[MCN-L] Formal support for iPads and other tablets?
We are interested in knowing if any has a formal support plan or policy for support of iPads and other tablets. This would include institution owned and personal devices. -- John R. Bedard | Director of Information Systems Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3268 | JBedard at artsmia.org | www.artsmia.org
[MCN-L] Job Posting: Web/Software Application Developer
The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) seeks a talented Software/Web Application Developer to work as part of a collaborative creative team in order to implement innovative web-based software applications. Successful candidates will be fluent in modern web development methods. Additionally, candidates should be proficient with web-based content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, etc.) and have experience customizing the functionality of these systems based on client needs. Proven experience in developing with object-oriented programming languages, databases and JavaScript is required. Ideal candidates will be familiar with PHP and mobile application development, either native or web-based. This position will work as a member of the IMA Lab (see http://www.imamuseum.org/imalab). Job Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Informatics or related field with at least 3 years of experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressures while maintaining a great attention to detail * Strong knowledge of online best practices * Creativity * Object Oriented Programming * Databases * PHP * JavaScript * HTML and CSS Pluses: * Drupal development * Mobile web applications * Native mobile applications * Linux To apply, please send your resume to: ATTN: Human Resources - 4000 Michigan Road; Indianapolis, IN 46208, e-mail to hr at imamuseum.orgmailto:hr at imamuseum.org, or fax to 317-920-2655. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Charles Moad Director IMA Lab Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000 Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46208-3326 T 317-923-1331 x258 F 317-931-1978 cmoad at imamuseum.orgmailto:cmoad at imamuseum.org http://www.imamuseum.orghttp://www.imamuseum.org/ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact Charlie Moad by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.
[MCN-L] user-created galleries/portfolios
Ann, It's a good and timely question, especially since the launch of the Google Art Project. I'd be interested to hear about use of collecting tools on museum websites, any data museums might have, and see if there's a way of comparing those metrics against use of the collection feature in GAP where people can collect across collections, not just from one museum. Maybe a topic for a panel at MCN 2011? There's some discussion of this on the Curator Journal site right now: http://www.curatorjournal.org/archives/489 Nancy Want to hear more about mobile? * Smithsonian staff can sign up for the SI Mobile mailing list here: https://collab.si.edu/sites/OUSFA-OCIO/WNMS/wiki/Lists/SI%20Mobile%20Mailin g%20List/overview.aspx * For global mobile news join the mailing list here: http://wiki.museummobile.info/ * Follow the museum mobile community on Twitter: #mtogo #SImobile -- Nancy Proctor, PhD Head of Mobile Strategy Initiatives Smithsonian Institution Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) http://si.edu proctorn at si.edu @nancyproctor t: +1-202-633-8439 c: +1-301-642-6257 On 2/10/11 3:00 PM, mcn-l-request at mcn.edu mcn-l-request at mcn.edu wrote: Send mcn-l mailing list submissions to mcn-l at mcn.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mcn-l-request at mcn.edu You can reach the person managing the list at mcn-l-owner at mcn.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of mcn-l digest... Today's Topics: 1. user-created galleries/portfolios (Ann Sinfield) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:15:39 -0600 From: Ann Sinfield asinfield at chazen.wisc.edu Subject: [MCN-L] user-created galleries/portfolios To: Listserv, Museum Computer Network mcn-l at mcn.edu Message-ID: 4D540F2B.3000808 at chazen.wisc.edu Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII; format=flowed Hi all, For those of you with online databases that allow for users to create their own galleries or selections of images, could you give a sense of how this option is functioning? Do you have many users who return to create and modify their selections, or are most one-time visitors? I know this can be an especially useful option--especially in a university setting--but am wondering how popular a function it is elsewhere. Thank you, Ann S. -- Ann Sinfield, Registrar Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison 800 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706 608.263.3722 sinfield at wisc.edu www.chazen.wisc.edu -- ___ mcn-l mailing list mcn-l at mcn.edu http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l End of mcn-l Digest, Vol 66, Issue 6
[MCN-L] user-created galleries/portfolios
Ann, There are a fair number [30+] of papers from Museums and the Web and ICHIM related to personalization that include discussions of personal collections and tours. See the list at http://conference.archimuse.com/biblio/search/personalization /jennifer - - - - - - - - - - - Jennifer Trant and David Bearman Co-Chairs: Museums and the Web 2011 MW2011 | April 6-9, 2011 | Philadelphia, PA | http://www.archimuse.com/mw2011/ | twitter: @museweb produced by Archives Museum Informatics | 158 Lee Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada email: mw2011 at archimuse.com | phone +1 416 691 2516 | fax +1 416 352-6025 | http://www.archimuse.com - - - - - - - - - - -
[MCN-L] Job Posting: IT Specialist, Historic New England
http://www.historicnewengland.org/about-us/employment/it-specialist IT Specialist Classification: Regular/Full Time Location: Otis House ( http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/otis-house ), Boston Description: The IT specialist serves as a key operational resource person for all Historic New England IT systems, providing technical assistance to staff throughout the organization, serving as the point person for all technology inquiries and problems, prioritizing and tracking incoming service requests, and ensuring timely support and successful issue resolution. Utilizing excellent customer service and problem-solving skills s/he diagnoses software and hardware problems, installs and configures new equipment, repairs and upgrades software and hardware, performs regular updates of servers, and documents systems. Responsibilities: The IT specialist uses an IT support tracking system to document, prioritize, track, and resolve requests from staff throughout the organization, ensuring timely response and successful issue resolution. Diagnoses and resolves hardware and software problems, identifies recurring IT problems, and proposes solutions. Works closely with the IT manager to install and configure new computers, telephones, servers, and related equipment. Installs and upgrades hardware and software. Troubleshoots printers, scanners, and copiers. Researches and evaluates new hardware and software. Assists with staff development by conducting basic training or identifying training resources. Ensures up-to-date and user-friendly documentation of all key systems. Qualifications: A bachelors degree in information technology or related field, or equivalent experience. Requires a minimum of three years relevant experience with a focus on client support and technical issue resolution. Requires a broad knowledge of modern IT business environments, including systems and user management solutions, help desk systems, TCP/IP networking, electronic messaging systems, office productivity applications, client/server database systems, web content management systems, and publishing software. Must have exceptional customer service, written and spoken communication, organizational skills; and the ability to promptly answer support-related e-mail, phone calls, and other communication. Must be able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines, and also as part of a cohesive team. Personal transportation, ability to drive, and a valid drivers license required. Preferred qualifications include: Experience providing client support in a multi-site environment. Experience training end users and/or identifying training solutions. Working knowledge of data cabling. Experience preparing technical documentation for end-user generalists. Knowledge of one or more scripting languages such as PHP, Python, Javascript, VBScript, etc. Knowledge of data interchange standards such as XML. Experience with specific systems and applications in use at Historic New England, including Blackbaud Raisers Edge, GroupWise or Exchange servers and clients, ZENWorks, XENAPP, XENDesktop, Microsoft Terminal Services, ResourceSpace Digital Asset Management, Microsoft Retail Management, MS-Solomon accounting, Microsoft Office Suite 2003 and above, Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with Cisco Voice-Over-IP phone systems. Application: Applications will be accepted through March 4, 2011. Please send r?sum? and cover letter, including salary requirements, to Jobs at HistoricNewEngland.org or mail to Historic New England, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass. 02114, Attn: Human Resources -- __ David Dwiggins Systems Librarian/Archivist, Historic New England 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 994-5948 ddwiggins at historicnewengland.org http://www.historicnewengland.org
[MCN-L] MCN 2011: Call for Volunteers
The 2011 Museum Computer Network Conference is November 16-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. We need your help to organize and execute the best MCN conference ever! Below is a list of volunteer roles we need to fill. This list is also available on the MCN website at http://www.mcn.edu/mcn-2011-call-volunteers. We also welcome offers from companies who may be interested in sponsoring these efforts or providing pro bono/in-kind support. Please contact the individual committee leaders if you are interested in helping out. Thanks in advance! PROGRAM COMMITTEE (contact Nancy Proctor at proctorn at si.edu) 1. Program Scheduler: at least one lead to manage the scheduling of MCN conference sessions to ensure minimal conflict and overlap in the timeslots available; a small team of 2-3 people to work on this collaboratively is probably ideal. 2. Program Editor: responsible for the accurate presentation of the conference program on the website; works with conference management company to produce the print version. 3. Mobile Web/App Developer: to present the program on mobile platforms 4. Workshop Organizer: recruits compelling and useful workshops and supports the marketing team in publicizing them. 5. Keynote Recruiter: Allegra Burnette will lead this but would welcome help! 6. Gamer: help design a mobile game for the conference. 7. Proposal reviewers: several people needed with availability to review proposals from April 15-May 15. 8. Unconference liaison and support: supports the ThatCamp MCN unconference organizer and helps with the integration and marketing of the unconference sessions in the larger MCN conference initiative. MARKETING COMMITTEE (contact Vicki Portway at portwayv at si.edu) 1. Print Marketing Coordinator: coordinate w/print designer list management co. to design, print distribute postcards, work with Program Committee on printed conference program. 2. Digital Video Coordinator: we need one person with video production editing skills to coordinate video efforts, esp. on-site. 3. Social Media Assistant(s): help our social media manager coordinate social media efforts both before and during the conference. 4. Promotion Assistant: assist marketing coordinator in identifying key listservs, blogs and community sites to get messages out about MCN 2011. 5. On-Site Promotion Volunteers (multiple!): help out at the conference to inform attendees cover activities, events, program highlights, etc. Social media, digital imaging/video skills a plus. 6. Scholarship Marketer: help to get the word out to students about scholarship opportunities. LOCAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE contact Christina DePaolo at?christinadepaolo at gmail.com) 1. Opening Reception Organizer 2. Delegate Material Organizer: work on badges, bags, giveaways, etc. 3. On-site Volunteer Coordinator 4. Silent Auction Chair
