[CODE4LIB] ADVICE: Applied Computing Program at Tulane

2013-04-22 Thread Phil Suda
Good morning, I have been working in public libraries since 2006, as a cataloger, collection development librarian, serials librarian, and various other roles (thinking of business card with Fixer as job title). I am very interested in Structured Data, Semantic Web, Metadata,

Re: [CODE4LIB] ADVICE: Applied Computing Program at Tulane

2013-04-22 Thread Sean Hannan
Honestly, if you're interested in and looking to focus on Content Strategy and UX, the only course there that comes close is Human-Computer Interaction. If those are really your interests, I'd look at a strictly HCI program (they're out there) or something that leans more towards Knowledge

Re: [CODE4LIB] ADVICE: Applied Computing Program at Tulane

2013-04-22 Thread Cary Gordon
If you going to become a professional programmer/developer, I suggest that you take one of the language courses (just not ASP). In the library world, XML is very useful. While we work mostly in PHP, Python, Ruby and Scala are the most interesting, but none of them are on the list. In my

Re: [CODE4LIB] ADVICE: Applied Computing Program at Tulane

2013-04-22 Thread Al Matthews
If those are really your interests, I'd look at a strictly HCI program (they're out there) Georgia Tech has a good HCI M.S., which I believe I would recommend, and a parallel Digital Media Program, which is also strong. Both do spin out good UX and IA people. Both programs are competitive but

Re: [CODE4LIB] ADVICE: Applied Computing Program at Tulane

2013-04-22 Thread Mark Pernotto
It's not immediately clear to me if you're more interested in Content Strategy and UX or programming/coding, as I don't see them as synonymous careers. If it's the former, I'd suggest seeking a more focused HCI program. If it's the latter, then I'd focus probably more on Integrated Application

[CODE4LIB] Job: Discovery Engineer, Digital Library Systems and Services, Stanford University Libraries at Stanford University

2013-04-22 Thread jobs
Want to work on a great team, building software to improve discovery for Stanford's incredible collections? We also feature Silicon Valley competitive compensation and nearly perfect weather. Job Objective: Stanford University Libraries (SUL) is seeking a talented software engineer to

Re: [CODE4LIB] ADVICE: Applied Computing Program at Tulane

2013-04-22 Thread Al Matthews
I would argue that it's intimidating to learn programming entirely on one's own. An alternative to sitting down after work with IDLE and a book, is for example https://www.coursera.org/signature/course/interactivepython/970391 I'll emphasize that this is the first pay-for coursera course that

Re: [CODE4LIB] Reminder: 4th Code4Lib North May 23-24, Toronto

2013-04-22 Thread Cynthia Ng
Registration link is actually: http://c4ln2013.eventbrite.ca My fault for having it wrong in the original email =X On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 12:13 PM, MJ Suhonos m...@suhonos.ca wrote: Hi everyone, This is a reminder that the 4th Code4Lib North unconference is fast approaching, and that we

[CODE4LIB] Job: Rails/Hydra Software Systems Engineer at Academic Preservation Trust

2013-04-22 Thread jobs
The Academic Preservation Trust is looking for a highly motivated and talented developer to help build an aggregate preservation repository serving a broad community of Universities nation-wide. The Rails/Hydra Software Systems Engineer will have primary responsibility of implementing an

[CODE4LIB] quick update on Code4Lib 2014

2013-04-22 Thread Tim McGeary
Hi all, I wanted to put out a quick first update about the Code4Lib 2014 planning by the TRLN Libraries (UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, NC State, NC Central). Because of the coordinated effort in organizing the initial logistics, we've decided to work with CONCENTRA Conference Management Services (

Re: [CODE4LIB] quick update on Code4Lib 2014

2013-04-22 Thread Mark A. Matienzo
Hi Tim, Great to hear. Is there a particular motivation for creating a new Code4lib 2014 Google Group rather than using the existing Code4libcon user group https://groups.google.com/group/code4libcon? Mark On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM, Tim McGeary timmcge...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I

[CODE4LIB] OLITA - Digital Odyssey - Toronto - Call for Lightning Talks

2013-04-22 Thread Sarah Wiebe
Hello Code4lib, The Ontario Library Information Technology Association is looking for local lightning talk presenters (approximately 10 minutes) on topics related to big data or data analysis. If anyone is interested in presenting, send me an email! Cheers, Sarah Wiebe Web Librarian E-mail:

[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib North - Ottawa/Gatineau meetup group

2013-04-22 Thread Mary Beth Baker
Code4Lib North - Ottawa/Gatineau region is now on meetup.com and organizing pub nights and knowledge sharing events. All are welcome to join: http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Our first pub night is April 29th, 2013 in the evening. RSVP via the meetup group. Mary Beth / Warren (Code4Lib