[CODE4LIB] UConn Libraries Apps Dev Position Openings

2010-02-08 Thread Michael J. Bennett
Apologies for any cross-posting. Please note that the UConn Libraries currently have two Applications Developer positions open in Storrs. Both may be viewed at http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/employment/professional/ Here's the description for the Digital Programs Team's slot: Computer Program

[CODE4LIB] faceted browsing

2010-02-08 Thread Earles, Jill Denae
I would like recommendations for faceted browsing systems that include authentication, and easily support multimedia content and metadata. The ability to add comments and tags to content, and browse by tag cloud is also desirable. My skills include ColdFusion, PHP, CakePHP, and XML/XSL. The only

Re: [CODE4LIB] faceted browsing

2010-02-08 Thread Ethan Gruber
I think Omeka may be a good fit for you, but there currently isn't faceted searching, though a Solr plugin is currently in development. You have a very specific set of requirements, so I'm not sure that any single CMS/DAM will work in precisely the way you want right out of the box, but Omeka coul

Re: [CODE4LIB] faceted browsing

2010-02-08 Thread Ethan Gruber
I just checked up on CollectiveAccess' features, and the newest version has faceting search/browse now, so you may want to try that. They support uploading videos as well. http://www.collectiveaccess.org/about/overview Ethan On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Ethan Gruber wrote: > I think Omeka

Re: [CODE4LIB] faceted browsing

2010-02-08 Thread Benjamin Young
Have you seen the Exhibit library (part of the Simile project at MIT)? It provides faceted browsing along with map integration: http://www.simile-widgets.org/exhibit/ It should be fairly easy to add to an existing project as it can consume a pretty simple JSON format that your app could provide

Re: [CODE4LIB] faceted browsing

2010-02-08 Thread Graham, Wayne (wsg4w)
Here's on more thing to take a look at... there's a project named Raven (http://github.com/mwmitchell/raven) that one of the Scholars' Lab staff was working on as a research project. Essentially it takes XML (tested with VRA, EAD, and TEI) and builds out a faceted interface from a Solr index alo

[CODE4LIB] Change to 12 Bones BBQ Excursion

2010-02-08 Thread Rosalyn Metz
On the social activities section of the wiki we had a signup for a lunch time excursion [1] to 12 Bones [2], a great BBQ restaurant in Asheville. There was an overwhelming response, so much so that we are worried we will overwhelm the restaurant at lunchtime. The new plan is to "rent out" the pla

[CODE4LIB] Print Management Software Options

2010-02-08 Thread Ryan Eby
I'm interested in knowing what everyone is using for print management and cost recovery for public printing. We're currently using Pharos but I'd like to see what else is out there. I don't really have any requirements other than preferably available separate from any computer management system. Mo

Re: [CODE4LIB] Print Management Software Options

2010-02-08 Thread Francis Kayiwa
On 2/8/10 3:09 PM, Ryan Eby wrote: I'm interested in knowing what everyone is using for print management and cost recovery for public printing. We're currently using Pharos but I'd like to see what else is out there. I don't really have any requirements other than preferably available separate fr

Re: [CODE4LIB] Print Management Software Options

2010-02-08 Thread Francis Kayiwa
On 2/8/10 3:09 PM, Ryan Eby wrote: I'm interested in knowing what everyone is using for print management and cost recovery for public printing. We're currently using Pharos but I'd like to see what else is out there. I don't really have any requirements other than preferably available separate fr

[CODE4LIB] Job Announcement: Project Manager to oversee Digitization & XML Conversion project (Washington, DC)

2010-02-08 Thread Patty De Anda
LAC seeks a Project Manager to oversee a digitization and XML conversion project for a large federal agency in Washington, DC. Approximately 20 hours of work per week are anticipated, and our ideal candidate for this project will be able to accommodate a flexible schedule and fluctuating worklo