Re: [CODE4LIB] Scholarships to Attend the 2011 Code4Lib Conference
Also on the website as http://code4lib.org/conference/2011/scholarship-announcement and linked from the 2011 conference info. -Jodi On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 3:57 AM, Frumkin, Jeremy frumk...@u.library.arizona.edu wrote: # Scholarships to Attend the 2011 Code4Lib Conference # Oregon State University and the Western North Carolina Library Network are sponsoring four scholarships to promote gender and cultural diversity. Each scholarship will provide up to $1,000 to cover travel costs and conference fees for one qualified attendee to attend the 2011 Code4lib conference, which will be held in Bloomington, Indiana, from Monday, February 7 through Thursday, February 10. The Code4Lib scholarship committee will award these scholarships based on merit and need. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants, if eligible, may apply for both scholarships, but no applicant will receive more than one scholarship. Past winners of either scholarship are not eligible for either scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be required to write a short trip report to be submitted to the scholarships committee by March 15, 2011. For more information on the code4lib conference, please see the conference website[1], and write-ups of previous code4lib conferences[2,3,4,5]. [1] http://code4lib.org/conference/2011/ [2] http://eprints.rclis.org/11670/1/code4lib_journal_article_-_revised3.pdf [3] http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/2717 [4] http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/998 [5] http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/72 ## The Oregon State University and the Western North Carolina Library Network Gender Diversity Scholarships ## The Gender Diversity Scholarships will provide up to $1,000 to cover travel costs and conference fees for two qualified applicants to attend the 2011 Code4lib Conference. Any woman or transgendered person who is interested in actively contributing to the mission and goals of the Code4lib Conference is encouraged to apply. ## The Oregon State University and the Western North Carolina Library Network Minority Scholarships ## The Minority Scholarships will provide up to $1,000 to cover travel costs and conference fees for two qualified applicants to attend the 2011 Code4lib Conference. To qualify for this scholarship, an applicant must be interested in actively contributing to the mission and goals of the Code4lib Conference and must be of Hispanic or Latino, Black or African-American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or American Indian or Alaskan Native descent. ## How to Apply ## To apply, please send an email to Jeremy Frumkin ( frumk...@u.library.arizona.edumailto:frumk...@u.library.arizona.edu mailto:frumk...@u.library.arizona.edumailto: frumk...@u.library.arizona.edu%3e) with the following: * Indication of which scholarship (Gender or Minority or both) to which you are applying * A brief letter of interest, which: 1. Describes your interest in the conference and how you intend to participate 2. Discusses your statement of need 3. Indicates your eligibility * A résumé or CV * Contact information for two professional or academic references The application deadline is Dec. 6, 2010. The scholarship committee will notify successful candidates the week of Dec. 20, 2010. -- jaf Jeremy Frumkin Assistant Dean / Chief Technology Strategist University of Arizona Libraries +1 520.626.7296 frumk...@u.library.arizona.edumailto:frumk...@u.library.arizona.edu Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.—Albert Einstein
[CODE4LIB] Position Announcements, Ball State University Libraries (2 positions)
The Library Information Technology Services unit of Ball State University Libraries is accepting applications for two developer positions: 1. Emerging Technologies Analyst 2. Library Technologies Support Analyst These are professional positions with benefits including TIAA-CREF retirement and 24 annual vacation days. Full descriptions and information about how to apply can be found at http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/Libraries/About/Jobs/Professional.aspx. Jim _ James Hammons, MLS Head of Library Technologies University Libraries765-285-8032 (phone) Ball State University 765-285-1096 (fax) Muncie, IN 47306jhamm...@bsu.edumailto:jhamm...@bsu.edu www.bsu.edu/library The University Libraries provide services that support student pursuits for academic success and faculty endeavors for knowledge creation and classroom instruction.
[CODE4LIB] Voting Now Open for Code4Lib 2011 Prepared Talks
Just a reminder voting is now open for code4ib 2011 prepared talks. We have over 50 proposals to choose from and voting is open through Dec 1. http://vote.code4lib.org/election/index/17 Also a reminder that pre-conference proposals will be accepted on the wiki (see link below) through this Friday Nov 19. So far we have 6 proposals. http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2011_Preconference_Proposals Thanks Robert ** Robert H. McDonald Associate Dean for Library Technologies and Digital Libraries Associate Director, Data to Insight Center-Pervasive Technology Institute Executive Director, Kuali OLE Frye Leadership Institute Fellow 2009 Indiana University Herman B Wells Library 234 1320 East 10th Street Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-856-4834 Email: rob...@indiana.edu Skype/GTalk: rhmcdonald AIM/MSN: rhmcdonald1
Re: [CODE4LIB] Voting Now Open for Code4Lib 2011 Prepared Talks
Hello All, We forgot to include the information that if more than one proposal that are submitted by the same person are voted as the top proposals, the presenter will be asked to choose which one s/he would keep and open the slot to the next highest one. This is to make sure that everybody would get a fair chance. You'd need to create an account on the code4lib.org site before you can vote. So, please go to code4lib.org site and the create account link is listed on the right side of the front page. thanks, ranti. On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 10:47 AM, McDonald, Robert H. rhmcd...@indiana.edu wrote: Just a reminder voting is now open for code4ib 2011 prepared talks. We have over 50 proposals to choose from and voting is open through Dec 1. http://vote.code4lib.org/election/index/17 Also a reminder that pre-conference proposals will be accepted on the wiki (see link below) through this Friday Nov 19. So far we have 6 proposals. http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2011_Preconference_Proposals Thanks Robert ** Robert H. McDonald Associate Dean for Library Technologies and Digital Libraries Associate Director, Data to Insight Center-Pervasive Technology Institute Executive Director, Kuali OLE Frye Leadership Institute Fellow 2009 Indiana University Herman B Wells Library 234 1320 East 10th Street Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-856-4834 Email: rob...@indiana.edu Skype/GTalk: rhmcdonald AIM/MSN: rhmcdonald1 -- Bulk mail. Postage paid.
[CODE4LIB] Call for Participation - Cascadia IT Conference 2011
System administrators, come! Sit by the fire! Tell us of virtualization adventures, tales of successful IPV6 implementation, configuration management, identity management, time management, management management, harrowing security holes, days of plentiful 9's and so much more. Build community, network with peers, share experience. Mostly, I'd like to shout out for your consideration in helping to plan, contribute, attend or just pass along word about a Northwest regional IT conference organized by LOPSA and SASAG. http://www.casitconf.org/casitconf11/Home.html I realize many on this list work mainly on software development, but consider the system/network/database/web administrator, that cheerful, invisible chum. Help keep your development environment on stable and secure ground -- pass the word along, contribute, participate. Thank you, Anjanette Young Systems Librarian University of Washington
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Applications/Software Developer: Northwestern University
Senior Web Applications/Software Developer http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Reference Job Opening ID # 16644 This is an exciting opportunity at Northwestern University Library to work with and code a variety of library websites and applications. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head of Web Technologies, develops, tests, maintains, and supports high-performance interactive web-based applications. Oversees the development of the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the library's existing and new Web development projects. Designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs, and implements software code (such as HTML, Perl, PHP, Java, Ajax) for library websites. Assures appropriate interface implementation. Integrates web applications with backend databases. Coordinates and provides technical support for web-based applications; investigates developing technologies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (See posting for additional info) 1. Development (35%): Architects, develops, deploys, maintains and supports web sites and related systems, communication components, and web applications, written in a variety of scripting and programming languages (i.e. Perl, PHP, Java, Ajax); Develops interactive interfaces and database solutions to integrate web services into the library's Drupal based public website, staff intranet and other web sites maintained by the library. 2. Maintenance (25%): Perform regular code and system maintenance to existing projects, Web applications, and library systems, including authentication and authorization components. Works closely with the other staff in the division and NUIT to monitor, troubleshoot and resolve server-side, application issues. 3. Project Planning (20%): Serves as technical lead on cross-departmental projects within the library and university. Plan upcoming projects, gather requirements, determine scope, estimate timeline, document project tasks and meet with internal library staff regarding project needs. 4. Communication (10%): Coordinates activities relating to web servers with central university IT departments (including security, upgrades and maintenance, single sign-on, LDAP, etc.); setup IP restrictions and other firewalls as needed. 5. Documentation (10%): Prepare documentation to effect knowledge transfer of application systems and local software development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (See posting for additional info) 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired; 2. 3-5 years of related professional experience. 3. Thorough knowledge of current web application programming and delivery standards; command of HTML and CSS authoring systems, site management and assessment; 4. Advanced hands-on Web design and development experience; advanced proficiency in multiple web application programming and scripting languages (e.g. HTML, XHTML, CSS, DHTML, XML, PHP, JavaScript, AJAX,); 5. Demonstrated experience with web/database application development (e.g. MySQL, Oracle); 6. Experience with web-based content management systems (e.g. Drupal, Plone, Joomla); TO APPLY: Visit NU's Jobs web site: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Reference Job Opening ID # 16644
