Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Brad Rhoads]

You might also look at http://www.teamlab.com/saas.aspx.

And FWIW, I've been collecting PM related links at
https://delicious.com/bdrhoa/projectmanagement
---
www.maf.org/rhoads
www.ontherhoads.org


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:15 PM, Brad Rhoads  wrote:

> Actually you can get it up and running on Amazon in few minutes.
> http://bitnami.org/stack/redmine
> ---
> www.maf.org/rhoads
> www.ontherhoads.org
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 11:45 AM, John Fink  wrote:
>
>> We use Redmine, and we're pretty happy with it. It's often used for
>> software, but we've found it very helpful for a range of projects.
>>
>> It does require that you run it locally iirc, and therefore will require
>> that you have someone who can (or can learn) to deploy Rails apps.
>>
>> jf
>> On 2013-01-14 1:41 PM, "Eric Phetteplace"  wrote:
>>
>> > Redmine  is an open source solution in this
>> > space.
>> > I haven't used it so I can't speak for its quality.
>> >
>> > Best,
>> > Eric
>> >
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Schwartz, Raymond <
>> schwart...@wpunj.edu
>> > >wrote:
>> >
>> > > Adam,
>> > >
>> > > Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45
>> day
>> > > free trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray
>> > >
>> > > -Original Message-
>> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
>> Of
>> > > Adam Traub
>> > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
>> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>> > >
>> > > Hi Kun,
>> > >
>> > > I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small
>> group,
>> > it
>> > > is pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles
>> > > distribution and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for
>> > > time-tracking, it has done a very good job for a couple of the
>> projects
>> > > I've worked on.  I've noticed a few people get excited about the
>> ability
>> > > for it to store files and have "wikis" (called "whiteboards" in
>> > Basecamp),
>> > > though it is easy to outgrow the free version quickly.  I generally
>> use
>> > it
>> > > as a scheduling, to-do list (with assignments), and email system.  You
>> > can
>> > > always complement the file storage with Dropbox or an internal file
>> > system.
>> > >
>> > > Cheers,
>> > > Adam Traub
>> > >
>> > > -Original Message-
>> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
>> Of
>> > > Lin, Kun
>> > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
>> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>> > > Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>> > >
>> > > Hi all,
>> > >
>> > > Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone
>> has
>> > > any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team
>> > and
>> > > our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and
>> for
>> > > record tacking purposes.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks
>> > > Kun
>> > >
>> >
>>
>
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Nate Hill]

Been using Podio with some friends and kind of like it.

https://podio.com/

N

On Monday, January 14, 2013, Brad Rhoads wrote:

> Actually you can get it up and running on Amazon in few minutes.
> http://bitnami.org/stack/redmine
> ---
> www.maf.org/rhoads
> www.ontherhoads.org
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 11:45 AM, John Fink 
> >
> wrote:
>
> > We use Redmine, and we're pretty happy with it. It's often used for
> > software, but we've found it very helpful for a range of projects.
> >
> > It does require that you run it locally iirc, and therefore will require
> > that you have someone who can (or can learn) to deploy Rails apps.
> >
> > jf
> > On 2013-01-14 1:41 PM, "Eric Phetteplace" >
> wrote:
> >
> > > Redmine  is an open source solution in this
> > > space.
> > > I haven't used it so I can't speak for its quality.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Schwartz, Raymond <
> schwart...@wpunj.edu 
> > > >wrote:
> > >
> > > > Adam,
> > > >
> > > > Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45
> > day
> > > > free trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray
> > > >
> > > > -Original Message-
> > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU]
> On Behalf
> > Of
> > > > Adam Traub
> > > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
> > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 
> > > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > > >
> > > > Hi Kun,
> > > >
> > > > I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small
> group,
> > > it
> > > > is pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles
> > > > distribution and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for
> > > > time-tracking, it has done a very good job for a couple of the
> projects
> > > > I've worked on.  I've noticed a few people get excited about the
> > ability
> > > > for it to store files and have "wikis" (called "whiteboards" in
> > > Basecamp),
> > > > though it is easy to outgrow the free version quickly.  I generally
> use
> > > it
> > > > as a scheduling, to-do list (with assignments), and email system.
>  You
> > > can
> > > > always complement the file storage with Dropbox or an internal file
> > > system.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Adam Traub
> > > >
> > > > -Original Message-
> > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU]
> On Behalf
> > Of
> > > > Lin, Kun
> > > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
> > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 
> > > > Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone
> has
> > > > any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small
> team
> > > and
> > > > our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and
> for
> > > > record tacking purposes.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Kun
> > > >
> > >
> >
>


-- 
Nate Hill
nathanielh...@gmail.com
http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/
http://www.natehill.net

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Brad Rhoads]

Actually you can get it up and running on Amazon in few minutes.
http://bitnami.org/stack/redmine
---
www.maf.org/rhoads
www.ontherhoads.org


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 11:45 AM, John Fink  wrote:

> We use Redmine, and we're pretty happy with it. It's often used for
> software, but we've found it very helpful for a range of projects.
>
> It does require that you run it locally iirc, and therefore will require
> that you have someone who can (or can learn) to deploy Rails apps.
>
> jf
> On 2013-01-14 1:41 PM, "Eric Phetteplace"  wrote:
>
> > Redmine  is an open source solution in this
> > space.
> > I haven't used it so I can't speak for its quality.
> >
> > Best,
> > Eric
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Schwartz, Raymond  > >wrote:
> >
> > > Adam,
> > >
> > > Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45
> day
> > > free trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > > Adam Traub
> > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > >
> > > Hi Kun,
> > >
> > > I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small group,
> > it
> > > is pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles
> > > distribution and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for
> > > time-tracking, it has done a very good job for a couple of the projects
> > > I've worked on.  I've noticed a few people get excited about the
> ability
> > > for it to store files and have "wikis" (called "whiteboards" in
> > Basecamp),
> > > though it is easy to outgrow the free version quickly.  I generally use
> > it
> > > as a scheduling, to-do list (with assignments), and email system.  You
> > can
> > > always complement the file storage with Dropbox or an internal file
> > system.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Adam Traub
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > > Lin, Kun
> > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
> > > any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team
> > and
> > > our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
> > > record tacking purposes.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Kun
> > >
> >
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] XMP Metadata to tab-delemited file

[Roy Tennant]

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 4:57 PM, Simon Spero  wrote:
> What does ContentMFDM expect in it's tab separated files?

That would be CONTENTmfdm to you, Simon. Or CONTENTMFdm, depending on
how the product manager rules on proper usage. ;-)
Roy

Re: [CODE4LIB] XMP Metadata to tab-delemited file

[Simon Spero]

XMP uses a subset of RDF/XML, with a few  limitations thrown in to make
reification and provenance tracking impossible, but hey who needs metadata.

I'm not sure if XSLT is particularly well suited to anything, but it ought
to be possible to cruft something up.  I would still recommend following
Owen's suggestion of using an RDF toolkit of some kind to take hide the
details of any sequences etc.  I can point you at a few people at NIST who
might be able to give some advice.

What does ContentMFDM expect in it's tab separated files?

Simon

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Owen Stephens  wrote:

> I'm not familiar with what XMP RDF/XML looks like but it might be worth
> using an RDF parser rather than using XSLT?
>
> Graphite (http://graphite.ecs.soton.ac.uk/) is pretty easy to use if you
> are comfortable with PHP
>
> Owen
>
> On 14 Jan 2013, at 19:09, Kyle Banerjee  wrote:
>
> > On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Michael Hopwood  >wrote:
> >
> >> I got as far as producing XMP RDF/XML files but the problem then
> remains;
> >> how to usefully manage these via XSLT transforms?
> >>
> >> The problem is that XMP uses an RDF syntax that comes in many flavours
> and
> >> doesn't result in a predictable set of xpaths to apply the XSLT to.
> >
> > XSLT is not a good tool for many kinds of XML processing. In your
> > situation, string processing or scanning for what tags are present and
> then
> > outputting in delimited text so you know what is where is probably a
> better
> > way to go.
> >
> > kyle
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] Help with WordPress for Code4Lib Journal

[Tom Keays]

I spent the past week teaching myself how to properly use Git and have
finally updated the repository with Mark's contribution to the Code4Lib
Journal Issue Manager plugin.

https://github.com/tomkeays/issue-manager

Thanks again for the help.
Tom

On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Tom Keays  wrote:

> The Code4Lib Journal is now running an up-to-date version of WordPress on
> our server and all of our plugins are similarly updated and operational.
> I'd especially like to acknowledge the contribution of Mark Pernotto, whose
> good knowledge of the WordPress codex allowed him to see the problem that I
> could not, and write a revised Issue Manager plugin. I'll post the revised
> code to GitHub in the next week or so. Thanks again to the other
> code4libbers that also offered to help. This group's generousity and
> expertise is great.
>
> For the Code4Lib Journal, many thanks!
>
> Tom
>

[CODE4LIB] Job Posting / Loose-Leaf Filers

[Suzanne Richards]

Apologies for the cross postings  . . . . . .



LAC Group seeks experienced part-time Loose-Leaf Filers on behalf of our 
client, a prestigious global law firm. Qualified candidates needed for the 
locations listed below. Please include your location of choice in your cover 
letter.



Work Locations Available

* Washington, DC

* Wilmington, DE

* Fall Church, VA

* Pittsburgh, PA

* Philadelphia, PA



 Responsibilities:

* Organize and file all loose-leaf supplements (e.g. CCH, BNA, Lexis, 
RIA, West, DJ, etc.) pocket parts, newsletters, journals and periodicals

* General clerical tasks (e.g. bar-coding, re-shelving) related to 
managing physical collections

* Updating client integrated library system (ILS) Softlink Liberty 
records to reflect added holdings

* Sorting and checking in mail



Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution

* Minimum two years of law firm experience performing required duties

* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal 
environment

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Client-focused service orientation



For immediate consideratihttps://twitter.com/LAC_Jobs on, please visit 
http://goo.gl/1lMcu



Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/LAC_Jobs
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the 
workplace.

[CODE4LIB] Job: Job opening: Software/Web Application Developer at MCA Chicago at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago

[jobs]

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a full-time Software/Web
Application Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain innovative
solutions for online and digital initiatives; design, develop, maintain, and
improve the MCA website, coordinating with designers and front-end developers
on user experiences/interfaces; develop, maintain, and improve the website's
back-end code and content management system. He/she will also provide internal
technical support for the e-commerce program(s); assist and advise other
departments on technology interfaces and applications; participate in user-
centered research through usability testing, interviews, usage analysis, and
rapid prototyping; and design, prototype, and build user-centered web sites
and applications for mobile devices.

  
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or other
related field required. Three to five years professional experience in
software and web application development required. Proven experience with
clean, semantically correct HTML(5), CSS, and expert knowledge in developing
with object-oriented programming languages, databases, jQuery/JavaScript, and
PHP/MySQL required. Web development will occur in WordPress, so experience
creating custom WordPress themes and plugins, and using AJAX with WordPress is
key (having publicly published themes and plugins is a bonus). Must be
proficient with Adobe Creative Suite applications, both Mac and Windows
platforms, and have strong knowledge of online best practices, SEO, and modern
web design trends. Creation and use of web services (i.e. REST), secure
application and E-commerce gateway development experience, and PCI knowledge
is a plus. Ideal candidate will have familiarity with responsive design
development, mobile application development, and basic Linux server
setup/maintenance. Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills,
ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure while maintaining acute
attention to detail. General mobility throughout all museum properties and
ability to communicate clearly in English required. Schedule is Monday through
Friday, 9am to 5pm, with evening and weekend hours if needed.

  
Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for
Software/Web Application Developer position by email to j...@mcachicago.org.
Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of
Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only
one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5572/

[CODE4LIB] Job: Electronic Services Librarian at Delta State University

[jobs]

Provides leadership in the planning, development, and management of a broad
range of library electronic services, computing and networking systems,
including SirsiDynix, numerous remote databases, and the library's Web pages.
Works with several database and software consortia, recommends purchases and
maintains hardware and software, coordinates user training and support, serves
as liaison with campus Information Technology Services. Assists with
collection development and outreach services. Supervises a Library Technology
Associate. This is 12 month tenure track faculty position.

  
Environment: Library Services includes eleven librarians, one archivist and
ten support staff.

  
Delta State University is a public institution providing a comprehensive
undergraduate and graduate curriculum to over 4,000 students. DSU offers 13
baccalaureate degrees in 38 majors and seeks to meet the need for advanced
training in certain fields by providing programs of study for 11 master's
degrees, the Educational Specialist degree and the Doctor of Education degree.

  
MLS from an ALA-accredited program; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills; demonstrated creative problem solving abilities and
initiative; excellent organizational and analytical skills; knowledge of
integrated library systems, networking, hardware and software as they relate
to delivery of library services; Windows, and familiarity with emerging trends
in information technology.

  
Highly Desired: Two years of relevant experience in a library or information
technology setting and knowledge of SirsiDynix and Web design.

  
The anticipated start date is February 1, 2013. Applications received by
December 7, 2012 will receive priority consideration.

  



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5568/

[CODE4LIB] Job: Special Projects Coordinator (7593) at American University

[jobs]

This position will provide support for various Law Library special projects,
including the creation and organization of archival, special collections and
institutional repository digital materials. These projects
include, but are not limited to the establishment of a Digital Commons for the
promotion and dissemination of faculty and student scholarship and other
initiatives under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Library
and Information Resources. This position will also
participate in the reference desk rotation.

  
  
Educational Requirements:

A Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited
program or a similar advanced degree is required.

  
Minimum Requirements:

- 1 to 3 years of library experience using automated library systems 
(preferably Innovative Interfaces' Millennium ILS)  
- Knowledge of library practice and procedure  
- Advanced classification skills that will allow best practices to be followed 
for the creation and organization and access to the archival and Digital 
Commons collections  
- In-depth knowledge of digital protocols  
- Practical experience with computer systems, word processing, and spreadsheet 
software  
- Accuracy and attention to detail  
- Ability to work independently  
- Ability to analyze a problem and formulate a logical solution  
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as this 
position will be interacting regularly with other staff, students, faculty, and 
external contacts  
  
Additional Information:

This is a 12 month position that includes benefits.



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Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Alisak Sanavongsay]

When we first started looking for a project management system, we used this 
list on wikipedia ==> 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_project_management_software 

Regards,
Alisak.

Alisak Sanavongsay  Digital Assets Programmer  http://library.ucmerced.edu  
209.201.9073  asanavong...@ucmerced.edu





On Jan 14, 2013, at 1:07 PM, P Williams  wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> Good thread!  I've captured this list (so far) and some of the comments in
> the wiki .  Feel free
> to add, edit or delete.
> 
> I like Trac [http://trac.edgewall.org/] for project life-cyle tracking.  It
> ties together issue tracking, documentation wiki, and source code browsing.
> 
> Tricia
> 
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Jason Casden  wrote:
> 
>> We have been using Trello[1] for several projects and so far it's been
>> getting rave reviews all around. We've used Basecamp quite a bit and it's
>> an excellent project communication tool, but it sometimes fell a little
>> short when it came to the ticket-y use cases--specifically, planning and
>> discussion around smaller chunks of work could be difficult. Trello
>> provides a clean interface that solves the many of our more pressing issues
>> for smaller projects, including:
>> 
>> 1) Feature-specific discussion and prioritization.
>> 2) Simple bug tracking.
>> 3) Recording actionable output of meetings to improve continuity between
>> planning sessions as well as to easily document a common understanding of
>> project goals.
>> 4) Killing code block by structuring the project as a pipeline of
>> clearly-defined tasks.
>> 5) Providing a place where any project member's random ideas can be
>> recorded before they're forgotten.
>> 6) Encouraging open debate outside of meetings.
>> 7) Providing a nice one-handed mobile interface for our colleagues with
>> newborns.
>> 
>> We've found that the system is intuitive both for very-technical and
>> less-technical colleagues and has helped to reduce the cognitive load
>> associated with keeping project history in memory. We have also been using
>> Google Docs for document management and GitHub for code management, but
>> haven't yet tried integrating Trello with GitHub[2][3]. I love the limits
>> the Trello developers have embraced, but it will sometimes come up short
>> when compared to some more complex project management systems (e.g. time
>> tracking, elevated project manager privileges, scheduling and chart
>> generation, document management). The current version is "free forever"[4],
>> although I think there are plans to offer a paid package with additional
>> features.
>> 
>> Jason
>> 
>> [1] https://trello.com/
>> [2] https://github.com/zanker/github-trello
>> [3] https://zapier.com/zapbook/github/trello/
>> [4] https://trello.com/privacy
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:
>> 
>>> Jira, which we use for major projects, is not open source. Atlassian
>>> does provide Jira and Confluence — their wiki tool — free of charge to
>>> open source projects.
>>> 
>>> Jira is a big hammer, and to get the most out of it, you need someone
>>> to devote a significant amount of time to configuring and maintaining
>>> it. While it is usable out of the box, it is not any better in that
>>> form than Redmine or myriad other, lighter weight and easier to manage
>>> alternatives.
>>> 
>>> Cary
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Kaile Zhu  wrote:
 We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I
>> see
>>> the strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my
>> recommendation:
>>> Jira (project management/bug reporting system used by professional
>> software
>>> development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
>> Of
>>> Mau, Trish
 Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
 To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
 Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
 
 I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do
>>> the job: https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans
>>> starting at $3/year. There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you
>>> can communicate with your team, create and assign tasks, and post
>>> events/deadlines.
 
 Trish
 
 Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
 Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5
>> tel. 604
>>> 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
 
 The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position
>> of
>>> Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message,
>> please
>>> e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
 -Original Message-
 From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
>> Of
>>> Cary Gordon
 Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
 To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
 Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
 
 

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

[Fleming, Declan]

<3

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ian 
Walls
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:03 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

>From the UIC Forum, bus route 12: http://goo.gl/maps/zyPx5, about every
10-15 minutes

-Ian

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of 
Fleming, Declan
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 2:30 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

There WILL be a shuttle to WHITE CASTLE, RIGHT FRANCIS?!?  

D

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary 
Gordon
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 1:52 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

It is 5.2 miles from the hotel to the venue if you stop at White Castle "on 
your way".

http://goo.gl/maps/GUApw

On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Jay Luker  wrote:
> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Esmé Cowles  wrote:
>
>>
>> I am personally looking forward to the walk.  Though I live in 
>> Florida, I've lived in colder places and have appropriate coats, etc.
>> And I don't have any mobility issues, and routinely walk a few miles 
>> just
for fun.
>>
>> But if I didn't already own cold-weather gear that I would never need 
>> in Florida, I would not be looking forward to walking a mile, early 
>> in the morning or late at night, in February, in Chicago, where I 
>> could reasonably expect it to be in the ballpark of 20°F.
>>
>
>
> From the overhead map I was a bit horrified, with the route running 
> right parallel/adjacent to the huge freeway there. But I just "walked"
> the stretch from Crowne Plaza to the UIC Forum on Google Street View 
> and it didn't seem too bad.
>
> --jay
>
> PS, I hope you like Greek food.



--
Cary Gordon
The Cherry Hill Company
http://chillco.com

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Timothy A. Lepczyk]

We have people that use either Asana or Trello. Free and simple.

Tim


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:07 PM, P Williams
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Good thread!  I've captured this list (so far) and some of the comments in
> the wiki .  Feel
> free
> to add, edit or delete.
>
> I like Trac [http://trac.edgewall.org/] for project life-cyle tracking.
>  It
> ties together issue tracking, documentation wiki, and source code browsing.
>
> Tricia
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Jason Casden  wrote:
>
> > We have been using Trello[1] for several projects and so far it's been
> > getting rave reviews all around. We've used Basecamp quite a bit and it's
> > an excellent project communication tool, but it sometimes fell a little
> > short when it came to the ticket-y use cases--specifically, planning and
> > discussion around smaller chunks of work could be difficult. Trello
> > provides a clean interface that solves the many of our more pressing
> issues
> > for smaller projects, including:
> >
> > 1) Feature-specific discussion and prioritization.
> > 2) Simple bug tracking.
> > 3) Recording actionable output of meetings to improve continuity between
> > planning sessions as well as to easily document a common understanding of
> > project goals.
> > 4) Killing code block by structuring the project as a pipeline of
> > clearly-defined tasks.
> > 5) Providing a place where any project member's random ideas can be
> > recorded before they're forgotten.
> > 6) Encouraging open debate outside of meetings.
> > 7) Providing a nice one-handed mobile interface for our colleagues with
> > newborns.
> >
> > We've found that the system is intuitive both for very-technical and
> > less-technical colleagues and has helped to reduce the cognitive load
> > associated with keeping project history in memory. We have also been
> using
> > Google Docs for document management and GitHub for code management, but
> > haven't yet tried integrating Trello with GitHub[2][3]. I love the limits
> > the Trello developers have embraced, but it will sometimes come up short
> > when compared to some more complex project management systems (e.g. time
> > tracking, elevated project manager privileges, scheduling and chart
> > generation, document management). The current version is "free
> forever"[4],
> > although I think there are plans to offer a paid package with additional
> > features.
> >
> > Jason
> >
> > [1] https://trello.com/
> > [2] https://github.com/zanker/github-trello
> > [3] https://zapier.com/zapbook/github/trello/
> > [4] https://trello.com/privacy
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Cary Gordon 
> wrote:
> >
> > > Jira, which we use for major projects, is not open source. Atlassian
> > > does provide Jira and Confluence — their wiki tool — free of charge to
> > > open source projects.
> > >
> > > Jira is a big hammer, and to get the most out of it, you need someone
> > > to devote a significant amount of time to configuring and maintaining
> > > it. While it is usable out of the box, it is not any better in that
> > > form than Redmine or myriad other, lighter weight and easier to manage
> > > alternatives.
> > >
> > > Cary
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Kaile Zhu  wrote:
> > > > We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I
> > see
> > > the strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my
> > recommendation:
> > > Jira (project management/bug reporting system used by professional
> > software
> > > development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly
> > > >
> > > > -Original Message-
> > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> > Of
> > > Mau, Trish
> > > > Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
> > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > > >
> > > > I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might
> do
> > > the job: https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans
> > > starting at $3/year. There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but
> you
> > > can communicate with your team, create and assign tasks, and post
> > > events/deadlines.
> > > >
> > > > Trish
> > > >
> > > > Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
> > > > Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5
> > tel. 604
> > > 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
> > > >
> > > > The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position
> > of
> > > Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message,
> > please
> > > e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
> > > > -Original Message-
> > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> > Of
> > > Cary Gordon
> > > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
> > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > > >
> > > > I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project
> > > managemen

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[P Williams]

Hi All,

Good thread!  I've captured this list (so far) and some of the comments in
the wiki .  Feel free
to add, edit or delete.

I like Trac [http://trac.edgewall.org/] for project life-cyle tracking.  It
ties together issue tracking, documentation wiki, and source code browsing.

Tricia

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Jason Casden  wrote:

> We have been using Trello[1] for several projects and so far it's been
> getting rave reviews all around. We've used Basecamp quite a bit and it's
> an excellent project communication tool, but it sometimes fell a little
> short when it came to the ticket-y use cases--specifically, planning and
> discussion around smaller chunks of work could be difficult. Trello
> provides a clean interface that solves the many of our more pressing issues
> for smaller projects, including:
>
> 1) Feature-specific discussion and prioritization.
> 2) Simple bug tracking.
> 3) Recording actionable output of meetings to improve continuity between
> planning sessions as well as to easily document a common understanding of
> project goals.
> 4) Killing code block by structuring the project as a pipeline of
> clearly-defined tasks.
> 5) Providing a place where any project member's random ideas can be
> recorded before they're forgotten.
> 6) Encouraging open debate outside of meetings.
> 7) Providing a nice one-handed mobile interface for our colleagues with
> newborns.
>
> We've found that the system is intuitive both for very-technical and
> less-technical colleagues and has helped to reduce the cognitive load
> associated with keeping project history in memory. We have also been using
> Google Docs for document management and GitHub for code management, but
> haven't yet tried integrating Trello with GitHub[2][3]. I love the limits
> the Trello developers have embraced, but it will sometimes come up short
> when compared to some more complex project management systems (e.g. time
> tracking, elevated project manager privileges, scheduling and chart
> generation, document management). The current version is "free forever"[4],
> although I think there are plans to offer a paid package with additional
> features.
>
> Jason
>
> [1] https://trello.com/
> [2] https://github.com/zanker/github-trello
> [3] https://zapier.com/zapbook/github/trello/
> [4] https://trello.com/privacy
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:
>
> > Jira, which we use for major projects, is not open source. Atlassian
> > does provide Jira and Confluence — their wiki tool — free of charge to
> > open source projects.
> >
> > Jira is a big hammer, and to get the most out of it, you need someone
> > to devote a significant amount of time to configuring and maintaining
> > it. While it is usable out of the box, it is not any better in that
> > form than Redmine or myriad other, lighter weight and easier to manage
> > alternatives.
> >
> > Cary
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Kaile Zhu  wrote:
> > > We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I
> see
> > the strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my
> recommendation:
> > Jira (project management/bug reporting system used by professional
> software
> > development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > Mau, Trish
> > > Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > >
> > > I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do
> > the job: https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans
> > starting at $3/year. There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you
> > can communicate with your team, create and assign tasks, and post
> > events/deadlines.
> > >
> > > Trish
> > >
> > > Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
> > > Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5
> tel. 604
> > 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
> > >
> > > The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position
> of
> > Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message,
> please
> > e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > Cary Gordon
> > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > >
> > > I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project
> > management. I get the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing
> > system.
> > >
> > > For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are
> > lots of good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you
> > can host yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge
> > community, is widely used in the library wor

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Rosalyn Metz]

cazzerson++


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Jason Casden  wrote:

> We have been using Trello[1] for several projects and so far it's been
> getting rave reviews all around. We've used Basecamp quite a bit and it's
> an excellent project communication tool, but it sometimes fell a little
> short when it came to the ticket-y use cases--specifically, planning and
> discussion around smaller chunks of work could be difficult. Trello
> provides a clean interface that solves the many of our more pressing issues
> for smaller projects, including:
>
> 1) Feature-specific discussion and prioritization.
> 2) Simple bug tracking.
> 3) Recording actionable output of meetings to improve continuity between
> planning sessions as well as to easily document a common understanding of
> project goals.
> 4) Killing code block by structuring the project as a pipeline of
> clearly-defined tasks.
> 5) Providing a place where any project member's random ideas can be
> recorded before they're forgotten.
> 6) Encouraging open debate outside of meetings.
> 7) Providing a nice one-handed mobile interface for our colleagues with
> newborns.
>
> We've found that the system is intuitive both for very-technical and
> less-technical colleagues and has helped to reduce the cognitive load
> associated with keeping project history in memory. We have also been using
> Google Docs for document management and GitHub for code management, but
> haven't yet tried integrating Trello with GitHub[2][3]. I love the limits
> the Trello developers have embraced, but it will sometimes come up short
> when compared to some more complex project management systems (e.g. time
> tracking, elevated project manager privileges, scheduling and chart
> generation, document management). The current version is "free forever"[4],
> although I think there are plans to offer a paid package with additional
> features.
>
> Jason
>
> [1] https://trello.com/
> [2] https://github.com/zanker/github-trello
> [3] https://zapier.com/zapbook/github/trello/
> [4] https://trello.com/privacy
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:
>
> > Jira, which we use for major projects, is not open source. Atlassian
> > does provide Jira and Confluence — their wiki tool — free of charge to
> > open source projects.
> >
> > Jira is a big hammer, and to get the most out of it, you need someone
> > to devote a significant amount of time to configuring and maintaining
> > it. While it is usable out of the box, it is not any better in that
> > form than Redmine or myriad other, lighter weight and easier to manage
> > alternatives.
> >
> > Cary
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Kaile Zhu  wrote:
> > > We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I
> see
> > the strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my
> recommendation:
> > Jira (project management/bug reporting system used by professional
> software
> > development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > Mau, Trish
> > > Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > >
> > > I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do
> > the job: https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans
> > starting at $3/year. There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you
> > can communicate with your team, create and assign tasks, and post
> > events/deadlines.
> > >
> > > Trish
> > >
> > > Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
> > > Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5
> tel. 604
> > 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
> > >
> > > The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position
> of
> > Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message,
> please
> > e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf
> Of
> > Cary Gordon
> > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
> > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> > >
> > > I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project
> > management. I get the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing
> > system.
> > >
> > > For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are
> > lots of good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you
> > can host yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge
> > community, is widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively
> > quickly.
> > >
> > > We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning
> > product called Alchemy, which is in beta.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Cary
> > >
> > >
> > > On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi Kun,
> > >>
> > >> I guess the firs

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Jason Casden]

We have been using Trello[1] for several projects and so far it's been
getting rave reviews all around. We've used Basecamp quite a bit and it's
an excellent project communication tool, but it sometimes fell a little
short when it came to the ticket-y use cases--specifically, planning and
discussion around smaller chunks of work could be difficult. Trello
provides a clean interface that solves the many of our more pressing issues
for smaller projects, including:

1) Feature-specific discussion and prioritization.
2) Simple bug tracking.
3) Recording actionable output of meetings to improve continuity between
planning sessions as well as to easily document a common understanding of
project goals.
4) Killing code block by structuring the project as a pipeline of
clearly-defined tasks.
5) Providing a place where any project member's random ideas can be
recorded before they're forgotten.
6) Encouraging open debate outside of meetings.
7) Providing a nice one-handed mobile interface for our colleagues with
newborns.

We've found that the system is intuitive both for very-technical and
less-technical colleagues and has helped to reduce the cognitive load
associated with keeping project history in memory. We have also been using
Google Docs for document management and GitHub for code management, but
haven't yet tried integrating Trello with GitHub[2][3]. I love the limits
the Trello developers have embraced, but it will sometimes come up short
when compared to some more complex project management systems (e.g. time
tracking, elevated project manager privileges, scheduling and chart
generation, document management). The current version is "free forever"[4],
although I think there are plans to offer a paid package with additional
features.

Jason

[1] https://trello.com/
[2] https://github.com/zanker/github-trello
[3] https://zapier.com/zapbook/github/trello/
[4] https://trello.com/privacy


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:

> Jira, which we use for major projects, is not open source. Atlassian
> does provide Jira and Confluence — their wiki tool — free of charge to
> open source projects.
>
> Jira is a big hammer, and to get the most out of it, you need someone
> to devote a significant amount of time to configuring and maintaining
> it. While it is usable out of the box, it is not any better in that
> form than Redmine or myriad other, lighter weight and easier to manage
> alternatives.
>
> Cary
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Kaile Zhu  wrote:
> > We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I see
> the strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my recommendation:
> Jira (project management/bug reporting system used by professional software
> development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Mau, Trish
> > Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> >
> > I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do
> the job: https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans
> starting at $3/year. There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you
> can communicate with your team, create and assign tasks, and post
> events/deadlines.
> >
> > Trish
> >
> > Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
> > Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5 tel. 604
> 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
> >
> > The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position of
> Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message, please
> e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Cary Gordon
> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> >
> > I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project
> management. I get the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing
> system.
> >
> > For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are
> lots of good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you
> can host yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge
> community, is widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively
> quickly.
> >
> > We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning
> product called Alchemy, which is in beta.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Cary
> >
> >
> > On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz 
> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Kun,
> >>
> >> I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project
> >> management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something
> >> more like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up
> >> communication on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project
> >> list that you can keep track 

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Cary Gordon]

Jira, which we use for major projects, is not open source. Atlassian
does provide Jira and Confluence — their wiki tool — free of charge to
open source projects.

Jira is a big hammer, and to get the most out of it, you need someone
to devote a significant amount of time to configuring and maintaining
it. While it is usable out of the box, it is not any better in that
form than Redmine or myriad other, lighter weight and easier to manage
alternatives.

Cary

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Kaile Zhu  wrote:
> We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I see the 
> strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my recommendation: Jira 
> (project management/bug reporting system used by professional software 
> development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Mau, 
> Trish
> Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>
> I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do the 
> job: https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans starting at 
> $3/year. There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you can communicate 
> with your team, create and assign tasks, and post events/deadlines.
>
> Trish
>
> Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
> Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5 tel. 604 
> 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
>
> The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position of 
> Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message, please 
> e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary 
> Gordon
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>
> I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project management. I 
> get the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing system.
>
> For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are lots 
> of good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you can host 
> yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge community, is 
> widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively quickly.
>
> We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning 
> product called Alchemy, which is in beta.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cary
>
>
> On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz  wrote:
>
>> Hi Kun,
>>
>> I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project
>> management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something
>> more like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up
>> communication on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project
>> list that you can keep track of?  Are you trying to just outline what it is 
>> that your projects are?
>>
>> If you're looking for a ticketing system I like GitHub Ticketing --
>> its free and easy to use.  If you're primarily worried about keeping
>> up communication with a different groups, google groups can suffice 9 times
>> out of 10.   If you're just looking to keep track of a list of projects,
>> you might be able to get away with something simple like a Google Form
>> that submits to a spreadsheet.  If you're just outlining what your
>> projects are you could just start off by creating project one pagers
>> (ala Tito
>> Sierra
>> ).
>>
>> My recommendation would be to start off small (and free).  After a few
>> months, re-evaluate and see where you are.  Maybe you'll realize you
>> need something more robust (Unfuddle instead of GitHub Ticketing;
>> Basecamp instead of Google Groups; time management planning instead of
>> lists of projects; formal project plans instead of one pagers;).
>>
>> Rosalyn
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Lin, Kun  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone
>>> has any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small
>>> team and our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their
>>> ideas and for record tacking purposes.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Kun
>>>



-- 
Cary Gordon
The Cherry Hill Company
http://chillco.com

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Sean Hannan]

As someone that's had to fight with maintaining a Jira system for the last 6
years, I'm going to have to steer people away from it. It's a giant pain in
the ass (in my experience).

If you go with Jira, at the very least, go with a hosted solution. You don't
want Jira's blood on your hands. It smells bad. And it glows green.

-Sean


On 1/14/13 3:06 PM, "Kaile Zhu"  wrote:

> We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I see the
> strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my recommendation: Jira
> (project management/bug reporting system used by professional software
> development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Mau,
> Trish
> Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> 
> I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do the
> job: https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans starting at
> $3/year. There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you can communicate
> with your team, create and assign tasks, and post events/deadlines.
> 
> Trish
> 
> Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
> Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5 tel. 604
> 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
>  
> The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position of
> Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message, please
> e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary
> Gordon
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> 
> I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project management. I
> get the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing system.
> 
> For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are lots of
> good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you can host
> yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge community, is
> widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively quickly.
> 
> We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning
> product called Alchemy, which is in beta.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Cary
> 
> 
> On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Kun,
>> 
>> I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project
>> management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something
>> more like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up
>> communication on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project
>> list that you can keep track of?  Are you trying to just outline what it is
>> that your projects are?
>> 
>> If you're looking for a ticketing system I like GitHub Ticketing --
>> its free and easy to use.  If you're primarily worried about keeping
>> up communication with a different groups, google groups can suffice 9 times
>> out of 10.   If you're just looking to keep track of a list of projects,
>> you might be able to get away with something simple like a Google Form
>> that submits to a spreadsheet.  If you're just outlining what your
>> projects are you could just start off by creating project one pagers
>> (ala Tito 
>> Sierra
>> ).
>> 
>> My recommendation would be to start off small (and free).  After a few
>> months, re-evaluate and see where you are.  Maybe you'll realize you
>> need something more robust (Unfuddle instead of GitHub Ticketing;
>> Basecamp instead of Google Groups; time management planning instead of
>> lists of projects; formal project plans instead of one pagers;).
>> 
>> Rosalyn
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Lin, Kun  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone
>>> has any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small
>>> team and our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their
>>> ideas and for record tacking purposes.
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Kun
>>> 

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Kaile Zhu]

We can keep adding to the list.  Since there are so many choices,  I see the 
strong reason to use open source software.  Here is my recommendation: Jira 
(project management/bug reporting system used by professional software 
development companies, like apache.org), spiceworks, etc.  - Kelly

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Mau, 
Trish
Sent: 2013年1月14日 13:53
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do the job: 
https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans starting at $3/year. 
There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you can communicate with your 
team, create and assign tasks, and post events/deadlines.

Trish

Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5 tel. 604 
436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
 
The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position of 
Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message, please 
e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary 
Gordon
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project management. I get 
the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing system.

For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are lots of 
good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you can host 
yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge community, is 
widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively quickly.

We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning product 
called Alchemy, which is in beta.

Thanks,

Cary


On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz  wrote:

> Hi Kun,
> 
> I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project 
> management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something 
> more like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up 
> communication on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project 
> list that you can keep track of?  Are you trying to just outline what it is 
> that your projects are?
> 
> If you're looking for a ticketing system I like GitHub Ticketing -- 
> its free and easy to use.  If you're primarily worried about keeping 
> up communication with a different groups, google groups can suffice 9 times
> out of 10.   If you're just looking to keep track of a list of projects,
> you might be able to get away with something simple like a Google Form 
> that submits to a spreadsheet.  If you're just outlining what your 
> projects are you could just start off by creating project one pagers 
> (ala Tito 
> Sierra
> ).
> 
> My recommendation would be to start off small (and free).  After a few 
> months, re-evaluate and see where you are.  Maybe you'll realize you 
> need something more robust (Unfuddle instead of GitHub Ticketing; 
> Basecamp instead of Google Groups; time management planning instead of 
> lists of projects; formal project plans instead of one pagers;).
> 
> Rosalyn
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Lin, Kun  wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone 
>> has any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small 
>> team and our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their 
>> ideas and for record tacking purposes.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Kun
>> 

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

[Ian Walls]

>From the UIC Forum, bus route 12: http://goo.gl/maps/zyPx5, about every
10-15 minutes

-Ian

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
Fleming, Declan
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 2:30 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

There WILL be a shuttle to WHITE CASTLE, RIGHT FRANCIS?!?  

D

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary
Gordon
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 1:52 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

It is 5.2 miles from the hotel to the venue if you stop at White Castle "on
your way".

http://goo.gl/maps/GUApw

On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Jay Luker  wrote:
> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Esmé Cowles  wrote:
>
>>
>> I am personally looking forward to the walk.  Though I live in 
>> Florida, I've lived in colder places and have appropriate coats, etc.
>> And I don't have any mobility issues, and routinely walk a few miles just
for fun.
>>
>> But if I didn't already own cold-weather gear that I would never need 
>> in Florida, I would not be looking forward to walking a mile, early 
>> in the morning or late at night, in February, in Chicago, where I 
>> could reasonably expect it to be in the ballpark of 20°F.
>>
>
>
> From the overhead map I was a bit horrified, with the route running 
> right parallel/adjacent to the huge freeway there. But I just "walked"
> the stretch from Crowne Plaza to the UIC Forum on Google Street View 
> and it didn't seem too bad.
>
> --jay
>
> PS, I hope you like Greek food.



--
Cary Gordon
The Cherry Hill Company
http://chillco.com

Re: [CODE4LIB] XMP Metadata to tab-delemited file

[Owen Stephens]

I'm not familiar with what XMP RDF/XML looks like but it might be worth using 
an RDF parser rather than using XSLT?

Graphite (http://graphite.ecs.soton.ac.uk/) is pretty easy to use if you are 
comfortable with PHP

Owen

On 14 Jan 2013, at 19:09, Kyle Banerjee  wrote:

> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Michael Hopwood wrote:
> 
>> I got as far as producing XMP RDF/XML files but the problem then remains;
>> how to usefully manage these via XSLT transforms?
>> 
>> The problem is that XMP uses an RDF syntax that comes in many flavours and
>> doesn't result in a predictable set of xpaths to apply the XSLT to.
> 
> XSLT is not a good tool for many kinds of XML processing. In your
> situation, string processing or scanning for what tags are present and then
> outputting in delimited text so you know what is where is probably a better
> way to go.
> 
> kyle

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Mau, Trish]

I also like Basecamp but for really simple projects Minigroup might do the job: 
https://minigroup.com/. It's a hosted solution with plans starting at $3/year. 
There's no ticketing system or whiteboards, but you can communicate with your 
team, create and assign tasks, and post events/deadlines.

Trish

Trish Mau, librarian/web coordinator
Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 4N5
tel. 604 436 5425  fax 604 436 9087
 
The contents of this message may not necessarily reflect the position of 
Burnaby Public Library. If you have any concerns about this message, please 
e-mail b...@bpl.bc.ca.
-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary 
Gordon
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:11 AM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project management. I get 
the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing system.

For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are lots of 
good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you can host 
yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge community, is 
widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively quickly.

We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning product 
called Alchemy, which is in beta.

Thanks,

Cary


On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz  wrote:

> Hi Kun,
> 
> I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project 
> management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something 
> more like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up 
> communication on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project 
> list that you can keep track of?  Are you trying to just outline what it is 
> that your projects are?
> 
> If you're looking for a ticketing system I like GitHub Ticketing -- 
> its free and easy to use.  If you're primarily worried about keeping 
> up communication with a different groups, google groups can suffice 9 times
> out of 10.   If you're just looking to keep track of a list of projects,
> you might be able to get away with something simple like a Google Form 
> that submits to a spreadsheet.  If you're just outlining what your 
> projects are you could just start off by creating project one pagers 
> (ala Tito 
> Sierra
> ).
> 
> My recommendation would be to start off small (and free).  After a few 
> months, re-evaluate and see where you are.  Maybe you'll realize you 
> need something more robust (Unfuddle instead of GitHub Ticketing; 
> Basecamp instead of Google Groups; time management planning instead of 
> lists of projects; formal project plans instead of one pagers;).
> 
> Rosalyn
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Lin, Kun  wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone 
>> has any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small 
>> team and our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their 
>> ideas and for record tacking purposes.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Kun
>> 

[CODE4LIB] Job: Director of Information Technology at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

[jobs]

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh seeks a director of IT. This senior level
position is responsible for the overall management and strategy of Carnegie
Museums of Pittsburgh's (CMP) information technologies, including hardware and
software systems for all museums and support components.

  
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must have a BS or equivalent degree, with IS
specialization; ten or more years of experience in the IT field; five or more
years experience as operations senior manager in an IS/IT department,
including experience in network development and management (WANs, LANs, fiber
optics, security, network backup and redundancy, backbone and premise wiring,
wireless technologies), desktop computers and point of sale stations,
application, email, file and web servers. This includes familiarity with
server software such as Microsoft Server, SQL server and Microsoft Windows.
Experience managing a budget required. Must possess experience as a project
manager in software development projects, including knowledge of database
programs such as SQL, web application software (Java, etc.), Microsoft Office
products, anti-spam software, development and fundraising, financial,
ticketing and CRM (customer relationship management) and datamart software.
Ability needed to balance requirements of multiple organizations with widely
varying levels of technical savvy and needs. A deep understanding of
information technologies and their applications and the ability to identify
new users to support the mission and operations of CMP. Vendor management
experience required. Experience in drafting corporate policies and procedures
required. Must have familiarity with non-profit business sector and a strong
commitment to customer service and quality service. Requires strong
leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. A team player with the
ability to work in a collaborative fashion and build consensus among various
constituents. Experience hiring, training and managing staff, including
promoting staff development. Ability to envision improvements in technology,
process and communications in a short term and long term strategy. Ability to
turn vision into reality (financially, strategically, operationally,
politically).

  
Applications will only be accepted online through the employer's website,
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr. EOE



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Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

[Chris Cormack]

On 15 January 2013 08:30, Fleming, Declan  wrote:
> There WILL be a shuttle to WHITE CASTLE, RIGHT FRANCIS?!?
>

Just ride a cheetah!

Chris

[CODE4LIB] Job: Mobile Producer at Metropolitan Museum of Art

[jobs]

The Digital Media department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a
talented Mobile Producer to lead the production of mobile technologies to
support the Museum's collection, exhibitions, and related activities. Media
projects include audio tours, media-rich digital resources, and interactive
multimedia. The Mobile Producer is responsible for overseeing the entire
product life cycle from planning to execution, and ongoing management post-
launch, and usage analysis.

The Mobile Producer creates and executes project plans, specifications, and
budgets; develops and manages multiple concurrent projects; enhancing the
experience of the Museum visitor-both on and off-site; and ensures quality and
consistency across mobile product lines. The Mobile Producer serves as project
team leader, working with content creators, designers, media specialists,
external contractors, editors, and production staff. This position is
responsible for creating media that meets the interpretative goals of
curatorial and education staff, along with objectives from other stakeholders.

  
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mobile technologies,
media production, user experience, and interaction design, with a desire to
stay on top of new capabilities, operating systems, and devices. Special
consideration will be given to candidates who have delivered projects that
involve interactive storytelling, cultural, or museum-related content areas.
This position offers candidates opportunities to work with projects of
unparalleled content, excellence, innovation, and visibility with an award-
winning team.

  
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to
employop...@metmuseum.org with the position title in the subject line.

  
Key responsibilities include:

- Defining the Solution: Guide the internal MMA stakeholder teams through the 
discovery phase of a project. This includes gathering relevant project inputs, 
summarizing findings, developing creative briefs and producing strategic 
recommendations.  
  
- Being Creative: Write a creative brief in a way that inspires our talented, 
interactive team to do their best work. Champion the most creative experience 
and user interactions for optimal experience.  
  
- Getting Technical: Evaluate and recommend technical implementation approaches 
with our front-end and back-end development teams.  
  
- Project Leadership: Guide the project team through the various phases of a 
project, keeping them up to speed on important milestones and decision points. 
Manage expectations through clear and constant communication. Steer them away 
from common pitfalls and provide innovative solutions to their needs.  
  
- Managing the Process: Develop a project plan, scope of work, and lead 
creative and technical teams through each phase of development. Build internal 
relationships and offer process improvements that produce the most creative and 
innovative work possible.  
  
- Manage external vendors: Act as MMA client-contact to external vendors 
working on mobile projects. Commission and manage project work from external 
vendors, ensuring all work is delivered to schedule, budget and quality.  
  
Skills & Experience

Interested candidates must have at least 2-years' experience working with
creative digital media, developing audio features, interactive projects,
preferably within the museum or cultural sector. The ideal candidate will
possess the following characteristics:

  
- Strong interest and knowledge of mobile platforms and devices and insight 
into emerging trends  
Experience creating project documentation, including statements of work,
project plans, etc.

  
- Strong creative and technical acumen  
  
- Consumer focused online and/or mobile product development experience, 
including multimedia (audio/video/image) production management.  
  
- Results and execution oriented, as well as a creative thinker with the 
ability to come up with new experience-based mobile applications.  
  
- Excellent written and oral communication skills when interacting with 
internal creative and technical teams as well as with stakeholders  
  
- Proficiency with project management, user experience design, and media 
production applications (e.g. Basecamp, Omnigraffle, Adobe Creative Suite)  
  
- BA or BS required; advanced degree with a concentration in digital media, 
digital communications, visual or moving image arts, desired



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Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Cynthia Ng]

Thanks Rosalyn and Cary. Being code4lib, I was mostly thinking issue
tracker, but if you're looking more for just organizing like a to do
list and other things, you might look at something like Trello:
https://trello.com/

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 2:11 PM, Cary Gordon  wrote:
> I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project management. I 
> get the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing system.
>
> For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are lots 
> of good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you can host 
> yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge community, is 
> widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively quickly.
>
> We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning 
> product called Alchemy, which is in beta.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cary
>
>
> On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz  wrote:
>
>> Hi Kun,
>>
>> I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project
>> management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something more
>> like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up communication
>> on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project list that you can keep
>> track of?  Are you trying to just outline what it is that your projects are?
>>
>> If you're looking for a ticketing system I like GitHub Ticketing -- its
>> free and easy to use.  If you're primarily worried about keeping up
>> communication with a different groups, google groups can suffice 9 times
>> out of 10.   If you're just looking to keep track of a list of projects,
>> you might be able to get away with something simple like a Google Form that
>> submits to a spreadsheet.  If you're just outlining what your projects are
>> you could just start off by creating project one pagers (ala Tito
>> Sierra
>> ).
>>
>> My recommendation would be to start off small (and free).  After a few
>> months, re-evaluate and see where you are.  Maybe you'll realize you need
>> something more robust (Unfuddle instead of GitHub Ticketing; Basecamp
>> instead of Google Groups; time management planning instead of lists of
>> projects; formal project plans instead of one pagers;).
>>
>> Rosalyn
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Lin, Kun  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
>>> any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and
>>> our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
>>> record tacking purposes.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Kun
>>>

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

[Andreas Orphanides]

Wait, there's WHITE CASTLE in Chicago??? THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Fleming, Declan  wrote:

> There WILL be a shuttle to WHITE CASTLE, RIGHT FRANCIS?!?
>
> D
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Cary Gordon
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 1:52 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location
>
> It is 5.2 miles from the hotel to the venue if you stop at White Castle
> "on your way".
>
> http://goo.gl/maps/GUApw
>
> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Jay Luker  wrote:
> > On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Esmé Cowles  wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I am personally looking forward to the walk.  Though I live in
> >> Florida, I've lived in colder places and have appropriate coats, etc.
> >> And I don't have any mobility issues, and routinely walk a few miles
> just for fun.
> >>
> >> But if I didn't already own cold-weather gear that I would never need
> >> in Florida, I would not be looking forward to walking a mile, early
> >> in the morning or late at night, in February, in Chicago, where I
> >> could reasonably expect it to be in the ballpark of 20°F.
> >>
> >
> >
> > From the overhead map I was a bit horrified, with the route running
> > right parallel/adjacent to the huge freeway there. But I just "walked"
> > the stretch from Crowne Plaza to the UIC Forum on Google Street View
> > and it didn't seem too bad.
> >
> > --jay
> >
> > PS, I hope you like Greek food.
>
>
>
> --
> Cary Gordon
> The Cherry Hill Company
> http://chillco.com
>

[CODE4LIB] Job: Electronic Resource Librarian (Qatar) at Weill Cornell Medical Center

[jobs]

rimary responsibilities include: Maintaining the online journal collections;
managing information that is in the ERM system; cataloging and maintaining
bibliographic records between the ERM and the Millennium
catalog; troubleshooting problems arising from subscription, licensing or
access-related technical issues including link resolution and federated
searching; analyzing/recommending new vendor products that provide ejournal
processing; collecting and analyzing usage statistics available for electronic
resources; assist in collection development activities in support of the
WCMC-Q tripartite mission.

  
  
POSITION ACTIVITIES

  
Assist in the preparation of an annual report of the section activities by
preparing an annual list of professional activities including, but not limited
to: presentations, publications, research activity, professional association
involvement, teaching efforts, posters, exhibits preparation, etc.

Maintain all electronic resource information using DeLib's Integrated Library
System's Electronic Resources Management module. Design
effective workflows for managing the Library's ejournal e-resources using the
library's Integrated Library System, OCLC, and other select proprietary tools.
Work collaboratively with other DeLib staff members, and relevant library
staff at WCMC in New York City and Cornell University in Ithaca to provide
access to all relevant electronic resources.

Assist in designing and overseeing the collection development program in
collaboration with Information Services Librarians and eAccess Services
Manager.



  
Professional Activities:

  
1.
Conduct research and write for publication (minimum one annual peer-reviewed
publication, single or co-authored) relevant to the work of the section and/or
to the field of Library and Information Science.

  
2.
Participate in professional associations and activities, which support the
subject areas covered by the section and the profession, i.e. professional
office, committee membership or leadership, listserv management, website
maintenance and others.

  
Teach and raise awareness of resources acquired by providing bibliographic
instruction and information management training as they relate to electronic
resource management.

  
Maintain and update electronic resources in the Distributed eLibary applying
knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, AACR2+, MeSH,
LCSH, RDA, Dublin Core, Javascript, XML, HTML, Web 2.0 and web development
tools.

Participate in the assessment and acquisitions process by conducting
evaluations, participating in negotiations, reviewing site licenses and
agreements. Supervising the duties of the eAccess Services Technician.

Participate in a structured program of Continuing Education through any of the
following, but not limited to: Professional association
sponsored activities or programs; Commercial organization sponsored activities
and seminars; Lectures and demonstrations; or, formal instruction at a
university or college in a job related subject. Join AHIP or equivalent
professional development program within one year of joining WCMC-Q.

Coordinate with the Information Services to participate in appropriate liaison
work and bibliographic instruction.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

  
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  
Masters degree in library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited
institution.

At least three years prior experience in electronic resource management,
commercial knowledge bases and digital serials management.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Advanced knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, Dublin
Core, AACR2+, MeSH, LCSH and RDA.

Moderate knowledge of Javascript, XML, HTML, Web 2.0 and web development
tools.

Basic familiarity with standard web tools such as OpenURL, COUNTER, SUSHI.

Advanced understanding of general library procedures.

Advanced interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills.

Previously demonstrated organization and prioritization skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential

  
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established in 2001 as a
partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation.

  
The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at university
level, WCMC-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies
leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and
Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)
who hold Weill Cornell appointments.

WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which was founded in New York
City over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

* to provide the finest education possible for medical students  
* to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge  
* to improve health care both now and for future generations  
* to provide the highest quality of care to the community  
For more information 

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

[Fleming, Declan]

There WILL be a shuttle to WHITE CASTLE, RIGHT FRANCIS?!?  

D

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary 
Gordon
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 1:52 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

It is 5.2 miles from the hotel to the venue if you stop at White Castle "on 
your way".

http://goo.gl/maps/GUApw

On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Jay Luker  wrote:
> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Esmé Cowles  wrote:
>
>>
>> I am personally looking forward to the walk.  Though I live in 
>> Florida, I've lived in colder places and have appropriate coats, etc.  
>> And I don't have any mobility issues, and routinely walk a few miles just 
>> for fun.
>>
>> But if I didn't already own cold-weather gear that I would never need 
>> in Florida, I would not be looking forward to walking a mile, early 
>> in the morning or late at night, in February, in Chicago, where I 
>> could reasonably expect it to be in the ballpark of 20°F.
>>
>
>
> From the overhead map I was a bit horrified, with the route running 
> right parallel/adjacent to the huge freeway there. But I just "walked" 
> the stretch from Crowne Plaza to the UIC Forum on Google Street View 
> and it didn't seem too bad.
>
> --jay
>
> PS, I hope you like Greek food.



--
Cary Gordon
The Cherry Hill Company
http://chillco.com

[CODE4LIB] Job: Library Technology Coordinator at University of North Alabama Football

[jobs]

Library Technology Coordinator Library Services

Posting Job Summary: The University of North Alabama seeks
an energetic, innovative, and proactive tenure track faculty member to oversee
library technology in a highly collaborative environment. This position
provides technology leadership in the following areas:

  
a) Identification of emerging technologies that have the potential to provide
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b) Integration of library discovery (currently EBSCO EDS);

c) Oversight of current ILS and leadership in transition to webscale solution;

d) Integration of other library technologies such as ILLiad, EBSCO A-Z and
LinkSource, OpenURL, EZproxy, etc.;

e) Comprehensive exploration of new technologies to streamline workflows and
enhance library services, including but not limited to web programming, mobile
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In addition, librarians work collegially and are expected to assume leadership
roles within the library and university-wide. Faculty librarians must
demonstrate a commitment to professional effectiveness, engage in an ongoing
program of scholarship, and participate in professional service adequate to
achieve tenure and promotion.

  
Essential job duties include the following:

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c) Manage integration of discovery tool (currently EBSCO EDS) with other
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d) Coordinate technology training for library faculty and staff;

e) Develop web technologies to enhance user experience;

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resources including but not limited to the following: Integrated Library
System, websites, A-Z lists, EZproxy, ContentDM, etc.;

h) Establish relationships with technology related units on campus such as
Information Technology Services and the Office of Web Communications;

i) Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to use of library equipment and
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j) Track trends in library technology; Research, evaluate, make
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For a complete job description, please email employm...@una.edu. Initial
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- Contribute to projects that increase accessibility and use of electronic 
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Minimum Qualifications: Completed MLIS or equivalent from
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Desired Qualifications: Experience working in an academic
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Commitment to collaboration with faculty, staff, and other users to develop
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Knowledge of relational databases;

Understanding and interest in mobile technologies and applications;

Strong service orientation toward library patrons and coworkers;

Potential to meet faculty tenure and promotion requirements;

Applied knowledge of emerging webscale library solutions;

Experience integrating web scale discovery solutions;

Experience with electronic resource support tools, including but not limited
to: OpenURL, A-Z lists, Electronic Resource Management Systems;

Knowledge of ILLiad, EZproxy, digital collection standards and tools (Dublin
Core, ContentDM, institutional repositories, etc.);

Commitment to training library faculty and staff to be self-sufficient
technology users;

Applied experience with an integrated library system (including server side
and client side support);

Applied experience in current computer programing languages, web technologies,
and cataloging standards including but not limited to the following: Php, XML,
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Experience in computing environments including UNIX, Windows, and OS;

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Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Cary Gordon]

I agree with Rosalyn that the key is what you mean by project management. I get 
the impression that you aren't looking for a ticketing system.

For lists and communication, we use (and like) Basecamp, but there are lots of 
good alternatives. PBWorks is another good hosted system. If you can host 
yourself, MediaWiki, which powers the code4lib wiki, has a huge community, is 
widely used in the library world, and ramps up relatively quickly.

We use Unfuddle for most of our ticketing, and they have a new planning product 
called Alchemy, which is in beta.

Thanks,

Cary


On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:52 AM, Rosalyn Metz  wrote:

> Hi Kun,
> 
> I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project
> management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something more
> like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up communication
> on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project list that you can keep
> track of?  Are you trying to just outline what it is that your projects are?
> 
> If you're looking for a ticketing system I like GitHub Ticketing -- its
> free and easy to use.  If you're primarily worried about keeping up
> communication with a different groups, google groups can suffice 9 times
> out of 10.   If you're just looking to keep track of a list of projects,
> you might be able to get away with something simple like a Google Form that
> submits to a spreadsheet.  If you're just outlining what your projects are
> you could just start off by creating project one pagers (ala Tito
> Sierra
> ).
> 
> My recommendation would be to start off small (and free).  After a few
> months, re-evaluate and see where you are.  Maybe you'll realize you need
> something more robust (Unfuddle instead of GitHub Ticketing; Basecamp
> instead of Google Groups; time management planning instead of lists of
> projects; formal project plans instead of one pagers;).
> 
> Rosalyn
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Lin, Kun  wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
>> any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and
>> our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
>> record tacking purposes.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Kun
>> 

Re: [CODE4LIB] XMP Metadata to tab-delemited file

[Kyle Banerjee]

On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Michael Hopwood wrote:

> I got as far as producing XMP RDF/XML files but the problem then remains;
> how to usefully manage these via XSLT transforms?
>
> The problem is that XMP uses an RDF syntax that comes in many flavours and
> doesn't result in a predictable set of xpaths to apply the XSLT to.
>

XSLT is not a good tool for many kinds of XML processing. In your
situation, string processing or scanning for what tags are present and then
outputting in delimited text so you know what is where is probably a better
way to go.

kyle

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Cynthia Ng]

We just started using Redmine as well last year. What I like about it
is that it's ready to go out of the box. We got it up an running
fairly quickly (once the right Rails install was done), and had to
test it for workflow, but got email -> issue working same day I
believe.

While there are a couple of small features I'd like to have in
Redmine, I haven't seen a real downside.

-Cynthia

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:45 PM, John Fink  wrote:
> We use Redmine, and we're pretty happy with it. It's often used for
> software, but we've found it very helpful for a range of projects.
>
> It does require that you run it locally iirc, and therefore will require
> that you have someone who can (or can learn) to deploy Rails apps.
>
> jf
> On 2013-01-14 1:41 PM, "Eric Phetteplace"  wrote:
>
>> Redmine  is an open source solution in this
>> space.
>> I haven't used it so I can't speak for its quality.
>>
>> Best,
>> Eric
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Schwartz, Raymond > >wrote:
>>
>> > Adam,
>> >
>> > Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45 day
>> > free trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray
>> >
>> > -Original Message-
>> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
>> > Adam Traub
>> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
>> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>> >
>> > Hi Kun,
>> >
>> > I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small group,
>> it
>> > is pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles
>> > distribution and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for
>> > time-tracking, it has done a very good job for a couple of the projects
>> > I've worked on.  I've noticed a few people get excited about the ability
>> > for it to store files and have "wikis" (called "whiteboards" in
>> Basecamp),
>> > though it is easy to outgrow the free version quickly.  I generally use
>> it
>> > as a scheduling, to-do list (with assignments), and email system.  You
>> can
>> > always complement the file storage with Dropbox or an internal file
>> system.
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Adam Traub
>> >
>> > -Original Message-
>> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
>> > Lin, Kun
>> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
>> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>> > Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>> >
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
>> > any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team
>> and
>> > our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
>> > record tacking purposes.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Kun
>> >
>>

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Adam Traub]

Good catch, Ray.

It seems Basecamp has changed their pricing model in the past couple months.  
They used to have a completely free version that would get you 1 "project" with 
1GB of storage, unlimited to-dos and a handful of writeboards.  Unfortunately, 
looks like I'm a bit outdated.  Apologies.

That said, both organizations of which I am a part, that use Basecamp, have 
seen enough need to upgrade.  So, I've been on the paid version for a while now.

-Adam

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of 
Schwartz, Raymond
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:38 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

Adam,

Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45 day free 
trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Adam 
Traub
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

Hi Kun,

I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small group, it is 
pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles distribution 
and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for time-tracking, it has done 
a very good job for a couple of the projects I've worked on.  I've noticed a 
few people get excited about the ability for it to store files and have "wikis" 
(called "whiteboards" in Basecamp), though it is easy to outgrow the free 
version quickly.  I generally use it as a scheduling, to-do list (with 
assignments), and email system.  You can always complement the file storage 
with Dropbox or an internal file system.  

Cheers,
Adam Traub

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lin, Kun
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system

Hi all,

Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has any 
suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and our main 
focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for record tacking 
purposes.

Thanks
Kun

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Rosalyn Metz]

Hi Kun,

I guess the first question I would ask is what do you mean by project
management -- its kind of a big space.  Are you looking for something more
like a ticketing system?  Is your primary concern keeping up communication
on projects?  Or are you looking to create a project list that you can keep
track of?  Are you trying to just outline what it is that your projects are?

If you're looking for a ticketing system I like GitHub Ticketing -- its
free and easy to use.  If you're primarily worried about keeping up
communication with a different groups, google groups can suffice 9 times
out of 10.   If you're just looking to keep track of a list of projects,
you might be able to get away with something simple like a Google Form that
submits to a spreadsheet.  If you're just outlining what your projects are
you could just start off by creating project one pagers (ala Tito
Sierra
).

My recommendation would be to start off small (and free).  After a few
months, re-evaluate and see where you are.  Maybe you'll realize you need
something more robust (Unfuddle instead of GitHub Ticketing; Basecamp
instead of Google Groups; time management planning instead of lists of
projects; formal project plans instead of one pagers;).

Rosalyn


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Lin, Kun  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
> any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and
> our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
> record tacking purposes.
>
> Thanks
> Kun
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[John Fink]

We use Redmine, and we're pretty happy with it. It's often used for
software, but we've found it very helpful for a range of projects.

It does require that you run it locally iirc, and therefore will require
that you have someone who can (or can learn) to deploy Rails apps.

jf
On 2013-01-14 1:41 PM, "Eric Phetteplace"  wrote:

> Redmine  is an open source solution in this
> space.
> I haven't used it so I can't speak for its quality.
>
> Best,
> Eric
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Schwartz, Raymond  >wrote:
>
> > Adam,
> >
> > Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45 day
> > free trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> > Adam Traub
> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> >
> > Hi Kun,
> >
> > I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small group,
> it
> > is pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles
> > distribution and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for
> > time-tracking, it has done a very good job for a couple of the projects
> > I've worked on.  I've noticed a few people get excited about the ability
> > for it to store files and have "wikis" (called "whiteboards" in
> Basecamp),
> > though it is easy to outgrow the free version quickly.  I generally use
> it
> > as a scheduling, to-do list (with assignments), and email system.  You
> can
> > always complement the file storage with Dropbox or an internal file
> system.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Adam Traub
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> > Lin, Kun
> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
> > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
> > any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team
> and
> > our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
> > record tacking purposes.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Kun
> >
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Alisak Sanavongsay]

We've been using Redmine (www.redmine.org) for about three years, and it has 
served us well. It is geared toward software development projects, but we use 
it for all kinds of projects.


Redmine
Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using 
the Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.

Redmine is open source and released under the terms of the GNU General 
Public License v2 (GPL).

Features

Some of the main features of Redmine are:

• Multiple projects support
• Flexible role based access control
• Flexible issue tracking system
• Gantt chart and calendar
• News, documents & files management
• Feeds & email notifications
• Per project wiki
• Per project forums
• Time tracking
• Custom fields for issues, time-entries, projects and users
• SCM integration (SVN, CVS, Git, Mercurial, Bazaar and Darcs)
• Issue creation via email
• Multiple LDAP authentication support
• User self-registration support
• Multilanguage support
• Multiple databases support


Regards,
Alisak.

Alisak Sanavongsay  Digital Assets Programmer  http://library.ucmerced.edu  
209.201.9073  asanavong...@ucmerced.edu





On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:27 AM, "Lin, Kun"  wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has any 
> suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and our 
> main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for record 
> tacking purposes.
> 
> Thanks
> Kun

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Patrick Berry]

We have various groups on campus utilizing Asana, which is free as long as
the team is less than (I think) 20.

http://asana.com


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Lin, Kun  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
> any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and
> our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
> record tacking purposes.
>
> Thanks
> Kun
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Eric Phetteplace]

Redmine  is an open source solution in this space.
I haven't used it so I can't speak for its quality.

Best,
Eric


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Schwartz, Raymond wrote:

> Adam,
>
> Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45 day
> free trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Adam Traub
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>
> Hi Kun,
>
> I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small group, it
> is pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles
> distribution and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for
> time-tracking, it has done a very good job for a couple of the projects
> I've worked on.  I've noticed a few people get excited about the ability
> for it to store files and have "wikis" (called "whiteboards" in Basecamp),
> though it is easy to outgrow the free version quickly.  I generally use it
> as a scheduling, to-do list (with assignments), and email system.  You can
> always complement the file storage with Dropbox or an internal file system.
>
> Cheers,
> Adam Traub
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of
> Lin, Kun
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system
>
> Hi all,
>
> Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has
> any suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and
> our main focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for
> record tacking purposes.
>
> Thanks
> Kun
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Schwartz, Raymond]

Adam,

Where is the free version of basecamp.  The website only offers a 45 day free 
trial.  All the rest are subscriptions.  /Ray

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Adam 
Traub
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:33 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

Hi Kun,

I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small group, it is 
pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles distribution 
and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for time-tracking, it has done 
a very good job for a couple of the projects I've worked on.  I've noticed a 
few people get excited about the ability for it to store files and have "wikis" 
(called "whiteboards" in Basecamp), though it is easy to outgrow the free 
version quickly.  I generally use it as a scheduling, to-do list (with 
assignments), and email system.  You can always complement the file storage 
with Dropbox or an internal file system.  

Cheers,
Adam Traub

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lin, Kun
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system

Hi all,

Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has any 
suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and our main 
focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for record tacking 
purposes.

Thanks
Kun

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

[Adam Traub]

Hi Kun,

I'm a big fan of Basecamp (http://basecamp.com/).  With a small group, it is 
pretty easy to get by with just the free version and it handles distribution 
and archiving of emails.  Unless you're looking for time-tracking, it has done 
a very good job for a couple of the projects I've worked on.  I've noticed a 
few people get excited about the ability for it to store files and have "wikis" 
(called "whiteboards" in Basecamp), though it is easy to outgrow the free 
version quickly.  I generally use it as a scheduling, to-do list (with 
assignments), and email system.  You can always complement the file storage 
with Dropbox or an internal file system.  

Cheers,
Adam Traub

-Original Message-
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lin, Kun
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:27 PM
To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] project management system

Hi all,

Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has any 
suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and our main 
focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for record tacking 
purposes.

Thanks
Kun

[CODE4LIB] project management system

[Lin, Kun]

Hi all,

Our library is looking for a project management system. Does anyone has any 
suggestions on which one to choose? We only have a very small team and our main 
focus is to guide our librarians to submit their ideas and for record tacking 
purposes.

Thanks
Kun

Re: [CODE4LIB] Cocktails at the Aviary during Code4Lib 2013

[Cary Gordon]

I think that after 7-10 cocktails I would require hospitalization.

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 8:14 AM, James Stuart  wrote:
> Chicago is my favorite city to visit, and one of the reasons is the
> absolutely amazing food/drink scene, and at the head of that bar scene is
> Aviary, a bar which has a potential claim on the best cocktail bar in
> America, and at the very least, it's certainly the craziest.
>
> Fueled by a lot of fancy molecular gastronomy techniques, they make
> cocktails you pretty much couldn't get anywhere else in the world:
>
> http://www.molecularrecipes.com/molecular-mixology/aviary-cocktails/
>
> Two main ways we can do that (which aren't exclusive):
>
> One is that we can just go some night for cocktails. They serve single
> cocktails and flights, as well as some food. It's tricky but not too
> difficult to get reservations (although they're only day-of), although for
> anything more than 6-8 people, it's nigh impossible. I think the best way
> is to just have a rough idea which day works, and which people might be
> interested, and then grab people and go when the mood strikes.
>
> Two is the crazier, awesomer approach. They have a tasting flight, either 7
> or 10 drinks long, with food all along the way. It's pricey ($125 / $165),
> and yes, that's really seven cocktails, but I think it'll be amazing. This,
> as far as I can tell, it is possible to get advance reservations for.
>
> So, I've created a little section on the social activities wiki. Add if
> you're interested!
>
> http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_social_activities#Ideas



-- 
Cary Gordon
The Cherry Hill Company
http://chillco.com

[CODE4LIB] ChiPy Meeting during Code4Lib 2013

[Francis Kayiwa]

For those who use Python and coming to Code4lib. The next meeting for
ChiPy will be February 14th (right after the Conference) If you were
undecided on if you should extend your stay the next meeting will have a
reception to honor Aaron Swartz and will be *the best one ever!*

http://chipy.org/

You will need to sign up if you intend to attend.

Cheers,
./fxk
-- 
Modern man is the missing link between apes and human beings.

[CODE4LIB] Cocktails at the Aviary during Code4Lib 2013

[James Stuart]

Chicago is my favorite city to visit, and one of the reasons is the
absolutely amazing food/drink scene, and at the head of that bar scene is
Aviary, a bar which has a potential claim on the best cocktail bar in
America, and at the very least, it's certainly the craziest.

Fueled by a lot of fancy molecular gastronomy techniques, they make
cocktails you pretty much couldn't get anywhere else in the world:

http://www.molecularrecipes.com/molecular-mixology/aviary-cocktails/

Two main ways we can do that (which aren't exclusive):

One is that we can just go some night for cocktails. They serve single
cocktails and flights, as well as some food. It's tricky but not too
difficult to get reservations (although they're only day-of), although for
anything more than 6-8 people, it's nigh impossible. I think the best way
is to just have a rough idea which day works, and which people might be
interested, and then grab people and go when the mood strikes.

Two is the crazier, awesomer approach. They have a tasting flight, either 7
or 10 drinks long, with food all along the way. It's pricey ($125 / $165),
and yes, that's really seven cocktails, but I think it'll be amazing. This,
as far as I can tell, it is possible to get advance reservations for.

So, I've created a little section on the social activities wiki. Add if
you're interested!

http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_social_activities#Ideas

Re: [CODE4LIB] Game Night during Code4Lib 2013

[Jon Gorman]

Hi,

At the moment it looks like we've got about 11 people or so interested
in the game night.  I'm thinking at this point of scheduling it for
later on Tuesday to avoid conflicts with the newcomer dinners.  I will
(with the wonderful assistance of the hosts) start looking at some
possible locations and transport.

More details to follow.

Jon Gorman

[CODE4LIB] Version 2, Research Data Curation Bibliography

[Charles W. Bailey, Jr.]

Digital Scholarship  has released version 2 of the Research
Data Curation Bibliography. This selective  bibliography
includes over 200 English-language articles and technical
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Re: [CODE4LIB] Implemented Microdata (or RDFa Lite) and Schema.org?

[Péter Király]

Hi Jason,

we at Europeana.eu are working on this. We chosed RFDa Light syntax
instead of Microdata syntax.
Our first approach was pretty much the same as of OCLC: put the markup
into a distinct, table-like structure, which contains everything in
the object, and which is not visible for the users initially. Then we
started to inject the markup into the main, human readable section of
the page.
Our metadata schema is called EDM (Europeana Data Model, see
http://pro.europeana.eu/edm-documentation), and contains less element
than MARC. We did not mapped all EDM elements for schema.org
vocabulary, but the most inmportant ones. We will go further with it
as times goes by. We also participate in the W3C's Schema Bib Extend
Community Group (http://www.w3.org/community/schemabibex/).

The most imortant problems we have faced so far:
- the Google's validator tool does not supports for namespaces
- all extractor/validator takes @rel attributes, even if it is for a
nofollow command, not a semantic enrichment
- what ID-s we should use? The URL of the page of the URI of the
bibliographical object/record?

Since our markup in only available on our test servers so far I don't
send you an URL where you can test it right now, but hopefully we will
launch it live in this month.

Regards,
Péter

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2013/1/13 Kevin Hawkins :
> RDFa is emitted by HathiTrust's pageturner application.
>
> I believe that COinS support is available for all text collections delivered
> using DLXS on quod.lib.umich.edu.   Furthermore, those MPublishing text
> collections on quod.lib.umich.edu that use a newer design templates include
> minimal RDFa and, for what it's worth, also follow the Google Scholar
> Inclusion Guidelines.  (We are migrating collections to the new templates,
> so the number will increase over time.)
>
> It's a shame that unAPI never caught on.  See previous discussions on this
> list about the virtues of unAPI over COinS.
>
> --Kevin
>
>
> On 1/12/13 12:18 PM, Jason Ronallo wrote:
>>
>> Last year at the C4L conference, I gave a talk on HTML5 Microdata and
>> Schema.org [1]. At the time I had trouble finding many libraries or other
>> cultural heritage organizations that had implemented anything.
>>
>> Now there are big examples like OCLC, but anyone else done anything with
>> this? Have you implemented Microdata (or RDFa Lite) and Schema.org since
>> then? Or have you come across other libraries or cultural heritage
>> organizations that have?
>>
>> While there are some datasets [2] out there now where I might be able to
>> discover this information, I haven't had the chance to look there yet.
>>
>> Thank you for any examples or leads.
>>
>> Jason
>>
>>
>> [1] http://code4lib.org/conference/2012/ronallo
>> I also published an article in the C4L Journal:
>> http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/6400
>>
>> [2] http://webdatacommons.org/#results-2012-1
>>
>