Re: [CODE4LIB] internet explorer and pdf files
Eric wrote: Unfortunately IE's behavior is weird. The first time someone tries to load one of these URL nothing happens. When someone tries to load another one, it loads just fine. When they re-try the first one, it loads. We are banging our heads against the wall here at Catholic Pamphlet Central. Networking issue? Port issue? IE PDF plug-in? Invalid HTTP headers? On-campus versus off-campus issue? Thank you for all the replies. We'er not one hundred percent positive, but we think the issue with IE has something to do with headers. As alluded to previously, IE needs/desires file name extensions in order to know what to do with incoming files. We are serving these PDF documents from Fedora which is sending out a stream, not necessarily a file. Apparently this confuses IE. Since Fedora is not really designed to be a file server, we will write a piece of intermediary software to act as a go between. This isn't really a big deal since all of our other implementations of Fedora are expected to work in the same way. Wish us luck. -- Eric Lease Morgan University of Notre Dame
Re: [CODE4LIB] internet explorer and pdf files
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 8:42 AM, Eric Lease Morgan emor...@nd.edu wrote: Eric wrote: Unfortunately IE's behavior is weird. The first time someone tries to load one of these URL nothing happens. When someone tries to load another one, it loads just fine. When they re-try the first one, it loads. We are banging our heads against the wall here at Catholic Pamphlet Central. Networking issue? Port issue? IE PDF plug-in? Invalid HTTP headers? On-campus versus off-campus issue? Thank you for all the replies. We'er not one hundred percent positive, but we think the issue with IE has something to do with headers. As alluded to previously, IE needs/desires file name extensions in order to know what to do with incoming files. We are serving these PDF documents from Fedora which is sending out a stream, not necessarily a file. Apparently this confuses IE. Since Fedora is not really designed to be a file server, we will write a piece of intermediary software to act as a go between. This isn't really a big deal since all of our other implementations of Fedora are expected to work in the same way. Wish us luck. FWIW, this is true for any and all HTTP servers. Only the client's request specifies a name (as the path component of the request, e.g., /fedora/get/CATHOLLIC-PAMPHLET:1000793/PDF1http://fedoraprod.library.nd.edu:8080/fedora/get/CATHOLLIC-PAMPHLET:1000793/PDF1 The server's reply does not contain a name at all. It simply specifies what type and, typically, the length of the returned content is. The returned content itself is just a blob of bytes. Your server says this blob of bytes is a PDF object (application/pdf), but it doesn't specify the length. Not specifying the length makes the job of the client slightly more difficult, which is why the HTTP/1.1 specification discourages it; it now has to read the stream until the server closes the connection. It is certainly possible that IE's PDF plug-in is not prepared to deal with this situation; and I would certainly fix this first. - Godmar
[CODE4LIB] Life and Literature Code Challenge
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is sponsoring a Code Challenge as part of the Life and Literature conference being held in Chicago November 14-15. The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is a consortium of 12 natural history and botanical libraries that cooperate to digitize and make accessible the legacy literature of biodiversity held in their collections and to make that literature available for open access and responsible use as a part of a global “biodiversity commons.” BHL also serves as the foundational literature component of the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL). BHL content may be freely viewed through the online reader or downloaded in part or as a complete work in PDF, OCR text, or JPG2000 file formats. Your challenge is to provide a new, innovative way to use, disseminate or display BHL data a description of what your project is trying to accomplish the source code to reproduce the application any libraries or supporting code needed to reproduce the application any build instructions or scripts are needed to build application or instructions how to run it any notes about your experience implementing this code: how you came up with your design, blind alleys you went up, or surprising problems you ran into or anything else you want to share. The dataset Through local and global digitization efforts, BHL has digitized over 32 million pages of taxonomic literature, representing over 45,000 titles and 87,000 volumes (January 2011). The entire -corpus- dataset is freely available and accessible via many open methods. Timeline Deadline for entries is October 17, 2011. The winner will be announced on November 1, 2011. More details are available on our website at http://www.lifeandliterature.org/p/code-challenge.html Thanks, and enter! --j -- John Mignault Systems Librarian The LuEsther T Mertz Library The New York Botanical Garden
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: 2 University Systems Librarians, CUNY
(With apologies for cross-posting) JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: University Systems Librarian (University Library Systems Manager - 2 Specialty Positions) JOB ID: 4555 LOCATION: Central Office FULL/PART TIME: Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular LINK: https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.H RS_CE.GBL? FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.HC_HRS_CE_GBL2IsFolder=falseIgnor eParamTempl=FolderPath%252cIsFolder GENERAL DUTIES Manages one or more aspects of the University's Library technology and systems. - Analyzes, specifies, and implements systems improvements and processes - Conducts design and setup activities supporting University-wide Library systems and databases; assists in implementing upgrades and new systems - Develops and manages procedures related to quality assurance for University Library systems; revises and maintains complex configuration tables - Monitors Library applications and databases - Creates, prepares, and analyzes reports on systems activities - Works collaboratively with the Office of Library Services, Computer Information Services, library staffs, and vendors to refine workflows and develop useful systems tools - Performs related duties as assigned. JOB TITLE NAME: University Library Systems Manager CONTRACT TITLE: Higher Education Associate FLSA: Exempt CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION The Office of Library Services (OLS) supports the libraries at CUNY's 20 campuses and works with campus librarians to coordinate and enhance library services to faculty and students. The Office has two University Systems Librarian positions available reporting to the University Dean for Libraries and Information Resources. Both positions will provide critical specialized support to the integrated CUNY-wide library information infrastructure, systems and services supporting curricula. WEB MOBILE SPECIALITY: This position focuses on developing, planning, implementing, and managing new web and mobile-based library services and products; integrating library systems and other CUNY and local campus services; integrating cloud services and other systems/services outside of Aleph such as link resolvers, federated search, interlibrary loan, Drupal-based campus support site, and performing ad-hoc scripting, and report writing. ALEPH 500 SYSTEM SPECIALITY: This position focuses on managing the University's primary library software system, Aleph 500 by Ex Libris; working with the Office of Library Services team and staff members from campus libraries to plan and perform system configuration changes and related technical administration tasks; managing release, version upgrades, and system patches, and testing, documenting and implementing software and table configuration changes. OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BOTH POSITIONS INCLUDE, BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: - Manages CUNY library systems that support automated functions such as the acquisition, cataloging and circulation of library materials. - Manages the batch processes for loading various records into the library database as a part of maintaining CUNY's integrated library system. - Participates in implementing new systems and upgrading existing ones. - Participates in developing and implementing library discovery and reporting tools enabling effective searching, retrieval, and delivery of local and remote resources. - Coordinates the inter-campus library processes, troubleshoots library system problems, and acts as a resource for campus librarians. - Manages and trains staff as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required; MLS degree and/or Master's in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, abilities/competencies, and professional attributes: - ALA Master's Degree in Library or Information Science is strongly preferred and may be accepted for up to two years of the required six years of experience - Experience with library systems, library desktop applications, circulation, serials, cataloging and acquisitions workflow, as well as integrated library systems and bibliographic utilities (OCLC) - Proficiency using software programs/products associated with library functions, including experience maintaining and supporting library automated systems and resources (i.e., Aleph, Metalib, SFX, EZProxy, ILLiad, etc.) - Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, Apache, and relational databases, and proficiency with HTML and XML, Javascript, Perl or PHP - Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills for complex applications - Knowledge of computer programming and Web and mobile-based resources and services - Familiarity with Oracle, Sun Solaris operating system, SQL, and knowledge of the MARC format for bibliographic and authority records - Ability to master new
[CODE4LIB] Female roommate sought for Access 2011 Conference in Vancouver
Anyone going to the Access 2011 conference at Vancouver this October? I am looking for a female roommate. If interested, please contact me off-list. Thanks! Bohyun -- Bohyun Kim, MA, MSLIS. Digital Access Librarian | 305.348.1471 Florida International University Medical Library http://medlib.fiu.edu | http://medlib.fiu.edu/m (Mobile)
