Re: [CODE4LIB] Visualization of the Metadata Universe
A quick followup to those who took a look at this since I sent the initial announcement out last night. The eagle-eyed Tim Spalding pointed out the data in the Libraries slice was incorrect (what do you mean MARC doesn't end up in the strong category for libraries?!?) - we'd inadvertently used the wrong data for this sliver. This has now been corrected in the online version. My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone. Jenn Jenn Riley Metadata Librarian Digital Library Program Indiana University - Bloomington Wells Library W501 (812) 856-5759 www.dlib.indiana.edu Inquiring Librarian blog: www.inquiringlibrarian.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: Riley, Jenn Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 7:27 PM To: 'A listserv for Metadata Librarians'; 'auto...@listserv.syr.edu'; 'Code for Libraries'; 'dc-gene...@jiscmail.ac.uk'; 'dig...@infoserv.inist.fr'; 'ead-w...@indiana.edu'; 'Encoded Archival Description List'; 'f...@infoserv.inist.fr'; 'lit...@ala.org'; MLA- l...@listserv.indiana.edu; 'Metadata Object Description Schema List'; m...@listserv.loc.gov; 'Next generation catalogs for libraries'; OLAC- l...@oclc.org; 'metadata-discus...@indiana.edu'; vr...@listserv.uark.edu; xml4...@webjunction.org; 'sli...@listserv.indiana.edu' Cc: 'Devin Becker' Subject: Visualization of the Metadata Universe (This message is being sent to multiple lists; please excuse duplication.) The sheer number of metadata standards in the cultural heritage sector is overwhelming, and their inter-relationships further complicate the situation. A new resource, Seeing Standards: A Visualization of the Metadata Universe, http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/~jenlrile/metadatamap/, is intended to assist planners with the selection and implementation of metadata standards. Seeing Standards is in two parts: (1) a poster-sized visualization plotting standards based on their applicability in a variety of contexts, and (2) a glossary of metadata standards in either poster or pamphlet form. Each of the 105 standards listed is evaluated on its strength of application to defined categories in each of four axes: community, domain, function, and purpose. Standards more strongly allied with a category are displayed towards the center of each hemisphere, and those still applicable but less strongly allied are displayed along the edges. The strength of a standard in a given category is determined by a mixture of its adoption in that category, its design intent, and its overall appropriateness for use in that category. The standards represented are among those most heavily used or publicized in the cultural heritage community, though certainly not all standards that might be relevant are included. A small set of the metadata standards plotted on the main visualization also appear as highlights above the graphic. These represent the most commonly known or discussed standards for cultural heritage metadata. Work preparing Seeing Standards was supported by a professional development grant from the Indiana University Libraries. Content was developed by Jenn Riley, Metadata Librarian in the Indiana University Digital Library Program. Design work was performed by Devin Becker of the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science, and soon to be Digital Initiatives Scholarly Communications Librarian at the University of Idaho. I hope this resource proves to be helpful to those working with metadata standards in libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. Jenn Jenn Riley Metadata Librarian Digital Library Program Indiana University - Bloomington Wells Library W501 (812) 856-5759 www.dlib.indiana.edu Inquiring Librarian blog: www.inquiringlibrarian.blogspot.com
[CODE4LIB] Position Available: Dartmouth College Library Systems Manager
We are actively recruiting for a Library Systems Manager at Dartmouth College Library. More information is available at https://jobs.dartmouth.edu/ . Library Systems Manager Dartmouth College Library Hanover, New Hampshire The Dartmouth College Library seeks an experienced administrator of library systems to join the team responsible for the deployment and maintenance of systems that comprise the library's digital presence. Reporting to the Head of Digital Media and Library Technologies, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that systems are functional, inter-operable, and serve the ongoing goal of the library to support scholarly research. This person is the primary administrator of the library's Millennium integrated library system. Responsibilities include maintaining authorizations for system access and software configuration options, supporting the integration of Millennium with library and campus systems (e.g. single sign on, Borrow Direct), responding to problems reported by staff, leading projects to implement new system functionality, recommending and coordinating server and software upgrades, working with vendors to solve problems and serving as a technical liaison between system vendors and the campus computer center. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate or professional degree in a related field. 2-3 years experience in the management of a complex integrated information system, preferably an integrated library system such as Millennium. Demonstrated knowledge of Unix operating systems, excellent analytical skills, oral and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Ability to troubleshoot problems pro-actively. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl and PHP is a plus. RANK AND SALARY: The position is part of the Dartmouth College Library System of Professional Ranks. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; and relocation assistance. GENERAL INFORMATION: Dartmouth College is a highly selective undergraduate college with distinguished graduate schools of business, engineering, medicine and 20 graduate programs in the arts and sciences. Dartmouth has remained at the forefront of American higher education since 1769. At the heart of Dartmouth College is one of the oldest research libraries in the United States. Nine libraries, distributed across various academic centers, house the 2.8 million volume collection and provide access to a rich array of digital resources supported by a technically robust network environment. The Library's mission is to foster intellectual growth and advance the teaching and research missions of the College by supporting excellence and innovation in education and research, managing and delivering scholarly content, and partnering in the development and dissemination of new scholarship. APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin as of 1 July, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply online at https://jobs.dartmouth.edu/ Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population. -- Cecilia Tittemore Head, Cataloging and Metadata Services, and Chair, Library Systems Manager Search Committee Dartmouth College Library Hanover, NH 03755-3525 cecilia.tittem...@dartmouth.edu 603-646-3236
