[CODE4LIB] Open Repositories 2013: Registration Open and Call for Proposals

[Tom Cramer]

Open Repositories 2013: Registration Open and Call for Proposals
 
This year’s Open Repositories Conference takes place in Charlottetown, Prince 
Edward Island, Canada between Monday, July 8 and Friday, July 12.
 
Registration is now open at http://or2013.net/registration - register early and 
reserve your accommodation as soon as you can! 
 
We invite you to contribute to the conference program.
 
This year’s conference theme is Use, Reuse, Reproduce. One of the most 
important roles of repositories is to enable greater use and reuse of their 
contents— whether those contents are library collections, scholarly articles, 
research data, or software—and metadata. The notion of use and reuse can be 
extended to repository infrastructure as well. Many repositories are based on 
open source software that can be freely reused and adapted to serve local 
needs; other efforts are also emerging both in conjunction with and outside 
traditional repository platforms to encourage discipline or community specific 
reuse and sharing of software, services, and infrastructure. In addition there 
is a growing interest and need to document and share the code and workflows 
used to produce research results - particularly in computationally intensive 
fields - in order to promote reproducible research.
 
Some specific areas of interest for OR2013 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
• Role and impact of repositories in the research ecosystem
 
The aim of the Open Repositories Conference is to bring those responsible for 
the development, implementation and management of digital repositories together 
with stakeholders, such as researchers, librarians, publishers and others, to 
address theoretical, practical, and strategic issues across the entire 
lifecycle of information, from the creation and management of digital content, 
to enabling use, re-use, and interconnection of information, and ensuring 
long-term preservation and archiving. The current economic climate dictates 
that repositories operate across administrative and disciplinary boundaries and 
to interact with distributed computational services and social communities.
 
Submissions can take the form of proposals for presentations, panels, posters, 
demonstrations, and workshops. We will consider any submission that seems to us 
sufficiently original and repository-related to merit attention at this event, 
but we’ll give preference to submissions that address our primary theme. In 
some cases, papers submitted to the general conference may be referred to user 
groups if appropriate.
 
Key dates and contacts
 
- 22 February 2013: Deadline for submissions
- 12 April 2013: Submitters notified of acceptance to general conference
- 19 April 2013: Submitters notified of acceptance to user groups
- 8-12 July 2013: OR2013 conference:
- 8 July 2013: Pre-conference workshops
- 9-11 July 2013: General Conference
- 11-12 July 2013: DSpace, EPrints, and Fedora 
user group meetings
 
Submission process
 
Conference Papers and Panels
We welcome two- to four-page proposals for presentations or panels that deal 
with organizational, theoretical, practical, or administrative issues of 
digital repositories and repository services that are not specific to a 
particular technical platform. Abstracts of accepted papers will be made 
available through the conference’s web site, and later they and associated 
materials will be made available in a repository intended for current and 
future OR content. In general, sessions are an hour and a half long with three 
papers per session; panels may take an entire session. Relevant papers 
unsuccessful in the main track will automatically be considered for inclusion, 
as appropriate, as a User Group presentation.
 
User Group Presentations
One to two-page proposals for presentations or panels that focus on use of one 
of the major repository platforms (EPrints, DSpace and Fedora) are invited from 
developers, researchers, repository managers, administrators and practitioners 
describing novel experiences or developments in the construction and use of 
repositories involving issues specific to these technical platforms.
 
24x7 Presentation Proposals
We welcome one- to two-page proposals for 7 minute presentations c

[CODE4LIB] Job: Online Course Developers (Multiple Positions) at University of California, Berkeley

[jobs]

**Posted by:** University of California, Berkeley-Human Resources-Employment 
Services Office

Berkeley, CA, US

Online Course Developers

UC Berkeley - Extensions

We are seeking to hire the following positions:

• Online Course Developer (Job No. 14929) - Contract Position

• Online Course Developer (Job No. 14916) - 2 Career Positions

Extension's Online Learning program is an ideal match for students unable to
attend traditional classes, Extension's online program features professional
certificates, specialized programs of study, and more than 150 courses in a
wide range of subjects that are approved by the University of California,
Berkeley, and offered for college credit. The program offers both fixed date
and self-pace courses.

The Online Learning department develops and supports courses for programs both
within University Extension and for the larger campus community. Presently,
our clients include Extension academic departments, UC Summer Sessions, and
the School of Public Health.

When developing courses and programs, we work with administration, faculty and
instructors to design, move through the campus approval process and eventually
craft the course for online distribution. We guide the instructors through the
creation process, produce the materials, and host the classroom.

Additionally, we offer full support services to our students, orienting them
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Responsibilities:

In consultation with the subject matter expert, creates design and layout for
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Meets and consults with clients on a variety of online learning projects
including moderately complex assignments, and develops, presents, recommends,
and provides training for the appropriate web technologies and applications.

As the Online Course Developer, works with the subject matter expert to
understand the requirements, goals and needs of the online course content and
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Assists the subject matter expert with highly complex online course
development projects. Consults with the subject matter expert and provides
online instructional design assistance for complex online course development
projects involving content management and learning management systems, digital
media management, assessment and tracking systems, and a variety of web
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Maintains currency with emerging and state-of-the-art technologies,
requirements, developments, and standards (for example, accessibility issues)
and recommends and as directed, takes action to ensure compliance.

Keeps current with accessibility issues, compatibility issues, and emerging
technologies as appropriate for online learning materials and management
systems.

Qualifications:

  
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax,
editorial style, and punctuation, including skill to write in a clear and
lively style.

• Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the
assigned work.

• Thorough knowledge of learning management systems and/or relevant web
applications used for web site production, and campus-specific computer
application programs.

• Thorough skills to create clear, east-to-navigate, informative, accurate,
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• Thorough knowledge of online course development process

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• Knowledge of the principles of adult learning theory

• Knowledge and use of eLearning tools

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

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[CODE4LIB] Job: Educational Technology & Reference Librarian at Bryn Mawr College

[jobs]

SUPERVISOR: Head, Research Support and
Educational Technology

  
Through active outreach and participation with the campus community, the
Educational Technology & Reference Librarian shares responsibility for
coordinating and supporting campus educational technology planning,
pedagogical applications, support of instructional technology, library
reference services and bibliographic instruction to students, faculty and
staff. The Educational Technology and Reference librarian
interacts directly with faculty and students to serve their library and
educational technology needs, partners with academic departments and programs
to advance research and learning and plays a major role in Tri-College (Bryn
Mawr, Haverford & Swarthmore) library and IT development.

  
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  
* Plays a major role in Tri-College library information technology development, 
particularly regarding educational technologies used inside and outside the 
classroom.  
  
* Stays informed of new instructional technology and other library IT 
developments.  
  
* Partners with individual faculty and students, academic departments and other 
campus groups to advance educational technology use and learning. Supports 
curriculum, pedagogy, research and grant projects.  
  
* Provides research consultation, instruction, and workshops designed to foster 
the use of library information resources and the effective application of 
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literacy initiatives with faculty, administrators and library colleagues.  
  
* Performs general reference and access services duties, including staffing the 
Reference Desk and responding to reference requests via phone and email.  
  
* Contributes to development, design and maintenance of the library website and 
social media accounts.  
  
* Prepares annual and special reports.  
  
* Plays a major role in the professional activities of the Department.  
  
* May hire, train, direct and review the work of student assistants.  
  
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned or directed.  
  
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  
* Advanced knowledge of instructional technology support in a multi-platform, 
network intensive environment.  
  
* Ability to stay abreast of emerging educational technologies, pedagogical 
developments in higher education and creative strategies for engaging learners 
through technology.  
  
* Demonstrated ability to teach bibliographic skills and provide reference 
services to library patrons.  
  
* Advanced experience with bibliographic databases in a variety of electronic 
formats. Advanced knowledge of emerging information technologies, including 
major social media platforms  
  
* Advanced knowledge of HTML and/or other Web editing languages and 
applications.  
  
* Strong organizational and analytical skills, with an emphasis on details and 
follow through. * Superior interpersonal skills and a customer-service 
orientation.  
  
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
  
* Ability to work independently and to initiate necessary work procedures 
according to guidelines set by the supervisor.  
  
Additional requirements include knowledge of emerging information and
instructional technologies, reference services experience and experience
providing technology support in a multi-platform, network intensive
environment are required. Some of the educational technology tools include:
Moodle, Tegrity, clickers, LibGuides, WordPress, Skype, Facebook, Twitter,
Zotero, EndNote, iOS, and others. Detailed knowledge and experience with any
or all of these is highly desired.

  
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  
Master's of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited
institution, a Master's degree in Instructional/Educational Technology,
similarly accredited or other advanced degree with relevant work experience;
minimum of three years of professional experience in instructional technology
or library public services. Knowledge of educational technology and other
emerging information technologies required.

  
Experience providing support in a multi-platform, network intensive
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desirable. Experience in or aptitude for Web design highly desirable. Relevant
experience, continuing education credits, or training which provides the
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* Ability to be mobile between workstations and Library buildings.  
  
  
  
Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution that serves a
population of 1,800 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Located approximately 12 miles west of Philadelphia, PA, the College has a
long tradition of educational excellence offering a dynam

Re: [CODE4LIB] Open source project questions

[Sharp, Chris]

+1

This is an excellent guide for not only the processes, but the typical culture 
of Free/Open Source software projects.  Code4Lib is much like a F(L)OSS 
project, so what you'd learn there is very relevant, IMHO.

- Original Message -
> From: "Erik Hetzner" 
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Sent: Friday, December 7, 2012 3:28:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Open source project questions

> Hi Donna,
> 
> For understanding free/open source software development processes,
> you
> can’t beat Karl Fogel’s book, Producing open source software,
> available online: http://producingoss.com/
> 
> best, Erik
> 
> Sent from my free software system .
> 

-- 
Chris Sharp
PINES System Administrator
Georgia Public Library Service
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
(404) 235-7147
csh...@georgialibraries.org
http://pines.georgialibraries.org/

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Bess Sadler]

On Dec 7, 2012, at 12:59 PM, Joshua Gomez  wrote:

> Others have mentioned they fear that a subgroup will only decrease the
> diversity within code4lib by pulling women away from it and into the new
> group.  This was my initial concern as well, but when I look at other kinds
> of women in tech groups I realize that they don't decrease women's
> participation in mainstream groups. In fact they help boost women's
> profiles and skill sets, thus increasing their likelihood of participating
> in mainstream groups.

Well said, Joshua. Any separate women in technology groups I've been involved 
with (e.g., devchix, grrlswithmodems back in the day) have been what you 
describe here. These groups are supplementary, and create a place to get 
support if one needs help navigating mainstream (and yes, male-dominated) 
communities. 

Bess

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Karen Coyle]

Just to say that the IRC channel has taken off nicely, so my questions 
here about "venues" are deferred for now.


kc

On 12/7/12 12:12 PM, Karen Coyle wrote:

I agree. Everyone gets to have their opinions.

So, in terms of a place to set up a discussion about (or of, I don't 
remember the wording) women in code4lib or even just women and code, 
the places I'm aware of that might work are:


Google+
Google Groups
an email list (not my favorite)
IRC

However, I'm probably the least knowledgeable of most people here 
about social software since I mostly don't participate. So I'm asking 
for suggestions.


kc

On 12/7/12 10:03 AM, Jonathan Rochkind wrote:
There being no rules about who can form a group does not mean there 
are no opinions about it, or that nobody should share an opinion.  
Just the opposite, the community defines itself by sharing opinions 
and discussing them, not by rules. There is no contradiction between 
thinking something is a bad idea and thinking it is not prohibited by 
any rules, I am surprised to find you astonished by it.


Yes, you don't need permission, you can just do it. But people will 
have opinions about what you do, and they'll share them. That's how a 
community functions, no?   People are encouraged to float their ideas 
by the community and get community feedback and take that feedback 
into account -- but taking it into account doesn't mean you "have to" 
refrain from doing something if some people don't like it (especially 
when other people do), you can make your own decision.


I'm not even going to talk about the particular plan here, because I 
think this general point is much more important.


The idea that "rules" are the only thing that can or should guide's 
one course of action is absolutely antithetical to a well-functioning 
community, online or offline.  Thinking that either there should be a 
rule against something, or else nobody should resist or express 
opposition to anything that lacks a rule against it -- is a recipe 
for stultifying beuarocracy, not community.


From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of 
Karen Coyle [li...@kcoyle.net]

Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 12:50 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

Code4lib appears to have no rules about who can and cannot form a group.
Therefore, if there are some folks who want a group, they should create
that group. If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away
like so many start-up groups.

I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part
of people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups.
I don't recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this
kind of resistance. In fact, we were recently reminded that if you want
something done in c4l you should just do it. There is no need to ask
permission. So, do it.

I think the only open question is: where? e.g. what platform?

kc

On 12/7/12 9:25 AM, Salazar, Christina wrote:

Hi Bohyun,

Thank you so much for raising this again. I'm still interested in 
such a group.


I found the terminology "separate but equal" (that some on this list 
chose to use as a reason not to do this) offensive; it was not at 
all the spirit that I'd originally proposed and no one had suggested 
either separate OR equal other than detractors. In fact I said that 
anyone would be welcome. I completely agree with what you're saying 
about there not being any reason why we women couldn't do both (I 
think we're versatile that way). I'm pretty sure I vaguely recall 
(maybe) there being some (similar) concerns about the local c4ls and 
I would say it's very similar - no one says that just because a 
person finds say, Appalachia.c4l useful, it detracts from the global 
c4l.


If I can find other women who are willing to work together as a 
women in library technology/coder/whatever support group, I will 
work to make something like this happen. As someone pointed out, we 
don't need blessing from anyone.


If you will be there, I will look for you at the conference and we 
can discuss further. If there are other women who are interested, go 
us.


Christina Salazar
Systems Librarian
John Spoor Broome Library
California State University, Channel Islands
805/437-3198

p.s. Usual disclaimer about these opinions being my own and not 
reflecting those of my workplace/employers.


-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf 
Of Bohyun Kim

Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 8:14 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

Hi all,

I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this 
question. First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to 
have a code4lib learning group with or without a mentoring program.


But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there 
were interests

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Joshua Gomez]

The past week or so I've been struggling to understand the reason for the
strong opinions against a women's support group as a subbranch of code4lib
or as an external entity. One argument is the reverse discrimination
argument.  I'm not sure how many have actually been making this argument
but it has definitely been made by some. I have little sympathy for this
argument. Perhaps it makes logical sense when the situation is looked at in
a very narrow perspective, but in the larger view which takes account of
social context and history, it loses validity. And I don't think that
reverse discrimination is the true concern of most of those that have
voiced opinions against a sub-community for women (at least I hope not).

Others have mentioned they fear that a subgroup will only decrease the
diversity within code4lib by pulling women away from it and into the new
group.  This was my initial concern as well, but when I look at other kinds
of women in tech groups I realize that they don't decrease women's
participation in mainstream groups. In fact they help boost women's
profiles and skill sets, thus increasing their likelihood of participating
in mainstream groups.

I may be way off base here, but I think there is also something else going
on besides those first two concerns. I think there is also a collective
fear of shame and failure.  I think many of the white males in this
community truly are sensitive to issues of equality and they want to show
their support by making code4lib a place known for supporting diversity and
equality. When a group which feels treated as less than equals creates a
support group for themselves that creates public shame for the original
group for failing to achieve its goals of equality. What's more, the idea
of a splinter group came so soon on the heels of the original thread about
the anti-harassment policy. The policy suggestion received a very large and
very immediate showing of support from the community. So splintering now
just as the community is showing what it can do to support diversity and
equality is particularly frustrating.

I can sympathize with those feelings.  But perhaps the support shown last
week was simply too little too late. Especially considering that there are
those still  pressing the first argument mentioned and making the situation
uncomfortable. And since I am not a member of the group that has been
discriminated against I don't think I or anyone else not in that group
should try to dissuade them from doing what is in their best interest.

Joshua Gomez
Digital Library Programmer Analyst
George Washington University Libraries
2130 H St, NW Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-8267



On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 3:46 PM, Karen Coyle  wrote:

> I'm all for people creating new social structures to move themselves
> forward doing it however they see fit. The internet is a big place, and
> there's room for more. In this case, though, I hope it will be an "and"
> operation, not an exclusive "or". I would be happy to hear that a new group
> formed and that it's going well. I would be disappointed if people in that
> group ended up moving away from this one big group. It happens, and I'd get
> over it, sure, but it'd still be disappointing. We gain something by
> gathering together like we have here. It's not exclusive, nor should it be.
> But code4lib has added so much to me and my work that I know how much I
> stand to lose if we do not also keep working to stick together, however
> difficult that can be sometimes. Respectfully yours, -Dan
>
> The way to make that happen is to make the larger group welcoming, fair,
> non-hostile. I've seen some real hostility around this idea of creating a
> place for women -- not just people thinking it might not be as good as
> being a single group, but real hostility. I suspect there was less
> hostility about setting up a Python group, or about setting up local
> groups. Removing the "difficulty" is the best way to keep everyone
> together. I definitely do not feel, today, like I'm welcomed, mainly
> because of the strength of the arguments against an idea that came from
> women. And remember, there wasn't a felt need to create an anti-harassment
> policy against Pythoners. These are not analogous situations.
>
> kc
>
>
>
>
> --
> Karen Coyle
> kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net
> ph: 1-510-540-7596
> m: 1-510-435-8234
> skype: kcoylenet
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Karen Coyle]

I'm all for people creating new social structures to move themselves 
forward doing it however they see fit. The internet is a big place, and 
there's room for more. In this case, though, I hope it will be an "and" 
operation, not an exclusive "or". I would be happy to hear that a new 
group formed and that it's going well. I would be disappointed if people 
in that group ended up moving away from this one big group. It happens, 
and I'd get over it, sure, but it'd still be disappointing. We gain 
something by gathering together like we have here. It's not exclusive, 
nor should it be. But code4lib has added so much to me and my work that 
I know how much I stand to lose if we do not also keep working to stick 
together, however difficult that can be sometimes. Respectfully yours, -Dan


The way to make that happen is to make the larger group welcoming, fair, 
non-hostile. I've seen some real hostility around this idea of creating 
a place for women -- not just people thinking it might not be as good as 
being a single group, but real hostility. I suspect there was less 
hostility about setting up a Python group, or about setting up local 
groups. Removing the "difficulty" is the best way to keep everyone 
together. I definitely do not feel, today, like I'm welcomed, mainly 
because of the strength of the arguments against an idea that came from 
women. And remember, there wasn't a felt need to create an 
anti-harassment policy against Pythoners. These are not analogous 
situations.


kc



--
Karen Coyle
kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net
ph: 1-510-540-7596
m: 1-510-435-8234
skype: kcoylenet

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Eric Lease Morgan]

On Dec 7, 2012, at 3:25 PM, Dan Chudnov  wrote:

> Over the years several regional code4lib groups formed and some wanted to 
> have their own lists.  When such suggestions have been made on this list, 
> those suggestions have often been resisted, because of the success we had 
> originally collapsing (combining?) people who wanted to talk about code and 
> libraries into one big list.  Maybe some resistance to seeing a 
> code4lib4women activity broken out is similar to that.  I feel that 
> resistance; maybe I'm not the only one…
> 
> I'm all for people creating new social structures to move themselves forward 
> doing it however they see fit.  The internet is a big place, and there's room 
> for more.  In this case, though, I hope it will be an "and" operation, not an 
> exclusive "or".  I would be happy to hear that a new group formed and that 
> it's going well.  I would be disappointed if people in that group ended up 
> moving away from this one big group.  It happens, and I'd get over it, sure, 
> but it'd still be disappointing.  We gain something by gathering together 
> like we have here.  It's not exclusive, nor should it be.  But code4lib has 
> added so much to me and my work that I know how much I stand to lose if we do 
> not also keep working to stick together, however difficult that can be 
> sometimes.


Dan said it much better than I ever could, and I agree with him. I don't really 
think there is a need for an additional "social structures", but no one is 
stopping anybody else from creating one. I really like the idea of "and" not 
"or". Personally, I believe we need fewer lists, not more. 

--
Eric Lease Morgan
University of Notre Dame

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Kevin S. Clarke]

On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 3:25 PM, Dan Chudnov  wrote:

> A point of history:
>
> Over the years several regional code4lib groups formed and some wanted to 
> have their own lists.  When such suggestions have been made on this list, 
> those suggestions have often been resisted, because of the success we had 
> originally collapsing (combining?) people who wanted to talk about code and 
> libraries into one big list.  Maybe some resistance to seeing a 
> code4lib4women activity broken out is similar to that.  I feel that 
> resistance; maybe I'm not the only one.

I was going to say this too.  I'm pretty sure over the years there has
been resistance to breaking out (for the regionals as well as for
particular languages and technologies).  I think it's a cycle...
things come together, then they pull apart... it's ongoing.  I don't
think this particular idea has met any more resistance than any of the
others in the past.  I also don't feel strongly that we need to have a
strong central point.  Let ten thousand Code4Lib flowers bloom...

Kevin

Re: [CODE4LIB] Open source project questions

[Erik Hetzner]

At Fri, 7 Dec 2012 14:58:11 -0500,
Donna Campbell wrote:
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I understand from a professional colleague, who referred me to this list,
> that there are some experienced open source programmers here. I am in the
> early stages of planning for a conference session/open source project in
> June 2013 for a different professional library organization. Here is the
> session title and description:
>
> […]

Hi Donna,

For understanding free/open source software development processes, you
can’t beat Karl Fogel’s book, Producing open source software,
available online: http://producingoss.com/

best, Erik
Sent from my free software system .

Re: [CODE4LIB] Gender Survey Summary and Results

[Gem Stone-Logan]

Hi,

I'm female and am not an active code4lib participant. I'm subscribed
to the code4lib listserv and don't religiously read the discussion but
do scan them every so often in case something in my area comes up.  I
didn't take the survey because I didn't think it was aimed at me.
However, I noticed the survey summary indicated some distress about
women not considering themselves part of the code4lib community.  I
don't know if it's helpful or not, but here's more about me:

Why do I subscribe to the code4lib listserv?
My main job in my library is to make sure the integrated library
system functions as well as it can.  I read many tech and library
blogs and subscribe to several listservs in order to stay aware of
possibilities.  While I don't consider myself a coder, I enjoy
watching the innovative projects various libraries have been working
on.  If the projects look like they might work well in my library
environment, I bring them up with my manager and we discuss whether or
not it fits and, if so, what the best way to proceed is.  Our emphasis
is on creating a stable and sustainable environment so if I get hit by
a bus, the library can still function.  This means we don't do a lot
of customization which has both its up and down sides.

I don't attend the conferences, why?
I get one conference every year (or every other year? I lose track).
There are other conferences that are more relevant to me so those are
the ones I go to.  If I had the extra time and money, I'd love to come
to a code4lib conference.  They sound fun but not entirely practical
for my library.

Why don't I present at the conference?
Well, the obvious reason is that I don't go to the conference.
However, to be honest, I've only done one presentation for a local
users group.  I don't present because most of what I do I've gotten
from somewhere else.  My ILS is very stable and it has some custom
features but for the most part it isn't very innovative.  I'm not
scared of presenting, I just don't have much to say**.

Do I feel intimidated being a woman in IT?
No.  In my undergrad computer classes I was often the only female.
Occasionally there would be a female electrical engineer or two but I
was the only female computer science major (though, understand, I went
to a small school where class sizes ranged form 15-20 people).  I
understand that some (many?) women have had bad experiences and that
is horrible.  However, I have trouble relating because almost every
person I have encountered in my professional life has a driving need
to make the library the best possible experience for our users.  It
doesn't matter if I'm female as long as I can fix the problem.

Who knows, at some point my job focus may shift and I may become more
involved in this community.  We are looking for a new ILS with plans
to migrate in 2014 and that may open up a lot of possibilities for the
future.

Gem Stone-Logan
High Plains Library District
http://www.mylibrary.us/


*To me a coder is someone who lives, eats, and breathes code. Yes, I
can code if I have to but I'm not passionate about it.  I have a very
strong c++ accent with whatever language I use because that was the
first programming language I learned.  I know enough to be able to
read other people's code and have a fair idea of what's going on.  The
closest thing I do to coding these days is tweaking the XSL files for
HIP (annoying) or running SQL reports (which are really fun).

** Well, much to say that's actually productive.  I can rant for hours
about the various peculiarities of our current ILS.

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Dan Chudnov]

On Dec 7, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Karen Coyle wrote:

> Code4lib appears to have no rules about who can and cannot form a group. 
> Therefore, if there are some folks who want a group, they should create that 
> group. If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away like so 
> many start-up groups.
> 
> I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part of 
> people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups. I don't 
> recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this kind of 
> resistance. In fact, we were recently reminded that if you want something 
> done in c4l you should just do it. There is no need to ask permission. So, do 
> it.


A point of information:

Ten years ago a few of us who were already on web4lib and perl4lib and xml4lib 
mailing lists were talking about python more so we discussed whether we should 
start a python4lib list.  It seemed silly because a lot of us were already on 
all the other separate lists, and somebody suggested just naming a new thing 
"code4lib" because maybe more people would want to join it and might stop 
worrying about choosing between other lists and defining more oddly overlapping 
subsets and focus instead on talking about code more openly and expansively.  
This seems to have had the desired effect, modulo some areas we can improve 
upon.

A point of history: 

Over the years several regional code4lib groups formed and some wanted to have 
their own lists.  When such suggestions have been made on this list, those 
suggestions have often been resisted, because of the success we had originally 
collapsing (combining?) people who wanted to talk about code and libraries into 
one big list.  Maybe some resistance to seeing a code4lib4women activity broken 
out is similar to that.  I feel that resistance; maybe I'm not the only one.

Didn't Ecclesiastes say something about "a time to form mailing lists, a time 
to gather mailing list subscribers together"?

An opinion:

I'm all for people creating new social structures to move themselves forward 
doing it however they see fit.  The internet is a big place, and there's room 
for more.  In this case, though, I hope it will be an "and" operation, not an 
exclusive "or".  I would be happy to hear that a new group formed and that it's 
going well.  I would be disappointed if people in that group ended up moving 
away from this one big group.  It happens, and I'd get over it, sure, but it'd 
still be disappointing.  We gain something by gathering together like we have 
here.  It's not exclusive, nor should it be.  But code4lib has added so much to 
me and my work that I know how much I stand to lose if we do not also keep 
working to stick together, however difficult that can be sometimes.


Respectfully yours, -Dan

Re: [CODE4LIB] Open source project questions

[Gary McGath]

The software for this project is clearly just one part of an ambitious
and interesting venture. The first question I'd ask is how you plan to
assemble the programming team for this. Do you have the resources to
hire core people, or will you be counting entirely on volunteers? Doing
a big project on volunteer efforts is possible but difficult.

Then you have to sketch out the technology in broad strokes, but with a
little more detail than given here. A good starting point is to decide
which OPAC you want to work with initially; that'll affect a lot of your
technological choices.

I don't think the hosting site will much affect the quality of
developers you can attract, but Github is the "hottest" open source site
right now, so it might offer some benefit. From a technological
standpoint, I like Github; it has a number of features making
collaboration and forking easier. Avoiding malicious code is a matter of
finding people you can trust, whichever site you go through.

On 12/7/12 2:58 PM, Donna Campbell wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I understand from a professional colleague, who referred me to this list,
> that there are some experienced open source programmers here. I am in the
> early stages of planning for a conference session/open source project in
> June 2013 for a different professional library organization. Here is the
> session title and description:
> 
> Open Source Platform Project for E-book Lending
> 
> Facilitate a discussion between interested collaborators of how to create
> an alternative model that allows theological research libraries to
> permanently own their e-books "without concern over rising licensing fees
> or changing terms from aggregators and distributors." (Matt Enis, "Harris
> County PL to Test DCL Ebook Model" Library Journal 137, no. 16 (October 1,
> 2012):16). This is a preliminary step to construct a team to design or
> tailor an ideal e-book platform akin to Douglas County Libraries
> (Colorado) or Harris County Public Library (Houston, TX) where libraries
> purchase to own e-books and lend to users as with print books
> (one-copy/one-user) in a seamless fashion in their OPAC. We will assess
> the human, financial, and technological resources that are needed to
> create and maintain the platform. The platform would be library-owned and
> library-managed and available to share with other ATLA member libraries.
> System administrators, programmers, IT specialists, electronic resource
> managers, and others who desire to make this project happen are encouraged
> to attend. Different perspectives are also welcomed.
> 
> I have corresponded with Douglas County Libraries but I also want to ask
> this group if you have any suggestions for the following elements for a
> successful project like this:
> 
> 1. What kind of skill sets (esp. programming) should I be seeking?
> 2. Where would the best place to host an open source project (e.g.,
> Sourceforge.net, Google, etc.) to draw expertise and to avoid malicious
> code?
> 3. What software/hardware would you recommend that would be a means to a
> quality end-product as well as provide efficiency?
> 4. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



-- 
Gary McGath, Professional Software Developer

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Karen Coyle]

I agree. Everyone gets to have their opinions.

So, in terms of a place to set up a discussion about (or of, I don't 
remember the wording) women in code4lib or even just women and code, the 
places I'm aware of that might work are:


Google+
Google Groups
an email list (not my favorite)
IRC

However, I'm probably the least knowledgeable of most people here about 
social software since I mostly don't participate. So I'm asking for 
suggestions.


kc

On 12/7/12 10:03 AM, Jonathan Rochkind wrote:

There being no rules about who can form a group does not mean there are no 
opinions about it, or that nobody should share an opinion.  Just the opposite, 
the community defines itself by sharing opinions and discussing them, not by 
rules. There is no contradiction between thinking something is a bad idea and 
thinking it is not prohibited by any rules, I am surprised to find you 
astonished by it.

Yes, you don't need permission, you can just do it. But people will have opinions about 
what you do, and they'll share them.  That's how a community functions, no?   People are 
encouraged to float their ideas by the community and get community feedback and take that 
feedback into account -- but taking it into account doesn't mean you "have to" 
refrain from doing something if some people don't like it (especially when other people 
do), you can make your own decision.

I'm not even going to talk about the particular plan here, because I think this 
general point is much more important.

The idea that "rules" are the only thing that can or should guide's one course 
of action is absolutely antithetical to a well-functioning community, online or offline.  
Thinking that either there should be a rule against something, or else nobody should 
resist or express opposition to anything that lacks a rule against it -- is a recipe for 
stultifying beuarocracy, not community.

From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Karen Coyle 
[li...@kcoyle.net]
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 12:50 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

Code4lib appears to have no rules about who can and cannot form a group.
Therefore, if there are some folks who want a group, they should create
that group. If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away
like so many start-up groups.

I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part
of people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups.
I don't recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this
kind of resistance. In fact, we were recently reminded that if you want
something done in c4l you should just do it. There is no need to ask
permission. So, do it.

I think the only open question is: where? e.g. what platform?

kc

On 12/7/12 9:25 AM, Salazar, Christina wrote:

Hi Bohyun,

Thank you so much for raising this again. I'm still interested in such a group.

I found the terminology "separate but equal" (that some on this list chose to 
use as a reason not to do this) offensive; it was not at all the spirit that I'd 
originally proposed and no one had suggested either separate OR equal other than 
detractors. In fact I said that anyone would be welcome. I completely agree with what 
you're saying about there not being any reason why we women couldn't do both (I think 
we're versatile that way). I'm pretty sure I vaguely recall (maybe) there being some 
(similar) concerns about the local c4ls and I would say it's very similar - no one says 
that just because a person finds say, Appalachia.c4l useful, it detracts from the global 
c4l.

If I can find other women who are willing to work together as a women in 
library technology/coder/whatever support group, I will work to make something 
like this happen. As someone pointed out, we don't need blessing from anyone.

If you will be there, I will look for you at the conference and we can discuss 
further. If there are other women who are interested, go us.

Christina Salazar
Systems Librarian
John Spoor Broome Library
California State University, Channel Islands
805/437-3198

p.s. Usual disclaimer about these opinions being my own and not reflecting 
those of my workplace/employers.

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Bohyun 
Kim
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 8:14 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

Hi all,

I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this question. 
First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to have a code4lib 
learning group with or without a mentoring program.

But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there were 
interests in a space for women, NOT as a separate group from code4lib BUT more 
as just a small support and discussion group for just women, INSIDE the c4l 
community not OUTSIDE of it. 

Re: [CODE4LIB] Open source project questions

[Tom Cramer]

Donna,  

The Hydra Project is a distributed, open source software project that started 
in the library community for digital asset management. We have spent a fair 
amount of time defining and polishing our approach to many of the questions you 
have asked about your proposed project. 

You may find it helpful to look over how we've structured (and documented) our 
approach to defining developer skills, development infrastructure, community 
infrastructure (for effective collaboration, outreach and social mechanisms), 
and licensing issues. 

Project website: http://projecthydra.org/
Project wiki: https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/hydra/The+Hydra+Project
Developer Infrastructure & Norms: 
https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/hydra/Developers

If you're looking to establish a collaborative, open source effort, my main 
suggestion to you would be that you spend at least as much time focusing on the 
community and social mechanisms of the project as you do on the code. If you 
take care of the institutions and people in the project, they can take care of 
the code. This is the way the Apache Software Foundation works, and we've found 
it to also be true in our own projects. 

Good luck!

- Tom

 | Tom Cramer
 | Chief Technology Strategist & Associate Director 
 | Digital Library Systems & Services
 | Stanford University Libraries
 | tcra...@stanford.edu



On Dec 7, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Donna Campbell wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I understand from a professional colleague, who referred me to this list,
> that there are some experienced open source programmers here. I am in the
> early stages of planning for a conference session/open source project in
> June 2013 for a different professional library organization. Here is the
> session title and description:
> 
> Open Source Platform Project for E-book Lending
> 
> Facilitate a discussion between interested collaborators of how to create
> an alternative model that allows theological research libraries to
> permanently own their e-books "without concern over rising licensing fees
> or changing terms from aggregators and distributors." (Matt Enis, "Harris
> County PL to Test DCL Ebook Model" Library Journal 137, no. 16 (October 1,
> 2012):16). This is a preliminary step to construct a team to design or
> tailor an ideal e-book platform akin to Douglas County Libraries
> (Colorado) or Harris County Public Library (Houston, TX) where libraries
> purchase to own e-books and lend to users as with print books
> (one-copy/one-user) in a seamless fashion in their OPAC. We will assess
> the human, financial, and technological resources that are needed to
> create and maintain the platform. The platform would be library-owned and
> library-managed and available to share with other ATLA member libraries.
> System administrators, programmers, IT specialists, electronic resource
> managers, and others who desire to make this project happen are encouraged
> to attend. Different perspectives are also welcomed.
> 
> I have corresponded with Douglas County Libraries but I also want to ask
> this group if you have any suggestions for the following elements for a
> successful project like this:
> 
> 1. What kind of skill sets (esp. programming) should I be seeking?
> 2. Where would the best place to host an open source project (e.g.,
> Sourceforge.net, Google, etc.) to draw expertise and to avoid malicious
> code?
> 3. What software/hardware would you recommend that would be a means to a
> quality end-product as well as provide efficiency?
> 4. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Cordially,
> 
> Donna R. Campbell
> Technical Services & Systems Librarian
> (215) 935-3872 (phone)
> (267) 295-3641 (fax)
> Mailing Address (via USPS):
> Westminster Theological Seminary Library
> P.O. Box 27009
> Philadelphia, PA 19118  USA
> Shipping Address (via UPS or FedEx):
> Westminster Theological Seminary Library
> 2960 W. Church Rd.
> Glenside, PA 19038  USA

[CODE4LIB] Open source project questions

[Donna Campbell]

Dear Colleagues,

I understand from a professional colleague, who referred me to this list,
that there are some experienced open source programmers here. I am in the
early stages of planning for a conference session/open source project in
June 2013 for a different professional library organization. Here is the
session title and description:

Open Source Platform Project for E-book Lending

Facilitate a discussion between interested collaborators of how to create
an alternative model that allows theological research libraries to
permanently own their e-books "without concern over rising licensing fees
or changing terms from aggregators and distributors." (Matt Enis, "Harris
County PL to Test DCL Ebook Model" Library Journal 137, no. 16 (October 1,
2012):16). This is a preliminary step to construct a team to design or
tailor an ideal e-book platform akin to Douglas County Libraries
(Colorado) or Harris County Public Library (Houston, TX) where libraries
purchase to own e-books and lend to users as with print books
(one-copy/one-user) in a seamless fashion in their OPAC. We will assess
the human, financial, and technological resources that are needed to
create and maintain the platform. The platform would be library-owned and
library-managed and available to share with other ATLA member libraries.
System administrators, programmers, IT specialists, electronic resource
managers, and others who desire to make this project happen are encouraged
to attend. Different perspectives are also welcomed.

I have corresponded with Douglas County Libraries but I also want to ask
this group if you have any suggestions for the following elements for a
successful project like this:

1. What kind of skill sets (esp. programming) should I be seeking?
2. Where would the best place to host an open source project (e.g.,
Sourceforge.net, Google, etc.) to draw expertise and to avoid malicious
code?
3. What software/hardware would you recommend that would be a means to a
quality end-product as well as provide efficiency?
4. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cordially,

Donna R. Campbell
Technical Services & Systems Librarian
(215) 935-3872 (phone)
(267) 295-3641 (fax)
Mailing Address (via USPS):
Westminster Theological Seminary Library
P.O. Box 27009
Philadelphia, PA 19118  USA
Shipping Address (via UPS or FedEx):
Westminster Theological Seminary Library
2960 W. Church Rd.
Glenside, PA 19038  USA

[CODE4LIB] Free O'Reilly webinar: 5 Helpful Features of Git 1.8.0

[Ranti Junus]

Hi All,

O'Reilly is going to have a free webinar session today at 1pm PT/4pm ET.
http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2521


I'm not sure if this is suitable for beginners or more for advanced users,
but worth checking nonetheless.


thanks,
ranti.
-- 
Bulk mail.  Postage paid.

Re: [CODE4LIB] #libtechwomen (was Re: Question abt the code4libwomen idea)

[Lisa Rabey]

Well Dave, if you like to join the open channel, that was broadcast on a public 
list, and continue the discussion there, we'd love to have you.

Lisa



-- 
Lisa M. Rabey, MA, MLIS

Systems & Web Librarian
Grand Rapids Community College
p: 616.234.3786 | e: lra...@grcc.edu 
http://grcc.edu/library | http://grcc.edu/library/socialmedia 

>>> On 07/12/2012 at 14:10, Dave Caroline  wrote:
> On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM, Lisa Rabey  wrote:
> > Good afternoon,
> >
> > Myself, Becky Yoose, and feelers out to a couple other people, are 
> currently in the very early stages of thinking we should do something (tm) 
> that is outside of Code4Lib.  The idea is a "group" (for a lack of a better 
> word) that is independent / inclusive that won't be segregated from the rest 
> of library land.  This should be encompassing for anyone who identifies 
> themselves as female, and works in technology and in libraries.
> 
> 
> You seem to be discriminating against men
> 
> hardly inclusive
> 
> Dave Caroline

[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Control Specialist at Stanford University

[jobs]

This is a one year fixed-term position.

  
This job is being posted as part of SAL Newark newspaper inventory/processing
project to prepare all materials in SAL Newark for future scanning or
relocation. This part of the project is to process the East Asia Library
newspaper holdings at SAL Newark.

  
Job objective

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Library catalog database in order to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-
date information regarding East Asia Library holdings of Chinese Newspapers.
Perform clean-up of records and special projects in accordance with
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Duties:

  * Correct database errors identified from system generate error reports.
  * Identify and correct problems relating to call numbers, access points, 
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  * Online withdrawal of items from the libraries' collections.
  * Update MARC holding records according to local policies based on ANSI 
standards.
  * Modify database records to reflect transfer of materials from one library 
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  * Carry out duplicate holdings/records resolution through analysis of records 
and items.
  * Perform other types of database maintenance as assigned.
  * Perform copy cataloging and record upgrades.
  * Supervise the work of project staff and temps, train project staff in 
accordance with established guidelines.
Qualifications:

  * Analytical skills required.
  * Ability to adjust to changes in assignments, procedures and technology.
  * Consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a high level 
of productivity.
  * Ability to search OCLC CJK records.
  * Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  * Ability to work independently and as a team member with project deadlines
  * High level of proficiency using PC applications.
  * Good keyboard skills and physical tolerance for at least six hours per day 
of keying.
  * Knowledge of Chinese and pinyin romanization.
  * Proficiency using Java WorkFlows / Symphony integrated library system 
(preferred).



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Re: [CODE4LIB] #libtechwomen (was Re: Question abt the code4libwomen idea)

[Dave Caroline]

On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM, Lisa Rabey  wrote:
> Good afternoon,
>
> Myself, Becky Yoose, and feelers out to a couple other people, are currently 
> in the very early stages of thinking we should do something (tm) that is 
> outside of Code4Lib.  The idea is a "group" (for a lack of a better word) 
> that is independent / inclusive that won't be segregated from the rest of 
> library land.  This should be encompassing for anyone who identifies 
> themselves as female, and works in technology and in libraries.


You seem to be discriminating against men

hardly inclusive

Dave Caroline

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Roy Tennant]

Apparently I used offensive language in a post recently, despite
intentions otherwise. So: I am sorry that I used offensive language. I
will strive to choose my words more carefully next time.

All of the following is my opinion -- one opinion among thousands
(there are over 2,200 people on this list).

I have been dismayed at discovering that there are people on this
mailing list who don't feel themselves to be "members" of this group.
I am of the opinion that there is only requirement to be a member of
this group -- you show up. That is, if you *wish* to be a member of
this group, in whatever form that takes (e.g., on the mailing list, a
regional conference participant, etc.) you *are*.

Also, what I was attempting to say (clumsily, apparently) is that I
believe that diversity is a great strength. Therefore, as a member of
this community (see above), I wish for a more diverse community. I
want more $underRepresentedClass to participate in Code4Lib, not
fewer.
Roy

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Wilhelmina Randtke]

MJ Ray,

When you say someone referred to "a group just for women", did you mean
when Bohyun Kim said "interests in a space for women"?

Because if you did, then you should not have used quotes, since you were
not quoting.  If that language you don't like came from somewhere else,
then please be more specific, because I didn't see it at the start of this
thread that I'm emailing on.

-Wilhelmina Randtke

On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 12:45 PM, MJ Ray  wrote:

> Karen Coyle 
> > [...] If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away
> > like so many start-up groups.
> >
> > I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part
> > of people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups.
> > I don't recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this
> > kind of resistance. [...]
>
> Well, will code4lib tolerate that discrimination?
>
> Is the discriminatory language used in the start of this thread
> appropriate for code4lib?
>
> The thread opener does not describe an equality campaign.  It
> described "a group for just women" and seemed to claim
> "gender-specific issues won't be addressed" by any group other than
> women-only.
>
> It feels like code4lib may be giving up and that the anti-harrassment
> policy is junk before it's given a reasonable go.
>
> Of course, setting up discriminatory spaces isn't harassment directly,
> so is on the fringe of the anti-harrassment policy.  Is there a
> code4lib equality policy?  Could we agree that everyone should able to
> use all of code4lib "without distinction[...] such as race, colour,
> sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or
> social origin, property, birth or other status"?  (Quote from UDHR)
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] #libtechwomen (was Re: Question abt the code4libwomen idea)

[Lisa Rabey]

Good afternoon,

Myself, Becky Yoose, and feelers out to a couple other people, are currently in 
the very early stages of thinking we should do something (tm) that is outside 
of Code4Lib.  The idea is a "group" (for a lack of a better word) that is 
independent / inclusive that won't be segregated from the rest of library land. 
 This should be encompassing for anyone who identifies themselves as female, 
and works in technology and in libraries. 

We're thinking:
*Activism
*Visibility
*Mentorships
*Inclusive 
*Independent of any existing organization, but should work with those 
organizations (ALA, LITA, ASIST, EDUCause, etc)

(And that's what we came up with this morning.)

If you're interested, please feel free to join us on #libtechwomen on IRC or 
email me privately or find me on twitter as @pnkrcklibrarian. 

Best,
Lisa






-- 
Lisa M. Rabey, MA, MLIS

Systems & Web Librarian
Grand Rapids Community College
p: 616.234.3786 | e: lra...@grcc.edu 
http://grcc.edu/library | http://grcc.edu/library/socialmedia 

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[MJ Ray]

Karen Coyle 
> [...] If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away 
> like so many start-up groups.
> 
> I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part 
> of people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups. 
> I don't recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this 
> kind of resistance. [...]

Well, will code4lib tolerate that discrimination?

Is the discriminatory language used in the start of this thread
appropriate for code4lib?

The thread opener does not describe an equality campaign.  It
described "a group for just women" and seemed to claim
"gender-specific issues won't be addressed" by any group other than
women-only.

It feels like code4lib may be giving up and that the anti-harrassment
policy is junk before it's given a reasonable go.

Of course, setting up discriminatory spaces isn't harassment directly,
so is on the fringe of the anti-harrassment policy.  Is there a
code4lib equality policy?  Could we agree that everyone should able to
use all of code4lib "without distinction[...] such as race, colour,
sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or
social origin, property, birth or other status"?  (Quote from UDHR)

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Jonathan Rochkind]

There being no rules about who can form a group does not mean there are no 
opinions about it, or that nobody should share an opinion.  Just the opposite, 
the community defines itself by sharing opinions and discussing them, not by 
rules. There is no contradiction between thinking something is a bad idea and 
thinking it is not prohibited by any rules, I am surprised to find you 
astonished by it. 

Yes, you don't need permission, you can just do it. But people will have 
opinions about what you do, and they'll share them.  That's how a community 
functions, no?   People are encouraged to float their ideas by the community 
and get community feedback and take that feedback into account -- but taking it 
into account doesn't mean you "have to" refrain from doing something if some 
people don't like it (especially when other people do), you can make your own 
decision. 

I'm not even going to talk about the particular plan here, because I think this 
general point is much more important. 

The idea that "rules" are the only thing that can or should guide's one course 
of action is absolutely antithetical to a well-functioning community, online or 
offline.  Thinking that either there should be a rule against something, or 
else nobody should resist or express opposition to anything that lacks a rule 
against it -- is a recipe for stultifying beuarocracy, not community. 

From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Karen Coyle 
[li...@kcoyle.net]
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 12:50 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

Code4lib appears to have no rules about who can and cannot form a group.
Therefore, if there are some folks who want a group, they should create
that group. If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away
like so many start-up groups.

I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part
of people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups.
I don't recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this
kind of resistance. In fact, we were recently reminded that if you want
something done in c4l you should just do it. There is no need to ask
permission. So, do it.

I think the only open question is: where? e.g. what platform?

kc

On 12/7/12 9:25 AM, Salazar, Christina wrote:
> Hi Bohyun,
>
> Thank you so much for raising this again. I'm still interested in such a 
> group.
>
> I found the terminology "separate but equal" (that some on this list chose to 
> use as a reason not to do this) offensive; it was not at all the spirit that 
> I'd originally proposed and no one had suggested either separate OR equal 
> other than detractors. In fact I said that anyone would be welcome. I 
> completely agree with what you're saying about there not being any reason why 
> we women couldn't do both (I think we're versatile that way). I'm pretty sure 
> I vaguely recall (maybe) there being some (similar) concerns about the local 
> c4ls and I would say it's very similar - no one says that just because a 
> person finds say, Appalachia.c4l useful, it detracts from the global c4l.
>
> If I can find other women who are willing to work together as a women in 
> library technology/coder/whatever support group, I will work to make 
> something like this happen. As someone pointed out, we don't need blessing 
> from anyone.
>
> If you will be there, I will look for you at the conference and we can 
> discuss further. If there are other women who are interested, go us.
>
> Christina Salazar
> Systems Librarian
> John Spoor Broome Library
> California State University, Channel Islands
> 805/437-3198
>
> p.s. Usual disclaimer about these opinions being my own and not reflecting 
> those of my workplace/employers.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of 
> Bohyun Kim
> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 8:14 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea
>
> Hi all,
>
> I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this question. 
> First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to have a code4lib 
> learning group with or without a mentoring program.
>
> But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there were 
> interests in a space for women, NOT as a separate group from code4lib BUT 
> more as just a small support and discussion group for just women, INSIDE the 
> c4l community not OUTSIDE of it. (Like an IG inside LITA or something like 
> that...).
>
> I just wanted to know if there are still women in code4lib who are interested 
> in this idea because gender-specific issues won't be addressed by a code4lib 
> learning group. (If this is the case, I am still interested in participating, 
> and I already set up #code4libwomen IRC channel.) Or, do we think that the 
> initial needs that led to the 

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Joseph Montibello]

kcoyle++

"Code4lib appears to have no rules about who can and cannot form a group.
Therefore, if there are some folks who want a group, they should create
that group."


Joe Montibello, MLIS
Library Systems Manager
Dartmouth College Library
603.646.9394
joseph.montibe...@dartmouth.edu








On 12/7/12 12:50 PM, "Karen Coyle"  wrote:

>Code4lib appears to have no rules about who can and cannot form a group.
>Therefore, if there are some folks who want a group, they should create
>that group. If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away
>like so many start-up groups.
>
>I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part
>of people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups.
>I don't recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this
>kind of resistance. In fact, we were recently reminded that if you want
>something done in c4l you should just do it. There is no need to ask
>permission. So, do it.
>
>I think the only open question is: where? e.g. what platform?
>
>kc
>
>On 12/7/12 9:25 AM, Salazar, Christina wrote:
>> Hi Bohyun,
>>
>> Thank you so much for raising this again. I'm still interested in such
>>a group.
>>
>> I found the terminology "separate but equal" (that some on this list
>>chose to use as a reason not to do this) offensive; it was not at all
>>the spirit that I'd originally proposed and no one had suggested either
>>separate OR equal other than detractors. In fact I said that anyone
>>would be welcome. I completely agree with what you're saying about there
>>not being any reason why we women couldn't do both (I think we're
>>versatile that way). I'm pretty sure I vaguely recall (maybe) there
>>being some (similar) concerns about the local c4ls and I would say it's
>>very similar - no one says that just because a person finds say,
>>Appalachia.c4l useful, it detracts from the global c4l.
>>
>> If I can find other women who are willing to work together as a women
>>in library technology/coder/whatever support group, I will work to make
>>something like this happen. As someone pointed out, we don't need
>>blessing from anyone.
>>
>> If you will be there, I will look for you at the conference and we can
>>discuss further. If there are other women who are interested, go us.
>>
>> Christina Salazar
>> Systems Librarian
>> John Spoor Broome Library
>> California State University, Channel Islands
>> 805/437-3198
>>
>> p.s. Usual disclaimer about these opinions being my own and not
>>reflecting those of my workplace/employers.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
>>Bohyun Kim
>> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 8:14 AM
>> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this
>>question. First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to have a
>>code4lib learning group with or without a mentoring program.
>>
>> But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there were
>>interests in a space for women, NOT as a separate group from code4lib
>>BUT more as just a small support and discussion group for just women,
>>INSIDE the c4l community not OUTSIDE of it. (Like an IG inside LITA or
>>something like that...).
>>
>> I just wanted to know if there are still women in code4lib who are
>>interested in this idea because gender-specific issues won't be
>>addressed by a code4lib learning group. (If this is the case, I am still
>>interested in participating, and I already set up #code4libwomen IRC
>>channel.) Or, do we think that the initial needs that led to the talk of
>>code4libwomen will be sufficiently met by having  a learning group
>>instead?  Personally, I don't see why we can have both code4libwomen and
>>code4liblearn inside code4lib if there are enough people who think that
>>these would make code4lib more useful to them and if this makes code4lib
>>serve more diverse interests of their members.
>>
>> So I am looking forward to hearing form other women in c4l on this! :)
>>
>> Cheers,
>> ~Bohyun
>
>-- 
>Karen Coyle
>kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net
>ph: 1-510-540-7596
>m: 1-510-435-8234
>skype: kcoylenet
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Karen Coyle]

Code4lib appears to have no rules about who can and cannot form a group. 
Therefore, if there are some folks who want a group, they should create 
that group. If it's successful, it's successful. If not, it'll fade away 
like so many start-up groups.


I'm astonished at the resistance to the formation of a group on the part 
of people who also insist that there are no rules about forming groups. 
I don't recall that any other proposal to set up a group has met this 
kind of resistance. In fact, we were recently reminded that if you want 
something done in c4l you should just do it. There is no need to ask 
permission. So, do it.


I think the only open question is: where? e.g. what platform?

kc

On 12/7/12 9:25 AM, Salazar, Christina wrote:

Hi Bohyun,

Thank you so much for raising this again. I'm still interested in such a group.

I found the terminology "separate but equal" (that some on this list chose to 
use as a reason not to do this) offensive; it was not at all the spirit that I'd 
originally proposed and no one had suggested either separate OR equal other than 
detractors. In fact I said that anyone would be welcome. I completely agree with what 
you're saying about there not being any reason why we women couldn't do both (I think 
we're versatile that way). I'm pretty sure I vaguely recall (maybe) there being some 
(similar) concerns about the local c4ls and I would say it's very similar - no one says 
that just because a person finds say, Appalachia.c4l useful, it detracts from the global 
c4l.

If I can find other women who are willing to work together as a women in 
library technology/coder/whatever support group, I will work to make something 
like this happen. As someone pointed out, we don't need blessing from anyone.

If you will be there, I will look for you at the conference and we can discuss 
further. If there are other women who are interested, go us.

Christina Salazar
Systems Librarian
John Spoor Broome Library
California State University, Channel Islands
805/437-3198

p.s. Usual disclaimer about these opinions being my own and not reflecting 
those of my workplace/employers.

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Bohyun 
Kim
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 8:14 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

Hi all,

I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this question. 
First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to have a code4lib 
learning group with or without a mentoring program.

But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there were 
interests in a space for women, NOT as a separate group from code4lib BUT more 
as just a small support and discussion group for just women, INSIDE the c4l 
community not OUTSIDE of it. (Like an IG inside LITA or something like that...).

I just wanted to know if there are still women in code4lib who are interested 
in this idea because gender-specific issues won't be addressed by a code4lib 
learning group. (If this is the case, I am still interested in participating, 
and I already set up #code4libwomen IRC channel.) Or, do we think that the 
initial needs that led to the talk of code4libwomen will be sufficiently met by 
having  a learning group instead?  Personally, I don't see why we can have both 
code4libwomen and code4liblearn inside code4lib if there are enough people who 
think that these would make code4lib more useful to them and if this makes 
code4lib serve more diverse interests of their members.

So I am looking forward to hearing form other women in c4l on this! :)

Cheers,
~Bohyun


--
Karen Coyle
kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net
ph: 1-510-540-7596
m: 1-510-435-8234
skype: kcoylenet

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Salazar, Christina]

Hi Bohyun,

Thank you so much for raising this again. I'm still interested in such a group.

I found the terminology "separate but equal" (that some on this list chose to 
use as a reason not to do this) offensive; it was not at all the spirit that 
I'd originally proposed and no one had suggested either separate OR equal other 
than detractors. In fact I said that anyone would be welcome. I completely 
agree with what you're saying about there not being any reason why we women 
couldn't do both (I think we're versatile that way). I'm pretty sure I vaguely 
recall (maybe) there being some (similar) concerns about the local c4ls and I 
would say it's very similar - no one says that just because a person finds say, 
Appalachia.c4l useful, it detracts from the global c4l.

If I can find other women who are willing to work together as a women in 
library technology/coder/whatever support group, I will work to make something 
like this happen. As someone pointed out, we don't need blessing from anyone.

If you will be there, I will look for you at the conference and we can discuss 
further. If there are other women who are interested, go us.

Christina Salazar
Systems Librarian
John Spoor Broome Library
California State University, Channel Islands
805/437-3198

p.s. Usual disclaimer about these opinions being my own and not reflecting 
those of my workplace/employers.

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Bohyun 
Kim
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 8:14 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

Hi all,

I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this question. 
First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to have a code4lib 
learning group with or without a mentoring program.

But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there were 
interests in a space for women, NOT as a separate group from code4lib BUT more 
as just a small support and discussion group for just women, INSIDE the c4l 
community not OUTSIDE of it. (Like an IG inside LITA or something like that...).

I just wanted to know if there are still women in code4lib who are interested 
in this idea because gender-specific issues won't be addressed by a code4lib 
learning group. (If this is the case, I am still interested in participating, 
and I already set up #code4libwomen IRC channel.) Or, do we think that the 
initial needs that led to the talk of code4libwomen will be sufficiently met by 
having  a learning group instead?  Personally, I don't see why we can have both 
code4libwomen and code4liblearn inside code4lib if there are enough people who 
think that these would make code4lib more useful to them and if this makes 
code4lib serve more diverse interests of their members.

So I am looking forward to hearing form other women in c4l on this! :)

Cheers,
~Bohyun

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Peter Murray]

Bohyun --

Thanks for taking a risk and posting your question.  open_discussion++

I don't have a good answer for you.  I think there is common agreement that 
ways are needed to bring new people into the Code4Lib community.  I don't have 
a good sense as to whether generalized community-orientation-guidance will help 
anyone/everyone feel welcome or whether targeted mentoring will help Code4Lib 
find a diversity and balance of viewpoints.  The only thing I know to try to do 
is start with the general and see where that gets us.


Peter

On Dec 7, 2012, at 11:13 AM, Bohyun Kim  wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this question. 
> First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to have a code4lib 
> learning group with or without a mentoring program.
> 
> But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there were 
> interests in a space for women, NOT as a separate group from code4lib BUT 
> more as just a small support and discussion group for just women, INSIDE the 
> c4l community not OUTSIDE of it. (Like an IG inside LITA or something like 
> that...).
> 
> I just wanted to know if there are still women in code4lib who are interested 
> in this idea because gender-specific issues won't be addressed by a code4lib 
> learning group. (If this is the case, I am still interested in participating, 
> and I already set up #code4libwomen IRC channel.) Or, do we think that the 
> initial needs that led to the talk of code4libwomen will be sufficiently met 
> by having  a learning group instead?  Personally, I don't see why we can have 
> both code4libwomen and code4liblearn inside code4lib if there are enough 
> people who think that these would make code4lib more useful to them and if 
> this makes code4lib serve more diverse interests of their members.
> 
> So I am looking forward to hearing form other women in c4l on this! :)
> 
> Cheers,
> ~Bohyun



-- 
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Assistant Director, Technology Services Development
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Re: [CODE4LIB] Mentorship Program

[MJ Ray]

Shaun Ellis 
> Thank you to Ranti for setting up the wiki page!  Please post your name 
> to that page as others have started to do if you have any interest in 
> being involved with the mentorship program.  It doesn't matter what your 
> gender is [...]

but your audio-visual ability does matter because disabled users are
currently unwelcome in code4lib's wiki and are called inhuman.

In case you'd forgotten, there's a reCaptcha on the account creation
page.  If you access it with javascript disabled, it includes the
Google-provided message "We need to make sure you are a human. Please
solve the challenge below, and click the I'm a Human button..."  The
re should stand for replace, for that and the reasons Anonymous gives.

Ideally, could it be replaced with some other protection(s),
such as multi-step forms, email validation and/or human approvals?

At least, could an email address be added to the account creation page
and some nice instructions added to the wiki's "Help" link?

> Mentee works for me, but The MIT program I referenced in an earlier 
> email uses the word "partner" instead.  [...]

Just as an aside: I didn't use mentee because it makes me think "liar".
(FR/ES/PT/...: mentir = EN: to lie), but I expect that's just me.

Regards,
-- 
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] Mentorship Program

[Shaun Ellis]

Thank you to Ranti for setting up the wiki page!  Please post your name 
to that page as others have started to do if you have any interest in 
being involved with the mentorship program.  It doesn't matter what your 
gender is to participate, but if you have a preference for who you'd 
like to be matched with, you can state it there and we'll do our best to 
meet your wishes.


Mentee works for me, but The MIT program I referenced in an earlier 
email uses the word "partner" instead.  I changed it to that on the wiki 
page to "partner", but if anyone has objections, we can hash it out on 
the wiki page... not worth putting everyone on list through a labeling 
debate.


-Shaun

On 12/7/12 9:54 AM, Joseph Montibello wrote:

Hi all,

I wouldn't want to crowd out women who are looking for this sort of
mentoring, but I (and other men) might be interested in being a mentee[1].
The flip side of MJ's logic (which I agree with) is that no men in the
pool of mentees means fewer opportunities for women to be mentors.

Just my two cents.
Joe Montibello, MLIS
Library Systems Manager
Dartmouth College Library
603.646.9394
joseph.montibe...@dartmouth.edu

[1] dumb aside on the word mentee - from Wikipedia, "The person in receipt
of mentorship may be referred to as a protégé (male), a protégée (female),
an apprentice or, in recent years, a mentee." Protégé(é) appeals to me
more than mentee, but maybe that's because my brain jumps from mentee to
mentees to Mentos. I don't want to volunteer to be dropped into a bottle
of soda! Also, I don't have enough linguistics/language history to know if
protégée is a female derivative of the male form, which would probably be
undesirable.

On 12/7/12 8:52 AM, "MJ Ray"  wrote:


Shaun Ellis 

Hi Rosalyn,
I agree that we should encourage women to step up and mentor other
women
at Code4Lib.  I also see the pairing of women mentors with women
mentees
as fitting into an overall mentorship program, and I would be
interested
in collaborating with you and others to help frame it out.


I think pairing would need to be done pretty carefully and I'm not
sure that only pairing women with women, for example, would be a good
thing.

Even ignoring my belief that it would be sexist, it could cause
practical problems by creating a feedback loop: fewer women in the
community probably means fewer women mentors available for women
learners, leading to slower promotion of women into the community.

Hope that explains,
--
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/


--
Shaun D. Ellis
Digital Library Interface Developer
Firestone Library, Princeton University
voice: 609.258.1698 | sha...@princeton.edu

[CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea

[Bohyun Kim]

Hi all,

I might upset some people with this, but I wanted to bring up this question. 
First, let me say that I think it is a terrific idea to have a code4lib 
learning group with or without a mentoring program.

But from what I read from the listserv, it seemed to me that there were 
interests in a space for women, NOT as a separate group from code4lib BUT more 
as just a small support and discussion group for just women, INSIDE the c4l 
community not OUTSIDE of it. (Like an IG inside LITA or something like that...).

I just wanted to know if there are still women in code4lib who are interested 
in this idea because gender-specific issues won't be addressed by a code4lib 
learning group. (If this is the case, I am still interested in participating, 
and I already set up #code4libwomen IRC channel.) Or, do we think that the 
initial needs that led to the talk of code4libwomen will be sufficiently met by 
having  a learning group instead?  Personally, I don't see why we can have both 
code4libwomen and code4liblearn inside code4lib if there are enough people who 
think that these would make code4lib more useful to them and if this makes 
code4lib serve more diverse interests of their members.

So I am looking forward to hearing form other women in c4l on this! :)

Cheers,
~Bohyun

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster

[Andrew Darby]

Another "code fore-mother" was Ada Lovelace (who also had the
distinction of having Lord Byron as a father):

http://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/adalovelace/

I've been doing the CS 101 course from Udacity with my 7 year old son,
where I just recently learned about Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper.
Grace Hopper was even on Letterman:

http://www.myvidster.com/video/425708/Grace_Hopper_on_Letterman


On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 7:34 AM, Jacobs, Jane W
 wrote:
> I've been lurking on this thread, but I really like the poster and the theme 
> it embodies.  I think it would also be great to acknowledge our code 
> fore-mother, Henriette Avram (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henriette_Avram) 
> Unfortunately, a quick Google didn't spot any photos of her with a mainframe. 
> A more serious search might turn up something better.


-- 
Andrew Darby
Head, Web & Emerging Technologies
University of Miami Libraries

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster (subtler version)

[Sam Kome]

Would it be sacrilege to replace "COBOL" with "CODE4LIB". On the one hand, 
Hopper. On the other hand, Cobol.  It burns!

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Doran, 
Michael D
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 6:34 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster (subtler version)

Hi Bess,



> LOVE the poster idea!



Thanks!



> +1 to removing the male/female symbols, though, I agree with Jonathan

> that a subtler message is more effective.



Easily done, see the new subtler version below. (And higher res version 
available at http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/code4lib/2013poster.html)



[cid:image002.jpg@01CDD455.8EEF5290]



-- Michael



[1] Higher res at http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/code4lib/2013poster.html



> -Original Message-

> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of

> Bess Sadler

> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 6:36 PM

> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU

> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster

>

> LOVE the poster idea!

>

> +1 to removing the male/female symbols, though, I agree with Jonathan

> that a subtler message is more effective.

>

> Bess

>

> On Dec 6, 2012, at 3:39 PM, Jonathan Rochkind 
> mailto:rochk...@jhu.edu>> wrote:

>

> > I like the picture a lot, but I'd take the male/female symbols out of

> it, I think they're cheesy and the point is better made more subtly and

> implicitly just by the image itself, rather than beating people over the

> head with it with the gender symbols.

> >

> > But I also have no idea why "open up the door" is apropos.

> >

> > On 12/6/2012 6:24 PM, Doran, Michael D wrote:

> >> I have come up with an unofficial Code4lib 2013 conference poster.

> It was inspired by the recent discussions exploring ways to be more

> gender inclusive in our community, to "open up the door".

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> Although often unacknowledged, women have been coders since the

> beginning.  The photo is from the Computer History Museum website, which

> states "In 1952, mathematician Grace Hopper completed what is considered

> to be the first compiler, a program that allows a computer user to use

> English-like words instead of numbers." [1]  Props there!  The photo was

> actually taken in 1961 and shows Ms. Hopper in front of UNIVAC magnetic

> tape drives and holding a COBOL programming manual [2].

> >>

> >> [cid:image002.jpg@01CDD3D6.93CD2690]

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> Bonus points for knowing additional reasons why "open up the door" is

> apropos.

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> -- Michael

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> [1] http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?year=1952

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> [2] http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/accession/102635875

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> Also see terms of use: http://www.computerhistory.org/terms/

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian

> >>

> >> # University of Texas at Arlington

> >>

> >> # 817-272-5326 office

> >>

> >> # 817-688-1926 mobile

> >>

> >> # do...@uta.edu

> >>

> >> # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster

[Doran, Michael D]

Hi Jonathan,

> Aha, thus the hippy 70s style font used too, heheh. (I actually
> like that font, what is it?)

The font is "Berlin Sans FB Demi" and apparently Berlin Sans had its origins in 
the 1920s [1].

-- Michael

[1] http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/fontbureau/berlin-sans/

> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Jonathan Rochkind
> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 9:12 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster
> 
> Aha, thus the hippy 70s style font used too, heheh. (I actually like
> that font, what is it?) Maybe instead of the male/female symbols, you
> want to add some flowers and peace signs.
> 
> From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Doran,
> Michael D [do...@uta.edu]
> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 10:10 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster
> 
> > I could be wrong on this guess however.
> 
> Since Code4lib 2013 will be in Chicago, "open up the door" is also a nod
> to the song "Chicago (We Can Change the world)" by Graham Nash (of
> Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young) [1].  It's a social justice protest
> song about the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in
> Chicago and the trial of the Chicago Eight.  The line "Rules and
> regulations, who needs them; Open up the door" seems like an apt motto
> for code4lib.
> 
> -- Michael
> 
> [1] http://www.elyrics.net/read/g/graham-nash-lyrics/chicago-lyrics.html
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > Suchy, Daniel
> > Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 7:21 PM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster
> >
> > "Open the pod bay doors please, Hal"
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSIKBliboIo
> >
> > I could be wrong on this guess however.
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > On Dec 6, 2012, at 3:25 PM, "Doran, Michael D"
> > mailto:do...@uta.edu>> wrote:
> >
> > I have come up with an unofficial Code4lib 2013 conference poster.  It
> > was inspired by the recent discussions exploring ways to be more
> gender
> > inclusive in our community, to "open up the door".
> >
> >
> >
> > Although often unacknowledged, women have been coders since the
> > beginning.  The photo is from the Computer History Museum website,
> which
> > states "In 1952, mathematician Grace Hopper completed what is
> considered
> > to be the first compiler, a program that allows a computer user to use
> > English-like words instead of numbers." [1]  Props there!  The photo
> was
> > actually taken in 1961 and shows Ms. Hopper in front of UNIVAC
> magnetic
> > tape drives and holding a COBOL programming manual [2].
> >
> > [cid:image002.jpg@01CDD3D6.93CD2690]
> >
> >
> >
> > Bonus points for knowing additional reasons why "open up the door" is
> > apropos.
> >
> >
> >
> > -- Michael
> >
> >
> >
> > [1] http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?year=1952
> >
> >
> >
> > [2] http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/accession/102635875
> >
> >
> >
> > Also see terms of use: http://www.computerhistory.org/terms/
> >
> >
> >
> > # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian
> >
> > # University of Texas at Arlington
> >
> > # 817-272-5326 office
> >
> > # 817-688-1926 mobile
> >
> > # do...@uta.edu
> >
> > # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster

[Jonathan Rochkind]

Aha, thus the hippy 70s style font used too, heheh. (I actually like that font, 
what is it?) Maybe instead of the male/female symbols, you want to add some 
flowers and peace signs. 

From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Doran, Michael 
D [do...@uta.edu]
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 10:10 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster

> I could be wrong on this guess however.

Since Code4lib 2013 will be in Chicago, "open up the door" is also a nod to the 
song "Chicago (We Can Change the world)" by Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, 
Nash, and Young) [1].  It's a social justice protest song about the riots at 
the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the trial of the Chicago 
Eight.  The line "Rules and regulations, who needs them; Open up the door" 
seems like an apt motto for code4lib.

-- Michael

[1] http://www.elyrics.net/read/g/graham-nash-lyrics/chicago-lyrics.html

> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Suchy, Daniel
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 7:21 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster
>
> "Open the pod bay doors please, Hal"
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSIKBliboIo
>
> I could be wrong on this guess however.
> Dan
>
>
> On Dec 6, 2012, at 3:25 PM, "Doran, Michael D"
> mailto:do...@uta.edu>> wrote:
>
> I have come up with an unofficial Code4lib 2013 conference poster.  It
> was inspired by the recent discussions exploring ways to be more gender
> inclusive in our community, to "open up the door".
>
>
>
> Although often unacknowledged, women have been coders since the
> beginning.  The photo is from the Computer History Museum website, which
> states "In 1952, mathematician Grace Hopper completed what is considered
> to be the first compiler, a program that allows a computer user to use
> English-like words instead of numbers." [1]  Props there!  The photo was
> actually taken in 1961 and shows Ms. Hopper in front of UNIVAC magnetic
> tape drives and holding a COBOL programming manual [2].
>
> [cid:image002.jpg@01CDD3D6.93CD2690]
>
>
>
> Bonus points for knowing additional reasons why "open up the door" is
> apropos.
>
>
>
> -- Michael
>
>
>
> [1] http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?year=1952
>
>
>
> [2] http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/accession/102635875
>
>
>
> Also see terms of use: http://www.computerhistory.org/terms/
>
>
>
> # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian
>
> # University of Texas at Arlington
>
> # 817-272-5326 office
>
> # 817-688-1926 mobile
>
> # do...@uta.edu
>
> # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster

[Doran, Michael D]

> I could be wrong on this guess however.

Since Code4lib 2013 will be in Chicago, "open up the door" is also a nod to the 
song "Chicago (We Can Change the world)" by Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, 
Nash, and Young) [1].  It's a social justice protest song about the riots at 
the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the trial of the Chicago 
Eight.  The line "Rules and regulations, who needs them; Open up the door" 
seems like an apt motto for code4lib.  

-- Michael

[1] http://www.elyrics.net/read/g/graham-nash-lyrics/chicago-lyrics.html

> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Suchy, Daniel
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 7:21 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster
> 
> "Open the pod bay doors please, Hal"
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSIKBliboIo
> 
> I could be wrong on this guess however.
> Dan
> 
> 
> On Dec 6, 2012, at 3:25 PM, "Doran, Michael D"
> mailto:do...@uta.edu>> wrote:
> 
> I have come up with an unofficial Code4lib 2013 conference poster.  It
> was inspired by the recent discussions exploring ways to be more gender
> inclusive in our community, to "open up the door".
> 
> 
> 
> Although often unacknowledged, women have been coders since the
> beginning.  The photo is from the Computer History Museum website, which
> states "In 1952, mathematician Grace Hopper completed what is considered
> to be the first compiler, a program that allows a computer user to use
> English-like words instead of numbers." [1]  Props there!  The photo was
> actually taken in 1961 and shows Ms. Hopper in front of UNIVAC magnetic
> tape drives and holding a COBOL programming manual [2].
> 
> [cid:image002.jpg@01CDD3D6.93CD2690]
> 
> 
> 
> Bonus points for knowing additional reasons why "open up the door" is
> apropos.
> 
> 
> 
> -- Michael
> 
> 
> 
> [1] http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?year=1952
> 
> 
> 
> [2] http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/accession/102635875
> 
> 
> 
> Also see terms of use: http://www.computerhistory.org/terms/
> 
> 
> 
> # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian
> 
> # University of Texas at Arlington
> 
> # 817-272-5326 office
> 
> # 817-688-1926 mobile
> 
> # do...@uta.edu
> 
> # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/

[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Applications Developer - Harvard Library Innovation Lab at Harvard University

[jobs]

**Web Applications Developer**  
  
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• Designs, develops, tests, documents and deploys new applications and
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• Works with design experts to adapt existing and create new software-based
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• Provides project management support

• Interfaces with partners and clients to determine scope of development
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• Ability to collaborate and bring great energy to an existing team

• Other related duties as assigned

  
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• At least two years of professional experience designing, implementing,
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Information Systems), MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science)
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• Experience with version control systems. Git and github
preferred

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MySQL, Solr, elasticsearch

• Strong understanding of how the Web works and focus on
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• Comfort with *NIX operating systems

• Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines.

• Advanced knowledge of the full life cycle of software development: from
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Re: [CODE4LIB] Mentorship Program

[Sam Kome]

+1
Male, coded in prehistoric times, now do more research and administration. Want 
to learn Pyramid just well enough to make really terrible web front ends for my 
really terrible python ETL scripts.

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Joseph 
Montibello
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 6:55 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Mentorship Program

Hi all,

I wouldn't want to crowd out women who are looking for this sort of mentoring, 
but I (and other men) might be interested in being a mentee[1].
The flip side of MJ's logic (which I agree with) is that no men in the pool of 
mentees means fewer opportunities for women to be mentors.

Just my two cents.
Joe Montibello, MLIS
Library Systems Manager
Dartmouth College Library
603.646.9394
joseph.montibe...@dartmouth.edu

[1] dumb aside on the word mentee - from Wikipedia, "The person in receipt of 
mentorship may be referred to as a protégé (male), a protégée (female), an 
apprentice or, in recent years, a mentee." Protégé(é) appeals to me more than 
mentee, but maybe that's because my brain jumps from mentee to mentees to 
Mentos. I don't want to volunteer to be dropped into a bottle of soda! Also, I 
don't have enough linguistics/language history to know if protégée is a female 
derivative of the male form, which would probably be undesirable.

On 12/7/12 8:52 AM, "MJ Ray"  wrote:

>Shaun Ellis 
>> Hi Rosalyn,
>> I agree that we should encourage women to step up and mentor other 
>>women  at Code4Lib.  I also see the pairing of women mentors with 
>>women mentees  as fitting into an overall mentorship program, and I 
>>would be interested  in collaborating with you and others to help 
>>frame it out.
>
>I think pairing would need to be done pretty carefully and I'm not sure 
>that only pairing women with women, for example, would be a good thing.
>
>Even ignoring my belief that it would be sexist, it could cause 
>practical problems by creating a feedback loop: fewer women in the 
>community probably means fewer women mentors available for women 
>learners, leading to slower promotion of women into the community.
>
>Hope that explains,
>--
>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] Mentorship Program

[Joseph Montibello]

Hi all,

I wouldn't want to crowd out women who are looking for this sort of
mentoring, but I (and other men) might be interested in being a mentee[1].
The flip side of MJ's logic (which I agree with) is that no men in the
pool of mentees means fewer opportunities for women to be mentors.

Just my two cents.
Joe Montibello, MLIS
Library Systems Manager
Dartmouth College Library
603.646.9394
joseph.montibe...@dartmouth.edu

[1] dumb aside on the word mentee - from Wikipedia, "The person in receipt
of mentorship may be referred to as a protégé (male), a protégée (female),
an apprentice or, in recent years, a mentee." Protégé(é) appeals to me
more than mentee, but maybe that's because my brain jumps from mentee to
mentees to Mentos. I don't want to volunteer to be dropped into a bottle
of soda! Also, I don't have enough linguistics/language history to know if
protégée is a female derivative of the male form, which would probably be
undesirable.

On 12/7/12 8:52 AM, "MJ Ray"  wrote:

>Shaun Ellis 
>> Hi Rosalyn,
>> I agree that we should encourage women to step up and mentor other
>>women 
>> at Code4Lib.  I also see the pairing of women mentors with women
>>mentees 
>> as fitting into an overall mentorship program, and I would be
>>interested 
>> in collaborating with you and others to help frame it out.
>
>I think pairing would need to be done pretty carefully and I'm not
>sure that only pairing women with women, for example, would be a good
>thing.
>
>Even ignoring my belief that it would be sexist, it could cause
>practical problems by creating a feedback loop: fewer women in the
>community probably means fewer women mentors available for women
>learners, leading to slower promotion of women into the community.
>
>Hope that explains,
>-- 
>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] Mentorship Program

[MJ Ray]

Shaun Ellis 
> Hi Rosalyn,
> I agree that we should encourage women to step up and mentor other women 
> at Code4Lib.  I also see the pairing of women mentors with women mentees 
> as fitting into an overall mentorship program, and I would be interested 
> in collaborating with you and others to help frame it out.

I think pairing would need to be done pretty carefully and I'm not
sure that only pairing women with women, for example, would be a good
thing.

Even ignoring my belief that it would be sexist, it could cause
practical problems by creating a feedback loop: fewer women in the
community probably means fewer women mentors available for women
learners, leading to slower promotion of women into the community.

Hope that explains,
-- 
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] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster

[Jacobs, Jane W]

I've been lurking on this thread, but I really like the poster and the theme it 
embodies.  I think it would also be great to acknowledge our code fore-mother, 
Henriette Avram (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henriette_Avram) Unfortunately, a 
quick Google didn't spot any photos of her with a mainframe. A more serious 
search might turn up something better.





[cid:image001.jpg@01CDD44D.52678A20]





After all, without her, what would we, CODE4LIBbers, have to complain about!  
MARC is pass� now, but some 45 years ago it was pretty visionary.  Moreover, 
you've got to admire its sheer durability.



JJ



-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Doran, 
Michael D
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 6:25 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Chicago 2013 poster



I have come up with an unofficial Code4lib 2013 conference poster.  It was 
inspired by the recent discussions exploring ways to be more gender inclusive 
in our community, to "open up the door".







Although often unacknowledged, women have been coders since the beginning.  The 
photo is from the Computer History Museum website, which states "In 1952, 
mathematician Grace Hopper completed what is considered to be the first 
compiler, a program that allows a computer user to use English-like words 
instead of numbers." [1]  Props there!  The photo was actually taken in 1961 
and shows Ms. Hopper in front of UNIVAC magnetic tape drives and holding a 
COBOL programming manual [2].



[cid:image002.jpg@01CDD3D6.93CD2690]







Bonus points for knowing additional reasons why "open up the door" is apropos.







-- Michael







[1] http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?year=1952







[2] http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/accession/102635875







Also see terms of use: http://www.computerhistory.org/terms/







# Michael Doran, Systems Librarian



# University of Texas at Arlington




# 817-272-5326 office



# 817-688-1926 mobile



# do...@uta.edu



# http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/












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