[CODE4LIB] modeling library types
Hi C4L-- Just thought this might be a fun group to ping on this--sorry if it's off a bit. I'm looking for data sources that would help to portray aspects of the differences between academic, national, and public libraries. I think academic rigor would be a big facet, but not sure how to represent that quantifiably, other than audience level distinctions, and maybe cost somehow. Tentatively working with the idea for a model in 3D that has an ontology spectrum (call # range?) as x-axis, some measure of quantity (volumes held?) as y-axis, and academic rigor (per unit costs?) as the z-axis. If either the model or its data points tickle your fancy (or give it a rash, for that matter), or if you've seen something done along these lines, please let me know. Much obliged, --DBL David B. Lowe Data Librarian Florida Institute of Technology
Re: [CODE4LIB] seeking linked data-based user interface examples in libraries
I consider SNAC and its radial graph view one of the leaders in this space: http://socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu/xtf/search --DBL On 2/11/15, Sheila M. Morrissey sheila.morris...@ithaka.org wrote: Do you know if the relationship-viewer source code open source and available? Thanks, sheila -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Kevin Hawkins Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 11:27 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] seeking linked data-based user interface examples in libraries Here's one that I heard about at a presentation at ALA Midwinter: http://civilwaronthewesternborder.org/content/relationship-viewer People also like to cite this one, though it's not, strictly speaking, based in a library: https://linkedjazz.org/ --Kevin On 2/10/15 12:39 PM, Adam L. Chandler wrote: Hi, I am working on a presentation about linked data and I need some help. My talk is about examples of linked data-based user interfaces in libraries, wireframes, demos, or working systems. I am having difficulty finding them. Please send me your examples. Thanks, Adam Chandler
[CODE4LIB] Fwd: NISO February 11 Webinar: Authority Control: Are You Who We Say You Are?
Of possible interest to the group, per past traffic on this list regarding ORCID and ISNI. --DBL -- Forwarded message -- From: NISO niso-annou...@niso.org Date: Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 1:53 PM Subject: NISO February 11 Webinar: Authority Control: Are You Who We Say You Are? To: NISO niso-annou...@niso.org *NISO February 11 Webinar: **Authority Control: Are You Who We Say You Are?* *Date:* February 11, 2015 *Time:* 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern time *Event webpage:* http://www.niso.org/news/events/2015/webinars/authority_control/ *ABOUT THE WEBINAR* In the world of authority control, it is a bit of an alphabet soup of acronyms. ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID), which is a system to uniquely identify scientific and other academic authors; ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier), which identifies the public identities of contributors to media content such as books, television programs, and newspaper articles; and VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) a system that combines multiple name authority files into a single authority service, hosted by OCLC, all have their place when discussing identifiers for authority control. Identity issues and disambiguating authors, researchers, other content creators, and their institutional affiliations are crucial as we move into a world of linked data. In this webinar, presenters will cover the implications and differences between ORCID, ISNI, and VIAF, what is the proper use of each, and some of the benefits that come with using authority files and making that information available on the Web. Topics and speakers are: - *ORCID* – *Simeon Warner, Director of Repository Development, Cornell University Library* - *ISNI* – *Laura Dawson, Product Manager for Identifiers, Bowker* - *VIAF* – *Thomas Hickey, Chief Scientist, OCLC* *REGISTRATION* Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 12:00 pm Eastern on February 11, 2015 (the day of the webinar). Discounts are available for NISO and NASIG members and students. NISO Library Standards Alliance (LSA) members receive one free connection as part of membership and do not need to register. (The LSA member webinar contact will automatically receive the login information. Members are listed here: http://www.niso.org/about/roster/#library_standards_alliance. If you would like to become an LSA member and receive the entire year’s webinars as part of membership, information on joining is listed here: http://www.niso.org/about/join/alliance/.) All webinar registrants and LSA webinar contacts receive access to the recorded version for one year. Visit the event webpage to register and for more information: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2015/webinars/authority_control/ Be sure to check out NISO’s discounted subscription packages for webinars ( http://www.niso.org/news/events/2015/webinars/#packages) and virtual conferences ( http://www.niso.org/news/events/2015/virtual_conferences/#subscription) for 2015. *New in 2015: NISO Training Thursdays*. Three technical webinar training sessions directly related to the previous weeks’ virtual conference. Registrants to the related virtual conference receive a free login to the Training Thursday. You can also register separately for just the training session. More information is available at: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2015/training_Thursdays/ # # # Juliana Wood, Educational Programs Manager National Information Standards Organization (NISO) 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 302 Baltimore, Maryland 21211 E: jw...@niso.org P: 301.654.2512 F: 410.685.5278
Re: [CODE4LIB] quiz software
Just saw this on the NPR site by chance: http://www.socrative.com/ Not OSS, but appears to cover the functionality in mind at their free level. Anybody use Socrative? --DBL -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeremy C. Shellhase Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:43 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] quiz software Val, It's old and unsupported, but If you can code php there are some good bones in Quirex. http://www.thomastsoi.com/software/quirex/ I put it through a bunch of modifications and used it for years, just retired it a year or so ago for less useful and functional software. Jeremy C. Shellhase Systems Librarian Bibliographer/Instructor for Business, Economics, Psychology Humboldt State University Library One Harpst Street Arcata, California 95521 707-826-3144 (voice) 707-826-3441 (fax) jeremy.shellh...@humboldt.edu On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 11:11 AM, Valerie Forrestal valerie.forres...@csi.cuny.edu wrote: Hello friends! I was wondering if anyone could point me towards web-based open source software for library instruction that would let me administer quizzes, grade the quizzes and return a score, and then, preferably, keep some basic statistics. We're looking into a Google Forms/Spreadsheets hack, but I didn't know if there was anything a bit more elegant out there that could do the job. Thanks ~val -- Valerie Forrestal Web Services Librarian/Asst. Professor City University of New York College of Staten Island Library 2800 Victory Blvd., 1L-109I Staten Island, N.Y. 10314 Phone: 718.982.4023 valerie.forres...@csi.cuny.edu Celebrate Italian Heritage with a Special Broadway Benefit Concert by the World's Longest Running Phantom in support of the CSI Italian Studies programhttp://csitoday.com/events/franc-dambrosios- broadway-the-phantom-unmasked/
Re: [CODE4LIB] quiz software
Turns out, it's free for K-12 teachers only. My bad, but good for you if the shoe fits. --DBL From: David Lowe Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:49 PM To: jeremy.shellh...@humboldt.edu; CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: RE: [CODE4LIB] quiz software Just saw this on the NPR site by chance: http://www.socrative.com/ Not OSS, but appears to cover the functionality in mind at their free level. Anybody use Socrative? --DBL -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeremy C. Shellhase Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:43 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] quiz software Val, It's old and unsupported, but If you can code php there are some good bones in Quirex. http://www.thomastsoi.com/software/quirex/ I put it through a bunch of modifications and used it for years, just retired it a year or so ago for less useful and functional software. Jeremy C. Shellhase Systems Librarian Bibliographer/Instructor for Business, Economics, Psychology Humboldt State University Library One Harpst Street Arcata, California 95521 707-826-3144 (voice) 707-826-3441 (fax) jeremy.shellh...@humboldt.edu On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 11:11 AM, Valerie Forrestal valerie.forres...@csi.cuny.edu wrote: Hello friends! I was wondering if anyone could point me towards web-based open source software for library instruction that would let me administer quizzes, grade the quizzes and return a score, and then, preferably, keep some basic statistics. We're looking into a Google Forms/Spreadsheets hack, but I didn't know if there was anything a bit more elegant out there that could do the job. Thanks ~val -- Valerie Forrestal Web Services Librarian/Asst. Professor City University of New York College of Staten Island Library 2800 Victory Blvd., 1L-109I Staten Island, N.Y. 10314 Phone: 718.982.4023 valerie.forres...@csi.cuny.edu Celebrate Italian Heritage with a Special Broadway Benefit Concert by the World's Longest Running Phantom in support of the CSI Italian Studies programhttp://csitoday.com/events/franc-dambrosios- broadway-the-phantom-unmasked/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Professional Development Suggestions?
Thanks for the plug, David! Registration just opened yesterday for June 11-13 in lovely Storrs, CT: http://guides.library.umass.edu/BootCamp2014/ --DBL -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Bigwood, David Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:16 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Professional Development Suggestions? If you deal mostly with the sciences the New England Science Boot Camp might be useful. I've always thought they looked interesting. I think the Data Scientist Training for Librarians looks amazing. I don't see a session scheduled. You might contact them and see if they have one planned and figure a way to encumber the funds. It is a weekly class, so you would have to be with driving or T distance to Cambridge. Sincerely, David Bigwood dbigw...@hou.usra.edu Lunar and Planetary Institute Twitter @LPI_Library -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Matthew Sherman Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 8:26 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Professional Development Suggestions? Hi Code4Libbers, I wanted to solicit some ideas from the community. I was recently told I have about 500 bucks in professional development funds I can make use of, but the deadline to submit things for approval for this budget year is in the front half of next week. As such I wanted to find out from the group if they knew of any good webinars, work shops, or small conferences in the northeast that could be helpful to a librarian who works with repositories and digital collections. Or if people know of other good ways to make use of professional development funds. I would like to make good use of these to grow, but I am at a loss as to where I could apply them with the time I have to look. I appreciate any thoughts people can provide. Thanks and I hope everyone has a good day. Matt Sherman
Re: [CODE4LIB] text mining software
More often seen as a tool for the social sciences, NVivo from QSRIhttp://www.qsrinternational.com/products_nvivo.aspx has some respectable text manipulation capabilities (stemming, counting, proximity, clouds, etc.), and since it is an established tool in certain disciplines, it's either cheap or free on lots of campuses, via institutional licensing. And they have free trials as well. --DBL -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Pottinger, Hardy J. Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:51 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] text mining software Hi, Eric, I don't have any experience in this field, but I went looking a while ago when the topic came up, and these two links are in my notes for further exploration, if the topic ever comes around again: http://wordseer.berkeley.edu/ http://mininghumanities.com/ May they serve you well. -- HARDY POTTINGER pottinge...@umsystem.edumailto:pottinge...@umsystem.edu University of Missouri Library Systems http://lso.umsystem.edu/~pottingerhj/ https://MOspace.umsystem.edu/ A child who does not play is not a child, but the man who doesn't play has lost forever the child who lived in him and who he will miss terribly. --Pablo Neruda On 8/27/13 10:24 AM, Eric Lease Morgan emor...@nd.edumailto:emor...@nd.edu wrote: What sorts of text mining software do y'all support / use in your libraries? We here in the Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame have all but opened a place called the Center For Digital Scholarship. We are / will be providing a number of different services to a number of different audiences. These services include but are not necessarily limited exactly to: * data management consultation * data analysis and visualization * geographic information systems support * text mining investigations * referrals to other centers across campus I am expected to support the text mining investigations. I have traditionally used open source tools do to my work. Many of these tools require some sort of programming in order to exploit. To some degree I am expected mount text mining software on our local Windows and Macintosh computers here in our Center. I am familiar with the lists of tools available at Bamboo as well as Hermeneuti.ca. [0, 1] TAPoRware is good too, but a bit long in the tooth. [2] Do you know of other sets of tools to choose from? Are you familiar with SAS(r) Text Analytics, STATISTICA Data Miner, or RapidMiner? [3, 4, 5] [0] Bamboo Dirt - http://dirt.projectbamboo.org [1] Hermeneuti.ca - http://hermeneuti.ca/voyeur/tools [2] TAPoRware - http://taporware.ualberta.ca [3] Text Analytics - http://www.sas.com/text-analytics/ [4] Data Miner - http://www.statsoft.com/Products/STATISTICA/Data-Miner/ [5] RapidMiner - http://rapid-i.com/content/view/181/190/ -- Eric Lease Morgan, Digital Initiatives Librarian Hesburgh Libraries University of Notre Dame 574/631-8604
[CODE4LIB] Open Source release policies
All- If you work at an organization that releases open source software that your staff coders develop, I would be interested in reading your policy on that, if you have one written up that you can share, or otherwise in hearing your common practice, if that's not too much trouble. On or off list as your preference would have it. I've located the following so far: UCSD https://confluence.crbs.ucsd.edu/display/CRBS/Releasing+Open+Source+Software+at+UCSD Stanford http://otl.stanford.edu/inventors/resources/inventors_opensource.html Texas http://www.utexas.edu/cio/policies/pdfs/Procedure%20for%20Releasing%20Software%20as%20Open%20Source%20or%20Contributing%20Software%20to%20Existing%20Projects%20Licensed%20Under%20the%20GNU%20General%20Public%20License.pdf Austrailian Computer Society http://people.oregonstate.edu/~alhasheh/ose/sources/OpenSourcePolicy.pdf Much obliged, --DBL
[CODE4LIB] FW: reviewing/ranking journals
C4L folk- To be comprehensive, the project this guy suggests would be a big undertaking, but I'm thinking about running the idea past some possible library-land funders and getting back to him: http://chronicle.com/blogs/conversation/2013/05/17/its-time-for-journals-to-be-author-reviewed/?cid=pmutm_source=pmutm_medium=en Funding aside, anyone interested in the concept? Happy to hear your thoughts, online or off. Just have this wild notion that, if done right, we could connect regular (annual?) qualitative metrics from such a portal and other sources to metrics for content in our repository and become a depended-upon component of the measuring infrastructure related to tenure, promotion, and the like--in addition to the preservation/archival role we serve. --DBL
