[CODE4LIB] CFP: Discovery Informatics Symposium
CALL FOR PAPERS Discovery Informatics Symposium: The Role of AI Research in Innovating Scientific Processes November 2-4, 2012, Arlington, VA (USA) AAAI Fall Symposium Series http://www.discoveryinformaticsinitiative.org/dis2012 (To receive further notifications about this and related meetings please subscribe to: http://discoveryinformaticsinitiative.org/mailman/listinfo/dii) Addressing the ambitious research agendas put forward by many scientific disciplines requires meeting a multitude of challenges in intelligent systems, information sciences, and human-computer interaction. There are many aspects of the scientific discovery process that our community could help automate, facilitate, or make more efficient through artificial intelligence techniques. For example, although considerable efforts have been directed toward data modeling and integration, these activities continue to demand large investments of scientists’ time and effort. The scientific literature continues to grow and is becoming more and more unmanageable for researchers operating in the most active disciplines. Better interfaces for collaboration, visualization, and understanding would significantly improve scientific practice. Scientific data, publications, and tools could be published in open formats with appropriate semantic descriptions and metadata annotations to improve sharing and dissemination. Opportunities for broader participation in well-defined scientific tasks enable human contributors to provide large amounts of data, annotations, or complex processing results that could not otherwise be obtained. These are just some examples of areas where there are opportunities for artificial intelligent techniques could make a difference. Improvements and innovations across the spectrum of scientific processes and activities will have a profound impact on the rate of scientific discoveries. This symposium will provide a forum for researchers interested in understanding the role of AI techniques in improving or innovating scientific processes. We seek submissions that: (1) report on success stories that illustrate the potential of future research in this field; (2) discuss lessons learned in the process of addressing challenging aspects of the scientific process; (3) analyze the impact of a particular technique in an area of science and reflect on its potential for broader applicability in other sciences; and (4) propose future concepts grounded in lessons learned and an understanding of the challenges in the scientific discovery process. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: • Ontologies and knowledge bases that model particular areas of scientific knowledge • Semantic representations of metadata for all aspects of scientific processes • Techniques for organizing scientific literature • Workflow systems to manage complex data analysis processes • Knowledge discovery techniques that are embedded in the context of scientific investigations • Integrative approaches of machine learning and scientific model induction • Automated systems for experiment design, data analysis, and hypothesis generation and refinement • User-centered design of intelligent systems that partner with scientists to perform complex tasks • Integrated approaches to visualizing data, models, and the connections between them to foster new insights • Cognitive-centered design of scientist aids • Social computing systems that let novice participants contribute to scientific tasks Submissions can be up to 6 pages, using the AAAI style files. Submissions should be uploaded to the submission site no later than June 5 2012 before midnight on the timezone of your choice. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Co-Chairs: • Will Bridewell, Stanford University • Yolanda Gil, University of Southern California • Haym Hirsh, Rutgers University • Kerstin Kleese van Dam, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Karsten Steinhaeuser, University of Minnesota Program Committee: • Cecilia Aragon, University of Washington • Phil Bourne, University of California San Diego • Elizabeth Bradley, University of Colorado • Paolo Ciccarese, Harvard University • Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania • Helena Deus, Digital Enterprise Research Institute • Tom Dietterich, Oregon State University • Yolanda Gil, University of Southern California • Clark Glymour, Carnegie Mellon University • Carla Gomes, Cornell University • Alexander Gray, Georgia Institute of Technology • Larry Hunter, University of Colorado Denver • David Jensen, University of Massachusetts Amherst • Vipin Kumar, University of Minnesota • Pat Langley, Arizona State University • Hod Lipson, Cornell University • Huan Liu, Arizona State University • Yan Liu, University of Southern California • Miriah Meyer, University of Utah • Mark Musen, Stanford University • Andrey Rzhetsky, University of Chicago • Steve Sawyer, Syracuse University • Alex Schliep, Rutgers University •
[CODE4LIB] Invitation to join us at Screening the Future 2012, USC, Los Angeles, May 21-23
(Please excuse for cross posting) Screening the Future Conference 2012 Play, Pause and Press Forward May 21-23 in Los Angeles Register now at http://2012.screeningthefuture.com/ http://2012.screeningthefuture.com The Screening the Future conference serves the global community of stakeholders who keep audiovisual content alive. This annual international conference brings together more than 250 leading archivists, production companies, filmmakers, TV producers, CTOs, scientists, vendors, strategists, funders and policy makers, developing solutions to the most urgent questions facing audiovisual repositories. With Play, Pause and Press Forward as this year's theme, the conference explores the main challenges that audiovisual archives and producers face in terms of IT, institutional position, and changes in use and market and their future readiness. Screening the Future also includes a full day of Master Classes where you'll spend focused time with experts and other delegates on a specific key topic. The conference takes place from May 21-23, 2012 at USC Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Los Angeles, USA. Screening the Future 2012 is organized by the PrestoCentre Foundation in collaboration with the University of Southern California Shoah Foundation Institute and Digital Repository. Registration More information about the program, registration details, hotels, and transportation can be found on the conference website http://2012.screeningthefuture.com/ http://2012.screeningthefuture.com Or send an email to mailto:eve...@prestocentre.org eve...@prestocentre.org
[CODE4LIB] Job: ILS System Admisnistrator N. Bethesda, MD at PTFS, Inc.
ILS System Administrator POSITION SUMMARY Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot several locally-installed Koha ILS applications * Diagnose software problems at the code layer * Integrate Commercially-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications with open development applications * Infuse new technology into existing products * Troubleshoot IT problems relating to ILS hardware and networking * Knowledge of all MARC record formats (bibliographic, holding and authority) * Data scripting to convert ASCII-delimited personnel files into Koha patron record format * Support and administer web applications, sites, and servers * Administer the Koha ILS application using system administration and system preferences * Provide technical assistance to library staff users * Provide technical assistance to library collection researchers * Import digital objects using Dublin Core metadata * Create thumbnail images of digital objects during import * Assist in the development of technical documentation, including user manuals, software release notes, and quick tips tricks, * Upgrade application with new feature releases and bug fix point releases * Create and maintain technical documentation for upgrade processes, upgrade scripts, backup processes (logical data and full system), and network access * Develop technical specifications for application feature enhancement working with library staff * Evaluate, install, and test software upgrades * Archive and retrieve system data * Provide informal system training and demonstration to users or potential users of the Koha ILS * Maintain the discovery layers of the Koha application and the digital object repository * Set up and administer user accounts * Participate in user group meetings; provide briefings on new releases of software * Provide activity status * Proactively attempt to improve the quality of the Koha ILS * Convert MARC bibliographic data into Dublin Core format and vice versa **Qualifications and Education Requirements** Education - A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for experience. Qualifications - 5 years of experience as an ILS Systems Administrator and any combination of the following: 2 years of experience with Linux or Debian Systems Administration; 2 years of experience with MySQL; 1 year of experience using XSLT or JQuery; 2 years of experience in Koha Systems Administration; 2 years of experience with and practical application of, network engineering principles; 1 year of experience making recommendations to improve quality of tools and processes in an information center or library. **Preferred Skills ** * Koha ILS System Administrator experience * Ability to prepare quality technical and user documentation * Proven problem solving, organizational and communication skills and be able to participate in presentation and proposal activity * Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, and with cross-organizational teams * Ability to maintain focus on tasks and deliver within schedule * Must be a team player * Poly level TS SCI clearance Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/925/
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Ohio State University Libraries: Integrated Library Management Systems Manager
Integrated Library Management Systems Manager (University Title: Systems Manager - not SAP) The Ohio State University Libraries seek an energetic, flexible, and innovative individual to lead the Integrated Library Management Systems Support Team, a unit of the Libraries' Information Technology Division. If your skills and interests are a match for our position, we encourage you to apply! POSITION OVERVIEW The ILMS Manager leads the ILMS Support Team, a service-oriented, team-based unit of the OSU Libraries (OSUL) IT Division. The ILMS Support Team is responsible for providing overall leadership, development, and management for the Libraries' integrated library management system (currently Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) Millennium system; migrating to Sierra in late 2012), and associated products including the III WebPAC and OCLC's WorldCat Local. The ILMS Manager reports to the Associate Director for Information Technology and supervises the Catalog Services Public Services Systems Coordinator. EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years of recent experience with implementation, operation and maintenance of integrated library systems and services in an academic or large public library; demonstrated ability to plan, manage and oversee complex projects in coordination with other internal and external units; demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, research similar issues and resolutions, and determine an appropriate course of action; ability to balance priorities to meet deadlines; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, listening skills, and collaboration skills, with a strong commitment to responsive service; flexibility to work in a dynamic and evolving area, both independently and as part of a team, to solve problems in a timely fashion. EXPERIENCE (DESIRED) In addition, top applicants will have 4+ years of recent experience with implementation, operation and maintenance of integrated library systems and services in an academic or large public library; working knowledge of the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) suite of products, particularly Millennium and/or Sierra and the WebPAC; familiarity with one or more of the following library functions - acquisitions, cataloging, serials processing, circulation, or reference; knowledge of library standards; experience working with a consortium; familiarity with WorldCat Local configuration; project management knowledge and skills as well as strong team management and development skills; demonstrated ability to document procedures; demonstrated ability to master new technologies and services quickly. For more information, see http://library.osu.edu/about/jobs/staff. APPLICATION Applications will be accepted through June 3, 2012 with first preference given to those applying by May 27, 2012 by using the University's online jobs site at http://jobs.osu.edu under Systems Manager - not SAP. For questions, please contact: Greg Newman, Human Resources The Ohio State University Libraries 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 614-247-8887 / newman...@osu.edumailto:newman...@osu.edu Beth Black Associate Professor and Systems Librarian Head, Web Implementation Team Ohio State University Libraries Science and Engineering Library, Room 320E 175 West 18th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210 614-688-5428 black@osu.edumailto:black@osu.edu
[CODE4LIB] ruby-marc 0.5.0 released
v0.5.0 - Extensive rewrite of MARC::Reader (ISO 2709 binary reader) to provide a fairly complete and consistent handing of char encoding issues in ruby 1.9. - This code is well covered by automated tests, but ends up complex, there may be bugs, please report them. - May not work properly under jruby with non-unicode source encodings. - Still can't handle Marc8 encoding. - May not have entirely backwards compatible behavior with regard to char encodings under ruby 1.9.x as previous 0.4.x versions. Test your code. In particular, previous versions may have automatically _transcoded_ non-unicode encodings to UTF-8 for you. This version will not do so unless you ask it to with correct arguments. `gem install ruby-marc -v 0.5.0 ` https://github.com/ruby-marc/ruby-marc
[CODE4LIB] Anyone using node.js?
Hi all, It was recently suggested to me that a project I am working on may adopt node.js for its architecture (well, be completely re-written for node.js). I don't know anything about node.js, and have only heard of it in some passing discussions on the list. I'd like to know if anyone on code4lib has experience developing in this platform, and what their thoughts are on it, positive or negative. Thanks, Ethan
