[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal: Issue 34, Call for Proposals
Hi, all. Just a reminder that we are reviewing proposals for the next issue of the Code4Lib Journal. Deadline is next Friday. Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting): The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future. We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 34th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 34th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid October 2016, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to jour...@code4lib.org by Friday, July 22, 2016. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message. C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 32 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org. Remember, for consideration for the 34 issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to jour...@code4lib.org no later than Friday, July 22, 2016. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee -- Andrew Darby Head, Web & Application Development University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal: Call for Proposals, Issue 34
Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting): The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future. We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 34th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 34th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid October 2016, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to jour...@code4lib.org by Friday, July 22, 2016. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message. C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 32 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org. Remember, for consideration for the 34 issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to jour...@code4lib.org no later than Friday, July 22, 2016. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee -- Andrew Darby Head, Web & Application Development University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Application Developer at the University of Miami Libraries
Hello, all. We’re looking for a developer to join us at the University of Miami Libraries. Web & Application Development consists of the department head, one Digital Preservation & Application Development Librarian, two programmers (once you join us!), one web designer, and at times a student worker. We are responsible, broadly, for all the public interfaces to library systems, selected backend systems, and for providing application development and support for our colleagues in the Libraries. In addition, we lead user research on web products, and do research and development on technologies and applications that might be beneficial to the Libraries or the library community. *Apply Here: * http://um.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=5230660 The UM Libraries is undergoing a growth spurt in the area of Digital Strategies, with new hires in GIS Services, Digital Humanities, Data Scholarship and a Digital Infrastructure Librarian, so we expect a lot of new and interesting projects to come our way. We have a couple of existing open source projects out there (SubjectsPlus [1] and the Remixing Archival Metadata Project [2]), and are generally a pretty congenial group. Feel free to drop me a line if you'd like more information. -- Andrew Darby Head, Web & Application Development University of Miami Libraries [1] https://github.com/subjectsplus/SubjectsPlus [2] https://github.com/UMiamiLibraries/RAMP
Re: [CODE4LIB] List of Database Subjects
Like Oakland U, we use SubjectsPlus for our A-Z list: http://sp.library.miami.edu/subjects/databases.php?letter=bysub and like others, we started out trying to match departments at the university, but I don't think anyone has tried to keep things in sync recently. Andrew On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 2:59 PM, David J. Fiander <da...@fiander.info> wrote: > The problem with "programs/departments" is that there are things that > aren't under the umbrella of a single program/department. Where does > "planetary science" go, for example, when it's a strange mix of Earth > Sciences, Geography, and Astronomy? > > The other problem is that there are some very LARGE departments (civil > engineering is 1/4 of a faculty, for example), which would benefit from > multiple database subjects. > > On 2016/03/17 13:09, Salazar, Christina wrote: > > I'm curious because I wanted to do a better job with our db > categorization, other than program/majors/departments, HOW did you(s) come > up with your categories? Any usability/card sorting/etc > > > > > > Christina Salazar > > Systems Librarian > > John Spoor Broome Library > > California State University, Channel Islands > > 805/437-3198 > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > Jeremy C. Shellhase > > Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 10:07 AM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] List of Database Subjects > > > > Hi, > > Subjects we're using are > http://library.humboldt.edu/search/articles.html > > Based pretty much on our programs/depts. > > > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > pause and reflect." *-- **Mark Twain* > > > > Jeremy C. Shellhase > > Systems Librarian > > Library room 206 > > Humboldt State University Library > > One Harpst Street > > Arcata, California 95521 > > 707-826-3144 (voice) > > 707-826-3441 (fax) > > jeremy.shellh...@humboldt.edu > > > > On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 7:17 AM, Ian Chan <ic...@csusm.edu> wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> The subjects we use are listed on > >> https://biblio.csusm.edu/research_portal/databases. > >> > >> Best, > >> > >> Ian Chan > >> Systems Coordinator > >> University Library > >> California State University San Marcos ic...@csusm.edu | 760-750-4385 > >> | biblio.csusm.edu | Skype: ian.t.chan > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > >> Of Mitchell B. Roe > >> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:38 AM > >> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > >> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] List of Database Subjects > >> > >> On 2016/03/15 14:26, Burrell, Matthew wrote: > >>> Hello all, > >>> I am looking for examples of lists of database subjects similar to > >>> one > >> we are using, https://www.lib.fsu.edu/eresources/subjects , as a > >> comparative model. We would like to limit the number of subjects and > >> searching for examples. Thanks in advance! I appreciate it. > >>> Matt > >>> > >>> Matt Burrell > >>> Web Developer > >>> The Florida State University Libraries Tallahassee, Florida > >>> (850) 814-9634 > >>> Or Schedule an Appointment<http://fsu.libcal.com/appointment/656> > >>> > >> > >> Here's Oakland University Libraries': > >> https://research.library.oakland.edu/sp/subjects/databases.php > >> > >> -- > >> Mitchell B. Roe > >> Medical Library Technology Specialist > >> > >> Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine > >> 130 Kresge Library > >> 2200 N Squirrel Rd > >> Rochester, MI 48309 > >> > >> mb...@oakland.edu > >> > -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Development University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] GIS Librarian Position at the University of Miami Libraries
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) SERVICES LIBRARIAN: The University of Miami Libraries seeks nominations and applications for a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Services Librarian, to serve as a key member of our emerging digital scholarship program. The GIS Services Librarian will build and curate our growing spatial data collection, and review and recommend the acquisition of relevant application software programs. The GIS Librarian will collaborate with and provide services to various schools and departments across UM in support of their geospatial research needs. The Librarian will work directly with liaison librarians in the Richter Library’s Education and Outreach Department and the UM subject specialty libraries (architecture, business, marine and atmospheric sciences, music) as well as a range of staff involved in metadata, web applications, emerging technologies and digital scholarship support throughout the Library organization. The GIS Services Librarian will liaise with UM staff in related academic technology support roles, especially Academic Technology and the Center for Computational Sciences. For additional information please see the full job description: https://library.miami.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Geospatial-Information-Systems-GIS-Services-Librarian1.pdf -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] Open source alternative to LibAnswers as the library IT KB for library staff?
I'm not sure what all is in LibAnswers, but SubjectsPlus has a talkback module for publicly answering questions from patrons, e.g., http://library.miami.edu/sp/subjects/talkback.php and then an FAQ module, e.g., http://library.miami.edu/sp/subjects/faq.php which is sprinkled with things that we think might be useful to patrons. On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 1:55 PM, Jonathan Bloy jb...@edgewood.edu wrote: The new version of LibAnswers (we're currently playing around with a v2 beta site) allows for separate knowledgebases, you can also set a knowledgebase to only be accessible by certain groups. In our LA v2 beta site, we've set up a group for library staff FAQs. -- Jonathan Bloy Librarian, Head of Digital Initiatives Edgewood College Madison, Wisconsin http://library.edgewood.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Kim, Bohyun Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 9:42 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Open source alternative to LibAnswers as the library IT KB for library staff? Hi all Does anyone have a suggestion for the free open-source Q/A board + easily searchable KB comparable to LibAnswers? We already have LibAnswers for patrons. This is more for the library staff who submits a lot of similar or same questions to the Library IT help desk. It is an option to use the SharePoint Discussion Board but I am looking for an alternative since SP tends to get lukewarm responses from users in my experience. Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Bohyun -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] SubjectsPlus themes
I'm not aware of any themes, but you could post to the list. People generally modify the header, footer and css for localization of the front-end. Some sites have customized a lot, but the customizations tend to hew to the parent site's look and feel. Others haven't customized at all, which has led us to rethink the very vanilla default theme. We're just (re)starting a version 3 sprint, but haven't gotten to the front end yet. We're hoping to pretty it up a bit, but I'm not sure we'll have a templating system more than css files to monkey with. If you have suggestions or ideas, please send them to the list, or me, or add as issues in GitHub. Andrew On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 1:22 PM, Tom Keays tomke...@gmail.com wrote: I searched briefly in the SubjectsPlus group archive but found no mention of themes. https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/subjectsplus On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke rand...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have a theme for SubjectsPlus up on github? I'm playing around with the CMS, and I can't find themes. Surely they must exist. -Wilhelmina Randtke -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Information Systems Coordinator at the University of Miami Libraries
. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds. -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] archiving web pages
If it's doable, I think preserving the whole enchilada is desirable. For instance, at my last library, there was a regular assignment where students needed the print version of old periodicals because they were tasked with analysing the ads and layouts. Someone might be interested in web layouts from the 2000s, and there might be content (again, ads, but also masthead logos, ???) that might not otherwise be captured. Andrew On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke rand...@gmail.comwrote: Agreed, don't focus too much on preserving the presentation for an online newspaper. The text and images are important, but the layout isn't so important. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.com wrote: IMO, there are many web archiving situations where it is more appropriate to just focus on the content rather than the manifestation of the content. Just as you wouldn't expect a 1995 article from the NYT to be displayed as the website was in 1995 or an article in an online database to actually appear like it originally appeared online, it's the content rather than the skin that's relevant in the case of a newspaper. If you make sure it's in a format that can be migrated forward and added to standalone or union systems that provide access to this sort of stuff, you'll be fine. kyle On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Kathryn Frederick (Library) kfred...@skidmore.edu wrote: Hi, I'm trying to develop a strategy for preserving issues our school's online newspaper. Creating a WARC file of the content seems straightforward, but how will that content fair long-term? Also, how is the WARC served to an end-user? Is there some other method I should look at? Thanks in advance for any advice! Kathryn -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] Usability Person?
Thanks, everyone for your examples and suggestions. Super helpful. Andrew On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 12:42 AM, Ranti Junus ranti.ju...@gmail.com wrote: Our library has a User Experience group. This is not a unit, but consists of 4 people whose part of work is related to user experience. This group's main focus primarily on the online experience: website, catalog, e-resources, and accessibility. We did quite a number of usability tests, shared the results with the stake holders, and recommended the changes. The changes that we recommended on our web presence tend to be small. The idea is not to do big change where it's very noticeable, but make it incremental so users won't get disoriented. Hence the frequent tests. For the accessibility part, I hired a blind student to assist me assessing our web presence and e-resources. We just hired a dedicated user experience librarian whose work would also include customer service assessments and user space area. ranti. On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM, Andrew Darby darby.li...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, all. This is perhaps a bit off-topic, but I was wondering how many of you have a dedicated usability person as part of your development team. Right now, we have a sort of ad hoc Usability Team, and I'd like to make a pitch for hiring someone who will have the time and inclination to manage this effort more effectively. Anything you'd care to share (on-list or off-) would be welcome. I'm especially curious about whether or not this is a full-time responsibility for someone in your organization or if it's shared with another job function; if you find this position is working out well or you wish you'd spent the money on more robots instead; where this person resides in your org chart; what sort of qualifications you looked for when hiring; etc. Thanks, Andrew -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries -- Bulk mail. Postage paid. -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Usability Person?
Hello, all. This is perhaps a bit off-topic, but I was wondering how many of you have a dedicated usability person as part of your development team. Right now, we have a sort of ad hoc Usability Team, and I'd like to make a pitch for hiring someone who will have the time and inclination to manage this effort more effectively. Anything you'd care to share (on-list or off-) would be welcome. I'm especially curious about whether or not this is a full-time responsibility for someone in your organization or if it's shared with another job function; if you find this position is working out well or you wish you'd spent the money on more robots instead; where this person resides in your org chart; what sort of qualifications you looked for when hiring; etc. Thanks, Andrew -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] LibGuides: I don't get it
There are open source solutions created by librarians: SubjectsPlus and Library a la Carte. On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Cornel Darden Jr. corneldarde...@gmail.com wrote: Hello? Soringshre's link-rot tool has gotten much better. Even at alerting admins about broken links. I think $999 a year for the basic package is worth it since most librarians aren't coders like we 'ALL' should be! Maybe an open source solution created by librarians is needed. However database management will still require librarians to pick up those skills like SQL that we too often think isn't or shouldn't be a skill that a librarian must have. It's the 21st century Thanks, Cornel Darden Jr. MSLIS Librarian Kennedy-King College City Colleges of Chicago Work 773-602-5449 Cell 708-705-2945 On Aug 11, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Robert Sebek libi...@vt.edu wrote: On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Heather Rayl 23e...@gmail.com wrote: I have to say that I loathe LibGuides. My library makes extensive use of them, too. Need a web solution? The first thing out of someone's mouth is Let's put it in a LibGuide! Shudder This fall, I'll be moving our main site over to Drupal, and I'm hoping that eventually I can convince people to re-invent their LibGuides there. I can use the saving money card, and the content silos are bad card and *maybe* I will be successful. Anyone fought this particular battle before? ~heather I'm fighting that battle right now. We have an excellent CMS into which I have set up all our database URLs, descriptions, etc.Anytime we need to refer to a database on a page, we use one of those entries. That database just changed platforms? No problem. I change the URL in one place and everything automatically updates (hooray CMSs!). All of our subject guides (http://www.lib.vt.edu/subject-guides/) are in the CMS using the exact same database entries. I converted from our failing, home-grown system into the CMS and then gave training on how to maintain from there (remove an entry, add an entry, create a parallel course guide)--using the same skills as maintaining any other web page that librarian is responsible for. But apparently that's too hard. So we have a trial of LibGuides. NO ONE here has created a guide from scratch yet, but they all say this is going to be easy. No one will admit that someone will have to recreate all those database entries (literally hundreds) and then maintain those entries. When presented with this, several librarians said--oh that won't be necessary, we'll just create individual entries as needed on individual guides. WHAT?! If implemented, we'll have hundreds and hundreds of entries, any of which could be out of date and nonfunctional, with no easy way to find and fix, other than waiting for patrons to complain that the link doesn't work. Ugh. All for several thousand dollar a year (as opposed for free in the CMS). And yes, those librarians' favorite example libguides have a dozen tabs with hundreds of links on each tab. Overwhelm the patron with links--who cares! Just let me recreate the Yahoo Directory I so miss with every possible resource I can find online. Half those links don't work next semester? Doesn't matter, as no one will ever maintain that page again (and no patron will use it, since they will just Google these resources anyway). -- Robert Sebek Webmaster, Virginia Tech Libraries (http://www.lib.vt.edu/) -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] LibGuides: I don't get it
I don't get this argument at all. Why is it counter productive to try to look at open source alternatives if the vendor's option is relatively cheap? Why wouldn't you investigate all options? Maybe the vendor option makes sense, maybe the open source option does. The technology skills for open source software are on the install/maintenance side. It's not like the content creator has to do some crazy programming if they want to create a guide in the open source option, while in LibGuides a team of angels guides their every click and drag. And if technology skills are missing, how does writing a check to Springshare remedy the situation? How does sending that check to Springshare benefit the small poorly resourced libraries? I assume I'm preaching to choir when I say that we should all be open to supporting our peers' open source efforts, rather than dismissing them out of hand. Andrew On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Wilhelmina Randtke rand...@gmail.comwrote: Technology tools are a non issue here. Straightforward documented open source technology is readily available. What is missing is technology skills. Someone can't buy those if they don't already have technology skills, or else they are a sitting duck for scammers. With a basic pricing of about $1000 a year, it's counter productive to try look at open source alternatives. $1000 a year with more handholding is good. Even companies, like lishost, which do open source for libraries price in this same range, because they have to take on more handholding. I also don't see vendor lock in issues in LibGuides, since the research guides concept includes routine change and replacing content. If you want libraries to operate better, what you should be doing is having conversations with people from a variety of libraries, including small poorly resourced ones, recognizing that there is a spectrum of needs, and being available to provide realistic advice. (That advice would be different for different libraries.) Lack of access to technology skill creates the situations in which LibGuides is useful and beneficial. Lack of access to technology skill causes most situations in which LibGuides are a counter productive waste of time, whether that's a misguided administrator or poor interdepartmental communication (yes, even competent IT housed in a library is sometimes not proactive and helpful at being in touch with IT-hostile reference departments). If you have technology skill, then by having broad connections and being available to give advice or pointers, you can assist libraries / departments that don't have the luxury of having access to technology skill. If all you do is drum on open source diy, when there is a low cost alternative that works, then you harm things. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Andrew Darby darby.li...@gmail.com wrote: There are open source solutions created by librarians: SubjectsPlus and Library a la Carte. On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Cornel Darden Jr. corneldarde...@gmail.com wrote: Hello? Soringshre's link-rot tool has gotten much better. Even at alerting admins about broken links. I think $999 a year for the basic package is worth it since most librarians aren't coders like we 'ALL' should be! Maybe an open source solution created by librarians is needed. However database management will still require librarians to pick up those skills like SQL that we too often think isn't or shouldn't be a skill that a librarian must have. It's the 21st century Thanks, Cornel Darden Jr. MSLIS Librarian Kennedy-King College City Colleges of Chicago Work 773-602-5449 Cell 708-705-2945 On Aug 11, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Robert Sebek libi...@vt.edu wrote: On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Heather Rayl 23e...@gmail.com wrote: I have to say that I loathe LibGuides. My library makes extensive use of them, too. Need a web solution? The first thing out of someone's mouth is Let's put it in a LibGuide! Shudder This fall, I'll be moving our main site over to Drupal, and I'm hoping that eventually I can convince people to re-invent their LibGuides there. I can use the saving money card, and the content silos are bad card and *maybe* I will be successful. Anyone fought this particular battle before? ~heather I'm fighting that battle right now. We have an excellent CMS into which I have set up all our database URLs, descriptions, etc.Anytime we need to refer to a database on a page, we use one of those entries. That database just changed platforms? No problem. I change the URL in one place and everything automatically updates (hooray CMSs!). All of our subject guides (http://www.lib.vt.edu/subject-guides/) are in the CMS using the exact same database entries. I
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4LibCon 2013 T-Shirt Contest Winner
Can all the sponsor's logos be done in heavy metal fonts, too? Like, OC[lightning bolt]LC On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Joshua Gomez jngo...@gwu.edu wrote: The back of the shirts usually have more printing on it, including sponsors' logos and I assume Code4lib 2013 as well. Joshua Gomez Digital Library Programmer Analyst George Washington University Libraries 2130 H St, NW Washington, DC 20052 (202) 994-8267 On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:55 AM, Cynthia Ng cynthia.s...@gmail.com wrote: Curious, is code4lib 2013 going to be added to that design? Seems a bit ... odd that it's for c4l13 but doesn't say that anywhere. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Shaun Ellis sha...@princeton.edu wrote: On behalf of the T-Shirt Committee, I'm pleased to announce the winner of the t-shirt design contest is Joshua Gomez, with Metadata: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/Image:Metadata.jpg Rock on, Josh! \m/ \m/ It was a tight race this year, and the winner was decided by a single vote. We want to thank everyone for all the great submissions, votes, help, and participation. See you in Chicago, Shaun -- Shaun Ellis User Interace Developer, Digital Initiatives Princeton University Library -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal Issue #19
Hello, all, and apologies for cross-posting . . . Issue #19 of the Code4Lib Journal is now available: http://journal.code4lib.org/issues/issue19 And here's what you will find: *Editorial Introduction: A Peer Network* by Andrew Darby *Building a Library App Portfolio with Redis and Django* by Jeremy Nelson *A Comparison of Article Search APIs via Blinded Experiment and Developer*Review by Jonathan Rochkind *Providing Information about Reading Lists via a Dashboard Interface* by Dr Jason Cooper, Dr Jon Knight and Gary Brewerton *Visualizing Library Statistics using Open Flash Chart 2 and Drupal* by Laura K. Wiegand and Bob Humphrey *Library Widget for Moodle* by Mariela Hristova *Open Source Library Software Development in a Small Rural Library System*by Kyle Hall, Cindy Murdock Ames, and John Brice *Determining Usability of VuFind for Users in the United Arab* Emirates by Nicole Johnston, Alicia Salaz, and Rob O'Connell *Using XSLT and Google Scripts to Streamline Populating an Institutional Repository* by Stephen X. Flynn, Catalina Oyler, Marsha Miles *Indexing Linked Bibliographic Data with JSON-LD, BibJSON and Elasticsearch*by Thomas Johnson *Metadata Analysis at the Command-Line* by Mark Phillips *The Format Registry Problem* by Gary McGath *SPRUCE Mashup London* by Edward M. Corrado -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster
Another code fore-mother was Ada Lovelace (who also had the distinction of having Lord Byron as a father): http://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/adalovelace/ I've been doing the CS 101 course from Udacity with my 7 year old son, where I just recently learned about Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper. Grace Hopper was even on Letterman: http://www.myvidster.com/video/425708/Grace_Hopper_on_Letterman On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 7:34 AM, Jacobs, Jane W jane.w.jac...@queenslibrary.org wrote: I've been lurking on this thread, but I really like the poster and the theme it embodies. I think it would also be great to acknowledge our code fore-mother, Henriette Avram (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henriette_Avram) Unfortunately, a quick Google didn't spot any photos of her with a mainframe. A more serious search might turn up something better. -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Registration tomorrow (12/4)
And hopefully they can give the better rate to the impatient that removed LIB . . . . On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Francis Kayiwa kay...@uic.edu wrote: On Tue, Dec 04, 2012 at 09:15:52AM -0800, Aaron Collier wrote: I was. I removed the LIB code and was able to reserve a room at the non-discounted price. Aaron, et. al., The hotel didn't take us seriously/ believe us that they would be bombarded. We are on the horn with them right now to bump up the number of available rooms. I will post here when I have useful information to provide. regards, ./fxk Aaron Collier Library Academic Systems Analyst California State University, Fresno - Henry Madden Library 559.278.2945 acoll...@csufresno.edu http://www.csufresno.edu/library - Original Message - From: Cynthia Ng cynthia.s...@gmail.com To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 9:11:56 AM Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Registration tomorrow (12/4) Am I the only one having problems making the hotel reservations? -- With all the fancy scientists in the world, why can't they just once build a nuclear balm? -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal - Call for Proposals
Hi Gary, In terms of the proposal, it's just a well-written paragraph or two delivered by email or our submission form. When it comes to a full draft, there is no official preferred format. We most commonly get MS Word docs, shared Google Docs, HTML, plain text, and so on. Andrew On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 5:57 AM, Gary McGath develo...@mcgath.com wrote: On 9/12/12 10:17 AM, Andrew Darby wrote: Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting): ... Remember, for consideration for the 19th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to jour...@code4lib.org no later than Friday, October 12th. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. What are the preferred submission formats? -- Gary McGath, Professional Software Developerdevelo...@mcgath.com -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal - Call for Proposals
Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting): The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future. We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 19th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 19th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid January 2013, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to jour...@code4lib.org by Friday, October 12th. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message. C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 18 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org. Remember, for consideration for the 19th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to jour...@code4lib.org no later than Friday, October 12th. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
Re: [CODE4LIB] e-journals lists, database lists
Hi Tod, We use SubjectsPlus [1] for the database list; basically, we have a script that exports the data from our III catalog, another script that reads this text file and does inserts/updates to the appropriate tables in SubjectsPlus. The A-Z list is then displayed by SubjectsPlus in its normal fashion. Example output here: http://library.miami.edu/sp/subjects/databases.php?letter=A If you already have a database, you'd just need a quick script to import into SubjectsPlus, and you could then manage it via the usual SP admin. Drop me a line if you want more info. Andrew [1] http://www.subjectsplus.com On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Tod Olson t...@uchicago.edu wrote: Code4Lib, What, short of a full-blown ERM, are you using to manage and provide your e-journals lists and database lists? We're looking for something that we can use for just a couple years. We already have the data in a database, and would like to dump it into something and have the lists and searching of the lists come out. We could certainly build something ourselves, but if something already exists, we'd love to take a look at it. Best, -Tod Tod Olson t...@uchicago.edu Systems Librarian University of Chicago Library -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Jobs at Code4Lib Conference
Hi, all. We've got an opening for a developer, and maybe you do, too. I thought--in addition to the very cool jobs.code4lib.org--it might be nice to have an old fashioned job board at the conference so people could informally connect with someone from the hiring organization. So, there's a page on the wiki seeded with one job http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2012_jobs and hopefully something even more old school (like a big piece of paper) will be up at the conference venue. Thanks, Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries p.s. we're hiring!
Re: [CODE4LIB] jQuery modal or interstitial plugin
Colorbox rules! On Oct 7, 2011 11:51 AM, Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have a favorite they'd suggest? I need to make some kind of interstitial overlay that is triggered on page load. There's a lot of options. Figured I'd ask. -- Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com http://www.natehill.net
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Technologies Programmer, University of Miami Libraries
experience with writing documentation. * Ability to work in a team environment with developers and librarians. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. Highly Desirable: * Experience or familiarity with digital object management systems such as CONTENTdm and Digital Commons. * Experience or familiarity with Fedora, DSpace, or similar open source institutional repository software. * Knowledge and use of protocols such as Open Archives Initiative-Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH), SRU, open URL, library metadata standards (e.g. METS, MARC, Dublin Core) * Experience with digital imaging, audio, and video formats * Knowledge and use of version control systems in software development. * Web user interface design -- Andrew Darby Head, Web Emerging Technologies University of Miami Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Services Librarian, Ithaca College Library
Apologies for cross posting. I'm in this position now, if you'd like to know more about the work environment or the library, you can drop me a line off-list. The posting on our website is here: http://www.ithacalibrary.com/services/jobs.php Andrew // Ithaca College Library seeks an innovative and creative individual to join the Library staff as Web Services Librarian. This position plays a key role in the library's commitment to creating an organization that is receptive to innovation, recognized for efficient management, and focused on continuous improvement in our services, resources, and facility. The incumbent will work both independently and collaboratively in providing leadership and technical expertise for the development, design, implementation and evaluation of the Library’s web presence. Technical responsibilities include web programming and database work related to the Library’s website, special projects, and various applications running locally or from hosted services. As a member of the Web Content Team, the incumbent will ensure that appropriate information architectures, coding standards, and emerging technologies are incorporated into the library’s web-based systems and projects. Ithaca College is a selective medium-sized comprehensive College in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. The City of Ithaca and surrounding environs offer diverse cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities in a small college town setting. Founded as a school of music, the College has long recognized the value of combining theory and performance, providing a rigorous education that blends liberal arts and professional programs. Required Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Library Science or Management Information Systems from an ALA-accredited school. Through presentation of a portfolio of accomplishments, demonstrated knowledge of integrating new web technologies into the delivery of user-centered information services. Minimum of two years experience in design, development, and management of library or educational websites; demonstrated proficiency with HTML/CSS and web authoring tools. Strong public service orientation and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with LAMP framework, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and Adobe Photoshop. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with APIs/web services, XML, web audio and video technologies, learning management system integration, and an understanding of information seeking behaviors in an academic library. Minimum salary: $47,000 Please apply on-line at http://www.icjobs.org, search for and select the position, and attach requested documents. Questions about the on-line application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-1207. Applications received by July 1, 2011 will receive full consideration. The anticipated start date for the position is October 2011. Finalists will be asked to make presentation during the onsite interview. Ithaca College is an equal opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Members of underrepresented groups (including people of color, persons with disabilities, Vietnam veterans and women) are encouraged to apply.
[CODE4LIB] PHP Security Question
Hi, all. I have a question about PHP security vulnerabilities I'd like to ask someone off-list. Any PHP gurus wise in the way of the black hat (maybe xss, session hijacking or privilege escalation) that would be willing to talk about this? If so, please drop me a line directly, agdarby AT gmail DOT com. Thanks a lot, Andrew Darby
Re: [CODE4LIB] PHP Security Question
Well . . . no. Sorry I'm being cagey but I don't want to get into the details on a public list. And not even sure what the issue is yet . . . . Thanks, Andrew On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 7:42 PM, Cary Gordon listu...@chillco.com wrote: Can your question/issue be generalized so that we can discuss it on-list? Thanks, Cary On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Andrew Darby darby.li...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, all. I have a question about PHP security vulnerabilities I'd like to ask someone off-list. Any PHP gurus wise in the way of the black hat (maybe xss, session hijacking or privilege escalation) that would be willing to talk about this? If so, please drop me a line directly, agdarby AT gmail DOT com. Thanks a lot, Andrew Darby -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2011 Proposals
I'm looking out my windows--it is. warm_places_in_february++ On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Ethan Gruber ewg4x...@gmail.com wrote: Ithaca in February sounds kind of depressing, honestly. On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Ma, Hong h...@miami.edu wrote: Agree with Carol. Austin is good. Thanks, Hong Hong Ma Information Systems Librarian Otto G. Richter Library University of Miami 1300 Memorial Dr., Rm.301-A Coral Gables, FL 33124 h...@miami.edu (305) 284-8844 -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Bean Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:06 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2011 Proposals Snowy northern climes-- Carol (still hoping for a bid from Austin) From: Kevin S. Clarke kscla...@gmail.com To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Date: 03/03/2010 09:00 AM Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2011 Proposals Sent by: Code for Libraries CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 6:35 AM, John Fereira ja...@cornell.edu wrote: I've got a bit of conference planning burnout after being on the planning commitee for the Jasig conference for the sixth time in a row but I'm inclined to throw out Ithaca, NY as a possible location for 2011. ooh, +1 ... I was born in Ithaca, but haven't been back since; I'd love an excuse to visit and explore! From what I hear, it would make a nice venue for c4l11. Kevin -- Andrew Darby Web Services Librarian Ithaca College Library http://www.ithaca.edu/library/ ada...@ithaca.edu
[CODE4LIB] Last Call: Editors Wanted for the Code4Lib Journal
Hello, all. And sorry if you've seen this message three times now . . . this is the last posting, honest. The Code4Lib Journal is looking for volunteers to join its editorial committee. Editorial committee members work collaboratively to produce the quarterly Code4Lib Journal. Editors are expected to: * Read, discuss, and vote on incoming proposals. * Volunteer to be the assigned editor or second reader for specific proposals. ** Assigned editors work with the author(s) to make sure the article is as strong as possible, that the copy is clean, and deadlines are met. They also enter the article into WordPress, making sure the formatting is okay, all images and tables look good, etc. ** Second readers act as a second set of eyes for the assigned editor. * Read and comment on any other article that interests you. * Volunteer for administrative tasks and projects as they crop up. * Take a turn as Coordinating Editor for an Issue. The Coordinating Editor shepherds the issue through its life cycle. We seek an individual who is self-motivated, organized and able to meet deadlines; is familiar with ideas and trends in the field; and has an interest in the mechanics of writing. There is a sometimes significant time commitment involved; expect to set aside ten or more hours a month. It sounds like a lot of work, but it's also a lot of fun (if editing is your idea of fun). Intrigued? Please send a letter of interest by Friday, March 5th to c4lj-artic...@googlegroups.com. Your letter should address these two basic questions: 1) What is your vision for the Code4Lib Journal? Why are you interested in it? 2) How can you contribute to the Code4Lib Journal, i.e. what do you have to offer? We plan to make decisions about additional editors soonish. We met some prospective editors at the Conference, but if you want more information drop us a line at c4lj-artic...@googlegroups.com. Andrew Darby on behalf of the Code4Lib Editorial Committee
Re: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville
There's also the Canada/US Olympic men's hockey game on Sunday night at 7:30 EST. Finding an establishment willing to turn it on might be a challenge, though . . . . On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Tania Fersenheim tan...@brandeis.edu wrote: I emailed them a few questions awhile ago at he...@monkpub.com and they answered within a few hours, from the address ba...@monkpub.com. They seem to have a decent non-Belgian tap list as well. Tania -- Tania Fersenheim Manager of Library Systems Brandeis University Library and Technology Services 415 South Street, (MS 017/P.O. Box 549110) Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: 781.736.4698 Fax: 781.736.4577 email: tan...@brandeis.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Doran, Michael D Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:06 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville Hi Mike, the Thirsty Monk [1]. It's a half-mile from the conference hotel, so it's easily walkable/stumbleable. 1. http://www.yelp.com/biz/thirsty-monk-pub-asheville The Yelp entry has their address being 50 Commerce St, Asheville, NC 28801. However their website (http://www.monkpub.com/) has them at 92 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 (which is even closer to the conference hotel). Google maps now has Hookah Joe's at the 50 Commerce St address, so perhaps the Thirsty Monk has moved. They are not answering their phone (828-254-5470) this early, but I will try them later on to get clarification. I hope to run into some of you folks there. If you're into Belgian beer and a different pub atmosphere, do join me. Belgian beer is my favorite, so I plan on going (even if you are going to be there -- just teasing!). I didn't notice any Atomium on draft, though (previewing the beer menu is how I happened to notice the address discrepancy). -- Michael # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian # University of Texas at Arlington # 817-272-5326 office # 817-688-1926 mobile # do...@uta.edu # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/ -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Michael J. Giarlo Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:39 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville Folks, We have a fabulous slate of social activities lined up for this year's conference in Asheville (thanks to, well, y'all). But those of you arriving on Sunday will notice there are no planned outings that night! Oh noez! Well, I'm planning to spend my post-dinner time at the Thirsty Monk [1]. It's a half-mile from the conference hotel, so it's easily walkable/stumbleable. I hope to run into some of you folks there. If you're into Belgian beer and a different pub atmosphere, do join me. -Mike P.S. If you'd like to reach me via phone, my number is: the NJ area code beginning with seven, followed by the numerically lower Santa Monica (CA) area code, followed by the sum of the prior value added to the number of the beast, padded with one zero. 1. http://www.yelp.com/biz/thirsty-monk-pub-asheville -- Andrew Darby Web Services Librarian Ithaca College Library http://www.ithaca.edu/library/ ada...@ithaca.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville
Alas, I just heard back from Barry and they don't have TVs at their downtown location. Belgian beer + a Canada/US hockey game (with Canada winning 16 - 1) sounded too good to be true . . . . On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 3:12 PM, Walker, David dwal...@calstate.edu wrote: The hockey game is on MSNBC. --Dave == David Walker Library Web Services Manager California State University http://xerxes.calstate.edu From: Code for Libraries [code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Sean Hannan [shan...@jhu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:58 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville If I'm remembering correctly, NBC is opting to show Ice Dancing over the USA/Canada game. Yay, NBC. -Sean On Feb 17, 2010, at 2:53 PM, David Fiander wrote: Seriously, are any other sports going to be broadcast during that time slot? On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 14:51, Julia Bauder julia.bau...@gmail.com wrote: Ooh! Ooh! I want to watch the hockey game! (As long as y'all won't throw things at me if I root for Canada) They have an NHL team in North Carolina--there have to be SOME hockey fans in the state. The Bier Garden is listed as a sports bar on Yelp, and their Web site says they have 16 televisions -- I'm sure we can convince them to tune a measly one TV to the hockey game. Julia * Julia Bauder Data Services Librarian Grinnell College Libraries Sixth Ave. Grinnell, IA 50112 641-269-4431 On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Andrew Darby darby.li...@gmail.com wrote: There's also the Canada/US Olympic men's hockey game on Sunday night at 7:30 EST. Finding an establishment willing to turn it on might be a challenge, though . . . . On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Tania Fersenheim tan...@brandeis.edu wrote: I emailed them a few questions awhile ago at he...@monkpub.com and they answered within a few hours, from the address ba...@monkpub.com. They seem to have a decent non-Belgian tap list as well. Tania -- Tania Fersenheim Manager of Library Systems Brandeis University Library and Technology Services 415 South Street, (MS 017/P.O. Box 549110) Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: 781.736.4698 Fax: 781.736.4577 email: tan...@brandeis.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Doran, Michael D Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:06 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville Hi Mike, the Thirsty Monk [1]. It's a half-mile from the conference hotel, so it's easily walkable/stumbleable. 1. http://www.yelp.com/biz/thirsty-monk-pub-asheville The Yelp entry has their address being 50 Commerce St, Asheville, NC 28801. However their website (http://www.monkpub.com/) has them at 92 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 (which is even closer to the conference hotel). Google maps now has Hookah Joe's at the 50 Commerce St address, so perhaps the Thirsty Monk has moved. They are not answering their phone (828-254-5470) this early, but I will try them later on to get clarification. I hope to run into some of you folks there. If you're into Belgian beer and a different pub atmosphere, do join me. Belgian beer is my favorite, so I plan on going (even if you are going to be there -- just teasing!). I didn't notice any Atomium on draft, though (previewing the beer menu is how I happened to notice the address discrepancy). -- Michael # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian # University of Texas at Arlington # 817-272-5326 office # 817-688-1926 mobile # do...@uta.edu # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/ -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Michael J. Giarlo Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:39 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville Folks, We have a fabulous slate of social activities lined up for this year's conference in Asheville (thanks to, well, y'all). But those of you arriving on Sunday will notice there are no planned outings that night! Oh noez! Well, I'm planning to spend my post-dinner time at the Thirsty Monk [1]. It's a half-mile from the conference hotel, so it's easily walkable/stumbleable. I hope to run into some of you folks there. If you're into Belgian beer and a different pub atmosphere, do join me. -Mike P.S. If you'd like to reach me via phone, my number is: the NJ area code beginning with seven, followed by the numerically lower Santa Monica (CA) area code, followed by the sum of the prior value added to the number of the beast, padded with one zero. 1. http://www.yelp.com/biz/thirsty-monk-pub-asheville -- Andrew Darby Web Services Librarian Ithaca College Library http://www.ithaca.edu/library/ ada...@ithaca.edu -- Andrew Darby Web Services
Re: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville
I sort of skimmed the emails in this thread and came to the conclusion that the Thirsty Monk and the Bier Garden were somehow the same place. They're not! So, if anyone's interested in BOTH beer and hockey, Julia's suggestion of the Bier Garden seems like a good one. I've added a link to the social activities page, if anyone's interested. http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/C4L2010_social_activities#Hockey_Pre-Pre-Conference On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Fleming, Declan dflem...@ucsd.edu wrote: BEER -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Michael J. Giarlo Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 1:18 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Sunday in Asheville Thanks for clarifying the address issue, Michael. And I think the Thirsty Monk has just the right stuff to help us puckheads deal with the lack of hockey being shown. Not to kick off an epic BEER VERSUS HOCKEY religious crusade. -Mike P.S. Beer. -- Andrew Darby Web Services Librarian Ithaca College Library http://www.ithaca.edu/library/ ada...@ithaca.edu
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal: Editors Wanted
Hello, all. The Code4Lib Journal is looking for volunteers to join its editorial committee. Editorial committee members work collaboratively to produce the quarterly Code4Lib Journal. Editors are expected to: * Read, discuss, and vote on incoming proposals. * Volunteer to be the assigned editor or second reader for specific proposals. ** Assigned editors work with the author(s) to make sure the article is as strong as possible, that the copy is clean, and deadlines are met. They also enter the article into WordPress, making sure the formatting is okay, all images and tables look good, etc. ** Second readers act as a second set of eyes for the assigned editor. * Read and comment on any other article that interests you. * Volunteer for administrative tasks and projects as they crop up. * Take a turn as Coordinating Editor for an Issue. The Coordinating Editor shepherds the issue through its life cycle. We seek an individual who is self-motivated, organized and able to meet deadlines; is familiar with ideas and trends in the field; and has an interest in the mechanics of writing. There is a sometimes significant time commitment involved; expect to set aside ten or more hours a month. It sounds like a lot of work, but it's also a lot of fun (if editing is your idea of fun). Intrigued? Please send a letter of interest by Friday, March 5th to c4lj-artic...@googlegroups.com. Your letter should address these two basic questions: 1) What is your vision for the Code4Lib Journal? Why are you interested in it? 2) How can you contribute to the Code4Lib Journal, i.e. what do you have to offer? We plan to make decisions about additional editors after the Code4Lib Conference; if you want more information, talk to one of the editors at the conference or contact us by email at c4lj-artic...@googlegroups.com. Andrew Darby on behalf of the Code4Lib Editorial Committee
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal: Call for Papers, Issue 8, November 2009
Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting): The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future. The Code4Lib Journal is now accepting proposals for publication in its 8th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 8th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid November 2009, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals to c4lj-artic...@googlegroups.com by Friday, August 14, 2009. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message. C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, proposed, or in-progress), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 7 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org. Remember, for consideration for the 8th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to c4lj-artic...@googlegroups.com no later than Friday, August 14, 2009. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee
Re: [CODE4LIB] place for code examples?
Out of curiosity, as an infrequent wikier, why the strong preference for dokuwiki? On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Jonathan Rochkind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would still personally really like a dokuwiki hosted at code4lib.org. I am not happy with the mediawiki. If anyone is interested in setting up and admining a dokuwiki, I would support that. Jonathan Ryan Eby wrote: Just catching up now on Code4Lib emails. I threw this idea around awhile back in #code4lib and it seemed like most thought people used their own blog for snippets and code hosts for real projects and it wasn't worth doing. I was thinking wiki for code snippets with maybe svn for various small libraries / hacks. At the time I was looking at just using trac so the two would be together. If there's enough movement for just the snippets parts then I agree with others that dokuwiki or drupal category would probably be useful. Eby On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 5:07 PM, Keith Jenkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does there already exist some place to put some code examples to share with the code4lib community? (I'm thinking of snippets somewhere on the order of 10-100 lines, like the definition of a php function.) Keith -- Jonathan Rochkind Digital Services Software Engineer The Sheridan Libraries Johns Hopkins University 410.516.8886 rochkind (at) jhu.edu -- Andrew Darby Web Services Librarian Ithaca College Library http://www.ithaca.edu/library/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[CODE4LIB] Quick Rails Question--FastCGI or modruby
Hello, all. I'm moving to a new server on my cheap hosted account, and have been presented with two Ruby options: FastCGI or modruby/eruby. I gather neither is the ideal option, but if you had to choose one right now--quick, which would it be? Thanks, Andrew
Re: [CODE4LIB] Quick Rails Question--FastCGI or modruby
Thanks Ross, Nathan and Mike. I've read bad things about both mod_ruby and FastCGI, but it's good to know which one you consider less sucky . . . . Andrew
[CODE4LIB] Unicode from MySQL display problem
Hello, all. I'm going a little crazy with getting some unicode data from MySQL to display properly in a web page, and wondered if you had any ideas. The records are in MySQL (4.1.21) with a utf8_unicode_ci collation. When I view in phpmyadmin, everything looks fine. If I run my query in phpmyadmin, everything still looks fine, I can cut and paste the record into the web page, and it displays fine, but when I grab the data from MySQL it conks out: http://www.ithacalibrary.com/research/unicode_test.php I assume the problem is with my query or the connection, but I'm not sure how I should do it. I've tried explicitly setting the character set like so: SET names = 'utf8_unicodel_ci'; SET CHARACTER SET 'utf8_unicode_ci' But this is voodoo to me--just saw it somewhere on the internets. Am I missing something obvious? Any ideas? Thanks, Andrew
Re: [CODE4LIB] Unicode from MySQL display problem
Thanks a lot, Ryan--that did it.
I thought I'd ruled that out as the problem, but I guess I had set it
up incorrectly . . . .
Andrew
On 4/10/07, Ryan Eby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don't have experience but a search showed that you may have to set-up
your mysql connection from PHP to use utf8 as php isn't good with
unicode. They recommended this:
$result = mysql_query('SET NAMES utf8;');
$result = mysql_query('SET CHARACTER_SET utf8;');
You can apparently also set up your mysql to default all connections
to utf8. Here was where I found it:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Web_Development/Web_Languages-Standards/PHP/Q_21957635.html
Eby
On 4/10/07, Andrew Darby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello, all. I'm going a little crazy with getting some unicode data
from MySQL to display properly in a web page, and wondered if you had
any ideas.
The records are in MySQL (4.1.21) with a utf8_unicode_ci collation.
When I view in phpmyadmin, everything looks fine. If I run my query
in phpmyadmin, everything still looks fine, I can cut and paste the
record into the web page, and it displays fine, but when I grab the
data from MySQL it conks out:
http://www.ithacalibrary.com/research/unicode_test.php
I assume the problem is with my query or the connection, but I'm not
sure how I should do it. I've tried explicitly setting the character
set like so:
SET names = 'utf8_unicodel_ci';
SET CHARACTER SET 'utf8_unicode_ci'
But this is voodoo to me--just saw it somewhere on the internets.
Am I missing something obvious? Any ideas?
Thanks,
Andrew
--
Andrew Darby
Web Services Librarian
Ithaca College Library
http://www.ithaca.edu/library/
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Re: [CODE4LIB] Very large file uploads, PHP or possibly Perl
I haven't needed to upload such large files, but I wonder if using the ftp functions in php would bypass this problem: http://us3.php.net/manual/en/ref.ftp.php Andrew On 2/9/07, Thomas Dowling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have always depended on the kindness of strange PHP gurus. I am trying to rewrite a perpetually buggy system for uploading large PDF files (up to multiple tens of megabytes) via a web form. File uploads are very simple in PHP, but there's a default maximum file size of 2MB. Following various online hints I've found, I've gone into php.ini and goosed up the memory_limit, post_max_size, and upload_max_size (and restarted Apache), and added an appropriate hidden form input named MAX_FILE_SIZE. The 2MB limit is still in place. Is there something I overlooked? Or, any other suggestions for how to take in a very large file? [My current Perl version has a history of getting incomplete files in a non-negligible percentage of uploads. Weirdness ensues: whenever this happens, the file reliably cuts off at the same point, but the cutoff is not a fixed number of bytes, nor is it related to the size of the file.] -- Thomas Dowling [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Andrew Darby Web Services Librarian Ithaca College Library http://www.ithaca.edu/library/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] Lucene Newbie Question
Thanks Erik and Bess. Erik: Lamentably, your java -cp lucene-core-2.0.0.jar:lucene-demos-2.0.0.jar org.apache.lucene.demo.IndexFiles src/ threw the same error. I'm going to take a look at the LuceneInAction codebase and see if I can get it working that way. Thanks for taking the time to install 2.0.0. I don't know how I ended up with 2.0.1 jars--they appeared when I ran ant . . . . Bess: Thanks for the advice. I'm going to give things a whirl this way, too. Yours, Andrew On 1/11/07, Bess Sadler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Andrew and all the other code4libbers, I wanted to add that if your goal is to prepare for the pre- conference, it probably isn't necessary to get down and dirty with the lucene libraries. Of course I would never discourage anyone from playing around with them, but at the same time please don't feel you need to do that in order to participate in the pre-conference. Before solr, if you wanted to use lucene you had to call the low- level lucene libraries directly and write your own lucene implementation. Solr provides a very convenient wrapper for it all, though, and it's much easier to use. Instead of accessing the lucene libraries directly, you just fire up solr, massage your data into an XML file that matches solr's expected input format, and POST your XML file to a solr URL. They even provide you with a script to do the POSTing. You can learn all this from the solr demo and tutorial, available here: http://incubator.apache.org/solr/tutorial.html So, if you're not all that good with java, and you just want to be able to create and search a lucene index without spending the next month learning a new programming language, I strongly recommend skipping the lucene bit and jumping right into solr. Just my $0.02, Bess On Jan 11, 2007, at 11:26 AM, Erik Hatcher wrote: Andrew, On Jan 11, 2007, at 10:47 AM, Andrew Darby wrote: Hello, all. I'm trying to get started with Lucene for the Code4Lib preconference Excellent!!! and was wondering if someone could help. Of course I'm trying to do the first example from the Lucene site (http://lucene.apache.org/java/docs/demo.html) on my Windows XP machine but when I try to build the test index from the command line like so: C:\lucene-2.0.0java org.apache.lucene.demo.IndexFiles C: \lucene-2.0.0/src I get the following error: Exception in thread main java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: org/apache/lucene/demo/IndexFiles My CLASSPATH looks like this: .;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem\QTJava.zip;C:\lucene-2.0.0 \build\lucene-core-2.0.1-dev.jar;C:\lucene-2.0.0\build\lucene- demos-2.0.1-dev.jar; 2.0.1? Where'd you get that version? I pulled down the latest stable release, 2.0.0, just now to run through this myself. Rather than setting CLASSPATH (an evil thing in the Java world, it can really bite you at inopportune times), I ran it this way successfully: java -cp lucene-core-2.0.0.jar:lucene-demos-2.0.0.jar org.apache.lucene.demo.IndexFiles src/ I assume this is a basic error, and something to do with the classpath, but as best I can tell everything is correct, the IndexFiles.class file is where it should be, etc. I'm not familiar with Java, if you haven't guessed. Any suggestions? Sadly the demo that ships with Lucene is pretty weak. For more examples, grab the Lucene in Action (LIA) codebase from http:// www.lucenebook.com and fire it up simply by typing ant and following the instructions in the README too. That code is for Lucene 1.4.3 - 1.9.x. Lucene 2.0 removed deprecated methods, and there are a few tidbits of trivia to adjust LIA code to Lucene 2.0 available here: http://www.nabble.com/Lucene-in-Action-examples-complie- problem- tf2418478.html#a6743189 The demo that ships with Lucene is barely usable for anything other than yeah, it can search text, but boy is it a hassle to run. Keep in mind that Lucene is a low-level library, so for there to be much of use out of it, you have to build something around it. The Indexer and Searcher command-line apps in the LIA code base provide a better working demo out of the box, but still quite crude. Erik Elizabeth (Bess) Sadler Head, Technical and Metadata Services Digital Scholarship Services Box 400129 Alderman Library University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 22904 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (434) 243-2305 -- Andrew Darby Web Services Librarian Ithaca College Library http://www.ithaca.edu/library/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] next generation opac mailing list
nucat4lib ? hepcat4lib ? nopac4lib ? andrew p.s. happy national day of slayer, http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/
