[CODE4LIB] LITA Heads of Library Technology IG meeting at ALA Annual Conference 2012, Anaheim, CA
LITA Heads of Library Technology IG meeting at ALA Annual Conference 2012, Anaheim, CA Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 10:30am - 12pm Sheraton Garden Grove, Chardonnay Room In addition to a short business meeting there will be presentations: Win Shih from USC Libraries will talk about IT Leadership and Focus in a Changing Environment: from Function to Transformation to Strategy Technology is the driving engine for library and higher education enterprises these days. In the networked academy, information technology (IT) is more pervasive and critical in facilitating the success of student learning and faculty research than ever before. Effective library IT leaders, therefore, are not only accountable for healthy daily technological operations and for effective support vis-à-vis business processes; but must adopt a holistic, external foci and concentrate upon applying IT strategically to drive innovation, fuel productivity and create new initiatives. Jason Vaughan from UNLV Libraries will talk about Staff use of iPads - Here at the UNLV Libraries we're just now deploying iPads to over 30 library staff for library staff use. I've learned a lot in preparing for the rollout and support requirements associated with all this, and will cover: - Purchasing logistics (iPads themselves and iPad apps -- e.g. discounts, staff purchases vs purchases paid for by the institution, etc. - Setting up a sustainable infrastructure for support (i.e. technical support issues that may develop down the line) Highlights of our distribution technique and basic training for staff receiving iPads Meg Brown-Sica from CU Denver Libraries will talk about the Auraria Library Tech Check-Out Program The LITA HoLT IG is also seeking the suggestions for discussion topics, things you have been working on, plan to work, or want to work on in terms of Leadership and Library Technology. All suggestions and presentation topics are welcome and will be given consideration for presentation and discussion. http://connect.ala.org/node/179460 Stu Baker Associate University Librarian for Library Technology Northwestern University Library stuba...@northwestern.edumailto:stuba...@northwestern.edu
[CODE4LIB] New Library Technology Paradigms: OS vs. Black Box vs. Hybrids at ALA Annual Conference 2012, Anaheim, CA
New Library Technology Paradigms: OS vs. Black Box vs. Hybrids Saturday, June 23 , 2012 - 1:30 - 3:30 pm Anaheim Convention Center, Room 206A. Some libraries build Open Source products, some use them and some think the cost is too high and choose to purchase out of the box solutions or build hybrid systems. How do libraries make the choice to develop OS projects, when they do, how do they build communities to support their continued development? How do libraries make the choice to use OS solutions when they may have limited staff available? What are the trade-offs, benefits and pitfalls of building something in house, using an existing OS solution, buying something out of the box or building a hybrid solution. Our panelists, Peter Murray from LYRASIS, Bohyun Kim, Digital Access Librarian at Florida International University Medical Library and Megan Banasek, Systems Applications Librarian at Pacific University will talk about how and why they build systems, what drives their decision making processes, and how they support their decisions, both in the short and long term. http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org/node/820 Stu Baker Associate University Librarian for Library Technology Northwestern University Library stuba...@northwestern.edumailto:stuba...@northwestern.edu
[CODE4LIB] LITA ALA Session: Identity Management (IdM) and Libraries - Monday, June 27, 2011 - 10:30am
*** With apologies for cross-posting *** http://connect.ala.org/node/137557 LITA ALA Session: Identity Management (IdM) and Libraries: What You Need to Know‹Why You Need to Care When: Monday, June 27, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Convention Center - Rm 288-290 Presenters: Don Hamparian, OCLC Frances McNamara, University of Chicago Monique Sendze, Douglas County Libraries Description: In this panel session you will learn how libraries are developing Identity Management (IdM) strategies utilizing Shibboleth and other federated authentication and authorization systems. IdM allows for seamless and secure collaboration and resource sharing among institutions, scholars, publishers, and electronic resource vendors. Topics will include: Concepts of Identity Management; Benefits of having an IdM strategy; Components of an IdM system, Overview of the InCommon Federation, Examples of IdM systems in action. --- Stu Baker Northwestern University Library mailto:stuba...@northwestern.edu
[CODE4LIB] Position Opening: Senior Systems Administrator at Northwestern University Library
This message is going to several lists; pardon the duplication. Position Opening: Senior Systems Administrator This is an exciting opportunity to work with the design, maintenance, and support of large-scale library server systems at a major university. JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance and support of software, systems and related networking infrastructure on physical and virtual servers in the Library, NU Data Centers and in hosted environments; ensuring they adhere to standards, policies and procedures established by the organization and vendors. This position acts as team leader on certain projects and functions as technical resource to other developers, system administrators and technical staff in the library and university. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (See posting for additional info) 1. Installs, rebuilds or migrates existing servers and configure hardware and virtual machines (VM), applications, peripherals, services, networking, storage, creates and maintains user accounts, security, permissions, and file systems in accordance with standards and operational requirements 2. Performs ongoing support and maintenance for library systems and related applications, including, but not limited to hardware/VM upgrades, networking, CPU, memory, and storage systems, performance tuning, monitoring, alerting and backup systems. 3. Coordinates and communicates ongoing technology needs with NU Information Technology and other technology units on campus 4. Monitors security alerts and working with other staff to ensure that appropriate patches are applied in an automated and timely fashion MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (See posting for additional info) 1. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired; 2. At least four years of experience in system administration; 3. Demonstrated experience in managing physical and virtual server environments, Unix/Linux and Windows server platforms, related software, and basic system administration utilities, and networking standards; 4. Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team; 5. Experience with UNIX/Linux system administration, command line BSD/GNU tools and familiar with scripting languages; maintaining web applications such as Apache, and basic database (MySQL or Oracle) administration. TO APPLY: Visit the NU Jobs web site: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Use advanced search for Job Opening ID # 17247
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Applications/Software Developer: Northwestern University
Senior Web Applications/Software Developer http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Reference Job Opening ID # 16644 This is an exciting opportunity at Northwestern University Library to work with and code a variety of library websites and applications. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head of Web Technologies, develops, tests, maintains, and supports high-performance interactive web-based applications. Oversees the development of the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the library's existing and new Web development projects. Designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs, and implements software code (such as HTML, Perl, PHP, Java, Ajax) for library websites. Assures appropriate interface implementation. Integrates web applications with backend databases. Coordinates and provides technical support for web-based applications; investigates developing technologies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (See posting for additional info) 1. Development (35%): Architects, develops, deploys, maintains and supports web sites and related systems, communication components, and web applications, written in a variety of scripting and programming languages (i.e. Perl, PHP, Java, Ajax); Develops interactive interfaces and database solutions to integrate web services into the library's Drupal based public website, staff intranet and other web sites maintained by the library. 2. Maintenance (25%): Perform regular code and system maintenance to existing projects, Web applications, and library systems, including authentication and authorization components. Works closely with the other staff in the division and NUIT to monitor, troubleshoot and resolve server-side, application issues. 3. Project Planning (20%): Serves as technical lead on cross-departmental projects within the library and university. Plan upcoming projects, gather requirements, determine scope, estimate timeline, document project tasks and meet with internal library staff regarding project needs. 4. Communication (10%): Coordinates activities relating to web servers with central university IT departments (including security, upgrades and maintenance, single sign-on, LDAP, etc.); setup IP restrictions and other firewalls as needed. 5. Documentation (10%): Prepare documentation to effect knowledge transfer of application systems and local software development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (See posting for additional info) 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired; 2. 3-5 years of related professional experience. 3. Thorough knowledge of current web application programming and delivery standards; command of HTML and CSS authoring systems, site management and assessment; 4. Advanced hands-on Web design and development experience; advanced proficiency in multiple web application programming and scripting languages (e.g. HTML, XHTML, CSS, DHTML, XML, PHP, JavaScript, AJAX,); 5. Demonstrated experience with web/database application development (e.g. MySQL, Oracle); 6. Experience with web-based content management systems (e.g. Drupal, Plone, Joomla); TO APPLY: Visit NU's Jobs web site: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Reference Job Opening ID # 16644
[CODE4LIB] Job Opening: Systems Analyst/Programmer: Northwestern University Library
(This job posting is being sent to multiple lists; please excuse any duplication.) Systems Analyst/Programmer Interested applicants need to apply online via Northwestern's eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12456, at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ JOB SUMMARY: Working with the University Library, Digital Library Systems Development Team, this position will assist in the administration of a number of the library and university enterprise systems and databases for the Library. This position will work in a highly collaborative environment with Library colleagues and external partners on the analysis, design, coding and testing of differently functional systems in support of the Library's enterprise applications. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Coordinate and perform activities related to the analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, maintenance and support of the Library's enterprise applications; maintain an understanding of the different functional system components as they relate to operational units of the library and the university; - Design and develop and maintain, data conversion, software integration and external interfaces to other University and external partner systems; - Assist with troubleshooting for the Library's enterprise applications; inform library staff of system developments and works with appropriate individuals and vendors to implement upgrades, enhancements and modifications; - Perform, monitor and troubleshoot routine database record import, export and manipulation procedures; prepare data analysis and statistical reports; - Act as a liaison between vendors and the University community in order to maintain and support components of the systems environment; - Perform routine system administration tasks and other related duties as required or assigned - Prepare documentation to effect knowledge transfer of application systems and local software development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired 2. A minimum of three years of professional experience in managing systems including Voyager Integrated Library System or an equivalent large-scale integrated library system. MINIMUM COMPETENCIES: 1. Working knowledge of MARC 21 bibliographic data format in addition to other library standards and protocols; 2. Strong database (Oracle, MySQL) management and maintenance skills; 3. Extensive knowledge of Perl programming, Unix shell scripts or other related programming experience with languages such as Java, PHP, Python, Ruby; 4. Demonstrated experience with Unix or Linux server platforms, related software, and basic system administration utilities; 5. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 6. Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team; respects the needs and contributions of others. 7. Efficiency/Dependability - Effectively performs duties and responsibilities; displays attention to detail; supports organizational policies; anticipates demands/pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly. 8. Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems. 9. Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail; targets projects or initiatives that require special attention and focuses on key tasks when faced with limited time and/or resources 10. Problem Solving - Formulates realistic plans and contingencies and establishes appropriate measurements of anticipated results. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) 1. MLS degree or equivalent; 2. Hands on experience implementing next-generation library enterprise systems such as federated search, electronic resource management systems, open-linking resolvers. 3. Experience with metadata standards, crosswalk applications and information exchange protocols such as Z39.50, OAI-PMH, SRU, and OpenURL. PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES) 1. Knowledge and experience with functional aspects of integrated library systems, including, cataloging, circulation, acquisitions and OPACs; 2. Working knowledge of computer networking technologies, web-based services, and current developments in library applications of information technologies; 3. Project management experience; 4. Knowledge and practical skills with Microsoft Access or equivalent database application, HTML and web technology. ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university with an extensive library
[CODE4LIB] Job Opening: Digital Repository Developer: Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL USA
(This job posting is being sent to multiple lists; please excuse any duplication.) Senior Information Systems Architecture Engineer (Digital Repository Developer) 12 month grant funded position Interested applicants need to apply online via Northwestern's eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12352, at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ The Northwestern University Library is engaged in a number of data repository and data management initiatives at a regional and national. The Repository Analyst/Engineer works in a highly collaborative environment with library colleagues and external partners to adapt the Library's Kirtas book scanning production from a simple reformatting operation to a dynamic program that will enable the library to make fully searchable online any object in a book format. In addition, the project addresses the need for the creation of a Fedora-based book interface tool that could potentially be of benefit to dozens of research libraries currently developing digital repositories based on Fedora systems architecture. NOTE: This is a twelve month, grant funded position from Fall 2007 through Fall 2008. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Designing, programming, testing and deploying applications and system interfaces using applicable programming languages in order to automate ingestion tool digital objects and metadata into the repository; - Applying system analysis techniques and procedures to determine which software and system functional and technical specifications will be needed for the online book components; - Evaluating potential commercial and open-source solutions for integration with the repository; - Consulting with other Fedora implementation sites about emerging approaches to delivering complex digital objects; - Defining and implementing programmatic interfaces with other systems in support of the repository; - Designing and testing user interfaces; - Performing other related duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired; - At least 4 years of significant development experience in an object oriented development environment including experience with Java and Web Services programming in a service-oriented architecture; - Knowledge of Java, Java Applications, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XPATH and XSLT; - Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: Information exchange protocols such as OAI-PMH, SRU, and OpenURL, Metadata standards, preferably METS, MODS, MARC, Dublin Core, PREMIS, and MIX)Encoding formats such as TEI and EAD and Programmatic image processing using TIFF or JPEG2000; - Strong analytical and problem solving skills; - Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment; - Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines; - Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve technical issues as well as extrapolate from one situation to another; - Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux server platforms, related software, and basic system administration utilities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired; - Experience with IT in a higher education environment; - Experience with repository software (such as DSpace, Greenstone, or Fedora). ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu. TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online via Northwestern's eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12352, at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. -- Stu Baker Head, Digital Library Systems Development @ Northwestern University 1970 Campus Drive | Room 1177 | Evanston, IL | 60208-2300 847.467.1984 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[CODE4LIB] Job Opening: Digital Repository Developer: Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL USA
(This job posting is being sent to multiple lists; please excuse any duplication.) Senior Information Systems Architecture Engineer (Digital Repository Developer) Interested applicants need to apply online via Northwestern's eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12083, at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ JOB SUMMARY: The Northwestern University Library is engaged in a number of data repository and data management initiatives at a regional and national level. The Senior IS Architecture Engineer works in a highly collaborative environment with library colleagues and external partners on digital repository development, digital preservation, metadata architecture, digital collections management and digital services development to explore, adapt and implement emerging digital repository and data repository technologies. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Administering, managing and supporting the library's Fedora implementation, repository infrastructure, and other digital collection management tools; - Designing, developing, implementing and maintaining tools and applications in accordance with the Open Archival Information System reference model for use in support of a digital object repository; - Applying system analysis techniques and procedures to determine software and system functional and technical specifications; - Evaluating potential commercial and open-source solutions for repository application; - Ensuring established data standards are supported in the repository for metadata management, business logic, data modeling and metadata workflow management; - Designing and testing user interfaces; - Defining and implementing programmatic interfaces with other systems in support of the repository; - Performing other related duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired; - Three or more years of significant development experience in an object oriented development environment including experience with Web Services programming in a service-oriented architecture; - Knowledge of PHP, Java, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XPATH, and XSLT; Demonstrable experience in at least two of the following areas: information exchange protocols such as OAI-PMH, SRU, and OpenURL, Metadata standards, preferably METS, MODS, MARC, Dublin Core, PREMIS, and MIX), Encoding formats such as TEI and EAD or Programmatic image processing using TIFF or JPEG2000; - Strong analytical and problem solving skills; - Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment; - Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines; - Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve technical issues as well as extrapolate from one situation to another; - Demonstrated experience with Unix Linux server platforms, related software, and basic system administration utilities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - A masters degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired; - Experience with IT in a higher education environment; - Experience with repository software (such as DSpace, Greenstone, or Fedora). ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu. SALARY: Dependent on qualifications and experience. TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online via Northwestern's eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12083, at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. -- Stu Baker Head, Digital Library Systems Development @ Northwestern University 1970 Campus Drive | Room 1177 | Evanston, IL | 60208-2300 847.467.1984 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
