[CODE4LIB] elasticsearch Implementation
Greetings, i would appreciate if you could provide us with feedback regarding the way you have adopted elasticsearch, and how you have used it with MARC records. I have already read all previous answers, if someone has something in more detail (technically) it would be very helpful. I have seen a project in Github, in Perl, but i wonder if someone has done something in Ruby. Thank you in advance
[CODE4LIB] Job: Collection Services Project Manager at Northwestern University Library
**Northwestern University Library Professional Librarian Vacancy** **Rank and Job Code:** Librarian. **Business/Departmental Title:** Collection Services Project Manager **Reports to:** Associate University Librarian for Administrative and Collection Services (AULACS), overall and primary reporting line. Reports secondarily to others as required for specific projects and duties. Northwestern University Library invites nominations and applications for the position of Collection Services Project Manager. We seek an energetic, forward-looking, and technologically aware individual to help transform the library's discovery systems and collection management operations _**Job Summary**_ Under the general direction of the AULACS, the collection services project manager works across library departments to plan, coordinate, facilitate, and accomplish projects that improve and enhance collection services at Northwestern University Library. The project manager focuses on projects that involve the implementation of new automated systems, the development and enhancement of existing automated systems, and the transformation of work flows, policies, and procedures to take maximum advantage of technology. Although not necessarily an IT specialist per se, the project manager functions as an important translator and liaison between staff of library IT units, university IT units, library services provider staff, and NU library staff engaged in acquisitions, cataloging, collection analysis, circulation, preservation, digital library development, electronic resources management, and other collection-related library related services. The project manager's time will initially be focused on the accomplishment of two very important and interrelated goals: 1) the successful implementation of the ALMA library services platform, which will replace Voyager technical services and fulfillment support functionality; and 2) the achievement of important enhancements and the regularization of management functions that will allow the PRIMO system to replace the Voyager-based online catalog , the MetaLib federated search system, and other currently used resource discovery tools. _**Essential Duties for Initial Assignments**_ 1. Analyze and devise plans to address gaps between current and desirable levels of PRIMO system functionality. 2. Perform, and coordinate the work of others in performing, PRIMO system management and development operations such as configuration of local options, establishment of roles and authorization for access, report design and production, usability and functional assessment. 3. Establish milestones for all phases of the ILS migration project lifecycle including planning, migration and implementation; develop detailed project plans that clearly delineate timelines, roles, responsibilities, resources, and measures that will lead to the successful implementation of the new system. 4. Work with department managers to identify operational issues connected with ILS migration project steps; work collaboratively across all libraries departments and cross functional work teams; monitor and regularly report progress to library administrative units and cross functional work teams. 5. Implement a project management and communications system within the library to keep project teams, library staff, and other stakeholders informed as to the essential components of the projects, their working history, and their current status and activity. 6. Function as a liaison between libraries and University community and vendors involved in the implementation process. 7. Establish benchmarks and metrics for evaluating existing and new systems; prepare training materials and documentation for systems and operations; coordinate staff instruction and usability testing. 8. Other technical services or project duties as necessary or assigned. _**Competencies, Skills and Expertise**_ Library: Working knowledge of library automation and technology specific to the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of library resources; understanding of bibliographic databases and how they are used to support research and learning; in-depth understanding of issues and work flows that have an impact upon academic libraries. **Technical:** Working knowledge of library metadata standards such as MARC, MODS, EAD, and Dublin Core; knowledge of resource discovery systems sufficient to analyze, solve problems with, plan, and carry out configuration and set up of local options; demonstrated ability to use software such as Microsoft Access and Excel to gather management information and create reports; familiarity with programming languages, querying protocols, and transformation techniques used in academic library environments ( e.g. HTML, CSS, XSLT, jQuery, regular expressions, SQL). **Project Management: **Strong organizational and project management skills: demonstrated ability to plan, make assignments, manage
Re: [CODE4LIB] Zotero Implementation
Zotero is an add-on that can be synced for one user across several computers, but if you install it on public computers, the only way for users to sync the citations they save would be to change the preferences for the add-on every time; if they didn't, then they would be saving their citations to whatever user's account used the computer last. Users can login to their Zotero account on the internet and edit citations if they want, and also add new ones, but it is tedious to add them by hand this way, without the add-on. We provide workshops on Zotero and point to documentation about it on our website, but it is really intended for the individual's computer. Lisa Gonzalez Electronic Resources Librarian Catholic Theological Union 5401 S. Cornell Ave. Chicago, IL 60615 773-371-5463 lgonza...@ctu.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Gabriel Gardner Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 8:48 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Zotero Implementation Hello, Our library http://d.umn.edu/lib/ currently uses RefWorkshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RefWorksbut we'd like to add Zotero http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zotero to our suite of citation management options. Some of the computers in our library run off a controlled software build periodically pushed out to terminals, others are virtual machines. I'm curious about how other institutions implement Zotero, particularly on virtual machines? We anticipate that all students and faculty will need to create individual accounts with Zotero.org. Feel free to email me off-list; or, reply to share your wisdom. Cordially, ***Please excuse cross-postings.*** -- Gabriel J. Gardner http://d.umn.edu/lib/ref/gardnerg/ Reference Librarian University of Minnesota Duluth Library http://d.umn.edu/lib/ 218.726.6603 gardn...@d.umn.edu
[CODE4LIB] Job: Product Marketing Manager at ScraperWiki
ScraperWiki is a Silicon Valley style startup, in Liverpool, UK. We're changing how data science is done together on the Internet. We're hiring a ambitious marketeer, who's interested in data. If you were doing the job, you'd describe it like this -- I'm and I like data. I'm responsible for communicating what ScraperWiki does in a way that is amplified by others. Ultimately I generate good leads for our Platform, Tools and Data Services. I do whatever it takes -- connecting with journalists, writing for other people's blogs and magazines, hacking social media, organising and partnering on events. I can quickly build relationships with the people and places that will be interested in our message. At the moment, my attention is on business data publishing, Government open data and data scientists. I'm comfortable with choosing a diversity of marketing tools, such as Google Analytics, Hootsuite and Mailchimp. ScraperWiki's story is evolving. I'm spotting patterns between our products and our customers, and taking advantage of them. I market. To apply, send the following: * A link to a blog post, or other piece of online writing, that you've written that you are particularly proud of * A link to your resume/CV * Any questions you have about the job Along to fran...@scraperwiki.com with the word swjob11 in the subject (agencies only if you can find someone I know on LinkedIn to recommend your agency) Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/8155/
[CODE4LIB] Open Source release policies
All- If you work at an organization that releases open source software that your staff coders develop, I would be interested in reading your policy on that, if you have one written up that you can share, or otherwise in hearing your common practice, if that's not too much trouble. On or off list as your preference would have it. I've located the following so far: UCSD https://confluence.crbs.ucsd.edu/display/CRBS/Releasing+Open+Source+Software+at+UCSD Stanford http://otl.stanford.edu/inventors/resources/inventors_opensource.html Texas http://www.utexas.edu/cio/policies/pdfs/Procedure%20for%20Releasing%20Software%20as%20Open%20Source%20or%20Contributing%20Software%20to%20Existing%20Projects%20Licensed%20Under%20the%20GNU%20General%20Public%20License.pdf Austrailian Computer Society http://people.oregonstate.edu/~alhasheh/ose/sources/OpenSourcePolicy.pdf Much obliged, --DBL
[CODE4LIB] Evergreen conference: video, slides, notes
All the session videos and slides from the 2013 International Evergreen conference are on conference website now: http://eg2013.evergreen-ils.org/schedule/session-descriptions/ There were two excellent sessions on Postgres: Josh Berkus: Accidental DBA: http://eg2013.evergreen-ils.org/schedule/session-descriptions/#accidental Joshua Drake: How to choose the right hardware for Postgresql and Evergreen: http://eg2013.evergreen-ils.org/schedule/session-descriptions/#hardware I'd highly recommend both keynotes: John Vaillant and Zak Greant. These are talks are accessible to non-technical folks. I also really, really enjoyed John van Rassel's talk:http://eg2013.evergreen-ils.org/schedule/session-descriptions/#fiveyears Innisfil Public Library is a small public library that is doing innovative and awesome things with technology. Develop a hacker ethic is part of their strategic plan. Awesome volunteer live note takers summarized all of the conference sessions: http://eg2013.evergreen-ils.org/live/ Cheers, Tara
Re: [CODE4LIB] Open Source release policies
Hi David, We develop software that is released under open source policies but do not have an overarching policy. We joined the Hydra community about 18mos. ago and have been using their licensing practices ever since. You can read more about Hydra's licensing and IP practices here: https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/hydra/Hydra+Project+Intellectual+Property+Licensing+and+Ownership We ran this by our CIO Vice Provost for IT, who gave us the OK to proceed. -Mike On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 12:39 PM, David Lowe david.l...@lib.uconn.eduwrote: All- If you work at an organization that releases open source software that your staff coders develop, I would be interested in reading your policy on that, if you have one written up that you can share, or otherwise in hearing your common practice, if that's not too much trouble. On or off list as your preference would have it. I've located the following so far: UCSD https://confluence.crbs.ucsd.edu/display/CRBS/Releasing+Open+Source+Software+at+UCSD Stanford http://otl.stanford.edu/inventors/resources/inventors_opensource.html Texas http://www.utexas.edu/cio/policies/pdfs/Procedure%20for%20Releasing%20Software%20as%20Open%20Source%20or%20Contributing%20Software%20to%20Existing%20Projects%20Licensed%20Under%20the%20GNU%20General%20Public%20License.pdf Austrailian Computer Society http://people.oregonstate.edu/~alhasheh/ose/sources/OpenSourcePolicy.pdf Much obliged, --DBL
Re: [CODE4LIB] Open Source release policies
Hello David, We purposefully kept our policy wording as simple as we could by only licensing our offerings under GPL v3.0. http://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/open/ License: All programs are free software distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v. 3.0 as published by the Free Software Foundation. All terms within the GNU GPL v. 3.0 license apply without reservation. Regards, Chad - Original Message - From: David Lowe david.l...@lib.uconn.edu To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:39:36 PM Subject: [CODE4LIB] Open Source release policies All- If you work at an organization that releases open source software that your staff coders develop, I would be interested in reading your policy on that, if you have one written up that you can share, or otherwise in hearing your common practice, if that's not too much trouble. On or off list as your preference would have it. I've located the following so far: UCSD https://confluence.crbs.ucsd.edu/display/CRBS/Releasing+Open+Source+Software+at+UCSD Stanford http://otl.stanford.edu/inventors/resources/inventors_opensource.html Texas http://www.utexas.edu/cio/policies/pdfs/Procedure%20for%20Releasing%20Software%20as%20Open%20Source%20or%20Contributing%20Software%20to%20Existing%20Projects%20Licensed%20Under%20the%20GNU%20General%20Public%20License.pdf Austrailian Computer Society http://people.oregonstate.edu/~alhasheh/ose/sources/OpenSourcePolicy.pdf Much obliged, --DBL
Re: [CODE4LIB] Open Source release policies
Hi David, If you work at an organization that releases open source software that your staff coders develop, I would be interested in reading your policy on that, I did a presentation on that general topic at Code4lib 2007: The Intellectual Property Disclosure Process: Releasing Open Source Software in Academia http://code4lib.org/2007/doran ...and have some additional info on this page: http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/ip/ -- Michael # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian # University of Texas at Arlington # 817-272-5326 office # 817-688-1926 mobile # do...@uta.edu # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/ -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of David Lowe Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:40 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Open Source release policies All- If you work at an organization that releases open source software that your staff coders develop, I would be interested in reading your policy on that, if you have one written up that you can share, or otherwise in hearing your common practice, if that's not too much trouble. On or off list as your preference would have it. I've located the following so far: UCSD https://confluence.crbs.ucsd.edu/display/CRBS/Releasing+Open+Source+Soft ware+at+UCSD Stanford http://otl.stanford.edu/inventors/resources/inventors_opensource.html Texas http://www.utexas.edu/cio/policies/pdfs/Procedure%20for%20Releasing%20So ftware%20as%20Open%20Source%20or%20Contributing%20Software%20to%20Existi ng%20Projects%20Licensed%20Under%20the%20GNU%20General%20Public%20Licens e.pdf Austrailian Computer Society http://people.oregonstate.edu/~alhasheh/ose/sources/OpenSourcePolicy.pdf Much obliged, --DBL
[CODE4LIB] Wordpress: Any way to selectively control caching for content areas on a page?
In a Wordpress site, is there a way to allow site-wide caching, but force certain areas of a page to reload on each visit? For example, if on a specific page there is a huge navigational menu that never changes, a map that rarely changes, and hours of operation which change frequently (as often as holidays), is there a way to force only the hours of operation to reload when a person revisits the page? -Wilhelmina Randtke
[CODE4LIB] Job: Youth Services Librarian at Catskill Public Library
Youth Services Librarian: Position Summary: The Catskill Public Library is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Youth Services Librarian. The applicant should be creative, energetic, and tech-savvy with an unflinching positive attitude. This librarian is responsible for planning and developing a variety of youth services public programs; collection development; reference; and reader's advisory service for kids and teens. Applicants should enjoy going out into the community to promote the library and our programs. Must have experience with new technologies and social media. You should be willing to conduct library orientation tours and programs for community groups and agencies as well as be a team player. The ideal candidate is someone who has lots of energy, imagination, and curiosity. This is an opportunity to use your knowledge and expertise to bring new experiences to the library and our community. Qualifications: • Preferred candidates will possess a master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. • Recent graduates or those about to graduate, welcome to apply. Responsibilities Include: • Initiating and maintaining strong community partnerships; especially within the school district. • Planning, implementing and promoting programs, events, activities and tours. • Implementing and supervising a Volunteer program. • Overseeing material selection and expenditures. • Ability to self-manage, plan and organize work to complete within set deadlines. • While this position is under the direct supervision of the Library Director, this position does require some supervision over library staff. Hours: This is a full-time, civil service position. Candidate must pass eligibility requirements for Civil Service within one year of offer. Salary commensurate with experience and eligibility; serious enquiries only please. Schedule includes weekend and evening hours. Salary: $31,000/yr. plus medical and vacation. To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume with three professional references to j...@catskillpubliclibrary.org or Mail to: Samuel Alvarez, Librarian Catskill Public Library 1 Franklin Street Catskill, NY 12414 Application Deadline: June 14, 2013 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/8160/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wordpress: Any way to selectively control caching for content areas on a page?
On 5/28/13 5:30 PM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: In a Wordpress site, is there a way to allow site-wide caching, but force certain areas of a page to reload on each visit? For example, if on a specific page there is a huge navigational menu that never changes, a map that rarely changes, and hours of operation which change frequently (as often as holidays), is there a way to force only the hours of operation to reload when a person revisits the page? I haven't used it myself, but Wordpress Super Cache looks as if it might be useful. http://ocaoimh.ie/wp-super-cache/ -- Gary McGath, Professional Software Developer http://www.garymcgath.com Files that Last is now available! http://filesthatlast.com
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wordpress: Any way to selectively control caching for content areas on a page?
I've had a terrible experience with WP Super Cache. It doesn't seem to play well with other plugins and once you realize that, it's horrendously complicated to remove from your site. Perhaps if you just have a simple installation it would work well, but ours went very badly. I don't think that it could selectively cache as Wilhelmina had asked, but I'm not positive. -Claire *Emerging Tech. Specialist NY3Rs Coordinator*, Central NY Library Resources Council *Librarian Instructor*, Simmons Institute of Funeral Service *cell: (207) 992-7769 | office: (315) 446-5446* On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 8:10 PM, Gary McGath develo...@mcgath.com wrote: On 5/28/13 5:30 PM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: In a Wordpress site, is there a way to allow site-wide caching, but force certain areas of a page to reload on each visit? For example, if on a specific page there is a huge navigational menu that never changes, a map that rarely changes, and hours of operation which change frequently (as often as holidays), is there a way to force only the hours of operation to reload when a person revisits the page? I haven't used it myself, but Wordpress Super Cache looks as if it might be useful. http://ocaoimh.ie/wp-super-cache/ -- Gary McGath, Professional Software Developer http://www.garymcgath.com Files that Last is now available! http://filesthatlast.com
