Re: [CODE4LIB] Internet of Things

[Jason Griffey]

I know that David Lee King at Topeka/Shawnee had been playing with beacons,
as well as John Blyberg at Darien. The LibraryBox Project is also looking
at doing some work on BTLE open beacon tech for ambient findability with
app-enabled smart-things over the summer...

My piece in BoingBoing was more concerned, overall, with centralization of
network power and freedom of communication issues than gadgetry, but if you
all know me, you know I loves me some gadgetry. IoT is only one piece of
that larger puzzle though.

Jason Griffey
Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet & Society
Harvard University

On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 1:19 PM Lisa Rabey  wrote:

> Thanks so far everyone for the answers that are coming in!
>
> Right now this is for my own curiosity rather than for research / paper
> type thing. I'm just trying to gauge whose doing what/when/how and if there
> are websites or short docs with the info, please feel free to send them
> along!
>
> _lisa
>
> On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 12:49 PM, Kimberly Silk 
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Lisa,
> >
> > There are a few public libraries here in Southern Ontario who are using
> > sensors to monitor patron movement in their libraries; the intent is to
> > understand how patrons are using the library space, whether in-place
> > way-finders are effective, etc.
> >
> > If you want further info, I can put you in touch with the libraries who
> are
> > using them.
> >
> > Kim
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 12:44 PM, Habing, Thomas Gerald <
> > thab...@illinois.edu> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Lisa,
> > >
> > > A researcher, Jim Hahn, at the UIUC Library has been exploring the use
> > the
> > > Estimote location beacons, http://estimote.com/, to provide
> > > location-based recommendations in our Undergrad Library.  His project
> is
> > > briefly described here: http://sif.library.illinois.edu/.
> > >
> > > Jim also tells me that he is working on a paper on the topic for
> Library
> > > Technology Report, "Internet of Things: Mobile Technology and Location
> > > Services in Libraries," scheduled for Volume 53, Number 1 (2017).
> > >
> > > Kind regards,
> > > Tom
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > > Lisa Rabey
> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 11:13 AM
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Internet of Things
> > >
> > > A month or so ago, I asked on ALA Thing Tank if anyone was using IoT in
> > > their libraries, and if so: what, how, when, where; details man,
> details!
> > > Other than someone asking me what the IoT is (
> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_Things), I got crickets.
> > >
> > > Yesterday Jason Griffey wrote, "How libraries can save the internet of
> > > things from the web's centralized fate" (
> > > https://boingboing.net/2016/03/28/how-libraries-can-save-the-int.html)
> > > and this got me wondering again: Is anyone doing something in library
> > land
> > > with IoT?
> > >
> > > Well, are you?
> > >
> > > _lisa
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > >  @byshieldmaiden | http://exitpursuedbyabear.net
> > >
> > >
> >
> 
> > > “There are moments, Jeeves, when one asks oneself, 'Do trousers
> matter?'"
> > > "The mood will pass, sir.”  - P.G. Wodehouse
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Kimberly Silk, MLS
> > Special Projects Officer, IDSE, Canadian Research Knowledge Network
> > Principal, BrightSail Research & Consulting
> > <
> >
> http://t.sidekickopen50.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg2BW0nTW1qwnXs63Bt1-VcVQQM56dN4nf6rhVvj02?t=http%3A%2F%2Fkimberlysilk.com%2Fbrightsail%2F&si=6278943115051008&pi=899ed1c1-9f88-47e8-f85f-f9f37513fed5
> > >
> >  & Library Research Network
> > <
> >
> http://t.sidekickopen50.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg2BW0nTW1qwnXs63Bt1-VcVQQM56dN4nf6rhVvj02?t=http%3A%2F%2Flibraryresearchnetwork.org%2F&si=6278943115051008&pi=899ed1c1-9f88-47e8-f85f-f9f37513fed5
> > >
> >
> > Chapter Cabinet Chair, SLA
> >
> > M: (416) 721-8955
> > kimberly.s...@gmail.com
> > LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/kimberlysilk/
> > Twitter: @kimberlysilk
> >
> > "I really didn't realize the librarians were, you know, such a dangerous
> > group. They are subversive. You think they're just sitting there at the
> > desk, all quiet and everything. They're like plotting the revolution,
> man.
> > I wouldn't mess with them."
> > --- Michael Moore, film maker
> >
>
>
>
> --
>
>  @byshieldmaiden | http://exitpursuedbyabear.net
>
> 
> “There are moments, Jeeves, when one asks oneself, 'Do trousers matter?'"
> "The mood will pass, sir.”  - P.G. Wodehouse
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2017 Conference, Chattanooga Winner

[Jason Griffey]

Woohooo!

:-)

Jason
On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 1:18 PM David Uspal 
wrote:

> Code4Lib,
>
> Please join the Code4Lib 2016 LPC in congratulating the Chattanooga
> proposal team in officially winning the 2017 Code4Lib Conference bid!  (You
> can see the winning bid here:  http://lab.lib.utc.edu/c4l-cha/)
>
> If you're institution is looking to help the 2017 committee, the
> Chattanooga team is currently searching for one or more fiscal hosts.  See
> the link above for details and how to apply.
>
> Again, congratulations to Chattanooga and hopefully we'll see you in
> Tennessee next year!
>
> David K. Uspal
> On Behalf of the Code4Lib 2016 Philly LPC
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L17 - Potential Venue Shift to LA and Call for Proposals

[Jason Griffey]

Given all of the sturm und drang with this process now, and the
organizational question, this rant resonated with me:

http://www.rebeccamiller-webster.com/2016/06/the-realities-of-organizing-a-community-tech-conference-an-ill-advised-rant/

Enjoy.

:-)

Jason

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 5:20 AM Fleming, Declan  wrote:

> +1
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Sarah H Shealy
> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 12:52 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L17 - Potential Venue Shift to LA and Call for
> Proposals
>
> +1
>
>
> I think the timeline provided by Brian is reasonable.
>
>
> But it's TN, not NC.
>
>
> Sarah
>
> 
> From: Code for Libraries  on behalf of Jonathan
> Rochkind 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 3:38:27 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L17 - Potential Venue Shift to LA and Call for
> Proposals
>
> I wouldn't have even done a vote at all -- I think when we vote on
> conference hosts, we are choosing people to steward the conference and make
> sure it happens, as good as it can be using their judgement for what that
> looks like and how to make it happen.  The fact that the NC folks are
> attempting to make sure the torch can get passed instead of just throwing
> up their hands and saying "it's back at you, community, we're no longer
> involved" shows that stewardship was well-placed. I think it would have
> been totally appropriate for them to simply pass the torch.
>
> But if votes are going to happen, they need to happen as quickly as
> possible if you want the conf to actually come off, at least in the
> spring.  How is "7 days after a credible proposal that includes financial
> backing" not an "arbitrary deadline"?  Are you willing to wait forever for
> such a "credible proposal" to show up? Who decides if it's "credible"?
> Once a proposal shows up, anyone else that was trying to work on a
> proposal now has exactly 7 days to get one in, but they had no idea what
> their deadline was until the first proposal showed up, which hopefully they
> noticed on the email list so they know what their deadline is now?  Or only
> the first proposal to get in gets a yes/no vote, and anyone else doesn't
> get included in the vote, first to get the proposal to email wins?
>
> There are a bunch of different ways it could be done, but calendar dates
> are important for an orderly process, and speedy calendar dates are
> important for the conf to actually happen, and I think nitpicking and
> arguing over the process the NC folks have chosen is pointless, they were
> entrusted to steward the thing, the process they've come up with is
> reasonable, just go with it.
>
> On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 3:20 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:
>
> > I think that we should avoid arbitrary limits such as a July 1st
> deadline.
> > We should open up any credible proposal that includes financial
> > backing to discussion and a vote closing seven days after the proposal
> > is posted to this list.
> >
> > Cary
> >
> > > On Jun 15, 2016, at 12:05 PM, Brian Rogers 
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Greetings once more from the Chattanooga Local Planning Committee -
> > >
> > > We come with another update regarding the annual Code4Lib conference.
> > After the announcement of our survey, two other groups immediately
> > reached out about the possibility of hosting the conference. Of those
> > two, the one that is the most confident about being able to secure a
> > fiscal host and still pull off everything within the existing
> > timeframe, is the LA-based C4L-SoCal. We spoke with three of their
> > members earlier in the week - Gary Thompson, Christina Salazar, and
> > Joshua Gomez. After discussion, we collectively envision a
> > collaboration between the two groups, given the effort, energy and
> commitment the Chattanooga group has already invested.
> > The LA group would handle more of the venue and local arrangements,
> > with the Chattanooga group helping spearhead other planning elements.
> > >
> > > Thus, the idea is to host the annual conference in the greater LA area.
> > >
> > > However, even though Chattanooga's proposal was the only one put
> > > forth
> > for next year, since this suggestion does reflect a significant
> > change, and because LA is still working on securing a fiscal host, we
> > are proposing to the community the following:
> > >
> > > - Since a handful of individuals came forth w/alternative cities
> > subsequent to my last update, any group who now wishes to put forth a
> > proposal, do so by July 1st.
> > > - Given the specter of timecrunch, we ask anyone, including LA, who
> > would put forth another city, to only do so with written confirmation
> > of a fiscal host by that same deadline.
> > > - If more than one city has put forth a proposal and secured a
> > > fiscal
> > host within that window of time, we will put it to a community vote,
> > with polls being left 

Re: [CODE4LIB] Registration for Code4Lib 2015 in Portland Oregon is NOW OPEN!

[Jason Griffey]

++ To what Tara said. I have wrangled conference stuff for other national
groups, and C4L does a world-class job.

Thanks to everyone involved.

Jason

On Mon Dec 08 2014 at 11:28:11 AM Tara Robertson 
wrote:

> Kudos to everyone who is working on this!
>
> In the registration process I noticed the questions about accessibility
> needs and dietary restrictions. I also appreciate the work that was done
> to figure out childcare. I'm super excited about the program and also
> noticed that both keynotes are women and more than half the speakers are
> women.
>
> Our community isn't perfect, but I really appreciate the work that
> everyone is doing to identify barriers and figure out how to make
> improvements.
>
> I love learning with you folks.
>
> Tara
>
>
>
> On 08/12/2014 9:00 AM, Wick, Ryan wrote:
> > Registration for Code4Lib 2015 in Portland Oregon is now open!
> >
> > To register for Code4Lib 2015, please visit:
> http://c4l2015.eventbrite.com
> >
> > Code4Lib will be held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower located
> in downtown Portland. Rooms are $139 a night for single/double rooms.
> Please use this link for reservations: https://aws.passkey.com/event/
> 11714845/owner/4173/landing
> >
> > Preconferences begin on February 9, with the main conference running
> from February 10-12.
> >
> > The full schedule for Code4Lib is here: http://code4lib.org/
> conference/2015/schedule
> >
> > Details on the preconference offerings can be found here:
> http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Preconference_Proposals
> >
> > Code4Lib plans to offer on-site childcare in 2015. Please let us know
> how many children you expect to bring with you and their ages at the time
> of registration. We are seeking sponsors to offset childcare costs, but for
> now, you should plan for $200/child/day for a 0-2 year old and $100 for a
> 3+ year old.
> >
> > There are also a variety of social activities around Code4Lib - please
> visit http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Social_Activities for more
> information about the Craft Brew Drinkup, the Newcomer Dinners and a list
> of a variety of events scheduled that week.
> >
> > We're really looking forward to having all of you join us in Portland
> this February.
> >
> > The Local Program Planning Committee
> >
> > Evviva Weinraub
> > Tom Johnson
> > Ryan Wick
> > Trey Terrell
> > Mike Eaton
> > Hui Zhang
>
>
> --
>
> Tara Robertson
>
> Accessibility Librarian, CAPER-BC 
> T  604.323.5254
> F  604.323.5954
> trobert...@langara.bc.ca
> 
>
> Langara. 
>
> 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2Z6
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Meeting room reservations

[Jason Griffey]

Take a look at Booked, formerly PHPScheduleIt:


http://www.bookedscheduler.com

They push the hosted option, but it is an open source project.

Jason
On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 7:52 PM lbspodic  wrote:

> We use MRBS extensively, for managing about 60 rooms and have been quite
> happy with it for years.
>
> When we first began using it we needed to heavily customize it. In more
> recent years development of the software has been quite active and almost
> all our customizations are now available in the main core.
>
> We have groups of rooms which are fully unmediated (subject to set rules)
> with other rooms requiring staff booking. MRSB has capacity for provisional
> booking subject to approval, etc, although we are not using that function
> at the moment.
>
> IIRC it is flexible in back end database selection, and I don't recall
> encountering much outdated/deprecated functions, although we don't run it
> in the most advanced server in the world :)
>
> - Edward Spodick, HK Univ of Science & Technology Library, lbspo...@ust.hk
>
> - - - - -
> Sent from my iPhone - please forgive any wierd spelling errors.
>
> On 5 Apr, 2015, at 7:10 AM, Dominic Bordelon  wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > we are looking for an open-source solution to manage scheduling for our
> meeting rooms, including a way for patrons to reserve the rooms (with staff
> approval). We are happy to modify something to fit our exact needs if it is
> already solid. We've been trying to work with the vendor Evanced for their
> Spaces product, but we have been disappointed by the lack of
> customizability and the black box problem.
> >
> > I'm aware of OpenRoom and MRBS, and searching the c4l archives I've
> found discussion on this topic, but that thread was from nearly three years
> ago. What are people using nowadays?
> >
> > I like OpenRoom's apparent simplicity, and that its feature set is
> nearly exactly all we need. However, my concerns with it are the use of
> php's mysql_* functions, which have been deprecated in favor of mysqli; and
> the many notices/errors it shows when I've run it on a test server. (The
> installation guide seems to anticipate this: "If you are experiencing
> problems with OpenRoom such as being unable to log in, modules (such as the
> calendar or day view) not loading, or random warnings or notices appearing
> on pages, until the code has been corrected to fix these issues, you may
> want to try suppressing notices and warnings by modifying your php.ini file
> in your PHP installation, and restarting PHP." But that provides scarce
> comfort.) Also, I can see recent patches on Sourceforge, but the forum
> there seems basically dead.
> >
> > I'm also looking at MRBS, but haven't installed it yet or formed a clear
> opinion. I'm interested to hear others' thoughts, and whether there is a
> good solution out there I haven't heard about yet.
> >
> > P.S. Hat tips to Matt Sherman for suggesting OpenRoom, and Peter Murray
> of Lyrasis for doing a free webinar about FOSS4Lib, which led me to MRBS.
> >
> >
> > Best,
> > Dominic
> >
> >
> > Dominic Bordelon
> > Librarian I
> > Computer Services
> > East Baton Rouge Parish Library - www.ebrpl.com
> > (225) 231-3720
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] iPads in the Library(Community College)

[Jason Griffey]

You're looking for Apple Configurator:

https://www.apple.com/support/business-education/apple-configurator/

Allows you tons of flexibility for daily management, imaging, and more. I
wrote about it when it launched in 2012, but it's a perfect way to manage
30 iPads still.

Jason Griffey
Founder & Principal
Evenly Distributed LLC
http://evenlydistributed.net

On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 12:12 PM Cornel Darden Jr. 
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> We are offering iPads in my community college library this year. We have
> 30 iPads with the security cart suggested by Apple. We plan to use them for
> information literacy instruction, and to allow some to circulate within the
> library. Does anyone know of any resources that offer suggestions on how to
> manage them?
>
> Some issues would be logins and Apple Ids, management and maintenance, and
> bulk purchases. I have seen the information on Apple’s education website
> for bulk purchases.
>
> Any links to resources would be awesome!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cornel Darden Jr.
> MSLIS
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Tablets to help with circulation services

[Jason Griffey]

FWIW: All of the card-readers I've tested (Square, Paypal) require their
particular apps to "read"...there's no generic output that's readable by
the device.

At least on iOS, access to the camera is via an API only accessible by an
app, which means no generic browser based access to the camera output
either. If you were to write an iOS app, of course, all bets are off...you
could do what you wanted with the camera, including barcode reading.

Android is much less locked down than iOS, but I'm not as familiar with it.

If I were doing this, I'd look into using a bluetooth scanner in combo with
the tablet. In that case, the scanner just presents as if it were a
keyboard, passing the data off to the tablet just as if it were keyed in.
That would work in-browser, in app, or where ever. We're considering this
model as a possibility for some services in our new building, with the
hangup being desensitization of the materials after checkout.

Jason


On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 11:34 AM, Stephen Francoeur <
stephen.franco...@gmail.com> wrote:

> We're looking into ways that tablets might be used by library staff
> assisting patrons in a long line at the circ desk. With a tablet, an
> additional staff person could pick folks off the line who might have things
> that can be handled on a properly outfitted tablet.
>
> I am wondering if anyone has any examples of a library using the camera on
> a tablet to scan barcodes on library materials (for check out or check in)
> or if anyone has used one of those magnetic stripe readers that you can
> attach to some tablets (such as the Square Register for the iPad which can
> be used to process credit cards)? I'm sure it's been done with a netbook;
> we're solely interested in doing this with a tablet.
>
> We're trying to see if we can install the GUI for Ex Libris Aleph on a
> tablet running Microsoft RT. If this might work on tablets running Android
> or iOS, that would be interesting as well.
>
> Any examples or thoughts about this would be most welcome.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Stephen Francoeur
>
> User Experience Librarian
>
> Newman Library
>
> Room 516
>
> Baruch College
>
> 151 E. 25th Street
>
> New York, NY 10010
>
>
>
> 646.312.1620
>
> stephen.franco...@baruch.cuny.edu
>
> http://stephenfrancoeur.com
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Group Decision Making (was Zoia)

[Jason Griffey]

Karen, as is her habit, speaks great wisdom. 

Jason

On Jan 25, 2013, at 9:22 AM, Karen Coyle  wrote:

> On 1/24/13 3:09 PM, Shaun Ellis wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> To be clear, I am only uncomfortable with "uncomfortable" being used in the 
>> policy because I wouldn't support it being there. Differing opinions can 
>> make people uncomfortable.  Since I am not going to stop sharing what may be 
>> a dissenting opinion, should I be banned?
> 
> I can't come up with a word for it that is unambiguous, but I can propose a 
> scenario. Imagine a room at a conference full of people -- and that there are 
> only a few people of color. A speaker gets up and shows or says something 
> racist. It may be light-hearted in nature, but the people of color in that 
> almost-all-white audience feel uncomfortable/insulted/discriminated 
> against.
> 
> I had a great example that I can no longer find -- I think it came through on 
> Twitter. It showed a fake ad with an image of border patrol agents rounding 
> up "illegal aliens" in the desert, and used the ad copy: "We can take care of 
> all of your papers" as the ad line for a business computing company. It's a 
> "joke" that you can almost imagine someone actually doing. Any latinos in the 
> audience would be within their rights of jumping up and shouting at the 
> speaker, but in fact sexism and racism work precisely because people 
> struggling for equal status are least likely to gain that status if they 
> speak up against the status quo. What I think we want to change is the social 
> acceptance of speaking up.
> 
> There's a difference between an intellectual disagreement (I think the earth 
> is round/I think the earth is flat) and insulting who a person is as a 
> person. The various "*isms* (sexism, racism, homophobia) have a demeaning 
> nature, and there is an inherent lowering of status of the targeted group. 
> Booth babes at professional conferences are demeaning to women because they 
> present women as non-professional sex objects, and that view generally lowers 
> the social and intellectual status of women in the eyes of attendees, 
> including the professional women who are attending. Because of this, many 
> conferences now ban booth babes. No conference has banned discussion of 
> alternate views of the universe.
> 
> It's hard to find a balance between being conscious of other peoples' 
> sensibilities and creating a chilling effect. The best way, in my mind, is to 
> somehow create a culture where someone can say: "you know, I'm not ok with 
> that kind of remark" and the person spoken to can respond "OK, I'll think 
> about that." If, however, every "I'm not ok" becomes a battle, then we aren't 
> doing it right. The reason why it shouldn't be a battle is that there is no 
> absolute right or wrong. If someone tells you "You're standing too close" 
> then you know you've violated a personal space limit that is specific to that 
> person. You don't know why. But there's nothing to argue about -- it's how 
> that person feels. All you have to do is listen, and be considerate. 
> Eventually we all learn about each other. It's an interaction, not an 
> interdiction.
> 
> kc
> 
> 
>> 
>> It's an anti-harassment policy, not a comfort policy.  If you want to see 
>> something different, it seems that now is the time to step up and change it. 
>> :)
>> 
>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of 
>>> Shaun Ellis
>>> Sent: Friday, 25 January 2013 10:38 AM
>>> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>>> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Group Decision Making (was Zoia)
>>> 
 I am uneasy about coming up with a policy for banning people (from
 what?) and voting on it, before it's demonstrated that it's even
 needed. Can't we just tackle these issues as they come up, in context,
 rather than in the abstract?
>>> 
>>> I share your unease.  But deciding to situations in context without a set 
>>> of guidelines is simply another kind of policy. I'm actually more uneasy 
>>> about ambiguity over what is acceptable, and no agreed upon way to handle 
>>> it.
>>> 
>>> I don't think the current policy is ready to "go to vote" as it seems there 
>>> is still some debate over what it should cover and exactly what type of 
>>> behavior it is meant to prevent.
>>> 
>>> I suggest there is a set time period to submit objections as GitHub issues 
>>> and resolve them before we vote.  Whatever issues can't get resolved end up 
>>> in a branch/fork.  In the end, we vote on each of the forks, or "no policy 
>>> at all".
>>> 
>>> Does that sound reasonable?
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Shaun Ellis
>>> User Interace Developer, Digital Initiatives Princeton University Library
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> P Please consider the environment before you print this email.
>>> "The contents of this e-mail (including any attachments) may be 
>>> confidential and/or subject to copyright. Any unauthorised use,
>>> 

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

[Jason Griffey]

I tried very hard to convince my Building team that our new library IT
offices all needed motorized sit/stand, and lost that battle due to $$
concerns. We did design our new workroom to be 90% standing, though, and I
plan to have a low-cost/cheap standing desk as an option in my new office.

Jason


On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Will Clarke  wrote:

> I got my anti-fatigue mat for $56 - http://amzn.to/14VqrJu
>
> For a mere $4749.99 you can get an elliptical desk :)
>
> http://www.beyondtheofficedoor.com/RA-Lifebalance.php
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

[Jason Griffey]

Shirley,

I would hesitantly call myself a coder. I would _never_ call myself a
software engineer. I am also a librarian. I think what Andromeda was
probably arguing (not that I would deign to put words in her mouth) was
that we should get over our imposter syndrome and stand up for our skills.

Jason


On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 7:33 PM, Shirley Lincicum <
shirley.linci...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm not in Chicago, and I didn't see this talk, so maybe I'm way off base,
> but isn't a coder a programmer, or even a software engineer? Last time I
> checked, programmer/software engineer is a clear, well-established and
> well-respected occupation (and generally far better paid than most
> Librarians, at least outside of the library world). Why can't library
> "coders" claim the title of programmer/software engineer?
>
> Truly curious,
>
> Shirley
>
> On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 4:22 PM, Maccabee Levine 
> wrote:
>
> > Andromeda's talk this afternoon really struck a chord, as I shared with
> her
> > afterwards, because I have the same issue from the other side of the
> fence.
> >  I'm among the 1/3 of the crowd today with a CS degree and and IT
> > background (and no MLS).  I've worked in libraries for years, but when I
> > have a point to make about how technology can benefit instruction or
> > reference or collection development, I generally preface it with "I'm
> not a
> > librarian, but...".  I shouldn't have to be defensive about that.
> >
> > Problem is, 'coder' doesn't imply a particular degree -- just the
> > experience from doing the task, and as Andromeda said, she and most
> C4Lers
> > definitely are coders.  But 'librarian' *does* imply MLS/MSLS/etc., and I
> > respect that.
> >
> > What's a library word I can use in the same way as coder?
> >
> > Maccabee
> >
> > --
> > Maccabee Levine
> > Head of Library Technology Services
> > University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
> > levi...@uwosh.edu
> > 920-424-7332
> >
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

[Jason Griffey]

On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, Joe Hourcle  wrote:

>
> Two, 'coding' is a relatively minor skill.  It's like putting 'typist' as
> a job title, because you use your keyboard a lot at work.  Figuring out
> what needs to be written/typed/coded is more important than the actual
> writing aspect of it.
>

Any skill is minor if you already have it. :-)

As others have pointed out, learning even a tiny, tiny bit of code is a
huge benefit for librarians. The vast, vast, vast, vast majority of people
have absolutely no clue how code translates into instructions for the magic
glowing screen they look at all day. Even a tiny bit of empowerment in that
arena can make huge differences in productivity and communication
abilities. Just understanding the logic behind code means that librarians
have a better understanding of what falls into the "possible" and
"impossible" categories for "doing stuff with a computer" and anything that
grounds decision making in the possible is AWESOME.

The presentation that started this discussion (Andromeda's lightning talk)
had a lot of other undercurrents in it, but a large part of it comes back
to impostor syndrome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome) and
owning your own abilities. Librarians are, by and large, a quiet and
understated lot, and that rarely does us favors when it comes to people
understanding what we do and our actual talents and skills.

Jason

Re: [CODE4LIB] Providing Search Across PDFs

[Jason Griffey]

This might not fit your need exactly, but a Google Custom Search (
http://www.google.com/cse/) should do the job. You can have the Custom
Search only index a given directory, or only PDFs, whichever is more useful.

Jason


On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Nathan Tallman  wrote:

> My institution is looking for ways to provide search across PDFs through
> our website. Specifically, PDFs linked from finding aids. Ideally searching
> within a collection's PDFs or possibly across all PDFs linked from all
> finding aids.
>
> We do not have a CMS or a digital repository. A digital repository is on
> the horizon, but it's a ways out and we need to offer the search sooner.
> I've looked into Swish-e but haven't had much luck getting anything off the
> ground.
>
> One way we know we can do this through our discovery layer VuFind, using
> it's ability to full-text index a website based on a sitemap (which would
> includes PDFs linked from finding aids). Facets could be created for
>  collections, and we may be able to create a search box on the finding aid
> nav that searches specifically that collection.
>
> But, I'm not sure how scalable that solution is. The indexing agent cannot
> discern when a page was updated, so it has to re-scrape,
> everything, every-night. The impetus collection is going to have about over
> 1000 PDFs. And that's to start. Creating the index will start to take a
> long, long time.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas or know of any useful tools for this project?
> Doesn't have to be perfect, quick and dirty may work. (The OCR's dirty
> anyway :-)
>
> Thanks,
> Nathan
>

[CODE4LIB] LibraryBox 2.0 Kickstarter

[Jason Griffey]

In case people hadn't seen this, at ALA Annual last week I launched a
Kickstarter for the development of LibraryBox 2.0 (http://librarybox.us),
and open source fork of the PirateBox project. I had originally budgeted
for $3K for the Kickstarter, hoping to make a bit more than that in order
to pay a developer to do the bits of the release that I can't do.

Well, it sort of blew up.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/griffey/librarybox-20

Take a look, let me know if you have questions. I'm really excited about
the project, and the opportunities for development that I have now.

Jason

Re: [CODE4LIB] LibraryBox 2.0 Kickstarter

[Jason Griffey]

I'm working on the timeline with the developer now, and will have an update
in the next day or so on the Kickstarter page. But we're definitely
covering the promised functionality, and pushing it to be as good as
possible. For instance: the current draft of the 2.0 installation is:
Download files to USB key. Insert USB Key. Flash Firmware. Done. :-)

Working on the dev path for statistics now, trying to determine what we can
log without compromising anonymity.

Gonna be great!

Jason


On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM, David Cirella  wrote:

> It has been great to see this kickstarter blowup.
>
>  Given the increase in funds are there new enhancements or functionalities
> that that you can discuss beyond the original road map?
>
>  I'm really looking forward to where the project will go.
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Jason Griffey  wrote:
>
> > In case people hadn't seen this, at ALA Annual last week I launched a
> > Kickstarter for the development of LibraryBox 2.0 (http://librarybox.us
> ),
> > and open source fork of the PirateBox project. I had originally budgeted
> > for $3K for the Kickstarter, hoping to make a bit more than that in order
> > to pay a developer to do the bits of the release that I can't do.
> >
> > Well, it sort of blew up.
> >
> > http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/griffey/librarybox-20
> >
> > Take a look, let me know if you have questions. I'm really excited about
> > the project, and the opportunities for development that I have now.
> >
> > Jason
> >
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] LibraryBox 2.0 Kickstarter

[Jason Griffey]

tarter. Working on that next. :-)

Jason


On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Jonathan Rochkind  wrote:

> I still don't understand how this project differs from PirateBox.
>
> What features are you adding in your fork? What has been added to your
> fork over PirateBox in the current release, and what do you plan to add
> that differs from PirateBox in the 2.0 release you are funding? And why are
> you adding these features in a fork, instead of contributing them back to
> PirateBox?
>
> Or are there no new features, it's feature-identical, but just with a
> different name and different branding?  In which case, what is the
> kickstarter actually paying for?
>
> I'm also very confused about how you are budgetting, how you are
> determining how much money raised will fund how many new features of what
> sort:
>
> You say in the kickstarter, that the money raised will "help me find and
> pay them to make LibraryBox more awesome" -- but then you also say that
> "Anything raised here on Kickstarter will also be used to purchase
> hardware" -- this seems to be contradictory. Will the money be used to pay
> developers, or will it be used to purchase hardware?
>
> If it was being used to purchase hardware, than it wouldn't be obvious
> that more money raised could lead to more feature development -- since you
> don't need more hardware for more feature development. But you repeat later
> that the more money raised, the more features will be delivered: "If we
> raise a ton of money, the v2.0 will have a ton a features!" -- so I'm
> thinking your earlier assertion that the money will be used for hardware
> was in error (and you should correct it to avoid being dishonest and/or
> self-contradictory) -- you do plan to use the money to pay developers?
>
> But then the question is, what methods have you used to estimate how much
> it will cost to pay developers for each of the new features or improvements
> you plan, how do you know the amount of money you are raising is sufficient
> for the development you are telling people you'll do with it -- including
> the 'stretch features' you already have in mind but have not revealed yet
> (you say will be revealed 'as soon as the project is funded').
>
> Also, do you plan to use any of the money to pay yourself for your time,
> in addition to paying other developers, and buying hardware?
>
> Those are my questions, since you asked.
>
> I think these are questions that need to be answered for code4libbers --
> or really anyone that has enough understanding of software development to
> know what to ask -- to be interested in giving you money.
>
> Frankly, I have some serious reservations about contributing to your
> project, and would share these reservations with anyone else you asked. It
> is not clear to me that you have a clear plan for what you're actually
> going to do; that you have adequately done homework to make sure you can do
> what you want to do for the amount of money you expect; and you have not
> provided the argument for why what you want to do (a fork of PirateBox) is
> actually a useful thing to want to do in the first place.
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
>
> On 7/8/13 2:14 PM, Jason Griffey wrote:
>
>> In case people hadn't seen this, at ALA Annual last week I launched a
>> Kickstarter for the development of LibraryBox 2.0 (http://librarybox.us),
>> and open source fork of the PirateBox project. I had originally budgeted
>> for $3K for the Kickstarter, hoping to make a bit more than that in order
>> to pay a developer to do the bits of the release that I can't do.
>>
>> Well, it sort of blew up.
>>
>> http://www.kickstarter.com/**projects/griffey/librarybox-20<http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/griffey/librarybox-20>
>>
>> Take a look, let me know if you have questions. I'm really excited about
>> the project, and the opportunities for development that I have now.
>>
>> Jason
>>
>>
>>

Re: [CODE4LIB] iPad Kiosk Statistics

[Jason Griffey]

If you register the iPads as part of the Apple Developer Network, you can
use Xcode to view all sorts of access/use logs that iOS saves. I don't have
any specific knowledge of the app you're using (which would make a
difference, since it would be doing the logging) but the capability is
there. Becoming an Apple iOS developer is $99 a year, which may also make a
difference.

Jason


On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 3:30 PM, Edward Iglesias
wrote:

> No internet connection.  We have wireless but it would be sketchy for
> a months at a time connection.
>
>
> Edward Iglesias
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM, Friscia, Michael
>  wrote:
> > Why not put google analytics into those local pages? Or are the ipads
> not connected to the internet?
> >
> > ___
> > Michael Friscia
> > Manager, Digital Library & Programming Services
> >
> > Yale University Library
> > (203) 432-1856
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Edward Iglesias
> > Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 2:53 PM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: [CODE4LIB] iPad Kiosk Statistics
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > We are implementing iPads in our library as wayfinders or kiosks.
> > Does anyone know of a way to get stats from them?  We are using Kiosk
> software that loads local html pages so as to not have to worry about
> internet connectivity.  I've thought about just exporting the history from
> the browser and parsing it but surely there is a more elegant solution.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Edward Iglesias
> >
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] iPad Kiosk Statistics

[Jason Griffey]

HTML5 local cache is an interesting idea...you could potentially even build
in some javascript to do very basic logging (accesses/uses) using the cache
as your datastore. Funky, but probably doable.

If going down the xCode/Apple dev road, while it's not trivial, it's
reasonably straightforward to throw some HTML into a UIWebview in Xcode and
compile it as a native app. If you're paying for the Dev access, you could
build an app directly to do what you want.

Jason


On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Nate Vack  wrote:

> On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 2:31 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:
> > It depends on what you mean by local.
> >
> > If you mean that the html files are on the iPad and you have no
> > network connection, there isn't much you can do.
>
> You could use HTML5 storage:
>
> http://diveintohtml5.info/storage.html
>
> You'd need network access *sometime,* but not constantly.
>
> -n
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Obvious answer to registration limitations

[Jason Griffey]

Seriously, gang...as soon as we get this new library built, I'm all-in for 
C4L-Chattanooga. I'll provide the venue, just wait until Fall 2013. 

Jason

On Dec 22, 2011, at 1:38 PM, "Kevin S. Clarke"  wrote:

> On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Reese, Terry
>  wrote:
>> Sounds like Ross just volunteered to start a C4L Chattanooga...everyone meet 
>> up at Ross's house.  :)
> 
> Woot!  Getting in the car now...
> 
> Kevin

Re: [CODE4LIB] Library site design patterns

[Jason Griffey]

I agree with Ross on this one, but would say that evidence shows that, as a 
profession, I'd be thrilled if we were on average as good as Wordpress. 

:-)

Jason
Big fan of the WP



On May 11, 2012, at 8:04 PM, BWS Johnson  wrote:

> Salvete!
> 
>> That's all I'm saying - that on the aggregate, there are probably 
>> patterns, although I would not say they are necessarily coherent or even 
>> well-thought out, I think patterns would emerge.
> 
> I concur, and would risk the rotten tomatoes sure to emerge by adding 
> that I think the contact information is so often so poorly thought out that a 
> user almost never knows where the Library is and when it's open from the 
> Welcome or Home Page of the Library's site.
> 
> I would think positively though that there are very good reasons to 
> compile a generic. This could be of great use to say, the membership of a 
> large Library consortium, particularly one that serves a mess of tiny rural 
> Libraries that might not have the means to really tool about too much on 
> their own. (Not that there isn't fantastic talent in rural Libraries, but 
> there is certainly a crowd of "Well, I'll just use wordpress as the Library 
> website and call it a day crowd." I just think we can do better than 
> wordpress as a field.)  
> 
> Just sayin',
> Brooke

Re: [CODE4LIB] ATOM/RSS Feed Archiving Question

[Jason Griffey]

Many moons ago (longer than I care to admit) I did a bit of work
setting up an RSS harvester/dashboard for myself. The engine taht I
used was Magpie (http://magpierss.sourceforge.net/) at the time.
Magpie was (is?) used as the RSS reader/parser for Wordpress, so is
pretty stable and robust.

Jason


On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:38 PM, Brian McBride  wrote:
> Code4lib team!
>
> I was wondering if anyone has worked on a projects relating to harvesting and 
> archiving RSS/ATOM feeds from third party sites. Any information would be 
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
>
>
> Brian McBride
> Head of Application Development
> J. Willard Marriott Library
>
> O: 801.585.7613
> F:  801.585.5549
> brian.mcbr...@utah.edu

Re: [CODE4LIB] Maker Spaces and Academic Libraries

[Jason Griffey]

In my last Library tech report, I included a chapter on 3D printing
(chapter 4, please excuse the title, I had to) that spoke a bit to why
libraries needed to be in the space, which certainly overlaps with the
Makerspace convo:

http://alatechsource.metapress.com/content/rpl5883j3620/?p=5b1da8d73bec46918808d4fb69a73abe&pi=2

Full text is available there...the whole work is CC licensed, so feel
free to grab a copy. :-)

Jason


On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM, David Brightbill
 wrote:
> I'm leading the effort to build a makerspace in my local community and have 
> some thoughts around the role of established institutions (libraries, EDC's, 
> government, etc.) in making this happen.  I'd be happy to have a telephone or 
> G+ chat with you about this if you wish.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Brightbill
> Manager of Research and Development
> Florida Virtual Campus
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of 
> Edward Iglesias
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:11 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Maker Spaces and Academic Libraries
>
> Hello All,
>
> A colleague and I are going to be presenting at code4lib NE on the subject of 
> makerspaces in academic libraries.  Are any of you doing this?  If so I would 
> love to pick your brains a little.
>
> Edward Iglesias

Re: [CODE4LIB] Maker Spaces and Academic Libraries

[Jason Griffey]

There have been two very fine answers already (Go Brooke and Jeff!)
but I'll add one more data point. The purpose of an academic library
(at least every academic library that I've been associated with) can
be boiled down to, pretty much, two things:

1. Support the curriculum of the school
2. Support the research of the faculty, students, and staff when it
extends beyond the curriculum

The second is necessary for the growth of the first. While Ross is
correct that eventually, whether implicit or explicit, some lines are
likely to be drawn (we are very interested in Maker culture and
spaces, we probably aren't going to be putting in CNC routers...just
because we don't have the environment). But whatever tools I can put
in front of the students and faculty that are available for _everyone_
and not siloed away in an engineering lab that you have to be part of
the grant team to use...well, that's good for my University. And the
tools are, frankly, way more interesting when they get used by
non-obvious groups...I can't wait to see what a History student might
do with a 3D printer, for instance.

Jason



On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Nate Hill  wrote:
> Can anyone on the list help clarify for me why, in an academic setting,
> this kind of equipment and facility isn't part of a laboratory in an
> academic department?
>
> Don't get me wrong I am *way* into access to tools, but I remember when I
> went to art school that the building had a shop in it.  The shop had a
> woodshop, welders, metal lathes, etc.  And it belonged there, not in the
> library- because it supported what that department was all about.
>
> Are makerspaces in academic libraries examples of libraries picking up
> slack that academic departments should be dealing with?
>
> I ask this with zero snark, I genuinely want to hear some thoughts on
> this...
>
> Nate
>
> On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Paul Butler (pbutler3) 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Yes, this Fall we are opening the Think Lab here at UMW Libraries. While
>> we have been part of the planning process for the space, I would say thus
>> far the library has played the role of landlord more than anything else. I
>> see this partnership developing as time progresses. (I have a few projects
>> planned myself.)
>>
>> A colleague, Tim Owens, is blogging about the Think Lab here:
>> http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2012/07/26/help-tim-owens-build-an-awesome-makerspace/
>>
>> Cheers, Paul
>> +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
>> Paul R Butler
>> Assistant Systems Librarian
>> Simpson Library
>> University of Mary Washington
>> 1801 College Avenue
>> Fredericksburg, VA 22401
>> 540.654.1756
>> libraries.umw.edu
>>
>> Sent from the mighty Dell Vostro 230.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
>> Edward Iglesias
>> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:11 PM
>> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Maker Spaces and Academic Libraries
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> A colleague and I are going to be presenting at code4lib NE on the subject
>> of makerspaces in academic libraries.  Are any of you doing this?  If so I
>> would love to pick your brains a little.
>>
>> Edward Iglesias
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Nate Hill
> nathanielh...@gmail.com
> http://www.natehill.net

Re: [CODE4LIB] A [Wordpress-based] "Alerts" Dashboard - Library Closings, etc.

[Jason Griffey]

We run a Wordpress multisite setup here at MPOW, and have two
different blogs that we use for this type of purpose: an "Alerts" blog
for in-house alert needs, and a "News" blog for public-facing
announcements. We just use the RSS feed to push the alerts where
needed, and there's certainly no shortage of RSS collection/parsing
libraries. I'm partial to Magpie (http://magpierss.sourceforge.net/)
but only because I've had years of using it.

We even recently moved to using Growl for Windows with an RSS plugin
to do "heads up" alerts on staff/faculty PCs, so that when something
is posted to the Alerts blog, all staff machines get an
impossible-to-ignore alert overlay on their screens. We will likely be
doing a similar thing for "Emergency" use and the public machines.

Jason



On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Michael Schofield  wrote:
> Hey everyone,
>
>
>
> I've been toying with the idea making something because I can't seem to find
> a free alternative, but I thought I'd do my due diligence and pick your
> brains. I'm open for any alternatives to the following, but I'm specifically
> looking for a free option with an API.
>
>
>
> Scenario: our main website lives on the university's server, which turns out
> to be a very dull playground: HTML/CSS/JS only. This means there's about 150
> static files that I'm now presently rolling into a WP Network living on our
> own boxes-and our own domain-(we've been waiting for the last year for a
> university-wide CMS, but we just don't want to hold our breaths any longer
> J) but the main site, the landing page, will always be static. This means
> that whenever there's an early closure, a hurricane watch, or some other
> announcement someone has to submit a ticket and then I have to make a
> change. My goal is to cut me-the middleman-out of the process.
>
>
>
> My potential project: So what I was thinking was jury-rigging a Wordpress
> theme into an "alerts" dashboard for managers, directors, and so on. I want
> to empower the Circulation manager to login, make an announcement, and be
> done with it. For all the departmental and other sites that live on the WP
> Network, I'd write and install a corresponding "alerts" plugin that watches
> the JSON API for an alert and-if true-display it. For our static sites, I'd
> toss in a jquery plugin that did the same.
>
>
>
> My question: this seems like something that's been done before! Has it? If
> not, anyone want to collaborate on github?
>
>
>
> All the best,
>
>
>
> Michael Schofield(@nova.edu) | Web Services Librarian | (954) 262-4536
>
> Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
>
>
>
> Hi! Hit me up any time, but I'd really appreciate it if you report broken
> links, bugs, your meeting minutes, or request an awesome web app over on the
> Library Web Services   site.
>
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] A [Wordpress-based] "Alerts" Dashboard - Library Closings, etc.

[Jason Griffey]

We aren't right now...all posts just go where they go. But it's
trivial to break out a category-specific RSS feed in Wordpress, so
that would be easily done.

We typically update the notice instead of taking it down. Good blog
form, and all that. For most "alert" items (Database down, etc) the
display just shows the last 3-5 items, and so stuff rolls off quickly.
If not, the update generally takes care of it.

Jason


On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:37 AM, Michael Schofield  wrote:
> Hey Jason,
>
> Are you watching for different categories--closings, emergencies, weather - 
> etc.--and, also, how are you determining when to take down the notice (if at 
> all)?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 7, 2012, at 10:26 AM, Jason Griffey  wrote:
>
>> We run a Wordpress multisite setup here at MPOW, and have two
>> different blogs that we use for this type of purpose: an "Alerts" blog
>> for in-house alert needs, and a "News" blog for public-facing
>> announcements. We just use the RSS feed to push the alerts where
>> needed, and there's certainly no shortage of RSS collection/parsing
>> libraries. I'm partial to Magpie (http://magpierss.sourceforge.net/)
>> but only because I've had years of using it.
>>
>> We even recently moved to using Growl for Windows with an RSS plugin
>> to do "heads up" alerts on staff/faculty PCs, so that when something
>> is posted to the Alerts blog, all staff machines get an
>> impossible-to-ignore alert overlay on their screens. We will likely be
>> doing a similar thing for "Emergency" use and the public machines.
>>
>> Jason
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Michael Schofield  
>> wrote:
>>> Hey everyone,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I've been toying with the idea making something because I can't seem to find
>>> a free alternative, but I thought I'd do my due diligence and pick your
>>> brains. I'm open for any alternatives to the following, but I'm specifically
>>> looking for a free option with an API.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Scenario: our main website lives on the university's server, which turns out
>>> to be a very dull playground: HTML/CSS/JS only. This means there's about 150
>>> static files that I'm now presently rolling into a WP Network living on our
>>> own boxes-and our own domain-(we've been waiting for the last year for a
>>> university-wide CMS, but we just don't want to hold our breaths any longer
>>> J) but the main site, the landing page, will always be static. This means
>>> that whenever there's an early closure, a hurricane watch, or some other
>>> announcement someone has to submit a ticket and then I have to make a
>>> change. My goal is to cut me-the middleman-out of the process.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My potential project: So what I was thinking was jury-rigging a Wordpress
>>> theme into an "alerts" dashboard for managers, directors, and so on. I want
>>> to empower the Circulation manager to login, make an announcement, and be
>>> done with it. For all the departmental and other sites that live on the WP
>>> Network, I'd write and install a corresponding "alerts" plugin that watches
>>> the JSON API for an alert and-if true-display it. For our static sites, I'd
>>> toss in a jquery plugin that did the same.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My question: this seems like something that's been done before! Has it? If
>>> not, anyone want to collaborate on github?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Michael Schofield(@nova.edu) | Web Services Librarian | (954) 262-4536
>>>
>>> Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi! Hit me up any time, but I'd really appreciate it if you report broken
>>> links, bugs, your meeting minutes, or request an awesome web app over on the
>>> Library Web Services <http://staff.library.nova.edu/pm>  site.
>>>
>>>

Re: [CODE4LIB] livestream suggestion

[Jason Griffey]

I think you could solve the "link" problem with just a webpage. Embed the
channel, send people to the page, done.

We looked at a BUNCH of options for American Libraries Live (first episode
TOMORROW, people. Tune in) and hangouts was by far the easiest to deal
with, for the best quality.

Jason


On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM, Nate Hill  wrote:

> For some reason I felt like it needed to be more complicated than that.
>  Maybe it doesn't...
> I would like to be able to promote a link to the livestream ahead of
> time... on posters and whatnot...
> I'd also like to be able to record at the same time, but maybe that is a
> different issue.
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Toby Greenwalt
> wrote:
>
> > Nate -
> >
> > Have you tried a Google Hangout? You can stream live to Youtube, and
> > audience members require zero extra software to watch/participate. We
> used
> > it last night for the OITP digital literacy program, and it worked pretty
> > well for us.
> >
> > Toby
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Nate Hill 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Can anyone suggest the most wonderful high quality ad-free live
> streaming
> > > service I could use at my library?
> > > Happy to pay some $ for a subscription, but only for the most bestest.
> > > Thanks
> > > N
> > >
> > > --
> > > Nate Hill
> > > nathanielh...@gmail.com
> > > http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/
> > > http://www.natehill.net
> > >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Nate Hill
> nathanielh...@gmail.com
> http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/
> http://www.natehill.net
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Bookmarking web links - authoritativeness or focused searching

[Jason Griffey]

It's not social bookmarking, but as far as "But I'm thinking now about
the possibility of a search engine limited to sites cooperatively vetted by
librarians, that would incorporate ranking by # links.  Something more
responsive than cataloging websites in our catalogs.", well, that's almost
exactly what lii.org is.

http://lii.org

I happen to think that authority is dead dead dead as a method of measuring
information worth, but that's just me. :-)

Jason

On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Cindy Harper  wrote:

> I've been thinking about the role of libraries as promoter of authoritative
> works - helping to select and sort the plethora of information out there.
> And I heard another presentation about social media this morning.  So I
> though I'd bring up for discussion here some of the ideas I've been mulling
> over.
>
> Last week I sent this message to the "Suggestions and Ideas" forum at
> delicious.
>
> http://support.delicious.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=3237&page=1#Item_0
> The basic idea is to develop a delicious network of librarians. Or a
> network
> of faculty members.  Then have one login whose network included those
> users,
> and share that login so that lots of people could share that network.
> Delicious responded that we could have a wiki where people posted their
> delicious names so that others could add them to their personal networks,
> but that doesn't scale up very well.
>
> Or another project I've toyed with, involving focused searching:  I started
> with Robert Teeter's index to Great Books lists.
> http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/grtalphaa.html
> .
> I've almost completed pulling them into a MySQL database so that I could
> sort the titles by the number of Great Books lists that mention each title.
> Then I thought about how one could do focused searching of the web,
> collecting pages with a title containing (best and books) or (great and
> books), and screen scraping title lists (you'd have to have some heuristic
> method of identifying the data, of course, and I'm aware what problems
> might
> arise there).  But my test searches in that idea showed that one runs into
> a
> lot of commercial ephemeral lists and spurious lists.  Now, you could rely
> on crowd-sourcing to filter out the consensus by ranking by the number of
> sites/cites.  But I thought you might want to differentiate between the
> source - .edus, librarys, etc.
>
> So that led me to speculate about a search engine that ranked just by links
> from .edu's, libraries sites, and a librarian-vetted list of .orgs,
> scholarly publishers, etc.  I think you can limit by .edu in the
> linked-from
> in Google - I haven't tried that much. if anyone here has experience at
> using tha technique, I'd like to hear about it.  But I'm thinking now about
> the possibility of a search engine limited to sites cooperatively vetted by
> librarians, that would incorporate ranking by # links.  Something more
> responsive than cataloging websites in our catalogs.
>
> Is anyone else thinking about these ideas?  or do you know of projects that
> approach this goal of leveraging librarian's vetting of authoritative
> sources?
>
>
>
>
> Cindy Harper, Systems Librarian
> Colgate University Libraries
> char...@colgate.edu
> 315-228-7363
>



-- 
Follow me on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/griffey

Re: [CODE4LIB] Streaming

[Jason Griffey]

I'd like to ditto what Roy said below. I know how hard this is to do at all,
and to do it well is the sign of experience and talent.

Definitely a model for others to watch and learn from!

Jason

On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 9:17 PM, Roy Tennant  wrote:

> Robert,
> I just want to give you a public "Thank You!" for the live stream from
> the Conference. Although I wasn't able to watch as much as I would
> have liked, I caught a good deal of Diane Hillmann's wonderful keynote
> and I was happy to have the opportunity. So first of all, thank you
> for doing it at all, and likely forever raising the bar on what hosts
> will be expected to do in the future. The other thing was that I was
> astonished by the quality -- both of the video stream itself and by
> the production values, where at times the camera would be on the
> speaker and at other times on the slides -- thereby giving those of us
> stuck in places we'd rather not be more of the kind of interaction we
> would have in person -- looking at the speaker, looking at the slides,
> etc.
>
> Although I won't be able to see much of the rest of the conference
> live, due to the multi-day obligation that is my lame excuse for not
> being in Bloomington, I wanted you to know that between the
> combination of the Twitter stream, the Code4Lib chatroom, and the
> livestream, us remote folks have everything but the breakouts and the
> beer. And yeah, we know those are the most important parts. But at
> least we have something, and thanks to you it is something a good deal
> better than ever before. Kudos to your team!
> Roy
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] stats for the conference video?

[Jason Griffey]

Oh, Rantiyou wound me (for 1D6 damage):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_gameplay#Ability_scores

Jason

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 10:57 PM, Ranti Junus  wrote:

> Well, I totally have no clue what 'Str', 'Dex', 'Con', and others
> mean. Somebody kindly enlighten me?
>
>
> thanks,
> ranti.
>
> On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM, Bill Dueber  wrote:
> > Cha: 16 You must've been watching a different crowd than the rest of
> us
> > :-)
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 8:38 PM, Simon Spero  wrote:
> >
> >> Str: 11
> >> Dex: 3
> >> Con: 8
> >> Int: 16:
> >> Wis: 18
> >> Cha: 16
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Bill Dueber
> > Library Systems Programmer
> > University of Michigan Library
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Bulk mail.  Postage paid.
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] ajaxy CRUD / weeding helper

[Jason Griffey]

We are actually right in the middle of a massive weeding project here
at UTC, and my Web Tech librarian, Andrea Schurr (whom some of you
probably met at C4L this year) built a really cool system to handle
it. We aren't using ajax (although I argued for it, she talked me out
of it). However, our project necessitates feedback from subject
faculty, so it has the ability to allow for the Chemistry faculty, for
example, to review the discard list, mark items to keep, and that list
is then further reviewed by Library liaisons to make sure the faculty
aren't just telling us to keep everything. :-)

It's all pre-populated with our bib data. She's on vacation this week,
but the plan is to open-source the setup asap. If anyone is
interested, drop me a line and I'll make sure and let you know when we
get it up.

Jason


On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Ken Irwin  wrote:
> AJAX for slickness and ease of use. We could do form html, but I'd prefer 
> something that's updated in real time.
>
> As for the scanner -- my plan was to pre-populate the database from our OPAC, 
> so we won't need to scan each book individually.)
>
> Ken
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Dave 
> Caroline
> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 11:39 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] ajaxy CRUD / weeding helper
>
> Why ajax! just a plain html form
> and add a barcode scanner, to pick that books data from the db
>
> Scan shelf, scan contents, you now have updated list of contents and
> books gone awol
>
> jump to updating page
> scan book, update, rinse repeat
>
>
>
> Dave Caroline
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] iPads as Kiosks

[Jason Griffey]

Sedna is awesome (We're just installing a demo system now) but Apple doesn't
allow the disabling of the Home button on iOS devices via software. It's
possible you could do it with a jailbroken device, but the best solution
I've seen (and the one that I'm going to play with) is a case that
physically restricts access to the Home button.

Jason


On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 10:23 AM, Madrigal, Juan A wrote:

> Edward,
>
> Have you looked into Sedna Presenter?
>
> ActivateTheSpace (US distributor):
> http://activatethespace.com/sednapresenter.html
>
> Here's the link to the iPad Player:
>
> http://www.sedna-presenter.com/component/content/article/6/40-player-for-ipad.html
>
>
> I'm pretty sure I recall the capability to disable the home button via
> software
>
> I've used Sedna Presenter in the past, it has a wide set of features that
> allows you to do pretty much anything.
>
> For example I've used it in tandem with an Emergency Alert System so that
> when an SMS text message is sent it triggers special playlist/screen on
> Sedna and displays alert messages and live video streams etc...
>
> That’s just scratching the surface!
>
> Here are some mounts:
>
> http://www.ergodirect.com/product_info.php?products_id=16602
>
> http://www.mounts.com/product.php?product=IPM-700
>
>
> http://touchscreenhardware.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_7&products_id=70
>
> SavantAV also has some mounts (as well as room control/smart classroom
> software)
> http://www.savantav.com/smart_docks.aspx
>
> Hope these links help!
>
> Juan Madrigal
>
> Web Developer
> Web and Emerging Technologies
> University of Miami
> Richter Library
>
>
>
>
> On 8/19/11 8:48 AM, "Edward Iglesias"  edwardigles...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Apologies if this has been covered already but do any of you have
> experience
> using iPads as kiosks?  We would like to set up several as directional
> beacons with a sot of "you are here" feature.  I've found several apps to
> do
> the kiosk feature but the home button seems to be an issue.  Suggestions
> include a case that locks out the home button such as this
>
> http://www.nothingbuttablets.com/4588
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Edward Iglesias
>

[CODE4LIB] Head of Systems job opening - UTC

[Jason Griffey]

Trying to get the word out...this is a great place to work, with lots of
opportunities! We're really interested in getting someone with
coding/server skills, over someone with years and years of library
experience, so I encourage everyone to apply!

Thanks for reading,


Jason Griffey
Asst. Professor & Reference/Instruction Librarian
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN  37403
[EMAIL PROTECTED] :: (423) 425-5449

*

Head, Library Information Technology

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications
from innovative and dynamic professionals to provide vision and
strategic planning for the Library's technology infrastructure and
digital initiatives.  The UTC campus is a national model for
metropolitan universities, serving over 7,000 scholars in bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral programs.

Library Description

The Lupton Library is centrally located at the heart of the UTC campus.
The Library employs 16 librarians and 15 staff members, and has an
annual budget of over $2 million with collection holdings of more than
500,000 volumes, 1,300 print journal subscriptions, 90 databases, and
access to over 10,000 online journals.  The Lupton Library is also
equipped with 60 public computers, 10 group study rooms, and two
computerized library instruction classrooms.  The Library offers a
comprehensive range of public services, including proactive outreach,
instruction, and reference.  Recently completed projects include the
completion of a second instruction classroom equipped with wireless
laptops and smart boards, and a redesign of the online catalog website
interface.  Projects underway include the investigation of a federated
search engine, electronic reserves, and electronic reference.
Components of the information infrastructure include VTLS' Virtua
integrated library system, ILLiad interlibrary loan system, Serials
Solutions' open-URL resolver and serials lists, and the UTC Library
website which utilizes LAMP open-source technologies.

Department Description

The Library's Information Technology Department supports the technology
needs of library users and personnel, providing computer access and
support within the Library, and administering research databases and
other electronic services. The Library collaborates with the
University's Information Technology Division on projects spanning the
larger university community, or where specific expertise is needed on
library technology projects.  There is one faculty position (Electronic
Resources Librarian) and one staff position (IT Technologist) reporting
to this position.

Position Responsibilities

The position reports to the Dean of the Lupton Library.  The position
provides leadership to advance the Library through the development and
expansion of library collections, tools, and services that facilitate
learning, teaching, and scholarship within a digital environment, as
well as creating an infrastructure that facilities the adoption of the
next generation of library services.

Required Qualifications

1)  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
2)  Demonstrated experience in an Information Technology or
Automated Systems department in a library setting.
3)  Proven leadership experience managing and supervising others
effectively.
4)  Demonstrated experience in administering and developing web
services utilizing LAMP open-source technologies.
5)  Demonstrated knowledge of networking protocols and practices,
and experience in troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware.
6)  Proven ability to plan and implement Information Technology
services within a library setting.
7)  Demonstrated commitment to excellence in serving all library
users.
8)  Demonstrated aptitude and experience with library information
technology systems,  including a knowledge of best practices and future
trends in the field.
9)  Demonstrated ability to view issues from an institutional and
library-wide perspective and to manage organizational change.
10) Proven communication and interpersonal skills evidenced by the
ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective working
relationships with colleagues, faculty, students, and staff.
11) Proven organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
12) Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a dynamic work
environment.
13) Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in
a complex changing environment.
14) Preparation and commitment to conduct independent scholarship
consistent with a faculty appointment.
15) Commitment to engage in continuing professional development.

UTC Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and
system-wide planning, University governance and service, and to be
professionally active.

Desirable qualifications

1)  A second advanced degree.
2)  Experience in public service are

[CODE4LIB] WANTED: TWO LIBRARIANS COMMITTED TO THE USER-FOCUSED LIBRARY EXPERIENCE

[Jason Griffey]

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is, if I may be a little
biased, an up and coming academic library with an amazing faculty. We
are attempting to fill two librarian positions with exciting,
innovative, and interesting people to help fill out our great current
faculty. The formal job descriptions follow:



The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Lupton Library invites
applications from energetic, collaborative and forward-thinking
professionals to fill two tenure-track vacancies on our team.

Reference and Instruction Librarian
The Reference and Instruction Department is seeking a creative and
student-centered librarian to join an engaged and progressive 7-person
team with a strong customer service focus. The position reports to the
Head of Reference and Instruction Services.  The position's
responsibilities will include: regular reference desk shifts, user
instruction both in the classroom and one-on-one settings, active
participation in the development of teaching materials and research
guides, creation and maintenance of website content, subject-specific
collection development responsibilities, and participation in faculty
liaison and outreach activities.

Web Technologies Librarian
The Information Technology Department is seeking an innovative and
web-savvy librarian to join its growing technology services team.  The
position reports to the Head of Library Information Technology.  The
position's responsibilities will include exploring, testing, and
implementing new and existing web based services in the Lupton Library
such as: a new dynamic PHP/MySQL based library web site, blogs, wikis,
hacking the library OPAC to better serve our patrons, web-based media
for podcasting/vodcasting, developing digital repositories, and using
browser based technologies to improve our patron experience and push
Lupton Library to be a leader in library technology.

To view the complete position descriptions go to:
<http://www.lib.utc.edu/jobs> A review of applications will begin March
15, 2007 and will continue until the positions are filled. Interested
applicants should submit a letter of application including the position
of interest, vita, and the contact information for three references
including the professional relationship of applicant to reference.  Send
materials to:  Anna Lane, Lupton Library, University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403; fax materials to
423-425-4775 attention Anna Lane; or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Thanks for any interest!

Jason Griffey
Assistant Professor
Head of Library Information Technology
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN  37403
[EMAIL PROTECTED] :: (423) 425-5449


This correspondence should be considered a public record and subject to
public inspection pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act

Re: [CODE4LIB] library-related apps for the iPhone?

[Jason Griffey]

I've looked around, and haven't seen anything yet. I did suggest to
Tim Spalding that perhaps a LibraryThing app that used the
location-based services to find library holdings in your immediate
area might be a good idea. :-)

Jason

On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 9:47 AM, Paul R. Pival <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all, Peter Brantley has an interesting blog post
> [http://blogs.lib.berkeley.edu/shimenawa.php/2008/07/14/the_show_room_library]
> in which he laments the lack of ebook or library-related apps for the
> iPhone, citing this past weekend's 3G launch as a missed opportunity.  Is
> anyone working on such an application?  If it's for a small audience
> (patrons of one community or institution) will Apple even allow it in the
> store, or does it have to be an application from someone like OCLC that can
> scale to collections worldwide?
>
> Thanks for your thoughts.
>
> --
> Paul R. Pival
> Public Services Systems Librarian
> 401D MLT
> University of Calgary
> Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
>
> Phone: (403) 220-5650
> Fax: (403) 282-1218
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] LOC Authority Data

[Jason Griffey]

Simon Spero at UNC did a scrape of the entirety of the LoC Authority
files in Dec of 2006. They are available at Fred 2.0:

http://www.ibiblio.org/fred2.0/wordpress/?page_id=10

Jason


On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Andrew Nagy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello - I am curious if anyone knows of a way to access the entire collection 
> of authority records from the LOC.  It seems that the only way to access them 
> know is one record at a time.  Feel free to email me off line if you are 
> uncomfortable posting a response to the list.
>
> Thanks
> Andrew
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] LOC Authority Data

[Jason Griffey]

As I mentioned, they are available from Ibiblio on the link above. The
copyright claim is...well...specious at best. But no one really wants
to be the one to go to court and prove it. They've been publicly
available for more than a year now on the Fred 2.0 site, and they
haven't been sued, to my knowledge.

Jason


On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:17 PM, Nate Vack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 3:49 PM, Bryan Baldus
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> One way (as you likely know) (official, expensive) is via The Library of 
>> Congress Cataloging Distribution Service:
>
> Huh. They claim copyright of these records. I'd somehow thought:
>
> 1: The federal government can't hold copyrights
>
> 2: As purely factual data, catalog records are conceptually uncopyrightable
>
> Anyone who knows more about this than I do know if they're *really*
> copyrighted, or if it's more of a "we're gonna try and say they're
> copyrighted and hope no one ignores us"?
>
> Curious,
> -Nate
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] MS Surface in libraries

[Jason Griffey]

I would be interested in any ongoing development as well, even though
we don't have a Surface now. We're looking at them as potentials for
our new library.

Jason

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 12:42 PM, William C Kurt  wrote:
> I was just curious what libraries out there were currently doing any
> development for the MS Surface (or even those out there that have a
> Surface unit but aren't doing any in-house development).  Here at the
> University of Nevada, Reno we got 3 units back in late Dec. and have had
> a pretty productive time getting some development started.
>
>
>
> I know that the Darien public library has one, and I've read a little
> bit about what they plan to do with it.  But I'm pretty sure that there
> are other libraries out there with the Surface, and I think it would be
> very useful if we at least kept in touch as to what we are working on,
> since currently there really are no pre-existing education related
> applications available for the surface.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Will Kurt
>
> Applications Development Librarian
>
> University of Nevada, Reno
>
> Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
>
> phone: 775 682-5679
>
> email: wk...@unr.edu
>
>
>

[CODE4LIB] Call for Proposals: LITA @ ALA Annual 2010

[Jason Griffey]

LITA Committee Chairs, IG Chairs, and other technically inclined library
folk,

This year, the LITA Program Planning Committee, in an effort to modernize
the workflow for planning programs for ALA Annual, has moved the process
entirely online! The following is the form that you can fill out if you are
interested in proposing a program via LITA for ALA Annual 2010, June 24-30th
in Washington, DC:

http://tinyurl.com/LITAPrograms201
<http://tinyurl.com/LITAPrograms2010>0<http://tinyurl.com/LITAPrograms2010>

The form will be available at the above link, on ALA Connect (
http://connect.ala.org/node/76611), on LITABlog (
http://litablog.org/ala-annual-2010-program-proposals/), and anywhere else
we can embed it.

Once you submit your program proposal, the Program Planning Committee will
be in touch with you by the middle of August, 2009. The soft deadline for
submitting proposals to LITA for a program for Annual 2010 is July 31st,
2009.

*Questions

*
If you have questions about anything relating to programs at ALA Annual,
there is a public discussion board on ALA Connect designed just for that:

http://connect.ala.org/forum/6608

You do have to have an ALA Connect login, but you do not have to be an ALA
member...you can register as a non-ALA member and still ask questions of the
PPC. If you are an ALA member, you can login to Connect using your ALA login
information.

If you have any problems that the Connect group doesn't solve (or you have
other issues), you can email me directly, Jason Griffey, at
grif...@gmail.com or find me on Twitter at @griffey. But please try to use
the forum first. :-)

*What can you submit*

I am well aware of the challenge inherent with planning technology
programming a full year in advance of the conference. Feel free to be a
general as you need to be in describing your program on first draft...we can
always approach you and ask you for details as we move through the process.
But you do *not* have to have every speaker booked, and every topic decided,
to put forward a proposal. Have a topic area, a theme, an idea for where you
think tech will be? Go with it.

*Who Can Submit Proposals*
There is one more difference in the process this year that everyone should
be aware of. In the past, all programs were driven by Committee and Interest
Group submissions, with each group effectively submitting one program. While
the PPC is happy to get submissions from these groups, it is *NOT NECESSARY
*to be backed by a group in order for LITA PPC to examine and forward your
proposal for a program.

If you, as an individual member, have a great idea and want to be
considered, please put in a proposal. If you and two friends want to throw
your hats in the ring, please do. If you aren't a LITA or ALA member _at
all_ and think you have the best idea for a program at ALA Annual in the
history of technology, fill out the form!

Library Society of the World, Code4Lib, and other library groups: here's
your chance! Please participate and share with us! Let LITA give you a stage
for your ideas. If you have an idea worth putting in front of 300 people at
the largest gathering of librarians in the world, we are interested in
giving you that opportunity.

Bring it.

Jason Griffey
Chair, LITA Program Planning Committee

PS: if you made it this far, and know of other library groups for whom this
would be applicable (anyone focusing on technology and libraries), please
forward.

[CODE4LIB] EXTENSION: LITA @ ALA Annual 2010 Call for Programs

[Jason Griffey]

If you thought that Friday, July 31st was the last day to get your proposals
in for a LITA sponsored program at ALA Annual 2010...I hope you got them in
because we're excited to look at them.

BUT: If you are running a little late, or forgot about the deadline, or were
thinking about it but just didn't get around to filling out the form...this
email is for you.

We've extended the deadline TWO WEEKS, to August 14th. That is as late as we
can push it back, and still have time to review and get our programs in to
ALA for consideration.

So: you've got a reprieve, but it's not for long. Get those program
proposals in! LITA members are doing some of the most exciting and
innovative things in libraries..come and tell people about them!

My initial email with locations of form and other information is below.

Jason Griffey
Chair, LITA Program Planning Committee

-- Forwarded message --
From: Jason Griffey 
Date: Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Subject: ALA Annual 2010 Call for Programs - Redux
To: lit...@ala.org, comch...@ala.org

LITA Committee Chairs, IG Chairs, and other technically inclined library
folk,

This year, the LITA Program Planning Committee, in an effort to modernize
the workflow for planning programs for ALA Annual, has moved the process
entirely online! The following is the form that you can fill out if you are
interested in proposing a program via LITA for ALA Annual 2010, June 24-30th
in Washington, DC:\

http://tinyurl.com/LITAPrograms2010

The form will be available at the above link, on ALA Connect (
http://connect.ala.org/node/76611), on LITABlog (
http://litablog.org/ala-annual-2010-program-proposals/), and anywhere else
we can embed it.

Once you submit your program proposal, the Program Planning Committee will
be in touch with you by the middle of August, 2009. The soft deadline for
submitting proposals to LITA for a program for Annual 2010 is July 31st,
2009.

*Questions

*If you have questions about anything relating to programs at ALA Annual,
there is a public discussion board on ALA Connect designed just for that:

http://connect.ala.org/forum/6608

You do have to have an ALA Connect login, but you do not have to be an ALA
member...you can register as a non-ALA member and still ask questions of the
PPC. If you are an ALA member, you can login to Connect using your ALA login
information.

If you have any problems that the Connect group doesn't solve (or you have
other issues), you can email me directly, Jason Griffey, at
grif...@gmail.com or find me on Twitter at @griffey. But please try to use
the forum first. :-)

*What can you submit*

I am well aware of the challenge inherent with planning technology
programming a full year in advance of the conference. Feel free to be a
general as you need to be in describing your program on first draft...we can
always approach you and ask you for details as we move through the process.

But you do *not* have to have every speaker booked, and every topic decided,
to put forward a proposal. Have a topic area, a theme, an idea for where you
think tech will be? Go with it.

*Who Can Submit Proposals*

There is one more difference in the process this year that everyone should
be aware of. In the past, all programs were driven by Committee and Interest
Group submissions, with each group effectively submitting one program. While
the PPC is happy to get submissions from these groups, it is *NOT NECESSARY
*to be backed by a group in order for LITA PPC to examine and forward your
proposal for a program.

If you, as an individual member, have a great idea and want to be
considered, please put in a proposal. If you and two friends want to throw
your hats in the ring, please do. If you aren't a LITA or ALA member _at
all_ and think you have the best idea for a program at ALA Annual in the
history of technology, fill out the form!

Library Society of the World, Code4Lib, and other library groups: here's
your chance! Please participate and share with us! Let LITA give you a stage
for your ideas. If you have an idea worth putting in front of 300 people at
the largest gathering of librarians in the world, we are interested in
giving you that opportunity.

Bring it.

Jason Griffey

Chair, LITA Program Planning Committee



PS: if you made it this far, and know of other library groups for whom this
would be applicable (anyone focusing on technology and libraries), please
forward.


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Sent from Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States

Re: [CODE4LIB] digital storage

[Jason Griffey]

The basic idea of LOCKSS is always what I think of when it comes to
archival: lots of copies. For my own personal archival stuff, I do use a
Drobo...and have recommended that we get one of the new Drobo Pros for use
here in the library. But not for archival, just for storage. For things that
I really do not want to ever go away, I make sure that I have 3 copies: one
remote, and at least two local.

There are bigadvantages to the Drobo over traditional RAID, and with about
the same amount of risks overall. The Drobo is growable, and can use mix and
match drives, which gives it, IMO, a leg up over traditional RAID. I'm a
huge, huge fan. But for things I really care about, I'd have one copy on a
server, one copy on a drobo, and another copy in the cloud somewhere.

Jason


On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 8:10 AM, Edward Iglesias
wrote:

> As I was trying to figure out what to do with half a terabyte of
> archival TIFFS it occurred to me that perhaps someone else had this
> problem.  We are starting to produce massive amounts of digital
> objects (videos, archival TIFFS, audio interviews).  Up until now we
> have been dealing with ways to display them to the public.  Now we are
> starting to look at "dark archives" like OCLC's digital archive
> product.  I would welcome any suggestions from those of you who have
> dealt with this on an archival level.  It's one thing to stick the
> stuff up on a server, but then what?  Our CIO suggested storage
> appliances like this one
>
>
> http://www.drobo.com/products/index.php
>
> but I am wary of the proprietary RAID system.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
>
> ~
> Edward Iglesias
> Systems Librarian
> Central Connecticut State University
>



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Re: [CODE4LIB] digital storage

[Jason Griffey]

ExactlyI brought up LOCKSS in my first reply, ONLY to use the "lots of
copies" line. Not suggesting that it's a backup solution. Other than lots of
copies is a backup solution. See how straightforward that is?

*sigh*

I like the media-in-pelican-cases solution.

Jason


On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 12:18 PM, Mark Jordan  wrote:

> Hi Kyle,
>
> - "Kyle Banerjee"  wrote:
>
> > LOCKSS is good for protecting articles since that is what it is
> > designed to do. For a variety of reasons that go beyond cost, I think
> > it's a hopeless model for backup.
> >
>
> Just to clarify, I wasn't suggesting that LOCKSS is for backup, in its PLN
> form it's part of a more general collaborative preservation program that
> includes policies, business continuity plans, etc. It was never intended to
> be a backup tool. You're right about journal articles being central to its
> original design, but PLNs are simply another use for the platform; for
> example, content on a PLN is not restricted to public-facing versions, it
> can be packaged up for long-term preservation.
>
> Mark
>



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