[CODE4LIB] Job: Head of Library Systems at Loyola University Chicago
Just FYI, the deadline for this job has been extended to May 1. So please consider applying! This is a great place to work. Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 >>> 3/15/2013 4:22 AM >>> Loyola University Chicago invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of Systems Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, this position manages and provides leadership for the Library Systems Department, which is responsible for maintenance and development of information technology infrastructure, productions, and services across the University Libraries. Job Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and mentor the Systems Department staff, including the Digital Services Librarian, the Library System Administrator, and student assistants. 2. Serve as Lead Administrator for the Ex Libris Voyager integrated library system that is shared by the University Libraries, the Health Sciences Library, and the Law Library. Responsible for Voyager system administration, maintenance, and functional support. 3. Provide oversight and planning for the library technology infrastructure, which includes over 10 servers of heterogeneous operating systems and database management systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). 4. Lead the development and management of the University Libraries' website, especially in developing the Drupal platform and in areas which require programming and advanced technical expertise. 5. Provide technology support for the continued development of the Loyola University Chicago Digital Repository and Digital Special Collections. 6. Keep current on new technologies and work closely with the Systems staff, other library departments and the University ITS to implement new technologies to improve services. 7. Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range library information technology goals, objectives, and priorities. Participate in library-wide policy making and strategic planning. Minimum Education or Experience * A Master's degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent Qualifications: Required Qualifications: * Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in managing library systems, preferably in an academic library * Experience with large integrated library systems and server administration * Experience with relational database management systems * In-depth understanding of technological trends and developments in academic libraries * Demonstrated successful supervisory and project management skills * Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders * Certificates, credentials or licenses required to perform the duties of this position: Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Voyager ILS, WorldCat Local, SerialsSolutions ERM, Digital Commons, CONTENTdm, Omeka, ILLiad, Drupal, and WordPress * Knowledge of Web technologies and standards; Linux, Solaris, and Windows operating systems; proxy servers and patron authentication technologies; database design, administration and reporting; common programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6843/
[CODE4LIB] Chicagoland Drupal Group March 12
The next meeting of the Chicagoland Drupal Group will be Tuesday, March 12 from 9:30-12 at the Skokie Public Library. Brian Smith of RAILS will talk about using the Adaptive Image and Flex Slider modules to create slideshows that automatically set image file sizes for display on mobile devices, large monitors, and everything in between. Michael Buhmann of the Skokie PUblic Library will discuss the new design and some of the modules for Skokienet.org. This event will be hosted in Skokie Library's new Business Center. http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=15095 Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686
[CODE4LIB] Call for proposals for LITA Forum 2013--due 2/25
Enjoyed Code4Lib 2013? Looking for another great place to talk about library technology? Submit a presentation proposal for LITA Forum by 2/25. Due date for proposals: February 25, 2013 The 2013 National Forum Committee seeks proposals for high quality pre-conferences, concurrent sessions and poster sessions for the 16th annual LITA National Forum to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, November 7-10, 2013. The 2013 theme is Creation, Collaboration, Community The Forum Committee welcomes pre-conferences, presentations, and interactive programs related to all types of libraries: public, school, academic, government, special, and corporate. Proposals should relate to the themes of creation, empowering library users, collaboration, cooperation, and building or engaging communities. Proposals may cover projects, plans, ideas, or recent discoveries. We accept proposals on any aspect of library and information technology. The committee particularly invites submissions from first time presenters, library school students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Forum Committee is especially interested in presentations highlighting projects that involve the creation of library spaces, the maker movement, and innovative solutions to pragmatic problems. It also encourages sessions that are hands-on. Possible ideas for topics might include: Maker spaces/Maker Movement Creation of New Library Spaces Data Curation Discovery User Experience Web Services Coding Digital Libraries Institutional Repositories Presentations must have a technological focus and pertain to libraries. Presentations that incorporate audience participation are encouraged. Sessions can be full-day pre-conferences, concurrent sessions (50 minutes), or poster sessions. The format of the presentations may include single- or multi-speaker formats, panel discussions, moderated discussions, case studies and/or demonstrations of projects. Vendors wishing to submit a proposal should partner with a library representative who is testing/using the product. Presenters will submit draft presentation slides and/or handouts on ALA Connect in advance of the Forum and will submit final presentation slides or electronic content (video, audio, etc.) to be made available on the web site following the event. Presenters are expected to register and participate in the Forum as attendees; discounted registration will be offered. Submit proposals to: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEpzV2N6Unh3UlBsVzBhZ1BRX3dfZUE6MQ The online form will ask for: Contact information Title Program Description (100 Words) (Please exclude any information identifying the presenter(s) or his/her/their organization.) Participatory elements of the presentation Level indicator (Introducing, Implementing, Innovating) Brief biographical information Whether you would like to consider a paper in ITAL based upon your talk Do you agree to be streamed: yes or no You will be notified about the status of your proposal by mid-April, 2013 Any questions regarding the Forum? Please contact the LITA Office: lita (at) ala.org; (312) 280-4268 Why Louisville? Ranked as the #1 US travel destination for 2013 by Lonely Planet ( http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/travel-tips-and-articles/77583 ), Louisville is moving beyond its reputation for horses and bourbon and gaining a reputation as a cultural hotspot in its own right. With a dynamic, newly revitalized downtown area, vibrant food and arts scenes, and a variety of interesting museums, Louisville offers exciting travel opportunities for all types of visitors. Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686
[CODE4LIB] Hospitality Suite Tuesday
I will be opening up the hospitality suite around 7:30 after Newcomer dinner, unless someone wants it open sooner. If so, please get in touch with me before 6 PM. Margaret Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686
[CODE4LIB] Read/Write Library Field Trip Monday 2/11 at 6:30
For those of you who will be in town tomorrow night, we are hosting a field trip to the Read/Write Library Chicago. Sign up here: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_social_activities#Read.2FWrite_Library_Field_Trip.2C_Monday_2.2F11 Hope to see some of you there! Margaret Heller Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686
[CODE4LIB] PDF version of the Code4Lib 2013 Schedule
If you would like a PDF of the conference schedule, we have one available on the Code4Lib 2013 page: http://code4lib.org/conference/2013/. Hurry and print one on the office printer before you go home for the weekend. For those in the northeast, stay safe! Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686
Re: [CODE4LIB] ruby code for Chicago Transit Authority API
Beyond that, the Developer Page for the CTA is here: http://www.transitchicago.com/developers/. Go nuts. Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 >>> Jonathan Rochkind 2/8/2013 10:30 AM >>> Coincidentally, I happened to notice this today. In case some code4libber in chicago for the conference feels like playing with it, someone has just released a ruby gem with ruby wrapper for CTA API (who even knew there was one?), apparently allowing realtime tracking of busses, among other things. https://github.com/fbonetti/cta-api
Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location
The setup will be tables with two chairs apiece facing the podium/screen, so you will have to share a power strip with a few others, but they will be there. Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 >>> Bill Dueber 2/5/2013 12:20 PM >>> On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 12:01 PM, Francis Kayiwa wrote: > Power will be better than the Superbowl post > half-time but we expect you to share. :-) > Does this mean "We'll loaded for bear" or "Bring your own plug-strips"? Also, a reminder to people -- put your name on your computer *and your power adapter.* Things can get...confusing. -- Bill Dueber Library Systems Programmer University of Michigan Library
Re: [CODE4LIB] Call for Code4Lib 2014 Hosts
Nope, Chicago was thought about probably around the time of Indiana! I would suggest that those thinking of proposing post drafts or ask for assistance with proposals on Code4LibCon (https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/code4libcon). You could also email past planners directly with questions. That might help with last minute questions that were holding up making official proposals. Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 >>> Patrick Berry 1/30/2013 4:29 PM >>> Wasn't Chicago volunteered *at *the last conference? ;-) On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > I am more than happy to extend the deadline on behalf of the > community, but as we'd like to announce the next place at the > conference, it'll still have to be submitted soon! > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM, Michael J. Giarlo > wrote: > > If I am reading Francis correctly, he just volunteered to coordinate the > > conference for NCSU! I'd jump on that; you don't often get offers like > > that, NCSU. > > > > ;) > > On Jan 30, 2013 5:20 PM, "McDonald, Robert H." > wrote: > > > >> they need to have it at the new hunt library - that place rocks - > >> http://d.lib.ncsu.edu/myhuntlibrary > >> > >> article - > >> > http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/70333/sn%C3%B8hetta-nc-state-library/#.UQmcQr9lHzi > >> > >> robert > >> > >> ** > >> Robert H. McDonald > >> Associate Dean for Library Technologies > >> Deputy Director-Data to Insight Center, Pervasive Technology Institute > >> Indiana University > >> 1320 East 10th Street > >> Herman B Wells Library 234 > >> Bloomington, IN 47405 > >> Phone: 812-856-4834 > >> Email: rhmcd...@indiana.edu > >> Skype: rhmcdonald > >> AIM: rhmcdonald1 > >> > >> > >> From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu] on behalf of > Francis > >> Kayiwa [kay...@uic.edu] > >> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:05 PM > >> To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu > >> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Call for Code4Lib 2014 Hosts > >> > >> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 04:59:54PM -0500, Michael J. Giarlo wrote: > >> > Seeing 0 proposals, does that mean there's no code4lib 2014? Is > anyone > >> > working on a proposal still? Is there reason enough to extend the > >> deadline? > >> > >> Perhaps this is all too raw for me to have proper perspective. A year is > >> not nearly enough time. I'd say start churning out those proposals. I'm > >> looking at you NCSU! ;-) DO! IT! > >> > >> Look you already have a video that does half of your proposal. > >> > >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN9bR00BvHU > >> > >> Everything else? Just details... Do! It! > >> > >> ./fxk > >> > >> > > >> > -Mike > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 3:03 PM, Cynthia Ng > >> wrote: > >> > > >> > > Feel free to share/report. Here's a link to the website copy if you > >> > > need it: http://code4lib.org/node/484 > >> > > > >> > > The Code4Lib Community is calling for proposals to host the 2014 > >> > > Code4Lib Conference. Information on the kind of venue we seek and > the > >> > > responsibilities involved can be found at the conference hosting web > >> > > page [1] and on the Code4Lib Wiki [2]. > >> > > > >> > > The deadline for proposals is Sunday January 27, 2013. The decision > >> > > will be made over the course of the following weeks by a popular > vote. > >> > > Voting will begin on or around Friday February 1, 2013 and will > >> > > continue through the first three days of Code4Lib 2012 until 11:59PM > >> > > Eastern on Wednesday, February 13th. The results of the vote will be > >> > > announced on Thursday, February 14th, the final day of Code4Lib > 2013. > >> > > > >> > > You can apply by making your pitch to the Code4Lib Conference > Planning > >> > > list [3]; attention to the criteria listed on the conference hosting > >> > > page is appreciated. May the best site win! > >> > > > >> > > Feel free to take a look at past proposals for ideas. > >> > > > >> > > Winning proposal from 2013: > >> > > http://tigger.uic.edu/~kayiwa/code4lib.html > >> > > > >> > > 2012 Winner: > >> > > https://sites.google.com/site/code4lib2012seattle/ > >> > > > >> > > 2011 Proposals: > >> > > https://wiki.dlib.indiana.edu/display/EVENTS/Code4Lib+2011+Proposal > >> > > http://www.library.yale.edu/~dlovins/c4l/code4lib2011.html > >> > > http://sites.google.com/site/code4libvancouver2011 > >> > > > >> > > 1. http://code4lib.org/conference/hosting > >> > > 2. http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/How_To_Plan_A_Code4LibCon > >> > > 3. code4lib...@googlegroups.com > >> > > > >> > > --- > >> > > Cynthia > >> > > (TheRealArty / Arty-chan) > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> -- > >> In the force if Yoda's so strong, construct a sentence with words in > >> the proper order then why can't he? > >> >
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Conference streaming?
Yes, thanks to the people at UIC Learning Environments & Technology Services the conference will be streamed and archived. We are awaiting details, but certainly will publicize it widely when we have them. Margaret Heller Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 >>> Tom Keays 01/29/13 20:36 PM >>> I was wondering if talks from the conference would be streamed this year? It was really great to have it the last time I was unable to attend. Tom
Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location
Hi all, To add to what Francis said, we will send out final travel and logistics information in an email to all registered conference attendees after registration closes January 31. The local conference planning committee will also ensure the wiki and the website is completely up to date and accurate. As with all Code4Lib conferences, we try to flexible in responding to community requests, but paying for these items involves many moving parts. Please bear with us in the last few days as we finish up details. If you have specific questions about logistics, please ask on the Code4Lib conference planning group so that we don't clutter up the main list: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/code4libcon. Thanks, Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 >>> Francis Kayiwa 1/29/2013 2:36 PM >>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 03:27:07PM -0500, Cynthia Ng wrote: > Thanks for pointing it out. > > So, there is no shuttle? I don't mind either way if someone hadn't > said that there would be one and now the wiki is saying there won't be > one. It's just a bit confusing and doesn't help with planning... Yes we said there would be one but *as I type* we cannot say that there will be one for one very simple reason. We are guessing. We budgeted for 400 people (lower limit and not including the bus) and we are barely cracking that. Cost of UIC Forum is a fixed number. Cost of food is also an estimate of 400 and also a fixed number. Failing to reach that 400 number makes it an arithmetic problem. If we have to pay for rent and food. Transport becomes a luxury. We have quotes ranging from ~700 -> 3500. Again our fault for never factoring that in. We still feel using CTA is environmentally (see what I did there? :-)) the right thing to do given the distance, cost. Again we may sell the remaining 40 tickets or so which may give us room to breathe. We are not deliberately misleading. This I will hazard is the problem of the conference not selling out as it did in the past and leaving little room to estimate. Again these are problems we brought on ourselves but please know if there is no shuttle it is because we can't afford it and no other reason. ./fxk > > On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Tracy Seneca wrote: > > Hello all, > > > > I'm responding to this older thread to point you to a travel logistics page > > on the Code4Lib wiki for the conference: > > http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_travel > > > > We'll add further info to this page as needed. I hope this helps with > > conference navigation! > > > > Best, > > Tracy Seneca > > > > On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Erik Hetzner wrote: > > > >> Hi all, > >> > >> Apparently code4lib 2013 is going to be held at the UIC Forum > >> > >> http://www.uic.edu/depts/uicforum/ > >> > >> I assumed it would be at the conference hotel. This is just a note so > >> that others do not make the same assumption, since nowhere in the > >> information about the conference is the location made clear. > >> > >> Since the conference hotel is 1 mile from the venue, I assume > >> transportation will be available. > >> > >> best, Erik Hetzner > >> > >> Sent from my free software system <http://fsf.org/>. > >> > >> > -- Pohl's law: Nothing is so good that somebody, somewhere, will not hate it.
