[CODE4LIB] Visualizing the Digital Future: New York Technical Services Librarians Spring Program May 23
May be of interest to some on this list: Spring Evening Program May 23, 2013 Please join us for the NYTSL Spring meeting and program: Visualizing the Digital Future: A Panel Presentation Featuring: Jefferson Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) Jeffrey Lancaster, Emerging Technologies Coordinator, Science Engineering Division, Columbia University Libraries Jennifer Vinopal, Librarian for Digital Scholarship Initiatives, New York University For this year’s Spring Program, our speakers will address new technologies and new tools. Jefferson will discuss and provide examples of data visualization, a relatively new field of activity in which information, often in the form of large data sets, is communicated efficiently through graphical means. Jeffrey will speak about new technologies and their library potential in the context of his work as the Emerging Technologies Coordinator in Columbia University’s Science and Engineering Libraries. Jennifer will describe some of the challenges and opportunities in building services for digital scholarship at NYU. Please join us for what promises to be an interesting evening! When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Registration and Refreshments: 5:30pm NYTSL Meeting, Elections, Program: 6:30-8:00 PM Where: The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building South Court Auditorium 476 Fifth Avenue (at 42nd Street) New York, NY 10018 Registration: http://nytsl.org/nytsl/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Coordinator of Acquisition and Discovery Services at Marquette University
Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries seek an innovative and collaborative librarian with strong leadership and managerial skills for the position of Coordinator of Acquisition and Discovery Services. Duties and Responsibilities • Develops and implements strategies for the effective acquisition and discovery of library resources in all formats • Provides leadership in the management of acquisitions, cataloging and metadata services, including setting policy, establishing workflows and developing and documenting procedures • Hires, trains, coordinates, and directs the work of unit staff, including four librarians and nine support staff • Monitors and evaluates trends related to resource acquisition, description, discovery and access • Fosters a collegial work environment • Works collaboratively with other Resource Management Coordinators • Develops assessment strategies and maintains statistics for unit activities • Contributes to and learns from the profession through local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications. • May assume some collection development liaison responsibilities. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science • Managerial experience in an academic or research library • Experience supervising full time staff • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in acquisitions, cataloging and metadata standards, issues, trends and best practices • Experience using bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems • Working knowledge of metadata standards such as MARC, EAD, and Dublin Core • Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of staff within the Library, the University and in collaborative initiatives with other institutions • Experience with planning and implementing new services • Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills • Strong organizational and project management skills • Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7904/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Electronic Records Manager at Marquette University
The Raynor Memorial Libraries at Marquette University seeks a creative, collaborative, enthusiastic professional for the position of Electronic Records Manager. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, under the direction of the University Archivist, the Electronic Records Manager will focus on the management, acquisition, appraisal, description, disposition, and preservation of born-digital institutional records with historical, evidential, or administrative value to the university. Duties and Responsibilities • Coordinates the transfer and accession of electronic records; converts, validates, describes, preserves and makes accessible through appropriate digital asset management tools. • Assists in the creation of digital collections, using appropriate metadata standards, and creation of associated content in conjunction with the University Archivist. • Advises university staff and faculty in the proper procedures for transferring electronic records. • In consultation with archivists, assists in identifying appropriate workflows for electronic records received as a part of manuscript collections. • Participates in reading room and reference service • Supervises and trains student assistants • Contributes to the mission of the Raynor Memorial Libraries, by participating in meetings, planning, program review, developing and evaluating policies and procedures, strategic planning, and the development of special projects and functions as appropriate. • Maintains an awareness of current trends in electronic records management by participating in professional activities. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science or advanced degree in archives administration, records management or other related field. • Two years of experience in an archives environment; or special collections coursework and experience resulting in knowledge of principles and practices governing the management and preservation of digital materials. • Comprehensive knowledge of electronic records management principles and practices, and digital preservation theory and practice. • Understanding of principles of database management, enterprise architecture, and systems analysis. • Demonstrated project management experience. • Ability to work collaboratively, effectively and collegially with a diverse population of faculty, students and staff. • Knowledge of metadata standards, reformatting guidelines, grant writing, and issues pertaining to institutional repositories. • Superior interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. • Evidence of commitment to the archival and records management profession by memberships and participation in professional associations. • Record of ongoing professional development and contribution. • Ability to tolerate dust and inactive mold spores. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Certified Archivist • Experience with Archivists' Toolkit or other archival management systems desired • Prior academic library or higher education work experience. • Demonstrated experience applying DACS, EAD and XML, and familiarity with Dublin Core, AACR2, LCSH, and MARC • Working knowledge of current archival descriptive standards, intellectual property rights, and issues related to born-digital content and digital conversion of archival materials. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7906/
[CODE4LIB] Job: eLearning Librarians at Geelong Regional Library Corporation
eLearning Librarians Geelong Regional Library is one of the major public library services in Victoria. With 16 branches and 2 mobile libraries we serve over a quarter of a million people living in the communities of our four member councils. We pride ourselves on being a proactive and innovative library service and look to recruit accordingly. We are looking for two exceptional eLearning Librarians who will lead the way in keeping the community informed and up-to-date. These are exciting new roles providing community focused library and information services and programs whilst encompassing new technology developments. See our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au for further information and position descriptions. Applicants should ensure that they have read the position description prior to application. Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be submitted to j...@grlc.vic.gov.au. SELECTION CRITERIA Degree or graduate diploma which provides eligibility for Associate Membership of ALIA with extensive experience and/or qualifications in IT Proven expertise in the area of all things e, particularly online information resources, mobile devices, eBooks, eReaders, social media applications and library management systems Sound general knowledge and interest in reader development, literacy and digital literacy development Proven effective presentation skills High level skills in information technology and software Demonstrated expertise in the planning, development, management, implementation and evaluation of training programs and resources Proven understanding of the principles of adult learning Demonstrated ability to undertake professional development while working independently Demonstrated understanding of the role of the modern public library High level communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to relate to people of all backgrounds and ages Current working with children check Current Victorian Drivers Licence Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7923/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Information Technology Librarian/Lecturer at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
The William Madison Randall Library at The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for the position of Information Technology Librarian. UNCW is a member institution of the University of North Carolina, a multi-campus university composed of all 17 of North Carolina's public institutions. UNCW is nationally recognized for its marine sciences teaching and research programs, and for its strengths in arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing. The University is situated on a beautiful arboretum campus located in an historic port city within five miles of the Atlantic Ocean and currently enrolls approximately 13,000 students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The person in this position works in the collaborative environment of the Information Technology and Systems department of the library. This librarian supports, enhances, implements and maintains a wide range of technologies and systems to provide robust library services and access to collections through increasingly online interfaces. This position also supports our library staff and users in the use of technology, including the application of emerging technologies. Systems and Technology Support: Assists in managing Randall Library's integrated library system, currently Innovative Interfaces's Millennium. Provides support and enhancement for a variety of library systems, including but not limited to the integrated library system, link resolver, proxy server, archives management system, digital library system, interlibrary loan management system, electronic reserves, web-based applications, and SharePoint intranet. Develops integration between library systems, other campus systems and cloud services. Works cooperatively with vendors and other technical support providers, coordinating solutions to problems. Develops and provides regular training sessions to enhance the library faculty's and staff's technological skills. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and shares that knowledge with library colleagues. General Library faculty responsibilities: This librarian contributes to planning, implementing and assessing services. Produces creative and scholarly contributions to librarianship. Provides research assistance to students, staff, faculty and community users during weekly shifts at the Learning Commons Help Desk, providing individual research assistance in person, by phone, email and chat. Serves on Library and University committees, as requested. Reports to the Coordinator of Discovery Services. QUALIFICATIONS Required ALA-Accredited Master's degree in library and information science. A minimum of one year directly relevant professional experience working with applications associated with library systems and/or information technology, preferably in an academic library. Experience maintaining and supporting library automated systems and resources, especially including, but not limited to, III Millennium, eReserves, ILLiad, ContentDM. Knowledge of bibliographic record structures (including metadata standards) and core library operations such as circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, etc. Knowledge of current web and database technologies and standards. Knowledge of scripting languages necessary to library systems (e.g. XHTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, jQuery, C/C++, Perl, Python, Ruby, Visual Basic, etc.). Fluency with Microsoft Office products. Proven ability to work and communicate effectively, as an individual and as a team member, with a diverse group of people (library personnel, administrators, faculty, vendors, campus information technology services staff, and library users). Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library services/resources. Ability to clearly document projects and procedures. Strong service orientation. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Three to five years directly relevant professional experience in an academic library. Demonstrated tract record of accomplishments related to library systems and technology. Experience with SharePoint 2010 services and functionality. Experience leveraging library APIs. Familiarity with Unix and Windows server environments. Experience with Drupal. SALARY BENEFITS: Salary range will be from $49,000-$53,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a renewable eleven month position (August - June, with the month of July off) with faculty status (lecturer, non‑tenure track). Generous benefits package, including 22 days of vacation. To apply, please complete the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are preferred. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Jennifer Coombs at (910) 962-3196 or coom...@uncw.edu Priority review of applications will begin July 1, 2013. Start date is negotiable. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digitisation Officer at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is the world-leader in plant diversity science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction that shows the importance of plants in all our lives. Kew's mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life. The Library, Art Archives department is responsible for organising and managing one of the world's most comprehensive collections of botanical literature, art and Kew's own archives and modern records, which form an unparalleled resource for a large and increasingly diverse global user community. Working with the Directors' Correspondence collection, the Digitisation Officer will enter details of the archival material into an Access database, image the letters and produce a summary of their content. This role will also contribute to Kew LAA blog and @KewDC Twitter accounts in order to promote the project and increase awareness of the Directors' Correspondence collection. You may occasionally need to demonstrate your work to visitors and potential supporters. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to work meticulously with close attention to detail, preferably with knowledge of digital imaging techniques and image manipulation software. You will be able to plan your time effectively and work flexibly within a team environment. Experience of working in the field of natural history or archival collections is desirable and an ability to handle delicate, valuable manuscripts in a careful and responsible manner is essential. Benefits include 30 days holiday per year, a choice of defined benefit or stakeholder pension, a flexible benefits scheme as well as a great working environment. For full details of the job purpose, accountabilities and essential education, skills and experience for this role please view the Job Profile document. CLOSING DATE: 28 May at 10am INTERVIEW DATE: 13 and 14 June 2013 REF: 1322 ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY: Internal/External HOURS OF WORK: 36 hours net per week JOB STATUS: Casual- 51 weeks SALARY PER ANNUM: £17, 729 (Band B) DIRECTORATE: HLAA LOCATION: Kew JOB DETAILS: Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7949/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Services Librarian at Reed College
Reed College is one of the country's leading private liberal arts colleges and provides one of the nation's most intellectually rigorous undergraduate experiences, with a highly structured academic program balancing broad distribution requirements and in-depth study in a chosen academic discipline. Reed is highly selective and values intellectual achievement and has a strong tradition of alumni/ae involvement and support. We are seeking a Data Services Librarian to join our team. Position Summary The Data Services Librarian provides leadership, support, and instruction in the discovery, use, and management of locally and externally available data. Collaborates with librarians, instructional technologists, and other staff to develop scalable and sustainable data services that will support student and faculty research at Reed. Reed is seeking energetic candidates who welcome the opportunity to play a leadership role in providing library services to an intensely academic community. This is a full-time exempt limited duration (2 years) position. Reed College offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes, medical, dental, 403 (b) retirement plan, use of on site sports center, access to bike co-op, free parking, discounted TriMet bus passes, paid holidays, paid vacation and retiree medical. Essential Functions Develops best practices to collect, preserve, and provide access to research data Serves as a resource to students, faculty, and staff on issues of data curation and management, including data management plan development Performs outreach to increase awareness of data services and resources provided by the library, including promotion of data repositories, web-based tools, and statistical sources. Qualifications Required ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science and minimum of one year of professional library experience or any combination of education and experience that provides the desired knowledge, abilities, and skills required to perform the job Applicants should have experience with or knowledge of data management and curation, providing reference and instruction services in an academic library environment, and a strong interest in undergraduate liberal arts education. Preferred Qualifications Competence with tools and methodologies for quantitative, data-driven research Familiarity with major national funding agencies data management protocol requirements and data archival procedures Familiarity with quantitative methods and data management and curation, including preservation, metadata, and data retrieval Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of library resources and collections Background or experience in supporting diverse populations of faculty and students. A strong commitment to public service and basic knowledge of reference sources and tools TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of introduction discussing your qualifications and interests, along with your resume, a completed Reed Application for Employment form (original or scanned), via email, mail or fax to: library-applicat...@reed.edu. Reed College Attn: Human Resources 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97202 http://www.reed.edu/ Fax: 503-777-7775 The Reed Application for Employment is located at: http://www.reed.edu/human_resources/staffsearch/index.html Reed College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups Classification: Librarian Grade: E-8 Minimum starting salary is $53,287. Deadline: May 28, 2013 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7950/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Summer Internship at Electronic Arts Intermix
Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), a leading nonprofit resource for video and digital media art in New York, is seeking a motivated and organized intern with a background in media collections to work in our Chelsea office two days a week for the Summer semester. Founded in 1971, EAI holds one of the world's largest and most important collections of single-channel video and media works by artists, spanning the 1960s to the present. This is a great opportunity for a someone interested in media preservation, archives/library science, or collection management to gain experience working with a moving image collection. We are seeking an intern with an interest in digital collections to assist in the planning stages of a project that will create an online streaming distribution model of video content for educational purposes. Tasks may include assisting in the development of collection specific standardized keywords, grant writing, creating technical specifications, researching vendors, and interface design. While this is an unpaid internship, we will work with current students and their academic institutions to provide the necessary information to grant academic credit for this internship. Other projects may include: • General collection maintenance, including inventory of the tape library and processing new acquisitions • Assisting in the ongoing maintenance of a custom built content management system including reconciling duplicate records and updating title records • Assisting in the planning and implementing the digitization of special collections (non-video) • Assisting the Collection Manager in other archive and preservation projects Required skills: • Comfortable in a Macintosh environment and proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel • Experience with using scanners and Adobe Photoshop. Familiarity with digital preservation standards is a plus • Strong written communication • Must be detail oriented, organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively Preferred Qualifications: • Interest and knowledge of video art preferred. Knowledge of video formats is a plus. • Experience with databases, content management systems, or digital asset management systems is a plus • Experience with web design, HTML, and user interface design is a plus • Completed or enrolled in a related graduate program is a plus Internship details: • 2 days a week from May/June - August • 10:30-6pm • unpaid; EAI will assist with obtaining academic credit Please email resume with a brief cover letter to: Desiree Leary, dleary(at)eai.org. Applications will be accepted until by May 24, 2013. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls please. Electronic Arts Intermix is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. http://eai.org Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7954/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Library Technology Development Specialist at Villanova University
The Library Technology Development Specialist develops, tests, deploys and supports open source library applications, including work on discovery software, digital library infrastructure, library management systems, the library Web site and miscellaneous niche tools. Duties and Responsibilities: Works on technical aspects of interface interaction design and the development, testing and implementation of new library technology applications, focusing notably on such tools as the internationally recognized VuFind software, open source library management software (Kuali OLE) the Villanova University Digital Library, and the library networked digital information infrastructure (Web site etc.) including systems analysis and specification development, programming and script writing, development of data models and data standards, application debugging, code-base and version management, middleware development and cross-application interfacing, user testing, and new software deployment. Collaborates with Technology Development team members and library staff to identify new technology opportunities scope new project, and shape the evolving library technology environment in accord with organizational needs and priorities. Technology development support for secondary team(s) (Assessment, Academic Integration, Information Research Assistance, Scholarly Outreach, Digital Special Collections, or Instructional Design) based on interest, expertise and experience. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in computer science, information systems or a related field required. 2 years of experience developing and implementing technology projects in a collaborative, team-based, goal-oriented environment, preferably in an academic library or similar setting. Working knowledge of Web development tools and technologies, including server- side scripting (PHP, ASP, .Net Or equivalent) and related standards (HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT and XQuery). Working knowledge of current and emerging library descriptive metadata standards, including MARC, Dublin Core, OAI-PMH and RDA. Working knowledge of digital library principles practices including techniques and standards for digital library development. Working knowledge of open source indexing tools, in particular Lucene and Apache Solr. Fluency with common open source system stacks, specifically, the Linux / Apache / MySQL / Perl PHP (LAMP) framework. Working knowledge of PHP development frameworks, in particular Zend Framework 2. Working knowledge of common Web scripting resources, such as Javascript and AJAX. Working knowledge of Content Management Systems (Concrete5 preferred) and Web site design tools and techniques. Working knowledge of code versioning systems for open source distribution. Working knowledge of Unix server administration and related scripting languages such as Perl and Shell Scripting as well as infrastructure design. Working knowledge of SQL, database systems and basic principles of database design. Familiarity with technical and social protocols for participating, facilitating and initiating open source software projects. Familiarity with at least 1 object-oriented programming language. Broad awareness of Web security technologies (SSL, certificates, public keys) and user authentication environments such as LDAP, Active Directory and NDS. Understanding of Web search engines, the structure of the contemporary information environment and the unique function of academic libraries in that context. Knowledge of PC- and Unix- based computing platforms and operating systems. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in information science, instructional design or a similar computing intensive field strongly preferred. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7958/
Re: [CODE4LIB] repository migration
Kelsey, I can't speak to the ePrints side of things, but on the Fedora side, there are nominally two options to consider: 1) create your records programmatically, via the REST API 2) create FOXML serializations of your ePrints records and then ingest those into Fedora There are a number of variations on either approach, depending on the number/size of records involved to optimize ingest times. My general preference would be for #1. Some best practices (not specific to migration) to consider in your Fedora repository: i) use (M)anaged datastreams rather than Inline (X)ML datastreams where possible ii) use Akubra and not the legacy low-level store iii) unless you have a fairly small repository, update the HashIdPathMapper config (in akubra-llstore.xml) to have a deeper hierarchy (e.g. #/## or ##/##) rather than just ##. I'd recommend joining the Fedora users mailing list for any Fedora-specific follow-on. -Eddie On May 9, 2013, at 12:16 AM, Williamson, Kelsey CTR NUWC NWPT kelsey.williamson@navy.mil wrote: Good afternoon, I was hoping someone might be willing to talk about migration projects. I am getting ready to migrate records from an ePrints repository into a fedora repository- but I've never done anything like this before. I have an abstract plan, but I think hearing other people's experiences would be very helpful; particularly any lessons learned? Best regards, Kelsey
