Re: [CODE4LIB] Hours on Library Websites?

2016-07-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
Not mine, but SFU built their own API so that they could pull hours and many other things easily in various sites and what not: http://api.lib.sfu.ca/ Which I thought was really cool On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:29 AM, Valerie Forrestal < valerie.forres...@csi.cuny.edu> wrote: > I feel very low tec

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L17 - LA Fiscal Host Announcement

2016-06-23 Thread Cynthia Ng
UCLA Library++ On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 5:08 PM, Gary Thompson wrote: > I am happy to follow up on Brian's announcement, confirming UCLA's > agreement to serve as fiscal sponsor for this proposal. Ginny Steel, UCLA's > University Librarian, signed a statement yesterday saying: > >/"The UCLA L

Re: [CODE4LIB] Formalizing Code4Lib?

2016-06-17 Thread Cynthia Ng
Just want to thank Galen and Coral for setting this up and the IG (whoever gets involved and contributes) for their interest and efforts in moving this discussion forward. On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 2:52 PM, Galen Charlton wrote: > Hi, > > On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 5:46 PM, Coral Sheldon-Hess > wrot

Re: [CODE4LIB] Back-of-house software

2016-05-12 Thread Cynthia Ng
I've had some experience with JIRA, Redmine, and RT, and I think part of it has to do with how much time you want to put into customizing the system to fit your needs before you start using it. Here's my quick run down as I've experienced them. JIRA - can be customized greatly, but can a lot of ti

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib mailing list

2016-03-24 Thread Cynthia Ng
While I have little to add to what others have already said, I do want to add my thanks for your long term efforts and work on starting and continuing the mailing list. On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 2:29 AM, Eric Lease Morgan wrote: > Alas, the Code4Lib mailing list software will most likely need to b

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4libBC (Vancouver, BC) - save the date November 26/27. 2015

2015-09-01 Thread Cynthia Ng
No, out here in BC it's all about Pacific Salmon and trees (for the treehuggers of course!). =P On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 6:10 AM, Eric Lease Morgan wrote: > On Aug 31, 2015, at 9:23 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: > > > Perhaps this belongs on the Cod4lib list. > ^^^ > > Y

[CODE4LIB] Code4libBC (Vancouver, BC) - save the date November 26/27. 2015

2015-08-31 Thread Cynthia Ng
group of dynamic library technology practitioners who want to build new relationships as much as develop new software solutions to problems. What’s not to like? Stay tuned for more details to come! Sent on behalf of the organizers: * Paul Joseph (Chair) * Caroline Daniels * Cynthia Ng

Re: [CODE4LIB] free html editors

2015-05-16 Thread Cynthia Ng
I recommend Sublime: http://www.sublimetext.com/2 It's a great editor for all languages (with lots of plugins if/when you need them). It's free to use as long as you don't mind the pop up bugging you to buy it on occasion. On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 8:25 AM, Jason Bengtson wrote: > When I recently

Re: [CODE4LIB] pdf and web publishing question

2015-04-29 Thread Cynthia Ng
Does Indesign not export to HTML or something that can easily be converted to HTML? If you have Acrobat, that will export into HTML as well, though I'm not sure how well it will deal with table/column text. If you're having to work off of the PDF, tabula might help. It's a program that turns PDF

[CODE4LIB] Vancouver, BC: code4libBC Workshops. Come Learn!

2015-03-20 Thread Cynthia Ng
(Apologies for any duplication due to cross-posting) Amazing presenters, awesome community and $20, which you really can't beat. code4libBC is offering 4 half-day workshops on Friday, May 1st at SFU Harbour Centre. They sold out quickly last year, so if you're interested register now. * Get you

Re: [CODE4LIB] Cleaning up code4lib.org

2014-09-10 Thread Cynthia Ng
Wow, thanks a lot Chris! That's awesome. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 9:38 AM, Jessie Keck wrote: > On Sep 10, 2014, at 8:13 AM, Chris Beer wrote: > >> Thanks Stuart. I've found that same behavior on a couple other pages. The >> data was all there, and either a configuration or caching issue stopped

Re: [CODE4LIB] Software to track website changes?

2014-07-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
I've worked with both JIRA and Redmine. For a small team, I think Redmine is a little easier to get going with (and free), but JIRA is very customizable (but can take a decent amount of initial time setting it up). Both have the capability of grabbing issues via email, so in both cases when I work

[CODE4LIB] Open Access Button: Log when you hit a paywall & search for open version

2014-06-12 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hey Everyone, Just found this and thought it was really cool. It's a bookmarklet that lets you log when you hit a paywall when searching for articles and helps you find an open access version. Not sure if it'd be useful for many of you, but definitely for people you know. They other reason is I

[CODE4LIB] Programming for Science! Call for Ideas & Participation July 22-23

2014-06-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hey Everyone, I recently heard about this and thought it sounded cool. Software Carpentry is hosting a code sprint where programmers and researchers work together to get some hackfest type projects done. Programming skills are not required for many of the projects, but for those that do, it shou

Re: [CODE4LIB] jobs digest for 2014-05-16

2014-05-16 Thread Cynthia Ng
apologies.. clearly I misunderstood something... On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 12:54 PM, Eric Lease Morgan wrote: > >> On May 16, 2014, at 3:46 PM, Andreas Orphanides >> wrote: >> >> >> Library Electroni

Re: [CODE4LIB] jobs digest for 2014-05-16

2014-05-16 Thread Cynthia Ng
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 12:54 PM, Eric Lease Morgan wrote: > On May 16, 2014, at 3:46 PM, Andreas Orphanides wrote: > > >> Library Electronic Resources Specialist > >> Raritan Valley Community College > >> Branchburg Township, New Jersey > >> ColdFusion, EZproxy, JavaScript, Personal computer ha

Re: [CODE4LIB] separate list for jobs

2014-05-06 Thread Cynthia Ng
what jobs emails? I haven't seen one of those since I started on this list =P I agree that a simple filter works perfectly well, and the lower number of mailing list people have to subscribe to, the better On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Kate Kosturski wrote: > I agree as well - I've always b

Re: [CODE4LIB] New Zealand Chapter

2014-04-09 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi J, Honestly, if you think it fits under Code4Lib, then the only thing you need to consider other than organizing your event is the Code of Conduct: http://bit.ly/coc4lib Basically, you should make participants aware that the Code of Conduct exists and that participants are expected to follow i

Re: [CODE4LIB] Intro to the Conference

2014-03-04 Thread Cynthia Ng
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 t

Re: [CODE4LIB] C4L14 #libtechwomen meet-up

2014-02-23 Thread Cynthia Ng
I'm in On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Lisa Rabey wrote: > I've been informed by Becky Yoose's cats that I need to sort out the > location of the #libtechwomen meet-up, which the cat's agreed will be > happening on Tuesday eve after the tour. > > If you're >50% on attending, let me know by end

Re: [CODE4LIB] Photos from last Code4lib Chicago posted.

2014-01-27 Thread Cynthia Ng
Thanks Ray! Though next time, can I request that you not catch me mostly with really weird expressions? =P On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Schwartz, Raymond wrote: > I know this took a while, But here they are. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/schwartzray/sets/72157640116429213/ > > -- > Ray S

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Conference Registration

2013-11-20 Thread Cynthia Ng
nformation provided in your registration confirmation." > > I'm hard to please. ;) > > -JLB > > > On Nov 20, 2013, at 1:53 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > > > Registration hasn't opened yet. My guess is sometime in January which is > > when the program will b

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Conference Registration

2013-11-20 Thread Cynthia Ng
Registration hasn't opened yet. My guess is sometime in January which is when the program will be set. If you're subscribed to the list, it'll be hard to miss! On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM, John Blair wrote: > Per the website (bolding mine): > > "Finally, the hotel has the capacity to host a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting

2013-11-08 Thread Cynthia Ng
ode for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > Cynthia Ng > Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 12:12 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting > > I believe the act says it has to stay in Canada. Hence the need to get &

Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting

2013-11-08 Thread Cynthia Ng
>> for a few years, and have zero complaints. > >>> > >>> Riley: Really? Why would we be hard pressed to find that in Canada? > >>> > >>> -nruest > >>> > >>> [1] http://www.site5.com/p/canadian-web-hosting/ > >>> > >

Re: [CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting

2013-11-07 Thread Cynthia Ng
net/docs/wordpress.html.en > > They also have documentation in French in case that's helpful. > > --Kevin > > > On 2:59 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, >> >> Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has >> more >

[CODE4LIB] Canadian WordPress Hosting

2013-11-06 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi Everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, but code4lib is much more active, and has more Canadians that I've seen. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a WordPress hosting solution? And yes, it needs to be in Canada. I can do most of my own dev-type work, so really it just needs to b

Re: [CODE4LIB] Usability Person?

2013-10-30 Thread Cynthia Ng
I've worked at numerous places in the past few years: 1. Dedicated Designer + UX person (non-librarian, large academic library). The web team consisted of 4-5 people, one of which was solely dedicated to design (including graphics design), user interface, and user experience. It made a really big

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Northwest

2013-07-30 Thread Cynthia Ng
The BC group is organizing one in Vancouver for November, which you could consider part of the NW region. On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Kyle Banerjee wrote: > The c4l meetings in Portland all seemed to work pretty well. I'd be happy > to help put another one together. > > kyle > > > On Mon, Ju

Re: [CODE4LIB] Windows 8

2013-07-24 Thread Cynthia Ng
Our public and staff machines are controlled by IT. Some staff are still on XP though most are Win7, public is on Win7. At my former place, public was controlled by IT and on Win7. Staff had just moved to Win7 over the last year. The move to Win7 + Office 2010 + Google Apps was such a big change a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Reminder: 4th Code4Lib North May 23-24, Toronto

2013-04-22 Thread Cynthia Ng
Registration link is actually: http://c4ln2013.eventbrite.ca My fault for having it wrong in the original email =X On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 12:13 PM, MJ Suhonos wrote: > Hi everyone, > > This is a reminder that the 4th Code4Lib North unconference is fast > approaching, and that we only have 14 s

[CODE4LIB] Final Reminder: Code4lib Toronto Meetup Friday April 19

2013-04-15 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, Just a final reminder for the next code4lib Toronto Meetup. The next meetup is to encourage collaboration between different libraries to do a presentation or workshop together! It will also be a great opportunity to brainstorm possible hackfest ideas. You can of course always just come to

[CODE4LIB] Code4lib Toronto Meetup Friday April 19

2013-03-25 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, Based on those who responded with their availability, I have now set a date/time for the next code4lib Toronto Meetup. The next meetup is to encourage collaboration between different libraries to do a presentation or workshop together! It will also be a great opportunity to brainstorm pos

Re: [CODE4LIB] Issuing Mozilla Open Badges

2013-03-15 Thread Cynthia Ng
I've used it as a user/badge collector and found it to be quite easy to use barring bugs from the game maker: http://badgebingo.com/

Re: [CODE4LIB] 4th Code4Lib North May 23 & 24! & next code4libTO

2013-03-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
Sorry the correct registration link is: http://c4ln2013.eventbrite.ca/ On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > Hi All, > > Now that everyone has had a chance to recover from the Code4Lib > Conference, it’s time to start thinking about the next Code4Lib North! > >

[CODE4LIB] 4th Code4Lib North May 23 & 24! & next code4libTO

2013-03-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, Now that everyone has had a chance to recover from the Code4Lib Conference, it’s time to start thinking about the next Code4Lib North! Ryerson University Library & Archives is excited to host this year’s 4th Code4Lib North Regional Un/conference. We’ve booked a space that will allow us to

[CODE4LIB] Anyone at c4l13 seen my popcorn button?

2013-02-14 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, I lost my Popcorn JS button. It's a small button that just has the popcornjs logo, which just looks like a container of butter popcorn. I'm sitting in the 4th row on the left side of the room this morning. Thanks, Cynthia @TheRealArty / Arty-chan

Re: [CODE4LIB] post your presentation slides before your talk, please!

2013-02-13 Thread Cynthia Ng
Adding it to lanyrd is super easy too! On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM, James Stuart wrote: > If our entirely awesome presenters can, just drop an email on this thread > or link into the IRC with your slides right before you go up. That way the > talks that use code and small text can be followa

Re: [CODE4LIB] Game Night Code4Lib 2013

2013-02-08 Thread Cynthia Ng
Just an idea if space is really an issue. Would it be possible to simply get a second room next to (or at least nearby) the first one? As I image not everyone will be playing the same game, I don't see it as a problem. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Jon Gorman wrote: > Hi all, > > I've been get

[CODE4LIB] Volunteer during C4L13!

2013-02-01 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, Another friendly reminder to sign up to volunteer. You're going to be there anyway! Who wants to sit in the _same_ spot the _entire_ day? So move around a little bit by joining the volunteers! Just think, minimal effort, and you can add it to your resume too! Plus lots of gratitude from v

Re: [CODE4LIB] Call for Code4Lib 2014 Hosts

2013-01-30 Thread Cynthia Ng
re reason enough to extend the >> deadline? >> >> Perhaps this is all too raw for me to have proper perspective. A year is >> not nearly enough time. I'd say start churning out those proposals. I'm >> looking at you NCSU! ;-) DO! IT! >> >> Look you alr

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

2013-01-29 Thread Cynthia Ng
Thanks for pointing it out. So, there is no shuttle? I don't mind either way if someone hadn't said that there would be one and now the wiki is saying there won't be one. It's just a bit confusing and doesn't help with planning... On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Tracy Seneca wrote: > Hello all

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4LibCon 2013 T-Shirt Contest Winner

2013-01-16 Thread Cynthia Ng
Curious, is code4lib 2013 going to be added to that design? Seems a bit ... odd that it's for c4l13 but doesn't say that anywhere. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Shaun Ellis wrote: > On behalf of the T-Shirt Committee, I'm pleased to announce the winner of > the t-shirt design contest is Joshu

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

2013-01-14 Thread Cynthia Ng
Thanks Rosalyn and Cary. Being code4lib, I was mostly thinking issue tracker, but if you're looking more for just organizing like a to do list and other things, you might look at something like Trello: https://trello.com/ On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 2:11 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: > I agree with Rosalyn

Re: [CODE4LIB] project management system

2013-01-14 Thread Cynthia Ng
We just started using Redmine as well last year. What I like about it is that it's ready to go out of the box. We got it up an running fairly quickly (once the right Rails install was done), and had to test it for workflow, but got email -> issue working same day I believe. While there are a coupl

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib 2013 location

2013-01-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
I'm sorry, but that doesn't actually clear up anything for me. The location on the layrd page just says Chicago. So, is the conference still happening at UIC? Since the conference hotel isn't super close, does that mean there will be transportation provided? While we're on the subject, are the pre

[CODE4LIB] Code4Libcon Reminder: C4L13 Various Sign Ups

2013-01-10 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi Everyone, This is your friendly reminder to sign up for all the various things. PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS Please add your name and email under each pre-conference session you're interested in joining: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_preconference_proposals Please sign up by **January 1

[CODE4LIB] Call for Code4Lib 2014 Hosts

2012-12-12 Thread Cynthia Ng
Feel free to share/report. Here's a link to the website copy if you need it: http://code4lib.org/node/484 The Code4Lib Community is calling for proposals to host the 2014 Code4Lib Conference. Information on the kind of venue we seek and the responsibilities involved can be found at the confere

Re: [CODE4LIB] c4l13 on Lanyrd

2012-12-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
Curious, what criteria are you using to say someone is "involved"? On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 5:44 PM, Patrick Berry wrote: > Yes, once again I thought it would be fun to duplicate all the information > from the web site into Lanyrd. Yes, people routinely point out that I'm > not that bright. C'es

[CODE4LIB] C4L13 Pre-Conference Sign Up & Call for Volunteers

2012-12-05 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi Everyone, PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS Now that registration has died down, I'd like to ask everyone to start signing up for pre-conference sessions. Please add your name under each pre-conference session you're interested in joining: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_preconference_proposals

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Registration tomorrow (12/4)

2012-12-04 Thread Cynthia Ng
I'm just getting this: There are no rooms available for your requested travel criteria. Please consider modifying your preferences or requested reservation dates On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 12:11 PM, Karen Coombs wrote: > Hi, > > I'm not getting the appropriate hotel rate when I go to the link provide

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib Registration tomorrow (12/4)

2012-12-04 Thread Cynthia Ng
Am I the only one having problems making the hotel reservations?

[CODE4LIB]

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
Just to note, they are all happening. Moving Erik's Solr session will be part of the next program committee's meeting and will probably be moved. On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 4:35 PM, Erik Hatcher wrote: > We can have the Solr session when and wherever! :) Organizers - feel free > to move it howeve

Re: [CODE4LIB] Proposed Changes to Future Conference Program Choosing

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
I agree that a full-curated program would have its issues, and honestly, I'd be hesitant to move make such a big leap. It seems everyone agrees at least on the 15% (3-4 sessions) and made of note of it in the documentation, but I'd still like to hear if people either support more (or less). I've al

Re: [CODE4LIB] Mentorship & Buddies

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
al "How many > code4libcons you've attended" question > > Thanks, > Becky, uncaffeinated > > On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 8:33 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > >> Getting traction for mentoring online is always difficult, but what >> about starting that mentorship

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4libTO December Meetup

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
The next code4lib Toronto meetup has been set for Thu, Dec 13. Come join! Info, signup, talks signup: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/North#Code4lib_North_Meetups_in_Toronto

Re: [CODE4LIB] Proposed Changes to Future Conference Program Choosing

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
tual presentation (1 > presentation max per person) so various proposals are okay? Why not > just limit up front? > > Thanks, > Kevin > > > On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 9:30 PM, Cynthia Ng wrote: >> I'm really glad to see this discussion continuing. It seems like >>

[CODE4LIB]

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
Since there are two different topics here, I split up my replies and renamed the subjects. Ross: I would definitely consider maybe having a breakout about this at the conference. See the mentorship thread that I split off and maybe we can brainstorm a way to get some people started with this at t

Re: [CODE4LIB] Mentorship & Buddies

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
Getting traction for mentoring online is always difficult, but what about starting that mentorship at code4libcon? Maybe almost like a buddy system, so that the first meeting between a mentor and mentee is at a code4libcon (national, regional, or otherwise) if possible. This might simply be a goo

Re: [CODE4LIB] Proposed Changes to Future Conference Program Choosing

2012-11-28 Thread Cynthia Ng
I'm really glad to see this discussion continuing. It seems like there's a good amount of support for at least giving a certain amount of sessions over for the program committee to decide. At 15%, we'd be looking at 3-4 slots reserved for the program committee (whoever that might be next year) to

[CODE4LIB]

2012-11-27 Thread Cynthia Ng
Here's something that came up during the program committee meeting. While I understand why code4lib has traditionally decided on the program purely by voting, would the community support leaving maybe a couple of slots for the program committee to decide sessions? perhaps with the explicit goal to

Re: [CODE4LIB] Fwd: [CODE4LIB] 2013 Code4lib Registration Details

2012-11-26 Thread Cynthia Ng
May want to add a link to the pre conf sessions as well: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_preconference_proposals Though again, not scheduled yet. On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 6:03 PM, Ranti Junus wrote: > On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Jodi Schneider wrote: > >> I have added this list to th

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4libTO December Meetup

2012-11-23 Thread Cynthia Ng
You got it. On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 4:34 AM, gibert julien wrote: > The Greater Toronto Area, I guess > > Le 23/11/2012 09:53, Wilhelmina Randtke a écrit : > >> What's "GTA"? >> >> -Wilhelmina Randtke >> On Nov 20, 2012 1:55 PM, "Cynthia

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4LibCon Presentation Results!

2012-11-22 Thread Cynthia Ng
Good job me. In case you don't have it handy, here's the link to the results: http://vote.code4lib.org/election/results/24 > > > -Message d'origine- > De : Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] De la part de > Cynthia Ng > Envoyé : 22 n

[CODE4LIB] code4libTO December Meetup

2012-11-20 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, In the GTA area? Tell me when you might be available for a c4l meetup early December! http://doodle.com/s854uzz33ah3tpuy Vote now! Thanks, Cynthia

Re: [CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-08 Thread Cynthia Ng
Don't know much about either, so can't really lead, but I would definitely be interested in attending either, especially Ruby so that I can learn at least a basic amount. On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Jason Ronallo wrote: > I have a couple ideas for preconf sessions, but I am wondering whether

[CODE4LIB] FINAL REMINDER - Code4lib 2013 Call for Proposals - Get in on the Action!

2012-11-07 Thread Cynthia Ng
Your final call to action. Give us more pre-conf proposals! MOAR (ahem). Proposals are also due THIS Friday. Voting info to come. >> We are now accepting proposals for Code4lib 2013. >> >> Code4lib 2013 is a loosely-structured conference for library >> technologists to commune, gather/create/shar

[CODE4LIB] EXTENDED - Code4lib 2013 Call for Proposals - Get in on the Action!

2012-10-31 Thread Cynthia Ng
We have had requests for extensions due to the hurricane/storm. To accommodate, we have decided to extend the call one week, so proposals are now due next Friday, Nov 9. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 8:37 AM, Cynthia Ng wrote: > This is your friendly final reminder that conference proposals are

[CODE4LIB] FINAL REMINDER - Code4lib 2013 Call for Proposals - Get in on the Action!

2012-10-31 Thread Cynthia Ng
This is your friendly final reminder that conference proposals are due this Friday! Don't forget to pitch your idea for pre-conference sessions as well. We have lots of rooms! Remember that getting a proposed talk in means a guaranteed spot for the conference, so get yours in! > We are now accep

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib-ers who will serve on the scholarship committee wanted

2012-10-30 Thread Cynthia Ng
Volunteering to help is not connected to volunteering. Each committee (except the exec/host committee) consist of people from all over, so it's just a matter of coordinating over email/skype/etc to get things done. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 5:42 PM, Salazar, Christina wrote: > Oh no, God forbid I s

[CODE4LIB] Reminder: Code4lib 2013 Call for Proposals - Get in on the Action!

2012-10-19 Thread Cynthia Ng
Just a friendly reminder. 2 weeks left! > We are now accepting proposals for Code4lib 2013. > > Code4lib 2013 is a loosely-structured conference for library > technologists to commune, gather/create/share ideas and software, be > inspired, and forge collaborations. The conference will be held Mond

[CODE4LIB] Code4lib 2013 Call for Proposals - Get in on the Action!

2012-10-01 Thread Cynthia Ng
We are now accepting proposals for Code4lib 2013. Code4lib 2013 is a loosely-structured conference for library technologists to commune, gather/create/share ideas and software, be inspired, and forge collaborations. The conference will be held Monday February 11th (Preconference Day) - Thursday Fe

Re: [CODE4LIB] Cool Tool Day at Toronto/GTA Meetup!

2012-08-13 Thread Cynthia Ng
Final Reminder! If you're in the GTA, come join us at the second code4lib Toronto Meetup! At this next meetup, we're asking people to simply present on a program, website, etc. that they find cool. So, even if you're not a programmer or coder, come join us! http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/Nort

[CODE4LIB] Cool Tool Day at Toronto/GTA Meetup!

2012-08-07 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, If you're in the GTA, come join us at the second code4lib Toronto Meetup! At this next meetup, we're asking people to simply present on a program, website, etc. that they find cool. So, even if you're not a programmer or coder, come join us! http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/North#Second

Re: [CODE4LIB] It's all job postings!

2012-08-05 Thread Cynthia Ng
Actually, you don't even need to filter on subject line (which might filter out something like this thread). Jobs posted through jobs.code4lib.org (vs an individual) all come from j...@code4lib.org so all you have to do is filter emails from that specific email. Like most, I think it's great to ha

Re: [CODE4LIB] Second Toronto/GTA Meetup!

2012-07-25 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, Code4LibTO second meetup has been set! When: August 14th at 5pm Where: Ryerson University Library / Elephant & Castle All the details are on the wiki: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/North#Second_Meetup If you'd like to come, please send me an email, tweet, or sign up on the doodle.

[CODE4LIB] Second Toronto/GTA Meetup!

2012-07-18 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, Second call out! I realize that summer means a lot of people are on holidays, but I still thought it'd be fun times to organize one over July/August, which is so far looking to be mid-Aug. Please 1) Fill out the doodle to let me know what days you're available 2) sign up, suggest more id

Re: [CODE4LIB] Browser Wars

2012-07-12 Thread Cynthia Ng
then clearly is answer is to make your website responsive! On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM, Genny Engel wrote: > Interesting, Safari has just pulled into the lead over here. > > 1. Safari 29.82% > 2. Internet Explorer 27.73% > 3. Firefox 24.69% > 4. Chro

Re: [CODE4LIB] Browser Wars

2012-07-12 Thread Cynthia Ng
I think this is true for a lot of users who access library sites. Frequently they are using a computer they have no control over. It would only be an annoyance to have a message telling them they're on an outdated browser. On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Aaron Collier wrote: > I'd have to agree

Re: [CODE4LIB] Browser Wars

2012-07-12 Thread Cynthia Ng
I agree with Cary on that point. If you're still using IE6, I have no idea where you've been the last few years and your internet is broken all over the place least of all the library website and they are likely using it for a specific purpose. I don't think force IE updates make any difference in

Re: [CODE4LIB] responsiveness and Wordpress

2012-07-11 Thread Cynthia Ng
A responsive catalogue would definitely be interesting to see. I imagine what can make this very difficult to do is the fact that many (if not most) libraries have a proprietary ILS/OPAC, which can make it very difficult to customize. I've seen some mobile versions of faceted interfaces (mostly fr

[CODE4LIB] Second Toronto/GTA Meetup!

2012-07-10 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, I realize that summer means a lot of people are on holidays, but I still thought it'd be fun times to organize one over July/August. All the information is on the wiki: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/North#Second_Meetup Please 1) Fill out the doodle to let me know what days you're av

Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Toronto Meetup

2012-06-20 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hey All, A final reminder Come by to the first Code4Lib Toronto Meetup. Didn't RSVP? That's okay, just drop by! (with some cash, one tab policy) Tomorrow at 5pm (or later) at C'est What, 67 Front Street East, Toronto http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/North#Code4lib_North_Meetups_in_Toronto Ho

[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Toronto Meetup

2012-06-14 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hey All, Just a reminder that the first meetup is one week from now! Not sure if you're coming? sign up on the wiki anyway (a bigger reservation is better than too small of one) Again, if you don't have an account and you'd rather not sign up for whatever reason, just shoot me an email. http://w

[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Toronto Meetup

2012-06-07 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hey All, Finally got around to it! Info and sign up is on the wiki. If you don't have a c4l wiki account and you're too lazy to sign up, just drop me an email and I'll add you, but please read the information on the wiki first! http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/North#Code4lib_North_Meetups_in_To

Re: [CODE4LIB] WebOPAC/III Z39.50 PHP Query/PHPYAZ

2012-05-10 Thread Cynthia Ng
If you're just looking for text, our programmer did it simply by doing a screen scrape of the resulting page. So the call number search is used, it automatically takes the first result and scrapes the information from the item details page. Doesn't really help in getting it in JSON or XML though.

[CODE4LIB] Interest in Toronto/GTA Meetup?

2012-04-20 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, In light of seeing some of the other meetups going on, I thought "cool, reminds me of the Web 2.0 meetups I used to have in Ottawa", I wondered why I hadn't heard of one in Toronto. I've been told there isn't one! However, before trying to organize one, I was wondering if there was intere

Re: [CODE4LIB] Local catalog records and Google, Bing, Yahoo!

2012-02-24 Thread Cynthia Ng
I would definitely like to see something like this written up as a journal article. "How to expose your collection to search engines" On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Stern, Randall wrote: > In order to make more open access data available on the web, this is what > Harvard does for most of our

Re: [CODE4LIB] Issue Tracker Recommendations

2012-02-22 Thread Cynthia Ng
Thanks for all the responses, everyone. If there are any more, I'd still like to hear them. Should probably add that 4) it's more for issue tracking/documentation i.e. code versioning/repository is not a priority right now (though it's great if it has that feature) There will be discussions with

[CODE4LIB] Issue Tracker Recommendations

2012-02-22 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, We're looking at implementing an issue tracker for internal use, so I'm looking for recommendations. What's key: 1) minimal effort in install/setup i.e. ready to use out of the box 2) small scale is okay, we have a very small team 3) ideally, have an area for documentation and issue creat

Re: [CODE4LIB] code4lib North : May 2012 : The University of Windsor : is a go!

2012-02-15 Thread Cynthia Ng
Great to hear! As I am unfortunately unlikely to make it, I think livestreaming and/or video archiving would be great. Another alternative would be for all presenters to post presentations with speaker notes and/or have a live notetaker. Just throwing ideas out there. On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 10:

Re: [CODE4LIB] Touch Screens in the Library

2012-02-14 Thread Cynthia Ng
Thanks everyone for the links and ideas. We'll be looking into implementing the touch screen once we finish our wayfinding tool, so it's great to see how others have done it. Please post if you encounter any more. Thanks!

[CODE4LIB] Touch Screens in the Library

2012-02-13 Thread Cynthia Ng
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has implemented (or plan to implement) touch screens in their library? We're looking mostly at doing it for wayfinding (finding items, rooms, etc.) but I'd definitely be interested in hearing about any other uses. What kind of hardware did you choose? What softw

Re: [CODE4LIB] jobs.code4lib.org

2012-02-01 Thread Cynthia Ng
Just a quick 2 cents. I only found out about the feed by reading this conversation. I think it would be great to make the RSS link a little more obvious from the front page. -Cynthia On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Michael J. Giarlo wrote: > I smell a potential breakout session. > > -Mike > > P.

Re: [CODE4LIB] What time of year do you look for jobs?

2011-10-31 Thread Cynthia Ng
Interestingly, I know a lot of people finish their courses in December at the end of the winter academic term, but because of the holiday season, not a lot of people are hiring. --- Cynthia Ng MLIS Candidate, UBC School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies (SLAIS) & Student Librarian,