Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
Hi, Edward, Practical point no matter what you use. MAKE sure it has a stand to rest in. I bought one without and it is very inconvenient. Getting the book, opening the book while holding the scanner was very difficult. So I usually put the scanner down, open the book and scan barcode, but scanner down and reshelf book. I gave that up. Got a cart, with scanner in a stand. So much faster. Also, I scan directly to notepad on a laptop. Problem with wireless scanner, at least mine, since it stored the information in the scanner, you can't see if a barcode did not translate correctly until you download the information from the scanner. Then you have to figure out which book was at fault!! j0e Joseph Umhauer Assistant Library Director for Technical Services Niagara University Library 716-286-8015 jumha...@niagara.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] LibGuides v2 - Templates and Nav
Hi, Jeannie, We didn't have any problem porting old guides over. Haven't found any major or minor problems. I just completed one for our student veterans. Nothing fancy but simple and to the point. Here's the link: http://niagara.libguides.com/veterans Regards, j0e Joseph Umhauer Assistant Library Director for Technical Services Niagara University Library 716-286-8015 jumha...@niagara.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Graham, Jeannie Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 11:48 AM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] LibGuides v2 - Templates and Nav Our library is also just getting ready to delve into LibGuides v2 so I'm also interested in hearing what others are doing! Thank you, -- Jeannie Graham Jeannie Graham California State University, Chico Meriam Library - Library Technology Specialist Chico, CA 95929-0295 jgra...@csuchico.edu 530-898-4311 -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Brad Coffield Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 12:19 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] LibGuides v2 - Templates and Nav Hi all, I'm finally diving into our Libguides v2 migration and I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to share their experience/choices regarding templating. (Or even some code!) I'm thinking left-nav is the way to go. Has anyone split the main content column into two smaller columns? Done that with a column-width-spanning box atop the main content area? Any other neato templates ideas? We are in the process of building a "style guide" for all libguides authors to use. And also some sort of peer-review process to help enforce the style guide. I'm thinking we are going to want to restrict all authors to left-nav templates but perhaps the ideal solution would be to require left-nav of all but to have a variety of custom left-nav templates to choose from. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Warm regards, Brad -- Brad Coffield, MLIS Assistant Information and Web Services Librarian Saint Francis University 814-472-3315 bcoffi...@francis.edu<mailto:bcoffi...@francis.edu>
Re: [CODE4LIB] Python in Your Library
Hi, Al, How do you access "the Code4Lib archives" j0e Joseph Umhauer Assistant Library Director for Technical Services Niagara University Library 716-286-8015 jumha...@niagara.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Al Matthews Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 9:17 AM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Python in Your Library Language is a very personal issue, and this has been discussed before; maybe search the Code4Lib archives for a nice Python thread in 2013. But we’ve been using python3-pandas for data analysis and it’s a nice library. https://vimeo.com/59324550 -- Al Matthews Software Developer, Digital Services Unit Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library email: amatth...@auctr.edu; office: 1 404 978 2057 On 5/7/14, 9:13 AM, "Julia" wrote: >Hi All, > >This is my first time posting to Code4Lib. Now seems like a good time. > >I am wondering how you have applied Python in your library. What >projects have been successful? What have you heard of other libraries >doing? What advantages or disadvantages does it have compared to other >scripting languages used in the library field? > >If you have any thoughts on any of those questions, I'd love to hear >from you. > >Thanks, >Julia >caffr...@simmons.edu >Simmons College Library ** The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies. ** IronMail scanned this email for viruses, vandals and malicious content. ** **
[CODE4LIB] Python applications for libraries
I'm considering taking on online course for programming using Python. But not sure if it would be useful in my work at an academic library. My question is: If you are using Python, what applications have you developed for your institution? TIA j0e Joseph Umhauer Assistant Library Director for Technical Services Niagara University Library 716-286-8015 jumha...@niagara.edu
