[CODE4LIB] Open Repositories Conference Update: Save the Dates for OR2015

2014-02-12 Thread Michael J. Giarlo
*** Apologies for cross-posting ***

 Feb. 12, 2014
Read it online: http://bit.ly/1jwWlp4

 *Open Repositories Conference Update: Save the Dates for OR2015*

 *A message from the Open Repositories Steering Committee*

We are pleased to announce that the 2015 Open Repositories Conference
(OR2015) will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA at the Hyatt Regency
from June 8-11, 2015. The conference is being jointly hosted by Indiana
University Libraries , University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library ,
and Virginia
Tech University Libraries .

Look for a preview of what to expect in Indianapolis at
OR2014 in
Helsinki!


Re: [CODE4LIB] Proquest search api?

2014-02-12 Thread Jonathan Rochkind
Aha, thinking to google search for "proquest z3950" actually got me some 
additional clues!


"Sites that are currently using Z39.50 to search ProQuest are advised to 
consider moving to the XML gateway."


in Google snippets for:

http://www.proquest.com/assets/downloads/products/techrequirements_np.pdf

Also "If you are using the previous XML
gateway for access other than with a federated search vendor, please 
contact our support center at
www.proquest.com/go/migrate and we can get you the new XML gateway 
implementation documentation."


Okay, so now I at least know that something called the "XML Gateway" 
exists, and that's what I want info on or ask about!  (Why are our 
vendors so reluctant to put info on their services online?)


I am not a huge fan of z3950, and am not ordinarily optimistic about 
it's ability to actually do what I need, but I'd use it if it was all 
that was available; in this case, it seems like Proquest is recommending 
you do NOT use it, but use this mysterious 'XML gateway'.




On 2/12/14 3:29 PM, Eric Lease Morgan wrote:

On Feb 12, 2014, at 3:22 PM, Jonathan Rochkind  wrote:


I feel like at some point I heard there was a search API for the
Proquest content/database platform.



While it may not be the coolest, I’d be willing to bet Proquest supports 
Z39.50. I used it lately to do some interesting queries against the New York 
Times Historical Newspapers Database (index). [1] Okay. I know. Z39.50 and 
their Reverse Polish Notation query language. Yuck. Moreover, the bibliographic 
data is probably downloadable at MARC records, but hey.

[1] Z39.50 hack - http://blogs.nd.edu/emorgan/2013/11/fun/

—
Eric Lease Morgan




Re: [CODE4LIB] Proquest search api?

2014-02-12 Thread Eric Lease Morgan
On Feb 12, 2014, at 3:22 PM, Jonathan Rochkind  wrote:

> I feel like at some point I heard there was a search API for the 
> Proquest content/database platform.


While it may not be the coolest, I’d be willing to bet Proquest supports 
Z39.50. I used it lately to do some interesting queries against the New York 
Times Historical Newspapers Database (index). [1] Okay. I know. Z39.50 and 
their Reverse Polish Notation query language. Yuck. Moreover, the bibliographic 
data is probably downloadable at MARC records, but hey. 

[1] Z39.50 hack - http://blogs.nd.edu/emorgan/2013/11/fun/

—
Eric Lease Morgan


Re: [CODE4LIB] Proquest search api?

2014-02-12 Thread Mark Jordan
- Original Message -

> 
> While it may not be the coolest, I’d be willing to bet Proquest
> supports Z39.50. 

Someone thinks Z39.50 isn't cool? It's got a very cool name anyway, especially 
when pronounced zed39.50.

We'd also be interested in hearing how others are querying PQ, esp. Proquest 
Dissertations & Theses.

Mark


[CODE4LIB] Job: Software Engineer [ILL, EZProxy, etc.] at Johns Hopkins University

2014-02-12 Thread jobs
Software Engineer [ILL, EZProxy, etc.]
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore

Johns Hopkins University has an immediate opening for a
Software Engineer position in the Sheridan Libraries and
Museums. This exciting opportunity is located at the
Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The incumbent will
primarily be responsible for administering, developing and maintaining library
systems to support three main services for all of the Johns Hopkins libraries:
electronic reserves, inter-library loan and access to licensed
resources. The incumbent integrates supported library
systems, such as ILLiad, Ares and EZproxy, with other systems at the
university (ie. JHED directory, Shibboleth and Blackboard), in the library
(ie. Library management system, Horizon) and with 3rd party licensed resources
(ie. Ebscohost and JSTOR). The incumbent works as a member
of the enterprise applications team in the Library Systems department.

  
For additional information about the position and to apply, visit
http://jobs.jhu.edu . Locate Job # 60195 and click
"Apply." To be considered for this position, you must
complete an online application.

  
Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required  
- Five years of related work experience with computer systems and applications. 
 
- Experience with Windows Server, IIS, MS SQL Server  
- Progressive experience with programming language  
- Knowledge of library systems, such as ILLiad, Ares, EZproxy, Horizon, etc.  
  
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of
outstanding faculty, staff, and students. All applicants
who share this goal are encouraged to apply.



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[CODE4LIB] Proquest search api?

2014-02-12 Thread Jonathan Rochkind
I feel like at some point I heard there was a search API for the 
Proquest content/database platform.


I can find no evidence of it on google, but that's not really unusual 
for most of our vendor's apis.


Does anyone know if such an API exists, usable by Proquest customers, 
and if so how to get more info about it?


I am particularly interested in a search API to the Proquest 
Dissertations & Theses database, but most Proquest content seems to be 
on a standard consistent platform, so I imagine any API's that exist 
would not be special to that one database.


Jonathan


[CODE4LIB] Job: Analyste/ Programmeur (.Net) at Canadian Centre for Architecture

2014-02-12 Thread jobs
Analyste/ Programmeur (.Net)
Canadian Centre for Architecture
Montreal

 POSTE À COMBLER

Analyste programmeur

Identification de l’emploi

Titre de l’emploi : Analyste-programmeur

Division : Administration et finances

Service : Technologies de l’information

Supérieur immédiat : Chef, Technologies de l’information

Statut :  Permanent à temps complet (35hrs/semaine)

  
Sommaire de l’emploi

Les responsabilités reliées à cet emploi consistent à prendre en charge
l’analyse des besoins de l’organisation au niveau des systèmes d’information,
l’acquisition et/ou le développement d’applications informatiques avec
l’accord de son supérieur immédiat et des autres décideurs ainsi que
l’implémentation de ces applications.

Le titulaire du poste est responsable de certaines portions techniques du site
Web et de l’intranet de l’institution.

Il sera appelé également à participer à des activités reliées au soutien
informatique dans les matières relevant de ses compétences.

  
Principales responsabilités de l’emploi

Analyse

• Analyser et documenter les besoins informatiques exprimés dans le plan
stratégique du CCA et celui du service des technologies de l’information, avec
une vision technologique d’ensemble

• Effectuer les recherches et évaluations techniques requises et évaluer les
efforts et les coûts des solutions proposées

• Évaluer le rendement des solutions en place et proposer au besoin des
correctifs ou des améliorations

• Élaborer, documenter et maintenir à jour le modèle informationnel du CCA

• Participer à des groupes de travail avec des collègues internes et des
fournisseurs externes afin de définir correctement les processus informatiques
pour assurer l’atteinte des résultats opérationnels

  
Implémentation

• Assurer le respect des normes de l’industrie et des politiques de
l’institution en termes de protection des données (confidentialité, intégrité
et disponibilité)

• Documenter et exécuter les procédures d’installation et de contrôle de
qualité requises pour l’installation des applications internes et externes
ainsi que pour leur mise à jour

• Assurer la formation des utilisateurs des applications développées à
l’interne (et parfois pour celles acquises d’autres sources)

• Assurer le lien avec les fournisseurs des applications informatiques au
sujet des questions de nature technique

  
Développement

• Maintenir à jour les applications en usage et effectuer le développement
d’applications en respectant les normes et standards de développement du
service des technologies de l’information

• Créer les tables requises dans les différentes bases de données et assurer
les relations entre les tables des différentes applications

• Élaborer et exécuter les plans de tests, les simulations, les bancs d’essai
ainsi que l’ensemble des opérations du processus de contrôle de qualité requis
pour chaque application et apporter les correctifs nécessaires suite à
l’analyse des résultats

• Rédiger les manuels d’utilisateurs et les manuels d’exploitation des
systèmes développés

  
Intranet et Web

• Maintenir ou créer des interfaces Web pour la présentation de données des
systèmes en service au CCA

• Programmer des interfaces de communication et de services Web

Entretien et soutien

• S’assurer de façon proactive, du bon fonctionnement des applications en
service

• Analyser les problèmes relatifs aux applications, effectuer les correctifs
et proposer des améliorations dans un cadre d’optimisation

  
  
Qualifications requises pour l’emploi

• Niveau de scolarité : Baccalauréat en informatique (ou l’équivalent)

• Nombre d’années d’expérience pertinente requises : minimum de 5 ans

• Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit

• Maîtrise requise des langages suivants : C#, jQuery, Javascript, Ajax, XML,
Crystal Report et Crystal Report Server, VBA, .NET.  Également SQL, la gestion
des bases de données, la sécurité, les procédures stockées, les rapports, les
requêtes, etc.

• Connaissance des méthodes d’analyse et de résolution de problèmes techniques

• Aptitudes pour les communications claires et le travail d’équipe

• Approche structurée relativement au travail

• Autonomie, habilité en planification et pour la gestion des priorités

• Souplesse d’horaire occasionnelle

  
  
Merci d’envoyer votre lettre et votre CV par courriel : r...@cca.qc.ca , à
l’attention du Service des ressources humaines, Centre Canadien
d’Architecture, 1920, rue Baile, Montréal (Québec) H3H 2S6. Seuls les
candidats retenus seront contactés. Veuillez ne pas téléphoner.

  
Le CCA a une politique d’équité en matière d’emploi.



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Re: [CODE4LIB] Call for proposals to host Code4Lib Conference in 2015

2014-02-12 Thread Rosalyn Metz
Hi Friends,

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit proposals for Code4Lib
2015 is midnight PST March 12th. So if you haven't gotten your proposals in
you still have a month. Information for submitting a proposal is below.

Thanks
Rosy
On Jan 29, 2014 4:05 PM, "Rosalyn Metz"  wrote:

> The Code4Lib Community is calling for proposals to host the tenth annual
> Code4Lib Conference in 2015. Prior to submitting a proposal we recommend
> reviewing the conference hosting web page [1] and How To Plan a Code4LibCon
> on the wiki [2] to learn more about the kind of venue the community seeks
> and the responsibilities involved with hosting the conference.
>
> The deadline for proposals is midnight PST Wednesday March 12th, 2014. The
> decision will be made by a popular vote. Voting will begin on or around
> Friday March 14th, 2014 and will continue until midnight PST March 26th,
> 2014. The results of the vote will be announced Thursday morning at the
> Code4Lib conference 2014 and emailed out to the listserv.
>
> You can apply by making your pitch to the Code4Lib Conference Planning
> list [3] and linking to your proposal on the 2015 Hosting Proposals wiki
> page [4]; attention to the criteria listed on the conference hosting page
> is appreciated. Good luck!
>
>
> ---
> Have a look at past proposals for ideas.
>
> 2014 Winner:
>
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1amxzn4xs26ILszZek5nIEEfd4qHNfLjp1BAc5CU5YKw
>
> 2013 Winner:
> http://tigger.uic.edu/~kayiwa/code4lib.html
>
> 2012 Winner:
> https://sites.google.com/site/code4lib2012seattle
>
> Footnotes
> 1. http://code4lib.org/conference/hosting
> 2. http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/How_To_Plan_A_Code4LibCon
> 3. code4lib...@googlegroups.com
> 4. http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2015_Hosting_Proposals
>


[CODE4LIB] Job: Assistant Director of Digital Strategies at Houston Public Library

2014-02-12 Thread jobs
Assistant Director of Digital Strategies
Houston Public Library
Houston

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking a dynamic information technology
professional to provide visionary and transformational leadership in today's
digital library environment while envisioning and preparing for the library of
the future. This individual is smart, strategic, creative, and results-driven
with extensive experience in providing support for public services, especially
in a system with multiple locations; and has deep knowledge in operational
improvement and change management. The Assistant Director of Digital
Strategies (ADDS) will provide leadership for the HPL Digital Strategies team,
and, in keeping with HPL's vision and mission, will create a fresh direction
for HPL systemwide technology services. The ADDS will work in partnership with
HPL Leadership, HPL Divisions, and the City of Houston Information Technology
Services Department (HITS) to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate leading
edge technology strategies that support HPL's business operations, and
continuously improve cost effectiveness, service quality and customer service
delivery. Reporting to the Library Director, this position is an exciting
executive leadership opportunity in a forward thinking organization. The ADDS
serves as an integral member of the Houston Public Library Executive
Leadership Team and plays a critical role in leading HPL into a future that
will include state of the art technologies that support innovative information
delivery, engaging learning spaces, and stellar customer experiences. The
ideal candidate will have demonstrated success aligning people, processes and
technology; excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and customer
relationship skills; and is successful interfacing with executive management,
business partners, stakeholders, and staff. The individual we seek can quickly
build trust and work successfully in a large, diverse, urban environment.

  
Essential responsibilities for the Assistant Director for Digital Strategies
include the following:

  * Provide overall vision, innovation, and leadership for HPL's digital 
services.
  * Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
  * Provide leadership for the HPL Digital Strategies Team (DST). Implement 
team building and development opportunities for DST to facilitate innovation 
and to ensure continuous delivery of effective, efficient, leading edge 
technology services. Establish and direct the strategic and tactical goals, 
policies, and procedures for the division.
  * Identify and address user needs and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  * Develop and implement a system to continuously analyze and improve upon 
technology standards, procedures and policies across the library to gain 
efficiencies and improve processes. Partner with the City of Houston 
Information Technology Services Department (HITS) to ensure HPL's compliance 
with citywide technology standards, and to ensure optimal support for HPL's 
technology operations.
  * Serve as the Library's liaison to HITS; represent HPL on citywide 
technology meetings and on citywide technology committees and teams;
  * Monitor performance of HITS through an operational level agreement, 
automated systems monitoring, and other measures.
  * Establish services metrics that align with library standards and goals that 
demonstrate value to HPL's staff operations and excellent customer service 
delivery.
  * Lead and encourage continuous research within HPL to ensure current 
knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies for Library staff.
  * Serve as a link to the wider world of library technology and technology in 
general through broad engagement with vendors, local and national Library 
colleagues, and participation in national professional organizations.
  * Manage vendor relationships and contracts to maximize service level 
performance and minimize costs. Propose hardware/software solutions to 
accomplish HPL's vision and mission.
  * Manage, track, and control technology operating and capital budgets for 
purchasing, staffing and operations.
  * Provide general oversight for the Houston Area Library Automated Network 
(HALAN). HALAN is a consortium of libraries, including Houston Public Library, 
served by a common integrated library system (ILS) through contract with the 
City of Houston and housed at HPL. (The HALAN Division Chief reports to the 
ADDS)
  * Administration of HPL's technology staff and public training centers; 
continuous development of training opportunities for the public and staff in 
using emerging technologies and applications.
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in
Information Technology or a closely related field and seven years or more of
professional experience. Experience must include at least three years in a
managerial capacity.

  
Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying.



Brough

[CODE4LIB] Job: Head of Digital Experience at Smithsonian Institution

2014-02-12 Thread jobs
Head of Digital Experience
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C.

**Head of Digital Experience**  
Smithsonian Institution

Archives of American Art

Location: Washington, D.C.

Salary: The position will be filled at the Grade 9 or Grade 11 depending on
qualifications

Non-federal, Temporary Trust position; Full-Time

27 mo. appointment with potential for extension to indefinite status

  
The Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, is the nation's largest
repository of documentation of the visual arts and culture in the United
States. The Archives' mission is to collect, preserve, and
make available for study records, papers, photographs, diaries, sketchbooks,
and oral history interviews. Its digital environment
directly supports the Archives' collections management of over 5,000 archival
collections representing over 15,000 linear ft., an active oral history
program, a major digitization and access initiative, exhibitions,
acquisitions, public outreach, education, reference, and fundraising, and
participation in Smithsonian pan-Institutional initiatives.

  
The incumbent will serve as the Archives' Head of Digital Experience in an
ongoing effort to improve the website www.aaa.si.edu as the primary means of
communicating information about the Archives within the context of the
Smithsonian Institution, and in providing access to collections and resources.
Included in the responsibilities are coordinating and publishing content from
internal stakeholders; monitoring and evaluating the Archives' web properties;
working closely with technical and digital projects' staff and contract
developers and designers; keeping abreast of relevant emerging technologies;
participating in Smithsonian-wide web and IT-related activities, and providing
guidance and input on strategies for moving the Archives towards its goal of
greater openness and sharing of our digital resources and data.

  
Applicants should have technical knowledge and skills in:

  * Best practices for creating, formatting and presenting textual, graphic, 
and A/V content for use on web and digital media platforms (websites, blogs, 
social media, mobile devices)
  * Core principles and best practices in the fields of web content management, 
user experience design, usability, information architecture, and accessibility
  * Best practices for search engine optimization and web analytics
  * Hand encoding standards-compliant HTML/XML/CSS
  * Database systems and database design as they pertain to websites
  * Web design and development software, especially the Adobe Creative Suite 
tools, including DreamWeaver, Acrobat, and Photoshop.
  * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability 
to multitask and perform work independently as well as part of an integrated 
team.
  * Archive, library or museum information environments that utilize EAD or 
other XML based technology, and an understanding of the archival profession and 
practices. MLS preferred.
Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Karen Weiss at
wei...@si.edu by February 21, 2014.

The Smithsonian is an equal opportunity employer.

  
  
Karen B. Weiss

Information Resources Manager

Archives of American Art

Smithsonian Institution

wei...@si.edu

202-633-7973

www.aaa.si.edu



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Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2014 pre-conf: Lib/Tech/Gender

2014-02-12 Thread Donahue, Amy
A friend of mine works for Mozilla's Peer 2 Peer University; she recently wrote 
a blog post that discusses some ideas for designing a conference "for equity, 
interaction and learning."  Might be of interest both for the pre-conf and 
conferences in general.  Sadly, I can't attend, but I hope it goes well!

http://info.p2pu.org/2014/01/31/gender-and-the-unconference-design-recs-for-equity-and-learning-ordcamp/
 

Amy

Amy E. Donahue, MLIS, AHIP
User Education/Reference Librarian
Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
adona...@mcw.edu
phone: 414.955.8326
fax: 414.955.6532
http://www.mcw.edu/mcwlibraries.htm

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lisa 
Rabey
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:41 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] C4L2014 pre-conf: Lib/Tech/Gender

Evening!

Those of us putting together the LibTechGender pre-conf are in the planning 
stages of what the day should look like.

We thought it would be a good idea to do a call out to those attending to see 
what they would be most interested in getting out of the time.
We have a lot of ideas, but knowing what people are looking forward to/want to 
do/hack/learn would be greatly helpful!

Please feel free to email me on the list, privately, tweet me, whatever.

Thanks!
Lisa, Coral, Kate



Lisa M. Rabey | @pnkrcklibrarian

An Unreliable Narrator: http://exitpursuedbyabear.net Cunning Tales from a 
Systems Librarian: http://lisa.rabey.net


Re: [CODE4LIB] LibX 2.0 Libapps

2014-02-12 Thread Annette Bailey
LibX 2.0 and Libapps are currently being supported by the LibX project
(Godmar and Annette, at the moment).  We have published some brief
documentation on the technology behind Libapps and the Masters thesis that
was published on this technology development.

http://libx.org/how-to-create-your-own-libapps-in-libx-2-0/

If anyone is interested in building Libapps and has questions, please do
contact us at libx.org @ gmail.com or me directly at afbailey @ vt.edu.

Annette


On Sat, Feb 8, 2014 at 10:50 AM, Harper, Cynthia  wrote:

> What's the current state of LibX 2.0 and Libapps sharing?  Why am I having
> trouble finding that out?
>
> Cindy Harper
> cindyharper1...@gmail.com
>



-- 
Annette Bailey
Assistant Director for Electronic Resources and Emerging Technology Services
Virginia Tech University Libraries
Blacksburg, VA
PH: (540) 231-9266


[CODE4LIB] Broadening a geographic search in discovery layers

2014-02-12 Thread Harper, Cynthia
Is anyone doing any work that would make it possible to broaden a geographic 
search in a discovery layer?  For instance, broadening specific country 
subheadings into a continent search?  Just wondering.

Cindy Harper
Electronic Services and Serials Librarian
Virginia Theological Seminary
3737 Seminary Road
Alexandria VA 22304
703-461-1794
char...@vts.edu