Re: [CODE4LIB] LOC Authority Data
I appreciate your attention to this stuff Roy, but I'm afraid that doesn't really work either. I think MOST libraries that use OCLC Worldcat for the bulk of their cataloging do NOT in fact contribute all cataloging or holdings back to worldcat. Many libraries have particular items that for reasons of institutional policy (which I admit I find byzantine) keep some holdings out of Worldcat. And/or do not contribute some 'original cataloging' to Worldcat, even if they contribute most---perhaps because some of their 'original cataloging' is not up to AACR2 and/or Worldcat standards, so they can't/don't want to/are embaressed to share it. I'm afraid those new terms may have just excluded my library! I'm not really sure what OCLC is actually trying to accomplish with these terms, what's the goal? But I don't think you're doing it yet. I hope my library isn't now excluded from Worldcat API use---or that I'd need to get our cataloging unit to make fundamental changes in what they do, that they are resistant to, in order to use it. Jonathan --- Jonathan Rochkind Digital Services Software Engineer The Sheridan Libraries Johns Hopkins University 410.516.8886 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Roy Tennant [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/3/2008 10:33 PM On 10/2/08 10/2/08 € 2:39 PM, Jenn Riley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the link, Roy. I hadn't taken the time to look this far into the Grid Services terms of use. One thing stuck out to me, though. What does Library members that do ***all*** their cataloging with an OCLC subscription mean? The all part is what doesn't make sense to me on first read. Jenn, Thanks for asking. We agreed that the wording is perhaps not the best, so we changed it to Library members that contribute all current cataloging and holdings to WorldCat which we think gets more at what we mean. That is, the important thing is that you contribute information about what you have to the common pool. Thanks for spurring us to make this change and we hope that clarifies our intent. Thanks, Roy
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
I live in Boston. Never been to Portland, but would love to visit. Lived in Northampton for 7 years, and am always looking for an excuse to visit the valley. So yeah, like, whatever. :) -- Michael B. Klein Digital Initiatives Technology Librarian Boston Public Library (617) 859-2391 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Jay Luker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Code for Libraries CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:00:46 -0400 To: Code for Libraries CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Tim Spalding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In general, do members think it's bestmost popular but also most productive to meet at a *hub* or somewhere off the beaten path? If the former, it's Boston all the way, right? If the latter, Portland, Maine is a really nice place to meet, and I can put a bunch of you up at the LibraryThing house. :) Boston works well for me. Portland too. The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and 90), b) has a lot of campuses that might be able to lend us a space or two, c) those spaces might already have projectors and such, d) it has a large number of bars and cafes. Of course you can say most of those things about Boston as well. Being located in Boston myself, it's all pretty easy for me. As per code4lib custom, we should probably end up putting it to a vote once folks have had a chance to chime in with offers/suggestions. Location ideas that come attached to actual, arranged hosting offers will be most welcome. --jay
[CODE4LIB] Voting for 2009 conference keynoters closes TOMORROW
Folks, I am writing to remind you that voting for the 2009 conference keynoters closes tomorrow at 5pm Eastern Hegemonical time! http://dilettantes.code4lib.org/voting_booth/election/index/4 Haven't voted yet? Don't like the way the votes are going and want to change your rankings? Go for it. Here are the results so far: Adrian Holovaty [79]; Stefano Mazzocchi [65]; Sebastian Hammer [62]; Ian Davis [56]; Tim Spalding [56]; John Maeda [56]; Carl Malamud [55]; Abigail Sellen [53]; Aaron Swartz [51]; Jon Orwant [51]; David Huynh [50]; Rebecca Hargrave Malamud [46]; Joseph Lucia [45]; Andy Powell [42]; Sue Dumais [41]; Patrick Ball [35] -Mike
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
It's too bad we don't have big budgets, or we could have the New England meeting in, say, Maui. T On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 10:17 AM, Klein, Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I live in Boston. Never been to Portland, but would love to visit. Lived in Northampton for 7 years, and am always looking for an excuse to visit the valley. So yeah, like, whatever. :) -- Michael B. Klein Digital Initiatives Technology Librarian Boston Public Library (617) 859-2391 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Jay Luker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Code for Libraries CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:00:46 -0400 To: Code for Libraries CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Tim Spalding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In general, do members think it's best‹most popular but also most productive‹ to meet at a *hub* or somewhere off the beaten path? If the former, it's Boston all the way, right? If the latter, Portland, Maine is a really nice place to meet, and I can put a bunch of you up at the LibraryThing house. :) Boston works well for me. Portland too. The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and 90), b) has a lot of campuses that might be able to lend us a space or two, c) those spaces might already have projectors and such, d) it has a large number of bars and cafes. Of course you can say most of those things about Boston as well. Being located in Boston myself, it's all pretty easy for me. As per code4lib custom, we should probably end up putting it to a vote once folks have had a chance to chime in with offers/suggestions. Location ideas that come attached to actual, arranged hosting offers will be most welcome. --jay -- Check out my library at http://www.librarything.com/profile/timspalding
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Tim Spalding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's too bad we don't have big budgets, or we could have the New England meeting in, say, Maui. +1 In other news, a total of three people have indicated their availability so far on the When Is Good page. Is everyone being lazy or are we witnessing a Web2.0 UI FAIL? All together now, http://whenisgood.net/necode4lib/2008 --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
The location effects when I am available. For instance, due to costs, if it is in Boston, I am probably never available. If it is in Western Mass, I can make it any day of the week [1], while if it is further east, I am probably only available on a Monday or Friday because I can't justify the added time off for travel. Edward Jay Luker wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Tim Spalding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's too bad we don't have big budgets, or we could have the New England meeting in, say, Maui. +1 In other news, a total of three people have indicated their availability so far on the When Is Good page. Is everyone being lazy or are we witnessing a Web2.0 UI FAIL? All together now, http://whenisgood.net/necode4lib/2008 --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] LOC Authority Data
- Jonathan Rochkind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I appreciate your attention to this stuff Roy, but I'm afraid that doesn't really work either. I think MOST libraries that use OCLC Worldcat for the bulk of their cataloging do NOT in fact contribute all cataloging or holdings back to worldcat. Many libraries have particular items that for reasons of institutional policy (which I admit I find byzantine) keep some holdings out of Worldcat. For example, in our case, we exclude batches of records accompanying certain ebook collections, as per the vendors' license terms. A misguided practice, but one that exists nonetheless. Mark Mark Jordan Head of Library Systems W.A.C. Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada Voice: 778.782.5753 / Fax: 778.782.3023 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] Open Source Discovery Portal Camp - November 6 - Philadelphia
On Oct 2, 2008, at 10:40 AM, Andrew Nagy wrote: Implementing or hacking an Open Source discovery system such as VuFind or Blacklight? Interested in learning more about Lucene/Solr applications?... http://opensourcediscovery.pbwiki.com Andrew, where do you suggest people stay over night when they come to the Portal Camp? What hotel? -- Eric Lease Morgan University of Notre Dame
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Edward M. Corrado [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The location effects when I am available. For instance, due to costs, if it is in Boston, I am probably never available. If it is in Western Mass, I can make it any day of the week [1], while if it is further east, I am probably only available on a Monday or Friday because I can't justify the added time off for travel. Hi Ed, OK, point taken. I was working under the assumption that the date and day-of-week might constrain or influence where we can meet--which of course it could--but maybe it would be easier to pick the spot 1st and _then_ confirm that we can actually book the place. Going by what's been added to the wiki page, the locations that seem to have the highest degree of confirm-ability are: * Northampton, MA - location provided by Forbes library * Portland, ME - location provided or arranged by LibraryThing or jonvw @ UofSM * Concord, NH - location arranged by Mr. Bisson Let's not get to the +1/-1's just yet though. Boston belongs in that list too, but no one's stepped forward yet and committed to arranging or providing a space (/me nudges mbklien). --jay
[CODE4LIB] Position Avail, Temple U.
Head of Digital Library Initiatives The Temple University Libraries have re-opened their search for the newly-created position of Head of Digital Library Initiatives, which offers the opportunity to lead a new service department in a library in the midst of dynamic growth, located in Philadelphia on the main campus of a vibrant, urban research university with over 1,700 full-time faculty and a student body of 36,000 that was recently ranked most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, National Geographic Traveler’s “Next Great City,” visit http://www.temple.edu/about/. The successful candidate will bring to the position a combination of digital projects experience and an understanding and vision for building great digital collections. Reporting to the Senior Associate University Librarian, the Head of Digital Library Initiatives will build a digital library program at Temple, providing vision and leadership in the creation and delivery of digital content. S/he will work closely and collaboratively with senior administrators, special collections, technical services, computing staff, and others to ensure fast-paced development of digital library initiatives which respond to the needs of Temple’s community and align with collections and preservation priorities. These include digitization of special collections and other library materials in text, image, and video formats, the development of digital repository systems to preserve and make accessible the intellectual output of Temple University, and the implementation of discovery tools re! lated to these initiatives. In particular, the individual will • hire at least one additional information technologist; • with the additional position in place, supervise 4 full-time staff, as well as student assistants; • plan, prioritize, and coordinate or manage digitization production; • investigate and establish appropriate standards (technical, metadata, etc.) and quality control procedures; • coordinate the library’s web services; • maintain awareness and develop in-depth knowledge of new technology, relevant national standards and best practices, assessing and integrating these into library practices for best results as appropriate. Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package, including relocation expenses. Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science/Systems Management, Public History, or other allied discipline. Progressively responsible experience with the concepts and software/hardware applications used in organizing and presenting digital information. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective programs, complex projects, and services. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle complex analytical and detailed work. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex and rapidly changing environment. Preferred: The ideal candidate will present a strong combination of demonstrated experience and knowledge in many of the following areas: Metadata and associated functional standards, including XML/XSLT. Developing interfaces for Web resources including knowledge of database management principles and software. Knowledge of software systems such as CONTENTdm (which Temple has licensed), DSpace, Fedora. Knowledge of current digital library technologies, standards, and best practices. Obtaining grant funding and managing grant-funded projects. Application: To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on [EMAIL PROTECTED], and reference TU-11898. Complete the Online Application Form, and attach you cover letter and resume in a single electronic file. Temple University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity. _ Jonathan LeBreton Senior Associate University Librarian Temple University Libraries (017-00) Paley Library room M-138 1210 West Berks St. Philadelphia PA 19122-6088 | voice: 215-204-3184 | fax: 215-204-5201 | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
Jay Luker wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Edward M. Corrado [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The location effects when I am available. For instance, due to costs, if it is in Boston, I am probably never available. If it is in Western Mass, I can make it any day of the week [1], while if it is further east, I am probably only available on a Monday or Friday because I can't justify the added time off for travel. Hi Ed, OK, point taken. I was working under the assumption that the date and day-of-week might constrain or influence where we can meet--which of course it could--but maybe it would be easier to pick the spot 1st and _then_ confirm that we can actually book the place. Well, I guess it is kind of a chicken and the egg. Each effects each other. Either way, don't let my hem-hauling about getting to New England slow you down... after all, I'm not in or from New England. Edward Going by what's been added to the wiki page, the locations that seem to have the highest degree of confirm-ability are: * Northampton, MA - location provided by Forbes library * Portland, ME - location provided or arranged by LibraryThing or jonvw @ UofSM * Concord, NH - location arranged by Mr. Bisson Let's not get to the +1/-1's just yet though. Boston belongs in that list too, but no one's stepped forward yet and committed to arranging or providing a space (/me nudges mbklien). --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] Open Source Discovery Portal Camp - November 6 - Philadelphia
Doing a quick Google search, what do folks think about the Sheraton? (I haven't checked for availability) http://www.philadelphiasheraton.com/ Or can someone more knowledgeable give us a steer? - Naomi On Oct 6, 2008, at 11:08 AM, Eric Lease Morgan wrote: On Oct 2, 2008, at 10:40 AM, Andrew Nagy wrote: Implementing or hacking an Open Source discovery system such as VuFind or Blacklight? Interested in learning more about Lucene/Solr applications?... http://opensourcediscovery.pbwiki.com Andrew, where do you suggest people stay over night when they come to the Portal Camp? What hotel? -- Eric Lease Morgan University of Notre Dame Naomi Dushay [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] OAI-PMH Harvester in PHP?
There's some good skeleton code (not sure how far it will get you) in Omeka's SVN: https://omeka.org/svn/plugins/OaiPmhImport/trunk/ Sean Hannan Web Developer Sheridan Libraries Johns Hopkins University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Walker, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/06/08 4:52 PM Hi all, Anyone know of any OAI- PMH harvesting software written in PHP? I've seen the code that can serve as a provider, but I'm looking for a harvester. Thanks! -- Dave == David Walker Library Web Services Manager California State University http://xerxes.calstate.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] OAI-PMH Harvester in PHP?
Hi Dave. Yes, use the Harvester from the Public Knowledge Project (PKP). It can be installed on any web host and works fine. I have it working on http://researchscope.org/ David Kane 2008/10/6 Walker, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Anyone know of any OAI-PMH harvesting software written in PHP? I've seen the code that can serve as a provider, but I'm looking for a harvester. Thanks! --Dave == David Walker Library Web Services Manager California State University http://xerxes.calstate.edu -- David Kane Systems Librarian Waterford Institute of Technology http://library.wit.ie/ T: ++353.51302838 M: ++353.876693212
Re: [CODE4LIB] OAI-PMH Harvester in PHP?
David, if you need a harvester with a web GUI for administration and searching, check out the PKP Metadata Harvester at http://pkp.sfu.ca/harvester, which runs on PHP and mysql. We've got a development version in cvs that uses Lucene for indexing, if you want more info let me know. Small world, I was looking at some of your WorldCat presentations just now Mark Mark Jordan Head of Library Systems W.A.C. Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada Voice: 778.782.5753 / Fax: 778.782.3023 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - David Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Anyone know of any OAI-PMH harvesting software written in PHP? I've seen the code that can serve as a provider, but I'm looking for a harvester. Thanks! --Dave == David Walker Library Web Services Manager California State University http://xerxes.calstate.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] OAI-PMH Harvester in PHP?
Thanks everyone! --Dave == David Walker Library Web Services Manager California State University http://xerxes.calstate.edu From: Code for Libraries [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Jordan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 2:02 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] OAI-PMH Harvester in PHP? David, if you need a harvester with a web GUI for administration and searching, check out the PKP Metadata Harvester at http://pkp.sfu.ca/harvester, which runs on PHP and mysql. We've got a development version in cvs that uses Lucene for indexing, if you want more info let me know. Small world, I was looking at some of your WorldCat presentations just now Mark Mark Jordan Head of Library Systems W.A.C. Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada Voice: 778.782.5753 / Fax: 778.782.3023 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - David Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Anyone know of any OAI-PMH harvesting software written in PHP? I've seen the code that can serve as a provider, but I'm looking for a harvester. Thanks! --Dave == David Walker Library Web Services Manager California State University http://xerxes.calstate.edu
