[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Asset Manager at FranklinCovey
Digital Asset Manager FranklinCovey Salt Lake City Digital Asset Management Specialist Job ID#: 211577 Updated: 09/25/2013 Job Type: Full Time Location: Headquarters-Salt Lake City Category: FranklinCovey Salary: $40,000/year plus benefits Job Description Job Summary The primary role of the Digital Asset Management Specialist will be to organize and maintain digital assets and databases used for design and production of all FranklinCovey curriculum products and marketing campaigns. They must keep metadata and usage rights for images current. Essential Job Functions The Creative Services team at FranklinCovey is responsible managing, organizing and maintaining all digital assets and databases used for marketing, curriculum and product development. The D.A.M. Specialist will have responsibility to develop workflows and catalog decisions surrounding the ingestion, annotation, metadata, cataloguing, storage, retrieval and distribution of digital assets for multiple purposes while maintaining brand consistency. The Specialist will also develop protocol for downloading, renaming, backing up, rating, grouping, archiving, optimizing, maintaining and exporting files. Digital Assets consist of, but are not limited to, images, video, radio spots and other vector-based files such as InDesign and Illustrator. * Receives and supplies receipt acknowledgement of internal, client, vendor or third party supplied assets. * Compares assets to accepted published standards for inclusion in Creative Services databases. * Enters metadata and/or XML data push about the image and if required, product data that pertains to the product depicted in the asset. * Maintains rights-managed status on assets in the database; removes from public access images where rights have lapsed. * Help maintain and plan complex workflow to support onsite and offsite needs including access by clients. * Manages asset requests from clients. Maintains lists of assets requested by client and the status of the fulfillment of that request. * Organizes asset within the databases based on criteria established for each practice. * Works with on-site teams to clean up image metadata for search-ability. * Acquires new images from third party sources, including stock photography houses, public databases, and commercial photographers and maintains rights status on those images. * Coordinates and manages multiple projects simultaneously. * Works with IT to determine improvements needed in database and database interfaces. * Keeps Director of Creative Services informed of problems and opportunities with image management area. Job Expectations The Digital Asset Management Specialist is expected to: Ingest - Adding files and metadata to a central repository. Metadata can be automatically entered (if embedded in the file and read by the DAM system) or manually entered within the D.A.M. system. Annotate - Commenting, collaborating and/or making notes on assets to determine and control uses and promote an asset's ability to be repurposed effectively. Create keyword hierarchies so assets can be located quickly. Catalog - Indexing and classifying assets in a number of ways in which they can be controlled and easily retrieved by approved users to use for appropriate communications. Store - Preserving the integrity of the digital file and its metadata for the lifetime of an asset so that it can be controlled, versioned, repurposed and archived according to direction. Retrieve - Searching, finding, accessing and/or delivering assets in the proper file formats so that the asset(s) may be used according to the intended and/or permitted uses. Requirements * Fanatical about creating order from disorder. Understands the right level of process to apply to different projects. * Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to excellence. * Familiarity with Mac OS X, Cumulus, UNIX / Linux, enterprise data storage, and networks a strong plus. * Success as a key member of a cross-functional team. Able to work equally well with people in Creative Services and technical positions. * Solid technical background, experience managing technical projects, and/or hands-on technical experience a huge plus. * Demonstrated success implementing digital asset management solutions and workflows in a complex enterprise creative environment. * Able to apply sound judgment while working independently within tight timelines. * Excellent oral and written communicator, with great interpersonal skills. Able to forge trusting relationships within a diverse team. * Understands software development methodologies helpful. * Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), print and interactive image production, or digital video technologies (including video production workflows, helpful). Franklin Covey is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity
[CODE4LIB] Job: Archivist 2 at Wells Fargo
Archivist 2 Wells Fargo San Francisco Job Title: Archivist 2 Requisition Number: 3808514 Schedule Type: Regular Work Hours: 40.00 Telecommute Option: Not Indicated Location: CA-SF-Financial District Job Description Wells Fargo is seeking an Archivist with 5+ years of archival experience to work in its Historical Services Department. This position is located in San Francisco, CA and does not offer relocation assistance. Wells Fargo Historical Services manages the 160-year heritage, assets, and historical collections of Wells Fargo Company. Historical Services operates Wells Fargo's Corporate Archives, 11 Wells Fargo History Museums, Exhibits, Research, Publications, and the nation-wide Stagecoach Appearance Program. For more information about Wells Fargo's Historical Services Department; please visit: www.wellsfargohistory.com Reporting to the Archive Manager, the Archivist will: * Appraise, process, arrange, and describe new archival collections and materials * Index older collections onto the Past Perfect database, including conducting digitization of materials * Work with electronic records on digital asset management system * File and re-file archival materials * Perform holdings maintenance tasks * Provide in-depth research and reference service * Maintain inventory of archival supplies * Maintain and update current and new electronic collection databases * Provide monthly budget forecasts and activity reports CORE SKILLS * Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision * Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through skills Basic Qualifications 5+ years archival experience. Minimum Qualifications * Completed collegiate courses in archival studies, museum studies or history * Experience adhering to archival national standards and technical developments, including electronic records, digitization and preservation methodology, appraisal, arrangement and description * Experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids * Must be physically able to climb stairs and lift boxes above head, some weighing up to 40lbs Preferred Skills * Experience working in a corporate archives or with collections of business records * Experience working with electronic records * Master s Degree in related field * Working knowledge of Past Perfect collection management software To apply, go to [Wells Fargo Careers](https://www.wellsfargo.com/careers/), and search for keyword archivist. Source: [Indeed](http://www.indeed.com) Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10615/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Librarian at Parliament of Canada
Systems Librarian Parliament of Canada Ottawa Knowledge Organization and Discovery, Information and Document Resource Service Our ideal candidate has the following: Competencies: * Organizational Skills * Adaptability * Research and Analysis * Communication * Teamwork and Collaboration Knowledge: * Specializedlibrary system, particularly with regard to the basic processing of records and data, system development, database management, information searches, maintenance of modules and applications, and Web services * Knowledge of the capacity and functions of a discovery tool * Knowledge of programming languages and Windows operating systems (e.g., CSS, html) would be an asset To be considered you must have: * a Master's degree in Library Science or in Library and Information Sciences from a recognized university, or a combination of education and extensive experience directly related to the position may also be considered. * experience working with an integrated library system * experience managing and/or coordinating projects involving various stakeholders. * extensive experience designing solutions that meet operational needs * experience working with IT suppliers and experts would be an asset * experience implementing and maintaining an integrated system would be an asset Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain: * A successful second language evaluation (Bilingual staffing- imperative: CBC/CBC) * A successful pre-employment screening Additional Information: * This selection process is open to Employees of the Senate, the House of Commons, the Library of Parliament, the Office of the Senate Ethics Officer, the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, the Public Service, and the public * A written exam may be administered * Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions requiring similar competencies at the Library of Parliament * Satisfactory references are an essential condition of appointment * Education and experience requirements will be used as part of the initial selection process * Proof of education is an essential condition Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10619/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Assistant Dean for Collections Digital Initiatives at Ohio University
Assistant Dean for Collections Digital Initiatives Ohio University Athens Ohio University Libraries seeks a proactive and dynamic Assistant Dean for Collections Digital Initiatives. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced atmosphere, energized by an exciting future, and be able to engage our stakeholders and provide leadership and strategy for the management and development of collections and digital initiatives. As a part of the senior management team, the Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of Libraries and works closely with the Assistant Dean for Research and Education on the development and evaluation of programs, staff, budget and other resources in support of the Libraries' mission. He or she works effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds, including nine librarians and 20 support staff in acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, digital initiatives, and preservation. The Assistant Dean for Collections and Digital Initiatives has excellent communication skills and clearly articulates collection development strategy. She or he establishes relationships and builds upon existing partnerships across the University and with OhioLINK and other library consortia in the selection, acquisition, description, and discovery of collections. She or he works closely with subject librarians to ensure that the scope and caliber of the Libraries' collections meet the teaching and research needs of the multiple constituencies of the Ohio University community in a cost-efficient manner. The Assistant Dean for Collections and Digital Initiatives collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Research and Education, the subject librarians and archivists, and the Libraries' department heads for the advancement of digital initiatives, leveraging Ohio University Libraries' significant special collections and anticipating the requirements of born-digital collections. He or she provides leadership in the development of a strategic, scalable, and sustainable digitization program that builds new partnerships across diverse interdisciplinary audiences and further integrates the Libraries into the teaching, learning and research activities of the University community. Minimum Qualifications * Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent program) required by the time of application. * At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in one or more related areas in an academic or research library; * Proven success in project management that includes planning, developing, and evaluating programs and supervising personnel; * Experience with the evaluation and assessment of library resources; * Knowledge of current and emerging information technologies, publishing practices, and scholarly communication trends; * Excellent communication skills; * Demonstrated commitment to data-informed decision making. Preferred Qualifications * Additional advanced degree; * Familiarity with library digital initiatives particularly within the humanities; * Commitment to diversity and creativity in hiring and managing staff. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10621/
Re: [CODE4LIB] We should use HTTPS on code4lib.org
OK! Uncle! Just let's do something! I don't care *that* much about it! -Ross. On Nov 6, 2013 11:34 PM, Chad Fennell fenne...@umn.edu wrote: On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: I guess I just don't see why http and https can't coexist. They can definitely coexist, but there is a corresponding maintenance cost and a slightly higher risk profile (e.g. session hijacking is still possible in a variety of mixed http/https configurations). I noticed a a pretty good, if a bit dated, run-down of the tradeoffs for various secure setups in Drupal http://drupalscout.com/knowledge-base/drupal-and-ssl-multiple-recipes-possible-solutions-https . Even if the solutions have somewhat changed, it does get at the idea of what some of the tradeoffs are between security, usability and maintenance. Just today, I noticed a security alert (https://drupal.org/node/2129381) for the Drupal 6 Secure Pages module where theoretically secured pages and forms could be transmitted in the clear. This is the module you'd most likely use to achieve a mixed http/https site in Drupal. I have personally tended to just put everything behind https because of the added work/modules/maintenance associated to running it along side of http (in Drupal, specifically), but I am a lazy person with access to free certs and ferncer servers. HTH -- Chad Fennell Web Developer University of Minnesota Libraries (612) 626-4186
[CODE4LIB] Job: Center for Open Science Developers at Center for Open Science
Center for Open Science Developers Center for Open Science Charlottesville We are presently looking to hire about 3 new developers at the Center for Open Science. This is a non-profit, tech start-up located in Charlottesville, VA, and pay will be very competitive. We are particularly seeking expertise in DevOps and a commitment to open source software that makes scientific research better. See below for full details. Background Develop exclusively free, open source software in the name of open science. The Center for Open Science (http://centerforopenscience.org) is a funded non- profit startup looking for OSS developers who are passionate about modern web and API practices (and, ideally, science) with expertise across the web development stack. Open source has changed how software development works, and we want to apply the same principles to the sciences. Everything we develop is exclusively free and open source (http://github.com/CenterForOpenScience). Core Technologies Python Micro-frameworks (e.g., Flask) Git Javascript Javascript Frameworks (e.g., Knockout) No-SQL Databases (e.g., MongoDB) API development We are much more concerned about collaboration, passion, and ability than the actual technologies you use. We believe that a great developer should be a great developer in any language. We focus on Python in that Python developers typically value readability and community, and we are missioned with connecting and educating the open science and open source communities. The Python community represents what an effective community should look like and has strong ties to the sciences. As long as your values are aligned with those, we want to hear from you. Location We're located in Charlottesville, VA and currently looking for candidates that can relocate to the area. Charlottesville is well known for its history (mostly Jefferson-related) and is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making for ample hiking opportunities for those that can suffer being away from the internet--we (probably) won't count this against you. It also has a number of mostly arbitrary accolades that can be found here (http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=158). Other things we care about: it has a burgeoning tech scene, is in the top 15 cities in the country for restaurants per capita (lots of good food), and has a rich music/coffee scene--much of which is located on the downtown mall, one of the country's longest pedestrian malls. Benefits You'll be able to quickly try a lot of what Charlottesville has to offer as the Center has prime office space downtown and caters two staff lunches per week. We have dedicated parking, 27'' monitors in an open workspace with floor-to-ceiling windows (private offices are not assigned, but used as- needed), a stocked kitchen, white-board walls, 401(k), and health/dental/vision insurance. Applying Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your background and interest in the position to j...@centerforopenscience.org. Send with the subject heading Developer. Questions about the position and COS are welcome. You can also see more on GitHub. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10624/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Business Analyst II at Emory University
Business Analyst II Emory University Atlanta Business Analyst II JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordinates efforts to ensure that information systems support departmental objectives and information management needs. Supports efforts to ensure that information systems upholds overall organizational mission and objectives. Works closely with departmental customers to conduct business analysis and identify business objectives and requirements. Assists in the development of technology plans and strategies. Coordinates the planning and implementation of systems related projects. Maintains a high level of client satisfaction with Information Services as provided to assigned clients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and five years of position specific subject matter knowledge and/or experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Broad knowledge of library operations and technologies. 2. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 3. Excellent communications skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of administrators, librarians, staff, engineers, faculty and students. 4. Preferred: a. Master's degree in library science b. Experience with the Ex Libris suite of library applications, especially Aleph c. Experience managing complex information technology projects in an academic library environment 5. Capacity to be a great teammate. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: As a key member of the Core Services team in the Digital Programs and Services division of the Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory University, the Core Systems Business Analyst is the critical link between the engineering staff that maintains and enhances the libraries' search and discovery infrastructure, and the broader community of staff and patrons it serves. S/he helps define our vision of the future of search and discovery in the Emory libraries, and coordinates the execution of journey there. Responsibilities 1. Works with administrators, staff, patrons and the broader academic library community in order to identify needs, opportunities and challenges that can be addressed by the information systems that comprise the Emory libraries' search and discovery infrastructure (i.e. the Core Services). 2. Works with Core Services engineers to translate business requirements into technical requirements. 3. Coordinates the planning and implementation of Core Services projects. 4. Ensures service enhancements and incident requests are prioritized and resolved. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10625/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Business Analyst II at Emory University
Business Analyst II Emory University Atlanta BUSINESS ANALYST II JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordinates efforts to ensure that information systems support departmental objectives and information management needs. Supports efforts to ensure that information systems upholds overall organizational mission and objectives. Works closely with departmental customers to conduct business analysis and identify business objectives and requirements. Assists in the development of technology plans and strategies. Coordinates the planning and implementation of systems related projects. Maintains a high level of client satisfaction with Information Services as provided to assigned clients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and five years of position specific subject matter knowledge and/or experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Broad knowledge of library operations and technologies. 2. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 3. Excellent communications skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of administrators, librarians, staff, engineers, faculty and students. 4. Preferred: a. Master's degree in library science b. Experience with the Ex Libris suite of library applications, especially Aleph c. Experience managing complex information technology projects in an academic library environment 5. Capacity to be a great teammate. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: As a key member of the Core Services team in the Digital Programs and Services division of the Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory University, the Core Systems Business Analyst is the critical link between the engineering staff that maintains and enhances the libraries' search and discovery infrastructure, and the broader community of staff and patrons it serves. S/he helps define our vision of the future of search and discovery in the Emory libraries, and coordinates the execution of journey there. Responsibilities 1. Works with administrators, staff, patrons and the broader academic library community in order to identify needs, opportunities and challenges that can be addressed by the information systems that comprise the Emory libraries' search and discovery infrastructure (i.e. the Core Services). 2. Works with Core Services engineers to translate business requirements into technical requirements. 3. Coordinates the planning and implementation of Core Services projects. 4. Ensures service enhancements and incident requests are prioritized and resolved. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10626/
Re: [CODE4LIB] display book covers
Hi, I think you can do this all with JS or Coffeescript. Here's a fiddle : http://jsfiddle.net/chrisfitzpat/t69Xs/ On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Daryl Grenz grenzda...@hotmail.com wrote: Powell's Books provides an API (http://api.powells.com/stable) and direct links to their book covers by ISBN13 only. Regarding the limit on daily use of the Google Books API, I think from when I used it before that if you access cover links through the Dynamic Links API (https://developers.google.com/books/docs/dynamic-links) there is no daily limit. - Daryl Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 15:13:35 + From: aw...@rockhall.org Subject: [CODE4LIB] display book covers To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Hi all, Anyone have some good resources about tools for gathering book cover images? I'm building that into our next catalog update, which uses Blacklight, but I'm not necessarily looking for Rails-only approaches. My questions are more general: What sources are out there? (ex. Google Books, amazon) Making it work? I'm trying out Google Books at the moment, just making a call to their API. This can be asynchronously and loaded after the rest of the page, or cached, perhaps even store the url in solr or a database table? Tools? I am trying out a Google Books gem[1], which is just a wrapper for the api. Other thoughts? Thanks in advance, …adam __ Adam Wead Systems and Digital Collections Librarian Library + Archives Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 216.515.1960 aw...@rockhall.org [1] https://github.com/zeantsoi/GoogleBooks This communication is a confidential and proprietary business communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication.
Re: [CODE4LIB] display book covers
LibraryThing's API may have book cover art , can't remember... We pay for Syndetics (cover art service) (owned by Bowker) and can use that for our cover art outside PAC From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Chris Fitzpatrick [chrisfitz...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 9:56 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] display book covers Hi, I think you can do this all with JS or Coffeescript. Here's a fiddle : http://jsfiddle.net/chrisfitzpat/t69Xs/ On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Daryl Grenz grenzda...@hotmail.com wrote: Powell's Books provides an API (http://api.powells.com/stable) and direct links to their book covers by ISBN13 only. Regarding the limit on daily use of the Google Books API, I think from when I used it before that if you access cover links through the Dynamic Links API (https://developers.google.com/books/docs/dynamic-links) there is no daily limit. - Daryl Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 15:13:35 + From: aw...@rockhall.org Subject: [CODE4LIB] display book covers To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Hi all, Anyone have some good resources about tools for gathering book cover images? I'm building that into our next catalog update, which uses Blacklight, but I'm not necessarily looking for Rails-only approaches. My questions are more general: What sources are out there? (ex. Google Books, amazon) Making it work? I'm trying out Google Books at the moment, just making a call to their API. This can be asynchronously and loaded after the rest of the page, or cached, perhaps even store the url in solr or a database table? Tools? I am trying out a Google Books gem[1], which is just a wrapper for the api. Other thoughts? Thanks in advance, …adam __ Adam Wead Systems and Digital Collections Librarian Library + Archives Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 216.515.1960 aw...@rockhall.org [1] https://github.com/zeantsoi/GoogleBooks This communication is a confidential and proprietary business communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication.
Re: [CODE4LIB] display book covers
I wanted to mention that I pointed to the Open Library covers API earlier, and it so happens that was on a day when OL covers was down (possibly due to the disruption of the fire at the Internet Archive). So if you've been having trouble with OL covers, it has been reported that they are now available again. https://openlibrary.org/dev/docs/api/covers kc On 11/7/13 6:57 AM, Brent Ferguson wrote: LibraryThing's API may have book cover art , can't remember... We pay for Syndetics (cover art service) (owned by Bowker) and can use that for our cover art outside PAC From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Chris Fitzpatrick [chrisfitz...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 9:56 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] display book covers Hi, I think you can do this all with JS or Coffeescript. Here's a fiddle : http://jsfiddle.net/chrisfitzpat/t69Xs/ On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Daryl Grenz grenzda...@hotmail.com wrote: Powell's Books provides an API (http://api.powells.com/stable) and direct links to their book covers by ISBN13 only. Regarding the limit on daily use of the Google Books API, I think from when I used it before that if you access cover links through the Dynamic Links API (https://developers.google.com/books/docs/dynamic-links) there is no daily limit. - Daryl Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 15:13:35 + From: aw...@rockhall.org Subject: [CODE4LIB] display book covers To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Hi all, Anyone have some good resources about tools for gathering book cover images? I'm building that into our next catalog update, which uses Blacklight, but I'm not necessarily looking for Rails-only approaches. My questions are more general: What sources are out there? (ex. Google Books, amazon) Making it work? I'm trying out Google Books at the moment, just making a call to their API. This can be asynchronously and loaded after the rest of the page, or cached, perhaps even store the url in solr or a database table? Tools? I am trying out a Google Books gem[1], which is just a wrapper for the api. Other thoughts? Thanks in advance, …adam __ Adam Wead Systems and Digital Collections Librarian Library + Archives Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 216.515.1960 aw...@rockhall.org [1] https://github.com/zeantsoi/GoogleBooks This communication is a confidential and proprietary business communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication. -- Karen Coyle kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net m: 1-510-435-8234 skype: kcoylenet
Re: [CODE4LIB] rdf serialization
Ethan, thanks, it's good to have examples. I'd say that for simple linking SPARQL may not be necessary, perhaps should be avoided, but IF you need something ELSE, say a query WHERE you have conditions, THEN you may find that a query language is needed. kc On 11/6/13 9:14 AM, Ethan Gruber wrote: I think that the answer to #1 is that if you want or expect people to use your endpoint that you should document how it works: the ontologies, the models, and a variety of example SPARQL queries, ranging from simple to complex. The British Museum's SPARQL endpoint ( http://collection.britishmuseum.org/sparql) is highly touted, but how many people actually use it? I understand your point about SPARQL being too complicated for an API interface, but the best examples of services built on SPARQL are probably the ones you don't even realize are built on SPARQL (e.g., http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.1%282%29.aug.4A#mapTab). So on one hand, perhaps only the most dedicated and hardcore researchers will venture to construct SPARQL queries for your endpoint, but on the other, you can build some pretty visualizations based on SPARQL queries conducted in the background from the user's interaction with a simple html/javascript based interface. Ethan On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Karen, It's purely anecdotal (albeit anecdotes borne from working at a company that offered, and has since abandoned, a sparql-based triple store service), but I just don't see the interest in arbitrary SPARQL queries against remote datasets that I do against linking to (and grabbing) known items. I think there are multiple reasons for this: 1) Unless you're already familiar with the dataset behind the SPARQL endpoint, where do you even start with constructing useful queries? 2) SPARQL as a query language is a combination of being too powerful and completely useless in practice: query timeouts are commonplace, endpoints don't support all of 1.1, etc. And, going back to point #1, it's hard to know how to optimize your queries unless you are already pretty familiar with the data 3) SPARQL is a flawed API interface from the get-go (IMHO) for the same reason we don't offer a public SQL interface to our RDBMSes Which isn't to say it doesn't have its uses or applications. I just think that in most cases domain/service-specific APIs (be they RESTful, based on the Linked Data API [0], whatever) will likely be favored over generic SPARQL endpoints. Are n+1 different APIs ideal? I am pretty sure the answer is no, but that's the future I foresee, personally. -Ross. 0. https://code.google.com/p/linked-data-api/wiki/Specification On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Karen Coyle li...@kcoyle.net wrote: Ross, I agree with your statement that data doesn't have to be RDF all the way down, etc. But I'd like to hear more about why you think SPARQL availability has less value, and if you see an alternative to SPARQL for querying. kc On 11/6/13 8:11 AM, Ross Singer wrote: Hugh, I don't think you're in the weeds with your question (and, while I think that named graphs can provide a solution to your particular problem, that doesn't necessarily mean that it doesn't raise more questions or potentially more frustrations down the line - like any new power, it can be used for good or evil and the difference might not be obvious at first). My question for you, however, is why are you using a triple store for this? That is, why bother with the broad and general model in what I assume is a closed world assumption in your application? We don't generally use XML databases (Marklogic being a notable exception), or MARC databases, or insert your transmission format of choice-specific databases because usually transmission formats are designed to account for lots and lots of variations and maximum flexibility, which generally is the opposite of the modeling that goes into a specific app. I think there's a world of difference between modeling your data so it can be represented in RDF (and, possibly, available via SPARQL, but I think there is *far* less value there) and committing to RDF all the way down. RDF is a generalization so multiple parties can agree on what data means, but I would have a hard time swallowing the argument that domain-specific data must be RDF-native. -Ross. On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Hugh Cayless philomou...@gmail.com wrote: Does that work right down to the level of the individual triple though? If a large percentage of my triples are each in their own individual graphs, won't that be chaos? I really don't know the answer, it's not a rhetorical question! Hugh On Nov 6, 2013, at 10:40 , Robert Sanderson azarot...@gmail.com wrote: Named Graphs are the way to solve the issue you bring up in that post, in my opinion. You mint an identifier for the graph, and associate the provenance and other information with that. This then gets ingested as the
Re: [CODE4LIB] display book covers
nice! yeah, I was thinking of something along those lines. …adam On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:56 AM, Chris Fitzpatrick chrisfitz...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I think you can do this all with JS or Coffeescript. Here's a fiddle : http://jsfiddle.net/chrisfitzpat/t69Xs/ On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Daryl Grenz grenzda...@hotmail.com wrote: Powell's Books provides an API (http://api.powells.com/stable) and direct links to their book covers by ISBN13 only. Regarding the limit on daily use of the Google Books API, I think from when I used it before that if you access cover links through the Dynamic Links API (https://developers.google.com/books/docs/dynamic-links) there is no daily limit. - Daryl Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 15:13:35 + From: aw...@rockhall.org Subject: [CODE4LIB] display book covers To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Hi all, Anyone have some good resources about tools for gathering book cover images? I'm building that into our next catalog update, which uses Blacklight, but I'm not necessarily looking for Rails-only approaches. My questions are more general: What sources are out there? (ex. Google Books, amazon) Making it work? I'm trying out Google Books at the moment, just making a call to their API. This can be asynchronously and loaded after the rest of the page, or cached, perhaps even store the url in solr or a database table? Tools? I am trying out a Google Books gem[1], which is just a wrapper for the api. Other thoughts? Thanks in advance, …adam __ Adam Wead Systems and Digital Collections Librarian Library + Archives Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 216.515.1960 aw...@rockhall.org [1] https://github.com/zeantsoi/GoogleBooks This communication is a confidential and proprietary business communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication. This communication is a confidential and proprietary business communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Archival Management System recommendations
Hi Matt, I suggest that you ask for feedback from Dalhousie Univ. archives. They are AtoM users. Creighton Barrett is the digital archivist there. Kari -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Matthew Mikitka Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:58 AM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: [CODE4LIB] Archival Management System recommendations Hello, We are considering the installation of an Archival Management System with the requirements listed below. Our current top choice is ICA AToM, and we are looking for feedback on ICA AToM and whether there are suitable alternative products. We are open to in-house hosting and minor customizations. 1. Includes an accessioning module 2. Manages shelf locations 3. Ability to manage donor files 4. Create file-level finding aids 5. RAD-compliant 6. Export MARC record and EAD file 7. Publish finding aids to the website 8. Finding aids are discoverable by search engines at the file level. 9. Ability to search across finding aids 10. Browse finding aids by title, subject etc. Thank you, matt
Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting
Does the entity you pay need to be in Canada (that is, accept payment in Canadian dollars), or do the servers need to be there? Or both? I use http://www.csoft.net/ for my personal hosting. Their business office is in Canada, but I'm unclear on where their servers are. Their documentation is written assuming you have strong technical skills, but they respond quickly (and tersely) whenever I've needed help to address gaps in my skills. They have some specific instructions for installation of WordPress once you've connected to them through SSH: http://www.csoft.net/docs/wordpress.html.en They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. --Kevin On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to be setup to run WordPress (preferably with 1-click install), and most of all, reliable, hopefully with good customer service for when we need to contact the company. Okay, also preferable is that they do daily backups for us and has excellent security (considering it's WordPress). Too many hosting solutions include email and a bunch of other stuff, and I need it only for WordPress and nothing else. A name, plus at least 1-2 reasons on the recommendation would be great! Thanks in advance, Cynthia
Re: [CODE4LIB] more suggestions for code4lib.org
If there is going to be a need for lists, we can setup mailman or something on the code4lib server. It looks like @code4lib.org is going to Google atm, I'm guessing someone has a Google Apps domain setup? It wouldn't take much effort to setup a @lists.code4lib.org if someone was willing to be the list master. Ryan On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 5:05 PM, Wick, Ryan ryan.w...@oregonstate.eduwrote: Hi Kevin, Thank you for the suggestions. a) is done. (looks like someone already changed the links on the About page). c) I'm torn on. I understand what you mean, but this list or IRC (or even Twitter) might be better. I don't know of a way to have a message go to all people with admin rights on Drupal. Ryan Wick -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Kevin Hawkins Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 8:31 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] more suggestions for code4lib.org While we're making suggestions for improving the infrastructure of code4lib.org, here are some things I'd like to see improved: a) Change the email link in the navbar (and in the text at http://code4lib.org/about ) from https://listserv.nd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=CODE4LIBA=1 to https://listserv.nd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=CODE4LIB so that people can easily find the list archives and poke around recent messages before deciding whether to join. b) Modify whatever code sends formatted job postings to this list so that it includes the location of the position. c) Add a contact link so people have a clear place to go to reportadministrivia like point (a) above or broken links. It might go to whichever users have admin privileges on the Drupal instance behind code4lib.org. Thanks for your consideration, Kevin
Re: [CODE4LIB] databases/indexes with well-structured output
On Nov 7, 2013, at 12:01 PM, Scherbak, Loren scherb...@si.edu wrote: Put another way, instead of trying to force people to do the best and most perfect bibliographic search, allow them to do broad searches and then provide supplementary tools enabling the reader to examine the results. It is not about find. It is about use understand. Does WorldCat give you access to the EAD submitted to ArchiveGrid? Just wondering if you have EAD to test against. Sounds like a great tool you are building, WorldCat and EAD? I don’t know, but I do have plenty of EAD files at my disposal. Thanks for your interest. —Eric Morgan
[CODE4LIB] Proposals for NASIG 29th Annual Conference - deadline approaching!
The 2014 NASIG Program Planning Committee invites proposals for conference sessions. Publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the fields of electronic resources, serials, and scholarly communication are encouraged to submit proposals relating to scholarly communication, publishing, resource acquisition, management, and discovery. Proposals based on emerging trends, case studies, and descriptive and experimental findings are encouraged. In particular, the Program Planning Committee welcomes programs focusing on the Core Competencies for Electronic Resources, http://bit.ly/1eWD11N , approved by NASIG in July 2013. Program topics from the core competencies include: * Electronic resource life cycle and management * Collection development and analysis * Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, and indexing * Technology and providing for discovery and access to electronic resources * Licensing and legal frameworks for electronic resources * Electronic resources standards, initiatives, best practices, and workflows * Scholarly communication initiatives This call for proposals will close on November 15, 2013. Inquiries may be sent to the chairs, Kelli Getz and Anna Creech, at: prog-p...@nasig.org. Please note the following: * All sessions will be allotted 60 minutes for the presentation and questions. * The Program Planning Committee welcomes proposals that are still in the formative stages, and may work with potential presenters to focus their proposals further. * Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the presentation. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, programs should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. * Time management issues generally limit each session to two to three speakers for conference sessions. Panels of four or more speakers must be discussed in advance with the Program Planning Committee (prog-p...@nasig.org). * Please refer to the NASIG reimbursement policy for reimbursement of speaker expenses, http://bit.ly/16EwFC6. * All session speakers must complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prior to speaking at the conference, http://bit.ly/16TWwit. To submit a proposal, complete the form at: http://proposalspace.com/calls/d/286 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Charlene N. Simser Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, the North American Serials Interest Group, Inc. is an independent organization that promotes communication and sharing of ideas among all members of the serials information chain anyone working with or concerned about serial publications. For more information about NASIG, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
Re: [CODE4LIB] We should use HTTPS on code4lib.org
The simplest solution would be to modify the settings.php to start pushing everything over HTTPS once someone has hit an HTTPS URL. The current code4lib server has been here at OSU longer than I have (and I've been here for 8+ years), and it's at MOST running at about 25% CPU capacity. Pushing everything over HTTPS is probably fine too. As for additional administrative overhead, if someone else wants to manage the certificate procurement and renewal, it takes me about 5 minutes every year to put a new certificate in place and then restart Apache once I have a certificate file. On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 8:34 PM, Chad Fennell fenne...@umn.edu wrote: On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: I guess I just don't see why http and https can't coexist. They can definitely coexist, but there is a corresponding maintenance cost and a slightly higher risk profile (e.g. session hijacking is still possible in a variety of mixed http/https configurations). I noticed a a pretty good, if a bit dated, run-down of the tradeoffs for various secure setups in Drupal http://drupalscout.com/knowledge-base/drupal-and-ssl-multiple-recipes-possible-solutions-https . Even if the solutions have somewhat changed, it does get at the idea of what some of the tradeoffs are between security, usability and maintenance. Just today, I noticed a security alert (https://drupal.org/node/2129381) for the Drupal 6 Secure Pages module where theoretically secured pages and forms could be transmitted in the clear. This is the module you'd most likely use to achieve a mixed http/https site in Drupal. I have personally tended to just put everything behind https because of the added work/modules/maintenance associated to running it along side of http (in Drupal, specifically), but I am a lazy person with access to free certs and ferncer servers. HTH -- Chad Fennell Web Developer University of Minnesota Libraries (612) 626-4186
Re: [CODE4LIB] Citing source code in high-profile academic journals
Probably the main reason it rarely happens is that most people aren't in the habit of thinking about it (yet). I do see this as slowly changing, however, as is the case with citing datasets; the speed will vary by discipline. Theoretically anyone *can* cite anything already; but for the citations to be most useful (eg for people to then be able to play programmatically with reference lists) you need some agreed upon standards. Standards for citing data are still in active development - you could get some ideas from eg http://www.datacite.org/ I haven't heard anything about standards for citing code though I haven't really been looking. A permanent url is pretty vital, and a DOI certainly adds a lot of cachet for scientists who are new to all this: it makes it *look* Official even though it doesn't actually guarantee permanence or credibility. You might be interested in https://github.com/arfon/fidgit - it's a recent proof of concept integration between a GitHub repo and Figshare to get a DOI for the repo. Cheers, Deborah Fitchett Digital Access Coordinator Library, Teaching and Learning Lincoln University, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki New Zealand's specialist land-based university -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Heather Claxton-Douglas Sent: Thursday, 7 November 2013 12:02 p.m. To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Citing source code in high-profile academic journals Hello, I need some advice about referencing source code in an academic journal. I rarely see it happen and I don’t know why. Background: I’m building a website that connects academic researchers with software developers interested in helping scientists write code. My goal is for these researchers to be able to reference any new source code in the articles they publish -- much like a “gene accession number” or a “PDB code”. Unfortunately, I don’t see any code repositories referenced in high profile journals like Science or PNAS. I’m guessing it’s because the code in the repositories isn’t permanent and may be deleted anytime? Or perhaps a DOI needs to be assigned? So my question to the group is: What criteria is necessary for a code repository or database to be eligible for referencing in scientific academic journals? Some ideas I have based on looking at the Protein Databank and Genbank are: 1) The entry is permanent -- we can’t delete articles once they’ve been published, same is true for entries in the PDB and Genbank 2) The entry gives credit to all authors and contributors 3) The entry has a DOI 4) The entry has a simple accession number - PDB is a four character code, Genebank number is six characters. Is there anything I’m missing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Heather Claxton-Douglas, PhD www.sciencesolved.com http://igg.me/at/ScienceSolved P Please consider the environment before you print this email. The contents of this e-mail (including any attachments) may be confidential and/or subject to copyright. Any unauthorised use, distribution, or copying of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail or telephone and then delete this e-mail together with all attachments from your system.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Citing source code in high-profile academic journals
If it's web code, i'd use the standards for citing a web document. Anything else I'd treat as an unpublished doc and get what citation info I could from source code comments and/or context Sent from my iPhone On Nov 7, 2013, at 12:59 PM, Fitchett, Deborah deborah.fitch...@lincoln.ac.nz wrote: Probably the main reason it rarely happens is that most people aren't in the habit of thinking about it (yet). I do see this as slowly changing, however, as is the case with citing datasets; the speed will vary by discipline. Theoretically anyone *can* cite anything already; but for the citations to be most useful (eg for people to then be able to play programmatically with reference lists) you need some agreed upon standards. Standards for citing data are still in active development - you could get some ideas from eg http://www.datacite.org/ I haven't heard anything about standards for citing code though I haven't really been looking. A permanent url is pretty vital, and a DOI certainly adds a lot of cachet for scientists who are new to all this: it makes it *look* Official even though it doesn't actually guarantee permanence or credibility. You might be interested in https://github.com/arfon/fidgit - it's a recent proof of concept integration between a GitHub repo and Figshare to get a DOI for the repo. Cheers, Deborah Fitchett Digital Access Coordinator Library, Teaching and Learning Lincoln University, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki New Zealand's specialist land-based university -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Heather Claxton-Douglas Sent: Thursday, 7 November 2013 12:02 p.m. To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Citing source code in high-profile academic journals Hello, I need some advice about referencing source code in an academic journal. I rarely see it happen and I don’t know why. Background: I’m building a website that connects academic researchers with software developers interested in helping scientists write code. My goal is for these researchers to be able to reference any new source code in the articles they publish -- much like a “gene accession number” or a “PDB code”. Unfortunately, I don’t see any code repositories referenced in high profile journals like Science or PNAS. I’m guessing it’s because the code in the repositories isn’t permanent and may be deleted anytime? Or perhaps a DOI needs to be assigned? So my question to the group is: What criteria is necessary for a code repository or database to be eligible for referencing in scientific academic journals? Some ideas I have based on looking at the Protein Databank and Genbank are: 1) The entry is permanent -- we can’t delete articles once they’ve been published, same is true for entries in the PDB and Genbank 2) The entry gives credit to all authors and contributors 3) The entry has a DOI 4) The entry has a simple accession number - PDB is a four character code, Genebank number is six characters. Is there anything I’m missing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Heather Claxton-Douglas, PhD www.sciencesolved.com http://igg.me/at/ScienceSolved P Please consider the environment before you print this email. The contents of this e-mail (including any attachments) may be confidential and/or subject to copyright. Any unauthorised use, distribution, or copying of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail or telephone and then delete this e-mail together with all attachments from your system.
[CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations
Hi all, I'm working on a project for which we're looking for some image gallery management software (ie, upload, organize, tag, etc.) that's a standalone piece of software: ie, not part of a larger CMS like WordPress, Drupal, ContentDM, etc. We'd of course like something that is simple, awesome, and free. (We might settle for two of the three...) The only absolute requirement is that it needs to run on a Linux/Apache server. PHP/MySQL would be preferred, and something with a responsive front-end would also be nice. The world appears to be teeming with such things of various quality; I thought I'd ask you all for recommendations rather than just try to wade through the masses of junk. Any ideas? Thanks Ken
Re: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations
At one point I was trying out the Gallery module for Drupal. The module is for integrating the otherwise standalone Gallery. http://galleryproject.org/ I ended up going with something else for Drupal, but in a standalone situation, I'd definitely give Gallery another look. Genny Engel Sonoma County Library gen...@sonoma.lib.ca.us 707 545-0831 x1581 www.sonomalibrary.org -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ken Irwin Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 12:44 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations Hi all, I'm working on a project for which we're looking for some image gallery management software (ie, upload, organize, tag, etc.) that's a standalone piece of software: ie, not part of a larger CMS like WordPress, Drupal, ContentDM, etc. We'd of course like something that is simple, awesome, and free. (We might settle for two of the three...) The only absolute requirement is that it needs to run on a Linux/Apache server. PHP/MySQL would be preferred, and something with a responsive front-end would also be nice. The world appears to be teeming with such things of various quality; I thought I'd ask you all for recommendations rather than just try to wade through the masses of junk. Any ideas? Thanks Ken
[CODE4LIB] Job: Preservation Librarian at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Preservation Librarian Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT LECTURER (PRESERVATION LIBRARIAN) SIU CARBONDALE LIBRARY AFFAIRS Appointment: Lecturer, Full-time, 12 month, term, Non-Tenure-Track Available: January 1, 2014 Environment: Library Affairs provides comprehensive library services to the Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale population of 18,500 students in beautiful Southern Illinois. Morris Library, the primaryfacility, was completely renovated and reopened in 2009. The building currently features over 200computers, laptops to borrow, 14 study rooms, and two computer classrooms. Two additional floorsthat will feature highly flexible, technology-rich, collaborative spaces are under construction and willopen in 2014. The building houses nearly three million volumes, three and a half million microforms, and43,000 currently-received periodicals and serials, as well as strong collections of online databases, maps,films, DVDs, and sound recordings. Morris Library is a selective U.S. Federal Depository Library and an Illinois State Depository Library. As the center for academic support services on campus, Morris Libraryhosts SalukiTech (technology and computer support), the University Honors Program, the WritingCenter, Learning Support Services, Testing Lab, Math Lab, and Center for Teaching Excellence. MorrisLibrary is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information,Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois, Scholarly Publishing and Academic ResourcesCoalition, and Greater Western Library Alliance. Librarians at SIU Carbondale are faculty and are coveredby collective bargaining. Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Support Services and responsiveto input from the Dean of Library Affairs, the Preservation Librarian is responsible for the administrationof the Library Affairs' preservation program. The Preservation Librarian's responsibilities include:Collaborates with librarians and staff in Information Services, Special Collections Research Center,Cataloging, and Acquisitions on the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, andmanagement of comprehensive physical and digital preservation and conservation programs for generaland special collections in all formats. Develops preservation policies and practices for the Library,including standards for care and handling of collections. Works closely with representatives from allareas of the Library to determine preservation needs and priorities and to coordinate projects. Evaluateslibrary collections for preservation and reformatting. Studies and recommends appropriate applicationsof digital technologies for preservation. Collaborates with information resources' staff in processingmaterials for the collections. Monitors environmental conditions in all library facilities, makesrecommendations for improving conditions, and coordinates remedial actions, when necessary.Oversees the Conservation Lab. Establishes short- and long-term goals for the unit. Supervises CivilService staff and student assistants. Maintains the Library's disaster plan and coordinates emergencyresponse strategies for the Library. Participates in the Library's scholarly communication initiatives,including the population of the Institutional Repository, OpenSIUC. Serves as subject specialist andliaison to an academic department in an area of expertise. Develops in-house educational and trainingprograms in preservation and emergency response. Develops and/or teaches credit and/or non-creditcourses in preservation and related areas. Serves on appropriate Library committees and represents theLibrary on matters concerning cooperative preservation programs. Responds to inquiries from theLibrary, University, and southern Illinois community on preservation and conservation issues. Works onspecial projects and other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: • American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master's degree (or equivalent). • Specialized training in preservation. • Professional experience, including archival activities, in an academic/research library, museum,or archival center. • Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to plan, organize, and coordinateworkflows. • Ability to work effectively with a culturally-diverse population. • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: o Book and paper preservation and conservation; o Preservation of non-print materials, including audio, image, and video throughelectronic formatting; o Reformatting of print and manuscript materials into digital form; or o Preservation of electronic materials, including born-digital and reformatted to digitalforms. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Excellent organizational and management skills with a strong customer service orientation. • Teaching experience. Preferred
Re: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations
I've heard good things about Omeka. It has support and an active user base. David Bigwood Lunar and Planetary Institute -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ken Irwin Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:44 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations Hi all, I'm working on a project for which we're looking for some image gallery management software (ie, upload, organize, tag, etc.) that's a standalone piece of software: ie, not part of a larger CMS like WordPress, Drupal, ContentDM, etc. We'd of course like something that is simple, awesome, and free. (We might settle for two of the three...) The only absolute requirement is that it needs to run on a Linux/Apache server. PHP/MySQL would be preferred, and something with a responsive front-end would also be nice. The world appears to be teeming with such things of various quality; I thought I'd ask you all for recommendations rather than just try to wade through the masses of junk. Any ideas? Thanks Ken
Re: [CODE4LIB] rdf serialization
Ross, I think you are not alone, as per this:
http://howfuckedismydatabase.com/nosql/
kc
On 11/6/13 8:54 AM, Ross Singer wrote:
Hey Karen,
It's purely anecdotal (albeit anecdotes borne from working at a company
that offered, and has since abandoned, a sparql-based triple store
service), but I just don't see the interest in arbitrary SPARQL queries
against remote datasets that I do against linking to (and grabbing) known
items. I think there are multiple reasons for this:
1) Unless you're already familiar with the dataset behind the SPARQL
endpoint, where do you even start with constructing useful queries?
2) SPARQL as a query language is a combination of being too powerful and
completely useless in practice: query timeouts are commonplace, endpoints
don't support all of 1.1, etc. And, going back to point #1, it's hard to
know how to optimize your queries unless you are already pretty familiar
with the data
3) SPARQL is a flawed API interface from the get-go (IMHO) for the same
reason we don't offer a public SQL interface to our RDBMSes
Which isn't to say it doesn't have its uses or applications.
I just think that in most cases domain/service-specific APIs (be they
RESTful, based on the Linked Data API [0], whatever) will likely be favored
over generic SPARQL endpoints. Are n+1 different APIs ideal? I am pretty
sure the answer is no, but that's the future I foresee, personally.
-Ross.
0. https://code.google.com/p/linked-data-api/wiki/Specification
On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Karen Coyle li...@kcoyle.net wrote:
Ross, I agree with your statement that data doesn't have to be RDF all
the way down, etc. But I'd like to hear more about why you think SPARQL
availability has less value, and if you see an alternative to SPARQL for
querying.
kc
On 11/6/13 8:11 AM, Ross Singer wrote:
Hugh, I don't think you're in the weeds with your question (and, while I
think that named graphs can provide a solution to your particular problem,
that doesn't necessarily mean that it doesn't raise more questions or
potentially more frustrations down the line - like any new power, it can
be
used for good or evil and the difference might not be obvious at first).
My question for you, however, is why are you using a triple store for
this?
That is, why bother with the broad and general model in what I assume
is a
closed world assumption in your application?
We don't generally use XML databases (Marklogic being a notable
exception),
or MARC databases, or insert your transmission format of choice-specific
databases because usually transmission formats are designed to account for
lots and lots of variations and maximum flexibility, which generally is
the
opposite of the modeling that goes into a specific app.
I think there's a world of difference between modeling your data so it can
be represented in RDF (and, possibly, available via SPARQL, but I think
there is *far* less value there) and committing to RDF all the way down.
RDF is a generalization so multiple parties can agree on what data
means,
but I would have a hard time swallowing the argument that domain-specific
data must be RDF-native.
-Ross.
On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Hugh Cayless philomou...@gmail.com
wrote:
Does that work right down to the level of the individual triple though?
If
a large percentage of my triples are each in their own individual graphs,
won't that be chaos? I really don't know the answer, it's not a
rhetorical
question!
Hugh
On Nov 6, 2013, at 10:40 , Robert Sanderson azarot...@gmail.com wrote:
Named Graphs are the way to solve the issue you bring up in that post,
in
my opinion. You mint an identifier for the graph, and associate the
provenance and other information with that. This then gets ingested as
the
4th URI into a quad store, so you don't lose the provenance information.
In JSON-LD:
{
@id : uri-for-graph,
dcterms:creator : uri-for-hugh,
@graph : [
// ... triples go here ...
]
}
Rob
On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 7:42 AM, Hugh Cayless philomou...@gmail.com
wrote:
I wrote about this a few months back at
http://blogs.library.duke.edu/dcthree/2013/07/27/the-
trouble-with-triples/
I'd be very interested to hear what the smart folks here think!
Hugh
On Nov 5, 2013, at 18:28 , Alexander Johannesen
alexander.johanne...@gmail.com wrote:
But the
question to every piece of meta data is *authority*, which is the part
of RDF that sucks.
--
Karen Coyle
kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net
m: 1-510-435-8234
skype: kcoylenet
--
Karen Coyle
kco...@kcoyle.net http://kcoyle.net
m: 1-510-435-8234
skype: kcoylenet
Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting
Thanks Kevin. Servers need to be in Canada, preferably paid in Canadian but I don't think that's necessary. I'll looking your recommendation. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Kevin Hawkins kevin.s.hawk...@ultraslavonic.info wrote: Does the entity you pay need to be in Canada (that is, accept payment in Canadian dollars), or do the servers need to be there? Or both? I use http://www.csoft.net/ for my personal hosting. Their business office is in Canada, but I'm unclear on where their servers are. Their documentation is written assuming you have strong technical skills, but they respond quickly (and tersely) whenever I've needed help to address gaps in my skills. They have some specific instructions for installation of WordPress once you've connected to them through SSH: http://www.csoft.net/docs/wordpress.html.en They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. --Kevin On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to be setup to run WordPress (preferably with 1-click install), and most of all, reliable, hopefully with good customer service for when we need to contact the company. Okay, also preferable is that they do daily backups for us and has excellent security (considering it's WordPress). Too many hosting solutions include email and a bunch of other stuff, and I need it only for WordPress and nothing else. A name, plus at least 1-2 reasons on the recommendation would be great! Thanks in advance, Cynthia
Re: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations
We're in the process of moving our collections to Omeka. First impressions are that it's very easy to work with and reasonably slick. Base functionality is decent, easy to batch migrate things in, and it has a decent API. kyle On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 1:26 PM, Bigwood, David dbigw...@hou.usra.eduwrote: I've heard good things about Omeka. It has support and an active user base. David Bigwood Lunar and Planetary Institute -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ken Irwin Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:44 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations Hi all, I'm working on a project for which we're looking for some image gallery management software (ie, upload, organize, tag, etc.) that's a standalone piece of software: ie, not part of a larger CMS like WordPress, Drupal, ContentDM, etc. We'd of course like something that is simple, awesome, and free. (We might settle for two of the three...) The only absolute requirement is that it needs to run on a Linux/Apache server. PHP/MySQL would be preferred, and something with a responsive front-end would also be nice. The world appears to be teeming with such things of various quality; I thought I'd ask you all for recommendations rather than just try to wade through the masses of junk. Any ideas? Thanks Ken
Re: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations
Batch upload to Omeka (or use the API) if at all possible. I have found the workflow for uploading items via a web browser to be less than optimal or understandable. Roy On Nov 7, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Kyle Banerjee kyle.baner...@gmail.com wrote: We're in the process of moving our collections to Omeka. First impressions are that it's very easy to work with and reasonably slick. Base functionality is decent, easy to batch migrate things in, and it has a decent API. kyle On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 1:26 PM, Bigwood, David dbigw...@hou.usra.eduwrote: I've heard good things about Omeka. It has support and an active user base. David Bigwood Lunar and Planetary Institute -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ken Irwin Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:44 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations Hi all, I'm working on a project for which we're looking for some image gallery management software (ie, upload, organize, tag, etc.) that's a standalone piece of software: ie, not part of a larger CMS like WordPress, Drupal, ContentDM, etc. We'd of course like something that is simple, awesome, and free. (We might settle for two of the three...) The only absolute requirement is that it needs to run on a Linux/Apache server. PHP/MySQL would be preferred, and something with a responsive front-end would also be nice. The world appears to be teeming with such things of various quality; I thought I'd ask you all for recommendations rather than just try to wade through the masses of junk. Any ideas? Thanks Ken
Re: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations
Along the same lines as Gallery check out http://www.zenphoto.org/ It's made to be simpler than Gallery. I like it better than Gallery2 but I haven't used the latest version of Gallery3 which I think was a rewrite so it's probably pretty different than Gallery2. Both are open source, written in PHP, and are pretty customizable if you have the time. Quoting Genny Engel gen...@sonoma.lib.ca.us: At one point I was trying out the Gallery module for Drupal. The module is for integrating the otherwise standalone Gallery. http://galleryproject.org/ I ended up going with something else for Drupal, but in a standalone situation, I'd definitely give Gallery another look. Genny Engel Sonoma County Library gen...@sonoma.lib.ca.us 707 545-0831 x1581 www.sonomalibrary.org -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ken Irwin Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 12:44 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations Hi all, I'm working on a project for which we're looking for some image gallery management software (ie, upload, organize, tag, etc.) that's a standalone piece of software: ie, not part of a larger CMS like WordPress, Drupal, ContentDM, etc. We'd of course like something that is simple, awesome, and free. (We might settle for two of the three...) The only absolute requirement is that it needs to run on a Linux/Apache server. PHP/MySQL would be preferred, and something with a responsive front-end would also be nice. The world appears to be teeming with such things of various quality; I thought I'd ask you all for recommendations rather than just try to wade through the masses of junk. Any ideas? Thanks Ken
Re: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations
From: Alex Berry Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2013 2:22 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Reply To: Code for Libraries Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations Along the same lines as Gallery check out http://www.zenphoto.org/ It's made to be simpler than Gallery. I like it better than Gallery2 but I haven't used the latest version of Gallery3 which I think was a rewrite so it's probably pretty different than Gallery2. Both are open source, written in PHP, and are pretty customizable if you have the time. Quoting Genny Engel gen...@sonoma.lib.ca.us: At one point I was trying out the Gallery module for Drupal. The module is for integrating the otherwise standalone Gallery. http://galleryproject.org/ I ended up going with something else for Drupal, but in a standalone situation, I'd definitely give Gallery another look. Genny Engel Sonoma County Library gen...@sonoma.lib.ca.us 707 545-0831 x1581 www.sonomalibrary.orghttp://www.sonomalibrary.org -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ken Irwin Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 12:44 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] image gallery management software recommendations Hi all, I'm working on a project for which we're looking for some image gallery management software (ie, upload, organize, tag, etc.) that's a standalone piece of software: ie, not part of a larger CMS like WordPress, Drupal, ContentDM, etc. We'd of course like something that is simple, awesome, and free. (We might settle for two of the three...) The only absolute requirement is that it needs to run on a Linux/Apache server. PHP/MySQL would be preferred, and something with a responsive front-end would also be nice. The world appears to be teeming with such things of various quality; I thought I'd ask you all for recommendations rather than just try to wade through the masses of junk. Any ideas? Thanks Ken
[CODE4LIB] Job: Analyst/Programmer, California State University San Marcos Library at California State University San Marcos
Analyst/Programmer, California State University San Marcos Library California State University San Marcos San Marcos Under the direction of the Coordinator for Library Technology and Systems and the general supervision of the Associate Dean, the incumbent will provide programming support for Library applications and systems. The incumbent will work closely with user departments to create technical application and system solutions to a wide variety of standard and non-standard functional problems. These applications and systems include open source, custom and vendor API- based that support the computing needs of the University. The successful candidate will help design, develop, and implement websites and online applications. Knowledge, abilities, and skills that are essential to this position include the following. * Thorough understanding of programming languages (e.g. PHP, Ruby, JavaScript) and the principles of software engineering involved in applying these languages to complex business problems. * Demonstrated experience with development frameworks and platforms. * Thorough understanding of database systems including MySQL. * Demonstrated experience working with content management systems such as Drupal and Wordpress. * Demonstrated understanding of a variety of Web technologies and applications. * Knowledge of structured programming techniques and the ability to useappropriate productivity tools to provide for more rapid development of application. * Ability to use project management tools. * Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with end users, and with all individuals both within and outside the University including vendors. * Strong ability to quickly develop new skills and expertise. For more information, please go toselect Job Openings, and search with keyword 'Library'. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10635/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting
Why in Canada? You will be hard pressed to find that Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Cynthia Ng cynthia.s...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Kevin. Servers need to be in Canada, preferably paid in Canadian but I don't think that's necessary. I'll looking your recommendation. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Kevin Hawkins kevin.s.hawk...@ultraslavonic.info wrote: Does the entity you pay need to be in Canada (that is, accept payment in Canadian dollars), or do the servers need to be there? Or both? I use http://www.csoft.net/ for my personal hosting. Their business office is in Canada, but I'm unclear on where their servers are. Their documentation is written assuming you have strong technical skills, but they respond quickly (and tersely) whenever I've needed help to address gaps in my skills. They have some specific instructions for installation of WordPress once you've connected to them through SSH: http://www.csoft.net/docs/wordpress.html.en They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. --Kevin On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to be setup to run WordPress (preferably with 1-click install), and most of all, reliable, hopefully with good customer service for when we need to contact the company. Okay, also preferable is that they do daily backups for us and has excellent security (considering it's WordPress). Too many hosting solutions include email and a bunch of other stuff, and I need it only for WordPress and nothing else. A name, plus at least 1-2 reasons on the recommendation would be great! Thanks in advance, Cynthia
Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting
I take that back, did a bit more research, I think there are plenty of options. But I have to ask, why only in Canada, a transit provider in the us willbe just as fast as in Canada Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:09 PM, Nick Ruest rue...@gmail.com wrote: Cynthia: If you just need a Canadian server, not a Canadian corporation, check out Site5[1]. Not sure if they are exactly what you are looking for, but they have the standard one-click install ControlPanel stuff. Not sure about the automated backup options you're looking for. I've been using them for a few years, and have zero complaints. Riley: Really? Why would we be hard pressed to find that in Canada? -nruest [1] http://www.site5.com/p/canadian-web-hosting/ On 13-11-07 08:38 PM, Riley Childs wrote: Why in Canada? You will be hard pressed to find that Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Cynthia Ng cynthia.s...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Kevin. Servers need to be in Canada, preferably paid in Canadian but I don't think that's necessary. I'll looking your recommendation. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Kevin Hawkins kevin.s.hawk...@ultraslavonic.info wrote: Does the entity you pay need to be in Canada (that is, accept payment in Canadian dollars), or do the servers need to be there? Or both? I use http://www.csoft.net/ for my personal hosting. Their business office is in Canada, but I'm unclear on where their servers are. Their documentation is written assuming you have strong technical skills, but they respond quickly (and tersely) whenever I've needed help to address gaps in my skills. They have some specific instructions for installation of WordPress once you've connected to them through SSH: http://www.csoft.net/docs/wordpress.html.en They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. --Kevin On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to be setup to run WordPress (preferably with 1-click install), and most of all, reliable, hopefully with good customer service for when we need to contact the company. Okay, also preferable is that they do daily backups for us and has excellent security (considering it's WordPress). Too many hosting solutions include email and a bunch of other stuff, and I need it only for WordPress and nothing else. A name, plus at least 1-2 reasons on the recommendation would be great! Thanks in advance, Cynthia -- -nruest
Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting
I assume it's not about speed, but about the PATRIOT Act. For example, we don't host any of our customer data in the US (and aren't allowed to). -Ross. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Riley Childs ri...@tfsgeo.com wrote: I take that back, did a bit more research, I think there are plenty of options. But I have to ask, why only in Canada, a transit provider in the us willbe just as fast as in Canada Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:09 PM, Nick Ruest rue...@gmail.com wrote: Cynthia: If you just need a Canadian server, not a Canadian corporation, check out Site5[1]. Not sure if they are exactly what you are looking for, but they have the standard one-click install ControlPanel stuff. Not sure about the automated backup options you're looking for. I've been using them for a few years, and have zero complaints. Riley: Really? Why would we be hard pressed to find that in Canada? -nruest [1] http://www.site5.com/p/canadian-web-hosting/ On 13-11-07 08:38 PM, Riley Childs wrote: Why in Canada? You will be hard pressed to find that Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Cynthia Ng cynthia.s...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Kevin. Servers need to be in Canada, preferably paid in Canadian but I don't think that's necessary. I'll looking your recommendation. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Kevin Hawkins kevin.s.hawk...@ultraslavonic.info wrote: Does the entity you pay need to be in Canada (that is, accept payment in Canadian dollars), or do the servers need to be there? Or both? I use http://www.csoft.net/ for my personal hosting. Their business office is in Canada, but I'm unclear on where their servers are. Their documentation is written assuming you have strong technical skills, but they respond quickly (and tersely) whenever I've needed help to address gaps in my skills. They have some specific instructions for installation of WordPress once you've connected to them through SSH: http://www.csoft.net/docs/wordpress.html.en They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. --Kevin On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to be setup to run WordPress (preferably with 1-click install), and most of all, reliable, hopefully with good customer service for when we need to contact the company. Okay, also preferable is that they do daily backups for us and has excellent security (considering it's WordPress). Too many hosting solutions include email and a bunch of other stuff, and I need it only for WordPress and nothing else. A name, plus at least 1-2 reasons on the recommendation would be great! Thanks in advance, Cynthia -- -nruest
Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting
FWIW, in British Columbia, public institutions are prohibited by law from hosting any data in the US. Mark Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: I assume it's not about speed, but about the PATRIOT Act. For example, we don't host any of our customer data in the US (and aren't allowed to). -Ross. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Riley Childs ri...@tfsgeo.com wrote: I take that back, did a bit more research, I think there are plenty of options. But I have to ask, why only in Canada, a transit provider in the us willbe just as fast as in Canada Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:09 PM, Nick Ruest rue...@gmail.com wrote: Cynthia: If you just need a Canadian server, not a Canadian corporation, check out Site5[1]. Not sure if they are exactly what you are looking for, but they have the standard one-click install ControlPanel stuff. Not sure about the automated backup options you're looking for. I've been using them for a few years, and have zero complaints. Riley: Really? Why would we be hard pressed to find that in Canada? -nruest [1] http://www.site5.com/p/canadian-web-hosting/ On 13-11-07 08:38 PM, Riley Childs wrote: Why in Canada? You will be hard pressed to find that Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Cynthia Ng cynthia.s...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Kevin. Servers need to be in Canada, preferably paid in Canadian but I don't think that's necessary. I'll looking your recommendation. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Kevin Hawkins kevin.s.hawk...@ultraslavonic.info wrote: Does the entity you pay need to be in Canada (that is, accept payment in Canadian dollars), or do the servers need to be there? Or both? I use http://www.csoft.net/ for my personal hosting. Their business office is in Canada, but I'm unclear on where their servers are. Their documentation is written assuming you have strong technical skills, but they respond quickly (and tersely) whenever I've needed help to address gaps in my skills. They have some specific instructions for installation of WordPress once you've connected to them through SSH: http://www.csoft.net/docs/wordpress.html.en They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. --Kevin On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to be setup to run WordPress (preferably with 1-click install), and most of all, reliable, hopefully with good customer service for when we need to contact the company. Okay, also preferable is that they do daily backups for us and has excellent security (considering it's WordPress). Too many hosting solutions include email and a bunch of other stuff, and I need it only for WordPress and nothing else. A name, plus at least 1-2 reasons on the recommendation would be great! Thanks in advance, Cynthia -- -nruest
Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting
What about another country? Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:28 PM, Mark Jordan mjor...@sfu.ca wrote: FWIW, in British Columbia, public institutions are prohibited by law from hosting any data in the US. Mark Ross Singer rossfsin...@gmail.com wrote: I assume it's not about speed, but about the PATRIOT Act. For example, we don't host any of our customer data in the US (and aren't allowed to). -Ross. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Riley Childs ri...@tfsgeo.com wrote: I take that back, did a bit more research, I think there are plenty of options. But I have to ask, why only in Canada, a transit provider in the us willbe just as fast as in Canada Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:09 PM, Nick Ruest rue...@gmail.com wrote: Cynthia: If you just need a Canadian server, not a Canadian corporation, check out Site5[1]. Not sure if they are exactly what you are looking for, but they have the standard one-click install ControlPanel stuff. Not sure about the automated backup options you're looking for. I've been using them for a few years, and have zero complaints. Riley: Really? Why would we be hard pressed to find that in Canada? -nruest [1] http://www.site5.com/p/canadian-web-hosting/ On 13-11-07 08:38 PM, Riley Childs wrote: Why in Canada? You will be hard pressed to find that Riley Childs Library Director and IT Admin Junior Charlotte United Christian Academy P: 704-497-2086 (Anytime) P: 704-537-0331 x101 (M-F 7:30am-3pm ET) Sent from my iPhone Please excuse mistakes On Nov 7, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Cynthia Ng cynthia.s...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Kevin. Servers need to be in Canada, preferably paid in Canadian but I don't think that's necessary. I'll looking your recommendation. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Kevin Hawkins kevin.s.hawk...@ultraslavonic.info wrote: Does the entity you pay need to be in Canada (that is, accept payment in Canadian dollars), or do the servers need to be there? Or both? I use http://www.csoft.net/ for my personal hosting. Their business office is in Canada, but I'm unclear on where their servers are. Their documentation is written assuming you have strong technical skills, but they respond quickly (and tersely) whenever I've needed help to address gaps in my skills. They have some specific instructions for installation of WordPress once you've connected to them through SSH: http://www.csoft.net/docs/wordpress.html.en They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. --Kevin On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to be setup to run WordPress (preferably with 1-click install), and most of all, reliable, hopefully with good customer service for when we need to contact the company. Okay, also preferable is that they do daily backups for us and has excellent security (considering it's WordPress). Too many hosting solutions include email and a bunch of other stuff, and I need it only for WordPress and nothing else. A name, plus at least 1-2 reasons on the recommendation would be great! Thanks in advance, Cynthia -- -nruest
