Re: [CODE4LIB] Screencasting Usability Studies

2014-02-28 Thread Nadaleen F Tempelman-Kluit
Ronan- That's exactly what we do here at NYU Libraries and it works really well. We have observers in another room taking notes in real time as the tests are in progress in another part of the library, using GoToMeeting. Let me know if you want more details. On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 2:14 AM,

Re: [CODE4LIB] Screencasting Usability Studies

2014-02-28 Thread Matt Connolly
We use this approach as well here at Cornell. Our usability group has tried a variety of techniques, including using Morae and writing detailed reports for clients, but having clients observe live from a remote location seems to engage them more. It's become a popular means of testing. One

Re: [CODE4LIB] Tool Library 2.0

2014-02-28 Thread Kevin French
Here's the handout content (I don't know how well attachments work with the list) I came up with for our local tech librarian group. Makerspace portable program kit Based on what I’ve found and feedback I’ve gotten I think the basic kit would cost about $1500. The backbone of the kit should

Re: [CODE4LIB] Tool Library 2.0

2014-02-28 Thread Edward Iglesias
Thanks to all of you for the replies. Great suggestions on the k-12 set Ian as the primary users are public libraries. Cary, your setup is brilliant! Expect theft of your intellectual property ;) This is definitely early days with a focus on just checking out kits with a minimum of training

Re: [CODE4LIB] Tool Library 2.0

2014-02-28 Thread Kevin French
There was a Techsoup webinar earlier this week on small libraries and makerspaces. You can watch the recording here if you're interested. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/meetingArchive?eventId=9h6uo2mgc0uz Kevin French, MSLIS Systems Librarian GMILCS, Inc. 31 Mount Saint Mary's Way Hooksett,

[CODE4LIB] Job: Information Technology Specialist (Web Archiving) at Library of Congress

2014-02-28 Thread jobs
Information Technology Specialist (Web Archiving) Library of Congress Washington, D.C. This position is located in the Office of Strategic Initiatives at the Library of Congress, and reports to the director of the National Digital Information and Preservation Program (NDIIPP). The incumbent works

[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Archives Software Developer/Engineer at Library of Congress

2014-02-28 Thread jobs
Web Archives Software Developer/Engineer Library of Congress Washington, D.C. Play a key role in ensuring collecting, preserving and providing access to the web at the Library of Congress. You can see some of the fruits of this work in [the Library of Congress web

[CODE4LIB] Questions for Valerie Aurora

2014-02-28 Thread Roy Tennant
As I'm sure you already know, Valerie Aurora[1] has kindly assented to be one of our two keynote speakers for the 2014 Conference. Valerie Aurora is a writer, programmer, and feminist activist, and a co-founder of the Ada Initiative[2], a non-profit to promote women in open technology and culture.

[CODE4LIB] Metadata Form Creation System w/ Screen Casts

2014-02-28 Thread Michael Bond
The Metadata Form Creation System (MFCS) is WVU Libraries answer for providing an easy to use interface for librarians, staff, and students for entering metadata and uploading digital items for our digital collections. MFCS is also our archival and preservation system. The heart of MFCS is

[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Analyst I at ProQuest

2014-02-28 Thread jobs
Systems Analyst I ProQuest New Providence **ProQuest** is seeking a **Systems Analyst I** The Enterprise **Support Systems Analyst I** is responsible for maintaining most activities performed by the Enterprise Support team, including all problem resolution and support. **Some of what