[CODE4LIB] Position: EResources Librarian at Smithsonian

2014-04-28 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
*Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian* *For the complete posting and application instructions see usajobs.gov http://usajobs.gov at: * https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/368195700. The Smithsonian Libraries invites applications for a collaborative and flexible professional to

Re: [CODE4LIB] LibGuides: I don't get it

2013-08-11 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
no one has mention the integration of LibGuides into other packages. Anyone here involved with Summon 2.0? it is integrating libguides... but we are not a libguide site. curious if others would put that into the consideration bucket. Sent from New Gadget On Aug 11, 2013, at 9:13 PM, Lauren

Re: [CODE4LIB] Metadata

2012-02-10 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
I have to say that the biggest thing is that there is never enough so get use to the fact you always have to go back and adjust. You could try to over think it and come up with use cases… And you will potentially have spent time and money on data you are keeping for no reason and still be missing

[CODE4LIB] Please Share: I want to do this with my metadata...

2011-10-19 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
Dear Fellow Dataists, We have gotten some great feedback on tools used for messing with metadata. Included in some of the comments is either explicitly or implied “use cases”. For those who have *some good “stories” about what they want to do with the data* – can you share that? Want a tool

[CODE4LIB] What tools do you use to manipulate metadata?

2011-10-17 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
Dear Fellow Metadataists (please excuse any duplication but we want to reach a broad group of people), What tools have you found helpful in manipulating your metadata? (For example, people have suggested MARCedit, ImageMagick, and Oxygen.) Are there barriers to using them effectively, such as

[CODE4LIB] Conference: Uniting Librarians, Biologists, Computer folks, publishers, students etc etc

2011-09-12 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
Apologies for duplication – Please redistribute to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks! Life and Literature Biodiversity Heritage Library Hosts Conference on Digitization The Biodiversity Heritage Library will host a two-day conference titled “*Life and Literature” Nov. 14 and 15 at the

Re: [CODE4LIB] Life and Literature Code Challenge

2011-09-01 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
Free Admission to Smithsonian Institution Museums! :-) On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 12:24 PM, John Mignault j...@mignault.net wrote: Egoboo. No, there is not a prize per se. :) --j On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM, Eric Lease Morgan emor...@nd.edu wrote: On Aug 31, 2011, at 3:38 PM, John Mignault

[CODE4LIB] Job Announcement: Smithsonian Institution Libraries - Serials and Electronic Journals Coordinator

2011-09-01 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
** ** ** ** The Smithsonian Institution Libraries is currently looking for a Serials and Electronic Journals Coordinator. The position is located in downtown Washington, DC. Interested applicants must apply online via USA Jobshttp://www.usajobs.gov/. The announcement number is

[CODE4LIB] Library Technician PositionS in D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Libraries Job Announcement

2010-09-16 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Technical Services Division, Smithsonian Institution Libraries. The employee provides technical support by performing a wide variety of tasks supporting the organization, access, and/or dissemination of information to the public and in support of library

[CODE4LIB] New Smithsonian Collection Search

2009-12-07 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
Every heard of LAMs? LAMs is short for “Libraries Archives and Museums.” The Smithsonian is a fine example! And now you can experience some of the information held in the Smithsonian LAMs! The Smithsonian Institution has launched a New Collections Search Center on its website.

[CODE4LIB] Smithsonian Libraries Metadata Librarian position deadline for application extended until Feb.12

2008-02-05 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
The Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL) has an opening for a Metadata Librarian in Washington, D.C., SIL serves the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, with holdings of 1.5 million books, manuscripts, and other materials in 20 libraries throughout the Institution.

[CODE4LIB] Want to chat about a Metadata Position?

2008-01-04 Thread Suzanne Pilsk
Curious about the recently announced position: Metadata Librarian, Washington, D.C. (Smithsonian)? Have a question or two about the job? A few staff members will be available to answer questions at ALA Midwinter on Sunday from about 5 until 6:30 at the Sole Food lounge at the Loew's Hotel, 1200