Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

2013-02-13 Thread Owen Stephens
"Shambrarian": Someone who knows enough truth about how libraries really work, but not enough to go insane or be qualified as a real librarian. (See more at http://m.urbandictionary.com/#define?term=Shambrarian) More information available at http://shambrarian.org/ And Dave Pattern has publishe

Re: [CODE4LIB] souvenirs

2013-02-13 Thread Ketner, Kenny
Chinatown! From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Peter Schlumpf [pschlu...@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 10:58 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] souvenirs Navy Pier, perhaps. -Origi

Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

2013-02-13 Thread Peter Schlumpf
If a person writes programs -- code, then one is a coder. It's as simple as that, whether one has a computer science degree or not. I have always been puzzled by the self-consciousness betraying a lack of confidence that librarians suffer about what they do. "Is Librarianship a profession?" s

Re: [CODE4LIB] souvenirs

2013-02-13 Thread Peter Schlumpf
Navy Pier, perhaps. -Original Message- >From: Will Clarke >Sent: Feb 13, 2013 9:56 PM >To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU >Subject: [CODE4LIB] souvenirs > >Can anyone recommend some good / cheap places to get some Chicago souvenirs >and t-shirts?

[CODE4LIB] souvenirs

2013-02-13 Thread Will Clarke
Can anyone recommend some good / cheap places to get some Chicago souvenirs and t-shirts?

Re: [CODE4LIB] Hospitality Suite

2013-02-13 Thread Becky Yoose
1700 On Feb 13, 2013 8:43 PM, "Brian McBride" wrote: > Does anyone know the hospitality suite room number? > > Thanks > > Brian > > Sent from my iPhone >

[CODE4LIB] Hospitality Suite

2013-02-13 Thread Brian McBride
Does anyone know the hospitality suite room number? Thanks Brian Sent from my iPhone

Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

2013-02-13 Thread Jason Griffey
Shirley, I would hesitantly call myself a coder. I would _never_ call myself a software engineer. I am also a librarian. I think what Andromeda was probably arguing (not that I would deign to put words in her mouth) was that we should get over our imposter syndrome and stand up for our skills. Ja

Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

2013-02-13 Thread Cornel Darden Jr.
Hello, I think all Librarians should know some code. What ever happened to the polymath distinction that came along with the territory, for librarians. And now that "information science" has been included, along with an information environment that will be dominated by everything digital; how c

Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

2013-02-13 Thread Shirley Lincicum
I'm not in Chicago, and I didn't see this talk, so maybe I'm way off base, but isn't a coder a programmer, or even a software engineer? Last time I checked, programmer/software engineer is a clear, well-established and well-respected occupation (and generally far better paid than most Librarians, a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Jay Luker
People, people. Can we agree that "lib" is simply easier to say than "libe" due to the shorter vowel sound? Can we also agree than the best coders are, by nature, lazy? Therefore, "lib" wins. All you. "libe" mohubs can go call the wah-wah-wahmbulance. --jay On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Kyl

Re: [CODE4LIB] Goose Island - quick stupid question - where does bus leave from

2013-02-13 Thread Francis Kayiwa
Hotel. = sent from a mobile device with a dodgy keyboard On Feb 13, 2013, at 18:49, Jon Gorman wrote: > Does the bus leave from the hotel or the uic forum? > > > Jon Gorman >

[CODE4LIB] Goose Island - quick stupid question - where does bus leave from

2013-02-13 Thread Jon Gorman
Does the bus leave from the hotel or the uic forum? Jon Gorman

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Kyle Banerjee
I'm going to go out on a limb and say your dad's a transplant from the midwest or the mid Atlantic states. I'm guessing you can pronounce Willamette either because you know the region, are used to crazy English spellings used to refer to Native American place names, or both. kyle

Re: [CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

2013-02-13 Thread Kyle Banerjee
I just say I work in libraries -- that describes anyone with or without the degree. It's not as concise, but it conveys the right idea. I see no reason to preface anything you say with what you don't have. If people require your resume to decide if your ideas are any good, it's just not a good si

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Ahniwa Ferrari
I can pronounce Willamette and living in WA; does that prove your point? My dad still says Warshington, which boggles my mind. How do you get an 'r' in there? As for this debate, I used to be in the LIB group by find myself slowly sliding more towards LIBE. I have no idea why. On Wed, Feb 13, 2

[CODE4LIB] You *are* a coder. So what am I?

2013-02-13 Thread Maccabee Levine
Andromeda's talk this afternoon really struck a chord, as I shared with her afterwards, because I have the same issue from the other side of the fence. I'm among the 1/3 of the crowd today with a CS degree and and IT background (and no MLS). I've worked in libraries for years, but when I have a p

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (Update)

2013-02-13 Thread Cary Gordon
Pegasus 130 South Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 226-3377 On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 4:27 PM, James R. Griffin III wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > If you're still interested in the Islandora dinner being held at Pegasus > (at 06:30PM) but have not contacted anyone, please be advised that > Pega

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Ryan Ordway
On Feb 13, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Kyle Banerjee wrote: > I thought about trying to get the issue of how to pronounce the name of my > state and region voted on so the correct forms could be decisively > established. > > Based on the expected outcome of such a vote, it appears that the only > people

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (Update)

2013-02-13 Thread Cary Gordon
I can't speak for James, but I would guess that there is a pretty good chance that you could squeeze in. Quite a few folks will be going to the Goose Island Brewing event later. Thanks, Cary On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 4:22 PM, Clement,Christopher wrote: > Unfortunately I did not see this until no

[CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (Update)

2013-02-13 Thread James R. Griffin III
Hello Everyone, If you're still interested in the Islandora dinner being held at Pegasus (at 06:30PM) but have not contacted anyone, please be advised that Pegasus only permits OpenTable reservations of up to 15 people. Unfortunately, we have reached that limit. If you wish to reserve table(s) u

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (Update)

2013-02-13 Thread Cary Gordon
Ah, the bus leaves the hotel at 7:15, making for a fast dinner. On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: > I can't speak for James, but I would guess that there is a pretty good > chance that you could squeeze in. > > Quite a few folks will be going to the Goose Island Brewing event la

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (Update)

2013-02-13 Thread Clement,Christopher
Unfortunately I did not see this until now. Will there be a post-dinner meetup? Chris Clement From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Cary Gordon [listu...@chillco.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 3:28 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (Update)

2013-02-13 Thread Cary Gordon
I would like to go. Thanks, Cary On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 1:31 PM, James R. Griffin III wrote: > Hello everyone, > > We currently have 12-13 interested parties for dinner. I've suggested > Pegasus (within range of the Crowne Plaza), and I'll be looking to > reserve the table within 14 minutes.

[CODE4LIB] new social activity for tonight

2013-02-13 Thread Shearer, Timothy J
Duke v UNC, see: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_social_activities#UNC_v_Duke.3F -t

Re: [CODE4LIB] post your presentation slides before your talk, please!

2013-02-13 Thread Joe Hourcle
On Feb 13, 2013, at 2:10 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > Adding it to lanyrd is super easy too! http://xkcd.com/949/ > On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM, James Stuart wrote: >> If our entirely awesome presenters can, just drop an email on this thread >> or link into the IRC with your slides right befor

[CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (Update)

2013-02-13 Thread James R. Griffin III
Hello everyone, We currently have 12-13 interested parties for dinner. I've suggested Pegasus (within range of the Crowne Plaza), and I'll be looking to reserve the table within 14 minutes. Please let me know if there are any other interested parties (I don't wish to delay the reservation too mu

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Kyle Banerjee
On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Ellen Wilson wrote: > The same debate rages about LibGuides. At one conference, Springshare had > badge ribbons that said something like "Team Lib" and "Team Libe" so you > could show your allegiance. That was cute. > I thought about trying to get the issue of how

Re: [CODE4LIB] post your presentation slides before your talk, please!

2013-02-13 Thread Cynthia Ng
Adding it to lanyrd is super easy too! On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM, James Stuart wrote: > If our entirely awesome presenters can, just drop an email on this thread > or link into the IRC with your slides right before you go up. That way the > talks that use code and small text can be followa

[CODE4LIB] Call for proposals: "Managing Authorities in Repositories and Digital Collections" at ALA 2013 Chicago

2013-02-13 Thread Glendon, Ivey (img7u)
The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group seeks proposals for presentations for the program "Multiple Identities: Managing Authorities in Repositories and Digital Collections" at the ALA Annual Meeting 2013 in Chicago, IL. This program is scheduled on 6/29 at 4:30-5:30 pm and will feature two 30 minute

[CODE4LIB] Call for proposals: "Tools for Creating and Managing Embedded Metadata" at ALA 2013 Chicago

2013-02-13 Thread Glendon, Ivey (img7u)
The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group seeks proposals for presentations for the program "Tools for Creating and Managing Embedded Metadata" at the ALA Annual Meeting 2013 in Chicago, IL. This program is scheduled on 6/29 at 10:30-11:30 am and will feature two 30 minute presentations with time for q

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Ellen Wilson
The same debate rages about LibGuides. At one conference, Springshare had badge ribbons that said something like "Team Lib" and "Team Libe" so you could show your allegiance. That was cute. On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Fleming, Declan wrote: > Hi - at the conference, there has been much fom

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Thomas Bennett
Thanks Support Requesthttp://portal.support.appstate.edu Thomas McMillan Grant Bennett Appalachian State University Operations

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Thomas Bennett
weird, one voted Lib but commented "Li-BRARY not LEEB-rary" I was just talking with someone yesterday about discrete math but I just don't follow the logic of this one. ;-) Thoams (so spelling don't matter anymore) Support Request

[CODE4LIB] Aviary, Try 3 - 6pm

2013-02-13 Thread James Stuart
Hey there! Apparently, trying to get into a bar, yesterday, on Mardi Gras day is a bad idea. But we have reservations and assurances that getting there at 6pm will be a good idea and that we'll just waltz right in. Those of you who are going to Goose Island, you can totally come by for one drink

[CODE4LIB] Job: Research & Development Technology Librarian at Texas Tech University Architecture Library

2013-02-13 Thread jobs
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accreditedprogram or international equivalent. Preferred: 2 years minimum of computer programmingexperience and/or Computer Science course work. Experience in Software Development, Database Management, Information Architecture,

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Keith Jenkins
Code4'brary On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Jessie Keck wrote: > Wait, you're telling me it's not Code4Liberty? > > - Jessie > > On Feb 13, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Thomas Bennett wrote: > >> After voting I am surprised at the results, its a library as in libe, not a >> leebrary as in lib, ryght or

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (02/13/13)

2013-02-13 Thread Kelly Lucas
Hi James, I'm definitely interested as is my buddy Erin. Kelly > Hello everyone, > If you're interested in discussing Islandora (a Drupal-based front-end > which integrates with the Fedora Commons repository system), you aren't > alone! > I'm interested in launching a dinner aimed at all intere

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Roy
see also "women's libber", or liberate, or... On 2/13/2013 11:18 AM, Thomas Bennett wrote: After voting I am surprised at the results, its a library as in libe, not a leebrary as in lib, ryght or is that reeght or rit ?. Thomas or is it Thoomas you say tomato I say tomato pecan or pecan In t

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread David Naughton
This group hates America, Jessie. Didn't you see the Communism talk? On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 10:40 AM, Jessie Keck wrote: > Wait, you're telling me it's not Code4Liberty? > > - Jessie > > On Feb 13, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Thomas Bennett wrote: > > > After voting I am surprised at the results, its a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Jessie Keck
Wait, you're telling me it's not Code4Liberty? - Jessie On Feb 13, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Thomas Bennett wrote: > After voting I am surprised at the results, its a library as in libe, not a > leebrary as in lib, ryght or is that reeght or rit ?. > > Thomas or is it Thoomas > > you say tomato I sa

[CODE4LIB] C4L2013 Islandora Dinner (02/13/13)

2013-02-13 Thread James R. Griffin III
Hello everyone, If you're interested in discussing Islandora (a Drupal-based front-end which integrates with the Fedora Commons repository system), you aren't alone! I'm interested in launching a dinner aimed at all interested Islandora tonight. All libraries and institutions looking to deploy (

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Michele R Combs
Or, in the immortal words of Monty Python: "No, no, it's spelt 'luxury yacht' but it's pronounced 'throat-wobbler mangrove'..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyQvjKqXA0Y Michele -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Bennett

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Fleming, Declan
Ok, I think it's open now. D -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Bennett Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 10:20 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe Complete responses are not shared for all t

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Thomas Bennett
Complete responses are not shared for all to see Support Requesthttp://portal.support.appstate.edu Thomas McMillan Grant Bennett

Re: [CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Thomas Bennett
After voting I am surprised at the results, its a library as in libe, not a leebrary as in lib, ryght or is that reeght or rit ?. Thomas or is it Thoomas you say tomato I say tomato pecan or pecan In these two examples maybe pronounce it as you wish or weesh or woosh, what ever….. ===

[CODE4LIB] Lib or Libe

2013-02-13 Thread Fleming, Declan
Hi - at the conference, there has been much foment about how to pronounce the end of "code4lib". Please go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lseCc2gwQUXL6oC8aLB7N8YMRnjsl90SfPHAmX5EA_w/viewform and vote. D

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4LIb 2013 - Game Night - hotel card found

2013-02-13 Thread Cary Gordon
It probably belonged to the person sleeping in the lobby. On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 11:29 PM, Jon Gorman wrote: > HI folks, > > Someone who attended the game night left their room key. It's been > passed along to some of the folks who will be opening the conference > tomorrrow and they'll also make

[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Administrator at Kansas State University

2013-02-13 Thread jobs
**Required Qualifications:** • Associate degree in Computer Science & Information Technology or related field PLUS minimum of two years of fulltime development and server administration experience in a Linux/Solaris environment OR, if no associate degree in Computer Science & Information Techn

[CODE4LIB] Job: IT Specialist at United States Government Printing Office

2013-02-13 Thread jobs
The selectee will serve as a Senior Information Technology (IT) Specialist, responsible for analyzing publication workflows including XML, and developing software application solutions to problems and designing, programming, documenting and maintaining systems. KEY REQUIREMENTS * U.S. Citize