[CODE4LIB] DataNet Meeting on Global Collaboration on Data Issues, Washington DC, 1. October 2012
Maybe of interest... -Jodi (via the DARIAH EU project) Meeting on Global Collaboration on Data Issues, Washington DC, 1. October 2012 (in the realm of the DataNet 2012 Meeting) European Preparation Meeting Munich/Garching, 24. September 2012 (in the realm of the iCORDI Kickoff) Dear colleagues, A worldwide interaction has been started to harmonize data access and interoperability solutions in which various data practitioners from the US, EU, Australia and other areas are already involved and which also includes stakeholders such as NSF, the EC and other research agencies. Two acronyms have been used for this broad bottom-up organized process: DAITF (Data Access and Interoperability Task Force) and DWF (Data Web Forum) both referring to the same intentions - yet it is not clear which name finally will be used and how the governance structure will look like. A first meeting with global participation took place in Copenhagen in March (see www.daitf.org) with about 40 experts from many areas of the world. The meetings indicated above are follow-ups of the Copenhagen meeting. We are moving towards the next global meetings: 1) The first follow-up meeting will take place in Washington DC at 1. October 2) We will need to start planning the next follow up meeting which will take place in Europe (probably in March 2013, location needs to be determined). Since we cannot expect that many European experts will have the funds to go to the Washington meeting we will organize a European preparation meeting in Munich/Garching at 24. September. It should be added that there will be a BOF session about the establishment of a world-wide PID infrastructure based on Handles in Vancouver at the IETF meeting (30.7.2012). Some may be interested to go to Vancouver and as you may know IETF meetings are open. We are almost ready to start an open discussion about the topics that should be dealt with in the Washington and Munich meetings. Since this is a bottom-up driven process, everyone registered will be invited very soon to motivate a special BOF session (startup brainstorming). Please use the web site (www.daitf.org) to find the most recent information about the events - it will be updated coming week. In Copenhagen we have established a preliminary Steering Group to coordinate these bottom-up activities until we have a smoothly running governance structure. We decided to use the simple www.daitf.org web-site to organize our activities in the first phase. The Washington and Munich meeting should be open to everyone interested although we will have restrictions defined by the rooms we will be using. The discussion about special BOF sessions and Working Group sessions about selected high-priority topics will be opened probably coming week as well. Please, visit the DAITF web-Site (www.daitf.org) to find last information. To get access to the discussion forum you have to register. Please, send an email to willem.elb...@mpi.nl to get access. We hope on your active participation at least in the Munich meeting and that some will go to Washington. best regards Peter Wittenburg The Language Archive Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics Wundtlaan 1, 6525 XD Nijmegen, The Netherlands http://www.mpi.nl/tla http://www.eudat.eu peter.wittenb...@mpi.nl +31 24 3521 175
[CODE4LIB] Job: Distance Learning Academic Manager at University of Leicester - Museum Studies
Job Purpose At Leicester we're going places. Ranked in the top 20 universities in Britain our aim is to climb further. A commitment to high quality fused with an inclusive academic culture is our hallmark and led the Times Higher Education to describe us as elite without being elitist. You will work with a range of staff in the School of Museum Studies to grow and develop an existing suite of distance learning programmes. You will provide a central point of management across four programmes running an ongoing programme of production and updating through liaison with Academics and in direct response to student and Associate Tutor feedback. A key part of the role involves the development of innovative learning materials and experiences for distance learning students, with an emphasis on e-learning. You will manage a team of Associate Tutors, organise and run Summer and Winter Schools and work with the School to maintain the production of high quality learning materials and a high quality learning experience. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and grow international markets and support the School in meeting its recruitment targets. Linked to this, you will work with the Deputy Head of School and School Manager to enhance the cost efficiency of the distance learning programmes. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Suzanne MacLeod on sm...@le.ac.uk. The closing date for this post is midnight on Friday 24 August 2012. We anticipate that interviews will take place on 3 September 2012. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/1500/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Reference Librarian – Legal Studies at Carleton University
The Library at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Reference Librarian - Legal Studies. This is a preliminary (tenure track) appointment. Under the direction of the Head of Reference Services, the incumbent is responsible for providing reference and instruction services in all subjects, and for providing particular expertise in Legal Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Human Rights, including faculty liaison and collection development. Performs other related duties as required. Applicants must have an Undergraduate degree plus a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited library school; Knowledge of law acquired through university studies or professional practice; Some professional experience in a Law Library, preferably in an academic setting; Knowledge of digital information resources and applications; demonstrated ability to prepare and conduct presentations and teaching sessions related to Legal Studies; and a strong emphasis on client services. In addition, applicants must have: - Strong knowledge of reference techniques and bibliography for print and electronic information resources, particularly those relevant to Legal Studies, Criminology Criminal Justice and Human Rights; - Experience in developing Law Library collections in support of research and teaching; - High level of computer literacy and knowledge of digital information resources and applications, including general Internet use and web content development experience; - Strong commitment to client services, demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work in a demanding and highly automated environment; - Superior communication skills, ability to provide library instruction and effective research assistance, and to work well in both team-based and self-directed environments. The MacOdrum Library promotes excellence at Carleton University by collecting, preserving, and providing access to information resources and services for our teaching, learning, research and administrative communities, wherever they are located. The Library has a strategic plan which is closely aligned to the University's strategic plan, Defining Dreams, and to the Carleton Academic Plan. Key priorities for the Library are scholarly communication, undergraduate creative and critical enquiry, digitization and preservation of archives and special collections; research data management including geospatial and social science datasets. The Library consists of a main building at the heart of the campus which holds over 3.7 million items and an on-campus storage facility with a capacity of 800,000 volumes. There are 135 FTE positions in the Library including 28 librarians, 80 support staff, 6 management staff and many part- time student positions. The Library participates in co-operative ventures with area libraries and museums as well as libraries in research institutions across Canada. It is also part of the Ontario Scholars Portal consortium of academic libraries. Applications will be accepted until August 17, 2012, and must include a statement of interest, a current resume or curriculum vitae. Additionally, candidates must provide the name of three references. If candidates are short listed, their references will be expected to provide a letter of support to the search committee. As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a public presentation on a topic related to the position. The complete position description is available at: [http://www.library.carleton.ca/about/employment/Post- Descriptions](http://www.library.carleton.ca/about/employment/Post- Descriptions) All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter to: Gilles Monast, Manager Library Administrative Services, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6, CANADA or by email to [lib-ad...@carleton.ca](mailto:lib-ad...@carleton.ca) Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution with a tradition of leading change. Its internationally recognized faculty, staff, and researchers provide more than 25,000 full- and part-time students from every province and more than 100 countries around the world with academic opportunities in more than 80 programs of study. Carleton's creative, interdisciplinary, and international approach to research has led to many significant discoveries and creative work in science and technology, business, public policy and administration, and the arts. Minutes from downtown, Carleton University is located on a beautiful campus in the central portion of Ottawa, bordered by the Rideau River on one side, and the Rideau Canal on the other. With over 12 national museums and the spectacular Gatineau
[CODE4LIB] Job: Librarian 3 or 4 (Department Head of Maps, Data, and Government Information Centre (MADGIC) at Carleton University
The Library at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of **Department Head of Maps, Data, and Government Information Centre (MADGIC).** This is a preliminary (tenure track) appointment at the rank of Librarian 3 or 4. The term of office for a Library Department Head shall normally be five (5) years; Renewal is possible within the terms of the collective agreement. Under the general direction of the Associate University Librarian (Research, Scholarship and Technology), the incumbent is responsible for co-ordination and management of all operations and staff of MADGIC; for establishing the goals, priorities, and procedures for the department; for ensuring effective provision of research and user services with an emphasis on use of information technology to deliver services. The incumbent works in close collaboration with Department Heads, administrative and academic departments to develop such services; assists in representing the Library to individuals and groups on and off campus; and performs other related duties. The incumbent is also responsible for providing general reference and instruction for maps, geospatial, data and government information resources, and manages an assigned area of the Government Documents collection in relation to collection development, cataloguing and reference specialization. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree plus a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited library school or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible library experience, preferably in an academic setting. Applicants must also have: - Extensive knowledge and understanding of library policies and operations, especially as they relate to the management of a specialized collection of social sciences data, government publications, cartographic and geospatial materials, to the supporting processes for acquisition and description of these primary resources, and to the services and structures for their use; - Thorough knowledge of University teaching and research programs in terms of collection development, research support and instruction needs at Carleton University; - Knowledge of current trends in the production, dissemination and preservation of government information, cartographic resources and data; -Knowledge of current trends in academic library instruction, reference work and research support; -Demonstrated interest in innovative use of technologies for provision of research support services; -Ability to engage effectively in analysis, planning, and goal setting; demonstrated flexibility and innovative approaches to problem solving; -Proven ability to work collaboratively with others to promote positive organizational change; -Strong leadership and team-building skills in order to manage, motivate, and develop the staff of a major library department in an effective, productive, and positive manner; -Excellent oral and written communication skills. The MacOdrum Library promotes excellence at Carleton University by collecting, preserving, and providing access to information resources and services for our teaching, learning, research and administrative communities, wherever they are located. The Library has a strategic plan which is closely aligned to the University's strategic plan, Defining Dreams, and to the Carleton Academic Plan. Key priorities for the Library are scholarly communication, undergraduate creative and critical enquiry, digitization and preservation of archives and special collections; research data management including geospatial and social science datasets. The Library consists of a main building at the heart of the campus which holds over 3.7 million items and an on-campus storage facility with a capacity of 800,000 volumes. There are 135 FTE positions in the Library including 28 librarians, 80 support staff, 6 management staff and many part- time student positions. The Library participates in co-operative ventures with area libraries and museums as well as libraries in research institutions across Canada. It is also part of the Ontario Scholars Portal consortium of academic libraries. Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2012, and must include a statement of interest, a current resume or curriculum vitae. Those short listed candidates will be asked to do a presentation on a relevant topic. Additionally, candidates must provide the name of three references. If candidates are short listed, their references will be expected to provide a letter of support to the search committee. The complete position description is available at: [http://www.library.carleton.ca/sites/default/files/about/post_descriptions /Head-MADGIC-Carleton2012.pdf](http://www.library.carleton.ca/sites/default/fi les/about/post_descriptions/Head-MADGIC-Carleton2012.pdf) All qualified candidates are encouraged
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib MidWest: Parking lot
Hi All, For those who are driving directly to the MSU Libraries from your city, we posted a map (PDF) showing the parking lot for visitors [1]. It's basically located next to the MSU Spartan Stadium. This map was created when our back entrance (called the Red Cedar entrance) was being renovated, so the map shows a detour to the library. Ignore that detour mark and just go straight to the Red Cedar entrance after you cross the bridge. The parking fee will be covered by us if you park in that lot; we will give you the parking permit before you leave. Looking forward to see you all there! thanks, ranti. [1] http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/Midwest#Location or direct link https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9074989/files/MSUL_VisitorParkingLot62W.pdf -- Bulk mail. Postage paid.
