[CODE4LIB] Submit nominations for Code4Lib 2015 invited speakers!
Hi Code4Lib, It's that magical time of the year again when we as a community nominate speakers for the Code4Lib conference. Huzzah! Have you seen someone speak lately that would give an excellent keynote? Is there someone you haven't seen but would like to? Please contribute to our list: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2015_Invited_Speakers_Nominations For inspiration, you can see the previous two years of nominations here: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2014_Invited_Speakers_Nominations http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_Invited_Speakers_Nominations We will solicit nominations for 3-4 weeks and then hold a vote to select the community's favorites. Want to add to the list, but don't have a wiki account or want to bother with setting one up? You can email either of the Keynote Committee members listed below. We're also happy to answer any questions about the nomination process. Sincerely, Eric Phetteplace, phett...@gmail.com Heidi Dowding, dowdi...@gmail.com
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Library Software Developer at Purdue University
Digital Library Software Developer Purdue University West Lafayette The full job announcement can be seen at: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/about/employment. Purdue University Libraries seeks a Digital Library Software Developer to join our team at the Distributed Data Curation Center (D2C2) to further the development of our cutting-edge research data repository service, PURR. Required: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent * Ability to identify and learn technologies relevant to digital libraries * Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, web design, software development * Demonstrated mastery of at least one programming language * Good verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Preferred: * Experience with PHP, Joomla, java, perl, and/or MySQL * Previous experience with library or knowledge management systems is desirable but not required. Salary and Benefits: This is an exempt, administrative/professional position with salary commensurate with experience and the university's salary structure. Purdue offers a generous fringe benefit package that includes contribution to retirement, health, disability, and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days, and tuition support for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic partner. Application Process: To be considered for the position, applications must be made through Purdue University's employment web site, http://www.purdue.edu/hr/careers and reference position ID 1402464. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining your qualifications for this position. Review of applications will begin September 9, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to li...@purdue.edu. Resumes sent to this email address cannot be considered. Please put DLSD in the subject line of all email correspondence. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/16589/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
[CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Alright, I have been pretty excited for small devices and what role libraries can have in that space, but the Apple Watch seems pretty exciting especially in terms of added gestures through haptic pressure (force touch), obviously all the geolocational, accelerometer stuff, and of course communicating with other devices / doors, controlling screens, etc. This doesn't really have to be about watches specifically, but hey. For the web, mobile first design really only goes so far as design for a phone, but as the device landscape gets weirder it makes more sense that users won't be interacting through a browser [on these devices], rather interaction with-say-a local library could be contextual and smart. I know that you are 100 feet from the library, here are the items available for pickup. What do you think would be cool, useful, realistic, etc.? Michael libux.co
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Michael, It is an interesting question to posit. I personally am unsure of exactly what kinds of services could be offered on something like a smart watch just because so much of what libraries provide are informational and rather wordy, which does not translate well to very small devices. That being said I can actually think of some rather neat uses to pair it up with library digital collections, particularly being able to pull up materials that have locations tagged to them. Possibly seeing some images of a place in the past or being able to control an audio tour you are listening to on your phone without pulling it out of your pocket. I am sure people have plenty more brilliant ideas on what to do with this tech though. Still, good question. Matt Sherman On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 2:39 PM, Michael Schofield mschofi...@nova.edu wrote: Alright, I have been pretty excited for small devices and what role libraries can have in that space, but the Apple Watch seems pretty exciting especially in terms of added gestures through haptic pressure (force touch), obviously all the geolocational, accelerometer stuff, and of course communicating with other devices / doors, controlling screens, etc. This doesn't really have to be about watches specifically, but hey. For the web, mobile first design really only goes so far as design for a phone, but as the device landscape gets weirder it makes more sense that users won't be interacting through a browser [on these devices], rather interaction with-say-a local library could be contextual and smart. I know that you are 100 feet from the library, here are the items available for pickup. What do you think would be cool, useful, realistic, etc.? Michael libux.co
[CODE4LIB] LITA Midwinter Institutes: Registration Opened
Registration for LITA's Midwinter Institutes opened today with ALA's joint registration! Whether you'll be attending Midwinter or are just looking for a great one day continuing education event in the Chicago/Midwest area, we hope you'll join us. We're offering three workshops this year: * *Developing mobile apps to support field research* * *Introduction to Practical Programming* * *From Lost to Found: How user Testing Can Improve the User Experience of Your Library Website* More details are available on the LITA Blog: http://litablog.org/2014/09/lita-midwinter-institute/ http://litablog.org/2014/09/lita-midwinter-institute/ ALA Ticketing Information is available here: http://alamw15.ala.org/ticketed-events#LITA http://alamw15.ala.org/ticketed-events#LITA Please feel free to contact me with any questions! -- Abigail Goben, MLS Assistant Information Services Librarian and Assistant Professor Library of the Health Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago 1750 W. Polk (MC 763) Chicago, IL 60612 ago...@uic.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
I'm the happy owner of an Android Wear device, which looks to do pretty much everything the Apple Watch does (minus the force sensing). I've been looking at use cases for this new screen on my wrist, and trying to tune the notifications I get so they are frequent (it's fun to use this thing!) yet completely relevant. I can imagine one very helpful use case for my (very tall) library: call numbers. After looking up a material in our catalog or discovery layer, it would be really nice to be able to push the call number and floor to my watch, rather than having to pull out my phone or (gods forbid) use a scrap of paper. This is small enough information to fit nicely on the screen, and could be easily accomplished with an SMS or email service to an account accessible on my phone. If I needed a more complex triggering system for whatever reason, IFTTT has an Android Wear channel. For me, at least, the key is customization. I want to be able to control exactly what shows up on this tiny screen. So, assuming I'm a perfect sample set of all smart watch users, building custom functionality to integrate specific channels of information seems like a severe uphill battle, when I could use IFTTT to parse an email, RSS feed or SMS message. Developing standards-based data feeds, and recipes for using those feeds with free and/or open watch apps, seems like best use of time. Also, since we're in the Early Adopter phase of innovation diffusion, the exact details of particular platforms are probably going to change before we hit the majority. Cheers, -Ian -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Schofield Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 2:40 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss Alright, I have been pretty excited for small devices and what role libraries can have in that space, but the Apple Watch seems pretty exciting especially in terms of added gestures through haptic pressure (force touch), obviously all the geolocational, accelerometer stuff, and of course communicating with other devices / doors, controlling screens, etc. This doesn't really have to be about watches specifically, but hey. For the web, mobile first design really only goes so far as design for a phone, but as the device landscape gets weirder it makes more sense that users won't be interacting through a browser [on these devices], rather interaction with-say-a local library could be contextual and smart. I know that you are 100 feet from the library, here are the items available for pickup. What do you think would be cool, useful, realistic, etc.? Michael libux.co
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Interesting question. What if future devices could interact with local wireless systems to questions relevant to the local services, which can respond to questions like Siri, such as: Where is the bathroom? I want a librarian Where are books on metaphysics? Is a study room available? When does the library close? The device checks with local servers to see whether the question can be answered locally, before checking more globally. Steve McDonald steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Hello, At this point in my career I'm totally sold on the idea of getting rid of the reference desk and iRoving. At the libraries I've worked at(4 community colleges) iRoving was very suitable, however I think that every library is different. One of the issues we've found with a complete iRoving solution to reference is: where is the librarian. With convergence, mapping and geolocation, and devices like a smart watch; This becomes more possible. I could also imagine using it as a library card and for self-check out via a library app. The Augmented reality possibilities along with some possibilities in conjunction with a 3D printer comes to mind. I like the idea of shelf reading and pushing call numbers too. The phone seems to be getting pushed to its holder, pocket, or purse; and serving as the processing hub for wearables. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 9, 2014, at 2:55 PM, McDonald, Stephen steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu wrote: Interesting question. What if future devices could interact with local wireless systems to questions relevant to the local services, which can respond to questions like Siri, such as: Where is the bathroom? I want a librarian Where are books on metaphysics? Is a study room available? When does the library close? The device checks with local servers to see whether the question can be answered locally, before checking more globally. Steve McDonald steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu
[CODE4LIB] Cleaning up code4lib.org
I've tried to clean up a bunch of spam accounts on code4lib.org. I've removed user accounts that have never logged in, have no profile data, and weren't in a domain whitelist (edu, ac.uk, *lib*, etc). Hopefully this didn't affect any one. Chris
