Re: [CODE4LIB] Do we really want two Blacklight pre-conferences?
Bess, No objections from me for more help during the RailsBridge session! Jason On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM, Bess Sadler wrote: > I am looking at the pre-conference sign up and here's what I notice: > > - not many folks signed up for the morning Blacklight session > - lots of folks signed up for the morning RailsBridge session > - lots of folks signed up for the afternoon Blacklight session > - lots of folks signed up for the afternoon Hydra session > > I am reaching the conclusion that we do not need the morning Blacklight > session. I would like to cancel the morning Blacklight session and help out > in the RailsBridge workshop instead, but I'm happy to have two Blacklight > sessions if we have the demand for it. > > Are there any objections to canceling the morning Blacklight session? > > Bess >
[CODE4LIB] Do we really want two Blacklight pre-conferences?
I am looking at the pre-conference sign up and here's what I notice: - not many folks signed up for the morning Blacklight session - lots of folks signed up for the morning RailsBridge session - lots of folks signed up for the afternoon Blacklight session - lots of folks signed up for the afternoon Hydra session I am reaching the conclusion that we do not need the morning Blacklight session. I would like to cancel the morning Blacklight session and help out in the RailsBridge workshop instead, but I'm happy to have two Blacklight sessions if we have the demand for it. Are there any objections to canceling the morning Blacklight session? Bess
Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea
MJ, when you put everything under Equality, it dilutes each individual purpose. I find this type of response aggravating, actually (and enough that I'm actually sending an email (which I never do) about this!) Women have different issues than other groups - even stuff like when you have a kid and take a year off, how do you keep up on your mad programming skillz? Or program with pregnancy-brain? We often have different ways to look at things - obviously not less, but different. But in a predominantly male field it's easy to get lost or feel like an outsider (or heck, to be assumed in marketing!) If you want to be inclusive, you need to have a supportive environment. It's probably hard for anyone to imagine themselves a part of community when being outnumbered 20 to 1, especially with responses that dismiss something that multiple women are interested in. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of MJ Ray Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:26 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Question abt the code4libwomen idea > On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 6:38 PM, Bess Sadler wrote: > > There have been some contradictory statements made about > > #libtechwomen because it was an emerging idea, and like code4lib, > > there is no formal power structure or authority. There is no > > requirement that one be female to participate, [...] That is good to know and a big improvement. > > The suggestion has been made that the name "libtechwomen" might not > > be welcoming to someone who wants to participate but does not > > identify as a woman. We have already discussed changing it and > > welcome suggestions. I suggest libtechEquality - any progress with other suggestions? Cary Gordon > Are there folks out there who think that you can only be in one IRC > room at a time? If I want to be in the #190cmtall room, nobody in > #code4lib would know, nor would it be any of their business. Are there > people here who really feel threatened by this? That's not really a similar thing, but might indicate other problems. Would we not be troubled by code4lib, just because it could be kept hidden and you could use code4lib anyway? Regards, -- MJ Ray Setchey, Norfolk, England
[CODE4LIB] Job: Research Developer, Digital Resource and Database of Palaeography, Manuscripts and Diplomatic (DigiPal) at King's College London
Job ref G6/AAV/1236/12/JM Closing date 1 January 2013 The Department of Digital Humanities (DDH), King's College London is looking for a highly motivated and technically sophisticated individual to work as a developer on the research project "Digital Resource and Database of Palaeography, Manuscripts and Diplomatic" (DigiPal). The position will involve designing and developing computer tools and methods to facilitate digital scholarship in the study of medieval and ancient handwriting and documents. DDH is an international leader in the application of technology in research in the arts and humanities, and in the social sciences. It is in the School of Arts and Humanities, and undertakes research on a collaborative basis across discipline, institutional and national boundaries: it has collaborative relationships across King's College and with a large number of institutions and bodies in the UK and internationally. DDH has 13 established staff, and 16 research staff working on research projects. It has generated over £17 million in research grants over the past 7 years, and is involved in more than 30 major research projects, with funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the Leverhulme Trust and the Andrew W Mellon Foundation. DDH is responsible for the MA programmes in Digital Culture and Society, and Digital Humanities; it also runs undergraduate Digital Humanities modules. DDH hosts the King's Visualisation Laboratory. It has recently merged with the Centre for e-Research (CeRch), involving collaboration in research and joint responsibility for an MA programme in Digital Asset Management. **Details** The successful candidate for this position will have wide experience in modelling structured data and developing tools to search, query, retrieve and display them using relational databases and related technologies; in designing, writing and modifying programs which facilitate content creation; and collaborating in the development of integrated interfaces for web publication. Experience in creating and manipulating structured data with a range of RDB- related and web-delivery standards and technologies (SQL, Django/Python, Javascript/JQuery) is essential. Familiarity with ontologies, text processing techniques and standards-compliant XHTML and CSS is highly desirable, as is experience in the modelling of humanities data, especially that relating to manuscripts and documents. In addition you will need to have an understanding of how research is conducted in the humanities and social sciences and you will be expected to make a contribution to the departmental research profile. The successful candidate will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently. The successful candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to document their work in clear written English. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 January 2013 Equality of opportunity is College policy. **Salary** The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications, within the Grade 6 scale, currently £31,020 to £37,012, per annum plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance **Post duration** Fixed term contract for 18 months. **Contact** For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Peter Stokes on 020 7848 2813, or via email at peter.sto...@kcl.ac.uk. Further details and application packs are available on the College's website at [www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs](http://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs). All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number G6/AAV/1236/12/JM. If you have any queries please contact your Recruitment Co-ordinator at recruitmentte...@kcl.ac.uk Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5084/
[CODE4LIB] Job: E-resources Librarian at Bath Spa University
Location: Newton Park, Bath Line Manager: Deputy Director (Electronic Services) Salary: £24,520 - £29,249 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Ref: 12/12/1791 Closing date: 12 noon GMT, 2 January 2013 Interview date: 24 January 2013 **About us** Bath Spa University's vision is to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise. With innovative teaching and learning, focussed research excellence and state-of-the-art facilities, we put our students at the very centre of all we do. We offer you the best of everything. We're a modern, forward-thinking university based in a city steeped in heritage. We offer a tranquil working environment that's full of people with energy. And we combine a focus on transforming the lives of our students with a commitment to developing the careers of our staff. The Library team support teaching, learning and research throughout the University, in collaboration with staff and students. We provide information resources in a range of formats, environments that facilitate study and learning in a variety of ways, and support for the development of information literacy to enable students make the best use of learning resources. **About the role** Responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of the University's electronic resources and management systems including the LMS, Symphony from SirsiDynix, you will be expected to manage EZproxy, OpenAthens and other authentication matters. You'll also assist in the development of the discovery service and the University's institutional repository, and improve access to all electronic resources. Contributing to strategic planning, policy development and objective setting for the Library Service, you'll establish and maintain effective working relationships across the University. A key function will be to contribute to promoting the Library's services through developing the LIS webpages, managing the Library's social media presence, and analysing statistics on usage of the electronic resources. **About you** We are ideally looking for a Chartered Librarian with a first degree or above in a Library and Information Science related discipline. You should have a minimum of two years' professional experience in a library and/or information environment, and have good technical knowledge of LMS functions, electronic information services and web-based technologies. With excellent customer service and ICT skills, you will be a strong communicator and have the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of team. A committed professional with an analytical approach to problem solving, you will also have a positive approach to change and development. For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Alison Baud, Director of Library and Information Services, on 01225 875634 or a.b...@bathspa.ac.uk. **How to apply** Further details and application forms are available the university website. Our jobs are like our courses: open to all Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5083/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Content Management Assistant at American Planning Association
**Job Description** ABOUT THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change. **THE APA TEAM** As a thought leader and national professional membership organization, the American Planning Association is heavily invested in providing comprehensive, authoritative, and practical information via print and electronic publication channels. The APA is seeking an intelligent and creative individual who is motivated to contribute to the organization's ambitious electronic publications and data management initiatives. **JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT** The Content Management Assistant manages and tracks copyright and other permissions agreements for all APA content. The position acts as a liaison to print and e-publications vendors and works with graphic designers, editors, and IT staff to manage final design files and metadata records for all content. The position works closely with the Manager of Content Strategy to maintain integrity of metadata and works with the editorial team, Manager of Content Strategy, and Digital Asset Coordinator to coordinate publishing and QA schedules. **Position Duties Include:** • Serves as contact for print and e-publications vendors. • Acts as liaison with R. R. Bowker, Library of Congress, external distributors, and other partners to obtain and distribute key publications data (ISBN , ISSN, LCCN assignment, etc.) • Maintains precise records of copyright permissions obtained from authors. • Handles inbound permissions requests in structured and consistent fashion • Assists Manager of Content Strategy with recordkeeping related to relationships with aggregators and other content partners (EBSCO, Copyright Clearance Center, etc.) • Performs quality checks on all publication metadata assigned by editorial team. • Maintains files for author contracts and permissions. • Assists Manager of Content Strategy with development and enforcement of file management best practices. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field. • Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. • Knowledge of standard publications practices. • Working knowledge in Adobe CS5 and Adobe InCopy and working knowledge of XML, metadata, and taxonomies. • Awareness of e-publications standards and developing trends. • Ability to manage a high volume of records with efficiency and accuracy. • Fluency with standard applications in Microsoft Office Suite. **WHY JOIN THE TEAM** • Join a talented and motivated team • Work in a creative, fun, and collaborative environment using latest technologies • Excellent benefits, vacation, and competitive salary • Excellent opportunity for professional growth **HOW TO APPLY** Send cover letter (required) and resume to: itj...@planning.org The American Planning Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5082/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Head of Web Services (Ohio University Libraries, Ohio) at Ohio University
On 12/13/2012 10:40 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Head of Web Services The Ohio University Libraries seeks applications and nominations for an innovative and collaborative professional to provide leadership and direction as Head of Web Services. This recently formed department will bring vision and expertise to planning, developing, implementing and maintaining robust web technology supporting the Libraries' mission. More details from the Univ site: LocationAthens Campus [45701] Typically 8-5, M-F. Some evenings and weekends may be required Pay Grade Admin & Professional |87| Posting End Date01/27/2013
[CODE4LIB] Job: Evening Supervisor at Cornell University
The Cornell University Library is seeking an Evening Supervisor in Access Services. Under the general direction of the Access Services Librarian is responsible for Olin/Kroch or Uris Library during late evening hours (10:30 PM - 2:30 AM) during fall/spring academic year. Responsibilities include overseeing operation of the building including access services and media. Responsible for the security of patrons, staff, collections, and buildings. Hours: Sunday through Thursday 10:30 pm until 2:30 am. Hours will change with the needs of the library. This is a 9-month, part-time, renewable term position (academic year). Qualifications: Bachelors, preferably in the humanities or social sciences, with 2-4 years experience or equivalent combination. Broad academic background and intellectual interests. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with a variety of people in an academic setting. Ability to interpret, clarify, and analyze users' questions, and make appropriate judgments. Ability to learn independently. Two years public services experience. Previous supervisory experience. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a busy public services setting, and ability to work calmly under pressure. Must work well as a member of a team and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. Familiarity with PCs and Windows required. Library experience preferred. Electronic database searching experience, teaching experience, or knowledge of a foreign language desirable. Experience with, and appreciation for, the academic research process desirable. Background check may be required. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new CornellNYC Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5072/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Head of Web Services (Ohio University Libraries, Ohio) at Ohio University
Head of Web Services The Ohio University Libraries seeks applications and nominations for an innovative and collaborative professional to provide leadership and direction as Head of Web Services. This recently formed department will bring vision and expertise to planning, developing, implementing and maintaining robust web technology supporting the Libraries' mission. The successful candidate will be joining the Libraries at an exciting time because a new strategic plan is underway, with its vision of the Libraries as being a "dynamic gateway for the discovery, creation and exchange of knowledge, which enables students, faculty and staff to realize their promise and to achieve excellence." Responsibilities Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Head of Web Services is the primary planner for the Libraries' web development, its productivity tools and public computing. The Head of Web services will work closely with staff to develop responsive and progressive services and applications to match a rapidly changing information landscape. In collaboration with other department heads, this individual provides critical leadership for the planning, evaluation, development and promotion of the Libraries' current and next generation of web services and information systems. The Head of Web Services serves as an adviser to the University Libraries' senior management team as it pertains to the developments in information technology, policy, security, management and resource needs. The Head directs the assignments of a staff of three and represents the Libraries on campus and at OhioLINK committees, as well as regional and national organizations. Specifically, the Head of Web Services' departmental duties include: • Collaborates with the Libraries' department heads to plan and implement future web interfaces, technologies and innovations to the Web site, a WordPress site, in order to ensure a dynamic, interactive and user-friendly experience. • Manages the Libraries' Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system, including regular system maintenance and performance improvements. • Designs, operates and maintains specialized library systems, such as proxy server and EBSCO Discovery service. • Oversees innovation in the Libraries' mobile presence. • Assists with the maintenance and implementation of CONTENTdm and Omeka, as needed. • Develops and maintains a productive, service-oriented staff by overseeing and mentoring the supervision and training in the department, providing oversight for personnel actions, and providing opportunities for educational and experiential growth. • Communicates complex technical issues effectively to a variety of stakeholders; works closely with Ohio University's Office of Information Technology to ensure effective, efficient and user-oriented services across the Libraries. • Serves as the lead implementer for OhioLINK technology projects. • Pursues and administers grant proposals for the Libraries' technology projects. • Engages in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations and participation in regional and national associations as part of the continuing commitment to bring best practices and innovative services to Ohio University students and faculty. Minimum Qualifications • A Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA- accredited institution. • An understanding of the role and the influence of networked scholarly resources in meeting the diverse teaching, learning and research needs of a university community. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with web and content-management systems, integrated library systems, discovery systems, computer hardware and software, and network operating systems. • Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in a library technology environment. • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to data-informed decision making processes. • Excellent interpersonal skills to enable communication of complex technology issues and strategies to a diverse community • Successful supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications • Experience administering an Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system. • Experience developing and maintaining library proxy servers, link resolvers, mobile applications, content management systems, and discovery services. • Experience with open source and LAMP-based applications used in libraries • Experience leading teams and fostering collaborative relationships. • Experience writing and administering grants. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5069/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Two PhD positions in Cultural Heritage Search at Universiteit van Amsterdam
The Allard Pierson Museum of Archaeology is part of the UvA heritage division and the University Library, and closely collaborates with the Faculty of Humanities on digital media in and around the museum and its extensive collections of the civilizations of ancient Egypt, the Near East, the Greek World, Etruria and the Roman Empire. Starting in February 2013, the Allard Pierson Museum and the department of Media Studies of the Faculty of Humanities participate for four years in the EU-FP7 funded project on "Material EncounterS with Cultural Heritage" (meSch) as part of an international consortium. Project Description The core problem underlying all digital artifacts is the loss of materiality which is crucial to the appreciation of traditional cultural heritage: how to make digital artifacts tangible in ways that transfer the feeling of materiality, authenticity, or "aura"? The Material EncounterS with digital Cultural Heritage (meSch) project will design, develop and deploy tools that connect the physical experience of museums and exhibitions with relevant digital cross-media information in novel ways - allowing visitors to "touch the story." A wealth of digital cultural heritage content is available in on- line repositories and archives. However, this rich context is accessible in limited ways and remains separated from the traditional exhibition of objects inside the museum. MeSch will bridge the gap between visitors' cultural heritage experience on-site and on-line by providing a platform for the creation of tangible smart exhibits. This includes an authoring toolkit that enables heritage professionals to compose physical/digital narratives to be mapped to interactive artifacts, which can be embedded into sensor-rich "smart objects" that unlock this information in physical smart exhibits. Three large- scale case studies in different museums will provide test beds for the real- world evaluation of meSch technology with the public and cultural heritage stakeholders. Position 1: Search and recommendation over rich data The first candidate will contribute to the technical infrastructure of meSch, and work on search and recommendation over rich museum data; enriching and linking data to external (re)sources; customization and personalization; and transaction log analysis. Requirements A research oriented master's degree (MSc or MA); a strong background in: i) information retrieval, especially search and recommendation, ii) semi-structured data, semantic annotation, and linked data, iii) interactive information access; solid programming skills are a must; and research experience or demonstrable interest in cultural and scientific heritage is a definite advantage. Position 2: Case studies and evaluation The second candidate will contribute to the deployment in a realistic museum context, and work on suitable use cases, the design of the authoring environment, extensive case studies with curators (back office) and visitors (front office), evaluation strategies, and formative and summative evaluations of meSch tools and the resulting smart exhibitions. Requirements A research oriented master's degree (MA or MSc); a strong background in: i) digital heritage collections, ii) traditional heritage descriptions, iii) access to (digital) heritage; experience with museum and/or heritage collections is a must; and research experience or demonstrable interest in presenting (digital) heritage narratives is a definite advantage. Job Description The candidates are expected to: complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration (see text below); regularly present intermediate research results at international workshops and conferences, and publish them in proceedings and journals; collaborate with the other researchers in the meSch project and in the university; participate in the organization of research activities and events at the Allard Pierson Museum such as exhibitions, conferences, workshops and joint publications; assist in teaching activities of the Faculty of Humanities. The meSch consortium consists of 12 partners: DEN (Netherlands), Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Italy), Museo Storico Italiano della Guerra (Italy), Museon (Netherlands), Sheffield Hallam University (UK, coordinator), University Carlos III Madrid (Spain), University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of Limerick (Ireland), University of Strathclyde (UK), University of Stuttgart (Germany), Waag Society (Netherlands), and eCTRL Solutions (Italy). The PhD candidates will actively collaborate with researchers across Europe, and we envisage visits to other partners on a regular basis. Appointment The PhD candidates will be appointed for 4 years for 0.8 fte. The salary for the position (on a full-time basis) will be €2,042 during the first year (gross per month) and will reach €2,612 during the fourth year, in accordance with the CAO for Dutch universities. Job
