[CODE4LIB] Job: Information Technology Manager at Library System of Lancaster County

[jobs]

Information Technology Manager
Library System of Lancaster County
Lancaster County

read! learn! connect@the library! The Library System of Lancaster County is
looking for its next Manager of Information Technology. The successful
candidate will be a catalyst and facilitator helping individual libraries
provide strong collaborative technology services to their local customers.
This is an opportunity for the right person to be an equal contributor on a
strong, committed System leadership team. Focusing on moving the System
forward, the IT Manager will envision, design and implement technologies that
enhance and support the mission of the System and its member libraries. With a
staff of 19, a $2 million annual budget, and governed by a seven member Board,
the System is responsible for 14 member libraries, three branches and a
bookmobile serving 519,462 residents. Established in 1987, the System's
mission is to provide countywide services and cooperative programs through a
cost effective network of technology, facilities and resources. Shared and
centralized services include, but are not limited to, public Internet access,
a shared ILS system, database subscriptions, technical services, cooperative
purchasing, consulting services, and broad technology support. This includes
telecommunications, web hosting, hardware and software, and continuing
education.

  
Located seventy miles west of Philadelphia, Lancaster County is in South
Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River. Rich in history, the County
has a diverse population, strong agricultural roots, a large Amish community,
and 60+ municipalities. Lancaster County offers the best of everything from
bucolic rural settings to towns and cities with quality amenities. There is a
vibrant arts scene, quality health care, higher education opportunities,
fourteen public school districts, and many events and attractions. Lancaster
residents have active lifestyles and, at the same time, have a proud focus on
their heritage and value their local histories. Here, tradition has become
innovation. For more information about the Library System and Lancaster
County, visit Lancaster Links.

  
Responsibilities. The IT Manager works as a member of the System's executive
leadership team and reports to the System Administrator. This position is
responsible for developing a strategic vision in conjunction with the System
Administrator and the Technology Planning Committee, creating and implementing
a Department master plan, creating and maintaining the Department's budget,
managing the day-to-day operations of the IT Services Department, serving as
the liaison to the System Administrator and the member libraries, monitoring
and evaluating developing technologies for enhancing new services, and
representing the System to community groups and organizations. See Manager-
Information Technology for the complete job description, illustrative work
activities and required knowledge, skills, abilities.

  
Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor's Degree from a four-
year accredited college or university, five years' experience in the field of
computer and networking technology--including experience in the design and
operation of multi-site Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks; design and
maintenance of Microsoft Windows networks; managing and/or supervising the
management of an Integrated Library System; maintenance of web services and
email; three years library experience; and two years' experience managing IT
staff. Preferred qualifications include an MLS from an ALA-accredited library
science program and additional professional library and management experience.
Essential attributes include proven ability in planning, budgeting, and
implementing technology based services and programs countywide, strong
communication skills, ability to operate in a fast paced, changing
environment, and effective problem solving.



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/17506/
To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/

[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Services Librarian (University of Alabama Libraries, Alabama) at University of Alabama

[jobs]

Web Services Librarian (University of Alabama Libraries, Alabama)
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa

The University of Alabama seeks an energetic, flexible, and innovative
applicant for the position of Web Services Librarian to work in a team
environment with other library faculty and staff. Reporting to the Head of Web
Services, the Web Services Librarian will maintain our discovery system
application, and assist in managing, maintaining and extending the University
Libraries' web presence. The Web Services Librarian will also work closely
with faculty and staff to ensure that content is accessible, accurate, timely,
and appropriate.

  
The Web Services Librarian primary duties:

  * Serve as the primary manager and point of contact for the University 
Libraries' EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) application and be responsible for 
coordinating and resolving issues as well as finding, developing, and 
implementing enhancements.
  * Work with other members of the Web Services Department in the management of 
our WordPress installations (blogs, library web site, etc.) and other 
applicable content management systems.
  * Help manage additional web applications and tools that enhance access to 
collections for University of Alabama patrons, further the Web Services 
Department's activities, and facilitate the work of library employees, 
students, faculty, and staff.
  * Engage in development and management work with Drupal, WordPress, and Omeka.
  * Engage in design activity using Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks or 
similar applications.
  * Assist in web development using HTML, CSS and various JavaScript libraries 
(Bootstrap, jQuery) as well as PHP and MySQL.
  * Maintain currency with web technologies, software, tools, and solutions and 
participate in evaluation, assessment, and training efforts.
Qualifications:

  
Required: A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited
institution or equivalent degree in a relevant area (Instructional Technology,
Information Systems, etc.).

  
The Web Services Librarian position also requires:

  * Some experience working with discovery applications, content management 
systems, and database-driven web sites and applications.
  * Demonstrable general web design & development experience using HTML 5 and 
CSS.
  * Some experience or familiarity with front-end development libraries 
(Bootstrap, jQuery, etc.) and techniques (AJAX fetching and JSON data arrays).
  * Familiarity with PHP/MySQL or similar web application frameworks.
  * Knowledge of information architecture, taxonomy/ontology creation, and 
writing content for the web.
  * Knowledge of responsive web design.
  * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  * Aptitude and desire to learn new technologies.
  * Initiative, flexibility, organization, precision, and excellent problem 
solving skills are a must.
Preferred:

  * Experience with the EBSCO Discovery Service or other library discovery 
system(s).
  * One-year experience in a library setting, preferably academic.
  * Knowledge of current web accessibility (ADA/WCAG 2.0+) standards and how 
these standards affect web design and patron access.
  * Demonstrable experience with WordPress development and design (APIs, 
management, theming, etc.).
  * Knowledge of HTTP and other communication protocols.
  * Strong interest in emerging technologies, library technology trends, 
general trends in librarianship and higher education that affect library 
technology.
  * Working knowledge of XML.
  * Familiarity with Unix/Linux variant server environments.



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/18120/
To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/

[CODE4LIB] Job: Knowledge Management Librarian (New York University Health Sciences Libraries, New York) at New York University

[jobs]

Knowledge Management Librarian (New York University Health Sciences Libraries, 
New York)
New York University
New York City

NYU Health Sciences Library (http://hsl.med.nyu.edu) welcomes applicants for
the position of Knowledge Management Librarian, a faculty appointment in the
NYU School of Medicine reporting to the library's Associate Director for
Research, Education, and Clinical Support.

  
Summary

The Knowledge Management Librarian will focus on research data management and
knowledge support services throughout the NYU Langone Medical Center and with
colleagues in allied areas across the university.

  
Responsibilities

  
Data Management/Curation

  * Develop services and tools to promote and support research data management, 
access, and sharing
  * Develop outlets for and provide instruction on data management best 
practices through online modules, group, and individual instruction
  * Contribute as an integral part of a team in varied research data management 
activities and services
Liaison/Informationist Services

  * Provide dedicated knowledge support services to particular 
department(s)/unit(s) (to be determined) through the Library Liaison Program
  * Provide expert-level knowledge management assistance through Library online 
user support systems
  * Develop and curate subject- and discipline-specific research guides, as 
needed
General

  * Serve as key communication link between library users needs and 
IT/technical teams in the development and implementation of data and knowledge 
management solutions.
  * Serve on library teams, committees and/or task forces as appropriate
  * Serve on Medical Center committees and/or task forces as appropriate
  * Conduct and present appropriate library- and informatics-related research
Required Qualifications

  * Master's degree in library/information science, informatics, computer 
science, or related fields
  * Working knowledge of and aptitude for technologies relevant to research, 
knowledge management, or other relevant biomedical areas
  * Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and instruction skills
  * Enthusiasm for working closely with varied users in a dynamic academic 
medical center environment
  * Adept at working in a highly collaboratively team environment
  * Flexible, intellectually curious, and willing and able to take initiative
  * Commitment to professional development and contributing to 
library/information science and biomedical informatics research
Preferred Qualifications

  * Advanced knowledge and skills in research data management
  * Experience analyzing, manipulating, or repurposing data with at least one 
programming language
  * Knowledge of metadata standards, ontologies, and common data elements
  * Experience with at least one of the following: Fedora repository, Drupal, 
UNIX environments, PHP/Perl programming, MySQL



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/17476/
To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/

[CODE4LIB] Job: Specialist, Library Applications at University of Nevada, Reno

[jobs]

Specialist, Library Applications
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno

The Library Applications Specialist develops, modifies, tests, implements and
supports library computer and web applications and provides primary
administration and support for these and various assigned 3rd party
applications. Reporting to Information Technology (IT) and in compliance with
IT standards and protocols, the position works directly with and receives work
assignments and priorities from library administration to develop and support
library applications. The position reports to the Manager, PeopleSoft Projects
within IT.

  
Salary range: high $50s- low $60s. TIAA/CREF and other retirement options; 24
days of vacation annually; generous sick leave policy; tuition benefits for
self and family; no state income tax or FICA.

  
The University of Nevada, Reno is a land-grant University and a major research
institution in the state with a student population of over 19,000. The
University is situated in Reno, a metropolitan area of nearly 400,000, on the
eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, located 38 miles from Lake
Tahoe, a world-class skiing area with limitless summer and winter recreational
opportunities.

  
**Required Qualifications**  
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of
experience programming applications or applications administration to include
.NET languages (VB.NET or C#.NET)

  
**Preferred Qualifications**  
Knowledge of:

  * Languages and tools to include but not be limited to: Visual Studio, 
C#.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Oracle, PL/SQL - stored procedures, SQL Reporting 
Services, current Windows operating systems, UML, Subversion, and interfacing 
with MS Office/ SharePoint
  * General object oriented programming concepts
  * Relational databases and SQL
  * Desktop and server computer hardware and operating systems
  * Computer networking as it relates to the development and support of 
multi-tiered applications
  * Higher education working environment



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/17467/
To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2015 Call for Proposals

[Wick, Ryan]

A reminder that you need a code4lib wiki account to submit a proposal. If you 
don't have one yet it doesn't take long, just send me an email at 
ryanw...@gmail.com

Wiki accounts are separate from code4lib.org accounts, which are used by the 
voting system. If you register at http://code4lib.org/user/register someone 
will approve your account in a day or two.

If you have any login problems let me know and we'll get it sorted out.

Ryan Wick


-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Chris 
Beer
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 7:37 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2015 Call for Proposals

Prepared talk proposals for Code4lib 2015 will close today at 5pm PT (GMT-8). 
Get your proposals in now:

http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Prepared_Talk_Proposals 


Voting will open on Tuesday, November 11 and last for 2 weeks. We’ll send out 
an email when the polls open with a link.

Thanks,
Chris

> On Oct 21, 2014, at 11:03 AM, Chris Beer  wrote:
> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>> Date: September 23, 2014 at 9:26:36 AM PDT
>> Subject: Code4Lib 2015 Call for Proposals
>> From: Chris Beer mailto:ch...@cbeer.info>>
>> To: Code for Libraries > >
>> 
>> Code4Lib 2015 is a loosely-structured conference that provides people 
>> working at the intersection of libraries/archives/museums/cultural heritage 
>> and technology with a chance to share ideas, be inspired, and forge 
>> collaborations. For more information about the Code4Lib community, please 
>> visit http://code4lib.org/about/ . 
>> 
>> The conference will be held at the Portland Hilton & Executive Tower in 
>> Portland, Oregon 
>> ,
>>  from February 9-12, 2015.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Proposals for Prepared Talks:
>> 
>> We encourage everyone to propose a talk. 
>> 
>> Prepared talks are 20 minutes (including setup and questions), and should 
>> focus on one or more of the following areas:
>> 
>> Projects you've worked on which incorporate innovative implementation 
>> of existing technologies and/or development of new software Tools and 
>> technologies – How to get the most out of existing tools, standards 
>> and protocols (and ideas on how to make them better) Technical issues - Big 
>> issues in library technology that should be addressed or better understood 
>> Relevant non-technical issues – Concerns of interest to the Code4Lib 
>> community which are not strictly technical in nature, e.g. collaboration, 
>> diversity, organizational challenges, etc.
>> 
>> To Propose a Talk
>> 
>> Log in to the Code4Lib wiki and edit the wiki page  
>> http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Prepared_Talk_Proposals 
>>  using the prescribed 
>> format. If you are not already registered, follow the instructions to do so.
>> Provide a title and brief (500 words or fewer) description of your proposed 
>> talk.
>> If you so choose, you may also indicate when, if ever, you have presented at 
>> a prior Code4Lib conference. This information is completely optional, but it 
>> may assist voters in opening the conference to new presenters.
>> 
>> As in past years, the Code4Lib community will vote on proposals that they 
>> would like to see included in the program. The top 10 proposals are 
>> guaranteed a slot at the conference. The Program Committee will curate the 
>> remainder of the program in an effort to ensure diversity in program content 
>> and presenters.  Community votes will, of course, still weigh heavily in 
>> these decisions.
>> 
>> Presenters whose proposals are selected for inclusion in the program will be 
>> guaranteed an opportunity to register for the conference. The standard 
>> conference registration fee will still apply.
>> 
>> Proposals can be submitted through Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5pm PST 
>> (GMT−8). Voting will start on November 11, 2014 and continue through 
>> November 25, 2014. The URL to submit votes will be announced on the Code4Lib 
>> website and mailing list and will require an active code4lib.org 
>>  account to participate. The final list of 
>> presentations will be announced in early- to mid-December.
>> 
>> 
>> On behalf of the Code4Lib 2015 Program Committee,
>> 
>> Chris Beer
>> Digital Library Systems and Services
>> Stanford University Libraries
>> 
> 

[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Services Librarian, the University of Alabama Libraries

[Steven Turner]

*Please excuse any re-posts. *

*https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/36189
*


*THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LIBRARIES*

*Web Services Librarian*



*Responsibilities:*

The University of Alabama seeks an energetic, flexible, and innovative
applicant for the position of Web Services Librarian to work in a team
environment with other library faculty and staff. Reporting to the Head of
Web Services, the Web Services Librarian will maintain our discovery system
application, and assist in managing, maintaining and extending the
University Libraries’ web presence. The Web Services Librarian will also
work closely with faculty and staff to ensure that content is accessible,
accurate, timely, and appropriate.



The Web Services Librarian primary duties:


   - Serve as the primary manager and point of contact for the University
   Libraries’ EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) application and be responsible for
   coordinating and resolving issues as well as finding, developing, and
   implementing enhancements.
   - Work with other members of the Web Services Department in the
   management of our WordPress installations (blogs, library web site, etc.)
   and other applicable content management systems.
   - Help manage additional web applications and tools that enhance access
   to collections for University of Alabama patrons, further the Web Services
   Department’s activities, and facilitate the work of library employees,
   students, faculty, and staff.
   - Engage in development and management work with Drupal, WordPress, and
   Omeka.
   - Engage in design activity using Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks or
   similar applications.
   - Assist in web development using HTML, CSS and various JavaScript
   libraries (Bootstrap, jQuery) as well as PHP and MySQL.
   - Maintain currency with web technologies, software, tools, and
   solutions and participate in evaluation, assessment, and training efforts.



*Qualifications:*

*Required*: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited
institution or equivalent degree in a relevant area (Instructional
Technology, Information Systems, etc.).



The Web Services Librarian position also requires:


   - Some experience working with discovery applications, content
   management systems, and database-driven web sites and applications.
   - Demonstrable general web design & development experience using HTML 5
   and CSS.
   - Some experience or familiarity with front-end development libraries
   (Bootstrap, jQuery, etc.) and techniques (AJAX fetching and JSON data
   arrays).
   - Familiarity with PHP/MySQL or similar web application frameworks.
   - Knowledge of information architecture, taxonomy/ontology creation, and
   writing content for the web.
   - Knowledge of responsive web design.
   - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
   - Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

·Aptitude and desire to learn new technologies.

   - Initiative, flexibility, organization, precision, and excellent
   problem solving skills are a must.



*Preferred*:

   - Experience with the EBSCO Discovery Service or other library discovery
   system(s).
   - One-year experience in a library setting, preferably academic.
   - Knowledge of current web accessibility (ADA/WCAG 2.0+) standards and
   how these standards affect web design and patron access.
   - Demonstrable experience with WordPress development and design (APIs,
   management, theming, etc.).
   - Knowledge of HTTP and other communication protocols.
   - Strong interest in emerging technologies, library technology trends,
   general trends in librarianship and higher education that affect library
   technology.
   - Working knowledge of XML.
   - Familiarity with Unix/Linux variant server environments.



*Environment:*

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, a growing community
with a population of 80,000 residents, approximately 45 minutes southwest
of Birmingham. The campus is noted for its historical architecture,
traditions, and Natural History Museum and unique geographical location.
Current enrollment is approximately 36,000 FTE and the university enjoys a
positive fiscal climate. The community and surrounding area offer a broad
range of cultural and recreational activities. The University Libraries
maintains memberships in the Association of Research Libraries, the Center
for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, LYRASIS,
the Associate of Southeastern Research Libraries, the HATHI Trust, and the
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries.  As a U.S. Government Documents
Regional Depository, Gorgas Library serves Alabama libraries and the
public. The Libraries’ homepage may be accessed at *http://www.lib.ua.edu*
.







*Salary/Benefits:*

Full-time position for non-tenure-earning renewable appointment of up to
three years (annual renewal based upon satisfactor

[CODE4LIB] Job: Research Data Management Librarian at New York University

[jobs]

Research Data Management Librarian
New York University
New York City

Description:

  
The New York University Libraries seeks a librarian to plan and develop
services to meet scholars' needs for consultation and assistance with research
data management. This position works as a member of the NYU Data Services,
consulting with faculty, graduate students, and other researchers on data
management planning and data curation activities; developing instructional
programming and documentation to support scholars in this area; and working
with technical colleagues in NYU's IT organization and the Digital Library
Technology Services group (which is responsible for the libraries' repository
and digitization infrastructures) to adapt, design, and develop tools and
repository services for storing and sharing research data. The successful
candidate will demonstrate a clear vision of the services, infrastructure, and
skills required to provide high quality assistance to our researchers.

  
Responsibilities:

This new position will play a key role in NYU's mission by establishing strong
collaborative relationships with researchers, and developing, delivering, and
promoting new services in response to their rapidly expanding needs in data
management. The position will be responsible for spearheading the consultation
and instructional services in this area by developing a flexible curriculum on
data management; meeting with researchers in individual and group settings to
consult on projects, planning, and best practices; exploring and piloting
base-line services in curation practices and techniques; and creating
documentation and guidelines related to scholars' emerging data management
needs. Other activities may include ongoing assessment and monitoring of
researcher needs, proactive development of knowledge and expertise in data
management issues across disciplines and domains, and advising researchers on
how to meet the data management and open data requirements of publishers and
federal funding agencies. This individual will be central to efforts to design
appropriate data repository and storage infrastructure for researchers across
the University.

  
Qualifications:

Required:

● Minimum one graduate degree (master's level or higher) for
consideration. A second graduate degree will be required
for tenure review. One of the two graduate degrees must be an ALA-accredited
MLS or equivalent.

● 3-5 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent education and
experience, ideally including a combination of direct research experience and
experience in a support role such as in a library, archive, or information
technology setting

● Working knowledge of data management across the research lifecycle,
including creating, processing, analysis, preservation, access, and reuse of
research data.

● Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff in a team
environment

● Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills, as well as
a demonstrated ability to be flexible, creative, and tolerant of ambiguity

● Candidates should exhibit a strong public service orientation, a high degree
of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21st century library,
and be well-versed in the issues surrounding scholarly communications across a
variety of disciplines

  
Preferred:

  
● An advanced degree in a relevant subject/field, preferably in the sciences
or social sciences

● Experience working with digital repository or content management systems.

● Experience creating and implementing targeted outreach programs

● Experience creating metadata and applying best practices to managed content

● Experience with grant writing and federal agency policies

  
New York University Libraries:

Libraries at New York University serve the school's 40,000 students and
faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU's
vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and
providing services to our 11 global academic centers and "portal campuses" in
Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York
University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the
OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries
participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with Columbia
University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan
Research Library Consortium. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan
go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf

  
Salary/Benefits: Attractive benefits package, including
five weeks annual vacation. Salary is commensurate with experience and
background.

  
To Apply: To ensure consideration, send CV and letter of
application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three
references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of Human Resources, New York University
Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to
j...@library.nyu.edu. Resum

Re: [CODE4LIB] Novel OAI endpoints

[Timothy Cornwell]

>.. Implementations known to be buggy, broken or dubious especially welcome :)

You could look at those who registered with the Open Archives Initiative.  I 
haven't visited this list in many years, but when I was working with the 
providers for our aggregation, they were full of bugs & peculiarities.

http://www.openarchives.org/Register/BrowseSites

You could see who is currently contributing too: 
http://nsdl.org/browse/collections  These "collections" mostly have OAI 
providers.

...and shame on anyone who writes their own OAI provider/harvester these days.

-T



-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Stuart 
A. Yeates
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 4:53 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Novel OAI endpoints

I'm looking for a unusual OAI endpoints (different implementations, different 
metadata schemes or extensions to schemes, different structures, unusual 
content types, etc) to test against. I'm aware of the list a couple of 
mainstream lists of which
http://www.base-search.net/about/en/about_sources_date_dn.php?menu=2
is the most comprehensive  the and the live demos of dspace, eprints and 
fedora. But I'm looking for more obscure installs and corner cases.

Does anyone know of any other candidates?

Implementations known to be buggy, broken or dubious especially welcome :)

I'll publish a list of endpoints I find useful.

cheers
stuart

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2015 Call for Proposals

[Chris Beer]

Prepared talk proposals for Code4lib 2015 will close today at 5pm PT (GMT-8). 
Get your proposals in now:

http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Prepared_Talk_Proposals 


Voting will open on Tuesday, November 11 and last for 2 weeks. We’ll send out 
an email when the polls open with a link.

Thanks,
Chris

> On Oct 21, 2014, at 11:03 AM, Chris Beer  wrote:
> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>> Date: September 23, 2014 at 9:26:36 AM PDT
>> Subject: Code4Lib 2015 Call for Proposals
>> From: Chris Beer mailto:ch...@cbeer.info>>
>> To: Code for Libraries > >
>> 
>> Code4Lib 2015 is a loosely-structured conference that provides people 
>> working at the intersection of libraries/archives/museums/cultural heritage 
>> and technology with a chance to share ideas, be inspired, and forge 
>> collaborations. For more information about the Code4Lib community, please 
>> visit http://code4lib.org/about/ . 
>> 
>> The conference will be held at the Portland Hilton & Executive Tower in 
>> Portland, Oregon 
>> ,
>>  from February 9-12, 2015.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Proposals for Prepared Talks:
>> 
>> We encourage everyone to propose a talk. 
>> 
>> Prepared talks are 20 minutes (including setup and questions), and should 
>> focus on one or more of the following areas:
>> 
>> Projects you've worked on which incorporate innovative implementation of 
>> existing technologies and/or development of new software
>> Tools and technologies – How to get the most out of existing tools, 
>> standards and protocols (and ideas on how to make them better)
>> Technical issues - Big issues in library technology that should be addressed 
>> or better understood
>> Relevant non-technical issues – Concerns of interest to the Code4Lib 
>> community which are not strictly technical in nature, e.g. collaboration, 
>> diversity, organizational challenges, etc.
>> 
>> To Propose a Talk
>> 
>> Log in to the Code4Lib wiki and edit the wiki page  
>> http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Prepared_Talk_Proposals 
>>  using the prescribed 
>> format. If you are not already registered, follow the instructions to do so.
>> Provide a title and brief (500 words or fewer) description of your proposed 
>> talk.
>> If you so choose, you may also indicate when, if ever, you have presented at 
>> a prior Code4Lib conference. This information is completely optional, but it 
>> may assist voters in opening the conference to new presenters.
>> 
>> As in past years, the Code4Lib community will vote on proposals that they 
>> would like to see included in the program. The top 10 proposals are 
>> guaranteed a slot at the conference. The Program Committee will curate the 
>> remainder of the program in an effort to ensure diversity in program content 
>> and presenters.  Community votes will, of course, still weigh heavily in 
>> these decisions.
>> 
>> Presenters whose proposals are selected for inclusion in the program will be 
>> guaranteed an opportunity to register for the conference. The standard 
>> conference registration fee will still apply.
>> 
>> Proposals can be submitted through Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5pm PST 
>> (GMT−8). Voting will start on November 11, 2014 and continue through 
>> November 25, 2014. The URL to submit votes will be announced on the Code4Lib 
>> website and mailing list and will require an active code4lib.org 
>>  account to participate. The final list of 
>> presentations will be announced in early- to mid-December.
>> 
>> 
>> On behalf of the Code4Lib 2015 Program Committee,
>> 
>> Chris Beer
>> Digital Library Systems and Services
>> Stanford University Libraries
>> 
> 

Re: [CODE4LIB] LibraryLearn was RE: [CODE4LIB] Drupal question

[Sergio Letuche]

with this email i would like o express my thanx to all who have responded,
especially to the theme developpers. It seems i must wait for a final
product,

2014-11-06 19:16 GMT+02:00 Michael Schofield :

> Hi friendly folks,
>
> I created LibraryLearn for the project developed by Jamie Segno and
> Michelle Keba, and I am just about to get around to a couple of emails sent
> directly to me but I figured I'd chime in with some important things:
>
> 1. LibraryLearn's public repo is not up to date - the next one is a biggie:
> 2. LibraryLearn is highly dependent on the rest of the Sherman Library's
> ecosystem. It *is not* packaged for reuse and you probably *shouldn't use
> it*, especially in the state as it was left on the repo.
>
> On LibraryLearn.com I wrote:
>
> "It's device agnostic, light weight, is smart and dynamic, and
> future-friendly - and it's totally yours if you're willing to wait!"
>
> While this is true, the waiting part is also true. We have to get
> permission to explicitly open source it and package it properly for
> integration in other WordPress themes, but since that permission is
> probably a long time coming, it is totally spun-up as a highly dependent
> child theme to the rest of our ecosystem. The video files don't even live
> on our instance of LibraryLearn but on a separate media server.
>
> What you get from the repo probably will not work for you without intense
> retrofitting. My apologies. The plans to distribute LibraryLearn are not as
> a theme but as a plugin, or maybe the important video parts in the plugin
> and bundled with a theme designed around that plugin, but we haven't yet
> been given the go-ahead by our copyright person and our parent university.
>
> On a nicer note, I'd be happy to walk you through the code you should use,
> or show you how to implement XYZ - depending on what you want to get out of
> an instructional videos theme. Since LibraryLearn was created, WordPress
> now natively handles HTML5 Video, and developers can now replicate it much
> more easily.
>
> Feel free to shoot me any questions.
>
> Best,
>
> Michael
> www.libux.co
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Riley Childs
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 11:36 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Drupal question
>
> I concur, the theme needs to be placed in a subdirectory like what I
> described earlier:
> /wp-content/themes/librarylearn/
>
>
> --
> Riley Childs
> Senior
> Charlotte United Christian Academy
> IT Services Administrator
> Library Services Administrator
> https://rileychilds.net
> cell: +1 (704) 497-2086
> office: +1 (704) 537-0331x101
> twitter: @rowdychildren
> Checkout our new Online Library Catalog: https://catalog.cucawarriors.com
>
> Proudly sent in plain text
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Mark Pernotto
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 11:29 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Drupal question
>
> At first glance, it looks like you could possibly be missing access to a
> required file. :)
>
> The dynamic path mentioned: 'library/Detector/lib/ua-
> parser-php/UAParser.php'
> doesn't look WordPress-y to me. I'm wondering:
> 1) If you have copied the theme in it's entirety
> 2) If somehow paths got mixed up.
>
> Another thing that looks odd to me is the placement of that functions.php
> file. The functions.php file, within a WP system, is normally contained in
> a designated theme name directory - not directly in the 'themes' folder.
> I'd expect to see that path look more like this:
> /var/www/html/wp-content/themes/YourThemeNameHere/functions.php
> where YourThemeNameHere is the theme you've chosen for your site.
>
> Just a hunch: where did you place that theme? Did you copy it directly in
> the 'themes' directory, or did you copy the folder it was contained in as
> well? In other words, when you look inside that 'themes' directory, do you
> see a bunch of files? There shouldn't be anything in there but folders.
>
> If you had someone you trust to take a look at this setup, or play around
> with that functions.php file, that's the route I'd go, if you didn't feel
> comfortable with it yourself.
>
> Is this a 'live' site?
>
> .m
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 2:04 AM, Sergio Letuche 
> wrote:
>
> >  sudo tail  /var/log/apache2/error.log
> >
> > PHP Fatal error:  require_once(): Failed opening required
> > 'library/Detector/lib/ua-parser-php/UAParser.php'
> > (include_path='.:/usr/share/php:/usr/share/pear') in
> > /var/www/html/wp-content/themes/functions.php on line 12
> >
> > this is what i get, any suggestions?
> >
> >
> >
> > 2014-11-05 9:58 GMT+02:00 Sergio Letuche :
> >
> > > Login to wordpress...
> > > Appearance>Themes>Click on activate to see  the theme you want.
> > >
> > > When i do this, i get the WSOD. I was hoping for an answer from the
> > > software authors.
> >