[CODE4LIB] Voting is OPEN for this year's conference t-shirt
Please drop by the Diebold-o-tron to cast your vote on this year's conference t-shirt logo: http://vote.code4lib.org/election/29 Voting ends January 24! Josh Wilson on behalf of C4L 2014 T-shirt Committee
Re: [CODE4LIB] links from finding aid to digital object
Thanks for all the responses about linking finding aids to digital objects yesterday — it was very helpful! I haven’t done much work (yet) looking to see what the patterns are. But a few people contacted me asking me to provide the results. so I have pulled out the examples into a document that’s up on Github: https://github.com/edsu/eadlinks If you don’t want your name/email listed let me know. I thought it might be helpful for anyone that wanted to follow up. //Ed
Re: [CODE4LIB] links from finding aid to digital object
You could also try the EAD list if you need more examples. On Jan 15, 2014 8:45 AM, Edward Summers e...@pobox.com wrote: Thanks for all the responses about linking finding aids to digital objects yesterday — it was very helpful! I haven’t done much work (yet) looking to see what the patterns are. But a few people contacted me asking me to provide the results. so I have pulled out the examples into a document that’s up on Github: https://github.com/edsu/eadlinks If you don’t want your name/email listed let me know. I thought it might be helpful for anyone that wanted to follow up. //Ed
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
There's someone in this thread who would know more about the mechanics behind NET::OAI::Harvester-new, but from what you've told us so far, it's possible that that call is failing to return a harvester object for some reason. This is consistent with perl telling you $harvester is undefined later on in the script. Given that, it might help to note a typical Perl idiom for initializations that might faii: my $harvester = NET::OAI::Harvester-new([stuff]) or die Can't initialize harvester: $!; The idea is that if -new() returns nothing (undef, or any other value Perl considers falsey), the die part will get executed, and that halts the script and prints the message to the console. $! is idiomatic Perl for the last error message, although whether that will have anything useful in it depends on how the method you're calling was written. HTH, AC On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 3:01 PM, Eka Grguric egrgu...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I am a complete newbie to Perl (and to Code4Lib) and am trying to set up a harvester to get complete metadata records from oai-pmh repositories. My current approach is to use things already built as much as possible - specifically the Net::Oai::Harvester ( http://search.cpan.org/~esummers/OAI-Harvester-1.0/lib/Net/OAI/Harvester.pm). The code I'm using is located in the synopsis and specific parts of it seem to work with some samples I've tried. For example, if I submit a request for a list of sets to the oai url for arXiv.org (http://arXiv.org/oai2) I get the correct list. The error I run into reads can't call listRecords() on an undefined value in *filename* line *#*. listRecords() seems to have been an issue in past iterations but I'm not sure how to get around it. At the moment it looks like this: ## list all the records in a repository my $list = $harvester-listRecords( metadataPrefix = 'oai_dc' ); Any help (or Perl resources) would be appreciated! Thanks, Eka MLIS Candidate, UBC iSchool
[CODE4LIB] Job: IT Admin II - Digital Initiatives Developer at University of Tennessee Knoxville
IT Admin II - Digital Initiatives Developer University of Tennessee Knoxville Knoxville General Description: This position will be a member of the Digital Initiatives department within the University of Tennessee Libraries. It will report to the Associate Professor and Head, Digital Initiatives and will work both independently and collaboratively to analyze and develop specifications for complex library information systems and software using accepted systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures. In consultation with librarians and other library and university analysts, programmers, systems administrators, technical support staff, vendors, and end users, these system specifications will be utilized to customize, enhance, and extend library information system and software functionality. The position will be expected to work with minimal supervision and to help bring projects to completion according to deadlines and within budget. Responsibilities / Duties: Systems Analysis - 50% * Work independently and collaboratively to identify strategic areas for technical development. * Perform extensive technical analysis, planning and design for customizations and enhancements, system development, and documentation. * Analyze and report on new and emerging library information systems and software, especially those in the area of digital humanities, with a focus on their benefits and feasibility. * Consider and account for the effect of new systems or software, or changes to existing systems or software, on other areas of the library and university. System Development - 40% * Customize, enhance, and extend library information systems and software to improve their performance and usability. * Evaluate existing and emerging tools, APIs, and other technologies. * Design, prototype, develop, test, implement, and document new computer programs and information systems for digital humanities research projects. * Provide limited technical support for digital humanities research projects including the implementation of necessary tools and technologies and other bootstrapping assistance. * Document and share system changes. * Work closely with system administrators to plan, develop, implement, and carry out procedures for both immediate and long-term administration and support of new customizations and enhancements that extend the functionality of library information systems and software. At a minimum this includes: * Training system administrators on customizations and enhancements. * Working closely with system administrators to continually maintain and improve the stability, availability (up time), performance, and security of customizations and enhancements. * Working closely with data backup system administrators to perform disaster planning that ensures all customizations and enhancements are backed up and fully recoverable in the event of catastrophic system failure. * Provide consultation to system administrators on any problems that may occur and developing and implementing solutions and procedures designed to minimize the chance of their recurrence in the future. Collaboration - 10% * Attend and contribute to meetings. * Ensure that projects, departmental, and university needs are met successfully by completing assigned tasks on time and within budget. * Work with others to solve problems in a timely and effective manner. * Document and share procedures. * Consult with others as appropriate to identify and recommend optimal technologies, techniques, and strategies for successful project completion. * Consult with others as appropriate concerning user needs, usability requirements, campus computer security requirements, and integration of new programs and services with existing library and university computer systems and services. * Participate in the library on-call rotation. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * 5 years systems analysis and/or computer development/programing experience * Experience or knowledge of libraries * Mastery of at least two computer scripting/programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, R, Perl, or PHP * Experience or knowledge of XML schemas or DTDs such as TEI, KML, or RDF. * Demonstrated experience working with RESTful and / or SOAP based APIs. * Experience or knowledge of an enterprise server environment. * Experience or knowledge of database environments. * Experience or knowledge of Web-based interface design. * Ability to work on unique, one-of-a-kind projects. * Ability to present complex technical information to non-specialists and a clear understanding of the perspectives and needs of scholars and researchers. * Ability to work collaboratively with others from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. * Ability to work independently or collaboratively in group
Re: [CODE4LIB] Public transport from RDU to Sheraton Raleigh and how safe is it?
Go for it! On Jan 14, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Salazar, Christina christina.sala...@csuci.edu wrote: CSUCI (http://www.csuci.edu/ ) is game to host C4L in sunny S CA (definitely NOT Los Angeles, but still S CA) but y'all have to not be cranky pants about the venue - it's an excellent facility, but a bit remote.* Current temp: 80 degrees. *On the site of a fairly infamous former mental hospital. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary Gordon Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:24 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Public transport from RDU to Sheraton Raleigh and how safe is it? Does that mean we can have Code4Lib in Sunny Southern California? (Lookin' at you, UCLA, USC, CSUN, CSLB, LMU...) On Jan 14, 2014, at 2:53 AM, Chris Fitzpatrick chrisfitz...@gmail.com wrote: Also, last time few time I was in LA I took the Metro to/from the airport and it was great. I think the Green line goes to LAX and the Red Line goes to North Hollywood and Burbank. But you would run the danger of running into Ed Begley Jr., so there's that. On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 12:48 AM, Andreas Orphanides akorp...@ncsu.eduwrote: There's a pretty reliable bus that will take you straight from the airport to the center of downtown. Clean and safe, if a little infrequent. And $2. http://www.triangletransit.org/sites/default/files/maps-and-schedules /RoutesAndSchedules-100.pdf On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 6:31 PM, Salazar, Christina christina.sala...@csuci.edu wrote: (Am I the only one who hears James Brown's Night Train in my head when I type Raleigh, North Carolina?) I'm just wondering if there's any public transportation from RDU to the conference hotel and if so, how safe is it? I have opted out of public transport at some places that I later found out were very safe (e.g., Boston) because I'm from Los Angeles and we don't do public transportation, so I just thought I'd ask now and plan in advance. Christina Salazar Systems Librarian John Spoor Broome Library California State University, Channel Islands 805/437-3198 [Description: Description: CI Formal Logo_1B grad_em signature]
Re: [CODE4LIB] Subject: [CODE4LIB] links from finding aid to digital object
Harvard has 857 Finding Aids with links to digital content. To find them, go to http://oasis.lib.harvard.edu/oasis/deliver/advancedsearch?_collection=oasis , check the checkbox for Limit to finding aids with digital content, and click the red Search button. If you then view one of the finding aids, you can click on the tab for Digital Content to see a list of all the URLs to display the content (usually image, audio, or page turned object) in your browser. - Randy -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward Summers Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:39 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] links from finding aid to digital object Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can point me at example(s) of finding aids (either EAD XML or HTML) that are linked to digital object of some kind. For example a container list that links to a digital image that is available on the Web. I'm doing a bit of an informal survey so if you see someone has responded, but you have a different example please send it along either here on list or to me directly. Thanks! //Ed PS. sorry for the duplication.
[CODE4LIB] Fedora/Hydra Developer, FDA Digital Library of Modeling and Simulation, $90k
FDA is seeking a software professional with an interest in digital library applications and technology. Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration Silver Spring, MD This is an interdisciplinary project to develop digital library software to enable management, preservation, and online discovery of scientific data and software. The project will develop the FDA Digital Library of Modeling and Simulation repository. This will involve deployment of a new repository and web application using the Hydra technology stack (http://projecthydra.org), which includes Fedora Commons Repository Software, Ruby on Rails, Java, and SQL. The project will design and implement the architecture, workflows, and applications for the FDA Digital Library. In addition, the project will implement a website to give the scientific community access to material in the FDA Digital Library. Working closely with the Digital Library team and team leaders, the project will include specifying, documenting and developing the technical architecture of a prototype repository and management system for digital preservation. Specific duties include: * Work closely with the FDA team to understand the requirements and develop specifications for the digital library architecture. * Design and implement a repository infrastructure, using open source software, that supports the ingestion, preservation, and delivery of digital objects (text, xml, images, videos, binary). * Develop and implement workflows to extract and repurpose metadata and digital objects. * Customize user interface to open source repository applications for end-user delivery. * Keep abreast with the digital library software and infrastructure development communities. * Write and maintain documentation. To learn more about the project, qualifications needed and how to apply; please see the document attached. FDA Digital Library project announcement_2014.pdf Description: FDA Digital Library project announcement_2014.pdf
Re: [CODE4LIB] archiving web pages
Here is another: http://wax.lib.harvard.edu/collections/home.do - Randy -- Date:Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:43:18 -0700 From:Robert Sanderson azarot...@gmail.com Subject: Re: archiving web pages Here are several to consider: * http://www.webarchive.org.uk/wayback/archive/*/http://www.aboutmayfair.co.uk/ * http://webarchive.loc.gov/lcwa0015/*/http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adminlaw/ * http://www.padi.cat:8080/wayback/*/http://www.ajberga.cat/ * http://vefsafn.is/index.php?page=english Hope that helps :) Rob On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:31 AM, Nathan Tallman ntall...@gmail.com wrote: Lisa, Is your local web archive available online? I'd like to see a production example of non-Internet Archive instance of Wayback/Open Wayback. Thanks, Nathan
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
On 1/14/14 10:45 PM, Edward Summers wrote: Just out of curiosity, does it work for a little bit then stop working? I know arXiv throttle crawlers, and am not sure if they throttle oai-pmh clients. Simeon Warner who helps run arXiv has been know to post code4lib, so maybe this will cross his radar. The arXiv OAI endpoint at http://export.arxiv.org/oai2 uses 503 responses [1] control request frequency. I think most harvester libraries support this OK. I'm sad to say that our export.arxiv.org server is a bit overloaded at the moment (mainly arXiv API and RSS load) and sometimes this affects the OAI-PMH performance. We are working on improving performance to handle the ever increasing load... Cheers, Simeon [1] http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/guidelines-repository.htm#FlowControl In the meantime, could you share your harvesting script on gist.github.com or somewhere similar for us to take a look? //Ed On Jan 14, 2014, at 4:46 PM, Eka Grguric egrgu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for responding! I initialized it as follows (following the code from the synopsis on the site). my $harvester = Net::OAI::Harvester-new( baseURL = 'http://contentpro.lib.bcit.ca/iii/oairep/OAIRepository' );
Re: [CODE4LIB] archiving web pages
Agreed, don't focus too much on preserving the presentation for an online newspaper. The text and images are important, but the layout isn't so important. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.comwrote: IMO, there are many web archiving situations where it is more appropriate to just focus on the content rather than the manifestation of the content. Just as you wouldn't expect a 1995 article from the NYT to be displayed as the website was in 1995 or an article in an online database to actually appear like it originally appeared online, it's the content rather than the skin that's relevant in the case of a newspaper. If you make sure it's in a format that can be migrated forward and added to standalone or union systems that provide access to this sort of stuff, you'll be fine. kyle On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Kathryn Frederick (Library) kfred...@skidmore.edu wrote: Hi, I'm trying to develop a strategy for preserving issues our school's online newspaper. Creating a WARC file of the content seems straightforward, but how will that content fair long-term? Also, how is the WARC served to an end-user? Is there some other method I should look at? Thanks in advance for any advice! Kathryn
[CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] archiving web pages
If it's doable, I think preserving the whole enchilada is desirable. For instance, at my last library, there was a regular assignment where students needed the print version of old periodicals because they were tasked with analysing the ads and layouts. Someone might be interested in web layouts from the 2000s, and there might be content (again, ads, but also masthead logos, ???) that might not otherwise be captured. Andrew On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke rand...@gmail.comwrote: Agreed, don't focus too much on preserving the presentation for an online newspaper. The text and images are important, but the layout isn't so important. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.com wrote: IMO, there are many web archiving situations where it is more appropriate to just focus on the content rather than the manifestation of the content. Just as you wouldn't expect a 1995 article from the NYT to be displayed as the website was in 1995 or an article in an online database to actually appear like it originally appeared online, it's the content rather than the skin that's relevant in the case of a newspaper. If you make sure it's in a format that can be migrated forward and added to standalone or union systems that provide access to this sort of stuff, you'll be fine. kyle On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Kathryn Frederick (Library) kfred...@skidmore.edu wrote: Hi, I'm trying to develop a strategy for preserving issues our school's online newspaper. Creating a WARC file of the content seems straightforward, but how will that content fair long-term? Also, how is the WARC served to an end-user? Is there some other method I should look at? Thanks in advance for any advice! Kathryn -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2014 Registration is now open!
Colleagues, I am happy announce that the Code4Lib 2014 General Registration is now open: https://www.concentra-cms.com/c/c4l2014 As a reminder, the cost of registration is $165, and registration for pre-conferences is also available. Half-day pre-conferences are $5 each and full day pre-conferences are $10. Payment will be required for registration and can be made by credit card. Information will be available for attendees that require alternative means of payment, but registration will not guaranteed or saved until payment is made. Registration for Code4Lib 2014 will be closed on Friday February 14, 2014 or when we reach a cap of 350 registrations. Priority registration has been given to Presenters, Pre-conference organizers, Scholarship awardees, Table sponsors, and Platinum and Gold sponsors. If you received information on Priority Registration and you have not registered yet, please do so as soon as possible. The Conference Hotel discount at the Raleigh Sheraton will be provided upon registration. We encourage you to book your hotel room immediately following your registration being confirmed to lock in your space in the hotel. We are looking forward to hosting you in North Carolina! Tim McGeary Director of Library Information Technology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 919.962.3981 tim.mcge...@unc.edu Twitter/Google/Skype/Yahoo: timmcgeary
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] archiving web pages
There's always the option of capturing a WARC of the newspaper as the preservation master for dark storage, and generating PDFs for access via your CMS. If you're in ContentDM already, then a PDF would be much easier to use (both on the back and frontends). The provenance metadata of WARC is too important not to capture, but I agree that it can be awkward to use for access. A hybrid approach of generating WARCs and PDFs may be best - the PDF will handle most of your use cases, and any further questions/issues (e.g. rendering questions, research into interactive advertisements, etc.) can defer to the WARC. I've used this approach elsewhere, and it was a relief to know that we could always go back to a WARC file to resolve issues of provenance/authenticity/content. --Alex On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:52 AM, Andrew Darby darby.li...@gmail.comwrote: If it's doable, I think preserving the whole enchilada is desirable. For instance, at my last library, there was a regular assignment where students needed the print version of old periodicals because they were tasked with analysing the ads and layouts. Someone might be interested in web layouts from the 2000s, and there might be content (again, ads, but also masthead logos, ???) that might not otherwise be captured. Andrew On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke rand...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed, don't focus too much on preserving the presentation for an online newspaper. The text and images are important, but the layout isn't so important. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.com wrote: IMO, there are many web archiving situations where it is more appropriate to just focus on the content rather than the manifestation of the content. Just as you wouldn't expect a 1995 article from the NYT to be displayed as the website was in 1995 or an article in an online database to actually appear like it originally appeared online, it's the content rather than the skin that's relevant in the case of a newspaper. If you make sure it's in a format that can be migrated forward and added to standalone or union systems that provide access to this sort of stuff, you'll be fine. kyle On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Kathryn Frederick (Library) kfred...@skidmore.edu wrote: Hi, I'm trying to develop a strategy for preserving issues our school's online newspaper. Creating a WARC file of the content seems straightforward, but how will that content fair long-term? Also, how is the WARC served to an end-user? Is there some other method I should look at? Thanks in advance for any advice! Kathryn -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2014 Registration is now open!
Just a quick note that if you need any more info about the area or transportation, please see the website: http://code4lib.org/conference/2014. -emily --- Colleagues, I am happy announce that the Code4Lib 2014 General Registration is now open: https://www.concentra-cms.com/c/c4l2014 As a reminder, the cost of registration is $165, and registration for pre-conferences is also available. Half-day pre-conferences are $5 each and full day pre-conferences are $10. Payment will be required for registration and can be made by credit card. Information will be available for attendees that require alternative means of payment, but registration will not guaranteed or saved until payment is made. Registration for Code4Lib 2014 will be closed on Friday February 14, 2014 or when we reach a cap of 350 registrations. Priority registration has been given to Presenters, Pre-conference organizers, Scholarship awardees, Table sponsors, and Platinum and Gold sponsors. If you received information on Priority Registration and you have not registered yet, please do so as soon as possible. The Conference Hotel discount at the Raleigh Sheraton will be provided upon registration. We encourage you to book your hotel room immediately following your registration being confirmed to lock in your space in the hotel. We are looking forward to hosting you in North Carolina! Tim McGeary Director of Library Information Technology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 919.962.3981[log in to unmask] https://listserv.nd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?LOGON=A2%3DCODE4LIB%3B44bc5cc8.1401 Twitter/Google/Skype/Yahoo: timmcgeary -- Emily Lynema Associate Department Head Information Technology, NCSU Libraries 919-513-8031 emily_lyn...@ncsu.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
No, it's cool. I've learned about mocking objects since then. -Ross. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.comwrote: I am interested in the post testing job. Please send details. Do not be fooled by Ross Singer; he is dangerous. The last post he tested caused the entire 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
I object to your mocking. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: No, it's cool. I've learned about mocking objects since then. -Ross. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I am interested in the post testing job. Please send details. Do not be fooled by Ross Singer; he is dangerous. The last post he tested caused the entire 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
I mock that objection. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I object to your mocking. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: No, it's cool. I've learned about mocking objects since then. -Ross. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I am interested in the post testing job. Please send details. Do not be fooled by Ross Singer; he is dangerous. The last post he tested caused the entire 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
Hello! Is this thing on? On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:56 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.comwrote: I object to your mocking. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: No, it's cool. I've learned about mocking objects since then. -Ross. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I am interested in the post testing job. Please send details. Do not be fooled by Ross Singer; he is dangerous. The last post he tested caused the entire 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
Salve! This is a welcoming community, and I won't have Michael objectified. Cheers, Brooke I mock that objection. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I object to your mocking. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: No, it's cool. I've learned about mocking objects since then. -Ross. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I am interested in the post testing job. Please send details. Do not be fooled by Ross Singer; he is dangerous. The last post he tested caused the entire 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] archiving web pages
On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Andrew Darby darby.li...@gmail.com wrote: If it's doable, I think preserving the whole enchilada is desirable. For instance, at my last library, there was a regular assignment where students needed the print version of old periodicals because they were tasked with analysing the ads and layouts. Someone might be interested in web layouts from the 2000s, and there might be content (again, ads, but also masthead logos, ???) that might not otherwise be captured That often is not possible and that the number of circumstances when it is will only decrease over time. Except on flat sites designed according to a physical document model, the platform and the content work together to provide the experience. A reasonable argument can be made that taking snapshots of dynamic things is lossier than focusing on the data. With regards to the ads, what people see has varied dramatically based on a number of factors for quite awhile. Even if that weren't true, retaining information just because some academic could conceivably come up with a use for it is not a good reason to keep it. Everything in your trash/recycling may be very interesting from an archaeological point of view at some time, but it's still a good idea to pitch it. The shrinking role libraries play in the information sphere is way too small for us to pay to maintain stuff that has no purpose beyond meeting a use case that might exist at some indeterminate point in the future -- especially given the high costs of maintained storage. Fear not. We will leave no shortage physical and virtual information about ourselves to future generations. kyle
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
Plenty of good advice in this thread but don't be afraid to write a harvester yourself that meets your needs. It's good to avoid reinventing the wheel, but OAI-PMH is a really easy protocol to work with -- it's the same difficulty as retrieving a bunch of web pages. For simple jobs, it's often easier to just put something together yourself than adopt someone else's tool for your needs. kyle On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Eka Grguric egrgu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for responding! I initialized it as follows (following the code from the synopsis on the site). my $harvester = Net::OAI::Harvester-new( baseURL = ' http://contentpro.lib.bcit.ca/iii/oairep/OAIRepository' );
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
Objectification is in the method dispatcher of the receiver. On Jan 15, 2014, at 12:14 PM, BWS Johnson abesottedphoe...@yahoo.com wrote: Salve! This is a welcoming community, and I won't have Michael objectified. Cheers, Brooke I mock that objection. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I object to your mocking. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: No, it's cool. I've learned about mocking objects since then. -Ross. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I am interested in the post testing job. Please send details. Do not be fooled by Ross Singer; he is dangerous. The last post he tested caused the entire 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] archiving web pages
+1 to Alex's suggestion to use WARC for the preservation master and generate PDFs for access. While I agree with Kyle that it's ultimately the content that's important and that hypothetical researcher needs are inexhaustible, I do think there's an advantage to preserving web content in a web-native way. Aside from verisimilitude, looking ahead to implementation of Memento (http://mementoweb.org/) - a mechanism for adding temporal navigation to the web through federated discovery of resources preserved in distributed web archives - data stored in WARC will ultimately be better integrated into the fabric of the web than PDFs siloed in an individual institutional repository. I also wanted to mention (and encourage addition to!) the Wikipedia list of web archiving initiatives: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Web_archiving_initiatives. It provides a good overview of many web archiving institutions' programs, data formats, technology stacks, and access provisions (including links to their Wayback implementations). ~Nicholas -- Nicholas Taylor Web Archiving Service Manager Stanford University Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Room Share + Transportation from Hampton Roads, VA
Hi everyone, I figure since registration has just opened for the conference that now would be the best time to throw this message out there. I'm looking for roommates to go in on a room together either at the Sheraton or at a nearby hotel. I'm a recent MLIS graduate, so I'm keen on keeping conference costs down if at all possible. If you're interested, please email me off list so I can start coordinating a reservation. Also, I was planning on driving to Raleigh from the Hampton Roads area. If anyone is heading down there from here and want to carpool to save money, please let me know as well. Thanks, Dan Moore
[CODE4LIB] Room and Ride share page Re: [CODE4LIB] Room Share + Transportation from Hampton Roads, VA
Hi Dan and everyone, I've added a Room and Ride Share page on the wiki at http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2014_Room_and_Ride_Share for folks looking for roommates, rides to/from the airport, and so on for a central place for requests :c) Thanks, Becky On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Dan Moore danmoore1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I figure since registration has just opened for the conference that now would be the best time to throw this message out there. I'm looking for roommates to go in on a room together either at the Sheraton or at a nearby hotel. I'm a recent MLIS graduate, so I'm keen on keeping conference costs down if at all possible. If you're interested, please email me off list so I can start coordinating a reservation. Also, I was planning on driving to Raleigh from the Hampton Roads area. If anyone is heading down there from here and want to carpool to save money, please let me know as well. Thanks, Dan Moore
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
On Jan 15, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.com wrote: Plenty of good advice in this thread but don't be afraid to write a harvester yourself that meets your needs. It's good to avoid reinventing the wheel, but OAI-PMH is a really easy protocol to work with -- it's the same difficulty as retrieving a bunch of web pages. For simple jobs, it's often easier to just put something together yourself than adopt someone else's tool for your needs. Great advice, thanks for mentioning it Kyle. HTTP is a pretty nice API itself, when you think about it … and language support for it is highly evolved. //Ed
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Test Post at Anonymous
But is it the good turtle soup or merely the mock? From the Cole Porter classic, At Long Last Test-driven Development. On Jan 15, 2014, at 11:23 AM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: Objectification is in the method dispatcher of the receiver. On Jan 15, 2014, at 12:14 PM, BWS Johnson abesottedphoe...@yahoo.com wrote: Salve! This is a welcoming community, and I won't have Michael objectified. Cheers, Brooke I mock that objection. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I object to your mocking. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: No, it's cool. I've learned about mocking objects since then. -Ross. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Michael B. Klein mbkl...@gmail.com wrote: I am interested in the post testing job. Please send details. Do not be fooled by Ross Singer; he is dangerous. The last post he tested caused the entire 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: HELLO, IS THERE AN OPTION FOR TELECOMMUTING. ASKING FOR A FRIEND WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEST POSTER. -ROSS. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:51 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Test Post Anonymous New London This is a test post. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11613/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Voting is OPEN for this year's conference t-shirt
I did not see the usual 0-3 radio buttons for the voting both on Chrome and FF. Not sure if this is specific to my browsers or something else. Can anybody help verify? thanks, ranti. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Josh Wilson joshwilso...@gmail.com wrote: Please drop by the Diebold-o-tron to cast your vote on this year's conference t-shirt logo: http://vote.code4lib.org/election/29 Voting ends January 24! Josh Wilson on behalf of C4L 2014 T-shirt Committee -- Bulk mail. Postage paid.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Voting is OPEN for this year's conference t-shirt
Nevermind. My own fault. Move on. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 6:11 PM, Ranti Junus ranti.ju...@gmail.com wrote: I did not see the usual 0-3 radio buttons for the voting both on Chrome and FF. Not sure if this is specific to my browsers or something else. Can anybody help verify? thanks, ranti. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Josh Wilson joshwilso...@gmail.comwrote: Please drop by the Diebold-o-tron to cast your vote on this year's conference t-shirt logo: http://vote.code4lib.org/election/29 Voting ends January 24! Josh Wilson on behalf of C4L 2014 T-shirt Committee -- Bulk mail. Postage paid. -- Bulk mail. Postage paid.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
I got it working by reordering my code and initializing properly (and by digging through a Perl textbook...). Thank you all for your advice! Now I have a Net::OAI::Harvester specific question - so far I've been able to retrieve titles and identifiers for all records but is there a way to default to the entirety of a record? I essentially want to be able to see all metadata associated with a given record in a given repository. I'm not sure if this is beyond the scope of this particular harvester (which has so far been awesome) but if so, how would I go about adding that functionality? By adding a distinct module? If so, any advice as to which? Again, thanks for all the help.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
I should have included this in my previous message but here is the code I'm using: https://gist.github.com/egrguric/8447275 !
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
No need for a module -- that would be using a chain saw to cut butter. To return to an earlier suggestion, this is precisely where just retrieving something via good ol' http is easiest. An OAI-PMH request is just a request that looks exactly like the output from a really simple HTML form. This means you can use the same syntax to get the data directly. For example, to get a single record, all you need to do is something like: http://drl.ohsu.edu/oai/oai.php?verb=GetRecordidentifier=oai:drl.ohsu.edu:hom%2F0metadataPrefix=oai_dc(the request could be POSTed too, but why bother?) If you want all the metadata from all the records, just use use something like: http://drl.ohsu.edu/oai/oai.php?verb=ListRecordsset=hommetadataPrefix=oai_dc You'll need to deal with resumption tokens, but they're brain dead to extract and use since they're just opaque strings that appear in resumptionToken tags e.g.: http://drl.ohsu.edu/oai/oai.php?verb=ListRecordsresumptionToken=hom:200:hom:-00-00:-99-99:oai_dc If you're just getting into perl, I'd recommend becoming familiar with LWP if you aren't already. Easy to use and very handy. kyle On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Eka Grguric egrgu...@gmail.com wrote: I got it working by reordering my code and initializing properly (and by digging through a Perl textbook...). Thank you all for your advice! Now I have a Net::OAI::Harvester specific question - so far I've been able to retrieve titles and identifiers for all records but is there a way to default to the entirety of a record? I essentially want to be able to see all metadata associated with a given record in a given repository. I'm not sure if this is beyond the scope of this particular harvester (which has so far been awesome) but if so, how would I go about adding that functionality? By adding a distinct module? If so, any advice as to which? Again, thanks for all the help.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about OAI Harvesting via Perl
I'd have to agree. OAI-PMH is so simple that even as poor a programmer as I am was able to write my own data provider from scratch. Actually, not completely from scratch in one go. Basically I was able to tweak my existing database-driven web site to accept incoming verbs and parameters and respond appropriately. Since I already had paging implemented resumption tokens were easy. But writing an aggregator from scratch is even easier, since you only need to support the functions you actually need -- not the entire six verbs as you must on the data provider side. Just the fact that Kyle can provide pretty much everything you need except the record parsing bit in a simple email message is proof enough. Roy On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.comwrote: No need for a module -- that would be using a chain saw to cut butter. To return to an earlier suggestion, this is precisely where just retrieving something via good ol' http is easiest. An OAI-PMH request is just a request that looks exactly like the output from a really simple HTML form. This means you can use the same syntax to get the data directly. For example, to get a single record, all you need to do is something like: http://drl.ohsu.edu/oai/oai.php?verb=GetRecordidentifier=oai:drl.ohsu.edu:hom%2F0metadataPrefix=oai_dc(the request could be POSTed too, but why bother?) If you want all the metadata from all the records, just use use something like: http://drl.ohsu.edu/oai/oai.php?verb=ListRecordsset=hommetadataPrefix=oai_dc You'll need to deal with resumption tokens, but they're brain dead to extract and use since they're just opaque strings that appear in resumptionToken tags e.g.: http://drl.ohsu.edu/oai/oai.php?verb=ListRecordsresumptionToken=hom:200:hom:-00-00:-99-99:oai_dc If you're just getting into perl, I'd recommend becoming familiar with LWP if you aren't already. Easy to use and very handy. kyle On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Eka Grguric egrgu...@gmail.com wrote: I got it working by reordering my code and initializing properly (and by digging through a Perl textbook...). Thank you all for your advice! Now I have a Net::OAI::Harvester specific question - so far I've been able to retrieve titles and identifiers for all records but is there a way to default to the entirety of a record? I essentially want to be able to see all metadata associated with a given record in a given repository. I'm not sure if this is beyond the scope of this particular harvester (which has so far been awesome) but if so, how would I go about adding that functionality? By adding a distinct module? If so, any advice as to which? Again, thanks for all the help.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Librarian for Archival Management and Preservation at New York University Abu Dhabi
Librarian for Archival Management and Preservation New York University Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Librarian for Archival Management and Preservation to work in an innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking setting. The incumbent will help manage acquisitions, care and access to NYUAD's nascent archival collections and launch collecting processes for historical records of the University. The position involves significant collaborative work with library colleagues at NYUAD and NYU in New York, and across its global sites, as well as with faculty and students in those locations. The position contributes to providing information and research assistance to the gifted faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and student body of NYU Abu Dhabi, often called the world's honors college. As part of a highly collaborative team, this position plays a key role in the educational mission of NYU Abu Dhabi by establishing strong relationships with faculty and students, and connecting them to the resources and tools that meet their research, teaching and learning needs. As the initial incumbent of the position working in a new library at a young institution, the position will help shape the management, preservation, and access procedures for the University's growing collections of rare and unique documents, media of all types, and digital objects. A commitment to outreach and service to researchers will be essential to this work alongside development of forward-looking procedures for archival management. Depending on the incumbent's academic background, liaison responsibilities with academic departments may be assigned and service at the library's reference desk will be routine. Reporting to the Library Director, this position will arrange for the intake of new collections to the library, which may include field work such as surveying, packing and transporting materials; provide appropriate organization, housing, and access for collections of paper documents and multi-media, including digital objects, analog photographs, and ephemera; arrange archival records in accordance with accepted archival standards; publish EAD encoded finding aids on the web in accordance with NYU best practices; supervise support staff assistants; work with the University Archivist, Digital Archivist, and other specialists in New York to launch NYUAD's archive of historical materials related to the establishment and history of NYUAD; and oversee the Special Collections facility in the new NYUAD library on Saadiyat Island. The work location is the Abu Dhabi campus on Saadiyat Island. Living and working in the United Arab Emirates presents an exciting and excellent professional environment, coupled with an abundance of cultural, educational, recreational and travel opportunities. Requirements: * ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent with a concentration in archival studies * Relevant experience in a special collections unit or archive of a research library * High degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21st century library * Demonstrated proficiency in archival theory and practice * Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, LCNA, AACR2 and other library and archival descriptive and content standards; familiarity with XML schema and the use of XML editors and the manipulation of metadata across systems and platforms * Hands-on experience using Archivist's Toolkit * Knowledge of rights administration and management issues for archival collections * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Excellent English language communication skills * Ability to establish positive long-distance working relationships with NYU Libraries in New York and to work collegially within a highly collaborative local unit * Demonstrated history of flexibility, creativity, and strong customer service commitment Preferred Attributes: * Academic background in a field of the arts or humanities resulting in an advanced degree * Knowledge of best practices in preservation and conservation as they apply to archival collections, including media * Demonstrated effectiveness in library instruction * Experience working in a culturally diverse environment * Prior international experience * Competence in a language other than English Applicants must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format to be considered. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers /faculty-positions.html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions on applying, please email Vincent Sibilia at v...@nyu.edu. About NYUAD: New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three foundational degree-granting campuses: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, complemented by
[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems/Digital Collections Librarian at Lewis University
Systems/Digital Collections Librarian Lewis University Romeoville The Lewis University Library invites applications for a Systems/Digital Collections Librarian who will be responsible for selecting, implementing, coordinating and supervising library computerization, under minimal supervision from the Director of the Library. The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor's degree with five or more years of experience managing an integrated library system, including an online catalog and circulation system required. Working knowledge of online databases and a link resolver and search engines and discovery systems required. Working knowledge of cataloging practices and principles, AACRII, RDA, MARC, and metadata formats (Dublin Core) required. Excellent oral/written communication skills are necessary. Computer knowledge, experience, and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be able to take initiative and see projects through independently. A Master's Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited school, prior academic library experience, experience in Voyager integrated library system, and five or more years of experience in a professional academic library position is preferred. Interested applicants may apply online to [https://jobs.lewisu.edu/applicants/ Central?quickFind=52174](https://jobs.lewisu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind= 52174) Lewis University, sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to diversity. Applicants of a diverse background are highly encouraged to apply. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11603/
[CODE4LIB] Job: HSL Systems Technology Librarian at Temple University
HSL Systems Technology Librarian Temple University Philadelphia The Temple University Health Sciences Libraries seek an innovative, yet pragmatic leader to oversee its IT operations. Headquartered at the Simmy and Harry Ginsburg Library, the Libraries serve the information needs of the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, the College of Health Professions Social Work, and Temple University Hospital. For more information about Temple, visit: http://www.temple.edu/about/. Description: The HSL Systems Technology Librarian is responsible for the Libraries' IT strategy, development and daily operations. This position will direct, supervise, and coordinate the IT department - including management of staff, installation and support of public and staff desktop computer and peripherals, supporting university-wide library-specific system applications, and reviewing and recommending new technology and technology-related services in the Libraries. Responsibilities include: * Provides strategic direction to and manages the two health sciences libraries (Ginsburg and Podiatry Library) IT infrastructure. Identify opportunities to improve current IT processes. In house operations include public and staff desktop computers, laptops, printers, scanners, digital signage and technology in smart classrooms and meeting rooms. * Manages the Health Sciences IT department, including one technical support staff specialist, one part-time IT staff person and multiple student IT staff. * Participates in the development, operation, and maintenance of central or shared Temple University library systems such as the ILS, electronic reserves, and other systems. Manages health sciences library-specific systems applications. * Works closely with vendors to establish new systems and services and collaboratively resolve technical support issues for systems when appropriate. * Works closely with other librarians, School of Medicine IT staff, TUH IT staff and TU Computer Services personnel to ensure optimal technology-based operations. * Provides hands-on systems support as needed for Library staff and patrons. * Communicates regularly with library staff on technology-related issues. Provides regular updates on the status of ongoing projects, new equipment, and resolution of technology issues. * Researches and recommends hardware, software and related equipment; provides specifications as needed. * Oversees the tracking and updating of all pending services and projects using established tracking systems. * Serves as Team Leader for the HSL New Technologies team. * Serves as part of the University Libraries Technology Services Department and acts as HSL liaison for central Library IT planning. * Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment and systems. * Other responsibilities: manages and reports statistics as needed; represents the libraries on appropriate committees as assigned. Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Required Education and Experience: ALA-accredited Master's degree in library/information science and three years IT-related experience. Required Skills and Abilities: * Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose and resolve technical problems in a significant IT environment. * Familiarity with library systems such as integrated library systems and interlibrary loan systems. * Demonstrated evidence of continuing education/professional development in IT programs or computers in libraries applications. * Experience installing and configuring PC and Mac workstations. * Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office programs, networking and information security products. * Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred: * Experience providing IT support in a large university library or health sciences library environment * Help Desk management experience; experience with ticketing/tracking systems such as Remedy. * Experience supervising full-time and/or part-time student staff * Experience with open source library software, including use, development, and implementation * Experience providing training and creating documentation Application: To apply for this position, please visit http://www.temple.edu, click on Careers@Temple and reference TU-17373. Please attach a resume and cover letter to your on-line application. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11608/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Supervisory Digital Imaging Specialist at National Archives and Records Administration
Supervisory Digital Imaging Specialist National Archives and Records Administration College Park The Supervisory Digital Imaging Specialist has the responsibility for planning, coordinating and directing the production work of the Imaging Lab, including microfilm digitization, photographic copying, duplicating, post processing, and printing using photographic processes, equipment and techniques, primarily digital but in some cases analog and chemical-based. This position supervises a staff of digital imaging, and quality assurance professionals at the technician, through journeyman and senior levels; plan work schedules and set priorities for the section, assign lab duties as needed, review work and oversee quality control/quality assurance, maintain and update lab operating procedures, ensure equipment maintenance and/or repair is performed, and ensure training is provided to staff on existing and new services, techniques, and equipment. The incumbent will combine knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of reformatting archival image and artifact records of all types for preservation and access, with leadership and management skills to guide staff in applying imaging technologies to fulfilling the mission of the National Archives. Duties include, but are not limited to: Supervises staff with digital imaging, and quality assurance expertise from technician, through journeyman and senior levels. Assigns lab duties, plans work schedules, and sets priorities for the Imaging Lab. Plans, coordinates and directs the production work of the Imaging Lab, for the reformatting of all types of image and artifact records in the National Archives holdings. Coordinates with the staff to implement the use of imaging technology for appropriate services offered by the Imaging Lab, and provides training on a routine and as-needed basis. Responsible for personnel actions such as setting performance standards, performance appraisals, recommends promotions, awards and reassignments, hears and resolves complaints and grievances, and effects disciplinary actions. Responsible for quality control/quality assurance on all products produced and for all services performed by the lab. Maintains and updates lab operating procedures. Ensures equipment maintenance and/or repair is performed as needed. Identifies and evaluates criteria for the specification of contract services, products, or equipment, and writes contractual specifications. Follows and participates in imaging standards and guidelines efforts within NARA, nationally, and internationally. Writes policies, guidelines, technical papers, and procurement documents. Contributes to branch success and advancement by participating in leadership team meetings, discussions, goal setting, and analysis. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11616/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Electronic Records Archivist at North Carolina
Electronic Records Archivist North Carolina Raleigh The North Carolina Archives and Records Section, a leader in addressing the challenges of preserving digital information, is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking archivist to further develop standards and best practices for preservation of and access to permanent digital information and records and implementing a Digital Archives. The position works closely with staff in the State Archives, the State Library, state and local government, and other institutions to assist and provide consultation to the same regarding technology with regards to electronic records; assists in testing and evaluating of technology solutions; and works with supervisor to communicate outreach to state and local governments, interpret technical information, and acquire and implement technologies to support functions for digital archiving. This position also assists with facilitation of Digital Preservation Policy development and building publicly accessible digital archives Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies: Must have proven communication, strategic analysis, problem resolution, decision-making, and project planning skills. Must possess the abilities to initiate, cultivate, and sustain effective working relationships with people in varying positions and professional disciplines; actively participate in the digital preservation community of practice, locally and nationally; and effectively communicate program concepts and practices internally and externally. Experience in a digital repository environment or with tools/technologies that facilitate harvesting, collecting, managing, describing, preserving or accessing electronic records preferred. Considerable knowledge of records and information management techniques and practices as well as knowledge of archival theory and practice. Extensive knowledge of historical and current storage methods, preservation and access techniques, and information technology systems. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in history, public history, public administration, or a related social science discipline and one year of archival or records management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11617/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Development Librarian at Free Library of Philadelphia
Web Development Librarian Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia Suggest applications, software and technologies that will assist the Library in its mission related to the website. Communicate effectively to the public service and non-technical departments about the website. Transform web concepts into usable applications. Help design and develop new features, functions and systems. Responsibilities: * Assists the Web Development Manager with web development, digital services development and website planning and evaluation. * Manage development of new and existing web projects. Provide oversight, orientation, assistance and support to Library staff as they develop and implement digital library services. Recommend digital services, web site development and program content and evaluation. Prepare narrative and statistical reports. May contact library personnel and representatives of outside organizations to promote services and assist in accomplishing program goals. * Programs, codes and scripts new and unique applications in appropriate languages as required. At present this includes Coldfusion and others. Analyzes new and existing applications for errors; tests and debugs new and existing applications. Scripts web pages using current and required versions of HTML and other scripting and authoring web languages as required. At present this includes XML, javascript and Cascading Stylesheet functionality. Designs and maintains new and uses existing relational databases as required especially for the purposes of creating dynamic web pages that can be searched, browsed and act as data-input interfaces on the Library web site. Qualifications: * Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public library service and its relationship to the workings of the institution and the community. * Public speaking ability as it relates to orientation of staff and promotion of digital library services to the community. * Experience with web-based statistical packages an advantage. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. * Good writing skills * Familiarity with website design, conventions, web-based information and content issues. * Knowledge of advanced web development tools desirable, especially ColdFusion, database development using Access and SQL, and scripting/authoring languages like HTML and Javascript.CGI scripting skills, Cold Fusion, PHP, ASP and a general understanding of interactive/dynamic websites an advantage. * Experience with relational database design and maintenance. Especially Access and SQL products. * Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Project management and/or systems analysis skills a plus. * Knowledge of library terms, environments and OPACs. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11628/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Technology Specialist at Digital Public Library of America
Technology Specialist Digital Public Library of America Boston The Digital Public Library of America seeks a Technology Specialist to join its growing team and to further DPLA's mission to bring together the riches of America's libraries, archives, and museums, and make them freely available to all. A belief in this mission and the drive to accomplish it over time in a collaborative spirit both within and beyond the organization is essential. The Technology Specialist will: • Work as flexible member of a small team. • Report to the Director for Technology, working to design, develop, test, integrate, support, and document user-facing applications and back-end systems. • Support the philosophy of open source, shared, and community-built tools, scripts, and technologies. • Be conversant and comfortable with digital library technologies and engage cultural heritage communities and consortial efforts. • Support content management policies, process, and workflows, and contribute to the development of new ones. • Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, web application and software development and data modeling. • Collaborate with stakeholders to contribute to strategic and tactical planning and implementation of content stewardship applications and technologies. • Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies to support the DPLA's evolving services. • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. **Requirements** • Experience working in the context of a software development methodology. • Experience with standard software and web application development tools and programming languages and technologies, including JavaScript, Python, JSON, and Ruby on Rails. • Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment and the ability to interact well with stakeholders. • Knowledge of Semantic Web and linked data concepts and technologies. • Knowledge of library practices and data formats, including XML, OAI-PMH, MODS, MARC, and Dublin Core. • Ability to administer PHP/MySQL applications such as WordPress and Omeka. • Considerable knowledge of the methods and tools used in electronic data processing. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent analytical and organizational skills. **Preferred** • Demonstrated desire to learn new toolsets and programming languages. • Working knowledge of version control systems. Like its collection, the DPLA is strongly committed to diversity in all of its forms. We provide a full set of benefits, including health care, life and disability insurance, and a retirement account. Starting salary is commensurate with experience. The DPLA's central office is in the Boston Public Library, in Copley Square in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. The Technology Specialists will be located in the Boston area. Please send a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and contact information for three references to j...@dp.la. Questions about the position may also be directed to that address. **About the DPLA** The Digital Public Library of America strives to contain the full breadth of human expression, from the written word, to works of art and culture, to records of America's heritage, to the efforts and data of science. Since launching in April 2013, it has aggregated over 5.5 million items from over 1,100 institutions. The DPLA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11630/
