[CODE4LIB] Job: Development Lead, Digital Records Infrastructure at The National Archives
Development Lead, Digital Records Infrastructure The National Archives Richmond, London Are you seeking to build a career in a world-leading institution? Do you want to use your skills and experience in software development to help preserve the nation's history? Building on our award-winning experience in digital preservation, The National Archives is developing a new Digital Records Infrastructure (DRI) system to acquire, store and preserve our rapidly increasing digital collection. Operating at petabyte-scale, this system will ensure the long-term preservation of the UK government's records. Records such as government websites, the records of significant public inquiries, the decisions and deliberation of senior officials, ministers and prime ministers and the nations digitised history from the 10th to the early 21st century are all to be preserved in the system. As the Development Lead for the DRI, you will play a key role in the delivery of this innovative and high-profile system, ensuring that it remains capable of handling the latest digital records as new record formats are presented to the archives for permanent preservation. The current system comprises a series of batch-processing workflows constructed predominantly in Java, XSLT, XML Schema and Bash script running in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment. You will influence the future technical design of the system and be responsible for setting the technical direction and tasks of the team, mentoring staff, undertaking code review and also writing code yourself. You must be an expert in at least one or more programming languages, with a good level of knowledge of others. A concrete understanding of TCP/IP networking and Linux systems would be an advantage. You should be passionate about both technology and information management. Your creativity and experience will be essential to the organisation to inform and shape the design of new workflows that you will need to translate into efficient operational code. You will liaise with Heads of Department, technical staff throughout the Technology Directorate, and colleagues across The National Archives and beyond; the role will be varied and challenging. Reports to: Head of Digital Archiving Infrastructure Department Role and Responsibilities In this role you will: * Lead development and maintenance of the DRI system; setting technical direction, developing code, supporting less experienced members of the team and working with external product suppliers when necessary * Work closely with the Head of Digital Archiving Infrastructure and liaise with key stakeholders, including the Heads of Digital Preservation and Systems Development, to ensure that the needs of the business are met effectively and that successful integration with The National Archive's strategic projects e.g. Discovery, is achieved * Develop and promote the use of appropriate software development standards to ensure product quality * Mentor team members in existing and new technologies, undertaking code review and agreeing goals for continuous self-improvement * Evaluate and recommend relevant software technologies and products to ensure that The National Archives gains optimum benefit from technological advances; this will include working with external suppliers of digital preservation technology * Develop and maintain a high degree of knowledge of digital preservation technologies and the latest world-wide developments ensuring that The National Archives' colleagues are kept appropriately informed * Deputise for the Head of Digital Archiving Infrastructure, representing the department as and when necessary, and take an active role in departmental and directorate planning Person Specification Essential: * Strong track record in leading technical development and in delivering complex applications, whilst adhering to published technical standards * Excellent experience of programming in Java with Maven, Spring, Hibernate, and RESTful web services * Excellent working knowledge of XSLT and XML Schema; experience of XQuery and Schematron would be a bonus * Demonstrable experience of processing large XML documents in Java or other languages * Demonstrable experience of information modeling and an understanding of document, graph and relational models * Experience of development in a Red Hat Enterprise or CentOS Linux environment * Experience of Agile methodologies, in particular Scrum * Demonstrable ability to work productively as part of a team, maintaining key working relationships both within an organisation and externally * Energy and enthusiasm, with an ability to work under pressure to achieve defined goals together with a methodical and meticulous approach * Excellent ability to analyse and problem solve, to assimilate concepts and the details of complex systems quickly and to explain technical ideas in a simple and concise way to others with less
[CODE4LIB] Job: SENIOR PRESERVATION SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER at University of Virginia
SENIOR PRESERVATION SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER University of Virginia Charlottesville The University of Virginia is currently seeking a high energy, ambitious individual to join an Agile development team that is using cutting edge technologies to create a solution to one of the most pressing issues facing academia in the digital age. The University of Virginia is one of the many University Partners of the Academic Preservation Trust (APTrust) consortium. The[ Academic Preservation Trust ](http://aptrust.org)is a well-funded organization. We are building a repository that will ensure the durability and recovery of vital scholarly content produced at several of the world's leading academic institutions. We are looking for a passionate and talented Software Engineer to take a leading role in the design and creation of custom software to process, preserve and manage Digital Objects from partner institutions within the APTrust Aggregate repository and the Digital Preservation Network (DPN) dark archive. Our base of operations is in Charlottesville, Virginia, which has a [burgeoning tech scene](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF7A7fOuAR8feature=sharelist =UU42HZ1O7AW-JDq3BcA_-n4Qindex=10) and is consistently ranked as [one of the best places in America to live](http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=158). And since we strive for a predictable and manageable work-week, you will have time to learn why this is true. We are a small development team that embraces collaborative techniques and is committed to fulfilling a unique and important mission. Please let us know why you would like to join us. **The University** Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University of Virginia sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to shape the future of the nation. Its commitment to excellence, evidenced by consistent ranking among the top two public institutions in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report, is made possible by the University's superb students, faculty, and staff, as well as by its commitment to diversity and the free exchange of ideas. **Required:** * A minimum of 5-7 years of professional Software Engineering experience * Working knowledge of library design and coding * Strong understanding of XML, RDF and structured data in general * Working knowledge of file systems and file transfer protocols * Familiarity with distributed, clustered or federated messaging systems * Familiarity with indexing of large datasets * Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments * Working knowledge of Unit Testing standards and best practices * Familiarity with MVC frameworks and front ends * Working knowledge of cryptographic hashes, binary file encryption and SSL **Preferred Skills:** * Strong knowledge of Ruby or Python, Solr Indexes, Semantic Triplestores, Cloud Infrastructures and some experience with Rails and REST * A related Bachelor's degree is a plus * Demonstrated ability to learn new programming languages and technologies **To Apply** To express interest in this opportunity, please email your resume to Robin Macklin at robin.mack...@themacklingroup.com. The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11559/
[CODE4LIB] API wrapper for the Polaris ILS
Has anyone on the list written an API wrapper --PHP or python-- for the Polaris ILS, and then made that code available for others? When I started looking at how I might do some fun stuff using the API I realized that I've been a spoiled newbie for a long time, always querying really simple APIs that someone else had made a pretty wrapper for. On that note, as I look at this lovely list of wrappershttp://dp.la/info/developers/sample-code-and-libraries/on the DPLA page, I wonder... even beyond Polaris, which is the ILS I use at my library... why wouldn't there be similar resources available for other products from III, Sirsi, etc? Or are there, and I don't know it? N -- Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/ http://www.natehill.net
[CODE4LIB] Job: Associate Librarian for Technology and Technical Services at American Philosophical Society
Associate Librarian for Technology and Technical Services American Philosophical Society Philadelphia **Associate Librarian for Technology and Technical Services, The American Philosophical Society Library** **About the Library**: Founded in 1743, The American Philosophical Society's library, located near Independence Hall in Philadelphia, is a leading international center for research in the history of American science and technology and its European roots, as well as early American history and culture. The Library houses over 12 million manuscripts, 350,000 volumes and bound periodicals, thousands of hours of recorded sound, and thousands of maps and prints. Outstanding historical collections and subject areas include the papers of Benjamin Franklin (14,000 letters and documents); Jefferson's holograph of the Declaration of Independence; the American Revolution; the papers of Thomas Paine; 18th and 19th-century natural history; western scientific expeditions and travel including the original journals of Lewis and Clark; polar exploration; the papers of Charles Willson Peale, his family and descendants; American Indian languages; anthropology including the papers of Franz Boas;! the papers of Charles Darwin and his forerunners, colleagues, critics, and successors; history of genetics, eugenics, and evolution; history of biochemistry, physiology, and biophysics; 20th-century medical research; and history of physics. The Library does not hold materials on philosophy in the modern sense. More information about the Society and the APS Library can be found at [www.amphilsoc.org](http://www.amphilsoc.org). **About the Position**: A member of Library's senior staff, the Associate Librarian for Technology and Technical Services is one of two Associate Librarians in the APS Library reporting directly to the Librarian (Director). Primary responsibilities for the Associate Librarian for Technology and Technical Services (hereafter, the Associate Librarian) involve the adoption, implementation, and management of hardware and software that a modern research library requires. This position is the leader of a three-person technology team that works cooperatively to ensure reliable performance of systems, provide end-user support, and engage in long and short term planning for technology needs. Recent initiatives at the Library have included: the design and deployment of Islandora, a Fedora-based digital repository; the conversion to the open-source ILS, Koha; the adoption of the request management software Aeon; and the development of an integrated search of all materials held by the L! ibrary using XTF. Depending on qualifications, the Associate Librarian may have other staff and departments reporting to him/her. The Associate Librarian is also the Library's chief security officer, and is responsible for the various technical systems that protect the collections and control access to sensitive spaces. The Associate Librarian may be called on by other divisions within the Society (such as Publications, Meetings, Museum, or Grants Research) for technical advice and assistance. **Training/experience**: MLS [ALA] or MA + CA (or willingness to become a CA) required; second advanced degree in a subject area complementary to the Library's collection areas preferred. Minimum five years library experience, preferably in a special collections library or department, archives, or manuscript repository; supervision of staff experience preferred; hands-on knowledge of the application of library technology, preferably in a special collections library setting. The Associate Librarian's duties include supervision of technology as it is applied in the APS Library (web-based design and access tools such as EAD, XML, and CSS, scanning projects, management software, and others) and maintenance of existing technologies such as the OPAC and a robust, Society-wide web site; grant writing and administration of grant-funded projects; ability to build consensus among peers, a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a ! familiarity with the academy, scholars, and the scholarly research process. • The Associate Librarian must be comfortable with a mixed (proprietary and open-source software) environment approach to managing resources. • Windows and Linux server environments • Web-based content management systems (Drupal) • Digital repository frameworks (Fedora Commons, Islandora) • Open source ILS (Koha) • Front end and back end database management (MS SQL, MySQL) • XML and XSLT • Indexing and search software • Digitization, digital preservation, and born-digital management strategies The Society offers a competitive benefits package, including generous health insurance options, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, dental insurance, life insurance, and paid vacation and sick time. Salary: $70K or somewhat higher,
[CODE4LIB] Job: Assistant Archivist at Gates Archive
Assistant Archivist Gates Archive Washington The Gates Archive is seeking an Assistant Archivist to join our dynamic team. Our organization is results driven - requiring creativity, collaboration and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. The selected candidate will join a 21st century archive - created from the ground up, with careful attention to best practices and innovative approaches to the active management, preservation and access of paper, audiovisual, digitized, and digital records. This position requires relocation to the Pacific Northwest, and entails a rigorous background and security check. **Responsibilities:** Work closely with and under the direction of Archivists to: * Interact and collaborate with donors regarding acquisition of archival materials * Arrange and describe archival materials * Refine and implement workflows for the acquisition, processing and access of audiovisual, digitized, and born-digital materials * Maintain statistics, reports, and other metrics to improve collection management functions **Qualifications:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of accuracy. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. **Required Skills** * A demonstrated command of modern archival theory, standards, and practices and their implementation. This knowledge includes an understanding of appraisal methods, arrangement and description, preservation, and access (physical/digital) * Understanding of and ability to apply controlled vocabularies and descriptive standards, (e.g. DACS, EAD, and AAT) * Knowledge of information technologies appropriate to special collections and archives, and familiarity with database management, word processing, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications and technologies used in an archives environment * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively in a rapidly changing environment * Proven ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines * Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing **Preferred Skills** * Demonstrated experience creating online finding aids * Demonstrated experience planning and managing processing projects * Experience processing images and audiovisual materials * Familiarity with a variety of metadata standards (e.g. METS, MODS, and PREMIS) * Experience handling digital media and born-digital files in archival collections * Experience with the implementation of digital repository systems * Experience performing basic preservation techniques to archival materials (e.g. document flattening, fastener removal, rehousing, humidification, etc.) * Experience with digitization of archival materials and related delivery systems * Experience interpreting and applying restrictions for access to and/or use of archival materials To apply, please send cover letter and resume to care...@gatesarchive.com Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/11565/
[CODE4LIB] Certificate in User Experience (UX) (online classes)
Certificate in User Experience (UX) In this 6-course certificate program from Library Juice Academy, you will learn the fundamentals of user experience (UX) and how to apply user-centered strategies to library websites and beyond. The program begins by teaching you the key concepts of UX design and how to employ them in your website projects. Next, you will learn the ins and outs of information architecture: how to structure and organize your content so that it is both discoverable and navigable in the easiest way possible. Concepts in universal design, to accommodate mobile computing, is the next topic covered, followed by a course designed to give you the tools to continually get feedback on your website through usability testing and other research methods. You will then learn how to better write for the web so that once your users discover your content, they can both understand it and act on it. Finally, you will learn how you can create a website content strategy, so that from that point forward all your c! ontent will be useful, usable, and findable. All together, these courses cover a breadth of topics that will equip you with the skills necessary to create, manage, and sustain library websites that provide an excellent user experience. View presentations by the instructors on the topics of their courses: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/news/?p=461 Read an interview with Rebecca Blakiston about this course series prior to the first time it was taught: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/news/?p=270 Courses in the series: Designing a Usable Website (Concepts of User-Centered Design) Instructor: Carolyn Ellis | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Information Architecture: Designing Navigation for Library Websites Instructor: Susan Teague-Rector | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Universal Design Instructors: Sonali Mishra and Carolyn Ellis | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Do-It-Yourself Usability Testing Instructor: Rebecca Blakiston | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Writing for the Web Instructors: Nicole Capdarest and Rebecca Blakiston | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Developing a Website Content Strategy Instructor: Rebecca Blakiston | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 These courses need not be taken in sequence for the purposes of earning the Certificate in User Experience, and none have prerequisites. Contact us for more information. You can register for all six courses in the certificate program, at a 10% discount. In 2014, the sequence will be offered beginning in February and finishing at the end of September (with a summer break). To register, or to find out more about the individual classes and instructors, go to: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/certificate-ux.php Some testimonials: The entire program was amazing - well run, organized, and thoughtfully prepared by each instructor. I learned a ton of new information, was directed to some great blogs for further reading, and participated in truly worthwhile activities in each section. I'm truly impressed with the entire experience! - Academic librarian I liked the real world assignments and any opportunity given to apply a lesson to my library's website. - Public library librarian Library Juice Academy P.O. Box 188784 Sacramento, CA 95818 Tel. 218-260-6115 Fax 916-415-5446 inquir...@libraryjuiceacademy.com http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/
[CODE4LIB] Northeast Metadata Specialists Unconference
Please excuse cross postings Northeast Metadata Specialists Unconference Do you work with metadata? Are you a digital initiatives librarian training volunteers for metadata creation? Are you a metadata librarian developing transformations and mappings? Are you programmer who suddenly has to learn MODS? There are a number of metadata specialists of all varieties in New England area. The Northeast Metadata Specialists Unconference, NEMS U (http://blogs.lib.uconn.edu/nemsu/), was created to allow these specialists to come together to work on metadata, discuss projects, help with building their skill sets and network. NEMS Unconference is an informal, open and inexpensive meeting where all skill levels come together to work and discuss metadata issues. NEMS U is collaborative, spontaneous and timely, productive, interprofessional and interdisciplinary. Attendees are expected to participate and above all have fun. Date: February 7, 2013 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: UMass Amherst, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Room 2601 154 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003 Directions: http://www.umass.edu/visitorsctr/directions Parking:Campus Center Parking Garage Registration: Free but Remember to bring lunch money and some extra to park in the garage! Space: Registration is limited to 45 people Audience: Anyone who works with metadata REQUIREMENTS: Attendees need to bring a laptop. If you plan to attend the introduction to xslt in the afternoon, it is recommended to have access to the command line. For both afternoon groups, it is also recommended to have either a text editor or an xml editor. For text editors, if you use a PC, you can always use Notepad. For Mac and PC users, there is also Text Wrangler (http://www.barebones.com/products/textwrangler/), which is a great general purpose text editor. Oxygen xml editor is an xml editor that offers free 30 day trials (http://www.oxygenxml.com/). SCHEDULE: See our web page for the latest details: http://blogs.lib.uconn.edu/nemsu/nemsu2014/ REGISTRATION: http://tinyurl.com/lupuqhv
Re: [CODE4LIB] API wrapper for the Polaris ILS
There are connectors for Locum (Social OPAC http://thesocialopac.net/), e.g. https://github.com/SCAS/locum-polaris-41/ Not sure if that's useful but it does look current; most recent version of Polaris with code updated a week ago. Best, Eric Phetteplace Emerging Technologies Librarian Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone on the list written an API wrapper --PHP or python-- for the Polaris ILS, and then made that code available for others? When I started looking at how I might do some fun stuff using the API I realized that I've been a spoiled newbie for a long time, always querying really simple APIs that someone else had made a pretty wrapper for. On that note, as I look at this lovely list of wrappershttp://dp.la/info/developers/sample-code-and-libraries/on the DPLA page, I wonder... even beyond Polaris, which is the ILS I use at my library... why wouldn't there be similar resources available for other products from III, Sirsi, etc? Or are there, and I don't know it? N -- Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/ http://www.natehill.net
[CODE4LIB] Job Announcement - Scientific Research Data Librarian Position at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
** Job Announcement ** Scientific Research Data Librarian Position at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Announcement Number: ADMR-2014-0005 Position Title: Librarian ZA-1410-III (GS-11/12 equivalent) Salary: $62,467.00 - $97,333.00 Position Information: Term Appointment, not to exceed 2 years Hiring Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Duty Locations: Gaithersburg, MD, US Open Period: 01/10/2014 - 01/31/2014 The Information Services Office at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking an experienced individual to help accelerate the development of the Office's research data management services. ISO is a team-based environment, which emphasize knowledge sharing and collaboration to provide services to NIST scientific and technical staff throughout their research and publishing cycles. The selectee will serve as a Scientific Research Data Librarian to identify strategies for understanding and responding to the evolving research data service needs of NIST researchers. In partnership with ISO's Digital Services Librarian, the selectee will assist NIST researchers formulate data management plans, and prepare data for publication, reporting, and repository ingest. The selectee will identify and recommend tools, techniques, and practices for management of research data throughout its lifecycle. The selectee will also monitor, investigate, and report on emerging trends, best practices, and technologies in digital data stewardship, e-science, scholarly publishing, and open access. Education This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment. The job requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies: *Knowledge of the life cycle of research data in the context of scholarly publishing and digital preservation. *Skill in applying methods to curate research data. *Skill in using tools for managing digital data. *Ability to communicate orally and in writing with all levels of stakeholders and customers. *Ability to plan and deliver training on research data management to all levels of stakeholders and customers. *Knowledge of current issues in eScience/eResearch. *Ability to analyze and synthesize complex concepts and issues, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing you experience. Basic Requirements for Librarian ZA-1410: (Transcripts must be submitted) Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a Bachelor's degree. OR Successful completion of a total of at least five years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. In addition to meeting the educational requirements above, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-11 OR ZA-III at NIST): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band (ZA-II) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing scientific research data management services. Specialized experience can include experience in a college or university library which demonstrates professional knowledge and experience with research data life cycle; applying methods to curate research data; skill in using tools for managing digital data. SUBSTITUTE FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-11 or ZA-III at NIST): Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree related to the position Or A combination of education and experience as described above that equates to one year of experience. To Apply,
[CODE4LIB] Job: W.P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research at York University
W.P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research York University Toronto The W.P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research enables experienced professionals as well as scholars to conduct research at York University Libraries (YUL). The Chair is suitable for librarians and archivists seeking time and support to facilitate the thinking and writing process on a unique research project, perhaps while on a leave of absence from their home institution, or as part of their post-doctoral work. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver public lectures, give seminar presentations, participate in conferences and otherwise contribute to ongoing research activities at the host institution. The Chair will be integrated into the academic library culture at York. The position provides an exciting opportunity to accelerate the development of e-librarianship in support of research, teaching, learning or scholarly communications. The research may be interdisciplinary, with a context that is broader than academic librarianship, but should be clearly defined and articulated and of interest to the academic library community. As part of the application, we are requesting a detailed proposal of up to five pages, including a rationale, timeline, and outcomes. The chosen candidate will have a strong commitment to research in any relevant area of e- librarianship, including but not limited to e-learning, digital collections and archives, digital stewardship, linked data, liberation technology, social media, user experience, interface design, digital humanities and/or scholarly communications. Another area of research interest is an interdisciplinary approach that engages with theoretical models from disciplines outside of information studies that will advance libraries beyond traditional boundaries and methodologies. The Chair must have demonstrated success in directing and conducting research or a large project. As a member of the YUL complement, the successful candidate will also contribute in an area of the libraries suited to the candidate's area of expertise. Responsibilities * The Chair is required to provide an annual report of research activities to the University Librarian * The Chair is required to provide a W.P. Scott lecture or symposium relating to the theme of their research. This would be open to the professional library community. * The Chair is required to provide a presentation to members of York University Libraries and others on the results of their activities. For further information about the Chair, E-Librarianship Research please visit: [http://www.library.yorku.ca/cms/e-librarianship/](http://www.library.yorku.ca /cms/e-librarianship/) Qualifications * Minimum of an ALA-accredited M.L.S., Master's of Archival Studies, or recognized equivalent; * Further post-graduate degrees or related work experience is preferred; * Record of research achievement or demonstrated experience with research project management; * Excellent oral and written communication skills; * Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others; * Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. The position is a one-year contractually limited appointment at the Adjunct Librarian level, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. The position is available from July 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Librarians and archivists at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit ([http://www.yufa.org/](http://www.yufa.org/)). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). York University resources include centres relating to gender equity, race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness. York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2014. Applicants must send their proposal, a current curriculum vitae and letters from three referees to: Chair, Appointment Committee for the W.P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research York University Libraries, 516 Scott Library York University, 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3 Fax 416-736-5451 yula...@yorku.ca Applications should be sent by mail, e-mail, or fax with a hardcopy following by
Re: [CODE4LIB] API wrapper for the Polaris ILS
Thanks! John emailed me off list and pointed as well, I'd forgotten about that. N On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Eric Phetteplace phett...@gmail.comwrote: There are connectors for Locum (Social OPAC http://thesocialopac.net/), e.g. https://github.com/SCAS/locum-polaris-41/ Not sure if that's useful but it does look current; most recent version of Polaris with code updated a week ago. Best, Eric Phetteplace Emerging Technologies Librarian Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone on the list written an API wrapper --PHP or python-- for the Polaris ILS, and then made that code available for others? When I started looking at how I might do some fun stuff using the API I realized that I've been a spoiled newbie for a long time, always querying really simple APIs that someone else had made a pretty wrapper for. On that note, as I look at this lovely list of wrappershttp://dp.la/info/developers/sample-code-and-libraries/on the DPLA page, I wonder... even beyond Polaris, which is the ILS I use at my library... why wouldn't there be similar resources available for other products from III, Sirsi, etc? Or are there, and I don't know it? N -- Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/ http://www.natehill.net -- Nate Hill nathanielh...@gmail.com http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/ http://www.natehill.net
[CODE4LIB] Public transport from RDU to Sheraton Raleigh and how safe is it?
(Am I the only one who hears James Brown's Night Train in my head when I type Raleigh, North Carolina?) I'm just wondering if there's any public transportation from RDU to the conference hotel and if so, how safe is it? I have opted out of public transport at some places that I later found out were very safe (e.g., Boston) because I'm from Los Angeles and we don't do public transportation, so I just thought I'd ask now and plan in advance. Christina Salazar Systems Librarian John Spoor Broome Library California State University, Channel Islands 805/437-3198 [Description: Description: CI Formal Logo_1B grad_em signature] inline: image001.jpg
Re: [CODE4LIB] Public transport from RDU to Sheraton Raleigh and how safe is it?
There's a pretty reliable bus that will take you straight from the airport to the center of downtown. Clean and safe, if a little infrequent. And $2. http://www.triangletransit.org/sites/default/files/maps-and-schedules/RoutesAndSchedules-100.pdf On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 6:31 PM, Salazar, Christina christina.sala...@csuci.edu wrote: (Am I the only one who hears James Brown's Night Train in my head when I type Raleigh, North Carolina?) I'm just wondering if there's any public transportation from RDU to the conference hotel and if so, how safe is it? I have opted out of public transport at some places that I later found out were very safe (e.g., Boston) because I'm from Los Angeles and we don't do public transportation, so I just thought I'd ask now and plan in advance. Christina Salazar Systems Librarian John Spoor Broome Library California State University, Channel Islands 805/437-3198 [Description: Description: CI Formal Logo_1B grad_em signature]
