Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib MidWest
Hi All, A reminder that we still have plenty of spots available. Just add your information on the Registration section on the wiki [1]. Feel free to suggest talk, program, hackfest idea, or anything that you think might be good/useful for code4lib, and add them to the wiki. New on the wiki: logistics information including places to stay, transportation options, and nearby eats & drinks. We have blocked off 30 rooms for 7/23 & 7/24 at the East Lansing Marriott. These rooms are at a discounted rate ($129, king or double), and are held on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations must be booked by June 23rd or the rooms will be released back to the public. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. thanks, ranti. [1] http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/Midwest (thanks, Ken Irwin, for cleaning up the wiki!) -- Bulk mail. Postage paid.
[CODE4LIB] 2012 VIVO Conference
(apologies for any cross-postings) In the past 3 years, a growing international movement of developers, researchers, administrators, funders, librarians and informaticians has converged around the vision of openly representing research and researchers via Linked Open Data. VIVO is helping to make this vision a reality through its community, through open software and the VIVO ontology, and a growing number of adopters and collaborators worldwide, across multiple knowledge domains. The 2012 VIVO conference will explore how to participate in and best take advantage of the emerging Linked Open Data world encompassing and expanding our understanding of research. Who should attend? Scholars, scientists, researchers, developers, librarians, publishers, funding agencies, research officers, students, institutional officials and those supporting the development of research discovery, data sharing and team science. Conference highlights The conference begins with a full day of workshops for those new to VIVO, those implementing VIVO and those wishing to develop applications using VIVO. Keynote addresses, invited speakers, scientific panels, contributed papers and posters will cover a range of topics, including the semantic web, linked open data, VIVO sustainability, adopting and implementing VIVO, research networking, network visualization, ontology and the role of VIVO in support of team science. Registration, Call for Papers and Apps Contest, hotel and travel information http://vivoweb.org/conference Topics of interest * Facilitating researcher collaboration and networking * Managing/discovering knowledge about researchers across institutional, disciplinary, and national boundaries * Approaches to the adoption of VIVO and related systems that interoperate through shared ontologies and Linked Open Data * The intersection of VIVO and international research standards * Research representation ontology development * Open representations of research and implications for the research process, collaboration, and virtual research communities * Perspectives on policy, research representation, and research impact, including questions of privacy, individual vs. institutional sourcing of data, and change over time * Semantic Web development and extensions of the VIVO platform to reach the full Web community * Open research data and related issues in discovery, reuse, and attribution About VIVO VIVO is an open source, open ontology, open process platform for hosting information about scientists’ interests, activities and accomplishments. VIVO supports open development and integration of science through simple, standard semantic web technologies. Learn more at http://vivoweb.org Jon Corson-Rikert Head, Information Technology Services VIVO Development Lead 201 Albert R. Mann Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607 255-4608 j...@cornell.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] e-journals lists, database lists
That's just the sort of thing we had in mind. Thanks! -Tod On May 24, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Andrew Darby wrote: > Hi Tod, > > We use SubjectsPlus [1] for the database list; basically, we have a > script that exports the data from our III catalog, another script that > reads this text file and does inserts/updates to the appropriate > tables in SubjectsPlus. The A-Z list is then displayed by > SubjectsPlus in its normal fashion. Example output here: > > http://library.miami.edu/sp/subjects/databases.php?letter=A > > If you already have a database, you'd just need a quick script to > import into SubjectsPlus, and you could then manage it via the usual > SP admin. Drop me a line if you want more info. > > Andrew > > [1] http://www.subjectsplus.com > > On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Tod Olson wrote: >> Code4Lib, >> >> What, short of a full-blown ERM, are you using to manage and provide your >> e-journals lists and database lists? >> >> We're looking for something that we can use for just a couple years. We >> already have the data in a database, and would like to dump it into >> something and have the lists and searching of the lists come out. We could >> certainly build something ourselves, but if something already exists, we'd >> love to take a look at it. >> >> Best, >> >> -Tod >> >> >> Tod Olson >> Systems Librarian >> University of Chicago Library > > > > -- > Andrew Darby > Head, Web & Emerging Technologies > University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] e-journals lists, database lists
Hi Tod, We use SubjectsPlus [1] for the database list; basically, we have a script that exports the data from our III catalog, another script that reads this text file and does inserts/updates to the appropriate tables in SubjectsPlus. The A-Z list is then displayed by SubjectsPlus in its normal fashion. Example output here: http://library.miami.edu/sp/subjects/databases.php?letter=A If you already have a database, you'd just need a quick script to import into SubjectsPlus, and you could then manage it via the usual SP admin. Drop me a line if you want more info. Andrew [1] http://www.subjectsplus.com On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Tod Olson wrote: > Code4Lib, > > What, short of a full-blown ERM, are you using to manage and provide your > e-journals lists and database lists? > > We're looking for something that we can use for just a couple years. We > already have the data in a database, and would like to dump it into something > and have the lists and searching of the lists come out. We could certainly > build something ourselves, but if something already exists, we'd love to take > a look at it. > > Best, > > -Tod > > > Tod Olson > Systems Librarian > University of Chicago Library -- Andrew Darby Head, Web & Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Job: Programmer/Information Technology Professional at Michigan State University Libraries
**Position summary:** Primary focus is to develop and maintain programmatic solutions for the MSU Libraries' public facing Web sites. **Minimum requirements:** Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years of college, technical, vocational, or business school such as an associate's degree in computer science, digital media arts, or related fields; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience programming in a Web-based language (PHP, Rails, JavaScript, etc); experience working with object-oriented programming and design patterns; experience with XML and DOM, including constructing, parsing, and manipulating XML and DOM objects for front-end Web development; experience in database design and using RDBMS to store data; experience with SQL database integration with Web applications; experience developing interactive Web pages with elegant, usable user interface; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. **Desired qualifications:** A bachelor's degree in computer science, software development, or related fields; ability to organize large programming projects into modular parts and plan for reuse and extension; familiarity with recent Web standards including XHTML, CSS 3, HTML 5, WCAG 2.0, WAI-ARIA; experienced with team use of version control and software configuration management systems; experience in mobile development and form design; ability to communicate directly with clients regarding requirements and expectations; willingness to adopt and maintain existing code-base; possess a drive to learn as necessary to acquire new code- language and technology fluency. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/969/
Re: [CODE4LIB] e-journals lists, database lists
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 7:44 PM, Tod Olson wrote: > Code4Lib, > > What, short of a full-blown ERM, are you using to manage and provide your > e-journals lists and database lists? > > We're looking for something that we can use for just a couple years. We > already have the data in a database, and would like to dump it into something > and have the lists and searching of the lists come out. We could certainly > build something ourselves, but if something already exists, we'd love to take > a look at it. Im inclined to say if you have the data in a database, just use its power to show the data in the form you need. You didn't really say what output you are looking for. searching/discovery Solr what database? perhaps just the right inverted index needs creating perhaps just a few join tables need creating Dave Caroline
Re: [CODE4LIB] e-journals lists, database lists
Tod, We catalog our 1100 "curated" databases in our ILS, and then created a custom view in Blacklight to show these to patrons and librarians alike. This way they are integrated into the next generation catalog, but the tailored view lets us decorate their presentation with short summaries of what's in each database, off-campus access instructions, "not sure where to start" information, and a link to our federated search tool. http://searchworks.stanford.edu/?f[format][]=Database This replaced a one off application that held the same information, but with its own data store, app logic and distinct UI. We continue to maintain SFX for e-journals title searching & browsing. - Tom On May 24, 2012, at 11:44 AM, Tod Olson wrote: > Code4Lib, > > What, short of a full-blown ERM, are you using to manage and provide your > e-journals lists and database lists? > > We're looking for something that we can use for just a couple years. We > already have the data in a database, and would like to dump it into something > and have the lists and searching of the lists come out. We could certainly > build something ourselves, but if something already exists, we'd love to take > a look at it. > > Best, > > -Tod > > > Tod Olson > Systems Librarian > University of Chicago Library
Re: [CODE4LIB] e-journals lists, database lists
You may want to take a look at Simon Fraser University's CUFTS product: http://researcher.sfu.ca/cufts/erm It is open-source. Cheers James RW MacDonald, MLIS Digital Initiatives Librarian University of Northern British Columbia P: 250-960-6601 On 2012-05-24, at 11:44 AM, Tod Olson wrote: > Code4Lib, > > What, short of a full-blown ERM, are you using to manage and provide your > e-journals lists and database lists? > > We're looking for something that we can use for just a couple years. We > already have the data in a database, and would like to dump it into something > and have the lists and searching of the lists come out. We could certainly > build something ourselves, but if something already exists, we'd love to take > a look at it. > > Best, > > -Tod > > > Tod Olson > Systems Librarian > University of Chicago Library
[CODE4LIB] e-journals lists, database lists
Code4Lib, What, short of a full-blown ERM, are you using to manage and provide your e-journals lists and database lists? We're looking for something that we can use for just a couple years. We already have the data in a database, and would like to dump it into something and have the lists and searching of the lists come out. We could certainly build something ourselves, but if something already exists, we'd love to take a look at it. Best, -Tod Tod Olson Systems Librarian University of Chicago Library
[CODE4LIB] Job: Programmer/Analyst - Interface Designer at New York University
Under the direction of the Manager of Publications and Access, serves as a member of the Digital Library Technology Services (DLTS) Team charged with designing, developing and managing innovative web-based applications that support, enhance, and extend the mission of New York University Libraries. This position designs, develops, troubleshoots, implements, and maintains front end software of web-based systems used for the dissemination of scholarly and learning materials, the reuse of materials in a wide variety of learning systems and computer platforms (such as mobile devices), and for collaboration and communication among researchers and students. Designs and maintains user interface front end code based on HTML, JavaScript, and/or CSS; creates and maintains template code which interfaces with backend code using PHP, Ruby, Java and other web programming languages. Duties include but are not limited to: • Converts ideas presented by a graphic designer's raw images and layouts into CSS/XHTML themes. • Optimizes developed frontend JavaScript/CSS for scalability and speed. • As required by DLTS, works on a mix of project-based (new software) and service-based (maintain existing websites, services) tasks. • Works within framework of NYU ITS/LIT security standards and guidelines. • Creates detailed documentation as part of the development process in order to ensure ongoing support of applications. • Works with a variety of technical and non-technical staff to design and create web applications. • Works closely with Project Managers and other members of DLTS to both develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables and timelines, and to ensure timely completion of deliverables. • Performs high-level troubleshooting and responds to evening, weekend and holiday emergency service calls when on-call. Required Experience Bachelor's Degree in computer & information science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree in computer science preferred. A minimum of two years of experience in web user interface design and development and services. Experience developing start-up web 2.0 and / or social networking applications Strong, demonstrated experience in Web 2.0 user interface design, development, and deployment using technologies such as HTML, XHTML, JavaScript (including AJAX), and CSS; knowledge of UI design methodology and processes such as user- centered design; demonstrated experience with one or more of the following languages and frameworks: Java/JSP, Perl CGI, Ruby on Rails, Python, PHP, Ruby; demonstrated experience with XML and XSLT; experience with search engine optimization; experience with source code version control; demonstrated experience with UNIX/Linux command line tools; demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skill; flexibility to work in a dynamic and evolving area both independently and as part of a team. Experience in web user interface programming frameworks such as JQuery, CoffeeScript, Blueprint, SASS, and/or other WebUI frameworks. Experience with HTML5; experience with web content management systems, specifically expertise in Drupal Theming and Drupal module development; expertise in web development frameworks, such as Rails; advanced Unix/Linux command line interface skills, work experience in an academic library or research university; knowledge of Library and Academic standards such as METS, MARC, MODS, OAC, EAD; familiarity with ADA requirements and methods of achieving compliance; familiarity with web security standards and methods of achieving compliance; demonstrated experience with distributed source code version control systems such as Git; demonstrated ability to take initiative to improve current services offered by the organization and to document procedures. Relational database experience, preferably MySQL and Postgres. Experience with webservers such as Apache httpd and Nginx and Java Servlet containers such as Apache Tomcat. When you come to work at New York University, it's more than just a job that awaits you. You have the opportunity to Experience Excellence. To apply: www.nyucareers.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=54967 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/968/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Accessions Specialist at University of Chicago
Digital Accessions Specialist: Under the direction of the Head of Archives Processing and Digital Access, and in collaboration with the Director of the Digital Library Development Center, establishes intellectual control over electronic records, born digital collections, and retrospectively digitized materials received by SCRC, performs pre-accessioning and accessioning work for files deposited by Library staff and others in the Digital Repository, and participates in designing, refining and implementing workflows and procedures for acquiring and accessioning electronic records and born digital materials. Along with the Archivist for Processing and Digital Access, manages ongoing accessioning relationships with University offices, divisions, departments, faculty members, organizations, and Library donors to ensure the orderly and systematic transfer of electronic records from University offices and donors to SCRC. Transfers electronic records received on physical media as part of archives and manuscripts collections to the digital repository. Creates, maintains and ensures accuracy of accessions records, inventories, files and databases for electronic accessions. Collaborates with the Archives and Manuscripts Accessions Manager to ensure that records for collections containing both analog and digital materials are accurate and complete. Using data collected as part of SCRC's accessioning process, creates collection and accession level records for new deposits in the digital repository. Evaluates content of unprocessed electronic records with special focus on identifying sensitive and restricted material. Evaluates and makes recommendations for developments, refinements and implementations to procedures and workflows for electronic record accessioning and management. Recommends and implements policies, standards and practices for electronic records and collections in digital form. Responds to staff questions about status, content and storage location of electronic records. Maintains statistics on holdings, incoming collections, file requests, and other data required for fiscal reporting. Performs pre-accessioning evaluations on new deposits, including: evaluates and determines constraints, including rights and permissions and embargo periods; reviews descriptive metadata and manages problem resolution; evaluates valid structural metadata as necessary; ensures consistency in file and folder naming as necessary; evaluates and determines when to convert files to formats suitable for long-term preservation, as necessary; creates descriptive metadata for new accessions; generates required technical and structural metadata for new accessions Creates rights statements for new accessions; recommends and implements workflows for deposit and accessioning best practices; manages workflow compliance through collaboration with depositors. Contributes to SCRC, DLDC and Library goals. Submits regular reports on archives and manuscripts electronic records accessioning and related Digital Repository responsibilities. Serves as a member of Library committees and working groups. Pursues and maintains knowledge of current developments in information technology and electronic records management. **Experience:** * Minimum of one year relevant library or related experience required. * Previous experience working with electronic records required. * Previous work experience with Unix/Linux command-line tools to perform automated tasks required. **Competencies:** * Excellent writing skills and organizational skills required. * Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifts in priority required. * Sound independent judgment and discretion required. * Excellent problem-solving skills required. * Ability to work effectively and collegially with University staff, administrators, faculty and donors required. * Ability to work effectively and collegially with supervisors, peers and other staff required. * Ability to work well independently required. * Ability to handle confidential matters with prudence required. * Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs and online library information systems required. * Ability to conceptualize and manage large collections in diverse formats required. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/967/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Curation and Digital Preservation Specialist at Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University Library is seeking a highly flexible, collaborative and innovative individual, committed to providing the best possible service to faculty and students, to undertake a range of project-based and operational activities that will advance the SFU Library's strategic objectives in a number of related areas: data curation and management, digital preservation, and research data services. **SETTING** Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a comprehensive university with approximately 22,000 undergraduate students, 5000 graduate students, 950 faculty and 1500 staff. Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada's top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, Simon Fraser University has also been named one of British Columbia's top 40 Employers for 2011, as well as one of Canada's top 100 employers. SFU offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 45 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The University was established in 1965 in Burnaby and has since expanded to Vancouver and Surrey. SFU is integrally involved in the life of all three of its campus communities, including participation in a range of urban renewal and development initiatives. Further information about SFU is available at www.sfu.ca. The SFU Library has an international reputation as a technologically innovative site which is best exemplified by its role as the home for several major open source software projects - the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) and reSearcher. PKP develops and supports a range of scholarly communications software applications including Open Journal Systems (OJS) which, as of March 2012, has been installed at over 12,800 sites around the world. reSearcher is a suite of library software modules including Godot, a link resolver, and CUFTS, an electronic resource management system and knowledgebase. The library also has an active digitization program and has been the recipient of several grants to undertake some large digitization projects. The library maintains most of the technical infrastructure required for these initiatives and has assembled a very skilled team of systems and technical specialists. Within the SFU Library, planning and project-based initiatives often cross divisional and campus boundaries. The Library Planning Committee (Dean, AULs, Division Heads) is responsible for advising the Dean on budget, personnel and external matters. The Library Council (Dean, AULs, Division/Unit Heads, seven library staff representatives) advises on other matters. There are few standing committees, with cross-divisional task groups typically planning and guiding specific projects. Further information about the Library is available at: www.lib.sfu.ca. **ASSIGNMENT** Reporting jointly to the Head, Library Systems for operational duties and a Project Management Team for project-related assignments, this is a unique opportunity that combines a major research data project funded by the University Priority Fund (UPF) with the implementation of several key objectives for digital preservation and research data services in the Library's Strategic Plan for 2011-2016. The Data Curation and Digital Preservation Specialist will play an important support role on the UPF-funded Data Curation project while also working closely with several senior Library staff to plan and implement the Library's vision for expanded services and support for digital preservation and research data services. The Data Curation and Digital Preservation Specialist will be based in Library Systems with close working relationships with Research Data Services , Research Commons, the Library's Liaison Librarians, and the Library's Institutional Repository staff. The Library expects to engage external consulting services to assist with planning and implementation of the Data Curation project and this position will also work closely with them. The Data Curation and Digital Preservation Specialist will collaborate with staff from both inside and outside the library; and interact with faculty, students, and various academic and administration units throughout the university. This is an opportunity for a recent graduate of a library/information science or archival studies program, or other practitioners, who are interested in gaining extensive and invaluable experience in emerging research data and digitization areas. This is a two-year, internal grant funded position, with the possibility of extension beyond the 2 year term subject to funding availability. **RESPONSIBILITIES** UPF Research Data Project * Under the direction of the Project Management Team, provide general support for all aspects of the project. * Work with relevant library units and relevant university units (e.g. IT Services, Westgrid, the Office of VP Research, other
[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Services Library Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Data Service Library Associate to select, acquire, manage, and deliver numeric data collections to support campus research and scholarship. The incumbent will work closely with NYU librarians in Abu Dhabi and in New York as well as technologists, faculty, and students to develop a new Data Service Studio in Abu Dhabi. **Responsibilities include:** * Build data collections and facilitate access to additional data resources * Engage in outreach to faculty and students through subject and departmental liaison activities * Design and conduct data literacy instruction * Participate in reference and consultation activities as a part of the NYU-Abu Dhabi Library team * Provide and develop innovative services in support of research, teaching, and learning * Teach research strategies in a variety of contexts **Qualifications/Required Education ** * ALA-accredited MLS or accepted international equivalent. * Knowledge of public and proprietary resources for national and international numeric and geospatial data. * Knowledge of trends in data management and description. **Preferred Education** Academic background or significant experience with a discipline relevant to the social sciences such as Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or Sociology. **Required Experience** * 1+ years' experience working in libraries, including research, bibliographic instruction and/or reference work. * Working knowledge of software for statistical and geospatial analysis (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, GIS applications) **Preferred Experience** * Experience working in an academic library. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ** * Flexibility, creativity, and a strong customer service commitment. * Strong analytical skills. * Ability to establish positive long-distance working relationships with NYU Libraries in New York and to work collegially within a small, highly collaborative local unit. * Demonstrated history of flexibility, creativity, and strong customer service commitment. * Excellent English language communication and interpersonal skills. * Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex organization. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** Competence in a language other than English. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/965/
Re: [CODE4LIB] MARC Magic for file
On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 6:16 PM, Kyle Banerjee wrote: > I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry that it's a sign of progress that a 40 > year old utility designed to identify file types is now just beginning to > be able to recognize a format that's been around for almost 50 years... Laugh :-) //Ed
