[CODE4LIB] Final Invitation - NISO/DCMI Webinar: Metadata for Public Sector Administration
***Please excuse the cross-posting*** === NISO/DCMI Webinar: Metadata for Public Sector Administration PRESENTER: Makx Dekkers Stijn Goedertier DATE: October 30, 2013 TIME: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern (17:00-18:30 UTC) World Clock: http://bit.ly/19EvBJe INFORMATION REGISTRATION: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2013/dcmi/publicsector/ === ABOUT THE WEBINAR: One key challenge for e-Government programs around the world has been the lack of easily accessible information about the metadata schemas, controlled vocabularies, code lists, and other reference data that provide interoperability among a broad diversity of data sources. The Asset Description Metadata Schema [1] was developed for exchanging information about such interoperability assets. The schema was developed with support from the European Commission with the objective of facilitating interoperability across eGovernment programmes in Europe, but it is already proving its usefulness in a wider context, for example to describe specifications maintained by DCMI and W3C. One key implementation of ADMS is in a federation of semantic asset repositories on the Joinup server [2]. Libraries that collect government information will benefit if such information is based on a set of commonly used schemas, vocabularies and code lists, making it easier to aggregate information from multiple sources. This webinar introduces the ADMS schema and discusses examples of its implementation. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Makx Dekkers has been the editor in the development and consensus process for ADMS. He is an independent information professional who has been working in areas of information management, metadata and interoperability for more than three decades. After a career start in library and information networking and international cooperation, he became the Managing Director at DCMI in 2001, a position he held until 2011. Since then, he has been involved with projects concerning interoperability in the areas of Open Government Data and Public Sector information. Stijn Goedertier, has been working since 2010 as a contractor for the Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administration (ISA) Programme of the European Commission. His interests include digital public services, administrative processes, and semantic interoperability. Since 2011, he has been closely involved in the development and promotion of the e-Government Core Vocabularies and Asset Description Metadata Schema (ADMS) together with public administrations and standardisation organisations in Europe. In that context, Stijn was also responsible for the design and operation of the federation of semantic asset repositories on Joinup [2]. Stijn is also a manager at PwC Technology Consulting where he focuses on Information Management. He has a Master degree in Business Engineering and a PhD in Process Mining. REGISTRATION: Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 12:00 pm Eastern (16:00 UTC) on October 30, 2013. Discounts are available for NISO and DCMI members and students. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2013/dcmi/publicsector/ === [1] https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/asset/adms/release/100 [2] https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/catalogue/repository
[CODE4LIB] Introduction to Python Programming for Librarians (online class)
Introduction to Python Programming for Librarians Instructor: Andromeda Yelton Dates: November 1-28, 2013 Credits: 1.5 CEUs Price: $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/066-python.php In this course, you’ll learn the basics of the Python programming language from a library perspective. Programming topics will include variables, if/else, loops, functions, lists, dicts, and modules. You’ll get hands-on practice with each concept. Throughout the course we’ll apply our emerging Python knowledge to real-world library examples. You’ll leave the course with a plan for applying your programming skills to improve your own library services and workflows. Andromeda Yelton is a librarian and software developer who's passionate about promoting coding, collaboration, and diversity in library technology. She has a BS in Mathematics from Harvey Mudd College, an MA in Classics from Tufts, and an MLS from Simmons. Before her MLS, she taught Latin to middle school boys; after, she did library outreach, software, and communications at the ebook startup Unglue.it. She is a member of the LITA Board of Directors. Course structure This is an online class that is taught asynchronously, meaning that participants do the work on their own time as their schedules allow. The class does not meet together at any particular times, although the instructor may set up optional sychronous chat sessions. Instruction includes readings and assignments in one-week segments. Class participation is in an online forum environment. Payment info You can register in this course through the first week of instruction. The Register button on the website goes to our credit card payment gateway, which may be used with personal or institutional credit cards. If your institution wants to pay using a purchase order, please contact us to make arrangements, at inquir...@libraryjuiceacademy.com. Library Juice Academy P.O. Box 188784 Sacramento, CA 95818 Tel. 218-260-6115 Fax 916-415-5446 inquir...@libraryjuiceacademy.com http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/ Testimonials: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/testimonials.php Check out our jingle: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/news/?p=139
[CODE4LIB] Numismatic Data Standards and Ontologies Roundtable at CAA 2014
Andrew Meadows, Karsten Tolle, and David Wigg-Wolf invite participants for a roundtable on numismatic data standards and exchange, to be held at the Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) conference (http://caa2014.sciencesconf.org/), Paris, 22-25 April 2014. Coins survive in vast numbers from many historical periods and cultures, providing important evidence for a wide variety of social, political and economic aspects of those cultures. But currently these data are only potentially available, as differing national traditions have yet to integrate their substantial datasets on the basis of shared vocabularies, syntax and structure. Building on the experience with Linked Data of projects such as nomisma.org, the European Coin Find Network (ECFN: http://www.ecfn.fundmuenzen.eu/Home.html) and Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE: http://numismatics.org/ocre/), the roundtable will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of (meta)data standards and ontologies for data repositories containing information on coins, with a view to advancing the possibilities of data exchange and facilitating access to data across a range of repositories. The round table follows on from the two joint meetings of nomisma.org and ECFN, which concentrated on ancient, primarily Roman coins, held in Frankfurt, Germany in May 2012; and Carnuntum, Austria in April 2013, which was attended by 25 participants from 10 European countries and the USA. The round table is intended to encourage discussion among a wider community, beyond that of ancient numismatics, drawing together lessons from a broader range of projects, and embedding the results in the more general landscape of cultural heritage data management. Too often in the past numismatists have allowed themselves to operate in isolation from other related disciplines, including archaeology, a deficit that this session also aims to address. Although the core data required to identify and describe coins of almost all periods are relatively simple (e.g. issuer, mint, date, denomination, material, weight, size, description of obverse and reverse, etc.), and this can result in a significant degree of correlation between the structure of different repositories, linking disparate numismatics repositories presents a number of problems. Nevertheless, coins provide an ideal test bed for the implementation of concepts such as Linked Data and the creation of standardised thesauri, the lessons of which can be profitably applied to other, more complex fields. Organizers: Dr Andrew Meadows Deputy Director American Numismatic Society Dr Karsten Tolle DBIS Goethe University Dr David Wigg-Wolf Römisch-Germanische Kommission des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts
[CODE4LIB] Job: User Experience Designer at IU Bloomington
We're forming a new UX consulting practice with the IU Bloomington Libraries. Come join us! Apply here: https://jobs.iu.edu/joblisting/index.cfm?jlnum=9631 Mark -- Mark Notess Head, User Experience and Digital Media Services Library Technologies Indiana University Bloomington Libraries +1.812.856.0494 mnot...@iu.edumailto:mnot...@iu.edu -- User Experience Designer Rank: PAE-3IT Position#: 00039047 List #: 9631 FTE: 100% Job Summary: Provides interaction design consulting services to key technology-based projects. Works with stakeholders across IU Bloomington Libraries’ departments to understand requirements in order to design web-based user interfaces, mobile user interfaces, and online visual elements. Performs usability testing and ensures accessibility of services. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a user experience discipline such as human-computer interaction design, interaction design, or related field and two years of experience in interface and visual design (as demonstrated by a portfolio) or a related professional position required. An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired may be considered at a 2:1 ratio. Experience with interaction design, visual design, web design, mobile design; demonstrated experience with the relevant interaction and visual design tools (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent); and demonstrated experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of and experience with academic libraries or higher education work environments preferred. Note: Submit a letter of interest and resume that provides evidence of the qualifications outlined and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references that can comment about your qualifications for the position. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds. For more information about Indiana University-Bloomington go to www.iub.eduhttp://www.iub.edu/. To browse other open staff positions at Indiana University, please go to https://jobs.iu.eduhttps://jobs.iu.edu/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Assistant Librarian-Emerging Technologies at New College of Florida
Located on the campus of New College of Florida, the Jane Bancroft Cook Library is a shared service of New College of Florida the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and is a highly collaborative organization. The Emerging Technologies Librarian assists with the planning and implementation of reference services and bibliographic instruction for the Jane Bancroft Cook Library. This librarian serves as the liaison for the Division of Humanities. Under direction of the Director of Research, Instruction and Outreach Services, the Emerging Technologies Librarian is active in the New College community, reaching out to constituents by creating welcoming virtual spaces online and through social media. The librarian participates in staff development through presenting at professional conferences and conducting technology training among library staff and the larger community. S/he supports the adoption of new technologies through comprehensive research and application of emerging trends in educational technology, as best suited for the institution. The librarian has primary responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of the library web site, using Google Sites and the MyNCF portal, and serves as the Chair of the Marketing Committee for the library, continuously assessing marketing strategies through the creation and distribution of print and virtual posters and promotions and social media channels. Please visit [www.ncf.edu](http://www.ncf.edu), Careers for additional information and to complete the NCF on-line application. Faxed/e-mailed materials will not be accepted for this position. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. New College of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10443/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Research and Data Support Coordinator at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro University Libraries is actively expanding its support for faculty research campus-wide. We seek a dynamic individual to serve as Research and Data Support Coordinator to organize, plan, and coordinate the Libraries' interdepartmental initiatives to support faculty research in a collaborative environment. Working within the Libraries' Electronic Resources and Information Technology Department (ERIT), the Research and Data Support Coordinator coordinates the Libraries' provision of the following services in support of faculty research: research data management, digital humanities tools, web site design, user interface design, database development, digitization services, and content and application hosting and development. The Research and Data Support Coordinator will meet with faculty researchers, assess their needs, recommend options and solutions, and as needed, direct faculty to appropriate support resources within the Libraries and campus-wide. The position works with faculty, academic units and research centers, assisting in managing, describing, preserving and making research and data available and accessible to appropriate audiences. The position will assist faculty with writing data management plans, will work closely with the Libraries' subject liaisons, and will provide library-wide training, research, and assistance for our research and data support initiatives. Required Qualifications: Advanced degree; At least two years of experience in at least one of these three: academic libraries; grant specialization in sponsored programs; or grant coordination for externally funded programs; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong service orientation; Demonstrated knowledge of significant trends and issues in research, research support, and data management plans. For the complete job descripton and application instructions, go to[https://jobs earch.uncg.edu/postings/757](https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/postings/757). Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10442/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Science Informationist at University of Cincinnati
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - SCIENCE INFORMATIONIST (Position Number 213UC5239) Tenure-track, 12-month Faculty Appointment University of Cincinnati, Science and Engineering Library The University of Cincinnati Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Science Informationist. The Science Informationist will develop and deliver innovative research and instructional services to the UC science and engineering communities in the context of a research commons, including consultation on data access, management, and preservation. The incumbent will work with the Director of the Science and Engineering Library to design, develop, and implement a suite of cohesive and collaborative e-science services. This is a full-time tenure track faculty appointment. The full job description and application information is available at http://www.libraries.uc.edu/information/personnel/index.html Apply at www.jobsatuc.com (search position number 213UC5239) or call 513-558-6019 for assistance. UC is an EE/AA employer. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10449/
