[CODE4LIB] Job: E-Communications Librarian at Berry College
E-Communications Librarian Berry College Mount Berry E-Communications Librarian (Berry College, Georgia) Job Summary - Memorial Library, Berry College (GA) seeks a creative, highly motivated professional who is a clear communicator, technically savvy, and committed to library user success. This position is focused on connecting the Berry College community to library services and information by developing, implementing, and assessing a well-coordinated communications strategy which includes the library's web presence, mobile site, social networking profiles, print publications, digital initiatives, and electronic communications. The librarian in this position works collaboratively with faculty, other library staff, and other campus IT professionals to develop web content and design strategies that effectively serve the research, teaching, and learning needs of the academic community at Berry. Position also includes reference, instructional, and collection development responsibilities. This is a full- time, 12-month appointment reporting to the Director of the Library. Minimum Qualifications - Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; enthusiasm and passion for meeting the needs of library users; comfortable with emerging technologies, social networking tools, and mobile applications; experience with website design, information architecture, and problem-solving; knowledge of current trends and issues in user experience design and library technologies; excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; excellent written and oral communication skills. Instructions to Applicants - How to Apply: Review of applications begins April 1, 2014 and continues until position is filled. Projected start date is June 2014. Transcripts and background checks will be required of finalists. All applicants should send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three professional references to: E-Communications Librarian Recruitment HR Department P.O. Box 495037 Berry College Mt. Berry, GA 30149 Additional Information:Persons filling out an application for employment with Berry College may be required to submit to a full national background check. It is the ongoing policy of Berry College to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental/handicap, veteran status, and/or whether or not they are disabled veterans; and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/12857/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL
Just curious, why can't you do that in your lab? Those operating systems are the right price, that's for sure Jeff Dycus Library Specialist, Electronic Resources University of Kentucky William T. Young Library 500 S. Limestone Lexington, KY 40506-0456 (859) 218-0678 jeff.dy...@uky.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Riley Childs Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 12:19 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL Smart, too bad we can't do that in our learning lab! Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes From: John Palmermailto:writing2...@gmail.com Sent: 3/2/2014 12:14 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL We are migrating our oldest machines (Pentium, 64-128Mb, 30gb hdd) to TinyLinux. Our Pentium and Celeron machines with 256 Mb, 100gb machines are going to Xubuntu. Anything below 4GB RAM is going to Ubuntu 12.04 4GB+ goes to Windows 7. On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Justin Coyne jus...@curationexperts.com wrote: They won't be a security risk on April 8th, but the first time that MS publishes security patches after that date for newer version, security researchers will examine the patches. Doing so will give them an idea about how to exploit the problem the patch was for. They will then try to run the exploit on XP and see if it is vulnerable. Eventually they will find an exploit that works against XP. Even if you have a AV, people can exploit your machine without using a virus. Is that a risk you want to accept? -Justin On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Jimm Wetherbee j...@wingate.edujavascript:; wrote: Just because MS won't support XP any more doesn't mean those machines are instantly useless or a security risk come April 8th. We will not be doing anything with our lab computers until Summer because they are too old to run Windows 8 but we cannot do without them. --jimm On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comjavascript:; wrote: Hi, I wanted to hear how people are dealing with the Windows XP End-of-Life (if anything at all :( Personally I am migrating the computers that can run it to Windows 8 (we ran out of 7 licenses and someone (years ago) bought SA, but that's another story), and when April 7th comes around: throw anything we can't use away (sigh). Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes --
Re: [CODE4LIB] Intro to the Conference
FWIW, we have done an introductory show/presentation immediately preceding the opening keynote at DrupalCon for the past few years, and it has been well received. Cary On Monday, March 3, 2014, Roy Tennant roytenn...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, that's a good point and I think Tim McGeary will be able to cover the high-points that you mention, and perhaps some others, in his initial welcoming remarks. But if someone wants to provide a more in-depth and/or personal introduction to the conference that would be welcome too, although it will be easiest to accommodate it in the ways I suggested (which could possibly be a lightning talk as part of the first day's intro if Tim is willing). Roy On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 10:42 AM, Peter Murray peter.mur...@lyrasis.orgjavascript:; wrote: In the interest of being a welcoming community, I think there needs to be something at or near the start of the main conference that provides a heads-up to the format and structure of the meeting. Particularly since it is unlike other conferences. Something that emphasizes the participatory nature and how-it-is-what-you-make-of-it. How to sign up for lightning talks. Hospitality suite. Etc. Peter -- Peter Murray Assistant Director, Technology Services Development LYRASIS peter.mur...@lyrasis.org javascript:;mailto:peter.mur...@lyrasis.orgjavascript:; +1 678-235-2955tel:+1%20678-235-2955 800.999.8558 x2955tel:800.999.8558;2955 On Mar 3, 2014, at 12:43 PM, Becky Yoose b.yo...@gmail.comjavascript:; mailto: b.yo...@gmail.com javascript:; wrote: Also a couple of reference points of previous into into code4lib presentations at conferences: c4l13 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UtuYRptd05KJpyjZMFuvKPJHauOUe6bIYcrV-8uF0dE/edit?usp=sharing c4l09 - http://www.slideshare.net/anarchivist/howto-meet-people-and-have-fun-at-code4lib2009 Cheers, Becky On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Roy Tennant roytenn...@gmail.comjavascript:; mailto: roytenn...@gmail.com javascript:; wrote: There has been some talk in the Code4Lib Conference Program committee about an Introduction to the Conference. There isn't a specific slot for a talk, and perhaps not even time for one, except possibly a 5 minute lightning talk. But we've also discussed the possibility of having a wiki page or video introduction that could be read or viewed by anyone at any time. There is already a How to Hack Code4Lib page by Declan Fleming and others here: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/How_to_hack_code4lib What do folks think? Is the page above enough? Are there people who would like to add to it? Is there someone who would like to put together a brief video intro to the conference? Thanks, Roy -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
Re: [CODE4LIB] Intro to the Conference
Beyond the last couple of years, I don't know what's been done, but seems to make sense if it's someone from the social committee who can speak to all the outside of conference session stuff that's going on as well. Of course, you could just appoint (or have someone volunteer) and have everyone throw ideas at them. I thought between the two of us, Becky and I didn't do a bad job, so whoever it is can always reuse some slides. Here are the speaking points I had from last year's opening announcement/housekeeping slot: * Welcome * Code of Conduct: http://bit.ly/coc4lib Code4Lib is dedicated to providing a welcoming, fun, and safe (read: harassment-free) community. ** During the conference: Francis, Tod, Margaret * quick thanks to organizers/sponsors/volunteers/etc * wifi info * twitter hashtag * IRC + Help * other (newcomer) conf info: Becky * presenters should load stuff at break unless using own computer * lightning talk signups (after keynote) * breakout session signups (on google doc) slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mqllAOxj1Wfdss17pulmZzx-TcdClMkYOVsFI7L3Nwo/edit?usp=sharing
[CODE4LIB] Code4lib 2014 Call for Onsite Volunteers
Hi everyone, The c4l2014 onsite volunteer committee is looking for volunteers to help with various duties during the conference this year. This includes things like MCs, session timers, IRC helpers, etc. To volunteer, add your name to this wiki page in any available slot that interests you. http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2014_During_the_Conference_Volunteers Please respond by Monday, March 10th. Your help is very much appreciated! Thanks, Code4lib 2014 onsite volunteer committee
Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL
Don't get too excited. IE8 is still the default browser in Windows 7. At the university where I work, upgrading to IE 9+ is not part of the base images, and users are left to upgrade on their own. Public machines still have IE 8. I am trying to get this fixed but no luck yet. Apparently, too many apps depend on IE 8 and don't work with newer versions. :( Josh Welker -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Schofield Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 8:59 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL I'm kind of looking forward to exploiting XP EOL. Central IT is 86'ing all XP machines university-wide, which has the benefit that there will be no machines at the university using Internet Explorer 8. The EOL for IE8 is a little ambiguous and will continue to receive support from Microsoft, but for the library the big percentage of IE8 traffic (which all together is less than 7%) is from university staff. I'm already hemming and hawing and pulling stats together to see if I can make a case to drop aesthetic support for Internet Explorer 8 by April 2014, or at least by the end of 2014. Aesthetic, of course, doesn't mean functional, but it just means that IE8 users get the site as rendered before any media queries, and I'll pull IE-specific stylesheets and polyfills unless they're important (like form elements). Here's hoping the remaining IE8 traffic is low enough to fall below our threshold :). I'll throw a party. Michael Schofield / ns4lib.com -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Riley Childs Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 12:19 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL Smart, too bad we can't do that in our learning lab! Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes From: John Palmermailto:writing2...@gmail.com Sent: 3/2/2014 12:14 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL We are migrating our oldest machines (Pentium, 64-128Mb, 30gb hdd) to TinyLinux. Our Pentium and Celeron machines with 256 Mb, 100gb machines are going to Xubuntu. Anything below 4GB RAM is going to Ubuntu 12.04 4GB+ goes to Windows 7. On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Justin Coyne jus...@curationexperts.com wrote: They won't be a security risk on April 8th, but the first time that MS publishes security patches after that date for newer version, security researchers will examine the patches. Doing so will give them an idea about how to exploit the problem the patch was for. They will then try to run the exploit on XP and see if it is vulnerable. Eventually they will find an exploit that works against XP. Even if you have a AV, people can exploit your machine without using a virus. Is that a risk you want to accept? -Justin On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Jimm Wetherbee j...@wingate.edujavascript:; wrote: Just because MS won't support XP any more doesn't mean those machines are instantly useless or a security risk come April 8th. We will not be doing anything with our lab computers until Summer because they are too old to run Windows 8 but we cannot do without them. --jimm On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comjavascript:; wrote: Hi, I wanted to hear how people are dealing with the Windows XP End-of-Life (if anything at all :( Personally I am migrating the computers that can run it to Windows 8 (we ran out of 7 licenses and someone (years ago) bought SA, but that's another story), and when April 7th comes around: throw anything we can't use away (sigh). Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes --
Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL
While I am a big FLOSS advocate, the students are K-7 and I have zero experience with folder redirection for AD auth On 3/4/14, 10:48 AM, Dycus, Jeff A jeff.dy...@uky.edu wrote: Just curious, why can't you do that in your lab? Those operating systems are the right price, that's for sure Jeff Dycus Library Specialist, Electronic Resources University of Kentucky William T. Young Library 500 S. Limestone Lexington, KY 40506-0456 (859) 218-0678 jeff.dy...@uky.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Riley Childs Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 12:19 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL Smart, too bad we can't do that in our learning lab! Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes From: John Palmermailto:writing2...@gmail.com Sent: ?3/?2/?2014 12:14 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL We are migrating our oldest machines (Pentium, 64-128Mb, 30gb hdd) to TinyLinux. Our Pentium and Celeron machines with 256 Mb, 100gb machines are going to Xubuntu. Anything below 4GB RAM is going to Ubuntu 12.04 4GB+ goes to Windows 7. On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Justin Coyne jus...@curationexperts.com wrote: They won't be a security risk on April 8th, but the first time that MS publishes security patches after that date for newer version, security researchers will examine the patches. Doing so will give them an idea about how to exploit the problem the patch was for. They will then try to run the exploit on XP and see if it is vulnerable. Eventually they will find an exploit that works against XP. Even if you have a AV, people can exploit your machine without using a virus. Is that a risk you want to accept? -Justin On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Jimm Wetherbee j...@wingate.edujavascript:; wrote: Just because MS won't support XP any more doesn't mean those machines are instantly useless or a security risk come April 8th. We will not be doing anything with our lab computers until Summer because they are too old to run Windows 8 but we cannot do without them. --jimm On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comjavascript:; wrote: Hi, I wanted to hear how people are dealing with the Windows XP End-of-Life (if anything at all :( Personally I am migrating the computers that can run it to Windows 8 (we ran out of 7 licenses and someone (years ago) bought SA, but that's another story), and when April 7th comes around: throw anything we can't use away (sigh). Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes --
Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL
I would not be surprised if there were black hats out there sitting on exploits they've discovered, waiting until *after* April to release malware that takes advantage of them. -A Andy Ingraham Dwyer Infrastructure Specialist State Library of Ohio 274 E. 1st Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 Tel: 614-644-6849 library.ohio.gov Please contact my supervisor with any feedback regarding my customer service. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Justin Coyne Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 8:35 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL They won't be a security risk on April 8th, but the first time that MS publishes security patches after that date for newer version, security researchers will examine the patches. Doing so will give them an idea about how to exploit the problem the patch was for. They will then try to run the exploit on XP and see if it is vulnerable. Eventually they will find an exploit that works against XP. Even if you have a AV, people can exploit your machine without using a virus. Is that a risk you want to accept? -Justin On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Jimm Wetherbee j...@wingate.edu wrote: Just because MS won't support XP any more doesn't mean those machines are instantly useless or a security risk come April 8th. We will not be doing anything with our lab computers until Summer because they are too old to run Windows 8 but we cannot do without them. --jimm On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.com wrote: Hi, I wanted to hear how people are dealing with the Windows XP End-of-Life (if anything at all :( Personally I am migrating the computers that can run it to Windows 8 (we ran out of 7 licenses and someone (years ago) bought SA, but that's another story), and when April 7th comes around: throw anything we can't use away (sigh). Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes --
[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Services Coordinator at University of Houston
Web Services Coordinator University of Houston Houston **Responsibilities**: Reporting to the Head of Web Services, this position will play a key role in coordinating the development and management of the library website and other web-based applications, sites, and services. The successful candidate for the position will: * Participate on a team that oversees the direction of the websites and services across the Libraries' web presence * Serve as a liaison to committees and departments within the Libraries to understand their needs and focus their ideas into potential web projects and services * Recommend improvements to websites and applications based on assessment, user data, analytics, and cutting-edge web design and content strategy trends * Manage the Libraries' web user experience program and work closely with stakeholders * Assess and further develop a content strategy across the Libraries' web presence * Develop and maintain a high degree of knowledge of emerging web technologies and user testing methodologies ensuring that colleagues are kept appropriately informed * Conduct training on the Libraries' web technologies and applications The Web Services Coordinator is a librarian position. Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians' Bylaws Document. They are expected to develop a record of service, scholarship, and professional involvement. The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning. **Qualifications**: Required - * Master's degree from an ALA accredited program * Degree, significant coursework, or work experience in computer science, user studies, instructional technology, or human-computer interaction * Significant experience working with web applications and conducting user studies * Demonstrated ability to initiate, track, and manage complex projects to completion and assess their success * Ability to work productively as part of a team, maintaining key working relationships * Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of web development, design trends, and content management systems Preferred - * Experience with HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, as well as software frameworks and RESTful web services * Ability to analyze and problem solve, to assimilate concepts and details of complex systems quickly, and to explain technical ideas in a simple and concise way to others with less technical knowledge * Experience or interest in technology training * Experience with Drupal, ExLibris products, and SpringShare products * Experience of agile methodologies, in particular Scrum **Salary**: $56,000 - $58,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax. **Department Information:** The Web Services Department is a group of 2 librarians and 4 professional staff that develops, integrates, and maintains many of the Libraries' web applications. This includes multiple websites, digital asset management systems, research guides, room and event booking systems, and mobile interfaces. Web Services values accessible services, collaboration, evidence-based decision making, innovation, openness and transparency, and clean system integration. **Library Information:** The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, the Hathi Trust, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Digital Library Federation, and the Texas Digital Library. The campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 69 professionals and approximately 135 support staff. Additional information about the University Libraries is available at: [http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/employment.](http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/employment) The UH Libraries' Strategic Directions document focuses on targeting services to specific user groups, reimagining library spaces, improving outreach, and increasing national recognition. Further information and the complete document are available at: [http://info.lib.uh.edu/about /strategic-directions](http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/strategic-directions) . The Strategic Directions support an ambitious set of goals adopted by the University and further the Tier One effort ([http://www.u h.edu/about/initiatives/](http://www.uh.edu/about/initiatives/)). We seek to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives. General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13 colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment of about 40,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in
[CODE4LIB] Job: ILS Administrator at Whatcom County Library System
ILS Administrator Whatcom County Library System Bellingham, WA The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is seeking an integrated Library System (ILS) Administrator who is passionate about learning and applying new and enhanced technological developments to support the delivery of innovative and responsive library services. This position administers the WCLS Integrated Library System (ILS) and peripherals, supporting a variety of services including circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reports, external interface functions, and public access for our 10-branch and 1-bookmobile library system. Requires a Bachelor's degree and three or more years' relevant library experience working with integrated library systems or related products; Master's in Library Science and State of Washington Librarian certification preferred. Full time position with beginning compensation of $3,987 per month, plus excellent benefits. Apply by Tuesday, April 15th. Full posting and application instructions available at: [www.wcls.org/Current- Openings/](http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/) Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/12869/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Collection Development Librarian at Whatcom County Library System
Collection Development Librarian Whatcom County Library System Bellingham, WA The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is seeking a Collection Development Librarian who is passionate about public library collections to support the delivery of innovative and responsive library services. The Collection Development Librarian performs a variety of professional library services pertaining to the selection, development and maintenance of the WCLS materials collections for our 10-branch and 1-bookmobile library system. Requires a Master's of Library Science degree and three or more years' relevant library experience in public services, and a State of Washington Librarian certification. Full time position with beginning compensation of $3,987 per month, plus excellent benefits. Apply by Tuesday, April 15th. Full posting and application instructions available at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/12872/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL
Hello everyone (I have been in IT for 25+ years, k-7 for 15 years and now 10 months UNBC Library) If I worked for an organization that did not have the money to go either replacement Win7 or Linux desktop for usability issues. I would contact Faronics and get a deal for educational licenses to install Deepfreeze. Then setup all workstation basic accounts and to reboot if idle for 1 hour. (and shut down, startup between set times) Deepfreeze also has a remote console to unfreeze and refreeze for maintenance to the workstation. (e.g. browser updates flash adobe) This in hand with PDQ deploy/inventory works very nice. (Basic version free) Last option would (no possible for most places) contact the Dell official lease site via direct or eBay. (there is a Canada and US supplier) You can by nice 780 Dell with win7 pro for about $140 with shipping. Some companies like Dell of HP have be know to also donate to non-profit. ~Ben System Administrator Geoffrey R. Weller library UNBC, BC Canada PH (250) 960-6605 benjamin.stew...@unbc.ca On 2014-03-04, 11:12 AM, Ingraham Dwyer, Andy adw...@library.ohio.gov wrote: I would not be surprised if there were black hats out there sitting on exploits they've discovered, waiting until *after* April to release malware that takes advantage of them. -A Andy Ingraham Dwyer Infrastructure Specialist State Library of Ohio 274 E. 1st Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 Tel: 614-644-6849 library.ohio.gov Please contact my supervisor with any feedback regarding my customer service. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Justin Coyne Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 8:35 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL They won't be a security risk on April 8th, but the first time that MS publishes security patches after that date for newer version, security researchers will examine the patches. Doing so will give them an idea about how to exploit the problem the patch was for. They will then try to run the exploit on XP and see if it is vulnerable. Eventually they will find an exploit that works against XP. Even if you have a AV, people can exploit your machine without using a virus. Is that a risk you want to accept? -Justin On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Jimm Wetherbee j...@wingate.edu wrote: Just because MS won't support XP any more doesn't mean those machines are instantly useless or a security risk come April 8th. We will not be doing anything with our lab computers until Summer because they are too old to run Windows 8 but we cannot do without them. --jimm On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.com wrote: Hi, I wanted to hear how people are dealing with the Windows XP End-of-Life (if anything at all :( Personally I am migrating the computers that can run it to Windows 8 (we ran out of 7 licenses and someone (years ago) bought SA, but that's another story), and when April 7th comes around: throw anything we can't use away (sigh). Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes --
[CODE4LIB] Job: Database Digital Asset Manager at Joan Mitchell Foundation
Database Digital Asset Manager Joan Mitchell Foundation New York City **Job Description:** The Joan Mitchell Foundation is seeking candidates for a new full time staff position of Database and Digital Asset Manager (DDAM). This individual will maintain and oversee all of the Foundation's database-related and digital asset management needs. The DDAM be responsible for developing, and/or or expanding on, multiple FileMaker Pro databases designed to serve the Foundation for a wide range of purposes, from contact management, to artwork inventory/collection management, to online registration and class attendance tracking. In addition to creating these databases for its internal use, the Foundation has been developing an inventory management database for visual artists. This database is currently in BETA testing and will distributed to artists nationally and internationally, when completed. The DDAM will work with Foundation staff to complete the development of this database and provide technical support to users. The DDAM will work closely with Foundation staff to maintain an ongoing awareness of their database needs, make necessary changes and updates to existing databases, and provide technical support to staff and other users, including artists outside of the Foundation. The DDAM will collaborate with administrative staff and report to the Executive Director. The DDAM will lead the Foundation in strategic planning and prioritization in regards to emerging technologies, databases, and the long-term preservation of its digital assets. This individual will work with Foundation staff to develop protocols and best practices in all necessary areas. Please note this position is not part of a fundraising department. **Foundation Overview:** The Joan Mitchell Foundation is an artist-endowed foundation with a mission that celebrates the legacy of Joan Mitchell and expands her vision to support the aspirations and development of diverse contemporary artists. Further information about the Foundation and its programs can be found at joanmitchellfoundation.org Responsibilities and related tasks **include, but are not limited to** the following areas: • Development and modification of all FileMaker Pro and SQL/PHP-based solutions used throughout the organization; • Management and maintenance of all databases, including scheduled updates and bug fixes; • Technical support on databases, for staff and additional users of databases developed by the Foundation; • Creation and maintenance of internal and end-user documentation, and/or user manuals for art inventory/collections management databases; • Establishment of best practices for the security and oversight of backup of the Foundation's databases; • Digital asset management for the Foundation. Establishment of best practices for staff regarding file formats, file storage, file naming, controlled vocabularies, and version control; • Strategic planning and implementation in all areas related to database usage. **The ideal candidate will possess: Significant expertise and experience in the following areas relating to FileMaker:** • Development of FileMaker Pro databases using version 9 or higher, specifically, experience with FileMaker 13 and a full understanding of the new functionality of the program in relation to the use of WebDirect; • FileMaker Server architecture, deployment and management options; • FileMaker Plugins in the FileMaker ecosystem, FileMaker Custom Functions and ScriptMaker and MS Excel; • FileMaker Advanced, with expertise in creating FileMaker runtime versions for both Mac and PC platforms. **As well as the following:** • Minimum 2 years working with relational databases with large numbers of tables and referential constraints • Ability to reverse engineer scripts and calculations and troubleshoot existing database functions. • Comfort and experience with working with Mac computers and their operating systems. The Foundation works solely on Macs. • Experience with iPad/iPhone layout work with either FileMaker 12 or 13. • Comfort and experience working in a customer service or client-centric environment • Strong problem-solving skills, an ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical groups, and excellent listening skills. • Responsiveness to each of the Foundation's program's needs, balanced with an ability to prioritize which issues should be addressed first. • Ability to work with staff to develop database reports that best serve each program's -relationships with all staff and outside parties • Proactive approach to database modifications and data cleanup and maintenance • Interest in emerging technologies and the future of databases and information management. • Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 3 + years of equivalent experience **Priority will be
Re: [CODE4LIB] Book scanner suggestions redux
Hi Aaron, That is a tall order for wanting something inexpensive...! I run book scanning/digitization here at the Getty Research Institute, and it has taken us quite a while to find the right mix/match of gear, software, and - most importantly - people do book scanning right. We tried some semi-inexpensive methods (we had a very early Atiz) and we just could not get the quality we needed. So now we have not-inexpensive gear: Three Internet Archive Scribe scanners with operators (we pay by-the-page) One Treventus Scan Robot MDS 2.0 ( http://www.treventus.com/index.html ) One Digital Transitions BC100 ( http://www.dtdch.com/page/bc100-book-capture-system ) We can scan very rare and fragile material. The most fragile books we tend to still do in a studio with a single camera as spreads or repositioning the book for every page depending on the book etc. The Treventus is actually the only machine that scans the other four all do camera imaging. The BC100 can accommodate flat sheets that one simply turns by hand and could do smallish newspapers and maybe even smallish maps. We ten to do the maps and foldouts on a separate camera rig and then integrate those files into the book. IA has their own software. Treventus has a very elegant scanning/workflow software that we use for BOTH the finished filesets from our own in-house machines. We use a lot of Photoshop and the Capture One software that supports the Phase One cameras on the BC100. We then have a bunch of custom code that we put together that pushes our books up to IA so that everything is manifested at Internet Archive whether they scanned it or we did. Treventus uses Win7 workstation, IA uses their own Ubuntu Linux setups, BC100 shoots to Mac Pros. Many more details that I don't want to bore everyone with. Feel free to email with any questions. We do about 700 books a month on the combined five scanners. Doesn't sound like a lot..but it really is when you think that many are rare and require special/delicate handling. Best, Joe Shubitowski -- Joseph M. Shubitowski Head, Information Systems Getty Research Institute 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100 Los Angeles CA 90049-1688 Voice: 310-440-6394 Fax: 310-440-7780 jshubitow...@getty.edu On 3/3/2014 at 7:54 AM, in message 9aa714ba-d4e4-43f6-b486-eaf7e6389...@library.umass.edu, Aaron Rubinstein arubi...@library.umass.edu wrote: Hi all, We’re looking to purchase a book scanner and I was hoping to get some recommendations from those who’ve had experience. I found this fantastic thread from 2009: http://bit.ly/1luEhMV but it’s been five years so I thought a refresh could be useful. Here’s our requirements, in a nutshell: 1. Allows us to efficiently digitize books that are potentially rare and fragile and cannot be unbound. 2. Gives us control of resulting file format, resolution, etc… 3. Can be connected to a standard desktop computer, preferably PC running Windows 7. 4. Does not require dumpster diving[1] or the use of carpentry tools (or any real skills, frankly) to bring to life. Ideal features: 5. Can also scan flat, large format objects like small maps or posters. 6. Is relatively inexpensive (though we will pay $$ for the right setup). 7. Modular and easily upgradable. 8. Uses open source software... Thanks! Aaron [1] http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-High-Speed-Book-Scanner-from-Trash-and-Cheap-C / - Aaron Rubinstein University and Digital Archivist Special Collections and University Archives University of Massachusetts Amherst 154 Hicks Way Amherst, MA 01002 413-545-7963 arubi...@library.umass.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Book scanner suggestions redux
On Mar 3, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Aaron Rubinstein wrote: Hi all, We’re looking to purchase a book scanner and I was hoping to get some recommendations from those who’ve had experience. I don't have experience, but a couple of years back, a group started selling kits to make book scanners: http://diybookscanner.myshopify.com/products/diy-book-scanner-kit It's $500+shipping, and missing some parts (glass, cameras, paint), but it means that instead of carpentry skills, you just need experience assembling things. -Joe
Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL
Next week - we'll likely see Mac, Android, and (hopefully) Windows 8.1 sales spike! On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 1:55 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comwrote: Not to stomp around, but 1 hour is a LONG time for an unpatched computer, especially when in close proximity to other unpatched computers! DeepFreeze is great, but it is not a long term solution, also starting next week you will get a nag screen every time you login telling you about the EOL. Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes From: Benjamin Stewartmailto:benjamin.stew...@unbc.ca Sent: 3/4/2014 4:46 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL Hello everyone (I have been in IT for 25+ years, k-7 for 15 years and now 10 months UNBC Library) If I worked for an organization that did not have the money to go either replacement Win7 or Linux desktop for usability issues. I would contact Faronics and get a deal for educational licenses to install Deepfreeze. Then setup all workstation basic accounts and to reboot if idle for 1 hour. (and shut down, startup between set times) Deepfreeze also has a remote console to unfreeze and refreeze for maintenance to the workstation. (e.g. browser updates flash adobe) This in hand with PDQ deploy/inventory works very nice. (Basic version free) Last option would (no possible for most places) contact the Dell official lease site via direct or eBay. (there is a Canada and US supplier) You can by nice 780 Dell with win7 pro for about $140 with shipping. Some companies like Dell of HP have be know to also donate to non-profit. ~Ben System Administrator Geoffrey R. Weller library UNBC, BC Canada PH (250) 960-6605 benjamin.stew...@unbc.ca On 2014-03-04, 11:12 AM, Ingraham Dwyer, Andy adw...@library.ohio.gov wrote: I would not be surprised if there were black hats out there sitting on exploits they've discovered, waiting until *after* April to release malware that takes advantage of them. -A Andy Ingraham Dwyer Infrastructure Specialist State Library of Ohio 274 E. 1st Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 Tel: 614-644-6849 library.ohio.gov Please contact my supervisor with any feedback regarding my customer service. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Justin Coyne Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 8:35 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows XP EOL They won't be a security risk on April 8th, but the first time that MS publishes security patches after that date for newer version, security researchers will examine the patches. Doing so will give them an idea about how to exploit the problem the patch was for. They will then try to run the exploit on XP and see if it is vulnerable. Eventually they will find an exploit that works against XP. Even if you have a AV, people can exploit your machine without using a virus. Is that a risk you want to accept? -Justin On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Jimm Wetherbee j...@wingate.edu wrote: Just because MS won't support XP any more doesn't mean those machines are instantly useless or a security risk come April 8th. We will not be doing anything with our lab computers until Summer because they are too old to run Windows 8 but we cannot do without them. --jimm On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.com wrote: Hi, I wanted to hear how people are dealing with the Windows XP End-of-Life (if anything at all :( Personally I am migrating the computers that can run it to Windows 8 (we ran out of 7 licenses and someone (years ago) bought SA, but that's another story), and when April 7th comes around: throw anything we can't use away (sigh). Riley Childs Student Asst. Head of IT Services Charlotte United Christian Academy (704) 497-2086 RileyChilds.net Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes --
