[CODE4LIB] code4lib "midwest" registration
Code4lib "Midwest" registration has been opened for our Inaugural Meeting. [1] The Meeting will start on Friday, June 11 and end the next day. Please see the wiki for more details. Come one. Come all. We look forward to hosting you. [1] Code4Lib Midwest - http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/Midwest -- Eric Lease Morgan Head, Digital Access and Information Architecture Department Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame (574) 631-8604
[CODE4LIB] Using Drupal for Course Guides
Hi all, We are currently in the process of moving a lot of our web content over to Drupal and at the same time trying to implement guides for the instruction courses we teach here. I've investigated both LibGuides and Library A La Carte and while both have their advantages, our IT department would like us to see if we can tweak Drupal for in-house use. Are any of you using Drupal to create library or course guides? This posting on Drupal4Lib lists a few examples (http://groups.drupal.org/node/58423), but I wasn't sure if there were any others out there. Thanks so much! Cindy +++ Cindy Fisher // First-year Experience Librarian Library Instruction Services UT-Austin, Perry Castaneda Library ph: 512.495.4333 | fax: 512.495.4296 cynthfis...@austin.utexas.edu PCL 1.342H | mail code: S5475
[CODE4LIB] Position Opening: Emerging Technologies Librarian, The College of New Jersey
[Please excuse duplicate postings] The Library at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Emerging Technologies Librarian position. Summary of Responsibilities: Identify, evaluate, and implement the application of current and emerging technologies for use in the Library’s reference and instruction services; working with other librarians, support the Library’s web initiatives, including instruction and information support tools and usability testing; provide liaison services to the Interactive Multimedia Program; provide general reference and Library instruction; plan and carry out sustained scholarly and service activities. Required: Masters degree accredited by the American Library Association and awarded by the time of appointment; working knowledge of the principles and practices of web design and development, including applications and scripting languages such as Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS, Javascript and PHP; working knowledge of other library-related technologies, such as streaming media and digitization, and current programming languages such as XML and SQL; ability to work in a highly collaborative environment; excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Initiative, flexibility, and a strong service orientation essential. Preferred: Experience creating and maintaining Web 2.0 social networking tools for eLearning, e.g., blogs, wikis, etc.; advanced degree or equivalent experience in instructional technology, digital art, or interactive multimedia; professional experience in an academic library setting; reference and instruction experience. For a fuller description, see: http://delphi.tcnj.edu:8500/test/Employment/academic.cfm Appointment will be at the rank of Librarian 3 (instructor rank) or Librarian 2 (assistant professor rank), commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including TIAA/CREF. This position is available immediately. To apply, send a letter of application, a current copy of your c.v., and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) for four references to Terry Epperson, Chair, Emerging Technologies Search Committee, at epper...@tcnj.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but must be received by June 15, 2010 in order to receive full consideration. The College of New Jersey is an Affirmative-Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Re: [CODE4LIB] OCLC Service Outage Update
Jonathan and others who use Shibboleth access to First Search - access looks up and normal so if anyone has any problems - email us at shibbol...@oclc.org. Don On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 6:28 AM, Don Hamparian wrote: > Jonathan, I'll check this out this morning. > Don Hamparian > OCLC > > > On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 4:54 PM, Jonathan Rochkind wrote: >> >> I _believe_ that the OCLC FirstSearch shibboleth server is still down, for >> anyone who tries to send their users to FirstSearch via Shibboleth. >> >> Simon Spero wrote: >>> >>> At least it wasn't a "totally transparent" UPS test scheduled for the >>> Thursday of Thanksgiving weekend. My personal philosophy is that every >>> rack >>> should have its own UPS separate from the data center one, with enough >>> capacity to keep going through blips,and handle a clean shutdown if >>> necessary. That way, when the ops team messes up, far fewer sysadmins >>> get >>> their weekend ruined. >>> >>> Of course, the real problem is that too many people are writing >>> unoptimized >>> code in energy-inefficient languages like ruby and PHP, which require far >>> more servers, and far more cooling, to do the same work as properly >>> written >>> code. If carbon emissions should turn out to be a strong forcer of >>> global >>> warming, then we can clearly say that every time you write PHP, Phil >>> Jones >>> kills a polar bear. Please, think of the polar bears. >>> >>> Simon >>> >>> > >
Re: [CODE4LIB] OCLC Service Outage Update
Jonathan, I'll check this out this morning. Don Hamparian OCLC On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 4:54 PM, Jonathan Rochkind wrote: > I _believe_ that the OCLC FirstSearch shibboleth server is still down, for > anyone who tries to send their users to FirstSearch via Shibboleth. > > > Simon Spero wrote: > >> At least it wasn't a "totally transparent" UPS test scheduled for the >> Thursday of Thanksgiving weekend. My personal philosophy is that every >> rack >> should have its own UPS separate from the data center one, with enough >> capacity to keep going through blips,and handle a clean shutdown if >> necessary. That way, when the ops team messes up, far fewer sysadmins >> get >> their weekend ruined. >> >> Of course, the real problem is that too many people are writing >> unoptimized >> code in energy-inefficient languages like ruby and PHP, which require far >> more servers, and far more cooling, to do the same work as properly >> written >> code. If carbon emissions should turn out to be a strong forcer of >> global >> warming, then we can clearly say that every time you write PHP, Phil >> Jones >> kills a polar bear. Please, think of the polar bears. >> >> Simon >> >> >> >
