Re: [CODE4LIB] c4l2010 T-Shirt Design Contest Extended to Jan. 6th
I don't think I have a vote--I'm just a lurker and unlikely to be going to the get-together--but I'd say the contest is over. This is excellent! Sharon M. Foster, JD, MLS Technology Librarian http://firstgentrekkie.blogspot.com/ Have you tried switching it off and on again? On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 11:47 AM, Michael Vandenburg michael.vandenb...@queensu.ca wrote: Here's my entry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44207...@n00/4209105274/ 2d barcode linking to conference website generated with Google Chart API: http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qrchs=300x300chl=http://code4lib.or g/conference/2010/ text in 04b-03 pixel font from: http://www.dafont.com/04b-03.font proprietary high-end graphics software used to put it together: MS Paint -Michael _ Michael Vandenburg | Systems Librarian | Queen's University Libraries Kingston ON, K7L 5C4 | 613-533-6000 x 74536 -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Rosalyn Metz Sent: December 21, 2009 3:40 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] c4l2010 T-Shirt Design Contest Extended to Jan. 6th Hello All, Since we have yet to receive any submissions for T-Shirt designs, we are extending the contest until January 6th. This will give those of us with time off due to the holidays a chance to ignore family by creating an awesome design for the t-shirts. And those of you without time off can ignore work by creating an awesome design for the t-shirts. Either way something can be ignored. Remember that like in years past, the design should be one color. Please send any submissions to Rosalyn Metz at rosalynm...@gmail.com. Rosalyn
[CODE4LIB] Alert! Programming skills could transform librarians' roles
Dude doesn't mention code4lib. Dude should do better research. Programming skills could transform librarians' roles To keep pace with information changes and the needs of users, librarians need some programming skills, argues David Stuart http://www.researchinformation.info/features/feature.php?feature_id=245 -- Glen Newton | glen.new...@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Researcher, Information Science, CISTI Research NRC W3C Advisory Committee Representative http://tinyurl.com/yvchmu tel/t l: 613-990-9163 | facsimile/t l copieur 613-952-8246 Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CISTI) National Research Council Canada (NRC)| M-55, 1200 Montreal Road http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ Institut canadien de l'information scientifique et technique (ICIST) Conseil national de recherches Canada | M-55, 1200 chemin Montr al Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada --
Re: [CODE4LIB] Alert!
This is an interesting piece. I don't think I would go so far as to advocate all librarians become programmers anymore than to advocate that all chefs should become forgers of their own cutlery. Awareness though, of how these things are made, and the user of such tools having input into their design should be sufficient. Everything is an API, really. The handle of a knife is an interface just as much a programming language is to a computer. He makes good points about APIs, but it's a little too web-centric. Layers of abstraction may be a better term than API. Only now, after over 20 years of watching this thing grow up, am I becoming convinced that this Web stuff may be here to stay for awhile. Not because it's particularly good (it's pretty awful by design) but because the approach has gained so much momentum. APIs do really affect how we look at things. They are the containers into which we pour content. Peter Schlumpf www.avantilibrarysystems.com -Original Message- From: Glen Newton glen.new...@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Sent: Dec 23, 2009 12:10 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Alert! Programming skills could transform librarians' roles Dude doesn't mention code4lib. Dude should do better research. Programming skills could transform librarians' roles To keep pace with information changes and the needs of users, librarians need some programming skills, argues David Stuart http://www.researchinformation.info/features/feature.php?feature_id=245 -- Glen Newton | glen.new...@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Researcher, Information Science, CISTI Research NRC W3C Advisory Committee Representative http://tinyurl.com/yvchmu tel/t l: 613-990-9163 | facsimile/t l copieur 613-952-8246 Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CISTI) National Research Council Canada (NRC)| M-55, 1200 Montreal Road http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ Institut canadien de l'information scientifique et technique (ICIST) Conseil national de recherches Canada | M-55, 1200 chemin Montr al Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada --
[CODE4LIB] open position: Large-scale Data Conversion/Validation Programmer, Univ of Mich LIbrary IT
(Please forward as appropriate.) University of Michigan Library IT Core Services is looking for a talented, resourceful systems programmer to develop and maintain software systems. A principal activity within LIT Core Services is the development of a massive digital archiving infrastructure to support our scanning partnership with Google; the archive currently contains over 5 million items (200 TB) and is projected to grow to over 10 million items (400 TB) over the duration of the project. Programming projects will initially consist of developing systems to process and validate incoming data, diagnosing data problems, and large-scale transformation of textual and image data. Background: The Library Information Technology (LIT) division provides comprehensive technology support and guidance for the University of Michigan Library system, including hosting digital library collections, coordinating electronic publishing initiatives, and supporting traditional library services (circulation of materials and management of metadata). The Core Services unit of LIT concentrates on server infrastructure, systems integration, and automation of workflows for the library system. Core Services undertakes projects in a number of technology areas, including (for example) server deployment and administration, automation, access control systems used daily by the University community, and distributed systems that manage the flow of millions of scanned page images per week. Core Services operates a growing server infrastructure based primarily on Linux, but partially on Solaris, consisting of approximately 70 servers and over 800 TB of storage spread across three data centers. Job Requirements: Required: Bachelors degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated programming abilities in any applicable language; strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desired: Expertise with DAS, NAS, and SAN storage systems; experience in Linux/Solaris administration; experience in database administration; experience with developing XSLT transformations. FLSA: exempt Hours: 40 hours/week Target Salary Range: dependent on education relevant experience Note: This is a two year term appointment For additional information, please contact csnavely at umich dot edu.
