[CODE4LIB] Job: Semantic Web Developer at Cornell University
Semantic Web Developer Cornell University Ithaca Cornell University Library Information Technologies (CUL-IT) seeks an enthusiastic Ruby developer to help develop the library's evolving information architecture and services. Work will focus on collaborative use of Linked Data and the Semantic Web in improving library discovery systems. They will apply solid technical and programming expertise of software, hardware, operating system, database and web programming languages in accomplishing these tasks. They will work in a small team collaborating with other CUL-IT, library, Cornell and partner institution staff at Stanford and Harvard (see http://news.library.cornell.edu/news/131220/mellon). The library's discovery and access system blends Ruby/Rails/Blacklight/Hydra web-applications (http://projecthydra.org) with a sophisticated linked-data back-end based on Vitro/VIVO. The developer will work with both of these technology stacks to produce software libraries and applications that access and manipulate linked-data within the Hydra framework. This is a two year appointment with possible extension dependent upon funding. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline. * Four or more years of professional experience developing data-driven web applications in a Linux/Unix environment. * Must have demonstrated experience developing substantial software projects in Ruby on Rails and a willingness to learn and work in other languages and frameworks. * Must have experience with Linked Data and associated technologies including triple stores, SPARQL, and semantic web data formats (RDF/XML, ntriples, nquads, etc). * Experience with web technologies including HTML, JavaSript, CSS and XML. Ability to manage complex software development in a team environment using tools such as Git and Jira. * Excellent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills with both new and legacy code. * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. * Proven ability to work productively in a supportive role with colleagues and in a team environment, yet also self-motivated and possessing good independent decision making abilities. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in an information science (library science, information science, computer science, or equivalent). * Experience with multiple languages such as Java. * Familiarity with Agile programming and project best practices such as test driven development, continuous integration, and working in sprints. * Working experience with metadata standards, digital collection management systems, library management systems, and software application design/development/customization in a networked environment. * Demonstrated awareness of digital collection management and metadata issues. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/12996/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Shop Link
Ohh, that's a nice mug! I broke my Public Domain Review mug [1] before its first use at the office (I was so excited to finally get it that I dropped it on the way to the coffee machine), so I'm back to using the non-personal office mugs… So thanks, Riley, for bringing back the store! I am hesitating about spending $23.40 (incl. PP) on a mug whose purchase does not (financially) support a Mission for the Greater Good. (Not trying to fit a stereotype of the Dutch here ;)) Setting a commission to 0 would increase the price, wouldn't it? Groeten van Ben [1]: http://publicdomainreview.org/shop/mugs-bags-and-more/crests-with-logo/ On 13-03-14 04:01, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.com wrote: I setup a spread shirt store, I set commissions to zero. Right now it has a mug and a tee, but I will finish up adding designs tomorrow, let me know if anyone wants bags etc. And I will add them! Http://code4lib.spreadshirt.com //Riley 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: Roy Tennantmailto:roytenn...@gmail.com Sent: 3/9/2014 5:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Shop Link Someone apparently had a Code4Lib CafePress shop at one point, but now it's gone. I actually like the idea of a place where we could buy Code4Lib swag. For example, why not raise a little money selling stuff with the Code4Lib logo on it? But that would mean being a fiscal entity of some sort and that hasn't flown in the past. Not saying it can't now, just that it hasn't yet. For now I've disabled the link. Roy On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 6:56 AM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comwrote: Has anyone else noticed the Shop Link links to the CafePress homepage? 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] Shop Link
Nope, I think I am going to pull back a logo, you set a commission on top of the price, so setting it to zero is the lowest price. I was a little overzealous with branding on the mug 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: Ben Companjenmailto:ben.compan...@dans.knaw.nl Sent: 3/13/2014 5:17 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Shop Link Ohh, that's a nice mug! I broke my Public Domain Review mug [1] before its first use at the office (I was so excited to finally get it that I dropped it on the way to the coffee machine), so I'm back to using the non-personal office mugs… So thanks, Riley, for bringing back the store! I am hesitating about spending $23.40 (incl. PP) on a mug whose purchase does not (financially) support a Mission for the Greater Good. (Not trying to fit a stereotype of the Dutch here ;)) Setting a commission to 0 would increase the price, wouldn't it? Groeten van Ben [1]: http://publicdomainreview.org/shop/mugs-bags-and-more/crests-with-logo/ On 13-03-14 04:01, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.com wrote: I setup a spread shirt store, I set commissions to zero. Right now it has a mug and a tee, but I will finish up adding designs tomorrow, let me know if anyone wants bags etc. And I will add them! Http://code4lib.spreadshirt.com //Riley 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: Roy Tennantmailto:roytenn...@gmail.com Sent: 3/9/2014 5:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Shop Link Someone apparently had a Code4Lib CafePress shop at one point, but now it's gone. I actually like the idea of a place where we could buy Code4Lib swag. For example, why not raise a little money selling stuff with the Code4Lib logo on it? But that would mean being a fiscal entity of some sort and that hasn't flown in the past. Not saying it can't now, just that it hasn't yet. For now I've disabled the link. Roy On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 6:56 AM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comwrote: Has anyone else noticed the Shop Link links to the CafePress homepage? 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] For your plane reading pleasure...
If you have any interest in sports and culture, I'd suggest To Hate Like This Is To Be Happy Foreverhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/290914.To_Hate_Like_This_Is_to_Be_Happy_Foreveras a good primer for a journey to the heart of ACC country around the height of the college basketball season. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comwrote: It is a very interesting state, rich in history. BEST STATE EVER! ;-) 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: Roy Tennantmailto:roytenn...@gmail.com Sent: 3/12/2014 5:43 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] For your plane reading pleasure... ...I thought I would point out that it is easy to find fiction that uses Raleigh, North Carolina as a venue here: http://experimental.worldcat.org/xfinder/FictionFinder?pl=North+Carolina--Raleigh What better way to get into the mood for Code4Lib 2014 than to read a murder mystery set just down the road from our hotel? I know, you can probably think of a lot of ways that don't involve violent death, but hey, consider the source. Roy
[CODE4LIB] Now Available - Guidelines for Digital Newspaper Preservation Readiness
Please excuse any cross posting. ** The Chronicles in Preservation project, a collaborative effort led by the Educopia Institute, the MetaArchive Cooperative, the Chronopolis program, the University of North Texas, and Virginia Tech is pleased to make available the *Guidelines for Digital Newspaper Preservation Readiness*. The *Guidelines *are freely available from Educopia Publishing ( http://www.educopia.org/publishing/gdnpr). *About the Guidelines* The *Guidelines for Digital Newspaper Preservation Readiness *seek to address digital preservation standards and digital newspaper technical guidelines/practices across a spectrum of readiness options. The *Guidelines *are geared toward improving preservation readiness for both digitized and born-digital newspaper content. They will be helpful for a wide range of stakeholder institutions (including commercial news publishers), particularly traditional memory stewards such as libraries, archives, and historical societies. The *Guidelines* cover a range of topics including, Inventorying, Organizing, Format Management, Metadata Management, Checksum Management, Preservation Packaging, and several additional considerations for successful on-going digital newspaper preservation. *Chronicles in Preservation Partners* Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Chronicles in Preservation project is being led by the Educopia Institute (host for the MetaArchive Cooperative), along with Chronopolis and the libraries of University of North Texas, Virginia Tech, Penn State, University of Utah, Georgia Tech, University of Kentucky, and Boston College. -- Matt Schultz Program Manager Educopia Institute, MetaArchive Cooperative http://www.metaarchive.org @metaarchive matt.schu...@metaarchive.org 616-566-3204
[CODE4LIB] Job: Academic Technology Specialist for the Sciences at Yale University
Academic Technology Specialist for the Sciences Yale University New Haven **Overview:** The Academic Technology Specialist (ATS) for the Sciences collaborates with faculty, researchers and graduate students in selected Departments at Yale University, developing, deploying and supporting computing technologies in support of teaching and research. The ideal candidate will have a record of innovation and creativity in making technology accessible, understandable, and appealing to an academic audience. The ATS must demonstrate a fundamental understanding, derived through personal experience in teaching and research, of the ideas that form the foundation of scholarship in the sciences. This is a job for a broadly-educated teacher and scientist with the technical expertise and enthusiasm for digital methods in teaching and research. The ATS will move between independent work, one-on-one collaborations with faculty, and project work with colleagues in ITS, Library, and teaching support centers. The ATS will report to the Senior Director of the Educational Technologies unit within Academic IT Solutions, part of Yale University Information Technology Services. Yales Academic Technology Specialists work in alignment with the ITS mission to provide world-class services and technology leadership to the Yale community, and support Yales commitment to excellence in the creation, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. **Responsibilities:** * Maintain an up-to-date and detailed knowledge and understanding of the teaching and research interests, challenges and activities of faculty in the target Departments. * Actively engage with faculty on a continuous basis on all aspects of technology as it supports their teaching and research. Partner with faculty on all phases of the teaching and research lifecycles, including instructional design, grant proposal preparation, selection and budgeting of technology solutions, and delivery of appropriate technologies throughout the engagement. Coordinate consultations and support from ITS units as needed, and partner with those providers to ensure the highest level of service delivery is available to faculty. * Work closely with Yales teaching support resources, including Yale Teaching Center, Center for Scientific Teaching, the Science and Quantitative Reasoning Center, and the Center for Science and Social Science Information to partner with faculty on projects at the intersection of technology and pedagogy. Assist with selecting and budgeting of technology solutions, and securing external funds when appropriate. * Provide the leadership and technical expertise necessary to envision and execute exceptional, innovative projects. Within the corresponding departments, this will involve innovations in technology-enhanced pedagogy and research technology. * Research, analyze and evaluate potential projects; provide advice and consultation on technical matters relating to teaching and research technology; and design, develop and execute project plans in collaboration with faculty and graduate students. This may include a range from custom programming and data base methods to web-based application development and data visualization. * The ATS will spend approximately 20% of his/her time in direct collaboration with an extended cohort of other professionals, including other ATSs, Library specialists, and IT specialists across the campus. These collaborations will be directed towards the development of technology solutions that cross the disciplines and bring value to the Yale research and teaching landscape. * The ATS may teach or co-teach classes in digital techniques and methods. * The ATS is expected to engage professionally in related scholarship through professional organization activities, publication and/or presentation of research. **Required Education and Experience** An advanced degree in a scientific discipline, or in Library and Information Sciences. Three or more years of successful experience in academic computing, computer science or a related field. **Preferred Education and Experience:** A PhD in a scientific discipline coupled with several years of laboratory and computational experience. University teaching experience **Qualifications and Skills:** Excellent instructional, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Successful experience in supporting users of computer technology in an academic setting. Demonstrated experience managing projects and bringing them to a successful conclusion. Ability to manage a complex workload. A proven record of success in implementing technology projects. Demonstrated ability to establish effective, on-going relationships with varied levels of a diverse faculty, staff, and students. Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative research or teaching environment. Strong functional knowledge of Windows,
Re: [CODE4LIB] Shop Link
The price does seem high. You can sell mugs at CafePress for $12 and that includes a commission, although not shipping and handling. Roy On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 2:17 AM, Ben Companjen ben.compan...@dans.knaw.nlwrote: Ohh, that's a nice mug! I broke my Public Domain Review mug [1] before its first use at the office (I was so excited to finally get it that I dropped it on the way to the coffee machine), so I'm back to using the non-personal office mugs... So thanks, Riley, for bringing back the store! I am hesitating about spending $23.40 (incl. PP) on a mug whose purchase does not (financially) support a Mission for the Greater Good. (Not trying to fit a stereotype of the Dutch here ;)) Setting a commission to 0 would increase the price, wouldn't it? Groeten van Ben [1]: http://publicdomainreview.org/shop/mugs-bags-and-more/crests-with-logo/ On 13-03-14 04:01, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.com wrote: I setup a spread shirt store, I set commissions to zero. Right now it has a mug and a tee, but I will finish up adding designs tomorrow, let me know if anyone wants bags etc. And I will add them! Http://code4lib.spreadshirt.com //Riley 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: Roy Tennantmailto:roytenn...@gmail.com Sent: 3/9/2014 5:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDUmailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Shop Link Someone apparently had a Code4Lib CafePress shop at one point, but now it's gone. I actually like the idea of a place where we could buy Code4Lib swag. For example, why not raise a little money selling stuff with the Code4Lib logo on it? But that would mean being a fiscal entity of some sort and that hasn't flown in the past. Not saying it can't now, just that it hasn't yet. For now I've disabled the link. Roy On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 6:56 AM, Riley Childs rchi...@cucawarriors.comwrote: Has anyone else noticed the Shop Link links to the CafePress homepage? 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] Call for ideas: Strengthening the Internet for free expression...
Hi all, I have been out-of-the-loop on this community for a while, since leaving library land when I was working at Villanova on the VuFind team. However, I wanted to pop my head back in, because in my current role at Knight Foundation I am helping run a contest that I think might appeal to folks in the library community. Specifically, our Knight News Challenge is a radically open contest with $2.75m in funding for projects that help us answer the following question: How can we strengthen the Internet for free expression and innovation?” https://www.newschallenge.org/ Libraries have been organizing the world’s information and fighting for free speech longer than any other group. Hope to see some library projects in the mix. All the best, Chris Barr chrisbarr.net @heychrisbarr
[CODE4LIB] Job: Wikipedian-in Residence Assistant (Harvard College Library Houghton Library) at Harvard University
Wikipedian-in Residence Assistant (Harvard College Library Houghton Library) Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard College Library Houghton Library Supervised by the Curator of Early Modern books andManuscripts, and working with other Houghton subjectsspecialists, expand coverage on Wikipedia of topicsrelevant to Houghton collections. Duties: Adding sources for existing pages and creating new pages onnotable topics. Provide appropriate formatting and metadata(and OCR cleanup in the case of texts) to upload publicdomain content to Wikimedia and Wikisource, and facilitatethe use of such materials by other Wikipedia users. Explorethe creation of WikiProjects related to Houghton holdingsand promote participation in such projects. Qualifications: BA. Candidate must be a registered Wikipedian in goodstanding, with substantial experience in writing andediting Wikipedia articles, and possess knowledge ofWikipedia standards, culture, and rules. Knowledge andexperience working with Special Collections preferred.Attention to detail, good organizational skills, problem-solving ability, ability to work independently andcollaboratively. Demonstrated ability and enjoyment inwriting both clear narrative text and documentation.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficiency with Windows-based applications. Salary:$16:00/Hour Closing Date:April 15,2014 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/13002/
[CODE4LIB] Critical Change, Networked Communication, and Making Hard Decisions visions of the future at NASIG 2014!
Interested in e-resource licensing, RDA, usage statistics, scholarly communication issues, ebook management, linked data issues, and much more? NASIG is the conference for you! NASIG would like to congratulate our 2014 Vision Speakers for making an impact in their fields. Dr. Katherine Skinner was presented with the 2013 Society of American Archivists Preservation Publication Award. Her talk is on Critical Moments: Chance, Choice, and Change in Scholarly Publishing. Herbert Van de Sompel received the Los Alamos National Laboratory 2013 Outstanding Innovation Award. His vision speech is titled From a System of Journals to a Web of Objects. Jenica Rogers will be accepting the 2014 HARRASSOWITZ Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award later this year. Her talk is on Reaching New Horizons: Gathering the Resources Librarians Need to Make Hard Decisions. You dont want to miss what these folks have to say! The Early Bird deadline is fast approaching. Don't miss out on excellent programming, an informative Vendor Expo, networking opportunities and just plain fun. Fort Worth offers great evening activities, and the conference opening event will be a foot-stomping good time! Check out the conference website for info. http://www.nasig.org Plan to come early and attend one of our great pre-conferences! From the Library of Congress, Les Hawkins and Hien Nguyen will be delivering an intense workshop on basic serials cataloging. Claire Dygert brings more than sixteen years of experience to the table to help you build your licensing and negotiation skills. Angie Rathmel and Lea Currie will show you how to dig into your usage data and other metrics to assess their ongoing value to your institution. Register for the conference by April 1, 2014 to take advantage of the Early Bird discounts. Register for your hotel room before April 7, 2014 to get the conference rate. http://www.nasig.org Kelli Getz Anna Creech, Program Planning Michael Hanson Janice Lindquist, Conference Planning ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Charlene N. Simser Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG 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/.
[CODE4LIB] Job: Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services at Fresno State
Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services Fresno State Fresno Full-time, tenure-track position The Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno seeks a knowledgeable, innovative, team-oriented librarian to join our faculty as Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services, managing the Metadata and Resource Description Unit. The incumbent will oversee a staff of one librarian and three library support specialists. Cataloging includes original and copy cataloging of all formats, including print and special formats, authority control, database maintenance, and special projects. Metadata includes all aspects of developing the institutional repository (IR) metadata creation and ingest procedures. The incumbent will establish policies; develop procedures; set goals; design and monitor workflow; adopt and implement new technologies; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; serve as a member of the Library Council; participate in faculty governance, administrative committees, and special library projects and campus committees. Submit application materials by **April 20, 2014. **Open until filled. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/13009/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Front-End Engineer at UCSF Library at University of California, San Francisco
Front-End Engineer at UCSF Library University of California, San Francisco San Francisco Requisition #: 40335BR ABOUT US: We are a small team modernizing a large digital library containing millions of documents used by public health advocates and others to study practices of the tobacco industry. ABOUT YOU: You are a front-end developer comfortable working with a Rails and Twitter Bootstrap app. You know more than anyone needs to about CSS3 and HTML5. You love JS testing frameworks. You have a social conscience and a desire for work/life balance. ABOUT UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. Required Qualifications: • HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript • Responsive web design techniques • Build prototypes from click-through wireframes Preferred Qualifications: • Blacklight (http://projectblacklight.org/) • Graphic design skills • Rails • Twitter Bootstrap • JavaScript MV* frameworks In order to be considered for open positions at UCSF, you will need to submit your resume through our online application process. Once you complete the online application process, you will receive an email confirming that your submission has been received. Submitting your resume to UCSF opens the door to many immediate and ongoing job opportunities. Your resume will remain active in our applicant database and you will be able to update it as needed. To submit your resume online go to: http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers Emailed applications are not accepted. Apply specifically to requisition # #40335BR. Please note ad code ICRL/ 40335BR in the ad code field in your applicant profile. An email address is required for you to submit your resume. Visit our Human Resources web site at www.ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers for information about other job opportunities. UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/13010/
