Re: [CODE4LIB] Fwd: [Announce] Google Summer of Code 2012
Hi Peter All, DuraSpace plans to participate in GSoC again this year. DSpace has been involved with GSoC since 2007. After forming DuraSpace, Fedora DuraCloud have also begun mentoring GSoC projects (as of 2011). I know Evergreen also had a few GSoC projects last year. Beyond that, I'm not sure which other code4lib-related orgs have been involved with GSoC in years past. - Tim -- Tim Donohue Technical Lead for DSpace Project DuraSpace.org On 2/5/2012 6:37 PM, Peter Murray wrote: FYI. Is anyone making plans to participate in the Google Summer of Code this year? …stuck in the MSP airport on the way to #c4l12 Peter Begin forwarded message: From: Carol Smithcar...@google.commailto:car...@google.com Subject: [Announce] Google Summer of Code 2012 Date: February 4, 2012 12:53:57 PM CST To: Google Summer of Code Mentors Listgoogle-summer-of-code-mentors-l...@googlegroups.commailto:google-summer-of-code-mentors-l...@googlegroups.com Hi GSoC mentors and org admins, We've announced that we're doing Google Summer of Code 2012 [1]. Yay! If you would like to help spread the word about GSoC, we have presentations [2], logos [3], and flyers [4] for you all to use this year. Please host meetups, tell your friends and colleagues about the program, go to conferences, talk to people about the program, and just generally do all the awesome word-of-mouth stuff you do every year to promote the program. We rely on you for your help, so thank you in advance for all the work you do! Please consider translating the presentations and/or flyers into your native language and submitting them directly to me to post on the wiki. Localization for our material is integral to reaching the widest possible audience around the world. Please remember to take pictures at your meetup and write up a blog post for our blog [4]. We love highlighting the GSoC community on our blog! Please also considering translating the flyer or the presentation (or both) into your native language and submitting it to me. The more languages our resources are in, the better. If you need goodies for a meetup you're holding in your area, please contact me directly and let me know. I'd be happy to send along some promotional items. Please let me know when you decide on a date, time, and location for a meetup so I can put it on the calendar. The GSoC calendar has been updated with this year's dates, so please refer to that as well for important dates and deadlines. Please consider applying to participate as an organization again this year or maybe joining as a mentor for your favorite organization if they are selected this year. [1] - http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2012/02/google-summer-of-code-2012-is-on.html [2] - http://code.google.com/p/google-summer-of-code/wiki/ProgramPresentations [3] - http://code.google.com/p/google-summer-of-code/wiki/GsocLogos [4] - http://code.google.com/p/google-summer-of-code/wiki/GsocFlyers Cheers, Carol -- Peter Murray Assistant Director, Technology Services Development LYRASIS peter.mur...@lyrasis.orgmailto:peter.mur...@lyrasis.org +1 678-235-2955 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 800.999.8558 Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.orghttp://www.lyrasis.org/ LYRASIS: Great Libraries. Strong Communities. Innovative Answers.
[CODE4LIB] Emerging Technologies librarian opening, Temple University
The Temple University Libraries seek a creative, experienced, and user-centered individual to serve as Emerging Technologies Librarian. Temple's federated library system serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time faculty and a student body of 36,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu. Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Head of Reference and Instructional Services, the incumbent will . Identify, evaluate and implement current and emerging technologies and applications for delivery of library services, in collaboration with the Library Technology Services and Digital Library Initiatives Departments. The primary focus on reference and instruction (e.g., virtual reference, discovery, social networking, app development, mobile, instructional technology). . Track trends, investigate new developments and applications, and incorporate appropriate technologies into the library environment to improve the library's public services. . Collaborate with Senior Manager in Library Technology Services to generate staff development opportunities for building technology awareness and encourage the adoption of technologies that improve the library's physical and virtual presence. . Build widgets and apps designed to embed library resources and services into learning spaces. . Collect and report statistics and assess impact of technology-based services on library users. . Participate in the design and development of the library's website and instructional and promotional materials. . Participate fully in reference and instructional services. . Serve as the liaison to the School of Education and provide collection development for education. . May supervise student assistants. . Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required education: ALA accredited MLS Required skills and abilities: . Demonstrated experience developing widgets, apps, tutorials or other research/instructional tools . Demonstrated ability to provide reference and instructional services . Current awareness of issues and trends in information technology and public services . Familiarity with standard practices in web development and usability . Experience using course management systems, online collaborative productivity tools, and content management systems . Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills . Commitment to providing responsive and innovative services to a culturally and racially diverse campus PREFERRED: proficiency with one or more programming languages, and a content management system like Drupal; reference and instruction experience in an academic library; experience providing instructional technology support; experience participating in collaborative web application development, familiarity with XHTML, XML, PHP, and relational databases. Compensation Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Temple, and reference TU-15035. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume, by February 29, 2012. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity. Jonathan LeBreton Sr. Associate University Librarian Temple University Libraries Paley M138, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122 voice: 215-204-8231 fax: 215-204-5201 mobile: 215-284-5070 email: lebre...@temple.edu email: jonat...@temple.edu
[CODE4LIB] LITA Forum Proposal Submission Deadline February 17th
The 2012 LITA National Forum Committee seeks proposals for high quality pre-conferences, concurrent sessions and poster sessions for the 15th annual LITA National Forum to be held in Columbus, Ohio, October 4-7, 2012. The 2012 theme is: New World of Data: Discover. Connect. Remix. Due Date for proposals: February 17, 2012. The committee is especially interested in presentations highlighting projects that are experimental or involve risk-taking. Find additional information and submit a proposal at: http://connect.ala.org/node/164487.
[CODE4LIB] *The* big game
Anyone interested in getting together to watch the big game on weds? Simon
[CODE4LIB] Quick library visit at lunch?
Hey all, I have a crazy notion to visit the Seattle Public Library during today's lunch break. Looks like there's a taco place across the street from the library at 4th and Madison -- maybe if it's quick and not too busy we can squeeze in a quick lunch and have 30 minutes to look around the library before we have to reconvene for afternoon sessions. Who's in? If you're interested, just head over to the taco place right after morning sessions: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Renaissance+Hotel,+Madison+Street,+Seattle,+WAdaddr=1501+4th+Avenue,+Seattle,+WA+98101+(Blue+Water+Taco+Grill)hl=enll=47.606528,-122.331932spn=0.002033,0.005284sll=47.60653,-122.33193sspn=0.001016,0.002642geocode=FW9s1gIdk2G1-CFAjl0h3U1-5Q%3BFcRp1gIdJVi1-CFwtA-9uMaYsinboeU8sWqQVDGISIGfn4_rLQoq=renaigl=usdirflg=wmra=ltmt=mz=18 Look for the guy who looks like an akorphan. I've got curly black hair and a goatee. I'll plan to leave for the library 'roundabout 12:45. -dre.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Seattle-chess
How about Go? Anyone interested? At my best, years ago, I was 7k on kgs. Devon On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 8:59 PM, John Wynstra john.wyns...@uni.edu wrote: Yes. When/where? On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 5:20 PM, Michael Lindsey mlind...@law.berkeley.eduwrote: chess anyone? Mike/Berkeley -- John Wynstra Library Information Systems Specialist Rod Library University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 wyns...@uni.edu (319)273-6399 -- Sent from my GMail account.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Quick library visit at lunch?
I'm in. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries on behalf of Andreas Orphanides Sent: Mon 2/6/2012 1:29 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Quick library visit at lunch? Hey all, I have a crazy notion to visit the Seattle Public Library during today's lunch break. Looks like there's a taco place across the street from the library at 4th and Madison -- maybe if it's quick and not too busy we can squeeze in a quick lunch and have 30 minutes to look around the library before we have to reconvene for afternoon sessions. Who's in? If you're interested, just head over to the taco place right after morning sessions: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Renaissance+Hotel,+Madison+Street,+Seattle,+WAdaddr=1501+4th+Avenue,+Seattle,+WA+98101+(Blue+Water+Taco+Grill)hl=enll=47.606528,-122.331932spn=0.002033,0.005284sll=47.60653,-122.33193sspn=0.001016,0.002642geocode=FW9s1gIdk2G1-CFAjl0h3U1-5Q%3BFcRp1gIdJVi1-CFwtA-9uMaYsinboeU8sWqQVDGISIGfn4_rLQoq=renaigl=usdirflg=wmra=ltmt=mz=18 Look for the guy who looks like an akorphan. I've got curly black hair and a goatee. I'll plan to leave for the library 'roundabout 12:45. -dre.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Quick library visit at lunch?
I went to the taco place for breakfast this morning. Good food, reasonably priced, small seating area inside. There were tables outside on the plaza as I recall. Peter On Feb 6, 2012, at 10:29 AM, Andreas Orphanides wrote: Hey all, I have a crazy notion to visit the Seattle Public Library during today's lunch break. Looks like there's a taco place across the street from the library at 4th and Madison -- maybe if it's quick and not too busy we can squeeze in a quick lunch and have 30 minutes to look around the library before we have to reconvene for afternoon sessions. Who's in? If you're interested, just head over to the taco place right after morning sessions: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Renaissance+Hotel,+Madison+Street,+Seattle,+WAdaddr=1501+4th+Avenue,+Seattle,+WA+98101+(Blue+Water+Taco+Grill)hl=enll=47.606528,-122.331932spn=0.002033,0.005284sll=47.60653,-122.33193sspn=0.001016,0.002642geocode=FW9s1gIdk2G1-CFAjl0h3U1-5Q%3BFcRp1gIdJVi1-CFwtA-9uMaYsinboeU8sWqQVDGISIGfn4_rLQoq=renaigl=usdirflg=wmra=ltmt=mz=18 Look for the guy who looks like an akorphan. I've got curly black hair and a goatee. I'll plan to leave for the library 'roundabout 12:45. -dre. -- Peter Murray Assistant Director, Technology Services Development LYRASIS peter.mur...@lyrasis.org +1 678-235-2955 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 800.999.8558 Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org LYRASIS: Great Libraries. Strong Communities. Innovative Answers.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Director of Web Services at USC Libraries at University of Southern California
USC Libraries' Information Technology unit is seeking an experienced, service- oriented Director of Web Services. The Director of Web Services is an integral part of the Libraries IT team. The individual will lead planning, management, development, and implementation of USC Libraries' web presence, ensuring that services provided meet users' research needs and expectations, enhance the user experience, and support the USC Libraries' strategic plan. University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City. As an employee, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the Trojan Family, comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is. USC Libraries house, in the Doheny Memorial Library and 14 specialized libraries, collections of over 4MM volumes, more than 5.8MM microforms, 3.1MM images, and nearly 48,500 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. USC Libraries provides access to over 98,700 serials in print and electronic formats and nearly 330,000 e-books. USC's Digital Library ranks among the top 10% of academic repositories with 350,000 digital objects, 16 TB of data, and an annual growth rate of 6%. The Web Director will be responsible for providing end-users with access to our vast collection. Specific duties include but are not limited to: * Supervise all assigned subordinate staff, usually through other supervisors. Recruit, screen, hire and train staff. Assess need for technical/professional growth and recommend development opportunities. Evaluate employee performance, provide guidance and feedback. Counsel/discipline as needed. * Set departmental goals/objectives and communicate to staff. Assess or define priorities to achieve performance objectives. * Manage Web development project teams within budget and project schedule. * Provide leadership, direction, and technical expertise to design, develop, maintain, and evaluate libraries' web/mobile presence for services, content, interfaces. * Define and refine processes and procedures for Web site maintenance. * Serve as the library representative on university Web Council and task forces. * Advise management regarding information systems requirements. Facilitate planning and direct the design, installation, modification and operations of department information systems. * Evaluate vendor proposals for purchases of hardware, software and technical services to assure adherence to specifications. Analyze project(s) feasibility. * Prepare long and short range plans for web applications selection, systems development, systems maintenance, production activities and support resources, coordinating area efforts with university-wide efforts. * Develop project specifications. Plan and coordinate project schedules activities. Direct coding, testing, installation, debugging and documentation of systems developments and/or enhancements. * Plan/implement necessary controls and procedures to protect systems and data from modification, disclosure or destruction. * Ensure web-related information systems products meet standards and user requirements. * Test web-related software and hardware and monitors and resolves problems. * Oversee development and maintenance of web systems, programming and operations documentation. * Development of training materials and programs for department staff/users. * Stay informed of new developments in field and technology changes. Make recommendations to management regarding web/web technology changes. * Develop/implement security related procedures. Coordinate security activities with University Public Safety Department. Promote and maintain standards for security. Ensure dissemination of security related information to staff. **Minimum Qualifications** Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience:5 years Minimum Field of Expertise:Directly relevant experience administering comparable information systems to be able to provide technical direction to systems development and support staff. Supervisory and budget experience. **Preferred Qualifications** Preferred Education:Master's degree Preferred Experience:7 years Preferred Field of Expertise:Management experience in a comparably configured systems environment. For more information and to apply, go to [http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Centr al?quickFind=62976](http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62976) Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/776/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Summer of Code 2012
Thanks for the memory refresher, Tim. I'm not sure there is any value in coordinating library open source efforts from a GSoC point-of-view, but it may be worthwhile for people to announce their intentions to make sure we're not operating at cross-purposes. LYRASIS is not planning on doing anything this year, but as we gear up FOSS4LIB.org work I'm hoping we'd be able to petition to be a mentoring organization next year. Peter On Feb 6, 2012, at 7:43 AM, Tim Donohue wrote: Hi Peter All, DuraSpace plans to participate in GSoC again this year. DSpace has been involved with GSoC since 2007. After forming DuraSpace, Fedora DuraCloud have also begun mentoring GSoC projects (as of 2011). I know Evergreen also had a few GSoC projects last year. Beyond that, I'm not sure which other code4lib-related orgs have been involved with GSoC in years past. -- Peter Murray Assistant Director, Technology Services Development LYRASIS peter.mur...@lyrasis.org +1 678-235-2955 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 800.999.8558 Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org LYRASIS: Great Libraries. Strong Communities. Innovative Answers.
[CODE4LIB] Google Analytics w/ Sub-sub-domains
I have been tasked with updating the Analytics for the Yale University Library, and I am having quite a bit of trouble. Specifically, I was hoping to only track domain names that included library.yale.edu, like www.library.yale.edu, resources.library.yale.edu, but the instructions don't seem to cover sub-sub-domains like this. Also, I was hoping to set up a profile/filter that would show me the sub-domains in the reports. Again, I followed the directions but I am not getting any results. Well, that's not entirely true the reports are showing about 30 visitors a day (and no page hits, how is that possible?). The main profile is showing 5,000 – 10,000 visitors day. Does anyone have experience with this that could help me out? Maybe there is even someone from Google at the conference? -- Clayton Andrew Predmore Manager, Web Operations Yale University Library andrew.predm...@yale.edumailto:andrew.predm...@yale.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Analytics w/ Sub-sub-domains
This can be really tricky to get right when you have a more complicated site with lots of domains. Since you are all on .yale.edu it should be easier than crossing .cdlib.org to .universityofcalifornia.edu. If I understand correctly, you should be able to _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.yale.edu']); on every page and it should work. http://code.google.com/apis/analytics/docs/tracking/gaTrackingSite.html#domainSubDomains This debugging plugin for chrome is pretty useful https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jnkmfdileelhofjcijamephohjechhna It will help you confirm what is getting sent to google. -- Brian On Feb 6, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Predmore, Andrew wrote: I have been tasked with updating the Analytics for the Yale University Library, and I am having quite a bit of trouble. Specifically, I was hoping to only track domain names that included library.yale.edu, like www.library.yale.edu, resources.library.yale.edu, but the instructions don't seem to cover sub-sub-domains like this. Also, I was hoping to set up a profile/filter that would show me the sub-domains in the reports. Again, I followed the directions but I am not getting any results. Well, that's not entirely true the reports are showing about 30 visitors a day (and no page hits, how is that possible?). The main profile is showing 5,000 – 10,000 visitors day. Does anyone have experience with this that could help me out? Maybe there is even someone from Google at the conference? -- Clayton Andrew Predmore Manager, Web Operations Yale University Library andrew.predm...@yale.edumailto:andrew.predm...@yale.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Summer of Code 2012
Peter All, The only immediate coordination I can think of is making sure we are all aware which Library / code4lib-related organizations are applying for GSoC 2012. If GSoC 2012 Mentoring Organization applications are anything like last years, those organizations who were accepted in past years may be able to put in a good word for new applicants. Last year, DuraSpace was able to vouch for Evergreen to help them get in (I'm sure they would have made it in anyway, but a good word never hurts). Google is constantly looking for new organizations to take part in GSoC. I'd highly recommend other open source projects/organizations consider applying. It's a great experience, and a great opportunity for your developers/committers to mentor/teach students (to the benefit of your open source project and everyone else involved). Plus, at the end of it you get to send two people to Google Headquarters for their Mentor Summit meeting. Obviously, I cannot make any promises here around vouching for others (though we'd likely try do our best, within the limits of the application process). But, if anyone is wanting to know more about the whole Google Summer of Code program, feel free to get in touch. I'd be glad to give tips based on our past GSoC experience. Unfortunately, I'm not able to make #c4l12, otherwise I'd say let's meet up over a beer if you are interested in learning more about GSoC. - Tim -- Tim Donohue Technical Lead for DSpace Project DuraSpace.org On 2/6/2012 1:36 PM, Peter Murray wrote: Thanks for the memory refresher, Tim. I'm not sure there is any value in coordinating library open source efforts from a GSoC point-of-view, but it may be worthwhile for people to announce their intentions to make sure we're not operating at cross-purposes. LYRASIS is not planning on doing anything this year, but as we gear up FOSS4LIB.org work I'm hoping we'd be able to petition to be a mentoring organization next year. Peter On Feb 6, 2012, at 7:43 AM, Tim Donohue wrote: Hi Peter All, DuraSpace plans to participate in GSoC again this year. DSpace has been involved with GSoC since 2007. After forming DuraSpace, Fedora DuraCloud have also begun mentoring GSoC projects (as of 2011). I know Evergreen also had a few GSoC projects last year. Beyond that, I'm not sure which other code4lib-related orgs have been involved with GSoC in years past.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Analytics w/ Sub-sub-domains
Thank you for your help. But, there appears to be another problem. The main landing page is on www.library.yale.edu, but almost every link of that page goes to resources.library.yale.edu. Right now, I am seeing a 98% drop-off from the home page. It looks like Google is not tracking the visit across the sub-domains. Is there a way to fix this? -- Clayton Andrew Predmore Manager, Web Operations Yale University Library andrew.predm...@yale.edu On 2/6/12 3:10 PM, BRIAN TINGLE brian.tingle.cdlib@gmail.com wrote: This can be really tricky to get right when you have a more complicated site with lots of domains. Since you are all on .yale.edu it should be easier than crossing .cdlib.org to .universityofcalifornia.edu. If I understand correctly, you should be able to _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.yale.edu']); on every page and it should work. http://code.google.com/apis/analytics/docs/tracking/gaTrackingSite.html#do mainSubDomains This debugging plugin for chrome is pretty useful https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jnkmfdileelhofjcijamephohjechhna It will help you confirm what is getting sent to google. -- Brian On Feb 6, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Predmore, Andrew wrote: I have been tasked with updating the Analytics for the Yale University Library, and I am having quite a bit of trouble. Specifically, I was hoping to only track domain names that included library.yale.edu, like www.library.yale.edu, resources.library.yale.edu, but the instructions don't seem to cover sub-sub-domains like this. Also, I was hoping to set up a profile/filter that would show me the sub-domains in the reports. Again, I followed the directions but I am not getting any results. Well, that's not entirely true the reports are showing about 30 visitors a day (and no page hits, how is that possible?). The main profile is showing 5,000 10,000 visitors day. Does anyone have experience with this that could help me out? Maybe there is even someone from Google at the conference? -- Clayton Andrew Predmore Manager, Web Operations Yale University Library andrew.predm...@yale.edumailto:andrew.predm...@yale.edu
[CODE4LIB] Equinox job posting - Library Data Specialist
Equinox Software, a growing and dynamic software development and support company based in Duluth, Georgia, is seeking a talented and dedicated Library Data Specialist. This position is responsible for extracting, translating, munging, and loading library data as well as helping our customers configure their Koha and Evergreen systems. We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate: * Familiarity with library operations and practices, particularly technical services and library systems administration * Experience with library data formats, including ISO 2709 * Experience operating or managing an integrated library system is strongly preferred * Experience with Evergreen and/or Koha is preferred * High comfort level with Linux, a shell prompt, scripting, SQL, and programming * The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing * Strong customer service focus * Ability to work well in a team environment with minimum direction Summary of essential job functions: * Performing analysis of legacy data and helping to advise customers on the best way to migrate and manipulate their data to a new ILS. * Performing data extracts, data translation, and data cleanup as part of larger projects to implement a new ILS and assist with policy configuration. * Performing special data change and data cleanup projects. * Providing excellent technical support to Equinox customers The ideal candidate is prepared not only to help our customers migrate to a new ILS, but to also help create and maintain the tools to make this process as efficient and painless for our customers as possible. A MLS or equivalent is helpful, but not required. Equinox offers a strong benefits package including family health, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid for by the company. We also offer a 401k plan with matching contributions. Salary starts at $40,000 a year but is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Please send your resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements to care...@esilibrary.com About Equinox Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled professionals who provide comprehensive support and services for open source solutions for public, special, and academic libraries worldwide. Equinox offers consultation, software development, comprehensive support and training, migration and data services. -- Galen Charlton Director of Support and Implementation Equinox Software, Inc. / The Open Source Experts email: g...@esilibrary.com direct: +1 770-709-5581 cell: +1 404-984-4366 skype: gmcharlt web:http://www.esilibrary.com/ Supporting Koha and Evergreen: http://koha-community.org http://evergreen-ils.org
Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Analytics w/ Sub-sub-domains
Hi Clayton,
Here is a sample GA code:
try {
var pageTracker =
_gat._getTracker(UA-FOR_WWW.LIBRARY.YALE.EDU);
pageTracker._setDomainName(none);
pageTracker._setAllowLinker(true);
pageTracker._trackPageview();
var pageTracker2 =
_gat._getTracker(UA-FOR_RESOURCES.LIBRARY.LIBRARY.YALE.EDU);
pageTracker2._setDomainName(library.yale.edu);
pageTracker2._trackPageview();
} catch(err) {}
-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
Predmore, Andrew
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 12:55 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Analytics w/ Sub-sub-domains
Thank you for your help. But, there appears to be another problem. The main
landing page is on www.library.yale.edu, but almost every link of that page
goes to resources.library.yale.edu. Right now, I am seeing a 98% drop-off from
the home page. It looks like Google is not tracking the visit across the
sub-domains.
Is there a way to fix this?
--
Clayton Andrew Predmore
Manager, Web Operations
Yale University Library
andrew.predm...@yale.edu
On 2/6/12 3:10 PM, BRIAN TINGLE brian.tingle.cdlib@gmail.com wrote:
This can be really tricky to get right when you have a more complicated
site with lots of domains. Since you are all on .yale.edu it should be
easier than crossing .cdlib.org to .universityofcalifornia.edu. If I
understand correctly, you should be able to
_gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.yale.edu']); on every page and it should
work.
http://code.google.com/apis/analytics/docs/tracking/gaTrackingSite.html#do
mainSubDomains
This debugging plugin for chrome is pretty useful
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jnkmfdileelhofjcijamephohjechhna
It will help you confirm what is getting sent to google.
-- Brian
On Feb 6, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Predmore, Andrew wrote:
I have been tasked with updating the Analytics for the Yale University
Library, and I am having quite a bit of trouble.
Specifically, I was hoping to only track domain names that included
library.yale.edu, like www.library.yale.edu,
resources.library.yale.edu, but the instructions don't seem to cover
sub-sub-domains like this.
Also, I was hoping to set up a profile/filter that would show me the
sub-domains in the reports. Again, I followed the directions but I am
not getting any results. Well, that's not entirely true the reports are
showing about 30 visitors a day (and no page hits, how is that
possible?). The main profile is showing 5,000 10,000 visitors day.
Does anyone have experience with this that could help me out? Maybe
there is even someone from Google at the conference?
--
Clayton Andrew Predmore
Manager, Web Operations
Yale University Library
andrew.predm...@yale.edumailto:andrew.predm...@yale.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Analytics w/ Sub-sub-domains
Henry, that is what you need to do if you want to track the same page to two different google analytics properties and you are using the legacy synchronous code. It sounds like yale wants to collect all this use under one UA- google analytics property (it is just that the property spans multiple subdomains). I think the link I sent to http://code.google.com/apis/analytics/docs/tracking/gaTrackingSite.htmlhttp://%22 addresses the yale case; and I the way I read it adding this: _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.yale.edu']); Or _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', 'library.yale.edu']); on _every_ page should work. Right now, I only see _setDomainName on the home page. If this is not the _same_ on all the pages, the cookies won't be shared as users move between the sites. For example; view-source:http://www.library.yale.edu/researcheducation/ This page is missing _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.yale.edu']); It will only work prospectively (it won't change the past) but when all pages are sharing the same _setDomainName then they should all share the same cookies and the links between pages should be counted correctly. But google analytics can get tricky, just when I think I understand something it changes. I find I have to double check things a lot with the debug toolbar to make sure the right stuff is getting sent to google (esp. when setting up custom events or setting up multiple trackers on the same page). You should be able to use it to verify that the same session and cookies are being used as you go from page to page. In the chrome debug nowadays you can right click on the console log and select Preserve Log upon navigation which makes this a lot easier.
Re: [CODE4LIB] *The* big game
I would be. -Charlie On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:28 AM, Simon Spero sesunc...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone interested in getting together to watch the big game on weds? Simon
Re: [CODE4LIB] Google Analytics w/ Sub-sub-domains
Andrew, I looked at the www.library.yale.edu and a bit confused with the links there. The links go to resources.library.yale.edu, but users will eventually get the www.library.yale.edu/researchtools or other sub-directories. So, my question is why there even exists resources.library.yale.edu if the users would end up in a subdirectory of www.library.yale.edu? The only thing that I can think of is to track the click-through by looking at the logs. If that's the case, why the need to have GA code to track resources.library.yale.edu? Sorry, not really helping out, but perhaps understanding the reason behind that resources.library.yale.edu might help figure out how to proceed. Either way, looks like the Brian Tingle's suggestion should work. Also, since most of the link from www.library.yale.edu go to a different subdomain, I believe the 98% drop off is expected. ranti. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Predmore, Andrew andrew.predm...@yale.edu wrote: I have been tasked with updating the Analytics for the Yale University Library, and I am having quite a bit of trouble. Specifically, I was hoping to only track domain names that included library.yale.edu, like www.library.yale.edu, resources.library.yale.edu, but the instructions don't seem to cover sub-sub-domains like this. Also, I was hoping to set up a profile/filter that would show me the sub-domains in the reports. Again, I followed the directions but I am not getting any results. Well, that's not entirely true the reports are showing about 30 visitors a day (and no page hits, how is that possible?). The main profile is showing 5,000 – 10,000 visitors day. Does anyone have experience with this that could help me out? Maybe there is even someone from Google at the conference? -- Clayton Andrew Predmore Manager, Web Operations Yale University Library andrew.predm...@yale.edumailto:andrew.predm...@yale.edu -- Bulk mail. Postage paid.
