Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2024 WaitList
Hi, This is a legitimate frustration. I've been in this position, too. I think it's a product of being a small organization. The Open Repositories of the world are big enough that they can accommodate a lot more people and can keep registration open a lot longer. -Carol On Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 11:21 AM Matthew Adair wrote: > I have to express some general frustration here > I think it is very poor practice for ANY conference [stares at DLF] to open > registration before a final schedule of events / speakers / sessions is > distributed. Many of us have limited professional development funding and > need to base our choices on CONTENT. I recognize there are those who, quite > legitimately, always attend particular conferences. Unfortunately, not all > of us have that luxury. > > -Matt > > > *Matt Adair* > Archivist for Digital Imaging and Infrastructure > > Bentley Historical Library > 1150 Beal Avenue > Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2113 > 734-647-3537 > > > > On Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 11:03 AM Ken Varnum wrote: > > > If you are interested in attending Code4Lib 2024, *we encourage you to > get > > on the waitlist as soon as possible*, as it is growing daily. > > > > We are planning to do some work next week to confirm the total spots we > > have available after moving any accepted speakers and poster presenters > > from the waitlist. After we have done that, we are hoping to be able to > > register some additional people from the waitlist, but should have a > better > > idea of how many by the end of next week. You are welcome to reach back > out > > for an update (code4...@concentra-cms.com) if you don’t hear from us by > > March 8th. > > > > Ken Varnum > > Code4Lib2024 local planning committee > > > > -- > > Ken Varnum > > Senior Program Manager and Discovery Strategist > > Library Information Technology | University of Michigan Library > > var...@umich.edu | *he, him, his* > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.lib.umich.edu_users_varnum=DwIFaQ=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ=J-Vmhy5bW8ud1Q_151xZ3w=vDL4t7MrO3flJYW3NJKq67zyYvM8tpLlBxEbK1RS5JgvNu-I-bD78tj86GOqalxT=grpR8XHrIrge0uf3htEi2WKEtxdTPC8cXLgoV07T8Xk= > > > > *Want to improve transparency in library discovery? Submit your Open > > Discovery Initiative (ODI) conformance statement > > < > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__groups.niso.org_apps_group-5Fpublic_download.php_23872_NISO-5FRP-2D19-2D2020-5FODI-5FOpen-5FDiscovery-5FInitiative.pdf=DwIFaQ=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ=J-Vmhy5bW8ud1Q_151xZ3w=vDL4t7MrO3flJYW3NJKq67zyYvM8tpLlBxEbK1RS5JgvNu-I-bD78tj86GOqalxT=LUisazJHwyMNlKpeb2pXZkHjzvLj68nJVdz_sHxLBDI= > > > > > and > > be part of the solution.* > > > > > > On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM Brian Gorman > wrote: > > > > > Hello All! > > > > > > I am not sure if this is the proper place to ask this question but we > > were > > > looking at attending the upcoming Code4Lib conference in Ann Arbor. We > > > tried to sign up but it appears as though we only have the option to > join > > > the waitlist. We are based out of Alabama so it is important for us to > > > make travel arrangements some time in advance. How could I get an idea > > of > > > the likelihood of being able to attend the conference? > > > > > > Brian Gorman > > > Manager of Product Development > > > Book Systems, Inc. > > > -- Carol Kassel Director of Digital Library Technology Services NYU Libraries she/her/hers c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] error when posting a job on Code4Lib Job board?
I got this error a few weeks back, and I just tried again another time and it worked. I thought it was sunspots. On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 8:43 AM Eric Arnold Fritzler wrote: > Hi everyone, > > We have a new job opening at the Center. I've tried yesterday and today to > post on the Code4Lib job board, but keep receiving an error message: > > We're sorry, but something went wrong. > If you are the application owner check the logs for more information. > > I've compared what I am trying to post to other recently posted jobs to > ensure that it isn't a formatting error on my part. I've found comparable > formatting on the site. Does anyone know the contact information for the > admin of the job board to see if there is anything wrong with the site? > > Thanks for your help. > > Eric Fritzler > Senior Manager for Metadata and Discovery > Center for Jewish History > 15 W. 16th Street > New York, NY 10011 > 212-294-8301 x1054 > eafritz...@cjh.org<mailto:eafritz...@cjh.org> > -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services she/her/hers c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Skills development for a new Systems Librarian
Hi Erica, Is there a training budget that you can take advantage of? There are some great classes but they cost money. For example, DeEtta Jones offers some great leadership training classes: https://www.deettajones.com/upcoming-programs Best wishes, Carol On Wed, May 11, 2022 at 5:40 PM Erica FINDLEY wrote: > All, > > In the past 3 years I have been taking on some System Admin > responsibilities for our ILS. My area of responsibility is supporting > Technical Services staff and I do things like troubleshooting, > configuration, and workflow review. ILS responsibilities are shared by a > very large team in my library and I am one member of that team. > > I feel like I have good technical skills like knowledge of the ILS, problem > solving, tenacity, and technical documentation. > > I am looking for some resources to start helping me develop some softer > skills like setting priorities, collaboration, training, delegation, and > internal customer service. I feel like I can do better especially in how I > support people running in to issues. > > I would really appreciate some recommendations from you all for resources > to help me in these areas. > > Thanks in advance, > > *Erica Findley (she/her)* > *Systems & Metadata Librarian* > *x80591* > Multnomah County Library > Isom Operations Center: Thu 8 am - 5 pm, Fri 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm > Teleworking: Mon - Wed 8 am - 5 pm, Fri 8 am - 12 pm > multcolib.org < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.multcolib.org_=DwIBaQ=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ=J-Vmhy5bW8ud1Q_151xZ3w=WdW0aS_IHrajNG090FtKXPrVTeNgrIFQxsZs0G6J8dOOcpnolyncfpI__CJstW-1=wc3UceRa870fcWnSMj9EZACwJ8yH0KicNKkHxU_t5Bw= > > > My pronouns are she/her/hers > -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services she/her/hers c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Video content creation policies?
Hi, At NYU, we inherit policy from the university and from central IT. Here is a link to the captioning guidelines for A/V: https://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/help-and-service-status/accessibility/accessibility-checklist/media-synchronized-captions.html In my area (digital library), we have thousands of hours of A/V and it is cost prohibitive to hand-correct all of the captions. I'm not sure if this is an issue for you. We had a plan to address this officially through university channels, and then the pandemic hit, and we've just been muddling along by ourselves and trying not to bother anyone, while still adhering to the spirit of the rules and doing the best we can with the resources we have. Hope this helps! Best, Carol On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 11:53 AM Kate Deibel < 001fd0f2bb98-dmarc-requ...@lists.clir.org> wrote: > We mandate captioning as well. Kaltura does auto-captions but both myself > and the university mandate checking and editing the captions soon after > posting. Anyone who says the auto-captioning and pretty much perfect are > made to wear the silliest of hats and sit in the corner of a circular room. > > Katherine (Kate) Deibel | PhD > Inclusion & Accessibility Librarian > Syracuse University Libraries > T 315.443.7178 > kndei...@syr.edu > 222 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244 > Syracuse University > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries On Behalf Of > Pennington, Buddy D. > Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:49 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Video content creation policies? > > We don't have a formal policy but we are putting our library video content > on Panopto and we do captioning. > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries On Behalf Of > Koshoffer, Amy (koshofae) > Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:47 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Video content creation policies? > > WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be > a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT > System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, > clicking links, or responding to this email. > > Hi Kyle > > Would you be willing to share what you find. > > Here is a link the page at UC - > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.uc.edu_about_accessibility-2Dnetwork_getting-2Dstarted_policy.html=DwIFAg=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ=J-Vmhy5bW8ud1Q_151xZ3w=WVrgxMuBwBqsenroQHoVzGtOyW35pZxCO-Oc4Bzna98=ZXXikiUzThmh-EnPoJFsuKM4qGbK0SnV2e7k8wMIJhc= > . We use Kaltura and require captioning. > > And a checklist for video/audio content > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.uc.edu_content_dam_uc_ucit_media_accessibility-2Dnetwork_bestpractice_best-2Dpractices-2Dvideo-2Daudio.pdf=DwIFAg=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ=J-Vmhy5bW8ud1Q_151xZ3w=WVrgxMuBwBqsenroQHoVzGtOyW35pZxCO-Oc4Bzna98=IbsuahNCD9-YLwvIHm5M9NV9ci8Haa2agYGsYi3epIM= > > Cheers, > Amy Koshoffer (pronounced "K-osh-offer") > she/her(s) > Assistant Director of Research & Data Services | UC Libraries [orcid > small]ORCID -0001-8130-103X< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__orcid.org_-2D0001-2D8130-2D103X=DwIFAg=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ=J-Vmhy5bW8ud1Q_151xZ3w=WVrgxMuBwBqsenroQHoVzGtOyW35pZxCO-Oc4Bzna98=Y-ZMV7YYQgnK4aRO_Eg6oDwFhJ6CF5wp_ITDIwx-l8A= > > > > amy.koshof...@uc.edu<mailto:amy.koshof...@uc.edu> (preferred) | (513) > 556-1310 Research & Data Services< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__libraries.uc.edu_research-2Dteaching-2Dsupport_research-2Ddata-2Dservices.html=DwIFAg=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ=J-Vmhy5bW8ud1Q_151xZ3w=WVrgxMuBwBqsenroQHoVzGtOyW35pZxCO-Oc4Bzna98=4Yk1Hc0PA9pXgpk1JKorJQTsJpC3ddOz75BQj9-KwaA= > > (Data, GIS, Informatics) > > Cheers, > Amy > > From: Code for Libraries on behalf of Kyle > Breneman > Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:32 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Video content creation policies? > > I'm looking for policies that govern the library's creation of > public-facing video content. Anyone have an internal policy stipulating > where videos are stored or mandating captioning? > > Kyle Breneman > University of Baltimore > -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services she/her/hers c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] WARC --> static HTML?
Hi Demian, What kind of dynamic site is it? I've decommissioned old Drupal and Wordpress sites by essentially doing a big wget and generating a bunch of HTML pages. It's not perfect, and it depends on the site in question, but it has worked well enough. I wonder if that could serve as a Plan B for you. Best wishes, Carol On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 10:37 AM Demian Katz wrote: > Hello, everyone – > > I’ve been struggling with a use case that feels like it can’t be unique to > my situation. Wondering if anyone else has solved this! > > We’ve decommissioned an old dynamic site, and we still want to make the > content available in a static form. It was a large and complex site with a > lot of pages, and after trying a variety of solutions, we ended up > harvesting it all into a WARC file. This is great for archival purposes, > but we’re struggling with presentation. > > The problem with serving content from a WARC is that it seems to be > unbearably slow in every solution we try. (And when I say unbearably, I > mean “40 minutes to load one page using pywb” – not kidding). > > I assume that this slowness has to do with dynamically navigating around > in a multi-gigabyte file to retrieve things… but really all we want to do > is serve up static content. > > Is there some tool that can simply unpack a WARC into a directory of > static files that can be navigated quickly? It seems like this should be > possible, but I’m coming up empty in searching. > > And just to be clear: I understand that unpacking a WARC probably won’t > retain all of the richness of detail that dynamic retrieval from the WARC > can provide, and I certainly don’t plan to throw away the WARC… but for > people who just want to quickly navigate content from the most > recently-crawled version of the old site, I want a solution that will > perform acceptably, and I haven’t found it yet. > > Thanks for any and all advice! > > - Demian > -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services she/her/hers c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
[CODE4LIB] Preserving content from a closed Facebook group?
Hi all, I wondered if anyone here has any experience in preserving the content of a closed Facebook group. I thought it would be straightforward to create some kind of archive, or download all the photos, or really anything. But it isn't. Searching for a solution yields a variety of interesting options but I'm not sure what to try. Please note that I used to write commands but now I'm a manager-type who only issues commands. However, I can roll up my sleeves and try to remember what I used to be able to do, if that's what it takes. Thank you! -Carol -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services she/her/hers c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] [EXT] Re: [CODE4LIB] A/V and accessibility
Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your replies! I'll reply to each of you individually as well. In answer to your question about which auto-captioning solutions we're looking at, there are 2 main solutions we have our eye on. One is VerbIt and the other is Konch. Both appear to offer reasonable accuracy in the languages we need, though we are still evaluating. Still, as with any of these solutions, they miss some domain-specific vocabulary as well as anything that's mumbled or otherwise hard to understand. Also, we need to figure out our workflow for generating captions/transcripts, getting them into our infrastructure, and allowing for hand corrections and the workflow for revisions resulting from same. The devil is in the details! Best wishes, Carol > > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries On Behalf Of Carol > Kassel > Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 11:31 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG > Subject: [CODE4LIB] A/V and accessibility > > Hi, > > We're working on a roadmap for making A/V content from Special > Collections accessible. For those of you who have been through this > process, you know that one of the big-ticket items is captions and > transcripts. In our exploration of options, we've found a couple of pretty > good auto-captioning solutions. Their accuracy is about as good as what > you'd get from performing OCR on scanned book pages, which libraries do all > the time. One possibility is to perform auto-captioning on all items and > then provide hand-captioning upon request for the specific items where a > patron needs better captions. > > This idea will be better supported if we know what our peer > institutions are doing... so what are you doing? Thanks to those to whom > I've reached out personally; your information has helped tremendously. Now > I'd like to find out from others how they've handled this issue. > > Thank you, > > Carol > > -- > Carol Kassel > Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library > Technology Services c...@nyu.edu > (212) 992-9246 > dlib.nyu.edu > > > -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
[CODE4LIB] A/V and accessibility
Hi, We're working on a roadmap for making A/V content from Special Collections accessible. For those of you who have been through this process, you know that one of the big-ticket items is captions and transcripts. In our exploration of options, we've found a couple of pretty good auto-captioning solutions. Their accuracy is about as good as what you'd get from performing OCR on scanned book pages, which libraries do all the time. One possibility is to perform auto-captioning on all items and then provide hand-captioning upon request for the specific items where a patron needs better captions. This idea will be better supported if we know what our peer institutions are doing... so what are you doing? Thanks to those to whom I've reached out personally; your information has helped tremendously. Now I'd like to find out from others how they've handled this issue. Thank you, Carol -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Arabic OCR?
Hi Matt, I'm going to have someone on my end contact you directly, but for the other code4lib-ers out there who are interested: it's a simple question with a complicated answer. It depends on the corpus you have to work with. You also have to prep your files carefully. The leading solution is a program called Sakhr, but you have to spend time training it. Tesseract and Abbyy work, too, but their accuracy depends on a variety of factors. Best wishes, Carol On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 5:56 PM, Matt Sherman <matt.r.sher...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I was hoping someone could point me to some programs that might be > helpful. I am helping a scholar plan a large scale digitization of his > collection of Arabic books so he can work abroad and need to find out the > best way to scan and OCR them. While I know generally how to look into the > scanning of the books, though if anyone knows some good services that > aren't too expensive let me know, the bigger question is how well we can > OCR them. Does anyone have advice of how to run OCR on non-Roman character > texts? Particularly in this case in Arabic. Any insights would be helpful > as we put this plan together so can develop this project and its budget > appropriately. Thanks for any information you folks can provide. > > Matt Sherman > -- Carol Kassel Senior Manager, Digital Library Infrastructure NYU Digital Library Technology Services c...@nyu.edu (212) 992-9246 dlib.nyu.edu
