[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Services Manager at Pennsylvania State University
Digital Library Technologies (DLT), a unit within Information Technology Services at Penn State University, is seeking a Data Services Manager to lead the development of new data services to support teaching, research and outreach at Penn State. The Data Services Manager will be responsible for the development of services to support data throughout its lifecycle, including long-term archival data storage, preservation, and management, the management of restricted data, and database hosting. The Data Services Manager will collaborate with diverse constituencies at Penn State (ITS, the IT Leadership Council, the University Libraries, and researchers/faculty) and with our peers nationally, to design, develop, and implement sustainable data services that meet existing and emerging needs. This job will be filled as a level 3, or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Master's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of and experience with data management infrastructure, specifically storage and repository technologies, standards, and practices; maintain an awareness of emerging trends and developments in the data storage and repository domains; have knowledge of information management practices and principles such as metadata, data lifecycle, and digital preservation practices. The Data Services Manager will be passionate about working hands-on with technology; have excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrate proven ability to lead complex and cross-organizational projects; provide outstanding customer service; and have excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6071/
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2013 - Game Night
Hi all, Just a brief email to say that I sent an email to all the folks who have supplied contact info for the Game Night. It's not required that you do so, but if you were thinking of attending, please sign up at http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_social_activities#Game_Night.21 so we know how many people are coming. If you sent me contact info in order to be kept in the loop for last minute changes and I didn't send an email directly to you a little while ago, send it again. I apologize, things have been a bit hectic lately and I'm almost positive I left someone off that sent me an email. Jon Gorman
[CODE4LIB] Delivery services preconference location and schedule
Info on the delivery service pre-conf below, from Ted Lawless who's organizing it. If you'd like to try to install Umlaut, please come with a unix (including OSX) computer with ruby 1.9.3 already succesfully installed on it. It can be a laptop, or it can be a remote machine you can ssh to, either way. (although for the latter, you might want to have a way to easily edit files on that remote machine that you are comfortable with). Original Message Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 20:43:47 -0500 From: Ted Lawless tlawl...@brown.edu Hello, I've included below the location and a schedule for the preconference on Monday. Please let me or the group know - c4lib13dels...@yahoogroups.com - if you have questions or suggestions. Location - IDEA Commons of the Richard J. Daley Library. Francis says someone minding the door will be able to point us in the right direction if we have questions. We will have access to a projector. - http://lanyrd.com/venues/chicago/vcdtp/ Schedule 9:10 - 9:25 - Intros 9:25 - 9:40 - Umlaut - Jonathan Rochkind 9:40 - 9:55 - Umlaut implementation plans at Princeton - Kevin Reiss 9:55 - 10:10 - GWU Launchpad - Rosalyn Metz 10:10 - 10:25 - easyArticle and easyBorrow at Brown - Birkin Diana and Ted Lawless 10:25 - 10:35 - break 10:35 - 10:50 - Cal State Get It Now - Aaron Collier 10:50 - 11:05 - Dealing with change at VCU - Erin White 11:05 - 11:55 - Installation sessions and break out discussions 11:55 - 12:00 - Wrap up Breakout discussion ideas - gathering data on transactions and rates of successful full text Installation sessions - Umlaut - Please come with access to a machine with Ruby 1.9.3 installed. Probably not Windows. - https://github.com/team-umlaut/umlaut/wiki/Installation - easyA utilities from Brown - access to a machine with Python 2.6 or 2.7. - to make things easier install virtualenv, http://pypi.python.org/pypi/virtualenv, and git. Ted
Re: [CODE4LIB] Rdio playlist
++ I was bummed not to find any Big Black in rdio. Jason Jason Stirnaman Digital Projects Librarian A.R. Dykes Library University of Kansas Medical Center 913-588-7319 From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Gabriel Farrell [gsf...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 1:15 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Rdio playlist Glad to see Tortoise on here. If we run out of music we can just dip into the catalogs of Thrill Jockey, Drag City, and all the resthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_record_labels . On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 12:08 PM, Matt Schultz matt.schu...@metaarchive.orgwrote: This is great - loved the way the mix shaped up! Getting a taste of some new music. Thanks especially to the I Fight Dragons rec that surfaced on the thread. Love. It. Rock. On. On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 10:33 AM, William Denton w...@pobox.com wrote: There are 70 songs on the playlist [1] now, including Little Walter, Styx, Liz Phair, Tortoise, Lupe Fiasco, Cheap Trick, Herbie Hancock, Ministry, Sam Prekop and Screeching Weasel. Great listening! Nine busy people have added songs so far. It costs $5 or more per month if you want to subscribe to Rdio, but you can sign up free for a week if you just want to try it out. There's an API [2], and with it or by hand I'll make a record of the songs on the playlist so they're not lost and people can listen to them elsewhere. Bill [1] http://www.rdio.com/people/**wdenton/playlists/2229053/** Code4Lib_2013_in_Chicago/ http://www.rdio.com/people/wdenton/playlists/2229053/Code4Lib_2013_in_Chicago/ [2] http://developer.rdio.com/ -- William Denton Toronto, Canada http://www.miskatonic.org/ -- Matt Schultz Program Manager Educopia Institute, MetaArchive Cooperative http://www.metaarchive.org matt.schu...@metaarchive.org 616-566-3204
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Data Services Manager at Pennsylvania State University
Sorry for the duplication on the recent CDL/UC3 jobs by the way. I saw them pop up on the digital-curation list, got excited and posted them on jobs.code4lib.org without seeing that Stephen already had. Oh well, two for the price of one I guess, or is that 4 for the price of 2? [1] Mea culpa, //Ed [1] except their free, so uhh, yeah... On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 8:59 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Digital Library Technologies (DLT), a unit within Information Technology Services at Penn State University, is seeking a Data Services Manager to lead the development of new data services to support teaching, research and outreach at Penn State. The Data Services Manager will be responsible for the development of services to support data throughout its lifecycle, including long-term archival data storage, preservation, and management, the management of restricted data, and database hosting. The Data Services Manager will collaborate with diverse constituencies at Penn State (ITS, the IT Leadership Council, the University Libraries, and researchers/faculty) and with our peers nationally, to design, develop, and implement sustainable data services that meet existing and emerging needs. This job will be filled as a level 3, or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Master's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of and experience with data management infrastructure, specifically storage and repository technologies, standards, and practices; maintain an awareness of emerging trends and developments in the data storage and repository domains; have knowledge of information management practices and principles such as metadata, data lifecycle, and digital preservation practices. The Data Services Manager will be passionate about working hands-on with technology; have excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrate proven ability to lead complex and cross-organizational projects; provide outstanding customer service; and have excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6071/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Data Services Manager at Pennsylvania State University
s/their/they're/ But I guess there's no such thing as a free job posting, really. Yeah, I'm done now. Thanks. //Ed On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM, Ed Summers e...@pobox.com wrote: Sorry for the duplication on the recent CDL/UC3 jobs by the way. I saw them pop up on the digital-curation list, got excited and posted them on jobs.code4lib.org without seeing that Stephen already had. Oh well, two for the price of one I guess, or is that 4 for the price of 2? [1] Mea culpa, //Ed [1] except their free, so uhh, yeah... On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 8:59 AM, j...@code4lib.org wrote: Digital Library Technologies (DLT), a unit within Information Technology Services at Penn State University, is seeking a Data Services Manager to lead the development of new data services to support teaching, research and outreach at Penn State. The Data Services Manager will be responsible for the development of services to support data throughout its lifecycle, including long-term archival data storage, preservation, and management, the management of restricted data, and database hosting. The Data Services Manager will collaborate with diverse constituencies at Penn State (ITS, the IT Leadership Council, the University Libraries, and researchers/faculty) and with our peers nationally, to design, develop, and implement sustainable data services that meet existing and emerging needs. This job will be filled as a level 3, or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Master's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of and experience with data management infrastructure, specifically storage and repository technologies, standards, and practices; maintain an awareness of emerging trends and developments in the data storage and repository domains; have knowledge of information management practices and principles such as metadata, data lifecycle, and digital preservation practices. The Data Services Manager will be passionate about working hands-on with technology; have excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrate proven ability to lead complex and cross-organizational projects; provide outstanding customer service; and have excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6071/
[CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning
I have been asked to find out whether there are software or hardware solutions for on-the-fly closed captioning. We currently work with University IT production house on campus to perform this task. I'm not involved in any aspect of this at this time, but have been asked to investigate. Workflow is like this: 1) purchase a separate VHS copy of movie for captioning purpose (license issues I believe) 2) view show and write a transcript (probably time consuming) 3) Campus IT production creates a closed captioned digital copy using transcript and movie. This is costly and time consuming for what often amounts to a single viewing of an education resource that is not closed captioned out of the box. So basically, I'm asking if there is a magic black box that will allow us to bypass steps 1,2,and 3. Just play the VHS and caption it on the fly using voice recognition software and maybe a cray supercomputer on the back end or even IBM's Watson if it is not playing jeopardy or going to school. Thoughts? -- John Wynstra Library Information Systems Specialist Rod Library University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 wyns...@uni.edu (319)273-6399
Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning
John, while I'm not familiar with it myself, our university uses 3Play Media to create automatic captions for TL purposes. I understand some cleanup work is needed. And as someone who relies on closed captions myself, I can tell you that automatic captioning is very far from perfect. Automatic u-tube captions, for example, are totally unusable in my experience. Regards Bernadette Houghton -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of John Wynstra Sent: Thursday, 7 February 2013 8:16 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning I have been asked to find out whether there are software or hardware solutions for on-the-fly closed captioning. We currently work with University IT production house on campus to perform this task. I'm not involved in any aspect of this at this time, but have been asked to investigate. Workflow is like this: 1) purchase a separate VHS copy of movie for captioning purpose (license issues I believe) 2) view show and write a transcript (probably time consuming) 3) Campus IT production creates a closed captioned digital copy using transcript and movie. This is costly and time consuming for what often amounts to a single viewing of an education resource that is not closed captioned out of the box. So basically, I'm asking if there is a magic black box that will allow us to bypass steps 1,2,and 3. Just play the VHS and caption it on the fly using voice recognition software and maybe a cray supercomputer on the back end or even IBM's Watson if it is not playing jeopardy or going to school. Thoughts? -- John Wynstra Library Information Systems Specialist Rod Library University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 wyns...@uni.edu (319)273-6399 Important Notice: The contents of this email are intended solely for the named addressee and are confidential; any unauthorised use, reproduction or storage of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and any attachments immediately and advise the sender by return email or telephone. Deakin University does not warrant that this email and any attachments are error or virus free.
Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning
We've been looking at something along these lines but as we understand it, voice recognition typically get's you only about 80% of the way there. We never thought that was acceptable. We just outsource our captioning. Christina Salazar Systems Librarian John Spoor Broome Library California State University, Channel Islands 805/437-3198 From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of John Wynstra [john.wyns...@uni.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 1:16 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning I have been asked to find out whether there are software or hardware solutions for on-the-fly closed captioning. We currently work with University IT production house on campus to perform this task. I'm not involved in any aspect of this at this time, but have been asked to investigate. Workflow is like this: 1) purchase a separate VHS copy of movie for captioning purpose (license issues I believe) 2) view show and write a transcript (probably time consuming) 3) Campus IT production creates a closed captioned digital copy using transcript and movie. This is costly and time consuming for what often amounts to a single viewing of an education resource that is not closed captioned out of the box. So basically, I'm asking if there is a magic black box that will allow us to bypass steps 1,2,and 3. Just play the VHS and caption it on the fly using voice recognition software and maybe a cray supercomputer on the back end or even IBM's Watson if it is not playing jeopardy or going to school. Thoughts? -- John Wynstra Library Information Systems Specialist Rod Library University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 wyns...@uni.edu (319)273-6399
Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning
On Feb 6, 2013, at 4:16 PM, John Wynstra wrote: I have been asked to find out whether there are software or hardware solutions for on-the-fly closed captioning. We currently work with University IT production house on campus to perform this task. I'm not involved in any aspect of this at this time, but have been asked to investigate. Workflow is like this: 1) purchase a separate VHS copy of movie for captioning purpose (license issues I believe) 2) view show and write a transcript (probably time consuming) 3) Campus IT production creates a closed captioned digital copy using transcript and movie. [trimmed] Thoughts? It would never get you full closed captioning. It might get you subtitles, but true closed captioning also includes comments about other audio (background music, dogs barking, singing vs. mumbling vs. normal speech) Some of the more elaborate ones that I've seen will specifically move the text around on the screen so that they're not blocking important visual items. (that might've been on a DVD, and not standard closed captioning; much of my experience was in hanging out with folks from Gallaudet during undergrad and one of my dad's ex-girlfriends who only had partial hearing, but this was all in the mid to late 1990s) If you watch most news programs these days, they seem to use some sort of automatic closed captioning, as it's just awful. Lots of homophone confusion, random phonetic misspellings, etc. ... I would think that something that might be more productive, as you're dealing with existing published media and not stuff that you're generating yourself, would be to see if there exists some cooperative library of closed captioning, and if there isn't, make one. (so that people can submit time-tagged text to go with a given ISBN for a VHS or DVD) ... and a quick search seems to suggest that one exists; the Alternate Media eXchange Database: http://www.amxdb.net/ It seems there's also an 'OpenSubtitles' player which isn't resitricted to educational institutions, but as it's all torrent files and looks like many other torrent trackers, I'm afraid to download them (for fear it's got the video included). -Joe
[CODE4LIB] Library Publishing Toolkit - let us know your story...
Hello Colleagues, Many think of publishing in one way--the production and sale of a book. Librarians know this is only one of many ways people access information--the library world is expanding to reach and support users in creative ways. We believe producing and publishing of content--ebooks, zines, podcasts and more--enriches a library’s community by engaging our society’s desire to share knowledge. The Library Publishing Toolkit has two major goals: *We want to hear stories* of the innovative ways libraries are creating and distributing materials as a part of their public services, or how they are helping patrons with these tasks. *We want to provide resources* to libraries looking to augment their services with creative and engaging publishing projects and services. Interested? * Please take a moment to fill out our survey*: www.publishingtoolkit.org/about-you/librarieshttp://www.publishingtoolkit.org/about-you/libraries Brainstorm what you or others in your library do that involves or supports creation. *Tell us the whole story! * Write a brief article/chapter about your library experiences with content creation and creator services. Visit our webpage for more details: http://www.publishingtoolkit.org/write-with-us/http://www.publishingtoolkit.org/write-with-us/ Feel free to contact us with any questions at bro...@geneseo.edu -- Best wishes, Cyril Cyril Oberlander, Director, Milne Library SUNY College at Geneseo 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454 Email: cy...@geneseo.edu - TEL: 585-245-5528 - FAX: 585-245-5769 - Skype: cyriloberlander
[CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
I have tried editing the Code4lib wiki several times, but keep getting a you have not confirmed your e-mail address message. I then go to the Preferences page and try to do so. I am told that a confirmation code is being mailed to me, but no mail ever seems to arrive. Does anybody have any suggestions? -Bob Haschart
Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning
What is the mechanism used for an Automatically Generated Transcript?... for example, scroll down at http://audio.wrko.com/a/70575683/no-justice-in-wellesley.htm We've developed the beginning of project still incomplete to caption the public meetings of Boston City Council broadcast on the web for folks hard of hearing. On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM, John Wynstra john.wyns...@uni.edu wrote: I have been asked to find out whether there are software or hardware solutions for on-the-fly closed captioning. We currently work with University IT production house on campus to perform this task. I'm not involved in any aspect of this at this time, but have been asked to investigate. Workflow is like this: 1) purchase a separate VHS copy of movie for captioning purpose (license issues I believe) 2) view show and write a transcript (probably time consuming) 3) Campus IT production creates a closed captioned digital copy using transcript and movie. This is costly and time consuming for what often amounts to a single viewing of an education resource that is not closed captioned out of the box. So basically, I'm asking if there is a magic black box that will allow us to bypass steps 1,2,and 3. Just play the VHS and caption it on the fly using voice recognition software and maybe a cray supercomputer on the back end or even IBM's Watson if it is not playing jeopardy or going to school. Thoughts? John Wynstra Library Information Systems Specialist Rod Library University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 wynstra at uni.edu wyns...@uni.edu 319 273-6399 %28319%29273-6399
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
I had the same problem today -- I changed my email address and sent a new confirmation code and it arrived right away. -Esme -- Esme Cowles escow...@ucsd.edu They extend copyrights perpetually. They don't get how that in itself is a form of theft. -- Lawrence Lessig, Free Culture On 02/6/2013, at 5:24 PM, Robert Haschart rh...@virginia.edu wrote: I have tried editing the Code4lib wiki several times, but keep getting a you have not confirmed your e-mail address message. I then go to the Preferences page and try to do so. I am told that a confirmation code is being mailed to me, but no mail ever seems to arrive. Does anybody have any suggestions? -Bob Haschart
Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning
It seems there's also an 'OpenSubtitles' player which isn't resitricted to educational institutions, but as it's all torrent files and looks like many other torrent trackers, I'm afraid to download them (for fear it's got the video included). Subtitle files are small - the text plus cues for when to display - so the file size (i.e. by the order of magnitude) should be a good indication of whether it contains video or not. David
Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning
I have heard of people uploading media to YouTube which I believe has an automatic captioning service. It's not perfect and it may not be a solution depending on the media you have, but for some things, including captioning for IR materials, I heard it works pretty well, especially since not all YT videos have to be public. -- Will Clarke Senior Systems Administrator Z. Smith Reynolds Library Wake Forest University On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM, John Wynstra john.wyns...@uni.edu wrote: I have been asked to find out whether there are software or hardware solutions for on-the-fly closed captioning. We currently work with University IT production house on campus to perform this task. I'm not involved in any aspect of this at this time, but have been asked to investigate. Workflow is like this: 1) purchase a separate VHS copy of movie for captioning purpose (license issues I believe) 2) view show and write a transcript (probably time consuming) 3) Campus IT production creates a closed captioned digital copy using transcript and movie. This is costly and time consuming for what often amounts to a single viewing of an education resource that is not closed captioned out of the box. So basically, I'm asking if there is a magic black box that will allow us to bypass steps 1,2,and 3. Just play the VHS and caption it on the fly using voice recognition software and maybe a cray supercomputer on the back end or even IBM's Watson if it is not playing jeopardy or going to school. Thoughts? -- John Wynstra Library Information Systems Specialist Rod Library University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 wyns...@uni.edu (319)273-6399
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
I've had (and have again) the same problem. Ryan has intervened a couple times over the years, but it seems to come back, and has again. Unclear whether it is in the wiki, or somewhere in the email delivery stream (what with blacklists and such these days). -Tod On Feb 6, 2013, at 5:16 PM, Esmé Cowles escow...@ucsd.edu wrote: I had the same problem today -- I changed my email address and sent a new confirmation code and it arrived right away. -Esme -- Esme Cowles escow...@ucsd.edu They extend copyrights perpetually. They don't get how that in itself is a form of theft. -- Lawrence Lessig, Free Culture On 02/6/2013, at 5:24 PM, Robert Haschart rh...@virginia.edu wrote: I have tried editing the Code4lib wiki several times, but keep getting a you have not confirmed your e-mail address message. I then go to the Preferences page and try to do so. I am told that a confirmation code is being mailed to me, but no mail ever seems to arrive. Does anybody have any suggestions? -Bob Haschart
[CODE4LIB] Shuttle Information for Code4Lib Conference
For those who were looking for shuttle information: The shuttle bus is being provided by UIC Transportation. I assume it will be school bus type, as that's what they use for the campus shuttle. We asked them to plan for a vehicle that could accommodate 40-50 people per trip. The shuttle bus will run every 15-20 minutes (traffic permitting) between the Crowne Plaza and UIC Forum. There will not be shuttle service on Monday, February 11. The shuttle bus will run the following hours: February 12: 7-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. February 13: 7-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. February 14: 7-9 a.m.; 12-2 p.m. Further details about travel have been added to the wiki[1] Cheers, Abigail [1]http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_travel -- Abigail Goben Assistant Information Services Librarian and Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences - Chicago (M/C 763) 1750 W. Polk Street Chicago, Illinois 60612 312.996.8292
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
Yeah it should be sending an email, showing as coming from ryanw...@gmail.com but a few people aren't getting them. Send me your account name (here or the above gmail) and I can reset your password manually. Ryan -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Robert Haschart Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:25 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki I have tried editing the Code4lib wiki several times, but keep getting a you have not confirmed your e-mail address message. I then go to the Preferences page and try to do so. I am told that a confirmation code is being mailed to me, but no mail ever seems to arrive. Does anybody have any suggestions? -Bob Haschart
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
Perhaps the spam filters killed the messages? When I checked the headers, I'm seeing X-Spam-score of 9 or 10 from the confirmation emails (rord...@oregonstate.edu) and password reset emails (ryanw...@gmail.com). I received both messages fine, and they didn't land in my spam/junk folder. Perhaps other people might have had those messages land in their spam/junk folders? Assuming the messages left the oregonstate.edu server. Regards, Alisak. Alisak Sanavongsay Digital Assets Programmer http://library.ucmerced.edu 209.201.9073 asanavong...@ucmerced.edu On Feb 6, 2013, at 4:27 PM, Wick, Ryan ryan.w...@oregonstate.edu wrote: Yeah it should be sending an email, showing as coming from ryanw...@gmail.com but a few people aren't getting them. Send me your account name (here or the above gmail) and I can reset your password manually. Ryan -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Robert Haschart Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:25 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki I have tried editing the Code4lib wiki several times, but keep getting a you have not confirmed your e-mail address message. I then go to the Preferences page and try to do so. I am told that a confirmation code is being mailed to me, but no mail ever seems to arrive. Does anybody have any suggestions? -Bob Haschart
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
Yes, several people don't seem to even get the messages in their spam or junk folders. And I don't see a way I can say confirm this user's email anyway. For now, I've disabled email confirmation on the wiki. This won't help if you need to reset your password (so still email me your account info and I can take care of it) but should let others get started easier. Also you can try a new account with a different email address, such as Gmail. Hope this helps. Ryan -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Alisak Sanavongsay Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 4:43 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki Perhaps the spam filters killed the messages? When I checked the headers, I'm seeing X-Spam-score of 9 or 10 from the confirmation emails (rord...@oregonstate.edu) and password reset emails (ryanw...@gmail.com). I received both messages fine, and they didn't land in my spam/junk folder. Perhaps other people might have had those messages land in their spam/junk folders? Assuming the messages left the oregonstate.edu server. Regards, Alisak. Alisak Sanavongsay Digital Assets Programmer http://library.ucmerced.edu 209.201.9073 asanavong...@ucmerced.edu On Feb 6, 2013, at 4:27 PM, Wick, Ryan ryan.w...@oregonstate.edu wrote: Yeah it should be sending an email, showing as coming from ryanw...@gmail.com but a few people aren't getting them. Send me your account name (here or the above gmail) and I can reset your password manually. Ryan -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Robert Haschart Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:25 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki I have tried editing the Code4lib wiki several times, but keep getting a you have not confirmed your e-mail address message. I then go to the Preferences page and try to do so. I am told that a confirmation code is being mailed to me, but no mail ever seems to arrive. Does anybody have any suggestions? -Bob Haschart
[CODE4LIB] Jobs: Database Management Librarian - Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
Please excuse list duplications. For anyone interested, here is a job posting for a Database Management Librarian at my employer, Temple University. Best, Doreva Doreva Belfiore Digital Projects Librarian Temple University Philadelphia, PA ** Database Management Librarian *Summary:* The Temple University Libraries seek an energetic and service-oriented individual for the position of Database Management Librarian. Temple’s federated library system holds memberships in ARL, CNI, CRL and OCLC and serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time faculty and a student body of 38,000--among the most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu http://www.temple.edu. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging Metadata Services, the Database Management Librarian will manage, optimize, and migrate metadata for our catalog and discovery layer. S/he will perform batch-loading and quality control in our Innovative Interfaces Millennium ILS, for Summon, and for other external systems. S/he will also work with other departments and affiliate libraries to design and implement standards and workflows in the ILS and other TUL databases; plan for and manage work with third-party authority control vendors and metadata providers; and serve as a technical resource to research, prototype and troubleshoot metadata streams. The Database Management librarian will lead our transition from AACR2 cataloging and authority work to Resource Description and Access (RDA) and any transition to a next-generation library system, whether MARC or non-MARC. Additional responsibilities will include: · Manage physical processing of withdrawn, transferred, and selected new materials and associated management of records · Manage vendor relations, batch-loading, and quality control of our FDLP and Pa. state document collections · Supervise 1 full-time staff member and student assistants · Document current practices and procedures as a basis for transition to new procedures and environments · Cataloging (copy or original) as needed · Other training and documentation tasks as needed · The incumbent will participate in library-wide activities and committees, and is expected to be active professionally. S/he also will be expected to meet requirements for contract renewals, promotion, and regular appointment and perform other duties as assigned. *Required Education and Experience:*** · ALA-accredited MLS * * *Required Skills and Abilities:* · Cataloging Experience · Experience with OCLC bibliographic utility/Connexion interface(s) · Knowledge of the new cataloging standard (RDA and FRBR) · Knowledge of digitization projects and standards *Preferred Skills and Abilities:*** · Two or more years of professional cataloging experience · Experience with Innovative Interfaces Millennium, including load tables · Experience with non-MARC metadata (such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS) · NACO training · Training/Experience in scripting or other database management automation or crosswalks--for example MarcEdit · Experience in training or documentation · Knowledge of one or more W. European or other language(s) · Supervisory experience *Compensation:* Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. * * *To apply: * To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Templehttp://www.temple.edu/hr/departments/employment/jobs_within.htm, and reference TU-16182. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki
Same for me. I checked the spam, junk and trash folders, and even the Code4Lib folder, thinking the routing rule might have put it there. -Bob Haschart On Thu, 7 Feb 2013 01:23:22 + Wick, Ryan ryan.w...@oregonstate.edu wrote: Yes, several people don't seem to even get the messages in their spam or junk folders. And I don't see a way I can say confirm this user's email anyway. For now, I've disabled email confirmation on the wiki. This won't help if you need to reset your password (so still email me your account info and I can take care of it) but should let others get started easier. Also you can try a new account with a different email address, such as Gmail. Hope this helps. Ryan -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Alisak Sanavongsay Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 4:43 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki Perhaps the spam filters killed the messages? When I checked the headers, I'm seeing X-Spam-score of 9 or 10 from the confirmation emails (rord...@oregonstate.edu) and password reset emails (ryanw...@gmail.com). I received both messages fine, and they didn't land in my spam/junk folder. Perhaps other people might have had those messages land in their spam/junk folders? Assuming the messages left the oregonstate.edu server. Regards, Alisak. Alisak Sanavongsay Digital Assets Programmer http://library.ucmerced.edu 209.201.9073 asanavong...@ucmerced.edu On Feb 6, 2013, at 4:27 PM, Wick, Ryan ryan.w...@oregonstate.edu wrote: Yeah it should be sending an email, showing as coming from ryanw...@gmail.com but a few people aren't getting them. Send me your account name (here or the above gmail) and I can reset your password manually. Ryan -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Robert Haschart Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:25 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki I have tried editing the Code4lib wiki several times, but keep getting a you have not confirmed your e-mail address message. I then go to the Preferences page and try to do so. I am told that a confirmation code is being mailed to me, but no mail ever seems to arrive. Does anybody have any suggestions? -Bob Haschart
[CODE4LIB] Job: Image Quality Assurance Specialist at Stanford University
Stanford University Libraries (SUL) has an ongoing program to produce and archive digital reproductions of library materials. Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS) supports SUL's program by managing and operating several labs dedicated to digital imaging, as well as engaging in collaborative digitization projects around the world. The materials digitized in the labs largely consist of unique and/or historically significant materials, often rich in color and fine detail. To support long-term preservation as well as research, digital surrogates must faithfully represent the character and color of the original artifact. The standard for quality is extraordinarily high, especially for fine art, and rare and precious materials. DLSS labs also support mass digitization of both published and unpublished materials. For mass digitization projects, especially those involving texts, image quality must support acceptable viewing of scanned pages as well as high accuracy optical character recognition. Quality procedures and requirements vary across content types and projects, but in all cases a rigorous quality assurance program is necessary. Reporting to the Manager of Digital Production, the Image Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that high standards for image quality are achieved in DLSS digitization labs, projects and workflows. He or she will ensure that imaging lab workflows include appropriate quality assurance procedures, will configure software and hardware to comply with image standards, will develop and codify quality assurance standards and procedures, will collaborate with project managers and imaging staff on proper imaging-related techniques, and will consult with SUL staff and external partners on issues of image quality. He or she will play an active role in reviewing and analyzing scanned images from all projects and devices to ensure that they meet quality standards. Duties: • Work actively with SUL's imaging lab staff to ensure that lab setup and digitization procedures produce the highest quality output. This involves training and ongoing communication with imaging specialists, quality assurance staff and project managers, calibration and validation of hardware and software, and critical analysis of lab output for the purposes of improving lab workflow and outputs. The Image QA specialist will be on-call to assist lab staff in trouble-shooting issues related to image quality. 25% • Actively review the quality of output files and metadata produced for imaging projects at SUL, at partner institutions, and by vendors. This includes detailed review of image and derivative files in a controlled environment, and producing formal quality reports to lab staff and partners. 25% • Conduct detailed reviews of library collections that have been identified for potential digitization. Develop preliminary production plans, describing appropriate imaging devices and workflows and including time and cost estimates, to help determine feasibility and support resource planning for potential projects. Help determine if outsourcing digitization is appropriate for certain projects, and support vendor selection and acceptance testing of vendor output. 25% • Develop and document QA standards and procedures as part of SUL's digitization workflows. 20% • Consult with SUL project managers, and partner institutions on issues related to image quality and digital preservation of image data. This includes developing and maintaining relationships with peers in the cultural heritage imaging community, and gathering knowledge on and actively contributing to new developments, methodologies and best practices in the field. 5% Required Knowledge Expertise: • Expert knowledge and at least three years of experience with a range of digital imaging and digital photography technologies, including expertise in digitization lab setup, digital camera and scanner technology, digitization workflow, imaging system troubleshooting, and image analysis and processing software. • Demonstrated experience with technical photography, lighting principles, procedures and studio setup. • Ability to troubleshoot photography hardware issues and acceptance test and modify equipment for highest quality output. • Expert knowledge of image file formats, and current and emerging image standards, including TIFF, JPEG, and JPEG2000. • Expert knowledge in color management, including use and creation of color profiles, color calibration of imaging devices and displays, and color analysis. • Expert knowledge in setting up an appropriate quality assurance environment for the evaluation of high-quality digital images of cultural heritage materials. • Knowledge of optical character recognition software, and the relationship between image quality and OCR accuracy. • Experience assessing cultural heritage materials for digitization, and developing professional project plans and production cost estimates. •
[CODE4LIB] Job: Director of Library Information Technology at California State University, Northridge
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (JOB ID 2435) LIBRARY FULL-TIME About the University California State University, Northridge, long known for the intellectual, social, and cultural relevance of its 171 academic programs and engaged centers; embraces innovation in community service, and hands-on experience and rigor. A minority-serving University in a globally diverse region, it is a national leader in preparing teachers for K-12 and first generation college students for graduate studies. Cal State Northridge is a park-like campus located in the San Fernando Valley with 1.8 million people, 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. 1,800 of its 35,000 students are international. Cal State Northridge is a welcoming University that values accessibility, academic excellence, and student achievement. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Dean, the Director of Library Information Technology is responsible for the planning and implementation of all systems and technology. This position provides creative vision and expertise in strategic technology planning to enhance operational effectiveness and improve access to library resources. This position also supervises employees who are responsible for creation and maintenance of the Library's web presence; the campus Institutional Repository; repair and maintenance of IT equipment; and staffing open computer labs. Serves as a member of the Library's Executive Group and on other Library committees as needed. Works on special, current, and future projects including: the planning of a new technology enhanced Learning Commons, the implementation of a Discovery System, future evaluation of the current Integrated Library System, expansion of the Library's Digital Archives, planning for mobile website and applications development, and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field. Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible experience implementing and managing library systems. Experience working in libraries, preferably academic libraries. In- depth knowledge of library metadata schemes such as MARC 21 and Dublin Core. Minimum of 3 years experience managing an Integrated Library system. Experience managing desktop computer support, Windows servers and Linux servers in a library environment. Experience with programming and scripting languages. Experience with database design and programming. Knowledge and Abilities: Thorough knowledge as it pertains to the review and selection of web and mobile technologies, database platforms, library applications, and systems design; and expertise in analysis, planning, budgeting, vendor and project management. Ability to demonstrate leadership as well as analytical and innovative problem-solving skills; understand key issues, practices and trends in information technology in higher education; demonstrate skill in supervising technical and non-technical staff; demonstrate strong commitment to quality service and support for all constituencies; apply appropriate administrative procedures, analyze administrative problems, and make recommendations; ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of staff; ability to present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with Library and campus administrators, faculty, staff and student employees. Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The university offers an excellent benefit package. General Information The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. How To Apply Please complete the on-line application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process. NOTE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF February 4, 2013. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below: http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/ Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6076/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Director of Discovery Access at Smith College
Position Summary Lead, manage and coordinate the acquisition, management, organization of and access to traditional and digital collections for the Smith College Libraries. Manage a $3.4 million materials budget. Collaborate with library leadership and staff to realize the vision and mission of the Libraries. Participate in research, teaching and learning services. Duties and Responsibilities Leadership Planning: Actively contribute to library-wide strategic planning, policy development, assessment and resource management. Demonstrate leadership in and commitment to the concepts and practices of the learning organization throughout the libraries. Develop and sustain a vision for Discovery Access that supports the Libraries' overall mission and vision. Develop strategic plans and initiatives. Collaborate effectively to strengthen and develop services in response to user needs, new opportunities, evolving technologies and trends in academic libraries and higher education. Management: Lead, guide and support all operations and services for acquiring, processing, providing intellectual access, organizing, managing, delivering and preserving print and electronic collections. Experiment with new approaches to these services. Fully implement and utilize the features and functions of associated library systems and software. Manage and control a $3.4 million library materials budget in conjunction with the Coordinator for Collection Development. Engage with students and faculty to ensure services successfully meet current and emerging needs. Achieve operational excellence through effective allocation of resources, continuing assessment and adoption of best practices. Actively promote teamwork, collaboration, continuous learning and staff development within the framework of a learning organization. Foster open, active and participatory communication within the group across the Libraries and with partners outside the Libraries and the College. Supervise 7 FTE Teaching/Learning/Research: Actively support reference, research, teaching and learning for faculty and students. Collaborate closely with academic departments and individual faculty in assigned subject areas. Participate in the work of the Libraries through service on library-wide and Five College committees. Engage in professional activities, and keep current with emerging practices, methodologies, and technologies. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; 5 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, implementing, and managing discovery and access services; substantial supervisory and leadership experience; solid subject knowledge in liberal arts disciplines; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills: Ability to think strategically at both a systems level and the group level. Ability to apply critical, analytical and innovative thinking to work. Ability to successfully manage projects, prioritize work, and identify and solve problems. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and collaborative environment. Demonstrated continuous learning of new skills, their application and sharing with colleagues. Familiarity with best practices in access and technical services and resource sharing. Additional Information Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6082/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Head of Web and Digital Platforms at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, the Head of Web and Digital Platforms serves as the museum's lead strategist and project manager for all public- facing web and digital platforms, including websites, mobile sites, apps, and in-gallery interfaces. This position oversees the information architecture, development, and routine maintenance of these platforms; investigates and recommends new technologies; manages cross-functional project teams that include both SFMOMA staff and outside vendors; conceptualizes front-end user interfaces appropriate to the intended audience and visitor experience goals; and ensures a seamless, engaging, and user-friendly experience. The Head of Web and Digital Platforms oversees a small in-house production team, collaborates closely with designers and content producers in the department, and works with diverse constituencies around the museum in order to deliver digital experiences that support the museum's larger mission. This position will spearhead the relaunch of sfmoma.org and related platforms as the museum undergoes significant expansion, and be responsible for the selection and implementation of a new, multi-platform content management system to populate our digital interfaces. PROJECT PORTFOLIO: Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of sample websites, mobile sites, apps, etc. with a description of their roles and contributions vis-a-vis the projects. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the development and implementation of the museum's portfolio of web and digital platforms, working in close collaboration with museum colleagues in Content Strategy and Digital Engagement, IT, External Affairs, Curatorial, and Education Conceptualize new web/digital initiatives, make strategic recommendations, and develop appropriate plans, specifications, budgets, and metrics for success Determine optimal data/content configuration for dissemination to multiple SFMOMA platforms via the content management system as well as aggregation by external sites and apps Act as primary liaison with SFMOMA staff and outside contractors on all issues pertaining to public-facing web platforms Manage workflows, deadlines, and budgets for multiple, simultaneous projects Monitor, review, prioritize, and schedule relevant work requests and production issues to ensure timely deliveries and resolutions Test and evaluate projects based on quantitative criteria (user surveys, usability studies, usage metrics, etc.) Establish and enforce standards, systems, and procedures for websites, apps, and other digital platforms Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with outside vendors, ensuring timely delivery within resource constraints Manage departmental budget and in-kind software and services donations Hire and oversee external UX consultants to conduct user research and testing activities In coordination with the IT department and external vendors, manage the back- end systems of websites and digital platforms, including content management systems, databases, APIs, and search engines Coordinate with various departments on the integration of the museum's public- facing platforms with enterprise systems, including but not limited to the customer relationship management system, ticketing system, media library, collections management system, and ecommerce system Consult with museum departments on best practices for HTML email production Advise on customized reports and traffic projections for External Affairs and other museum departments Present digital initiatives as needed to Trustees, donors, senior leadership, and other museum staff Work closely with SFMOMA's Development team to develop proposals for potential public and private funding of digital initiatives; contribute to grant writing as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training: B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four-year institution required. Advanced degree with concentration in information systems, computer science, digital media or related field preferred. Work Experience: A minimum of five to seven years of professional experience leading the web strategy for a large-scale organization (preferably in the arts), with proven track record of developing and managing content-rich websites as well as mobile sites and apps. Demonstrated experience in project management, content development, information and interface design, user experience, and hands-on website production. Experience with API technologies and web development tools such as, but not limited to, Drupal, PHP, Wordpress, Photoshop, HTML/HTML5, CSS, XML, JavaScript, etc. Demonstrated experience effectively managing and mentoring technical and production staff. Some experience with the production and delivery of online video desirable. Experience working in a museum or non- profit organization preferred. Skills and Abilities: Proven competence as project manager, team leader, and team mentor with ability to set priorities,
