Re: [CODE4LIB] XSLT Advice
Thanks for all the suggestions folks, other things at work have prevented me from working on this quite yet but there is a lot of helpful advice and suggestions here so thanks. As a note on the xsl:for-each that is actually the default dc_oai.xsl file for DSpace and not my own work so feel free to ding the folks over there for that choice. This gives me a better feel for how XSLT hands conditionals and some ideas on how to tackle it. Though I would be curious to ask if there is a reason to default to xsl:if vs. xsl:choose? I'm not sure that I necessarily need a switch to fix this problem but I want to hear the thought process so I know how to better think over these options in the future. On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 5:21 PM, Boheemen, Peter van peter.vanbohee...@wur.nl wrote: You should use a template that is only applied when the specified field is there. These templates in xslt are applied automatically only if the field is there: xsl:template match=doc:metadata/doc:element[@name='dc']/doc:element[@name='publication']/doc:element[@name='volume']/doc:element/doc:field[@name='value'] xsl:textVol. /xsl:text xsl:apply-templates/ /xsl:template If the field is defined, but empty you should do: xsl:template match=doc:metadata/doc:element[@name='dc']/doc:element[@name='publication']/doc:element[@name='volume']/doc:element/doc:field[@name='value'] xsl:if test=not(.='') xsl:textVol. /xsl:text xsl:apply-templates/ /xsl:if /xsl:template Xslt is not a procedural language, you should hardly ever use xsl:for-each Peter -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Matt Sherman Sent: dinsdag 2 juni 2015 21:35 To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] XSLT Advice Cool. I talked to Ron via phone so I am getting a better picture, but I am still happy to take more insights. So the larger context. I inherited a DSpace instance with three custom metadata fields which actually have some useful publication information, though they improperly titled them in by associating them with a dc prefix but there were two many to fix quickly and they haven't broken DSpace yet so we continue. So I added to the XSL to pull the data within the the custom fields to display publication name Vol. publication volume Issue publication issue. That worked really well until I realized that there was no conditional so even when the fields are empty I still get: dc:identifierVol. Issue/dc:identifier So here are the Custom Metadata fields: dc.publication.issue dc.publication.name dc.publication.volume Here is the customized XSLT, with dc.identifier added for context of what the rest of the sheet looks like. !-- dc.identifier -- xsl:for-each select=doc:metadata/doc:element[@name='dc']/doc:element[@name='identifier']/doc:element/doc:field[@name='value'] dc:identifierxsl:value-of select=. //dc:identifier /xsl:for-each !-- dc.identifier.* -- xsl:for-each select=doc:metadata/doc:element[@name='dc']/doc:element[@name='identifier']/doc:element/doc:element/doc:field[@name='value'] dc:identifierxsl:value-of select=. //dc:identifier /xsl:for-each !-- dc.publication fields to dc.identifier -- dc:identifierxsl:value-of select=doc:metadata/doc:element[@name='dc']/doc:element[@name='publication']/doc:element[@name='name']/doc:element/doc:field[@name='value']/xsl:text Vol. /xsl:textxsl:value-of select=doc:metadata/doc:element[@name='dc']/doc:element[@name='publication']/doc:element[@name='volume']/doc:element/doc:field[@name='value']/xsl:text Issue /xsl:textxsl:value-of select=doc:metadata/doc:element[@name='dc']/doc:element[@name='publication']/doc:element[@name='issue']/doc:element/doc:field[@name='value']//dc:identifier Ron suggested that using choose and when and that does seem to make the most sense. The other trickiness is that I have found that some of these fields as filled when others are blank, such as their being a volume but not an issue. So I need to figure out how to test multiple fields so that I can have it display differently dependent on what has data or not at all none of the fields are filled, which is the case in items such as posters. So any thoughts would help. Thanks. On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Wick, Ryan ryan.w...@oregonstate.edu wrote: I agree with Stuart, post the example here. Or if you want more real-time chat there's always #code4lib IRC. For an XSLT resource, Dave Pawson's site is great: http://www.dpawson.co.uk/xsl/sect2/sect21.html Ryan Wick -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Stuart A. Yeates Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 11:46 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] XSLT Advice There are a number of experienced xslt'ers here. Post your example to the group so we can all learn.
[CODE4LIB] ALCTS Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services Interest Group at ALA Annual 2015
Please excuse cross postings _ ALCTS Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services Interest Group at ALA Annual 2015 ALCTS Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services (RPLTS) Interest Group Saturday, June 27, 2015, 10:30 am – 11:30 am Location: Moscone Convention Center 124 (N) Add this event to your 2015 Annual schedule: http://alaac15.ala.org/node/29220 Please join the Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services Interest Group as we explore the challenges and opportunities of advancing to a higher administrative level in academic libraries. Have you ever wondered if you should make this move? Have you considered what it would take to reach that higher level? How can you be sure you’re on the right path? Three recently appointed administrators will discuss their move from department head to upper library administration. They will share the lessons learned from the search process and how they handled the inevitable transition issues. The panelists represent three viewpoints: Pixey Mosley made the move as an internal candidate; Paula Sullenger spent many years at one institution before becoming an administrator elsewhere, and Carmelita Pickett rose in responsibility at multiple institutions. The panelists will have advice and encouragement for your situation. Speakers: Pixey Mosley Associate Dean for Administrative and Faculty Services Texas AM University Libraries Paula Sullenger Associate Dean for Information Resources Texas AM University Libraries Carmelita Pickett Associate University Librarian University of Iowa Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] API to retrieve scholarly publications by author
Microsoft Academic Search leans heavily toward scholarly publications in Computer Science, FYI. Great for that topic, though. Amanda L. French, Ph.D. Director, Digital Research Services University Libraries, Virginia Tech Phone: (540) 231-1108 Jabber: alfre...@im.vt.edu Twitter: @amandafrench Skype: amandafrenchphd On 5/21/15 9:27 AM, Alex Armstrong wrote: Thanks for the responses; keep them coming, if you have other ideas. It's hard to demarcate domains, but my userbase consists largely of librarians and liberal arts faculty. I wasn't at all aware of Microsoft Academic Search. Their content looks thorough, though it doesn' include books: http://academic.research.microsoft.com/About/Help.htm#5 snip
Re: [CODE4LIB] LC classifications in structured format?
(Nate Trail here). Yes, we do have plans to convert all the schedules and their tables to linked data, but we’re more focused on other aspects of linked data (BIBFRAME) right now… We might be able to get out a full download of the 5 we have, but I’m not sure how much good that does. Would it be useful? I’m glad for your interest. Nate -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Karl Grossner Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 11:35 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] LC classifications in structured format? thanks for the responses - queries against 5 classes _are_ possible using the linked data search interface, but no bulk download is available (I asked and was told no by Mark Trail of LC, and that the original MARC data is tied up in cost recovery statutes). LCC is also browsable and searchable via the Classification Web service, but no downloads. I'm hoping that someone has done this slog and has made it available. If I wind up doing it all (I began with just two letters), I *will* make it freely available!
[CODE4LIB] Automating Windows Updates on Deep Freeze computers
Does anybody out there have a process in place that allows for regular, automatic download and installation of Windows Updates on computers that are running Deep Freeze? Currently we manually thaw the computers, then check for, download and install any updates, before manually freezing the computers again. With only 2 PCs, its not a big deal, but it would be nice to know if there's a way to automate this process. Regards, Kyle
Re: [CODE4LIB] Automating Windows Updates on Deep Freeze computers
This is one of those things that I've been meaning to tackle myself. I guess it's time. I just did a search on your subject and found this: http://support.faronics.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/297/8/how-are-windows-updates-handled-on-deep-freeze-protected-computers With the latest version (v7.5), they added a nice feature that will download updates to a frozen system and retain them for updating when the system is thawed. John Lolis Coordinator of Computer Systems White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 tel: 1.914.422.1497 fax: 1.914.422.1452 http://whiteplainslibrary.org/ On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 11:03 AM, Kyle Breneman tomeconque...@gmail.com wrote: Does anybody out there have a process in place that allows for regular, automatic download and installation of Windows Updates on computers that are running Deep Freeze? Currently we manually thaw the computers, then check for, download and install any updates, before manually freezing the computers again. With only 2 PCs, its not a big deal, but it would be nice to know if there's a way to automate this process. Regards, Kyle
Re: [CODE4LIB] LC classifications in structured format?
Nate - Terribly sorry to have crossed up your name! Yes, the 5 LC classes would be of use at this point, as I'm experimenting and 5 is a reasonable sample. Karl
Re: [CODE4LIB] Automating Windows Updates on Deep Freeze computers
We currently have a maintenance window set up once a week during a time when we're closed and have Windows Update set to run during that period with some padding time before and after. For example, if the maintenance window is 2:30 am to 6:30 am we set Windows Update to run at 3:00 am. It works relatively well given that we close at 1:00 am at the latest and open at 7:30 am at the earliest. However, the auto-download set up by DeepFreeze looks promising! FWIW we're running 7.21. Joel Marchesoni Tech Support Analyst Hunter Library, Western Carolina University http://library.wcu.edu/ -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lolis, John Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 11:21 To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Automating Windows Updates on Deep Freeze computers This is one of those things that I've been meaning to tackle myself. I guess it's time. I just did a search on your subject and found this: http://support.faronics.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/297/8/how-are-windows-updates-handled-on-deep-freeze-protected-computers With the latest version (v7.5), they added a nice feature that will download updates to a frozen system and retain them for updating when the system is thawed. John Lolis Coordinator of Computer Systems White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 tel: 1.914.422.1497 fax: 1.914.422.1452 http://whiteplainslibrary.org/ On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 11:03 AM, Kyle Breneman tomeconque...@gmail.com wrote: Does anybody out there have a process in place that allows for regular, automatic download and installation of Windows Updates on computers that are running Deep Freeze? Currently we manually thaw the computers, then check for, download and install any updates, before manually freezing the computers again. With only 2 PCs, its not a big deal, but it would be nice to know if there's a way to automate this process. Regards, Kyle
[CODE4LIB] Call for Volunteers: Library Pipeline
Library Pipeline is a new, all-volunteer nonprofit that is dedicated to supporting structural changes by providing opportunities, funding, and services that improve the library as an institution and librarianship as a profession. * Website: https://www.librarypipeline.org/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/librarypipeline/ * Volunteer form (the initial call for volunteers went our earlier today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n5j9T9xhfJMCV9feVZZ1M2ajK5HfofWKGvtP5ANbyps/viewform We're structured like DPLA: we have an advisory board, mainly to make sure the committees aren't undermining each other, but almost all of the work will take place within the committees (what DPLA calls workstreams). This way of doing things, called the Constellation Model, should feel familiar: it's borrowed from the way open source projects tend to operate. Why is this is relevant to code4lib? One of the committees, Innovation and Startups, is only going to be successful if people who know library tech really, really well get involved. Here's the charge for that committee: Innovation within LIS We are inspired by incubators and accelerators and believe the library and information market, though mostly dormant, could support several dozen for-profit and nonprofit start-ups. The catalyst will be mitigating founders’ downside risk by funding six months of development, getting them quick feedback from representative users, and helping them gain customers or donors. We are committed to advising and either directly or indirectly funding library-related for-profit or nonprofit startups that have the potential to help libraries better serve their communities and constituents. We anticipate providing assistance with business plans and grant applications, as well as with networking, both in finding potential funders and partners, as well as developers, outreach specialists, technical writers, and others with domain expertise. Part of our ongoing sustainability will be achieved by receiving finder’s fees, a percentage of overhead, or an ownership stake, as appropriate, when working with for-profit companies. When working with nonprofits, we could serve as their fiscal agent, lead partner, or provide grant management services, while charging a lower overhead fees than universities and other organizations that typically serve LIS-related nonprofits. The Innovation within LIS Committee will: * Put out a call for volunteers by early June 2015; * Select from among its members a chair and vice chair or, alternatively, co-chairs, along with a basic organizing and communication structure, by the middle of July 2015; * Review its charge and request that the Library Pipeline board make any necessary amendments by the end of July 2015; * Conduct an environmental scan by the end of October 2015 to assess the greatest needs conducive to innovative activities within LIS, as well as important needs that can be met quickly—the low-hanging fruit; * Create basic budgets for the needs it identifies, and share its work with the Governance and Sustainability committee in order to help create fundraising priorities and plans, along with methods for assessing its effectiveness. Some clarifications, just because I want to make sure I'm not misrepresenting where we are in the process: * We don't yet have funding. We've come close, but haven't yet received a grant. So one of the tasks this committee will do is help us improve the case we're making to funders. * We don't yet have our 501(c)(3). We're planning to work with another nonprofit that will serve as our fiscal agent while we put in our application. We hope you'll help us with this work--either on the committee described above or one of the others. If you have questions, I'm happy to answer them. Brett
[CODE4LIB] DCMI Webinar: Implementing Linked Data in Low-Resource Conditions
*** Please excuse the cross postings *** *Implementing Linked Data in Low-Resource Conditions* *DCMI/ASIST Joint Webinar* *:: Date:* Wednesday, 17 June 2015 *:: Time:* 10:00am EDT (World Clock: 14:00 UTC http://bit.ly/1mlZeL7) *:: Presenters:* Johannes Keizer Caterina Caracciolo *:: Website:* http://wiki.dublincore.org/index.php/DCMI_Handbook/webinars#keizer *:: FREE Registration:* https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4753836746115031554 *ABOUT THE WEBINAR:* Opening up and linking data is becoming a priority for many data producers because of institutional requirements, or to consume data in newer applications, or simply to keep pace with current development. Since 2014, this priority has gaining momentum with the Global Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition initiative (GODAN). Typical small and medium-size institutions have to deal with constrained resources, which often hamper their possibilities for making their data publicly available. Keizer and Caracciolo will provide an overview of bottlenecks that institutions typically face when entering the world of open and linked data, and will provide recommendations on how to proceed. They will also discuss the use of standard and linked vocabularies to produce linked data, especially in the area of agriculture. They will describe AGRISAs, a web-based resource linking agricultural datasets as an example of linked data application resulting from the collaboration of small institutions. They will also mention AgriDrupal, a Drupal distribution that supports the production and consumption of linked datasets. This webinar will be of interest to any institution seeking ways to publish and curate data in the Linked Data World. *Redux: This is an update of a webinar first presented in 2013*. *ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:* *Johannes Keizer *has worked for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN since 1998, primarily as head of the FAO documentation group. The bibliographic database AGRIS and the multilingual concept scheme AGROVOC were completely remodeled under his leadership. In the Office of Knowledge Exchange, Research and Extensions, he heads a staff of 20—the AIMS (Agricultural Information Management Standards and Services) team—which provides standards, tools, and advice for FAO stakeholders. The AIMS Team provides the technical backbone for the global Coherence in Information for Agricultural Research for Development (CIARD) Initiative. Through EC framework projects such as NeON, D2Science, and agINFRA, the AIMS Team has channeled the results of innovative European research into the international work of FAO to combat hunger and poverty in the world. *Caterina Caracciolo*, PhD, has served as an Information Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) since 2006. Currently, she is responsible for the AGROVOC Concept Scheme, and participates in the GACS Working Group and the Wheat Data Interoperability Working Group (RDA). Her main interest lay in the area of semantics for data integration and sharing, with a special focus on data specific to the domains of agriculture, biodiversity, natural science and environment in the broad sense. She regularly serves on program committees for international conferences and publishes in conference proceedings and journals in the area of semantic web and information sharing in agriculture and biodiversity. She has worked in various EC-funded projects and served as also served as Work Package leader in the NeOn and SemaGrow projects. For more information and to register, visit http://wiki.dublincore.org/index.php/DCMI_Handbook/webinars#keizer. Register now for *FREE* at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4753836746115031554.
