[CODE4LIB] Great Job With Emory University Library - New Hydra Implementation

[Thomas, Alexander]

Job: Senior Software Engineer, Emory University Libraries


Dear Code4Lib,


The Emory libraries are in the planning stages of a Hydra implementation that 
will ultimately replace an extensive custom Fedora/Python-Django 
infrastructure.  We're a team of four looking to add two more.  Special 
consideration will be given to experienced Rails developers with Hydra 
experience.


While Hydra development will be a big part of our work going forward, the team 
also serves non-repository needs, and so there will be opportunities to enjoy a 
variety of development challenges.  Visit us on github to get a sense of our 
work:


https://github.com/emory-libraries

https://github.com/emory-libraries-ecds


Job description is below.  Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any 
questions.


To apply, surf on over to http://hr.emory.edu/careers/index.html and search for 
Job Requisition ID 49497BR.


Thanks,

Alex Thomas

Lead, Library Software Engineering



Job Title


Sr. Software Engineer


Job Requisition ID


49497BR


Operating Unit/Division


LITS: Library and IT Services


Department


124100:LITS: Application Development


Full/Part Time


Full-Time


Regular/Temporary


Regular


Minimum Hourly Rate $


28.846154


Midpoint Hourly Rate $


40.480769


Minimum Annual Rate $


6


Midpoint Annual Rate $


84200


Job Description


DESCRIPTION:

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will work as part of an agile team to design, 
implement and revise software applications that meet library and digital 
scholarship needs. Act as the technical lead for one or more code bases. Mentor 
other developers with respect to development best-practices and standards. 
Participate in the development and extension of the overall Emory University 
Libraries and Emory Center for Digital Scholarship development environment and 
architecture. Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies and promotes their 
usage. Collaborate with stakeholders in the development of the user stories 
that comprise the product backlog that defines the scope of a given development 
effort.


WHAT'S NEEDED:


*Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering or a related field 
and three years of related experience in web application development or an 
equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

*Experience with Ruby on Rails and/or other web development frameworks like 
Python/Django

*Experience with JavaScript, AJAX, and DOM manipulation

*Experience with relational databases

*Experience with web standards like REST for seamless integration between 
complex systems

*Experience collaborating on software via version control

*Fundamental linux skills

*Familiarity and desire to work with agile methods


WHAT'S NICE...


*Experience with javascript frameworks such as Angular or Ember

*Experience with continuous integration/deployment

*Experience with SOA and enterprise systems integrations

*Experience with Fedora Commons

*Experience building and optimizing Solr/Lucene indexes

*Experience with the Hydra repository framework

*Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. eXist)

*Contributions to Open Source Projects and participation in developer 
communities

*Experience working in an academic environment

*Experience with Metadata (e.g. MODS, Dublin Core, TEI, EAD, DDI) and Semantic 
web standards





Alexander J. Thomas
Lead Software Engineer
Emory University Libraries
404.727.0194
atho...@emory.edu

[CODE4LIB] Job: Discovery and Delivery Services Product Manager (4116) at California Digital Library

[jobs]

Discovery and Delivery Services Product Manager (4116)
California Digital Library
Oakland

To apply, please visit:
https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58236

  
Position Summary:

  
The California Digital Library (CDL) is a collaborative effort of the ten
campuses of the University of California, designed to enable UC's libraries to
continue to meet the informational needs of UC's faculty and students in the
21st century. The CDL assumes a leadership role in providing digital content
to the citizens of the state, develops systems that encourage resource
sharing, and provides for a focus for the development of strategies and
initiatives that guide the University's libraries through the transition to
the digital future.

  
Experienced professional with demonstrable ability to manage large, end user
facing, complex and tightly integrated hosted discovery (currently Melvyl,
built on OCLC's WorldCat Local) and delivery (interlibrary loan and document
delivery currently via OCLC's VDX) services. Works with an
experienced team of analysts, product managers and developers to develop
services in response to the changing needs of students, faculty and
staff. Possesses digital library services domain knowledge
and a strong interest in identifying and solving real end
user challenges. Creates and maintains strong vendor
relationships, and acts as an advocate for end users.
Develops and participates in outreach activities with University of California
students, faculty and librarians to promote awareness of discovery and
delivery services.

  
Job Requirements:

  
Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or related subject specialty and at
least three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

  
Broad knowledge of product development concepts, practices, standards and
processes in digital libraries.

  
Demonstrated ability to identify key issues critical to the organization's
need and the success of a desired product, service, or enhancement.

  
Proven ability to research, collect and analyze information to use in
determining product options or alternatives. Ability to use
evidence based research to persuade vendors to address product gaps, or
propose alternative solutions.

  
Strong organization and project management skills.

  
Strong oral communication skills to effectively convey and explain
information.

  
Strong written communications skills to draft clear, concise documentation,
reports and specifications. Demonstrable ability to
crystallize requirements and work with technical implementers.

  
Ability to lead, build consensus and promote the exchange of information among
project team, internal and external constituencies.

  
Proven ability to evaluate vendor driven technical transitions (i.e. vendor
moves to a new platform), perform research to support decision making around
transitions, and successfully lead a transition (either to the vendor's
solution, or to an entirely new solution).

  
Knowledge of academic library and digital library industry trends.

  
Proficiency in metadata standards, current and evolving, or the interest in
acquiring proficiency.

  
Proven facilitation, presentation and interpersonal skills.

  
Willingness to reach out to end users and act as an advocate.

  
Strong vendor relationship management skills, including the ability to work
effectively with both vendors and the vendor user community to shape product
development and enhancements

  
Master's degree in Information Sciences or related subject specialty
(Preferred).

  
Proficiency in assessment methodologies(Preferred).



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Metadata Product Manager (4116) at California Digital Library

[jobs]

Metadata Product Manager (4116)
California Digital Library
Oakland

To apply, please visit:https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Cen
tral?quickFind=58230

  
Position Description:

  
The California Digital Library (CDL) is a collaborative effort of the ten
campuses of the University of California designed to enable UC's libraries to
continue to meet the informational needs of UC's faculty and students in the
21st century. The CDL assumes a leadership role in providing digital content
to the citizens of the state, develops systems that encourage resource
sharing, and provides a focus for the development of strategies and
initiatives that guide the University's libraries through the transformations
necessary to succeed in the digital age.

  
Experienced digital library services product manager to manage large metadata
management system developed by the California Digital Library in support of
the University's commitment to advance the mission and goals of the HathiTrust
(www.hathitrust.org). Works with the Discovery and Delivery team, comprised of
experienced analysts, product managers and developers to develop large scale
digital library services in response to the changing needs of students,
faculty and staff. As a metadata expert, with interest in
linking data, develops strategies for metadata capture, normalization,
transformation, storage, enrichment and output. Possesses project management
skills and digital library services domain knowledge, including mass
digitization and large scale repositories. Creates and maintains strong
partner relationships. Develops and participates in
outreach activities with University of California students, faculty and
librarians as well as the larger digital library community.

  
Job Requirements:

  
Bachelor's degree in Information Management or related subject specialty and
at least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience which includes metadata analysis and support in a
production environment.

  
Broad knowledge of product development concepts, practices, standards and
processes in digital libraries.

  
Demonstrated ability to identify issues critical to the organization's needs
and the success of a desired product, service, or enhancement.

  
Proven ability to research, collect and analyze information to use in
determining product options or alternatives. Ability to use
evidence based research to persuade development partners to address product
gaps, or propose alternative solutions.

  
Strong organization and project management skills, including facilitation,
presentation and strong interpersonal skills.

  
Strong oral communication skills to effectively convey and explain
information. Strong written communications skills to draft
clear, concise documentation, reports and specifications.
Demonstrable ability to crystallize requirements and work with technical
implementers.

  
Demonstrated ability to analyze digital project requirements and develop
strategies for metadata capture, normalization, transformation, storage,
enrichment and output in support of project.

  
Demonstrated experience leading, building consensus and promoting the exchange
of information among project team, internal and external constituencies.

  
Knowledge of academic library and digital library industry trends.

  
Demonstrated proficiency in metadata standards, current and evolving.

  
Demonstrated experience in working with files of metadata records, including
machine readable cataloging (MARC) records, XML, Dublin Core, METS and other
metadata.

  
Demonstrated experience in automating and streamlining metadata creation,
analysis and management using a variety of tools for metadata manipulation and
scripting.

  
Strong partner relationship management skills, including the ability to work
effectively with both vendors and partners to shape product development and
enhancements.

  
Demonstrated experience in recommending, designing and implementing
appropriate metadata schemes for digital library projects.

  
Master's degree in Information Sciences or related subject specialty
(Preferred).



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Re: [CODE4LIB] Deep Freeze + PaperCut + Windows profiles

[Will Martin]

We had a similar issue on our lab machines, there was a GPO that we
created to fix the issue, I need to look in Group Policy though.


I'd be interested to see that if you can take a moment to dig it up.


And what is so wrong with Windows 8.1? Part of our speed issues were
resolved by reimaging onto 8.1 Enterprise.


From a lab management perspective?  It's fine.  I'm just not a fan of 
the UI changes.  Your mileage may vary.


Will

Re: [CODE4LIB] Anyone analyzed SirsiDynix Symphony transaction logs?

[William Denton]

On 19 March 2015, Jason Stirnaman wrote:


I've been using the ELK (elastic + logstash(1) + kibana)(2) stack for EZProxy 
log analysis.


That sounds like a great way to look at the Symphony transaction logs, and I'm 
going to try it.  Thanks!  Having all these logs will a great way to learn these 
applications.


Thanks for all the other replies about the logs.  People are analyzing them in 
different ways with different tools, and everyone finds something right for 
them.  That's always good to see.  I'll write up what I do in case it's useful.


A general question for anyone looking at usage of circulating physical items: 
what have you found to be the most useful questions you ask of the data, or the 
most worthwhile reports and visualizations you make?  I'm going to start with 
some obvious ones (what circs the most, what kind of user is most active, which 
locations are busiest, what call number ranges get used the most) but I wonder 
what others have found to be the most interesting and helpful.


Bill
--
William Denton ↔  Toronto, Canada ↔  https://www.miskatonic.org/

[CODE4LIB] Vancouver, BC: code4libBC Workshops. Come Learn!

[Cynthia Ng]

(Apologies for any duplication due to cross-posting)


Amazing presenters, awesome community and $20, which you really can't beat.

code4libBC is offering 4 half-day workshops on Friday, May 1st at SFU
Harbour Centre. They sold out quickly last year, so if you're
interested register now.

* Get your hands dirty with Data Management Plans  with Eugene Barsky
* User Experience Fundamentals with Haig Armen
* Intro to Shell Scripting: The Terminal Does Not Hate You with Alex Garnett
* If you build it, will they come? Best practices for managing an
institutional repository with Lisa Goddard, Don Taylor, Tara
Stephenson


More info on the sessions: http://wiki.code4lib.org/BC#General_Info
Register: 
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2015-code4lib-bc-spring-workshops-tickets-16206078818

code4libBC is a diverse and open community of library developers and
non-developers engaging in effective, collaborative problem-solving
through technology. Anyone from the library community who is
interested in library technologies are welcome to join and
participate, regardless of their department or background: systems and
IT, public services, circulation, cataloguing and technical services,
archives, digitization and preservation.


On behalf of the code4libBC organizing group,
Cynthia

[CODE4LIB] Job: Software Development Librarian I/II at Wayne State University

[jobs]

Software Development Librarian I/II
Wayne State University
Detroit

Software Development Librarian I/II

  
Wayne State University, Discovery Services seeks a knowledgeable and
innovative individual for the position of Software Development Librarian
I/II. Located in the heart of Detroit's Midtown Cultural
Center, Wayne State University is a Carnegie I research university that
enrolls more than 32,000 students.

  
Position Description: The Software Development Librarian
I/II position works in the Discovery Services Unit under the supervision of
the Assistant Library Director for Discovery and
Innovation. This individual will collaborate with a wide
range of library units to develop the next generation of fully integrated and
engaging online library experiences.

  
Qualifications: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an
ALA- accredited library school. Experience with programming
with Java, Javascript, PHP, Python, Ruby, MySQL, shell scripting,
etc. Experience with UNIX/Linux/OSX operating systems and
the LAMP environment. Highly developed written and verbal
communication skills.

  
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with no-SQL database technology such as
Lucene/Solr or Hadoop. Experience working with Android
and/or iOS application development. Knowledge of Agile
development methodologies. Experience with version control
applications such as Git.

  
Experience developing in the library environment.

  
Application Procedure: Nominations or questions regarding this position may be
directed via email to Elliot Polak, Assistant Library Director, Discovery and
Innovation Unit, at elliot.po...@wayne.edu. For consideration, please submit
electronically a complete resume and letter of interest including contact
information for at least 3 professional references to posting #040890 on Wayne
State University's ONLINE HIRING SYSTEM at https://jobs.wayne.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

  
Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer, which complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding
nondiscrimination and affirmative actions. Wayne State
University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity
for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law.



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Re: [CODE4LIB] Chrome Extension for Enhancing LoC's EAD Documentation

[Stephen Schor]

Uff...for those with HTML email turned off.

Chrome store:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/loc-ead-beautifier/omhlcmlhlbbdieihchginhnhichneajb?hl=en

Source:
https://github.com/nodanaonlyzuul/loc-ead-beautifier



On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 11:27 AM, Stephen Schor 
wrote:

> Hi.
>
> I released a Chrome extension that enhances the The Library of Congress's
> Encoded Archival Description documentation.
> One can install it from chrome's webstore
> 
>  and
> see its great tasting, yet less filling source code
> .
>
> How does it enhance the LoC's documentation? Here's one example.
>
> *The list of an element's children & ancestors should be clickable:*
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92181/dont_delete/unclickable.png
>
> *The Extension makes them clickable, allowing navigation from one element
> to another.*
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92181/dont_delete/dontthatbeatall.gif
>
> *Here's a complete before and after screenshot:*
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92181/dont_delete/before-and-after.png
>
> Thanks for your time - see you on Github.
> Stephen
>

[CODE4LIB] Chrome Extension for Enhancing LoC's EAD Documentation

[Stephen Schor]

Hi.

I released a Chrome extension that enhances the The Library of Congress's
Encoded Archival Description documentation.
One can install it from chrome's webstore

and
see its great tasting, yet less filling source code
.

How does it enhance the LoC's documentation? Here's one example.

*The list of an element's children & ancestors should be clickable:*
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92181/dont_delete/unclickable.png

*The Extension makes them clickable, allowing navigation from one element
to another.*
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92181/dont_delete/dontthatbeatall.gif

*Here's a complete before and after screenshot:*
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92181/dont_delete/before-and-after.png

Thanks for your time - see you on Github.
Stephen

[CODE4LIB] Access 2015 CFP Deadline Extended

[Ali Versluis]

Hi all:
The Access 2015 Planning Committee has decided to extend its deadline for 
proposals by one week. Proposals must be in by 11:59 PM on Friday, March 27th, 
2015.
Please submit your proposals via the online submission form 
(http://accessconference.ca/program/call-for-proposals/). If the form gives you 
attitude, just submit it to 
accesslib...@gmail.com. Submitting with the form 
will make our lives easier, so please try that first. Remember that all 
proposals requiring a format of 15 minutes or longer will be peer-reviewed by 
others in the library technology community.

If you need some inspiration, check out our website 
(http://accessconference.ca), which has information about the venues, the Code 
of Conduct, programming from previous conferences, and a nice little summary of 
what we're all about.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you have!
Ali Versluis
Engineering & Energy Librarian for the University of Ontario Institute of 
Technology (UOIT)
On behalf of the Access 2015 Planning Committee

Ali Versluis, MLIS
Engineering and Applied Science, Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Librarian
North Campus Library - 50 Founders Drive
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON  L1H 7K4
LIB 120
905-721-8668 ext. 5315
http://www.uoit.ca/library/

[CODE4LIB] How to get more out of your 2015 NASIG Conference experience!

[publicist]

This year, the NASIG Conference Workshops will be held on
Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, after the general
sessions have ended. We have several experts in their fields
providing hands-on learning opportunities that will enhance
your conference experience.

For new serials catalogers or experienced catalogers looking
to refresh their understanding of RDA authority, we have a
two-day workshop led by Les Hawkins and Hien Nguyen of the
Library of Congress. The workshop will provide an overview
of the basic principles underlying authority control in the
context of serials cataloging and the MARC 21 authority
format. http://sched.co/27oF

Back by popular demand, Clair Dygert (Assistant Director for
Licensing and E-Resources, Florida Virtual Campus) will be
giving the license negotiation workshop on Saturday
afternoon. A continuation from last year’s preconference,
the workshop will focus on best practices for creating
agreements that protect the rights of users and libraries,
as well as developing negotiating skills and strategies and
the confidence to employ them. http://sched.co/27oE

If you have burning questions about copyright, or you’ve
been tasked with more of a role in vetting copyright
questions at your institution, Lisa Macklin (Director,
Scholarly Communications Office, Emory University) will be
leading a workshop Saturday afternoon that will answer those
questions and get you set up to help colleagues at home
understand copyright better. The workshop will include small
groups working through scenarios often encountered by
librarians. http://sched.co/27oA

Libraries have been collecting usage data for a long time,
even before we were managing digital collections. What do we
do with this data? What should we not do with this data?
Jennifer Leffler (Technical Services Manager, University of
Northern Colorado) will provide hands-on exercises and best
practices on Sunday morning for collecting and analysing use
statistics, specifically those adhering to the COUNTER
standard. http://sched.co/27oH

It’s not too late to register for these excellent
workshops! You can add them on to your existing registration
at:
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_associa...

Questions about the Workshops can be sent to Program
Planning at: prog-p...@nasig.org

See you in Washington!
Anna Creech and Danielle Williams
NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair


~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Charlene N. Simser
Publicist, NASIG, Inc.
public...@nasig.org | @NASIG
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent organization
that promotes communication, information, and continuing
education about serials and the broader issues of scholarly
communication. For more information about NASIG, please
visit http://www.nasig.org/.