Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Conference streaming?
I was wondering if a link for streaming will be available in advance of the programs tomorrow? I poked around a bit on the LETS page, http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/accc/lets/uicast.html , but could not find information that would let me test out compatibility of the stream format with local equipment, etc. Enjoy the preconferences today! Tom On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 9:41 PM, Margaret Heller mhell...@luc.edu wrote: Yes, thanks to the people at UIC Learning Environments Technology Services the conference will be streamed and archived. We are awaiting details, but certainly will publicize it widely when we have them. Margaret Heller Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 Tom Keays tomke...@gmail.com 01/29/13 20:36 PM I was wondering if talks from the conference would be streamed this year? It was really great to have it the last time I was unable to attend. Tom
Re: [CODE4LIB] Game Night Code4Lib 2013
Hi Jon, sorry I didn't get back to you right away! I am bringing Risk, a game called Quiddler, and a travel Catchphrase with me. I will bring as many as needed to game night. I think you're doing a good job! Thanks for organizing this. Cheers Megan On Friday, February 8, 2013, Jon Gorman wrote: I've add the page at http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_game_night. Sorry, I realize this is a bit last minute. If for some reason you can't edit the wiki but want to sign up for a slot or add a game you're willing to run, send the info to me. I'll add it as I get time. I'll probably be adding some more of my games, but I need to go to dinner ;). Jon Gorman On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:59 PM, Jon Gorman jonathan.gor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Sorry for a bit of delay on posting. I've got a few folks who have volunteered to help. It's hard to tell numbers for sure, since some folks might not come and others may show up that haven't signed up. As Francis says, the solution is likely to be nimble. (And again, I want to thank Francis and the rest of the host crew. They've been doing fabulous with disorganized folks like me ;) ). First, some logistical details. I'm thinking that we'll say that a goal will be to have this rough schedule: 7:30 - start setting up games, getting organized 7:45 - start first round of games 10:30 - start wrapping up. 11:00 - call it a night? (Walk back or catch the bus as a group to various hotels may not be a bad idea) I've got a plan (with helpful advice from several folks, thanks!), and we'll see if it a works. I'm going to work a bit tonight on setting up a new page on the wiki. It's going to be structured in a manner that's similar to the newcoming dinner, but instead will be games. Each game will have a number of seats. If you're bringing a game and are willing to play/teach it, add an entry. Estimate a starting time if it's not going to be when it starts. t'll probably look something like... Game Name (#n - if more than one entry for the game, add a number to make less confusing) 7:45. Game description (with maybe link to boardgamegeek) 1. Patty Gauzweiller (T) 2. Leslie Humphries 3. Mona Wert 4. Eddie Ramirez 5. To sign up, put your name in one of the seats. Don't add seats ;). If you can teach/lead the game, note it. (If you want to teach but not play, that's awesome. I haven't quite figured out how to note this, but I'm thinking I'll just add a line at the bottom.) We'll try to set up sections big enough for the games and put up signs. Here's the warning. I'll probably be making judgement calls on what games get set up in the main room, preferring games that I and any volunteers just coordinating can teach to go there and also based on other factors. If we hit the reasonable size for the room, we'll try to have some recommendations for places to go w the group. This is probably not the ideal solution as it makes quicker/lighter games somewhat tricky, but I'm hoping for some of those some people won't mind playing multiple games in the row, maybe teaching someone who will teach the next group and allow a little of mingling that way. Jon Gorman On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM, Francis Kayiwa kay...@uic.edu wrote: On Fri, Feb 08, 2013 at 04:39:22PM -0500, Cynthia Ng wrote: Just an idea if space is really an issue. Would it be possible to simply get a second room next to (or at least nearby) the first one? As I image not everyone will be playing the same game, I don't see it as a problem. As I said to Jon. The people here will have to be nimble. The big problem is as a `historically` commuter campus the open spaces become a premium late and night. What we will need from those who signed up is willingness to track email/wiki for changes. I've asked for other spaces but no word yet. Finally unless you have more than 40, this room will fit the current number without a problem. Also no (as they will find out when they get there) it isn't a matter of spill over to the next room. Cheers, ./fxk On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Jon Gorman jonathan.gor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've been getting some questions and I realized there was some confusion about the Game night. I was a bit late in organizing it and quite frankly haven't done the best job. -- Megan O'Neill Kudzia Web Services Emerging Technologies Librarian Stockwell-Mudd Library Albion College 602 E. Cass St. Albion, MI 49224
Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks
Thanks to everyone for their replies. I didn't think there would so many people passionate about this enough to respond. Not really having the resources to pursue an 'elevating' model, after taking a few measurements and a few Home Depot visits, I think I'm just going to build a 2 X 4, multi-tiered desk, with a 'standing' setup and anti-fatigue mat, and a 'sitting' setup on an exercise ball. This model also allows for custom book shelves, and with my unique large size, allows me to build the desk to my proper height specifications. Pricing it out, with everything, comes to around $200. Now, if only I could find the time to drop everything for a day and build the thing.. Thanks again! On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM, Karen Coyle li...@kcoyle.net wrote: If you write a 4,000 page trilogy, though, I'll strangle you. Or at least make you sit down. kc On 2/7/13 2:37 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: But Neil Stephenson works at a treadmill desk... I want one. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:38 AM, Baumer, M mark_bau...@brown.edu wrote: Philip Roth wrote at a standing desk for most of his career. Here's an outdated look at his setuphttp://www.youtube.com/**watch?feature=player_embedded** v=zvCk5aitYz8#t=201shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=zvCk5aitYz8#t=201s . I don't have a standing desk, but I use this timerhttp://www.dejal.com/**timeout/ http://www.dejal.com/timeout/. I have it set up to go off every fifteen minutes for a thirty second break. I usually standup, look out the window, and take a sip of water. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com wrote: My team of four is currently designing/building/recycling together our office space on the 4th floor in Chattanooga- a raw 14,000 sq ft open space. We have plenty of old desks to use, and on our first iteration we are each giving ourselves a personal sitting desk, but we will have stations for shared standing desks/workbenches. Something about standing makes me want to make physical stuff rather than just digital stuff. I'm really curious to see how it all works. Happy to report back. Nate On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Bohyun Kim k...@fiu.edu wrote: I use a bookcase in my office as a standup desk (photo below in the link) but it is really a matter of willpower I think. I get tired when I try to do concentrated work while standing and my experience is that I cannot stay standing and working at the same time more than 15 min even if I try hard although this may depend on each person. =) Even with the alarm I often ignore it and don't stand up. Then everything is in vain. Something to think about before investing in a new piece of furniture. http://www.bohyunkim.net/blog/**archives/2407http://www.bohyunkim.net/blog/archives/2407 Cheers, Bohyun -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.**EDUCODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark Pernotto Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:09 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks Despite my best efforts of sitting up straight, getting an ergonomic chair, making sure my desk is a proper height (I'm a tall guy, so my desk is 'modified' to reflect this), and I make sure I stand up and at least stretch every 30 minutes (or so), my back still bothers me some days. I saw a Wired article a few months back hailing the benefits of stand up desks (http://www.wired.com/**wiredscience/2012/10/mf-**standing-desk/http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/10/mf-standing-desk/), and also found an article in NY Times ( http://www.nytimes.com/2012/**12/02/business/stand-up-desks-** gaining-favor-in-the-**workplace.html?_r=1http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/business/stand-up-desks-gaining-favor-in-the-workplace.html?_r=1; ) and wondered if there were any other developers/list members who used them. In my mind, I'm trading one problem for another, and I'm not sure I want to be standing up all day long. On the other hand, my back is killing me today. Suggestions? Mark -- Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.**org/ http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/ http://www.natehill.net -- Karen Coyle kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net ph: 1-510-540-7596 m: 1-510-435-8234 skype: kcoylenet
Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks
Mark It would be great to see some pictures once you are finished Stuart Forrest PhD, ACM Member Library Systems Specialist Beaufort County Library Beaufort SC 29902 843 255 6450 sforr...@bcgov.net http://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/ For Learning, For Leisure, For Life. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark Pernotto Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 12:26 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks Thanks to everyone for their replies. I didn't think there would so many people passionate about this enough to respond. Not really having the resources to pursue an 'elevating' model, after taking a few measurements and a few Home Depot visits, I think I'm just going to build a 2 X 4, multi-tiered desk, with a 'standing' setup and anti-fatigue mat, and a 'sitting' setup on an exercise ball. This model also allows for custom book shelves, and with my unique large size, allows me to build the desk to my proper height specifications. Pricing it out, with everything, comes to around $200. Now, if only I could find the time to drop everything for a day and build the thing.. Thanks again! On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM, Karen Coyle li...@kcoyle.net wrote: If you write a 4,000 page trilogy, though, I'll strangle you. Or at least make you sit down. kc On 2/7/13 2:37 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: But Neil Stephenson works at a treadmill desk... I want one. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:38 AM, Baumer, M mark_bau...@brown.edu wrote: Philip Roth wrote at a standing desk for most of his career. Here's an outdated look at his setuphttp://www.youtube.com/**watch?feature=player_embedded** v=zvCk5aitYz8#t=201shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_emb eddedv=zvCk5aitYz8#t=201s . I don't have a standing desk, but I use this timerhttp://www.dejal.com/**timeout/ http://www.dejal.com/timeout/. I have it set up to go off every fifteen minutes for a thirty second break. I usually standup, look out the window, and take a sip of water. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com wrote: My team of four is currently designing/building/recycling together our office space on the 4th floor in Chattanooga- a raw 14,000 sq ft open space. We have plenty of old desks to use, and on our first iteration we are each giving ourselves a personal sitting desk, but we will have stations for shared standing desks/workbenches. Something about standing makes me want to make physical stuff rather than just digital stuff. I'm really curious to see how it all works. Happy to report back. Nate On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Bohyun Kim k...@fiu.edu wrote: I use a bookcase in my office as a standup desk (photo below in the link) but it is really a matter of willpower I think. I get tired when I try to do concentrated work while standing and my experience is that I cannot stay standing and working at the same time more than 15 min even if I try hard although this may depend on each person. =) Even with the alarm I often ignore it and don't stand up. Then everything is in vain. Something to think about before investing in a new piece of furniture. http://www.bohyunkim.net/blog/**archives/2407http://www.bohyunkim .net/blog/archives/2407 Cheers, Bohyun -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.**EDUCODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark Pernotto Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:09 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks Despite my best efforts of sitting up straight, getting an ergonomic chair, making sure my desk is a proper height (I'm a tall guy, so my desk is 'modified' to reflect this), and I make sure I stand up and at least stretch every 30 minutes (or so), my back still bothers me some days. I saw a Wired article a few months back hailing the benefits of stand up desks (http://www.wired.com/**wiredscience/2012/10/mf-**standing-desk/h ttp://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/10/mf-standing-desk/), and also found an article in NY Times ( http://www.nytimes.com/2012/**12/02/business/stand-up-desks-** gaining-favor-in-the-**workplace.html?_r=1http://www.nytimes.com/ 2012/12/02/business/stand-up-desks-gaining-favor-in-the-workplace.h tml?_r=1 ) and wondered if there were any other developers/list members who used them. In my mind, I'm trading one problem for another, and I'm not sure I want to be standing up all day long. On the other hand, my back is killing me today. Suggestions? Mark -- Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.**org/ http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/ http://www.natehill.net -- Karen Coyle kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net ph: 1-510-540-7596 m: 1-510-435-8234 skype: kcoylenet
[CODE4LIB] C4L2013: Monday Aviary Cocktails
Alright, so here's the plan: Aviary is just a few short blocks from the hotel, yay! http://goo.gl/maps/lzWkL a) We're going to try and get reservations for 8pm. That means that people interested should follow the instructions here, 8pm, for a party of 4. http://theaviary.com/ Email me off list if you get a response back, yes/no. (I'm going to try to get a bigger reservation). If we get a suitable mass of confirmed reservations, I'll email, and we'll leave the lobby of the Crowne Metro at 7:40 to walk over. b) If we don't, we're going to try for walkups later. If so, I'll email, and we'll leave the lobby of the Crowne Metro at 8:40 to walk over.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
Alisak Sanavongsay asanavong...@ucmerced.edu Also, I think it would be better to turn email confirmation back on before the spam bots discover this. It would also be very nice to replace the reCaptcha with something that allowed people who can't pass audio-visual tests to take part! Another library mediawiki site manages OK with email confirmation and humans reviewing account signups (looking for sensible biographies, mostly) - could code4lib? Thanks, -- MJ Ray (slef), member of www.software.coop, a for-more-than-profit co-op. http://koha-community.org supporter, web and library systems developer. In My Opinion Only: see http://mjr.towers.org.uk/email.html Available for hire (including development) at http://www.software.coop/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM, MJ Ray m...@phonecoop.coop wrote: It would also be very nice to replace the reCaptcha with something that allowed people who can't pass audio-visual tests to take part! I've always wondered what percentage of the population has trouble with reCaptcha challenges. I know I do.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Technologist at Gates Archive
If you would like to apply, please email cover letter and resume to: care...@gatesarchive.com The Gates Archive is searching for an enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative digital technologist to work closely with the archive team in building out an innovative, new private family archive. This position works with technological systems to support the management, preservation and access of digital archival materials. This position requires relocation to the Pacific Northwest, and entails a rigorous background and security check. **Responsibilities:** * The successful candidate will bring expert-level knowledge to lead the development of the technical architecture for the archive, including: * Digital preservation strategy and policy development * Implementation and execution of digital asset management and digital preservation activities * System architecture development for the management of digital assets * Workflow review and refinement for the management of born-digital materials * Statistics compiling and reporting to improve digital asset management * Other organizational duties as required **Qualifications**: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of accuracy. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. **Required Skills** * Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing digital repository systems * Expert knowledge of server and storage architectures, IT middleware and relational databases * Demonstrated experience planning and managing technology projects * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively in a rapidly changing environment * Proven ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines * Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing * Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to identify emerging trends in digital preservation **Preferred Skills** * Ability to translate complex business needs into functional requirements and system specifications * Familiarity with a variety of metadata standards (e.g. METS, MODS, and PREMIS) * Experience building hardware for the acquisition of digital media (e.g. configuring floppy drive controllers) * Experience with data transformations (e.g. XSLT, perl and regular expressions) * Experience creating technical and end-user documentation **Computer skills ** * Programming and database administration experience * MS Office * MS SharePoint (SP 2010 preferred) * Experience using database software and Internet search engines **Language Ability:** * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization **Reasoning Ability**: * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form **Education/experience/certifications** * A Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Science or equivalent combination of education and experience * Minimum of five years relevant professional experience * Relevant work experience in an archives or library **Working Conditions**: * Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or touch/sense, talk and hear * Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; 15-20 pounds on an occasional basis * Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms * Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock * The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet * Travel estimated to be 5% **Abilities Behaviors**: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: * Teamwork - collaborates and communicates within and across teams, enabling workflow and positive partnerships * Personal Accountability - drives toward results while taking personal responsibility for their actions and professional interactions * Continuous Improvement - develops strategies for continuous improvement and protects against
[CODE4LIB] DSpace User Group OR 2013 - CALL FOR PROPOSALS
* ***With apologies for cross-posting** * * *Call for Proposals - DSpace User Group Meeting at Open Repositories 2013* Conference Theme: *Use, Reuse, Reproduce* Conference dates: 8 -12 July 2013 Conference location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada http://or2013.net/ *Important dates:* 22 February 2013: Deadline for proposal submissions 19 April 2013: Submitters notified of acceptance to user groups 11-12 July 2013: DSpace User Group program The DSpace User Group program committee invites your contributions to OR2013, whether you’re a developer, researcher, repository manager, administrator or practitioner. We invite one to two-page proposals that focus on the use of the DSpace platform and that describe novel experiences or developments in the construction and use of DSpace repositories. Presentation formats could include panels, tutorials, facilitated round table discussions, stories, or presentations of varying length. Please indicate the preferred format in you proposal. *Some specific areas of interest for OR2013, from the conference web site are:* - Effective re-use of content--particularly research data--enabled by embedded repository tools and services - Effective re-use of software, services, and infrastructure to support repository development - Facilitation of reproducible research through access to data, workflows, and code - Services making use of repository metadata - Focused, disciplinary or community-based software, services, and infrastructure for use and reuse of content - Integration of data, including linked data, and external services with repositories to provide solutions to specific domains - Added-value services for repositories - Long-term preservation of repositories and their contents * * *Submitting your proposal:* Visit the Open Repositories 2013 conference website to *submit your proposal online*: http://or2013.net/cfp Also check out the conference blog http://or2013.net/blog and the OR2013 CrowdVine http://or2013.crowdvine.com/ For inquiries, please contact the DSpace User Group Chair, Hilde Colenbrander hilde.colenbran...@ubc.ca We look forward to receiving your proposals!
Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2013: Monday Aviary Cocktails
Okay! So, we did not appear to get any reservations! So, plan 2, go! We're going to head out from the Crowne lobby at 8:40. I'll be tall and in a green jacket. There hopefully won't be any/much of a wait. If there is a terrible wait, then we'll just deal with it by finding some other awesome bar and/or coming back to Aviary later on in the night. Call me/text at 646-206-6418 if you want updates. On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 2:32 PM, James Stuart james.stu...@gmail.comwrote: Alright, so here's the plan: Aviary is just a few short blocks from the hotel, yay! http://goo.gl/maps/lzWkL a) We're going to try and get reservations for 8pm. That means that people interested should follow the instructions here, 8pm, for a party of 4. http://theaviary.com/ Email me off list if you get a response back, yes/no. (I'm going to try to get a bigger reservation). If we get a suitable mass of confirmed reservations, I'll email, and we'll leave the lobby of the Crowne Metro at 7:40 to walk over. b) If we don't, we're going to try for walkups later. If so, I'll email, and we'll leave the lobby of the Crowne Metro at 8:40 to walk over.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.com On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM, MJ Ray m...@phonecoop.coop wrote: It would also be very nice to replace the reCaptcha with something that allowed people who can't pass audio-visual tests to take part! I've always wondered what percentage of the population has trouble with reCaptcha challenges. I know I do. The last test I saw that I thought was good enough was back in 2008 or so by c|net and found that 10% failed the eyetests and 40% failed the hearing tests. Of course, both of those have become more complicated since then, in order to keep ahead of automated recognition software. I'd love to know if anyone has seen more recent findings, but I'd really love it if the code4lib wiki could drop it. Hope that informs, -- MJ Ray (slef), member of www.software.coop, a for-more-than-profit co-op. http://koha-community.org supporter, web and library systems developer. In My Opinion Only: see http://mjr.towers.org.uk/email.html Available for hire (including development) at http://www.software.coop/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
There's a timely article on the subject in SitePoint, http://www.sitepoint.com/captcha-inaccessible-to-everyone/ The article concludes: There is a fundamental disconnect in intent that means it is highly unlikely that a universally accessible CAPTCHA, or even a set of different CAPTCHAs will ever be devised. CAPTCHAs are, by definition, exclusive: they are are there to keep baddies out. Their way of testing “badness” does not allow for the legitimate use of machines. So they will tend to be inaccessible. FWIW, the Code4Lib Journal had some reports of inaccessibility in the captcha we were using (reCaptcha) and we eventually decided to jettison it. It wasn't slowing down the spammers much anyway, as shown by our Akismet stats. Tom On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 4:58 PM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM, MJ Ray m...@phonecoop.coop wrote: It would also be very nice to replace the reCaptcha with something that allowed people who can't pass audio-visual tests to take part! I've always wondered what percentage of the population has trouble with reCaptcha challenges. I know I do.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Associate Law Librarian for Digital Initiatives at Georgetown University
Georgetown University Law Library is seeking applications for the newly created position of Associate Law Librarian for Digital Initiatives. Located in the nation's capital and within walking distance of the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court, Georgetown University Law Center is known for the quality of its scholarship, the teaching of its faculty, which is among the largest in the nation, and for its talented and diverse student body. The Law Library consists of the Edward Bennett Williams Law Library and the John Wolff International and Comparative Law Library. Focused on innovation and excellence in service, it is among the largest academic law libraries. Under the direct supervision of the Law Library Director, the Associate Law Librarian for Digital Initiatives is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and advancement of digital projects and collections at the library. Principal duties include the analysis of digital project needs and solicitation of digital project ideas from the Georgetown and library communities; development, coordination, and administration of independent and collaborative digital projects, including the Chesapeake Digital Preservation Group; creation of procedures, documentation, and workflow for digital projects; digitization of relevant materials and supervision of personnel involved in digitization; development of digital rights management policies; investigation, planning, and management of digital preservation, including format conversion or migration; education of the library staff and other constituencies on the library's digital projects and initiatives; participation in seeking and/or managing grant funding for digital initiatives; and participation in the development and execution of new and emerging Web archiving, digitization, and digital asset preservation initiatives. The Associate Law Librarian for Digital Initiatives is also expected to participate actively in the intellectual life and administrative activities of the Law Center, to fulfill the responsibilities of the position in a superior manner, and to grow professionally in knowledge, expertise, effectiveness, and where appropriate, scholarship. Required: M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school; minimum of 3 years of project management experience on digital projects; demonstrated supervisory experience; ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments, campuses, and institutions; ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail; proficiency with digitization equipment and software, the Internet, and library-relevant information technology applications; familiarity with a variety of metadata standards; excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills; commitment to librarianship and to a superior level of service to faculty and students in an academic environment. Preferred: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or understanding of legal systems and materials; instructional or public relations experience. Apply: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply for this position, please submit applications via the Georgetown University Human Resources Joblist web site (Job Number 20130047). Address applications to Michelle M. Wu, Director of the Law Library, and include a cover letter, a current resume, and the names and contact information for three references. To be assured full consideration, application materials should be received by March 4, 2013. Georgetown University is an EOE/AA employer. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6122/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Records Information Specialist at Mindlance
(Philadelphia, PA) The Enterprise Marketing Services department is recruiting an experienced Digital Asset Archivist reporting to the EMS Content Librarian. The department maintains thousands of long-term image assets and document files, maintains file information for each asset, and is responsible for delivery of these materials to multiple channels from the Content Management System (CMS). The Archivists duties include entry and verification of tags and descriptive metadata for promotional asset files and loading of these materials into the Content Management System. Key Capabilities: * Highly proficient in English language, written and spoken * Proficient in use of Windows and Mac operating systems, specifically for file management * Mastery of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel * Data entry ability to enter data efficiently and with high quality accuracy * Experience in maintaining enterprise-scale asset management systems * Proven follow-through and ability to meet deadlines * Flexibility in accommodating rapid change * In-depth knowledge of media usage rights issues * Accuracy, excellent memory and eye for detail * Experience with Adobe suite of products desirable but not required * Prior experience with creative and graphics desirable but not required. Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include: * Working as part of a team to define and document metadata for promotional material files to support the import of files into the Content Management System (CMS). * Develop and maintain an understanding of internal metadata models, including key metadata fields and how each field is defined and used * Understand metadata guidelines and standards, fields and valid values lists and correctly tag promotional material files using this information * Develop and insert tagging and metadata for promotional material files * Open and view files (images, artwork, etc.) * Select and/or apply correct metadata values and tags * Document file-specific metadata * Documentation may also include preparation and attachment of thumbnail images to workbooks to facilitate review with business and marketing personnel * Support business and marketing review of metadata and performing post review edits and updates * Maintain version control for files and documents Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6125/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Project Manager (Archivist) at University of Maryland, College Park
The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora seeks an Archivist to plan, organize, and implement systems and procedures for creating a collection of items donated by Prof. David C. Driskell with the goal of preserving and improving access to this collection. The Driskell Archive contains about 50,000 items, including rare books, journals, newspapers, exhibition catalogues, personal papers, and others. This position is supported by a two- year grant-funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Council on Library and Information Resources [CLIR]. The project's goals include, a) documenting Professor Driskell's one-of-a-kind archive; b) increasing accessibility to the collection through the Center's on-line presence; c) updating procedures for managing the still growing archive; d) increasing the knowledge and skills of current staff and professionals to further strengthen African American museums; and e) providing educational work experience for graduate students who are interested in professional careers in museums of African American art and culture. This project is a continuation of a two-year grant awarded to the Center by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Archivist will oversee the methodology and integration of archival practices into an ever-growing corpus of materials used by scholars and students and will update the current (draft) procedures manual for archivists in museum environments. The Archivist should have a broad understanding of archival and digital technology as related to an academic research library setting as well as knowledge of emerging trends in digital technologies and archival practices. Candidates should have demonstrated organizational skills in planning, prioritizing, and achieving goals. Additionally, they must possess knowledge of archival and records management principles and practices and the data structure standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials. They should also have demonstrated the ability to work with databases, develop functional requirements and workflows for programmers building new content management applications. The Archivist will provide overall coordination for the project, supervise graduate students, and oversee the IT aspects ?including on-line presence- of the project to improve overall collection management and accessibility. The project includes creating a new digital collection with item descriptions and establishing authority control over the Driskell archive catalog records. The archivist processes archival materials to include accessioning, arranging, and describing; appraising and preserving, as needed; plan, organize, and implement systems and procedures for maintaining the digital collection with the goal of improving accessibility. The archivist will follow the recommendations of a hired consultant archivist and report to the Driskell Center's Acting and Interim Executive Directors. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience. This position is supported by a two-year grant funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Council on Library and Information Resources [CLIR], ending on December 2014. This is an Exempt, full-time, grant supported position, (Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week); for 12 months, renewed for the remaining months in 2014, until Dec. 31, 2014. This position requires a graduate degree (MLS or MIM) in library science, information science, archival administration, or a related field; at least two years of relevant professional experience, including database management and project management in a research or academic library, including at least one year of experience in special collections or archives at a paraprofessional or professional level; in-depth knowledge of library/archives systems, procedures, and standards. Demonstrated knowledge of archival appraisal, preservation, arrangement, description, and access theories and procedures. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; oral and written fluency in English. Supervisory experience; experience in project planning, management, and completion. Experience with Microsoft Access, PastPerfect, and open source software (specifically CollectiveAccess and Archivists' Toolkit). Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6127/
