[CODE4LIB] Digital Humanities Summer School Switzerland

2013-02-07 Thread Jodi Schneider
-- *Von:* dhd-boun...@mailman.rrz.uni-hamburg.de [ dhd-boun...@mailman.rrz.uni-hamburg.de] im Auftrag von Enrico Natale [ enrico.nat...@infoclio.ch] Registration for the first edition of the Digital Humanities Summer School Switzerland http://www.dhsummerschool.ch/ is

Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning

2013-02-07 Thread MJ Ray
Joe Hourcle If you watch most news programs these days, they seem to use some sort of automatic closed captioning, as it's just awful. [...] They're done by having someone speaking into a voice-recognition system tuned to their voice while they're watching and listening to the broadcast. A

Re: [CODE4LIB] On-the-fly Closed Captioning

2013-02-07 Thread John Wynstra
Thanks to all who gave input. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 5:31 AM, MJ Ray m...@phonecoop.coop wrote: Joe Hourcle If you watch most news programs these days, they seem to use some sort of automatic closed captioning, as it's just awful. [...] They're done by having someone speaking into a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki

2013-02-07 Thread LeVan,Ralph
We've had a similar, possibly related, problem with the code4lib list in the past. Perhaps the same problem occurs with the wiki email. The issue occurs when an email is sent out to a person, claiming to be from that person. Postini sees that and interprets it as an attempt to spoof email

[CODE4LIB] library date parsing

2013-02-07 Thread Kevin S. Clarke
I have an idea stuck in my memory that OCLC wrote a Java-based date parsing library long ago (that parses all the library world's strange date formats). My search-fu seems to be weak, though, because I don't seem to be able to Google/find it. Was it just a crazy dream or does anyone know what

[CODE4LIB] Avanti Nova 0.2

2013-02-07 Thread Peter Schlumpf
After a long hiatus I am back to working on the Avanti project again. I am developing the Nova semantic mapping system, which is essentially a scripting language and Java API interfacing a database used to store and manage generic linked data. I have just released version 0.2 which is

Re: [CODE4LIB] library date parsing

2013-02-07 Thread Kevin S. Clarke
Oops, seems I was misremembering the source. It was CDL, not OCLC. Problem solved. Thanks, Kevin On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Kevin S. Clarke kscla...@gmail.com wrote: I have an idea stuck in my memory that OCLC wrote a Java-based date parsing library long ago (that parses all the library

Re: [CODE4LIB] library date parsing

2013-02-07 Thread Bill Dueber
Speaking of which...does any have robust code for getting the date of publication out of a MARC record, correcting for (or ignoring or otherwise dealing with) stuff in the fixed fields, dates on other calendars, dates that are far enough in the future that they must be a mistake, etc.? -Bill

Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki

2013-02-07 Thread Alisak Sanavongsay
I quick look at the mail logs on the server where wiki.code4lib.org is hosted should be able to confirm if mail has been sent to those addresses in question. If the mail is leaving from the wiki.code4lib.org server, then it's up to the recipients to check with their mail server admins to see if

Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki

2013-02-07 Thread Shaun Ellis
Ryan, Have you checked the mailserver logs? That might tell you if certain ISPs are rejecting the messages, and may give a reason. Sometimes ISPs will reject a message if the sender's domain doesn't match the domain it's coming from. You can set up your mail server to authenticate with and

[CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Mark Pernotto
Despite my best efforts of sitting up straight, getting an ergonomic chair, making sure my desk is a proper height (I'm a tall guy, so my desk is 'modified' to reflect this), and I make sure I stand up and at least stretch every 30 minutes (or so), my back still bothers me some days. I saw a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Karen Coyle
I use a stand-up desk (actually I have two - one is just a drafting table). Right now I'm working on this one[1] which is billed as a laptop stand and is adjustable so I can stand or sit. I use it with a regular desk, which is where my screens sit. They also have whole desks that go up and

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Bohyun Kim
I use a bookcase in my office as a standup desk (photo below in the link) but it is really a matter of willpower I think. I get tired when I try to do concentrated work while standing and my experience is that I cannot stay standing and working at the same time more than 15 min even if I try

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Kaile Zhu
I am using a height-adjustable table while working on my office computer. I don't have picture of it but I think it should be available at any office depots. The good thing about it is you can choose to either sit or stand before the table. Kelly -Original Message- From: Code for

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Will Clarke
I use a standing desk for about half the day. Also have an anti-fatigue mat to stand on. Would be happy to share some info. A colleague is looking at maybe purchasing this: https://www.ergobuyer.com/index.cfm/product/243_63/workfit-s-lcd--laptop-sit-stand-workstation.cfm -- Will Clarke Senior

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Nate Hill
My team of four is currently designing/building/recycling together our office space on the 4th floor in Chattanooga- a raw 14,000 sq ft open space. We have plenty of old desks to use, and on our first iteration we are each giving ourselves a personal sitting desk, but we will have stations for

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Baumer, M
Philip Roth wrote at a standing desk for most of his career. Here's an outdated look at his setuphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=zvCk5aitYz8#t=201s . I don't have a standing desk, but I use this timerhttp://www.dejal.com/timeout/. I have it set up to go off every fifteen

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Kari R Smith
I have a stand up desk and love it! My set up consists of two desks (one in front and one behind). I use a ball chair for my sitting desk and then turn around and stand up for my standing desk. I use the sitting desk for my writing-type tasks and my standing desk for all of my digital

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Cricket Deane
I work at a Library and I am using an old card catalog table as a standing desk. I am 4 ft 10 and this is a perfect height for me. I use this all day long and wish I had the same thing at home. I am 65 and never get tired from standing. Chairs have never fit me and my back feels better

Re: [CODE4LIB] Editing Code4lib Wiki

2013-02-07 Thread Alisak Sanavongsay
Ryan, Also, I think it would be better to turn email confirmation back on before the spam bots discover this. I don't know a way to manually confirm email addresses from the admin front end, but what I have done in the past was run this mysql query on the db: update user set

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread James Stuart
I'm using a sit/stand desk (the aerotouch at work, the geekdesk at home), and it's wonderful. Definitely +1 on the anti-fatigue mat: here's the one I use: http://www.amazon.com/Sublime-Imprint-Designer-Nantucket-Espresso/dp/B0049HA0K0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s=home-gardenqid=1304093100sr=1-3 On Thu,

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Bess Sadler
I love geek desk: http://www.geekdesk.com I have one at home and one at work, and we have since bought two more in my department at work and even more people have asked for them. I highly recommend a motorized adjustable height desk. I sit and stand throughout the day depending on how bad my

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Brad Rhoads
Go all the way to a treadmill desk. Check out http://officewalkers.ning.comfor info. On Feb 7, 2013 10:09 AM, Mark Pernotto mark.perno...@gmail.com wrote: Despite my best efforts of sitting up straight, getting an ergonomic chair, making sure my desk is a proper height (I'm a tall guy, so my

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Will Clarke
I got my anti-fatigue mat for $56 - http://amzn.to/14VqrJu For a mere $4749.99 you can get an elliptical desk :) http://www.beyondtheofficedoor.com/RA-Lifebalance.php

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Patrick Berry
I have a dual computer setup. I do the majority of my work on a mac and that's my sitting computer. I do the majority of email, scheduling, IE testing on a PC and that's my stand up station. On the mac I use an app called BreakTime set at 20 minute intervals to remind me to get up off my butt.

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Jason Griffey
I tried very hard to convince my Building team that our new library IT offices all needed motorized sit/stand, and lost that battle due to $$ concerns. We did design our new workroom to be 90% standing, though, and I plan to have a low-cost/cheap standing desk as an option in my new office. Jason

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Maurine McCourry
Our cataloger got a similar desk last month, but with a hand crank instead of a motor. It is helping her hip pain quite a bit to be able to stand or sit as needed throughout the day without having to move to a different work station. We do have a caveat to offer, though: This particular

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Karen Coombs
I don't have a standing desk either. However, I use a very large exercise ball as my seat for part of the day. Makes you work on your core muscles and posture. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 1:37 PM, Peter Murray peter.mur...@lyrasis.orgwrote: I don't have a standing desk, but I'm a big fan of using

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Sean Hannan
I'm a big fan of just having an obscenely large monitor. I can work on the other side of the room. Standing, sitting, whatevs. http://instagram.com/p/RqaKH0DRQN/ -Sean On 2/7/13 2:37 PM, Peter Murray peter.mur...@lyrasis.org wrote: I don't have a standing desk, but I'm a big fan of using PVC

[CODE4LIB] Directories of OAI-PMH repositories

2013-02-07 Thread Wilhelmina Randtke
Is there a central listing of places that track and list OAI-PMH repository feeds? I have an OAI-PMH compliant repository, so now am looking for places to list that so that harvesters or anyone who is interested can find it. -Wilhelmina Randtke

Re: [CODE4LIB] Directories of OAI-PMH repositories

2013-02-07 Thread Phillips, Mark
You could start here. http://www.openarchives.org/pmh/ Mark From: Code for Libraries [CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Wilhelmina Randtke [rand...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 2:03 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject:

Re: [CODE4LIB] Directories of OAI-PMH repositories

2013-02-07 Thread Habing, Thomas Gerald
Here is a registry of OAI-PMH repositories that we maintain (sporadically) here at Illinois: http://gita.grainger.uiuc.edu/registry/ Tom -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Phillips, Mark Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 2:13

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Genny Engel
I got a set of manually adjustable table legs for $50 and a used door for $5 to make into my desk at home. The manual adjustment is done leg by leg, so it doesn't work for periodically adjusting the height throughout the day -- what it's good for is if you just need an unusual height desk.

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Timothy A. Lepczyk
Here's a post on moving to a standing desk: http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/stand-in-the-place-where-you-work-month-2/44228 . Maybe if you have a popular blog, you can get Geekdesk to donate one to you? :) Tim On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 3:14 PM, Genny Engel gen...@sonoma.lib.ca.us wrote: I

Re: [CODE4LIB] library date parsing

2013-02-07 Thread David Faler
5763? That's about ten years or so ago, correct? Around 3168 YOLD, or 2002 AD. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Bill Dueber b...@dueber.com wrote: Speaking of which...does any have robust code for getting the date of publication out of a MARC record, correcting for (or ignoring or otherwise

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Notess, Mark H
I have a no-cost makeshift standup desk--I can switch between standing and sitting in 15-20 seconds. I usually only change once or twice a day. Here it is: http://twitpic.com/35w860 Note the slide-away keyboard tray not used in standing position. I do have to lift my display down from the shelf

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Cary Gordon
But Neil Stephenson works at a treadmill desk... I want one. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:38 AM, Baumer, M mark_bau...@brown.edu wrote: Philip Roth wrote at a standing desk for most of his career. Here's an outdated look at his

Re: [CODE4LIB] Directories of OAI-PMH repositories

2013-02-07 Thread Wilhelmina Randtke
Thanks! The list of lists is very helpful. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Habing, Thomas Gerald thab...@illinois.eduwrote: Here is a registry of OAI-PMH repositories that we maintain (sporadically) here at Illinois: http://gita.grainger.uiuc.edu/registry/ Tom

[CODE4LIB] Job: Marketing Intern, Biodiversity Heritage Library at Smithsonian Institution

2013-02-07 Thread jobs
Project Title: Biodiversity Heritage Library Marketing Intern Dates preferred: Spring or Summer 2013 Full time or Part time: Part time Location of internship: National Museum of Natural History (Washington, DC); virtual work options also available. Desired knowledge/skill sets

Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks

2013-02-07 Thread Karen Coyle
If you write a 4,000 page trilogy, though, I'll strangle you. Or at least make you sit down. kc On 2/7/13 2:37 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: But Neil Stephenson works at a treadmill desk... I want one. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:38 AM, Baumer, M mark_bau...@brown.edu wrote: Philip Roth wrote at a

[CODE4LIB] Job: Library Information Officer at Met Office

2013-02-07 Thread jobs
Met Office HQ, Exeter, Devon £20,400 - £23,280 per annum + benefits Full-time, permanent Join a unique, high profile organisation with an excellent reputation that's home to world-class science and cutting-edge technological capabilities. **About the role** Based at the Met Office HQ,