Re: [CODE4LIB] Interesting uses of WorldCat affiliate tools and search extensions
Karen, We recently launched an application that provides a single user interface for requesting returnable items from our 4 shared resource systems. We use the WorldCat search box as our starting point. Instead of passing the OpenURL from WorldCat directly to our link resolver, we intercept it and use the ISBN to 1) do a look-up in our catalog (we redirect if a circulating copy is available), 2) query our III INNReach catalog, 3) query two Sirsi-Dynix URSA consortium catalogs, and 4) default to our ILLiad system if the request can't be placed in one of the direct borrow systems. Instead of having to navigate different proprietary systems, each with its own search interface and login method, the user now searches once in WorldCat, authenticates once, and our application goes to work behind the scenes. The public description of the system is at: http://dl.lib.brown.edu/libweb/services/easyBorrow.php We're in the process of creating a site with technical details and code. The architecture is quite modular and webservice based and could be adapted/expanded by others. (We're currently using java, python, and php.) Two of our project team members will be signing up for lightning/5-minute madness talks at the upcoming Access (Birkin Diana) and LITA (Bonnie Buzzell) conferences. Jean Rainwater Co-leader, Integrated Technology Services Brown University Library [EMAIL PROTECTED] 401.863.9031 On 9/26/07, K.G. Schneider [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Originally posted elsewhere. Despite the direction of my original request, I'm getting such good developer-level responses to this question that I'm reposting to code4lib to say if you are doing something interesting, I'm interested. Karen G. Schneider On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:13:32 -0400, K.G. Schneider [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: For a report I'm writing, I'm hunting around for interesting and successful uses of end-user-oriented WorldCat affiliate tools and search extensions (or interesting and UNsuccessful deployments...), such as: * WorldCat Search Box. Creates a WorldCat search box on home pages, blogs, and other websites; available preconfigured in two sizes, but (I think) can be tweaked for other configurations. Requires (free) WorldCat registration. * WorldCat links with embedded search terms. OCLC provides syntaxes for deeplinking to WorldCat results, suitable for embedding in courseware, etc. * Other things: a Firefox browser search extension and a Yahoo! toolbar for Internet Explorer that allow WorldCat searches from browser toolbars, and a Google toolbar for either Internet Explorer or Firefox that links directly to WorldCat results when it detects ISBNs on web pages. (Interesting uses of xISBN, WorldCat registry search/detail, or the OpenURL Gateway also welcome, but not as central.) I see some of these tools on various library websites, and use a couple of them myself, but I'm looking more carefully for the benefits/payback of these tools beyond yup, it's on our website or I use it myself. Writing under the umbrella of biblio-officialdom I am -- Karen G. Schneider Research Development College Center for Library Automation http://www.cclaflorida.org Voice: 850-922-3159 AIM/Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Web4lib mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Interesting uses of WorldCat affiliate tools and search extensions
Cool examples, all. This is indeed the sort of thing I was thinking about. (Not this specific one, of course : ) Karen G. Schneider On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:30:03 -0400, jean rainwater [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Karen, We recently launched an application that provides a single user interface for requesting returnable items from our 4 shared resource systems. We use the WorldCat search box as our starting point. Instead of passing the OpenURL from WorldCat directly to our link resolver, we intercept it and use the ISBN to 1) do a look-up in our catalog (we redirect if a circulating copy is available), 2) query our III INNReach catalog, 3) query two Sirsi-Dynix URSA consortium catalogs, and 4) default to our ILLiad system if the request can't be placed in one of the direct borrow systems. Instead of having to navigate different proprietary systems, each with its own search interface and login method, the user now searches once in WorldCat, authenticates once, and our application goes to work behind the scenes. The public description of the system is at: http://dl.lib.brown.edu/libweb/services/easyBorrow.php We're in the process of creating a site with technical details and code. The architecture is quite modular and webservice based and could be adapted/expanded by others. (We're currently using java, python, and php.) Two of our project team members will be signing up for lightning/5-minute madness talks at the upcoming Access (Birkin Diana) and LITA (Bonnie Buzzell) conferences. Jean Rainwater Co-leader, Integrated Technology Services Brown University Library [EMAIL PROTECTED] 401.863.9031 On 9/26/07, K.G. Schneider [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Originally posted elsewhere. Despite the direction of my original request, I'm getting such good developer-level responses to this question that I'm reposting to code4lib to say if you are doing something interesting, I'm interested. Karen G. Schneider On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:13:32 -0400, K.G. Schneider [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: For a report I'm writing, I'm hunting around for interesting and successful uses of end-user-oriented WorldCat affiliate tools and search extensions (or interesting and UNsuccessful deployments...), such as: * WorldCat Search Box. Creates a WorldCat search box on home pages, blogs, and other websites; available preconfigured in two sizes, but (I think) can be tweaked for other configurations. Requires (free) WorldCat registration. * WorldCat links with embedded search terms. OCLC provides syntaxes for deeplinking to WorldCat results, suitable for embedding in courseware, etc. * Other things: a Firefox browser search extension and a Yahoo! toolbar for Internet Explorer that allow WorldCat searches from browser toolbars, and a Google toolbar for either Internet Explorer or Firefox that links directly to WorldCat results when it detects ISBNs on web pages. (Interesting uses of xISBN, WorldCat registry search/detail, or the OpenURL Gateway also welcome, but not as central.) I see some of these tools on various library websites, and use a couple of them myself, but I'm looking more carefully for the benefits/payback of these tools beyond yup, it's on our website or I use it myself. Writing under the umbrella of biblio-officialdom I am -- Karen G. Schneider Research Development College Center for Library Automation http://www.cclaflorida.org Voice: 850-922-3159 AIM/Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Web4lib mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib/
Re: [CODE4LIB] LC class scheme in XML or spreadsheet?
Since Kevin and Tod were interested in the data, I've uploaded to the web. You can download either the Access database or the tab-delimited data export from here: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/staff/ejlynema/lc/ I noted on the page that this data is only available for public domain use within the US (according to my understanding of the copyright). So I guess if you wanted to use it outside of the US, you'd need to contact LC regarding permission. Maybe someone else can correct me if I'm wrong on that. I noticed the the tab-delimited export doesn't include the column headers, so you may need to look at the database to figure out what's going on. It's pretty self-explanatory, except the last column of data represents the level within the hierarchy for the call number range. Let me know if anybody has questions. -emily Kevin S. Clarke wrote: I'd be interested in seeing it. Thanks, Kevin On 9/26/07, Emily Lynema [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also have the LC data. Right now it's in an Access database that includes the start and end of each call number range, and its level in the hierarchy. Which, of course, can become a number of other data formats as desired. :) I've exported it as delimited text to parse into XML via Perl in the past (unfortunately that XML format is proprietary and not useful to others). I don't have it posted for download anywhere, but could do if folks are interested. -emily -- Date:Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:18:40 -0400 From:Ed Summers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LC class scheme in XML or spreadsheet? It's funny this subject just came up on one of the open-library discussion lists this week [1]. A whiles ago now Rob Sanderson, Brian Rhea (University of Liverpool) and I pulled down the LC Classification Outline pdf files, converted them to text, wrote a python munger to convert the text into what ended up being a SKOS RDF file. We made the code available [2] and you can see the resulting SKOS (which needs some URI work) [3]. It's kind of a work in progress (still). I wanted to get to the point that the rdf file was leveraged in a little python library (possibly as a pickled data structure) for easily validating LC numbers and looking them up in the outline. I'd be interested in any feedback. //Ed [1] http://mail.archive.org/pipermail/ol-lib/2007-September/69.html [2] http://inkdroid.org/svn/lcco-skos/trunk/rdfizer/ [3] http://inkdroid.org/tmp/lcco.rdf -- End of CODE4LIB Digest - 21 Sep 2007 to 24 Sep 2007 (#2007-184) *** -- Emily Lynema Systems Librarian for Digital Projects Information Technology, NCSU Libraries 919-513-8031 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Emily Lynema Systems Librarian for Digital Projects Information Technology, NCSU Libraries 919-513-8031 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] LC class scheme in XML or spreadsheet?
On Sep 25, 2007, at 9:59 AM, Andrew Nagy wrote: I will echo something that Roy mentioned in the thread from a few weeks back, would the LOC be willing to create a web service where you could supply a call number and it would return the heirarchy of topic areas for that number? An Access hack suggestion! http://access2007.uvic.ca/?page_id=8 --- Birkin James Diana Programmer, Integrated Technology Services Brown University Library [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] LC class scheme in XML or spreadsheet?
On 9/25/07, Andrew Nagy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This topic came up a few weeks ago on code4lib too, where were you Ed!? :) Sorry Andrew, I was probably busy executing @blockparty in #code4lib :-) I will echo something that Roy mentioned in the thread from a few weeks back, would the LOC be willing to create a web service where you could supply a call number and it would return the heirarchy of topic areas for that number? It's a good idea. I know there's significant interest here at LC to follow OCLC's lead in making data and services available to the public. In particular I know there's a rich API hiding behind the NDNP aka ChroniclingAmerica [1] project that's waiting to be documented and released. I'm personally hopeful that we'll see some of these services and data feeds emerge in the coming year. I don't know if Roy mentioned this when it came up, but Rob Sanderson (azaroth) actually added a simple server [2], and a mod_python handler [3] to that skos code I pointed at in the previous email. So you could run the service yourself. Of course the point of running it at LC would be that it could be kept up to date, and hopefully would be more than just the outline. Maybe a bunch of us could get together and brainstorm about what some services and feeds could look like at the next code4libcon? //Ed [1] http://www.loc.gov/chroniclingamerica/ [2] http://www.inkdroid.org/svn/lcco-skos/trunk/rdfizer/lccn/server.py [3] http://www.inkdroid.org/svn/lcco-skos/trunk/rdfizer/lccn/handler.py //Ed
[CODE4LIB] library find and bibliographic citation export?
Hi, I'm interested to know if anyone working with LibraryFind has begun work to create a tool for bibliographic export to citation management tools like refworks, etc. Thanks! Tim +++ Tim Shearer Web Development Coordinator The University Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] 919-962-1288 +++
[CODE4LIB] Systems Librarian position announcement
The Seattle Public Library is accepting applications for the position of Systems Librarian, as described below. TITLE: Systems Librarian DEPARTMENT: Information Technology - Central Library APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. Applications will be first reviewed October 8, 2007. Job Number: Invitation to Compete #34-07 Pay Range: $66,788.80 - $81,161.60 annually Hours: 80 hours per pay period with a variable schedule that may include evenings and weekends. SPECIAL NOTES: This position is open until filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration. Full description of position duties and requirements, with application information can be viewed at: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_openings_detailcid=1189709230982 OVERVIEW: The Systems Librarian serves as the lead administrator for the Library's integrated library system (SirsiDynix Horizon), and is responsible for all aspects thereof, including development and maintenance of interfaces between Horizon and other systems, integration of locally developed and third party applications with Horizon, functional support for all Horizon modules, and creation of custom SQL reports. The Horizon system includes modules for cataloging, acquisitions, serials, circulation, and an online catalog (HIP - Horizon Information Portal), and interacts with telephony notification, RFID Self-checkout, patron authentication, e-payment, and computer reservation and timing systems. The Horizon Integrated Library System (ILS) manages an inventory of over 2 million items, and an annual circulation of over 9 million. Reporting to the Manager of Library Applications and Systems, the Systems Librarian's duties require a fundamental understanding of library practices, principles and culture; combined with a deep functional understanding of technology and how to apply it in the library environment. The Systems Librarian is challenged to deliver client-centered library services to a diverse user community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include: * Primary responsibility is assuring that the Library's critical business system, the Horizon integrated library system (ILS), accurately and reliably provides access to the Library's information resources and circulating materials for the public, librarians, and library staff. * Administer, configure and optimize the ILS and its partner products (HIP, WebReporter, RPA, TeleCirc, etc.), manage user accounts and security, assure system and database security and integrity; and perform all database maintenance, including upgrades, indexing, and data clean-up and purges. * Write and program custom reports and scripts for undertaking routine and non-routine maintenance database tasks using SQL or a similar reporting and database modification language. * Plan, coordinate and implement Horizon and HIP projects, enhancements, maintenance and updates, serving as a departmental lead or project manager for assigned projects, with an awareness how library services and units could be impacted, and how to mitigate adverse impacts. * Collaborate with other librarians and IT professionals to develop and implement automated solutions that enhance or expand the library services, information resources, or user searching and access capabilities (Open URL resolving systems, federated search products, self-service applications). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS include: * Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program. * 3+ years progressively responsible experience with library automation systems (ILS) or other major database systems (system administration, database maintenance, custom reports). * Working knowledge of professionally accepted library standards of classification, cataloging and data transmission (USMARC format, metadata standards, authority control, Dewey Decimal Classification System, Library of Congress Subject Headings, SIP, X12, etc.); and experience/understanding of their application and implications in library automated systems. * Demonstrated solid understanding of typical library functions that are automated (circulation, reference, online catalogs, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, interlibrary loan, etc.) and the knowledge of data, management, and service interdependencies among these integrated components. * Extensive experience with SQL or a similar database reporting and modification language, and with RDBMS (Sybase, MS SQL, Oracle) administration. * Extensive scripting experience in a Windows NT/2000/XP or UNIX environment, or other programming or SQL/report languages experience. Please review the full description of position duties and requirements before applying at: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_openings_detailcid=1189709230982 HOW TO APPLY: This position is open until filled. Beginning
Re: [CODE4LIB] library find and bibliographic citation export?
I believe that LibraryFind includes COinS but they aren't working quite right in the current version. If the COinS were working correctly (which they are supposed to in the next version) then Zotero would read them and allow you to import results. I don't know of anyone who has added a citation export feature otherwise though. Jeremy or Terry please correct me if I've got my COinS information in which version confused. Karen On 9/27/07 11:57 AM, Tim Shearer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm interested to know if anyone working with LibraryFind has begun work to create a tool for bibliographic export to citation management tools like refworks, etc. Thanks! Tim +++ Tim Shearer Web Development Coordinator The University Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] 919-962-1288 +++ -- Karen A. Coombs Head of Libraries' Web Services University of Houston 114 University Libraries Houston, TX 77204-2000 Phone: (713) 743-3713 Fax: (713) 743-9811 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] library find and bibliographic citation export?
COINs are included in the output, but because the current pages are loaded via AJAX, the data isn't visible to browser plugins like Libx, Zotero, etc. 0.8.3 will remove nearly all the ajax -- and when that happens, the COINS data should be visible. --TR *** Terry Reese Cataloger for Networked Resources Digital Production Unit Head Oregon State University Libraries Corvallis, OR 97331 tel: 541-737-6384 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http: http://oregonstate.edu/~reeset *** From: Code for Libraries on behalf of Karen Coombs Sent: Thu 9/27/2007 11:31 AM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] library find and bibliographic citation export? I believe that LibraryFind includes COinS but they aren't working quite right in the current version. If the COinS were working correctly (which they are supposed to in the next version) then Zotero would read them and allow you to import results. I don't know of anyone who has added a citation export feature otherwise though. Jeremy or Terry please correct me if I've got my COinS information in which version confused. Karen On 9/27/07 11:57 AM, Tim Shearer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm interested to know if anyone working with LibraryFind has begun work to create a tool for bibliographic export to citation management tools like refworks, etc. Thanks! Tim +++ Tim Shearer Web Development Coordinator The University Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] 919-962-1288 +++ -- Karen A. Coombs Head of Libraries' Web Services University of Houston 114 University Libraries Houston, TX 77204-2000 Phone: (713) 743-3713 Fax: (713) 743-9811 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] library find and bibliographic citation export?
A reminder that the data model for OpenURL/COinS does not have all metadata fields: only one author allowed, no abstract, etc. You may want to consider using unAPI instead of COinS. DLF Aquifer has a Rails presentation layer and is using unAPI. The unAPI interface is exposing MODS, which is the native format. I've also asked for RIS to get exposed as well for EndNote/RefWorks support. I tested the developer's code this week; the unAPI part is in great shape, but the Zotero import part still needs a bit of polish before it's final. Expected open source release eventually but I'm not sure the ETA. --SET Godmar Back wrote: FWIW, if we really wanted to, we could process COinS even if they show up via AJAX (at least in FF via DOMChanged event.) - Godmar On 9/27/07, Reese, Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: COINs are included in the output, but because the current pages are loaded via AJAX, the data isn't visible to browser plugins like Libx, Zotero, etc. 0.8.3 will remove nearly all the ajax -- and when that happens, the COINS data should be visible. --TR *** Terry Reese Cataloger for Networked Resources Digital Production Unit Head Oregon State University Libraries Corvallis, OR 97331 tel: 541-737-6384 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http: http://oregonstate.edu/~reeset *** From: Code for Libraries on behalf of Karen Coombs Sent: Thu 9/27/2007 11:31 AM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] library find and bibliographic citation export? I believe that LibraryFind includes COinS but they aren't working quite right in the current version. If the COinS were working correctly (which they are supposed to in the next version) then Zotero would read them and allow you to import results. I don't know of anyone who has added a citation export feature otherwise though. Jeremy or Terry please correct me if I've got my COinS information in which version confused. Karen On 9/27/07 11:57 AM, Tim Shearer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm interested to know if anyone working with LibraryFind has begun work to create a tool for bibliographic export to citation management tools like refworks, etc. Thanks! Tim +++ Tim Shearer Web Development Coordinator The University Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] 919-962-1288 +++ -- Karen A. Coombs Head of Libraries' Web Services University of Houston 114 University Libraries Houston, TX 77204-2000 Phone: (713) 743-3713 Fax: (713) 743-9811 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
