[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Production and Metadata Lead at Gates Archive
Digital Production and Metadata Lead Gates Archive Seattle The Gates Archive is the trusted custodian of the philanthropic and personal archival collections of the Gates Family. The selected candidate will join a dynamic and results-driven organization - one which values creativity, collaboration, and innovative thinking. The Digital Production and Metadata Lead will report to the Manager of Archive Solutions and will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of policies and procedures for digitization, reformatting, and related descriptive and delivery efforts. This position will work closely with Archive Services staff to advance the development and use of digital collection content, by making collection materials identifiable and available through digital asset management systems and other discovery tools and platforms. A successful candidate for this position will be able to work independently and under direction, demonstrating comfort with ambiguity, exceptional communication skills and ability to execute while maintaining a positive and collaborative approach. Responsibilities: * Work closely with and under the direction of Solutions Manager to: * In collaboration with archivists, build digital collections and align digitization and born-digital collection management workflows and tools (metadata management, discovery layers, digital asset management, etc.) * Contribute to processing and access activities through enhanced description and application of metadata to digitized and born-digital assets, in alignment with established metadata schemas * Support access activities through creation of timelines, slideshows, audiovisual compilations, and other reprographic services * Plan, manage, and execute digitization and other reformatting projects for archival collection content including audiovisual materials. Prepare materials for digitization with external vendors, and oversee quality control of reformatted material * Collaborate with other Solutions and Services staff to define project deliverables and timelines * Oversee work of digitization specialist; provide training on digital imaging workflows as needed * Provide leadership based on advances in professional standards and emerging digital imaging, DAMS, and related technologies; explore and propose new technologies and methods to meet archive needs * Actively participate in activities to promote and advance the profession, e.g. leadership in a professional association * Maintain statistics and prepare regular reports; use data to inform program planning and continued process improvement * Fulfill other organizational duties as required 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 * Experience in managing digital collections projects in an archives or libraries environment including knowledge of standards for digital capture and storage, metadata creation and delivery mechanisms * Familiarity with a variety of metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core, METS, MODS, and PREMIS) * Experience with digitization of archival materials; ability to identify quality issues with digitized files * Experience working with museum and/or archival collections, including artifact handling and storage * Knowledge of information technologies appropriate to special collections, archives, and digital libraries * Familiarity with database management, word processing, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications and technologies used in an archives environment * Experience managing vendor relationships and projects involving vendor selection and implementation * 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 * Experience using emerging technologies for metadata management and discovery (e.g. RDF, RDA) * Experience handling digital media and born-digital files in archival collections * Experience with the implementation of digital collections systems and digital asset management systems * Experience interpreting and applying restrictions for access to and/or use of archival materials * Experience in agile project management environment Computer skills * MS Office * MS SharePoint (SP 2010 preferred) * Experience using archive collection management systems * Experience using database software and Internet search engines * Experience using digital asset management
[CODE4LIB] Job: Metadata Production and Electronic Access Specialist at University of Toronto
Metadata Production and Electronic Access Specialist University of Toronto Toronto The Metadata Production and Electronic Access Specialist is responsible for coordinating the access andmanagement of e-journal and e-book packages, and individual e-resources, within electronic resource management systems(currently Serials Solutions and a local e-resource management system). Works proactively to find and resolve problems in vendorsuppliedtitle lists and data feeds. Searches online databases and source files for suitable cataloguing copy and retrieves MARCrecords from vendor websites and/or FTP sites. Reviews derived records for completeness and accuracy and makes necessaryadditions and/or adjustments. Loads bibliographic records within the ILS system and exports data to external discovery services asrequired. Compiles statistics and provides accurate reports as required. Troubleshoots access issues, responds to user inquiriesand follows up on access and maintenance problem resolution. Develops scripts to aid in the automation of tasks, transforms datafrom one format to another, and batch processes metadata. Creates metadata for inclusion in various discovery systems. Maintainsand updates policies and procedures. Participates in the evaluation, implementation and the monitoring of new technologies.Performs other duties as required. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/24649/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Electronic Resources Librarian at Cornell University Library
Electronic Resources Librarian Cornell University Library Ithaca Electronic Resources Librarian job posting id: 30332 Description Cornell University Library's (CUL) Acquisitions and E-Resources Licensing Services (AERLS) within Library Technical Services (LTS) is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian. CUL acquires resources in a wide variety of physical and online formats. Under the general direction of the Director of AERLS, this position works closely with other staff in the department to perform e-resource license negotiation, maintain complex vendor accounts, and maintain policies and procedures related to e-resource and acquisitions work. Additionally, the position performs daily operations, including management and development of workflows and services in various areas of acquisitions and e-resource management, particularly focusing on streaming media, software, data sets and other emerging and evolving formats. The Electronic Resources Librarian works with selectors, other library staff, and vendor contacts on a daily basis to help effectively manage CUL's growing collections. The Electronic Resources Librarian monitors and participates in external developments, standards development and changing needs to further CUL's initiatives. The position is expected to collaborate in CUL partnerships, such as 2CUL, and plays an active role in professional organizations inside and outside of the CUL community. Duties and Responsibilities Acquisitions and Electronic Resource Licensing Effectively collaborates with collection development staff and other library departments to maintain Cornell's complex on-going electronic and print resource accounts Participates in the creation and maintenance of policies and procedures to support evolving acquisitions, licensing, and serials management practices Works closely with colleagues on the negotiation and licensing of online resources, executing licensing agreements with information providers and ensuring that such agreements comply with established University and Library guidelines Emerging Formats Acquisition Researches and plans for policy, licensing, workflow, and technological solutions involved in the acquisition of new formats, such as streaming video, software, multimedia, datasets, and others Actively participates in solving issues with acquisitions, licensing, access and discovery & delivery systems, particularly with new and emerging resource formats Collaborates with staff throughout the University, at partner institutions, and vendors to simplify and streamline the process of acquiring and providing access to complex emerging resource types Keeps abreast of new and emerging acquisitions and licensing practices and tools. Professional Activities Monitors and contributes to the development of local, national, and international policies and standards Actively participates in professional working groups, task forces, instruction programs, and committees, including support of system-wide policy development Conducts research and contributes to professional publications and forums especially in areas related to acquisitions and e-resources Maintains strong working relationship and communicates regularly with staff in other LTS and CUL departments and divisions Qualifications ALA-accredited M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree Knowledge of library acquisitions and e-resource terminology and tools Ability to troubleshoot and research solutions to complex problems Aptitude and interest in learning new technologies and standards Excellent organizational and project management skills Strong service orientation and interest in library users' values and needs Excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to work well in a team-based environment with a diverse group Spirit of adventure Preferred Qualifications One or more years of experience in library acquisitions, e-resource management, or vendor/library relations Relevant experience developing and implementing technical solutions in a library setting -- One of the leading academic research libraries in the United States, Cornell University Library is a highly valued partner in teaching, research and learning at the university. With an operating budget of over $58 million and a diverse and innovative staff of more than 400, the Library supports 2,700 faculty, 22,000 students and 94 PhD fields. Its world class collections, expert librarians, responsive services in physical and virtual library spaces inspire and nourish scholarship and learning. Application Procedure: Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references. Application deadline is January 15, 2016. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Initiatives Librarian at University of North Dakota
Digital Initiatives Librarian University of North Dakota Grand Forks Position Summary: * Create, populate, maintain, manage preserve, and promote usage of an institutional repository. Assist in the development of appropriate policies * Work closely with faculty, staff, library colleagues, and other units across UND and, as appropriate, NDUS and ODIN and other groups, to provide assistance with research data management and curation, with digital humanities works and collections, with Citizen Science initiative, and with any other digital initiatives that arise and are deemed appropriate for the libraries to play a role in. In many instances, but not always, the developed collections may be hosted in the institutional repository regardless, the Digital Initiative Librarian shall provide appropriate assistance.. * In collaboration with the Web-Services Librarian, and under the supervision of the Head of Library Digital Initiatives, Systems, and Services, cooperate with other UND and Library departments to maintain digital library services and to build and maintain our rapidly growing digital library collections. * Participate in grant-writing as needed to support expansion of digital library collections and other digitalization initiatives as well as any additional equipment and staffing to support these initiatives. * Manage existing digital collections, currently in ContentDM,and in collaboration with colleagues, determine whether this system remains the best solution for the Library, or whether other solutions are preferable and viable. * Develop and promote tutorials and LibGuides and provide training on digital resources, initiatives, projects, and tools as needed to library colleagues, faculty, staff, students, interested community partners and other stakeholders. * Participate in professional activities, other grant writing activities, and special projects. * Provide 3 references. Minimum Qualifications Required: * Graduate library degree from an American Library Association accredited program. * 1 year experience in an academic, research, public, or special library experience. * Successful completion of a criminal history background check. Preferred Qualifications: * Strong technological skills, including programming, experience with the development of tutorials, webinars, and other online applications. * Experience with creation, management, and usage of digital collections, institutional repositories, and other digital initiatives. * Knowledge of research data management and digital humanities an asset. * Relevant academic or research library experience. * Experience with technology projects such as institutional repositories, digital collection creation and management and support and creation of tutorials. * Experience in instruction in the use of digital resources and tools. * Grant-writing experience an asset. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/24647/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Web Application Developer at Arizona State University
Web Application Developer Arizona State University Tempe Come join the rapidly expanding Discovery Services team at ASU Libraries in sunny Tempe, Az! U.S. News & World Report recently ranked ASU as the #1 most innovative school in the country and our library system aims to do the same. Works closely and collaboratively with users and librarians to design, create, develop, enhance and maintain web content, tools, functionality and format based on requests and in support of library goals. Configures, supports and administers library instructional technology applications such as LibGuides, Guide on the Side, Omeka, and other related web applications. This position is located within the Discovery Services Unit of the Informatics and CyberInfrastucture department of ASU Libraries and reports to the Director of Discovery Services. **Essential Duties** * Develops web forms, templates, database-driven web pages, new web tools and dynamic areas within web pages designed to enhance, sustain and support ideas and vision of the area in compliance with established styles and standards * Provides technical consultative suggestions and recommendations to users for continued enhancements to web content and informational areas * Works closely with users to understand requirements, security needs; develops and presents initial design ideas and associated tools, tests functionality to ensure objectives are achieved; integrates user developed content * Assists in creating instructional materials and media * Identifies and troubleshoots errors and/or problems with web based applications; works collaboratively with involved stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution; escalates as appropriate * Participate as team member in a wide variety of projects to develop and improve routine procedures through use of innovative and technology supported solutions; prepares associated documentation and end-user training * Remains abreast of technology directions, initiatives and trends within scope of expertise to provide ideas, guidance and recommendations * Designs, develops, maintains and enhances a variety of online instructional content, services and forms to facilitate the delivery of a technology based curriculum along with associated supporting content * Provides technical support in the production of multimedia-based layouts, graphics, animations, video and sound; designs web interfaces and develops layout design/content; selects illustrative materials for use ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance with all standards. * Prepares training materials and associated documentation. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/24662/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
[CODE4LIB] Announcing the release of Metadata Hopper 1.0
Apologies for any duplication that happened as a result of cross posting. * The University of Illinois at Chicago Library and Chicago Collections are pleased to announce the release of Metadata Hopper, an administrative tool for the eXtensible Text Framework digital library platform from the California Digital Library. Metadata Hopper is the tool that was used to enable multiple partner libraries to contribute EAD, MARC and image metadata to Explore Chicago Collections, which is an XTF-based shared research portal to Chicago historical and cultural materials at multiple libraries and museums.(http://explore.chicagocollections.org) Metadata Hopper allows archivists and librarians to deposit both finding aids and digital images into a single XTF repository even when there are disparate metadata standards. It allows these users to tailor the navigation facet terms through 'tags', a shared vocabulary through Metadata Hopper. Metadata Hopper also provides an autotagging feature, which applies controlled vocabulary terms upon deposit based on the original metadata terms.Lastly, Metadata Hopper generates a "dc.xml" metadata file, the mechanism that XTF uses to work alongside the original metadata file to provide consistency in search and browse results. While Metadata Hopper was used for the Explore Chicago Collections portal, it was designed to be extensible to other contexts.The Hopper manager can tailor metadata mapping rules, set up controlled vocabularies and configure autotagging rules. The format of the output "dc.xml" file is entirely configurable by the manager. Metadata Hopper is a Django application and is available for download from Bitbucket. (https://bitbucket.org/uiclibrary/portal-admin/)This release includes documentation for archivists (who deposit content), managers (who set up Metadata Hopper vocabularies and mapping rules) and system administrators. -- Kate Flynn Portal Manager Chicago Collections Consortium 312.413.4408 k...@chicagocollections.org University of Illinois at Chicago University Library (MC 234) 801 S Morgan St Chicago, IL 60607
[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal - Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting)
Call for Papers (and apologies for cross-posting): The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future. We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 32nd issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 32nd issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid April 2016, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to jour...@code4lib.org by Friday, January 15, 2016. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message. C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 31 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org. Remember, for consideration for the 32nd issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to jour...@code4lib.org no later than Friday, January 15, 2016. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee -- Meghan Finch Assistant Professor Digital Assets Librarian Oakland University Rochester, MI mmfi...@oakland.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] yaml/xml/json, POST data, bloodcurdling terror
Well, if you mean "terrified" as in "Ought to learn about security and input sanitization," I agree. If you mean it as in "should never use json/xml," then I disagree. JSON is a great way to store and move data, especially on the web. To summarize the security part for those new to it: Any time user-submitted data passes to you, you need to clean it. Otherwise it might include nasty code that injects itself in your database, in your code, in visitor's webpages that view it, steals cookies and pretends to be someone else, runs an fake-clicking service, etc. If you can't ensure you can properly clean it, for example because arbitrary HTML or Javascript is the intended input you're gathering, then you need to sandbox it whenever it's presented, like jsfiddle.net does.
