Re: [CODE4LIB] Creating a Linked Data Service

2014-08-08 Thread Shaun Ellis
I don't understand the publish it and they will come mentality when it comes to linked data. If you can't define a clear use case for your own data infrastructure, then I can't see how you would justify the time spent. The making data available to the world at large is a nice byproduct, but

Re: [CODE4LIB] Creating a Linked Data Service

2014-08-08 Thread Mark A. Matienzo
Per Laura's message, and what I think was the underlying idea behind Mike's post, I think there's still a great opportunity to learn something new. Perhaps you might want to look at WebSocket [0], and Jason Ronallo's presentation from Code4lib 2014 [1] was a great intro. It seems like this might

[CODE4LIB] VuFind 2.3 released

2014-08-08 Thread Demian Katz
Apologies for the cross-posting... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VuFind 2.3 Released Villanova, Pennsylvania - August 11, 2014 - Version 2.3 of the VuFind Open Source discovery software has just been released. This new release adds several new features as well as further improving the stability

Re: [CODE4LIB] Creating a Linked Data Service

2014-08-08 Thread Laura Krier
And a further thought: I thought part of the point of linked data is that we don't really know what people might want to do with our data. Who knows--maybe there is some enterprising CS student on your campus who will make an awesome app using your real-time availability data. Maybe once you've

Re: [CODE4LIB] Creating a Linked Data Service

2014-08-08 Thread Karen Coyle
Also, note that Martin Malmsten, of the Norwegian National Library (whose catalog is a linked data catalog) always states that one of the advantages of LD is that the difference between inside resources and outside resources disappears. It's all just linked resources. It makes sense to start

[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Projects Librarian at Arizona State University

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Digital Projects Librarian Arizona State University Tempe The Digital Projects Librarian will work across Library departments to define and implement research data management and repository services at Arizona State University. He/she will provide critical leadership as the ASU Libraries works

[CODE4LIB] Dewey code

2014-08-08 Thread Tom Connolly
Is there an open source way to format the dewey code for printing book labels? Or can someone tell me how to isolate just the dewey number from a marc file (I have MarcEdit; is there a better tool for this simple task?) so it is the only field sent to the printer? (I'm using Ubuntu 14.04 and

[CODE4LIB] Job: Alma Support Analyst at Ex Libris Group

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Alma Support Analyst Ex Libris Group Jerusalem The Alma Support Analyst provides product support to ExLibris customers. Alma Support Analysts are responsible for logging, documenting and resolving questions and problems related to the Unified Resource Management System, Alma. This includes

[CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Manager at Secret Intelligence Service

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Records Information Manager Secret Intelligence Service London This is an excellent opportunity to use your information risk knowledge to create innovative solutions that play a vital role in our operational success. As a global intelligence gathering organisation, it's vital for us to stay

[CODE4LIB] Job: Associate University Librarian at Brandeis University

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Associate University Librarian Brandeis University Waltham Brandeis University is looking for an Associate University Librarian. This person will participate in the library's leadership team with the University Librarian and other Associate University Librarians, as well as, in the Library and

[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Librarian at Khalifa University

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Systems Librarian Khalifa University Abu Dhabi The position is responsible for implementing and managing library systems, discovery mechanisms, and control mechanisms for online resources. Responsibilities also include using technology to reach students, manage repositories, and provide

Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Manager at Secret Intelligence Service

2014-08-08 Thread Miles Fidelman
j...@code4lib.org wrote: Records Information Manager Secret Intelligence Service London It's not April 1st. Miles Fidelman -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. Yogi Berra

[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Developer at University of the West of England

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Web Developer University of the West of England Bristol The Library Service within UWE Bristol is seeking to appoint a Web Developer to design and develop online high quality, accessible, interactive and engaging learning and teaching materials and assessments in liaison with library staff. The

[CODE4LIB] Job: Programme Manager at University of Greenwich

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Programme Manager University of Greenwich London The University is seeking to appoint a Programme Manager with responsibility for co-ordinating a team of Project Managers in their delivery of projects with an IT focus. The successful candidate will be responsible for programme managing a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Manager at Secret Intelligence Service

2014-08-08 Thread Cary Gordon
Psychic wanted. You know where to apply. On Friday, August 8, 2014, Miles Fidelman mfidel...@meetinghouse.net wrote: j...@code4lib.org wrote: Records Information Manager Secret Intelligence Service London It's not April 1st. Miles Fidelman -- In theory, there is no difference

[CODE4LIB] Job: Project Manager at University of Greenwich

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Project Manager University of Greenwich London The University is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to its Programme Management Office with responsibility for managing projects with an IT focus. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of different sized

[CODE4LIB] Job: Application Specialist - Moodle at University of Cambridge

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Application Specialist - Moodle University of Cambridge Cambridge The University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a skilled Technical Developer to join the Student Systems Teaching and Learning team, supporting the University's Moodle VLE. You will be responsible for providing technical

Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Manager at Secret Intelligence Service

2014-08-08 Thread Riley Childs
its legit, google it: http://bit.ly/X7brcq bit.ly/1krGI3X http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJE041/records-information-manager/ http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJI331/records-information-manager/ -- Riley Childs Senior IT Admin Charlotte United Christian Academy office: +1 (704) 537-0331 x101 mobile: +1 (704)

[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Architect at Texas Tech University

2014-08-08 Thread jobs
Web Architect Texas Tech University Lubbock This position is responsible for the development of website standards and best practices for the library web presence. The person also participates in providing access to library materials acquired by the University Libraries and contributes to the

Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Manager at Secret Intelligence Service

2014-08-08 Thread Cary Gordon
It is not related to libraries or coding, so it is not legit here, even if perchance anyone on the list is a UK citizen with the required credentials. On Friday, August 8, 2014, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.com wrote: its legit, google it: http://bit.ly/X7brcq bit.ly/1krGI3X

Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Manager at Secret Intelligence Service

2014-08-08 Thread Mills, Yvonne Maria
Actually, RIM can be considered part of information science. Yvonne Mills -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary Gordon Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 4:25 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Records

Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Manager at Secret Intelligence Service

2014-08-08 Thread Riley Childs
it's about information dissemination and distribution, maybe not publicly, but it is still a librarian's job, after all what is a library but a building with information? Of course this is totally a philosophical debate... My 2 cents //Riley -- Riley Childs Senior IT Admin Charlotte United

Re: [CODE4LIB] Dewey code

2014-08-08 Thread Kyle Banerjee
Label printing practices vary by library. Just out of curiosity, why are you getting this information from a MARC file rather than the ILS? At many/most libraries, you'd need local Cuttering, item specific (e.g. volume/copy number), etc info not available in the bib record. kyle On Fri, Aug 8,

Re: [CODE4LIB] Dewey code

2014-08-08 Thread Tom Connolly
Forgive my ignorance. When I looked up ILS I came to this paragraph that explains why: Larger libraries use an ILS to order and acquire, receive and invoice, catalog, circulate, track and shelve materials. Smaller libraries, such as those in private homes ornon-profit organizations

Re: [CODE4LIB] Dewey code

2014-08-08 Thread Charles Blair
On Fri, Aug 08, 2014 at 08:46:24PM -0400, Tom Connolly wrote: Is there an open source way to format the dewey code for printing book labels? Or can someone tell me how to isolate just the dewey number from a marc file (I have MarcEdit; is there a better tool for this simple task?) so it is

Re: [CODE4LIB] Dewey code

2014-08-08 Thread Riley Childs
Ok, so you want to access LC data to get Dewey decimal numbers? You need to use a z39.50 client to pull the record, you can do it with marc edit but it is labor intensive. You would need to roll your own solution for this or use classify.oclc.org to get book info (this doesn't give you API

Re: [CODE4LIB] Creating a Linked Data Service

2014-08-08 Thread Dan Scott
On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Michael Beccaria mbecca...@paulsmiths.edu wrote: I have recently had the opportunity to create a new library web page and host it on my own servers. One of the elements of the new page that I want to improve upon is providing live or near live information on