[CODE4LIB] LITA Kilgour Research Award - Nomination Deadline 12/31/2015

*Apologies for the cross-posting* Nominations sought for prestigious Kilgour Research Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/10/nominations-sought-prestigious-kilgour-research-award The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library

[CODE4LIB] LITA/ALCTS Linked Library Data Interest Group Meeting @ ALA MW in Boston

*** Please excuse cross-posting *** LITA/ALCTS Linked Library Data Interest Group Meeting Time: Saturday, January 9, 2016, 8:30-10am Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) 151B Please join us for two presentations on the theme of curation, data modeling, ontology development

[CODE4LIB] LITA Forum early bird rates end soon

There's still time to register for the 2015 LITA Forum at the early bird rate and save $50 Minneapolis, MN November 12-15, 2015 LITA Forum early bird rates end September 30, 2015 Register Now! Join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at

[CODE4LIB] LITA UX IG Meeting at ALA Annual 2015 - Mon. 6/29 3PM

*Apologies for cross-posting!* LITA User Experience IG Meeting Date Time: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 3-4 PM Location: Hotel NIkko Golden Gatehttp://alaac15.ala.org/node/28709 Heading out to ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco? Check out the LITA User Experience IG Meeting. We will have the

[CODE4LIB] LITA UX IG Meeting at ALA Annual 2015 - 6/29 3PM

*Apologies for cross-posting!* LITA User Experience IG Meeting Date Time: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 3-4 PM Location: Hotel NIkko Golden Gatehttp://alaac15.ala.org/node/28709 Heading out to ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco? Check out the LITA User Experience IG Meeting. We will have the

Re: [CODE4LIB] [lita-l] CMS selection

I would love to hear more about these on the list. The only one that I had heard of is OmniUpdate. Thanks, Cary On Apr 2, 2015, at 8:03 AM, Sanchez, Edward L. edward.sanc...@marquette.edu wrote: Colleagues, I am on a campus-wide team charged with evaluating and selecting a new CMS

[CODE4LIB] LITA Forum Call for Proposals

The 2015 LITA Forum Committee seeks proposals for excellent pre-conferences, concurrent sessions, and poster sessions for the 18th annual Forum of the Library Information and Technology Associationhttp://litaforum.org/, to be held in Minneapolis Minnesota, November. 12-15, 2015 at the Hyatt

[CODE4LIB] LITA Learning Opportunities for the New Year

The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) is offering three different preconference workshops at ALA Midwinter plus a three-week web course on geographic information system (GIS) that starts Jan. 12, 2015. Here’s the lineup of LITA preconference workshops at ALA Midwinter 2015:

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Andreas Orphanides Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 12:06 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita I don't disagree with that, that's for sure. What it DOES suggest is that the closest thing

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

8:34 AM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita It's funny; I work in medical libraries, although I've been considering attempting a move to regular academic libraries for a while now. In the Medical Library Association we don't really have a LITA. We may have some kind

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita Also, I would point out that libraries increasingly hire non-librarians in technology positions. That likely means that even if said persons might eventually find Code4Lib, their allegiance to a profession as epitomized by ALA is unlikely. Roy On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 8

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita Also, I would point out that libraries increasingly hire non-librarians in technology positions. That likely means that even if said persons might eventually find Code4Lib, their allegiance to a profession as epitomized by ALA

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

: [CODE4LIB] lita It's funny; I work in medical libraries, although I've been considering attempting a move to regular academic libraries for a while now. In the Medical Library Association we don't really have a LITA. We may have some kind of technology interest group in there somewhere, but I

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 6, 2015, at 5:01 PM, Cindi Blyberg cindi...@gmail.com wrote: Based on previous experience, I doubt this truly captures whether someone thinks of themselves as a librarian. I've always found those categories

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Brett Bonfield [pace...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 5:25 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 6, 2015, at 5:01 PM, Cindi Blyberg

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

On Jan 6, 2015, at 5:01 PM, Cindi Blyberg cindi...@gmail.com wrote: Based on previous experience, I doubt this truly captures whether someone thinks of themselves as a librarian. I've always found those categories arbitrary (an MLS does not a librarian make) and sometimes divisive. An MLS

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

I don't disagree with that, that's for sure. What it DOES suggest is that the closest thing to tracking librarian vs not is likely how they self-identify for dues purposes, which means that the data is probably not so good. On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 12:01 PM, Cindi Blyberg cindi...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Eric Lease Morgan emor...@nd.edu wrote: I think this just goes to show, with the advent of the Internet, centralized authorities are not as necessary/useful as they once used to be. —ELM I haven't been in libraries long enough to know what LITA was like

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jason Bengtson Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 8:34 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita It's funny; I work in medical libraries, although I've been considering attempting a move to regular academic libraries for a while

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

I'd be curious about something: how many LITA members are not librarians? I work in a library as a web developer, which includes a medical library, but I don’t have an MLS. So, question: is the Code4Lib list more open to technical folks, but not necessarily librarians? Lisa Haitz University

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

Loyola University Chicago 773-508-2686 -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Brett Bonfield Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 11:48 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Eric Lease Morgan

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

Based on previous experience, I doubt this truly captures whether someone thinks of themselves as a librarian. I've always found those categories arbitrary (an MLS does not a librarian make) and sometimes divisive. On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Andreas Orphanides akorp...@ncsu.edu wrote:

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

There's a different dues schedule for librarians (-slash-certification required-slash-managerial) and support staff, so along that dimension it presumably gets tracked, at the very least. On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Cindi Blyberg cindi...@gmail.com wrote: Honestly, I don't know if ALA

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

LITA certainly welcomes medical librarians (both in tech positions and not)! Abigail -- medical librarian On 1/6/2015 11:05 AM, Andreas Orphanides wrote: I don't disagree with that, that's for sure. What it DOES suggest is that the closest thing to tracking librarian vs not is likely how

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

Honestly, I don't know if ALA tracks whether people have an MLS/related degree or if that's self-selected. I know folks who call themselves librarians but who aren't degreed--those would be self-selected. I'll see if we can find this out--I'm curious! -Cindi (wearing my LITA hat) On Tue, Jan

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

LITA is now the smallest ALA division. Personally, as someone who’s been involved with LITA for 20 years, I think the decrease is due to all the reasons Kevin cites below, and also because of something of an identity crisis - related to the advent of the Internet, as Eric says. LITA is the

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

I’m curious, how large is LITA (Library and Information Technology Association)? [0] How many members does it have? Apparently it has around 3000 members this year. I found this on the ALA membership statistics page: http://www.ala.org/membership/membershipstats_files/divisionstats#lita

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

Le 05/01/2015 17:12, Eric Lease Morgan a écrit : Interesting and thank you. Code4Lib only needs fifty more subscribers to equal LITA’s size. I think this just goes to show, with the advent of the Internet, centralized authorities are not as necessary/useful as they once used to be. —ELM For

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

I think this just goes to show, with the advent of the Internet, centralized authorities are not as necessary/useful as they once used to be. —ELM -- Maybe. I think it it recession-related. The high water mark for nearly all of the groups on that list is 2007 (2006 for one or two). The

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

On Jan 5, 2015, at 11:25 AM, Sylvain Machefert smachef...@u-bordeaux3.fr wrote: Interesting and thank you. Code4Lib only needs fifty more subscribers to equal LITA’s size. I think this just goes to show, with the advent of the Internet, centralized authorities are not as necessary/useful as

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

Also, I would point out that libraries increasingly hire non-librarians in technology positions. That likely means that even if said persons might eventually find Code4Lib, their allegiance to a profession as epitomized by ALA is unlikely. Roy On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Debra Shapiro

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

You can see the Executive Director's membership reports on ALA Connect: Annual 2014 - http://connect.ala.org/node/225631 (pdf) Midwinter 2014 - http://connect.ala.org/node/216881 (pdf) Annual 2013 - http://connect.ala.org/node/208000 (.docx) Midwinter 2013 - http://connect.ala.org/node/197812

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

Salvete! I just wanted to add the point that there can very easily be a union betwixt LITA and Code4Lib (and prolly is a substantial one, though I am definitely guessing at the data). There is naught to make them mutually exclusive. Cheers, Brooke

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

(Putting on LITA Board hat) To pull out some math in case you don't want to sort through the docs, and also make a correction: Yes, LITA's membership decline is faster than average for ALA. No, LITA is not the smallest division; ASCLA and United are quite a bit smaller. (Putting on personal

[CODE4LIB] Job Posting; warm and sunny Florida WAS: [CODE4LIB] lita

www.library.martin.fl.us 772 219-4969 -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Roy Tennant Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 11:42 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita Also, I would point out that libraries

[CODE4LIB] lita

I’m curious, how large is LITA (Library and Information Technology Association)? [0] How many members does it have? [0] LITA - http://www.ala.org/lita/ — ELM

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 10:53 AM, Eric Lease Morgan emor...@nd.edu wrote: I’m curious, how large is LITA (Library and Information Technology Association)? [0] How many members does it have? [0] LITA - http://www.ala.org/lita/ — ELM Apparently it has around 3000 members this year. I found

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

This is why we love you. :P (not a mistake. sent to list. sorry to spam but Andromeda rocksss.) On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 3:38 PM, Andromeda Yelton andromeda.yel...@gmail.com wrote: (Putting on LITA Board hat) To pull out some math in case you don't want to sort through the docs, and also

Re: [CODE4LIB] lita

@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] lita Also, I would point out that libraries increasingly hire non-librarians in technology positions. That likely means that even if said persons might eventually find Code4Lib, their allegiance to a profession as epitomized by ALA is unlikely. Roy On Mon, Jan 5

[CODE4LIB] LITA Education: Come Re-draw the Map with Us! A Webinar Series

Join LITA Education and instructors Mita Williams and Cecily Walker in Re-drawing the Map--a webinar series! Register for a single webinar or all three at a discounted rate! Can't make all the dates but still want to join in? Registered participants will have access to the recorded webinars.

[CODE4LIB] LITA Midwinter Institutes: Registration Opened

Registration for LITA's Midwinter Institutes opened today with ALA's joint registration! Whether you'll be attending Midwinter or are just looking for a great one day continuing education event in the Chicago/Midwest area, we hope you'll join us. We're offering three workshops this year: *

[CODE4LIB] LITA Call for Proposals, ALA Annual 2015

~with apologies for duplication The LITA Program Planning Committee (PPC) is now accepting innovative and creative proposals for the 2015 Annual American Library Association Conference. We're looking for full day pre-conference ideas as well as 60- and 90-minute conference presentations.

[CODE4LIB] LITA Call for Proposals, ALA Annual 2015

The LITA Program Planning Committee (PPC) is now accepting innovative and creative proposals for the 2015 Annual American Library Association Conference. We're looking for full day pre-conference ideas as well as 60- and 90-minute conference presentations. The focus should be on technology in

[CODE4LIB] LITA call for proposals - ALA Annual 2014

Second reminder - Still time to submit - the deadline is August 25, 2013 ~~~ The LITA Program Planning Committee (PPC) is now accepting innovative and creative proposals for the 2014 Annual American Library Association Conference. We're looking for full day

Re: [CODE4LIB] LITA/ALCTS Library Linked Data IG managed discussion at ALA Annual in Chicago

Hi Karen, and others who might be interested; apologies to those who are not The problem with streaming is that, after Jackie's short presentation - which could be captured, and I will try - it's going to be table discussions, and there might be 12 tables. So the noise level is going to be

[CODE4LIB] LITA/ALCTS Library Linked Data IG managed discussion at ALA Annual in Chicago

Linked Data IG managed discussion at ALA Annual in Chicago When: Sunday, June 30, 2013 8:30 am to 10:00 am Where: McCormick Place Convention Center, Room N129 What: The LITA/ALCTS Library Linked Data Interest Group invites you to attend a managed discussion on Sunday, June 30, from 8:30-10:00

Re: [CODE4LIB] LITA/ALCTS Library Linked Data IG managed discussion at ALA Annual in Chicago

Debra - this looks very interesting, and makes me wish I were going to be there. But I'm not. If anyone in the audience is able to stream this, even without great AV quality, please send a message to the list. And for those of you who are going, could you brainstorm about informal streaming?

[CODE4LIB] LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Meeting – Call for Participation at ALA 13

** Apologies for cross-posting** LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Meeting – Call for Participation When: Monday, July 1st, 2013 – 3 – 4pm Where: Palmer House Hilton, Chicago Room The LITA Mobile Computing IG seeks 4-5 short presentations (approximately 15 minutes) on mobile computing for

[CODE4LIB] LITA Heads of Library Technology IG meeting at ALA Annual Conference 2012, Anaheim, CA

LITA Heads of Library Technology IG meeting at ALA Annual Conference 2012, Anaheim, CA Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 10:30am - 12pm Sheraton Garden Grove, Chardonnay Room In addition to a short business meeting there will be presentations: Win Shih from USC Libraries will talk about IT Leadership and

[CODE4LIB] LITA Mobile Computing IG meeting at ALA Annual 2012, Anaheim, CA

apologies for the cross-posting *** * The IG meeting also will be looking for an IG chair volunteer and discuss any programs the IG members are interested in organizing/offering at the next ALA Annual Conference. More details : http://connect.ala.org/node/176080 . ** *LITA Mobile Computing

[CODE4LIB] LITA Forum Proposal Submission Deadline February 17th

The 2012 LITA National Forum Committee seeks proposals for high quality pre-conferences, concurrent sessions and poster sessions for the 15th annual LITA National Forum to be held in Columbus, Ohio, October 4-7, 2012. The 2012 theme is: New World of Data: Discover. Connect. Remix. Due Date for

[CODE4LIB] LITA Mobile Computing IG 'Virtual' Meeting: 1/11 Noon EST

*** Apologies for cross-posting *** Not going to Midwinter? You can still attend and participate in the LITA Mobile Computing IG Virtual Meeting. All you need to do is register for the web meeting below~! ++ LITA Mobile Computing IG Virtual Meeting ++ Meeting Title: LITA Mobile IG Meeting

[CODE4LIB] LITA National Forum: Early Bird Rates Available Through August 15

With apologies for cross-posting... This is a great year to seriously consider attending the LITA Forum. Follow the links below. Best regards, Bonnie - Bonnie Buzzell, Senior Knowledge Systems Librarian Integrated Technology Services, Brown University Library 10 Prospect Street - Box A,

Re: [CODE4LIB] [lita-l] Re: Seeking feedback on database design for an open source software registry

In the E-R diagram, there is a place for a URL and a chunk of HTML code in each Release entity. I was thinking that is where release-specific information would go, and I will update the document to call it out more explicitly. Thanks again, Lori. Peter On Aug 2, 2011, at 7:25 PM, Lori Bowen

Re: [CODE4LIB] [lita-l] Seeking feedback on database design for an open source software registry

This is great feedback, Lori. Based on this and other feedback that I've gotten, I'm going to remove this functionality from the specifications. The gist of what I heard was that the added complexity was not worth the benefit -- particularly for large systems like ILSs and when it is

Re: [CODE4LIB] [lita-l] Re: Seeking feedback on database design for an open source software registry

Congrats on this project, Peter. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 4:28 PM, Peter Murray peter.mur...@lyrasis.org wrote: Great questions, Lori.  Thanks for prompting these clarifications. We're using Drupal as a foundation and are going to be contracting with a Drupal developer to integrate existing

Re: [CODE4LIB] [lita-l] Re: Seeking feedback on database design for an open source software registry

Thanks, Luciano. I am an advocate for the show-me-the-code method. In this case I'm going to give the contracted developer a chance to get a head start before the code is made publicly available. Peter On Jul 27, 2011, at 3:22 AM, Luciano Ramalho wrote: Congrats on this project, Peter.

Re: [CODE4LIB] [lita-l] Re: Seeking feedback on database design for an open source software registry

Great questions, Lori. Thanks for prompting these clarifications. We're using Drupal as a foundation and are going to be contracting with a Drupal developer to integrate existing Drupal modules with any custom field design, taxonomy creation, and plug-in development required to meet the goals.

[CODE4LIB] LITA ALA Session: Identity Management (IdM) and Libraries - Monday, June 27, 2011 - 10:30am

*** With apologies for cross-posting *** http://connect.ala.org/node/137557 LITA ALA Session: Identity Management (IdM) and Libraries: What You Need to Know‹Why You Need to Care When: Monday, June 27, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Convention Center - Rm 288-290 Presenters: Don

[CODE4LIB] LITA Mobile Computing IG meeting at ALA 2011

*apologies for cross-posting* *LITA Mobile Computing IG meeting* June 26, Sunday, 10:30 am – 12pm. Intercontinental New Orleans - Poydras room http://connect.ala.org/node/137605 *We invite you to the great discussion and 4 short presentations at the Mobile Computing IG meeting at ALA 2011. *

[CODE4LIB] LITA Satisfaction Survey

** Apologies for cross-posting ** Technology for libraries is changing at a rapid pace and LITA (The Library and Information Technology Association) serves to keep its members current on these changes and trends. LITA invites you to help us measure how well we are doing as an association.

[CODE4LIB] LITA Drupal IG Meeting at Midwinter

***Apologies for cross-posting*** Are you a library Drupal geek, interested in becoming one, or just curious to know what Drupal can do and is doing for libraries? Come to the LITA Drupal Interest Group meeting on Saturday, January 8th, from 4-5:30 pm, in Room 04 of the San Diego Convention

[CODE4LIB] LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Meeting at ALA Midwinter 2011

**Please excuse the cross-posting** LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Meeting at ALA Midwinter 2011 When: Sun. Jan 9 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Pacific Time) Where: SDCC 31a Come and join us for the exciting, lively, and informal discussion about libraries and mobile devices at the 2011 ALA Midwinter

[CODE4LIB] LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Meeting at ALA Midwinter 2011

-- Apologies for the cross-posting -- LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Meeting at ALA Midwinter 2011 http://connect.ala.org/node/121490 When: Sun. Jan 9 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Pacific Time) Where: SDCC 31a Come and join us for the exciting, lively, and informal discussion about libraries and

[CODE4LIB] LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Presentation Opportunity at ALA MW

Mobile Computing Interest Group Presentation Opportunity at ALA MW It's not too late! If you have attended before or are interested in attending the Mobile Computing Interest Group meeting at ALA 2011 MW at San Diego, please suggest a topic for discussion or presentation that are likely to make

[CODE4LIB] LITA Drupal IG Midwinter Meeting

***Apologies for Cross-Posting*** The LITA Drupal Interest Group provides a forum and support network for people who are currently using or who are planning to use the Drupal Content Management System. The Drupal IG meeting at the ALA Midwinter Meeting will be an open forum for all topics

Re: [CODE4LIB] [lita-l] Systems Tracker

I think that this is a great idea, and I don't know of anything with this scope that exists at the moment. Of the other services mentioned, http://libsuccess.org/ seems like the best fit. Personally, I would build it in Drupal, but you probably knew that. Cary On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 1:43 PM,

[CODE4LIB] LITA National Forum - Early Bird Deadline August 15, 2010

The early bird registration deadline is approaching for the 2010 LITA National Forum, ³The Cloud the Crowd,² to be held Sept. 30 ­ Oct. 3 at the Hilton Downtown in Atlanta, Ga. Now is your opportunity to realize excellent savings on registration for the forum. Prior to Aug. 15, the registration

[CODE4LIB] LITA Forum deadline extension

Please see message below re LITA Forum deadline extension. Why not bring your great ideas back to the Southeast? Atlanta in the fall... Best, Bonnie .. Bonnie Buzzell, Senior Knowledge Systems Librarian Integrated Technology