[CODE4LIB] EARLY Registration for iPRES 2013 / DC-2013 has been extended to 15 July!!!
*Apologies for cross-posting* === iPRES 2013 / DC-2013 INVITATION TO REGISTER === International Conference on Preservation of Digital Objects / International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications 2-6 September 2013 in Lisbon, Portugal at the Instituto Superior Técnico. Registration for iPRES/Dublin Core 2013 is now open, early rates apply through *15 July 2013*. iPRES Conference website: http://ipres2013.ist.utl.pt/index.html Draft program: http://ipres2013.ist.utl.pt/prg_overview.html The scientific program comprises 36 full and short papers, as well as 23 posters and demonstrations. There will be 8 tutorials, 12 workshops and a doctoral symposium. *TOPICS OF INTEREST INCLUDE* * Innovation in Digital Preservation: Novel Challenges and Scenarios; Innovative Approaches; Preservation at Scale; Domain-specific Challenges (Cultural Heritage, Technical and Scientific Processes and Data, Engineering Models and Simulation, Medical Records, Corporate Processes and Recordkeeping, Web Archiving, Personal Archiving, e-Procurement, etc.) * Systems Life-cycle: Specific Digital Preservation Requirements and Implications in Modeling, Design, Development, Deployment and Maintenance * Governance: Risk Analysis; Audit, Trust and Certification, Trusted Repositories; Information/Data Quality * Business Models and Added-value of Digital Preservation: Benefits Analysis, Emerging Exploitation Scenarios, Long-Tail of Digital Preservation * Theory of Digital Preservation: Interdisciplinary Modeling, Representation Concepts, Incentive Structures * Case Studies and Best Practices: Processes, Metadata, Systems, Services, Infrastructures * Training and Education iPRES-2013 will be collocated with DC-2013. Both conferences will take place in the same venue and run in parallel. During the collocated events, delegates are welcome to choose sessions that best fit their interests from either conference. Keynotes are held in common plenaries; and, social events are shared, providing an excellent opportunity for iPRES and DCMI delegates to socialize, share common interests and network. Delegates of the two conferences may separately register for a mix of pre- and post-conference events organized by the conference committees of both iPRES and DCMI. *IMPORTANT DATES* * 15 July 2013: Deadline for early registration * 02 September 2013: Tutorials sessions and Doctoral Symposium * 03 September 2013: Conference starting… * 05 September 2013: Conference closing (noon time) * 05 September 2013: Workshops starting (afternoon) €350 early regular, €250 early student (to 8 July) €375 regular student (after 15 July) --Separate rates apply for pre-/post-conference sessions on Monday and Friday --Day rates are available Registration questions? Contact for DC/iPRES 2013: ipres2...@ist.utl.pt We look forward to seeing you in Lisbon in September. *TUTORIALS* T1.1 - Introduction to Linked Open Data (LOD) T1.2 - Metadata Provenance T1.3 - IGM: Maturidade da Governação da Informação (Tutorial in Portuguese) T1.4 - Build it, Share it, Keep it safe T1.5 - Personal Digital Archiving T1.6 - Islandora Institutional Repository Tutorial T2.1 - Introduction to Ontology Concepts and Terminology T2.2 - PROV - the W3C Provenance Ontology T2.3 - IGM: Information Governance Maturity (Tutorial in English) T2.4 - Legal challenges in the preservation lifecycle – How to address and how to solve them! T2.5 - From Preserving Data to Preserving Research – Curation of Process and Context T2.6 - Tools for uncovering preservation risks in your large repositories T3.1 - Datasets, Open Data and Digital Preservation T3.2 - Getting Started in Web Archiving and Web Archives Preservation *WORKSHOPS* W1 - Digital Preservation Capabilities - How to assess and improve capabilities in digital preservation? W2 - PREMIS Implementation Fair Workshop W3 - Archiving Community Memories W4 - Cost of Curation W5 - Preservation at Scale W6 - Interoperability of Persistent Identifiers Systems – services across PI domains W7 – Open Research Challenges in Digital Preservation W8 - CAMP-4-DATA W9 -Vocabulary Day *iPREShack*: SPRUCE, CURATEcamp and OPF Hackathon (from September 2nd to 5th) Please forward this email to anybody who might be interested!
[CODE4LIB] Which sessions should be at the 2013 DLF Forum?
We had an incredible response to our CFP with 87 session proposals submitted. Now we want to know which ones you'd like at the 2013 Forumhttp://www.diglib.org/forums/2013forum/, November 4-6, in Austin, TX. Community input helps guide our Program Planning Committee's decision making so please vote! Get your votes in by July 12: http://www.diglib.org/forums/2013forum/2013-community-poll/ Louisa Kwasigroch Program Associate - Digital Library Federation Council on Library and Information Resources lkwasigr...@clir.org | 202-939-4758 www.clir.org | www.diglib.org
[CODE4LIB] Job: Metadata Librarian at University of Kansas
The University of Kansas Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, energetic and innovative individual to provide leadership and guidance to the University of Kansas Libraries and the campus community on the development, analysis and application of metadata schemes. The Metadata Librarian serves as the Libraries' primary resource for non-MARC metadata design, structure and standards. This position is a 12 month tenure track faculty appointment with rank of assistant/associate librarian. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Discovery Services, the Metadata Librarian is a member of the Metadata, Data, and Discovery Services department. The Metadata Librarian is oversees projects, workflow design and training involving metadata and use of metadata in digital repositories and other discovery systems . She/he works closely with colleagues in the Cataloging Department, the Distinctive Collections division and the Research and Learning division to support the discovery of and access to the Libraries' digital content through metadata creation, analysis, enrichment, and maintenance in accordance with local and national cataloging and metadata standards. The Metadata Librarian is expected to provide consultation services for faculty on metadata and data in support of digital scholarship to enhance research, teaching, and learning at the University of Kansas. **For more information and to apply, visit [http://www.employment.ku.edu/](http://www.employment.ku.edu/) and select Search Faculty Jobs.** **Applications deadline Aug 4, 2013. Estimated starting date Oct 27, 2013.** Job Duties: 80% Professional Responsibilities * Works to expand staff expertise andexperience in the application of non-MARC metadata, developing trainingmaterials and providing instruction and documentation. * Participates in the development,evaluation, and implementation of metadata policies, goals and procedures. * Provides expertise andmanagement relating to metadata production for description, access,administration and preservation of digital materials acquired or held by theLibrary. * Serves as functional manager for the KU Libraries digital repositories,including responsibility for overall organization of content, and acts as aliaison in supporting and training for users. * Collaborates with internal and external partners in theselection, design, and adaptation of metadata schema, controlled vocabularies,and data dictionaries. * Creates, reviews, and edits metadatafor digital collections and assists in the development and application ofmetadata crosswalks and data conversion routines. * Assists with analysis and conversionof existing data into standard metadata formats. * Collaborates with local, national, and international partners onresearch to advance the use of appropriate metadata use for digital libraryservices. 10% Research * Contributes to the profession's collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly research activity. Research may involve the publication of articles, books, book reviews, grant-supported inquiry, or editorial work. 10% Service * Engages in service to the Libraries, the University and to professional organizations by participating in committee work, projects, and other contributory achievements. Required Qualifications: * ALA-accredited MLS by date of appointment. * 2 years of academic/research library experience working with standard metadata formats (e.g., MARC, EAD, TEI, VRA Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, etc.). * Excellence in written communication as demonstrated by quality of application materials. * A commitment to strong customer service within and outside the libraries as demonstrated by quality of application materials as demonstrated by quality of application materials. Open Rank: Rank considerations are based on professional performance, research, and service experience sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian. See Discipline Expectations for additional details: http://lib.ku.edu/lfpa/LCPT/DisciplineExpectations2009.pdf Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of and interest in current issues, trends, and emerging standards in cataloging and metadata * Familiarity with XML, XSLT, and tools for transforming metadata. * Experience using DSpace or other digital library or repository systems. * Experience converting databases (e.g., Access, FileMaker Pro, etc.,) into standard metadata formats. * Excellent organizational skills with aptitude for complex, analytical and detailed work. * Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse constituents. * Ability to work independently and as a team member in a dynamic environment and on a variety of simultaneous projects. * Working knowledge of the use of cataloging principles, and an understanding of controlled vocabularies, taxonomies,
[CODE4LIB] mobile app
Anybody has experience on how to build mobile app for your library? If your library paid for the development, please also share your experience. Thanks. - Kelly
Re: [CODE4LIB] mobile app
These two presentations from the ASERL webinar series ( http://www.aserl.org/archive/) may be worth a look. Disclaimer, one of the presentations includes me. *Webinar: Creating Mobile-Friendly Services at VCU Libraries* December 4, 2012 Session Recording https://vimeo.com/55379810 | PPT Slideshttp://www.aserl.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Mobile_VCU_Libraries.pdf -- *Webinar: Creating Mobile-Friendly Services for Library Users at Vanderbilt * October 25, 2012 Session Recording https://vimeo.com/52233631 | PPT Slideshttp://www.aserl.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MOBILE_Vanderbilt.pdf On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Kaile Zhu kz...@uco.edu wrote: Anybody has experience on how to build mobile app for your library? If your library paid for the development, please also share your experience. Thanks. - Kelly -- Jimmy Ghaphery Head, Digital Technologies VCU Libraries 804-827-3551
[CODE4LIB] Cataloging Apps
Are there any standards for cataloging iOS apps in public library OPACs? Are there radical differences between cataloging apps and other non-MARC resources? Forgive the broadness of the question folks... Matt Amory (917) 771-4157 matt.am...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matt-amory/8/515/239
Re: [CODE4LIB] mobile app
Hi Kalie, Two of my graduate assistants and I recently developed a user-centered mobile web app/interface http://langsdale.ubalt.edu/m/ for our library. We spent a lot of time doing focus groups and user testing over the course of two semesters worth of development time, and have been pretty happy with the results. One suggestion I would definitely have is to use a web framework like jQuery Mobile http://jquerymobile.com/ or Bootstraphttp://twitter.github.io/bootstrap/index.htmlto jump start your efforts. Then, later when you have everything the way you want it, you can use a service like PhoneGap http://phonegap.com/ to wrap it up into native apps you can offer on Google Play or Apple's App Store. If you're interested I've presented a few times on it during the lifetime of the project, and have the (slightly similar) slide decks posted to SlideShare: Society for Scholarly Publishing 2011 Fall Seminarhttp://www.slideshare.net/whelman/langsdale-mobile-a-user-centered-approach, Internet Librarian 2012http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/responsive-user-driven-mobile and recently at an Amigos Online conferencehttp://www.slideshare.net/whelman/mobile-orimmobileamigoshtml5css3. That last one was on how we used responsive design techniques to re-purpose our mobile site to act as the interface on 3 iPad search kiosks I've installed here at Langsdale. I've also published our code at https://github.com/whelman/ I'd be happy to talk more about our experiences, just send me an email if you're interested. -Bill Helman Integrated Digital Services Librarian. The University of Baltimore, Langsdale Library whel...@ubalt.edu | 410-837-4209 skype:4108374209?call | http://whelman.com | @thinkpol http://twitter.com/thinkpol On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Kaile Zhu kz...@uco.edu wrote: Anybody has experience on how to build mobile app for your library? If your library paid for the development, please also share your experience. Thanks. - Kelly
Re: [CODE4LIB] Cataloging Apps
Hello, Sound interesting! We are compiling list of software and apps on our lib guides but to include catalog records for these items interests me! Thanks, On Jul 3, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Matt Amory matt.am...@gmail.com wrote: Are there any standards for cataloging iOS apps in public library OPACs? Are there radical differences between cataloging apps and other non-MARC resources? Forgive the broadness of the question folks... Matt Amory (917) 771-4157 matt.am...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matt-amory/8/515/239
Re: [CODE4LIB] mobile app
On this topic, I'd suggest that Texas libraries interested in developing mobile apps consider applying for funding from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission: 2nd Round of Funding for TexShare Libraries to Go Mobile! Intent Forms due July 31, 2013. TSLAC has assisted over 50 libraries enhance their mobile presence this year. We’d like to continue to support libraries in their efforts to go mobile with Round 2 Funding. Funding available for FY2014 (September 2013 – September 2014) TSLAC will support TexShare libraries or library consortia interested in building or expanding their mobile presence through mobile-accessible library catalogs, mobile-accessible library web sites, mobile apps, and/or other services focused on the mobile library user. This can include design changes to existing sites/catalogs or complete alternatives specifically made for the mobile environment. TSLAC is offering subsidies ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 (depending upon library type and size). Intent forms are available at the program website ( https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/mobilesolutions/round2 ) Submit an intent form by July 31, 2013. First-time requests will receive top priority for funding. If funding permits, we will also accept projects from libraries that received Round 1 funding and want to develop additional mobile services. Round 2 Timeline: June 24, 2013: Library Intent forms available on TSLAC website July 31, 2013: Last day to submit an Intent form August 31, 2013: Last date to submit a Round 2 Project Summary Form October 1, 2013: If project includes a subscription, latest start date for full 12-month funding September 30, 2014: Projects completed; All items must be delivered; Subscription funding concludes Fall 2014: Project reports due Questions can be addressed to Beverley Shirley at texsh...@tsl.state.tx.usor by phone to 800-252-9386. I'm just the messenger, so don't ask me for more information. Danielle Cunniff Plumer dcplumer associates danie...@dcplumer.com 512-508-3099 On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:58 AM, William Helman whel...@ubalt.edu wrote: Hi Kalie, Two of my graduate assistants and I recently developed a user-centered mobile web app/interface http://langsdale.ubalt.edu/m/ for our library. We spent a lot of time doing focus groups and user testing over the course of two semesters worth of development time, and have been pretty happy with the results. One suggestion I would definitely have is to use a web framework like jQuery Mobile http://jquerymobile.com/ or Bootstraphttp://twitter.github.io/bootstrap/index.htmlto jump start your efforts. Then, later when you have everything the way you want it, you can use a service like PhoneGap http://phonegap.com/ to wrap it up into native apps you can offer on Google Play or Apple's App Store. If you're interested I've presented a few times on it during the lifetime of the project, and have the (slightly similar) slide decks posted to SlideShare: Society for Scholarly Publishing 2011 Fall Seminar http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/langsdale-mobile-a-user-centered-approach , Internet Librarian 2012http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/responsive-user-driven-mobile and recently at an Amigos Online conference http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/mobile-orimmobileamigoshtml5css3. That last one was on how we used responsive design techniques to re-purpose our mobile site to act as the interface on 3 iPad search kiosks I've installed here at Langsdale. I've also published our code at https://github.com/whelman/ I'd be happy to talk more about our experiences, just send me an email if you're interested. -Bill Helman Integrated Digital Services Librarian. The University of Baltimore, Langsdale Library whel...@ubalt.edu | 410-837-4209 skype:4108374209?call | http://whelman.com | @thinkpol http://twitter.com/thinkpol On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Kaile Zhu kz...@uco.edu wrote: Anybody has experience on how to build mobile app for your library? If your library paid for the development, please also share your experience. Thanks. - Kelly
Re: [CODE4LIB] mobile app
I guess the funding will only award to libraries in Texas, right? -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of danielle plumer Sent: 2013年7月3日 12:10 To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] mobile app On this topic, I'd suggest that Texas libraries interested in developing mobile apps consider applying for funding from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission: 2nd Round of Funding for TexShare Libraries to Go Mobile! Intent Forms due July 31, 2013. TSLAC has assisted over 50 libraries enhance their mobile presence this year. We’d like to continue to support libraries in their efforts to go mobile with Round 2 Funding. Funding available for FY2014 (September 2013 ? September 2014) TSLAC will support TexShare libraries or library consortia interested in building or expanding their mobile presence through mobile-accessible library catalogs, mobile-accessible library web sites, mobile apps, and/or other services focused on the mobile library user. This can include design changes to existing sites/catalogs or complete alternatives specifically made for the mobile environment. TSLAC is offering subsidies ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 (depending upon library type and size). Intent forms are available at the program website ( https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/mobilesolutions/round2 ) Submit an intent form by July 31, 2013. First-time requests will receive top priority for funding. If funding permits, we will also accept projects from libraries that received Round 1 funding and want to develop additional mobile services. Round 2 Timeline: June 24, 2013: Library Intent forms available on TSLAC website July 31, 2013: Last day to submit an Intent form August 31, 2013: Last date to submit a Round 2 Project Summary Form October 1, 2013: If project includes a subscription, latest start date for full 12-month funding September 30, 2014: Projects completed; All items must be delivered; Subscription funding concludes Fall 2014: Project reports due Questions can be addressed to Beverley Shirley at texsh...@tsl.state.tx.usor by phone to 800-252-9386. I'm just the messenger, so don't ask me for more information. Danielle Cunniff Plumer dcplumer associates danie...@dcplumer.com 512-508-3099 On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:58 AM, William Helman whel...@ubalt.edu wrote: Hi Kalie, Two of my graduate assistants and I recently developed a user-centered mobile web app/interface http://langsdale.ubalt.edu/m/ for our library. We spent a lot of time doing focus groups and user testing over the course of two semesters worth of development time, and have been pretty happy with the results. One suggestion I would definitely have is to use a web framework like jQuery Mobile http://jquerymobile.com/ or Bootstraphttp://twitter.github.io/bootstrap/index.htmlto jump start your efforts. Then, later when you have everything the way you want it, you can use a service like PhoneGap http://phonegap.com/ to wrap it up into native apps you can offer on Google Play or Apple's App Store. If you're interested I've presented a few times on it during the lifetime of the project, and have the (slightly similar) slide decks posted to SlideShare: Society for Scholarly Publishing 2011 Fall Seminar http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/langsdale-mobile-a-user-centered-app roach , Internet Librarian 2012http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/responsive-user-driven-mobile and recently at an Amigos Online conference http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/mobile-orimmobileamigoshtml5css3. That last one was on how we used responsive design techniques to re-purpose our mobile site to act as the interface on 3 iPad search kiosks I've installed here at Langsdale. I've also published our code at https://github.com/whelman/ I'd be happy to talk more about our experiences, just send me an email if you're interested. -Bill Helman Integrated Digital Services Librarian. The University of Baltimore, Langsdale Library whel...@ubalt.edu | 410-837-4209 skype:4108374209?call | http://whelman.com | @thinkpol http://twitter.com/thinkpol On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Kaile Zhu kz...@uco.edu wrote: Anybody has experience on how to build mobile app for your library? If your library paid for the development, please also share your experience. Thanks. - Kelly
Re: [CODE4LIB] mobile app
I believe that this announcement is for libraries in Texas, yes. Danielle Cunniff Plumer On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 1:20 PM, Kaile Zhu kz...@uco.edu wrote: I guess the funding will only award to libraries in Texas, right? -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of danielle plumer Sent: 2013年7月3日 12:10 To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] mobile app On this topic, I'd suggest that Texas libraries interested in developing mobile apps consider applying for funding from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission: 2nd Round of Funding for TexShare Libraries to Go Mobile! Intent Forms due July 31, 2013. TSLAC has assisted over 50 libraries enhance their mobile presence this year. We’d like to continue to support libraries in their efforts to go mobile with Round 2 Funding. Funding available for FY2014 (September 2013 ? September 2014) TSLAC will support TexShare libraries or library consortia interested in building or expanding their mobile presence through mobile-accessible library catalogs, mobile-accessible library web sites, mobile apps, and/or other services focused on the mobile library user. This can include design changes to existing sites/catalogs or complete alternatives specifically made for the mobile environment. TSLAC is offering subsidies ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 (depending upon library type and size). Intent forms are available at the program website ( https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/mobilesolutions/round2 ) Submit an intent form by July 31, 2013. First-time requests will receive top priority for funding. If funding permits, we will also accept projects from libraries that received Round 1 funding and want to develop additional mobile services. Round 2 Timeline: June 24, 2013: Library Intent forms available on TSLAC website July 31, 2013: Last day to submit an Intent form August 31, 2013: Last date to submit a Round 2 Project Summary Form October 1, 2013: If project includes a subscription, latest start date for full 12-month funding September 30, 2014: Projects completed; All items must be delivered; Subscription funding concludes Fall 2014: Project reports due Questions can be addressed to Beverley Shirley at texsh...@tsl.state.tx.usor by phone to 800-252-9386. I'm just the messenger, so don't ask me for more information. Danielle Cunniff Plumer dcplumer associates danie...@dcplumer.com 512-508-3099 On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:58 AM, William Helman whel...@ubalt.edu wrote: Hi Kalie, Two of my graduate assistants and I recently developed a user-centered mobile web app/interface http://langsdale.ubalt.edu/m/ for our library. We spent a lot of time doing focus groups and user testing over the course of two semesters worth of development time, and have been pretty happy with the results. One suggestion I would definitely have is to use a web framework like jQuery Mobile http://jquerymobile.com/ or Bootstraphttp://twitter.github.io/bootstrap/index.htmlto jump start your efforts. Then, later when you have everything the way you want it, you can use a service like PhoneGap http://phonegap.com/ to wrap it up into native apps you can offer on Google Play or Apple's App Store. If you're interested I've presented a few times on it during the lifetime of the project, and have the (slightly similar) slide decks posted to SlideShare: Society for Scholarly Publishing 2011 Fall Seminar http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/langsdale-mobile-a-user-centered-app roach , Internet Librarian 2012http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/responsive-user-driven-mobile and recently at an Amigos Online conference http://www.slideshare.net/whelman/mobile-orimmobileamigoshtml5css3. That last one was on how we used responsive design techniques to re-purpose our mobile site to act as the interface on 3 iPad search kiosks I've installed here at Langsdale. I've also published our code at https://github.com/whelman/ I'd be happy to talk more about our experiences, just send me an email if you're interested. -Bill Helman Integrated Digital Services Librarian. The University of Baltimore, Langsdale Library whel...@ubalt.edu | 410-837-4209 skype:4108374209?call | http://whelman.com | @thinkpol http://twitter.com/thinkpol On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Kaile Zhu kz...@uco.edu wrote: Anybody has experience on how to build mobile app for your library? If your library paid for the development, please also share your experience. Thanks. - Kelly
[CODE4LIB] Save the date! HTRC UnCamp, September 8-9, 2013
SAVE THE DATE! HathiTrust Research Center UnCamp A 1.5 Day Event September 8-9, 2013 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaignhttp://illinois.edu/ I Hotel and Conference Centerhttp://stayatthei.com/ Mark your calendars. HTRC is hosting its second annual HTRC UnCamp in September 2013 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The UnCamp is different: it is part hands-on coding and demonstration, part inspirational use-cases, part community building, and a part informational, all structured in the dynamic setting of an un-conference programming format. It has visionary speakers mixed with boot-camp activities and hands-on sessions with HTRC infrastructure and tools. Through the HTRC Data API, attendees will be able to browse and run applications (yours or ours) against the full 2.8M volumes of the public domain corpus of HathiTrust. Who should attend? The HTRC UnCamp is targeted to the digital humanities tool developers, researchers and librarians of HathiTrust member institutions, and graduate students. Attendees will be asked for their input in planning sessions, so please plan to register early! Travel funds and Registration. HTRC anticipates funding a small number of travel grants that can be used by an attendee to bring along a graduate student, or for a HathiTrust member librarian/technologist to bring along a researcher from their organization who is interested in engaging with our research center. The UnCamp will have a minimal registration fee so as to make the Uncamp as affordable as possible for you to attend. Additional information about the UnCamp will be posted to http://www.hathitrust.org/htrc_uncamp2013 as it becomes available. If you have questions or suggestions regarding the HTRC Uncamp please feel free to contact Megan Senseney, HTRC Project Coordinator, at mfsen...@illinois.edumailto:mfsen...@illinois.edu or 217-244-5574. We look forward to seeing you in Champaign! -- Megan Finn Senseney Project Coordinator, Research Services Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel Street Champaign, Illinois 61820 Phone: (217) 244-5574 Email: mfsen...@illinois.edumailto:mfsen...@illinois.edu http://www.lis.illinois.edu/research/services/http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/research/services/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Programmer/Analyst at University of British Columbia
Job ID: 15986 Location: Vancouver - Point Grey Campus Employment Group: ManagementProfessional (AAPS) Job Category: Information Systems Tech Classification Title: Info.SytemsTechnlgy, Level D Business Title: Programmer/Analyst Department: Library - Info Sys Tech Div Salary: $68,731.00 - $85,915.00 (Annual) Full/Part Time: Full-Time Desired Start Date: 2013/08/01 Job End Date: 2015/07/31 Funding Type: Budget Funded Closing Date: 2013/07/14 Available Openings: 1 Job Summary The Programmer Analyst designs computer application solutions for existing complex or campus-wide computer systems. Responsible for analysing requirements, designing, programming and driving the implementation of new systems and maintaining a variety of automated systems (both vendor-supplied and locally developed) that support key projects (course reserves and other externally funded projects such as the BC Bibliography extension project, the BC Historical Newspapers extension project, the Chung/Canadian Pacific project, and the West Beyond the West portal) and, as necessary, numerous major online applications (Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation, Public Access, eResource Management and others) used throughout the UBC Library. This includes providing on-going operational and troubleshooting support required for these automated systems and all associated equipment and communications networks. Organizational Status Reports to the Systems Librarian (Programming and Web Services Manager). Assists, and may oversee, other departmental staff in all areas of computer related questions and problems. Works with other staff within the UBC Library and from other UBC faculties or departments. Work Performed 1. Identify technology and solutions and leads the design and development of Digital Library systems to enhance access to promote usage of both physical and electronic resources, with a focus on the Library's course reserves system and externally funded projects such as the BC Bibliography extension project, the BC Historical Newspapers extension project, the Chung/Canadian Pacific project, and the West Beyond the West portal 2. Using a variety of vendor-supplied, in-house and other systems development tools, develops, implements, and provides support for automated library applications such as - Course Reserves system - Digital Library systems - Integrated Library system - Remote Access systems - Inter-library Loan system 2.1. For vendor-supplied systems: identifies and clarifies user requirements, best map users requirements with functionalities provided by the systems to fully leverage on the application system and available technology. Works with vendor to establish server requirements and configures basic operating system environment and application level parameters; and, if necessary or appropriate, undertakes some development and programming using available programming tools and interfaces. 2.2. For locally developed systems: identifies and clarifies user requirements; develops overall systems design and detailed specifications, taking into consideration interface requirements to existing applications and the overall Library Systems Framework; and uses it to program and prototype applications using standard programming languages such as C++, Java, PHP, Perl, Ruby on Rails, or Python; XSL/XML, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server and other RDMS products; Web-related packages; and vendor-supplied and in-house development tools. 2.3. Tests, debugs and refines applications; converts and loads data files; and prepares necessary systems documentation. This is often an iterative process that requires frequent consultation and collaboration with other UBC Library staff. 3. Provides ongoing operational support for all automated systems in use on campus and at off-campus locations of the UBC Library. This includes: 3.1. Regular production activities such as establishing, submitting and monitoring batch/background jobs (products, backups, file transfers, database updates, etc); 3.2. Working with UBC IT to keep online systems, equipment and communications networks up and operational at all times; diagnosing hardware problems and swapping equipment when appropriate. 3.3. Installing, evaluating, and testing new versions of vendor supplied systems. 3.4. Resolving, reporting and/or referring problems to appropriate parties in the UBC Library, vendor representatives, UBC IT, or elsewhere for resolution. The latter includes software, equipment, communications network, and information services suppliers. 4. Participates in the evaluation, procurement, testing, installation and administration of computer and communications equipment. 4.1. Preparing equipment specifications and, when appropriate, more extensive procurement documents such as Requests for Quotations (RFQ); obtaining quotations and other information from vendors or suppliers; evaluating and selecting the most suitable
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Repository and Metadata Archivist/Librarian at University of New Brunswick
The Electronic Text Centre (ETC) in the University of New Brunswick Libraries welcomes applications forthe position of Digital Repository and Metadata Archivist/Librarian (one‐year term, possibility ofrenewal). With a 15‐year history of achievement, the ETC has been recognized as a regional and national leader indigital library initiatives, electronic publishing, and research computing support. The ETC comprises sixFTE working in digital asset management and project development, journal production, imaging, and an additional varying number of student assistants complement the core staff. Workingin this context, and reporting via the Director of the ETC, the Digital Repository and Metadata Librarianwill take the lead in developing and maintaining UNB Libraries' digital repository systems (mainlyDSpace, Fedora, and Drupal). The successful candidate will be well versed in required technologies (IRand CMS systems), in metadata creation and refinement, and in best practices around digital contentmanagement and data curation. **DUTIES** _Manages our digital repository systems:_ * Organizes and maintains existing collections; identifies potential new ones * Ingests / publishes content * Creates appropriate metadata for items and collections, working in co‐operation withthe cataloguing department on descriptive metadata best practices * Works closely with Systems to ensure repository optimization * Monitors repository traffic, growth, and other applicable statistics and metrics _Takes a lead role in:_ * Repository process and policy development * Increased visibility of repositories; faculty outreach * Planning and implementing repository services and collections, including developmentaround research data sets * Digital preservation policy and best practices, in coordination with Archives and SpecialCollections * Keeps current with trends and standards in digital librarianship, including rights management /IP issues, open access, preservation, archiving, data curation, and broad IT currents * Provides repository‐related training to faculty and staff * Assists in directing the ETC in limited capacity, in the Director's absence **QUALIFICATIONS** _Required:_ * MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA‐accredited institution * Experience with digital repositories and content management systems * Proficiency with well‐formed XML; strong, demonstrated facility with standards‐basednon‐MARC metadata; ability to investigate and learn new metadata standards asrequired * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on projects across a wide range ofdepartments and for varying audiences * Creativity; excellent written and oral communication skills * A strong commitment to service _Desired:_ * Familiarity with Islandora * Familiarity with Open Journal Systems * Project management experience * Intermediate programming and/or system administrator skills; experience working withprogrammers (e.g., writing spec and use cases) * Proven ability with one or more specialized metadata schemas or DTDs--e.g., DarwinCore, NLM, MODS, Erudit Article, CDWA Lite, ALTO This one‐year term appointment, with possibility of renewal, will be filled at the rank of Librarian 1/2with a salary range of $51,662‐$75,712. Archivists/Librarians are members of the Association ofUniversity Teachers. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/8892/
