[MCN-L] Q: url schema

[Sarraf, Suzanne]

Posted for a colleague:

Have you ever used absolute, but relative scheme links?

i.e. from either the http or https version of page on your site, used the link

//www.someserver.com/somepage.html

Which will then would cause the browser to adopt the scheme in use for the page 
on which the link appears?

i.e. either http://www.someserver.com/somepage.html or 
https://www.someserver.com/somepage.html

If you have used it, does it work reliably in your experience? Any feedback 
would be most appreciated.
Thank you again for sharing your time and knowledge.

[MCN-L] Location base services in museums, seeking examples

[Proctor, Nancy]

Laurie Stepp has been conducting research into location-based technologies for 
the Smithsonian. Her early findings and a link to some examples I published in 
2005 are available here: 
http://smithsonian-webstrategy.wikispaces.com/Location-based+technologies

We'd be delighted for others to add to the resources there or share further 
links! 

Nancy 

Nancy Proctor, PhD
Head of Mobile Strategy & Initiatives
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education and Access
Smithsonian Institution

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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 07:34:59 +0100
> From: Trilce Navarrete 
> To: mcn-l at mcn.edu
> Subject: [MCN-L] Location base services in museums, seeking examples
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> Dear all,
> 
> An MA student is doing research on location-based services in museums and
> is looking for examples.
> 
> Would you be involved in location-based services or know of a project,
> please do share with me and I'll pass it along. Much appreciated !
> 
> best,
> Trilce
> 
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> Trilce Navarrete
> 
> PhD researcher and lecturer University of Amsterdam -Digital Heritage.
> Masters in Cultural Economics -Digital Museum Collections. Erasmus
> University Rotterdam.
> Masters in Arts Administration -Museum Studies. University of Oregon.
> m: +31 (0)6 244 84998
> e: trilce.navarrete at gmail.com
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:09:26 -0500
> From: Rob Lancefield on lists 
> To: Museum Computer Network Listserv 
> Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Location base services in museums, seeking
>   examples
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> Hi Trilce and all,
> 
> Several presentations at MCN 2013 addressed current location-aware 
> projects. One such project was the subject of the first presentation in 
> the session "Where to Next? Emerging Practices in Location Awareness and 
> in Online Publication," which is now documented on YouTube:
> 
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3Dda4wyr75jCk&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=8GmW94BoTQ5deMlW3NSMRA%3D%3D%0A&m=8PsEusSFeBW3Fjh6k46uQUnxlfq%2F8kGue8qyhPjNoto%3D%0A&s=ff2479280eb98eaeee315b9bb032c3c76e5d97256a31e65b150c219d00e0d3a6
> 
> There should be a few others among the MCN 2013 videos already on 
> YouTube or now making their through the production pipeline, so it may 
> be useful for your student to keep an eye on this page:
> 
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=https://www.youtube.com/user/museumcn/videos&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=8GmW94BoTQ5deMlW3NSMRA%3D%3D%0A&m=8PsEusSFeBW3Fjh6k46uQUnxlfq%2F8kGue8qyhPjNoto%3D%0A&s=064e27a623066e33d88d452ff3ade89cd4cf7e7df4c589b7c6854d117d288cba
> 
> hope this helps,
> Rob
> 
> Rob Lancefield
> Manager of Museum Information Services / Registrar of Collections
> Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University
> 301 High Street, Middletown CT 06459-0487 USA
> rlancefield [at] wesleyan [dot] edu  |  tel. 860.685.2965
> 
> 
> On 1/8/14 1:34 AM, Trilce Navarrete wrote:
>> Dear all,
>> 
>> An MA student is doing research on location-based services in museums and
>> is looking for examples.
>> 
>> Would you be involved in location-based services or know of a project,
>> please do share with me and I'll pass it along. Much appreciated !
>> 
>> best,
>> Trilce
> 
> 
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> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 10:14:01 -0800
> From: Vivian Kung Haga 
> To: Museum Computer Network Listserv 
> Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Location base services in museums, seeking
>   examples
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> 
> Dear Trilce,
> 
> We have implemented two location-based projects.
> 
> Here are some blogs about the projects:
> 
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.balboapark.org/bpoc/blog/jfg-haiku-hunt-set-launch-later-fall%23.Us2SU2RDvR

[MCN-L] Employment Opportunity - Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh - Vice President of Technology

[Nance, Valerie]

VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY
CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh seeks a Vice President of Technology to serve as 
member of the organization's senior leadership team and provide strategic 
leadership for technology operations, data/content management, digital delivery 
channels, and applications support for its four museums-Carnegie Museum of Art, 
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy 
Warhol Museum-as well as central service functions. Working closely with the 
staff from the museums and central departments, the VP develops the vision and 
directs the development and implementation of forward-looking, holistic, and 
sustainable technology solutions to achieve the museum's and overall 
organization's missions and improve cost effectiveness and service quality. The 
department currently services approximately 650 users and several thousand 
network devices and provides platforms for engaging 1 million onsite visitors, 
2.3 million unique visitors to the museums' websites, and 600,000 users of 
mobile offerings annually.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's Degree in computer science or business 
administration is required; a Master's Degree is preferred. The VP must have 15 
years of work experience in a high user-engagement industry, ideally a museum 
or similar environment. A minimum of five years of experience effectively 
managing the delivery of information systems solutions and IT operations is 
required, including demonstrated expertise in all facets of technology 
planning, architecture, systems development, and operations. S/he must be 
skilled in establishing and driving digital delivery strategies and 
entertainment technology prototyping and delivery systems. The VP must be a 
strong innovator and superior project manager; have excellent interpersonal, 
communication, and problem-solving abilities; and be able to motivate staff and 
thrive in a diverse, team- and service-oriented environment. An appreciation of 
a values-based, mission-driven culture is essential.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, VISIT http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr.  
APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE THROUGH THE EMPLOYER'S WEBSITE.  
EOE

Valerie Y. Nance
Employment Manager
Corporate Human Resources
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412.622.3310
Fax: 412.622.5582
www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr



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[MCN-L] Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Rules

[Amalyah Keshet]

From: Public Knowledge [p...@publicknowledge.org] :
Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Rules

Today the DC Circuit Court struck down the FCC's net neutrality rules, which 
prevent Internet service providers from giving preferential treatment to some 
online content over others.


This is a disappointing loss for Internet users. Net neutrality is essential 
for an open, fair, and innovative online environment. While the Court made 
clear that the FCC has authority over Internet access generally, it found that 
the open Internet rules specifically were built on a flawed legal foundation.

The Court's ruling established that the power to create rules for Internet 
access are entirely under the power of the FCC. Now it is up to the FCC to 
decide how to exercise its authority to protect consumers and the open 
Internet. ?



Internet Society Statement on Network Neutrality Ruling in the United States

The Internet Society released the following statement from Bob Hinden, Chair of 
the Internet Society Board of Trustees:

?Today, the Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals in the United States issued a 
major decision with regards to the Federal Communication Commission?s Open 
Internet rules.

The Internet Society has consistently argued that the core principles of 
transparency, freedom of choice, and unimpeded access to content and 
applications should be at the heart of any policy action with respect to 
network neutrality.

Notwithstanding the Court?s ruling today, these principles that have allowed 
the Internet to grow, scale, and connect people and ideas around the world 
remain valid.  Anything less would jeopardize the continued success and 
availability of the Internet as a tool for open communication and economic 
growth.

The Internet Society urges parties in the United States to keep a sharp focus 
on the need to create an environment that allows users to remain in control of 
their Internet experience, thus empowering them to participate in the open 
Internet.?