm embarking on an ideally web based app that allows users to play a
> scavenger game in the library. Examples of what I mean is here.
>
> http://www.scvngr.com/ (iOS and Android based)
>
> and/or
>
> https://library.hud.ac.uk/lemontree/
>
> Those all require pay but perhaps one of you is doing this silently
> and less concerned about *profit*.
>
> Cheers,
> ./fxk
>
>
> - --
> Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from
> others.
> (RFC 793)
> -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-
> Version: GnuPG v2.0.22 (MingW32)
> Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/
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> =9YBo
> -END PGP SIGNATURE-
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Storyline or Scavenger Hunt Software

[Andreas Orphanides]

We did something like this. We looked at SCVNGR and rejected it due to its
wacky cost model and limited feature set. (And stupid name.)

We ended up doing something with ipods that the library maintains, shared
Evernote accounts, and a Google spreadsheet. Requires hand-scoring, but
works really well.

Not sure if it'll work for you, but take a look at the tech overview [1].
If it looks worthwhile I can fill in any missing details.

[1] http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/instruction/scavenger-details.php

-dre.


On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Francis Kayiwa 
wrote:

> -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-
> Hash: SHA1
>
> The project I'm trying to get done is conceptually simple (but I am
> lazy). I suspect someone's already done this and will avoid doing any
> work if I can.
>
> I'm embarking on an ideally web based app that allows users to play a
> scavenger game in the library. Examples of what I mean is here.
>
> http://www.scvngr.com/ (iOS and Android based)
>
> and/or
>
> https://library.hud.ac.uk/lemontree/
>
> Those all require pay but perhaps one of you is doing this silently
> and less concerned about *profit*.
>
> Cheers,
> ./fxk
>
>
> - --
> Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from
> others.
> (RFC 793)
> -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-
> Version: GnuPG v2.0.22 (MingW32)
> Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/
>
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> =9YBo
> -END PGP SIGNATURE-
>

[CODE4LIB] Storyline or Scavenger Hunt Software

[Francis Kayiwa]

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-
Hash: SHA1

The project I'm trying to get done is conceptually simple (but I am
lazy). I suspect someone's already done this and will avoid doing any
work if I can.

I'm embarking on an ideally web based app that allows users to play a
scavenger game in the library. Examples of what I mean is here.

http://www.scvngr.com/ (iOS and Android based)

and/or

https://library.hud.ac.uk/lemontree/

Those all require pay but perhaps one of you is doing this silently
and less concerned about *profit*.

Cheers,
./fxk


- -- 
Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from
others.
(RFC 793)
-BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-
Version: GnuPG v2.0.22 (MingW32)
Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/

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Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!

[scott bacon]

I got a BA in Anthropology, made my millions, heh heh, then got my MLS
about 10 years later. No, but Karen is right, I constantly use what I
learned about cultural anthropology in my job as a librarian.

My place of work is currently hiring a library systems administrator
and we don’t require an MLS. The upside is that we offer tuition
remission for a certain amount of credit hours per semester. So in
theory someone could take this job with a bachelor’s in CS or IT or
Info Science, learn while on the job, and also take classes to earn an
MLS through an online degree program offered at another university we
partner with in our state. So it definitely varies by institution.

I’d echo the sentiments others have made in this thread by saying get
to know what it’s like to work in a library by taking any library job
you can find. I’ve known people to spend years and years getting
degrees only to find that they didn’t like the job once they started
working in the courtroom, cubicle, etc.

And I believe the most important thing regarding valuation of
employees is the ability and drive to learn new things. Your job
duties will probably change significantly within a short amount of
time after your hiring, whatever it is you end up doing, so the drive
to learn will serve you well no matter what undergrad path you choose.

_

Scott Bacon
Web Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian
Coastal Carolina University

On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Joshua Welker  wrote:
> Yes, experience trumps education completely in my experience as far as
> developing skills in libraries and technology. Some employers will demand
> the degree, but it is really of secondary value to hands-on experience.
>
> One possibility would be talking to a systems librarian or anyone else at
> your university whose job interests you and explain to them that you are
> looking for some mentoring and experience. It is quite likely that they
> could whip up a student worker position just for you. At least I know I
> would if a student approached me that way. All the libraries where I've
> worked have had fairly free reign with student worker hours. Chances are you
> are going to end up doing some kind of student work position anyway, so you
> might as well use it learning something valuable rather than raking leaves
> or cooking pizza.
>
> Josh Welker
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Fleming, Declan
> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:05 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!
>
> Hi - I'm also an English undergrad.  This was after miserably failing out of
> a Math/CS program (although I learned a lot).  The English degree forced me
> to write a lot while in college - a time when one's mind needs some
> expanding lest it get caught in ruts.  This helped my communication skills
> immensely.  Despite what Giarlo says.
>
> I also agree that a background in informatics is going to be really helpful
> in the years to come.  We are awash in data, yet little of it has the
> semantics needed to automate the extraction of meaning.  I think there are
> going to be many years of smart people plowing meaning back into the data
> sets that we're struggling to put away at the bit level now, and I think it
> sounds like fun work.
>
> Another common thread I agree with, and one my kids have heard since they
> were in diapers, is GET A JOB!  Especially in the area you think you're
> interested in.  You'll learn more practical things there than in any class.
> You may suck at it at first, but hey, they're paying you anyway!  If you
> like doing it, you'll get better, build your resume, and be better able to
> see if it's something you want to do long term.
>
> Year later, after working in corporate IT for a while and getting sick of my
> profession being treated like an expendable commodity, I went back and got
> an MBA to better understand business - and learned that corporate IT is an
> expendable commodity...  I wasn't really OK with that, so I came back to
> academia to do more meaningful work for far less money ;)  With the MBA, I
> was able to come back at a director level and influence change, so that's
> kinda cool.
>
> Good job getting ahead of this!  You're a neat person and I appreciate what
> you do for the community!
>
> Declan
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Henry, Laura
> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 5:51 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!
>
> My undergrad degree is in English, and it actually has come in handy at
> times. Good communication is important, regardless of what you end up doing.
> If I could do it again, I'd seriously consider informatics - but I didn't
> know it was a thing until I started library school.
> http://www.soic.indiana.edu/informatics/
>
> As far as IT, I learned a lot from the tech-support job I ha

[CODE4LIB] Touchscreen approach to JournalTocs & CrossRef

[Daniel Zimmel]

Hi,

we just released some early code for a responsive design interface to the 
JournalTocs and CrossRef APIs, running in our intranet on a huge touchscreen 
besides the "new journals" shelf. Whenever I peek around the corner, our 
scholars seem to enjoy it so far.


If anyone is interested in contributing better code, feel free to send me a 
message.
If the code base is too messy for you, we might still enjoy seeing forks and 
re-implementations of the idea.
A huge problem is still getting/marking reliable updates from the APIs. Right 
now, we try some basic checking with the JournalTocs Premium API.


Demo: 
http://www.coll.mpg.de/bib/jtdemo-public/


http://bibliocoll.github.io/JournalTouch/


Best, Daniel


--
Daniel Zimmel  Tel. +49 228 91416-17
 
Max Planck Institute for
Research on Collective Goods, Bonn                ||/| Library

Re: [CODE4LIB] Solr and Koha

[Riley Childs]

Say what?

Riley Childs
Student
Asst. Head of IT Services
Charlotte United Christian Academy
(704) 497-2086
RileyChilds.net
Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes

From: Chris Fitzpatrick
Sent: ‎5/‎30/‎2014 3:34 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Solr and Koha

Solr with Koha? Now you have 2 problems.

I setup Koha to use Blacklight. I was fairly easy.It's been awhile, but if
I recall, I added a single-column table in Koha to queue bibkeys. Then I
added a db trigger to the bib table to add bibkeys to the queue table
whenever there was an create/update/delete performed on a row. Then I setup
a service that queried the database queue table, got bibkeys needing
creation/update/deletion, pulled the MARC from Koha's REST api,  indexed
their MARC into Solr, and then delete the bibkeys from the queue.




On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 12:47 AM, Chris Cormack 
wrote:

> On 30 May 2014 05:21, Boyd, Evan  wrote:
>
> > The "forked" versions of Koha from LibLime/PTFS use a Solr index. They
> may
> > have some insight.
> >
> >
> > Yeah, thats a 5 year old fork (no need for "" no one in their right mind
> would claim it anything other than a fork), so it probably wont be much use
> for actual Koha, id just export them as MARCXML as Andrew mentioned. Or
> look at the elastic search code in Koha which makes use of Catmandu, you
> could use Catmandu to do the same for Solr
>
>  http://search.cpan.org/~nics/Catmandu-0.01/lib/Catmandu/Store/Solr.pm
>
> Chris
>
>
> >  evan
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> > Riley Childs
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 10:22 PM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Solr and Koha
> >
> > Does anybody have any direction about how to get koha export to solr so
> it
> > can be utilized by black light, server power is not an issue (if needed I
> > can dedicate one to it). Has anyone done this if so...benefits,
> > disadvantages? We have a collection of 1 books (small but growing).
> >
> > Honestly this is just something to do as a learning experience, but if I
> > commit, I commit!
> >
> >
> > Thx!
> > //Riley
> >
> > Riley Childs
> > Student
> > Asst. Head of IT Services
> > Charlotte United Christian Academy
> > (704) 497-2086
> > RileyChilds.net
> > Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes
> >
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Solr and Koha

[Chris Fitzpatrick]

Solr with Koha? Now you have 2 problems.

I setup Koha to use Blacklight. I was fairly easy.It's been awhile, but if
I recall, I added a single-column table in Koha to queue bibkeys. Then I
added a db trigger to the bib table to add bibkeys to the queue table
whenever there was an create/update/delete performed on a row. Then I setup
a service that queried the database queue table, got bibkeys needing
creation/update/deletion, pulled the MARC from Koha's REST api,  indexed
their MARC into Solr, and then delete the bibkeys from the queue.




On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 12:47 AM, Chris Cormack 
wrote:

> On 30 May 2014 05:21, Boyd, Evan  wrote:
>
> > The "forked" versions of Koha from LibLime/PTFS use a Solr index. They
> may
> > have some insight.
> >
> >
> > Yeah, thats a 5 year old fork (no need for "" no one in their right mind
> would claim it anything other than a fork), so it probably wont be much use
> for actual Koha, id just export them as MARCXML as Andrew mentioned. Or
> look at the elastic search code in Koha which makes use of Catmandu, you
> could use Catmandu to do the same for Solr
>
>  http://search.cpan.org/~nics/Catmandu-0.01/lib/Catmandu/Store/Solr.pm
>
> Chris
>
>
> >  evan
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> > Riley Childs
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 10:22 PM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Solr and Koha
> >
> > Does anybody have any direction about how to get koha export to solr so
> it
> > can be utilized by black light, server power is not an issue (if needed I
> > can dedicate one to it). Has anyone done this if so...benefits,
> > disadvantages? We have a collection of 1 books (small but growing).
> >
> > Honestly this is just something to do as a learning experience, but if I
> > commit, I commit!
> >
> >
> > Thx!
> > //Riley
> >
> > Riley Childs
> > Student
> > Asst. Head of IT Services
> > Charlotte United Christian Academy
> > (704) 497-2086
> > RileyChilds.net
> > Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes
> >
>

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