From announce at DUBLINCORE.NET Sat Jan 2 08:00:16 2016 From: announce at DUBLINCORE.NET (DCMI Announce) Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2016 05:00:16 -0800 Subject: DC-2016 Call of Participation - Copenhagen, Denmark Message-ID: *DC-2016 Metadata Summit* I*nternational Conference & Annual Meeting* *Copenhagen, Denmark, | 13-16 October 2016* *Collocated with the ASIS&T Annual Meeting* *CALL FOR PARTICIPATION* *==============================* *:: Conference Website:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/ *:: Full Call: * http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/cfp *==============================* *The Metadata Summit* in Copenhagen launches DCMI's 3rd decade and provides a forum for looking forward to new challenges and backward at challenges met and challenges unresolved. Every year the DCMI community gathers for both its *Annual Meeting* and its *International Conference on Dublin Core & Metadata Applications*. The work agenda of the DCMI community is broad and inclusive of all aspects of innovation in metadata design, implementation, and best practices. While the work of the Initiative progresses throughout the year, the *Conference* and *Annual Meeting* provide the opportunity for DCMI "citizens" as well as newcomers, students, apprentices, and early career professionals to gather face-to-face to share knowledge and experience. The Summit in Copenhagen will provide for public- and private-sector initiatives beyond DCMI that are doing significant metadata work with the opportunity to come together, to compare notes, and to cast a broader light into their particular metadata work silos. Through such a gathering of the metadata communities, DCMI advances its "first goal" of promoting metadata interoperability and harmonization. *Technical Program Submissions:* The Technical Program includes peer-reviewed Papers, Project Reports, and Posters. Submission to the Technical Program will span metadata research, design, and application as a critical core value of effective information systems across domains -- science, humanities, business, government, cultural memory, and the professions. It will explore the domain-crossing intersections of metadata lifecycle documentation, publication, and management. Submissions are welcome that address the challenges of emergent areas of metadata interest including big data and big and smart metadata. The submissions to the Technical Program will be reviewed by an international panel of experts. *Submission Deadline:* 13 May 2016 *Author Notification: *22 July 2016 *Final Copy: *2 September 2016 *Professional Program Submissions:* The Professional Program is key to DCMI's education and training objective and includes *Tutorials*, *Workshops*, *Special Sessions*, and *Best Practice Posters & Demonstrations*. Submissions are reviewed by the *Conference Committee* in consultation with the *DCMI Education Committee*. Selections for the *Tutorial*, *Workshops*, and *Special Sessions* will be based on: (a) the *immediacy* of the submission to current education and training needs of metadata designers, implementers, and practitioners; and (b) the *potential* of the submission to advance innovation in both the discourse and best practice of metadata. *Best Practice Posters & Demonstrations* is a non-peer reviewed track that encourages metadata practitioners in memory institutions, galleries, government and the private sector to showcase work demonstrating innovative approaches to metadata best practices. Selections are based on whether a work presents challenging problems in context; and, whether the authors and conference delegates can benefit from poster session interactions. *Special & Panel Sessions, Workshops, and Tutorials* * Proposal Deadline:* 15 March 2016 * Author Notification:* 15 April 2016 *Best Practice Posters & Demonstration* * Submission Deadline:* 15 July 2016 * Author Notification:* 29 July 2016 ------- Stuart Sutton DCMI Managing Director DCMI is a project of ASIS&T 8555 16th Street, Suite 850, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-02 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From artprofessor at GMAIL.COM Mon Jan 4 11:30:20 2016 From: artprofessor at GMAIL.COM (valerie colston) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 08:30:20 -0800 Subject: Making Maker Spaces Programming for Librarians Starts January 11, 2016 Message-ID: Learn ideas for creating a Maker Space no matter if your space is as small as a table or as large as an auditorium. Safety, STEAM Programming, and Funding are just a few of the topics that will be included in this 4 week online class. Join other librarians and staff in this popular 4 week online class. Access at your convenience 24/7. Interact with other librarians and instructor. Illustrated lecture, forum, and video. Sign up and more information at http://www.artmuseums.com/makerspaces.htm $59 Fee Through Pay Pal Secure Site or Library Invoice Requests Accepted ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-04 From AWDobbs at SHIP.EDU Mon Jan 4 12:55:43 2016 From: AWDobbs at SHIP.EDU (Dobbs, Aaron) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 17:55:43 +0000 Subject: Job posting: Tenure Track STEM Librarian - Shippensburg Univ - PA Message-ID: If you're already attending ALA MW in Boston (in three days) feel free to drop me a line or try to catch me passing through the halls! Come work with me at Shippensburg University as our new Tenure Track STEM Librarian! https://jobs.ship.edu/postings/642 (I am chairing this search committee, feel free to track me down for more information) The Library at Shippensburg University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty librarian, starting in August 2016, who will serve as the STEM Librarian. This full-time, 9 month, faculty librarian position holds several primary areas of responsibility. These include taking a leadership role in the development of relationships between the university library and faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines; developing and delivering a range of innovative library services that facilitate the curricular and research needs of students and faculty in STEM disciplines; providing beginning through advanced level support for searching scientific databases; providing assistance to students in developing excellent skills in scholarly communication in the sciences; providing high-level assistance with core data management tools (e.g. Excel, SPSS, etc.) as well as basic support for more specialized tools (e.g. Mathematica, MATLAB, R, etc.); taking a leadership role in the promotion and support of original undergraduate research, particularly in the sciences; and maintaining general librarian responsibilities including participation in strategic planning, reference services, and library instructional services to university students, faculty and staff. Based on her/his skill set and the needs of the library, the incumbent will serve on library and university committees and taskforces and will be assigned additional library responsibilities. In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. --- Candidates must: 1. hold a master's degree in library science from an A.L.A. accredited program, 2. have completed significant graduate or undergraduate coursework in a core STEM field or fields OR have 3+ years' experience as a STEM or science librarian, and 3. demonstrate excellent customer service orientation and skills, a high level of comfort with technology, awareness of technology issues, knowledge of library services assessment, and a commitment to earning an additional graduate degree in a STEM or STEM-related discipline before tenure. As part of a successful on-campus interview process, selected candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of understanding diverse populations. --- Highly desirable qualifications include an already earned graduate degree in a STEM discipline; substantial understanding of current trends, issues, and standards used in an academic environment; knowledge and experience using statistical, reporting, or data graphing software such as Veusz, Mathematica, MATLAB, SPSS, NVivo, SAS, Liseral, R, etc, familiarity with computer programming skills, academic library experience, library reference and instruction experience, knowledge and expertise with relevant reference databases and resources, and experience with scientific writing and knowledge and understanding of what it means to write scientifically. As part of a successful on-campus interview process, selected candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of understanding diverse populations. --- All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submitted in other formats, including paper applications, will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if granted an on campus interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2016 and will continue until the position has been filled. Official transcripts are required prior to interview. -Aaron :-)' Aaron Dobbs Scholarly Communication & Electronic Resources Librarian Ezra Lehman Memorial Library Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA 17257 awdobbs at ship.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-04 From artprofessor at GMAIL.COM Mon Jan 4 17:29:34 2016 From: artprofessor at GMAIL.COM (valerie colston) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 14:29:34 -0800 Subject: How to Create Adult Coloring Book Programs, Clubs and Events @ Your Library Message-ID: Join other librarians who have completed the 4 week online workshop. For more information and to enroll visit http://www.artmuseums.com/coloringbookprograms.htm This is a good workshop for those offering Tweens and Teen Coloring Book Programming also. Enroll Today: Starts January 11, 2016 Enrollments accepted through the first week of class. They are doing it all over America, England and France. Bookstores customers are doing it. Library patrons are doing it in droves. Join the fun today! The ?it? is Coloring, Adult Coloring is all the craze, a new phenomenon that provides fun, relaxation and some even say stress relief to its participants. How to locate quality Fine Art coloring sheets, themes that illustrate popular novels, beautiful Japanese art, inspirational coloring sheets, fashion, manga and more are just a few of the coloring pages that will be introduced. You will find out where to locate the best free resources, quality books and apps in this 4 week workshop. You will even learn how to create your own coloring sheets from photos and teach your participants. This 4 week workshop will show you how to create and find resources for creating your own Adult Coloring programs at your library. We will look at how others have created successful programs, where to find the best resources, and even how to create your own Coloring sheets from a variety of sources. We will look at the materials that you will need and the ways to create an exciting program that your patrons will enjoy. Gain confidence. *When asked what was the most helpful information participants said:* *Locations and links to the free coloring pages, the tips & tutorials on choosing colors and blending techniques, the videos on creating the personalized coloring pages. My participants have loved knowing this is available..* *The color generator was nice information to share with the crowd. They also loved the fact we can now turn personal images into coloring page-like sketches.* *The most helpful information was how to find free and inexpensive coloring pages. I took this information and found all the coloring pages for our upcoming coloring programs. It's great to find resources to help us provide high-quality programs for very little.* *I have been looking forward to having an adult coloring class before I took your workshop. I myself have been coloring for a while now and had wanted to offer it at the library. So your workshop came about at just the right time for me.And you have helped me so much to get ready for my program. Thank you.* For more information and to enroll visit *http://www.artmuseums.com/coloringbookprograms.htm * ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-04 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are: * The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc. is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the literature review is the primary method of collecting data. * The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical. * The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate institutional commitment to the project has been secured. Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve both a practicing librarian and a researcher. Deadline is January 15, 2016. Procedures and an application form are available at: http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll. See the section on How to Apply Also see related documents linked near the bottom of the page for: * Schedule and Procedures http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures * Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet: http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements The full press release is available at: http://www.ala.org/news/baber-submissions-2016 Questions? Contact Billie Peterson-Lugo, Baylor University, at billie_peterson at baylor.edu. 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Beth Bernhart (UNC Greensboro), Sharon Wiles Young (Lehigh University), and Sion Romaine (University of Washington) will address how serials data moves from one system to another, offer a few tips and tricks, and share lessons learned along the way. Topics include Sirsi to OCLC, Symphony to Kuali OLE and Millennium to Alma migrations. Join us Sunday, January 10, 10:30-11:30 in BCEC 106. Q&A will follow the presentations. -- Eric Hanson Electronic Resources Librarian Data Projects and Partnerships Unit Acquisitions & Discovery NCSU Libraries emhanso2 at ncsu.edu 919-515-3312 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From stacy.pober at MANHATTAN.EDU Wed Jan 6 20:35:28 2016 From: stacy.pober at MANHATTAN.EDU (Stacy Pober) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 20:35:28 -0500 Subject: Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? Message-ID: Proquest is now providing us with files of the archival newspapers we purchased from them. They say that there are no libraries that are self-hosting access to this data, and predicted that the cost of creating a platform to search the metadata and deliver the TIFFs would be costly. I've attached their metadata sample file. Does anyone have suggestions on the software we could use to provide access to this material? We'd prefer an open-source solution. The reason we are not paying the platform fees for this material is because they got very little use. We can't justify spending funds on a proprietary software solution for this, because the material is not in great demand at our library. -- Stacy Pober Information Alchemist Manhattan College Library Riverdale, NY 10471 stacy.pober at manhattan.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From christina.salazar at CSUCI.EDU Wed Jan 6 20:49:43 2016 From: christina.salazar at CSUCI.EDU (Salazar, Christina) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 01:49:43 +0000 Subject: Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Stacy, I?m interested to hear how this plays out too. We?re not in this position yet, but I always assumed that places like ProQuest offered files, knowing that it?d be kind of difficult to provide access to them. I wonder if you could use a digital repository system such as Fedora or DSpace to offer access? These are both open source, but I would say that setting these up, if you don?t have either already running, is nontrivial. Library-land should be more worried about digital preservation of vendor created assets than we currently seem to be anyway. Christina Salazar Systems Librarian John Spoor Broome Library California State University, Channel Islands 805/437-3198 [Description: Description: CI Formal Logo_1B grad_em signature] From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Stacy Pober Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 5:35 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? Proquest is now providing us with files of the archival newspapers we purchased from them. They say that there are no libraries that are self-hosting access to this data, and predicted that the cost of creating a platform to search the metadata and deliver the TIFFs would be costly. I've attached their metadata sample file. Does anyone have suggestions on the software we could use to provide access to this material? We'd prefer an open-source solution. The reason we are not paying the platform fees for this material is because they got very little use. We can't justify spending funds on a proprietary software solution for this, because the material is not in great demand at our library. -- Stacy Pober Information Alchemist Manhattan College Library Riverdale, NY 10471 stacy.pober at manhattan.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jester at DLTJ.ORG Wed Jan 6 21:05:43 2016 From: jester at DLTJ.ORG (Peter Murray) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 21:05:43 -0500 Subject: Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Stacy, Your attachment didn't come through the listserv, so you might have to post it somewhere else and link to it. Islandora has a newspaper content module that might suit what you need. You can see a bare-bones, out-of-the-box sample on the Islandora sandbox: http://sandbox.islandora.ca/islandora/object/islandora%3A207 The University of Prince Edward Isle took the out-of-the-box experience a little further: http://islandnewspapers.ca/islandora/object/newspapers%3Aguardian?year=1894 The Florida State University Digital Library uses the Internet Archive bookreader (also part of Islandora) to view the issues: https://fsu.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fsu%3A109142 Peter > On Jan 6, 2016, at 8:35 PM, Stacy Pober wrote: > > Proquest is now providing us with files of the archival newspapers we purchased from them. They say that there are no libraries that are self-hosting access to this data, and predicted that the cost of creating a platform to search the metadata and deliver the TIFFs would be costly. > > I've attached their metadata sample file. Does anyone have suggestions on the software we could use to provide access to this material? We'd prefer an open-source solution. The reason we are not paying the platform fees for this material is because they got very little use. We can't justify spending funds on a proprietary software solution for this, because the material is not in great demand at our library. -- Peter Murray Dev/Ops Lead and Project Manager, Cherry Hill Company Blogger, Disruptive Library Technology Jester - http://dltj.org/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ian.ibbotson at K-INT.COM Thu Jan 7 01:43:05 2016 From: ian.ibbotson at K-INT.COM (Ian Ibbotson) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 06:43:05 +0000 Subject: Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Fair warning -- I'm one of the devs on this -- but I wonder if Jisc would be interested in offering up historical texts platform ( https://www.jisc.ac.uk/historical-texts) for this? I think the platform itself carries an open license, but the real investment is in the content and the [maintenance of] storage and indexing infrastructure to make all this work together well. Just a thought, cc'd Scott Gibbens at Jisc in case he has any thoughts! Ian. Ian Ibbotson Director Knowledge Integration Ltd 35 Paradise Street, Sheffield. S3 8PZ T: 0114 273 8271 M: 07968 794 630 W: http://www.k-int.com On 7 January 2016 at 01:35, Stacy Pober wrote: > Proquest is now providing us with files of the archival newspapers we > purchased from them. They say that there are no libraries that are > self-hosting access to this data, and predicted that the cost of creating a > platform to search the metadata and deliver the TIFFs would be costly. > > I've attached their metadata sample file. Does anyone have suggestions on > the software we could use to provide access to this material? We'd prefer > an open-source solution. The reason we are not paying the platform fees > for this material is because they got very little use. We can't justify > spending funds on a proprietary software solution for this, because the > material is not in great demand at our library. > > -- > Stacy Pober > Information Alchemist > Manhattan College Library > Riverdale, NY 10471 > stacy.pober at manhattan.edu > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2016-01-06 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ian.ibbotson at K-INT.COM Thu Jan 7 01:43:56 2016 From: ian.ibbotson at K-INT.COM (Ian Ibbotson) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 06:43:56 +0000 Subject: Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Sorry - wrong link: http://historicaltexts.jisc.ac.uk/ Ian Ibbotson Director Knowledge Integration Ltd 35 Paradise Street, Sheffield. S3 8PZ T: 0114 273 8271 M: 07968 794 630 W: http://www.k-int.com On 7 January 2016 at 06:43, Ian Ibbotson wrote: > Fair warning -- I'm one of the devs on this -- but I wonder if Jisc would > be interested in offering up historical texts platform ( > https://www.jisc.ac.uk/historical-texts) for this? I think the platform > itself carries an open license, but the real investment is in the content > and the [maintenance of] storage and indexing infrastructure to make all > this work together well. Just a thought, cc'd Scott Gibbens at Jisc in case > he has any thoughts! > > Ian. > > Ian Ibbotson > Director > Knowledge Integration Ltd > 35 Paradise Street, Sheffield. S3 8PZ > T: 0114 273 8271 > M: 07968 794 630 > W: http://www.k-int.com > > On 7 January 2016 at 01:35, Stacy Pober wrote: > >> Proquest is now providing us with files of the archival newspapers we >> purchased from them. They say that there are no libraries that are >> self-hosting access to this data, and predicted that the cost of creating a >> platform to search the metadata and deliver the TIFFs would be costly. >> >> I've attached their metadata sample file. Does anyone have suggestions >> on the software we could use to provide access to this material? We'd >> prefer an open-source solution. The reason we are not paying the platform >> fees for this material is because they got very little use. We can't >> justify spending funds on a proprietary software solution for this, because >> the material is not in great demand at our library. >> >> -- >> Stacy Pober >> Information Alchemist >> Manhattan College Library >> Riverdale, NY 10471 >> stacy.pober at manhattan.edu >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2016-01-06 >> > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.poulain at BIBLIBRE.COM Thu Jan 7 06:40:42 2016 From: paul.poulain at BIBLIBRE.COM (Paul Poulain) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 12:40:42 +0100 Subject: Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Le 07/01/2016 02:35, Stacy Pober a ?crit : > Proquest is now providing us with files of the archival newspapers we > purchased from them. They say that there are no libraries that are > self-hosting access to this data, and predicted that the cost of > creating a platform to search the metadata and deliver the TIFFs would > be costly. > > I've attached their metadata sample file. Does anyone have > suggestions on the software we could use to provide access to this > material? We'd prefer an open-source solution. The reason we are not > paying the platform fees for this material is because they got very > little use. We can't justify spending funds on a proprietary software > solution for this, because the material is not in great demand at our > library. Hi stacy, what about Omeka (http://www.omeka.org) ? (and if you need -paid- help, or hosting, drop me an email. We could also do a Proof of Concept if you're interested) -- Paul Poulain, Associ?-g?rant / co-owner BibLibre, Services en logiciels libres pour les biblioth?ques BibLibre, Open Source software and services for libraries ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-07 From marshall.breeding at LIBRARYTECHNOLOGY.ORG Thu Jan 7 07:00:10 2016 From: marshall.breeding at LIBRARYTECHNOLOGY.ORG (Marshall Breeding) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 12:00:10 +0000 Subject: Proquest archival newspapers - self hosting? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Stacy, Does the license in which ProQuest provides you the tiff images of the newspapers require that access be limited to your specific campus community? Will it include OCR text, citations, or other metadata? How many images and records are involved? Knowing a few more details might be helpful to the list to help assess options for or feasibility of a self-hosting platform. -marshall Marshall Breeding marshall.breeding at librarytechnology.org www.librarytechnology.org/ twitter.com/mbreeding http://www.linkedin.com/in/breeding http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NnvfJ5cAAAAJ On 7 January 2016 at 01:35, Stacy Pober > wrote: Proquest is now providing us with files of the archival newspapers we purchased from them. They say that there are no libraries that are self-hosting access to this data, and predicted that the cost of creating a platform to search the metadata and deliver the TIFFs would be costly. I've attached their metadata sample file. Does anyone have suggestions on the software we could use to provide access to this material? We'd prefer an open-source solution. The reason we are not paying the platform fees for this material is because they got very little use. 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Responsibilities include serving as the chair of the library web team, designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative needs assessments/usability studies, collaborating with the information literacy and instructional technology librarians to teach a significant number of face-to-face information literacy sessions, and collaborating with other library units to identify and recommend user experience best practices. This position will participate in reference services and collection development in assigned subjects and will participate in collegial governance, and campus and professional activities. Salary and Rank: Competitive salary for 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Partial summer contracts may also be available. Anticipated Starting Date: August 29, 2016. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 8, 2016. Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/ UW-La Crosse is an AA/EEO employer. Employment will require a criminal background check. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bzhang at CSUS.EDU Thu Jan 7 15:24:02 2016 From: bzhang at CSUS.EDU (Zhang, Bin) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 20:24:02 +0000 Subject: Position Post (reposted): Head of Library Systems, California State University, Sacramento Message-ID: PLEASE EXCUSE THE CROSS-POSTINGS. California State University, Sacramento (aka Sacramento State) has just reposted the position for the Head of Library Systems. Here is the complete position announcement: Administrator II - Head of Library Information Systems, University Library Job ID: 101554 Full/Part time: Full-time Job Code: 3312 Administrator II Department: Library Salary and Hours The salary is competitive and is negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position with an attractive package, which includes but is not limited to: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; 12 paid holidays; excellent chose of medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance; and retirement benefits. Salary Range: $3,635.00 - $12,212.00 per month. Recruitment Range: $3,635.00 - $8,000.00 per month. Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some nights and weekends. Job Summary The Head of Library Information Systems reports to the Dean of the University Library, and serves to provide leadership and direction for innovative services and technologies. The position will define and articulate the vision, strategic directions, and priorities for information technology in a dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork, and innovation. The Head of Library Information Systems is responsible for the management of the Library Information Systems Department, which includes planning, budgeting, and setting policy for information resources in the University Library The Head of Library Information Systems directly supervises staff responsible for desktop support, application development, the Library web sites, supporting digital services, infrastructure architecture and administration and supports staff in the performance of their duties. The individual will lead a service-oriented program that researches, develops, and supports advanced information systems for the Library, and ensures excellent operational management of information systems and support of end users. Head of Library Information Systems provides leadership in coordinating and defining system requirements and tasks for library-wide projects and initiatives. The Head of Library Information Systems will work closely with Library Administration, University IT, and other stakeholders to take advantage of technological developments that enhance teaching, learning, research and scholarship. For more information on the University Library, please visit: http://library.csus.edu/ Benefits/FLSA This position is defined in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. It is excluded from the collective bargaining process and is also exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the California State University visit: http://www.csus.edu/hr/departments/benefits/benefitsprograms.html Required Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other relevant field and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. -5 years of IT experience with a record of progressive experience in IT leadership. -Successful human and financial resource management experience. -Experience working with commercial vendors of library-centric hardware, software, and other related products and services (experience with Ex Libris systems preferred). -Successful supervisory experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES -Knowledge and understanding of current trends in library and educational technology in higher education. -Proven expertise with current technologies, platforms, and products that support library information technology. -Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to customer service. -Project management, analytical and problem-solving skills Record of successful innovation in applications of information technology. -Evidence of effective communication (written and verbal) skills. -Strong interpersonal skills. -Collaborative work ethic and the ability to build effective partnerships, articulate goals, and negotiate priorities. -Demonstrated history of and commitment to building and maintaining a diverse work environment. Preferred Qualifications -Experience with library systems and applications. -Experience with creating documentation. -Experience with interface design and usability testing. -Experience with image and/or text based institutional repositories and best practices in digital projects. Eligibility Verification Candidate selected will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned. CSUS is not a sponsoring Agency For Staff or Management Positions (i.e. H1-B VISAS) Background Check A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. Conflict of Interest The duties of this position include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter. Child Abuse and Neglect Report The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the California State University Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification. For additional information, visit http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/ Application Deadline Applications received by Monday, February 15, 2016 by 5:00pm will be considered in the first review process and will continue until the position is filled. How To Apply Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State jobs webpage located at http://www.csus.edu/about/employment/. External applicants can apply by clicking on the Staff and Management Opportunities at Sacramento State link. Internal applicants can apply by logging on My Sac State. Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application Click link for additional instructions on how to apply: http://www.csus.edu/it/acs/documents/internalAppProcedures.pdf To ensure consideration, applicants must submit the following materials to the on-line application: 1. Letter of interest. If you currently hold a tenured faculty position and you are interested in retreat rights to tenured faculty position at Sacramento State, please let us know in your cover letter/letter of interest. 2. Current curriculum vitae/resume 3. Three (3) references who can speak to a broad range of candidate's professional qualifications (include name, email address, and telephone number) For questions regarding this search, contact: Celeste DeSouza HR/Employee Services 916-278-5613 Celeste.DeSouza at csus.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-07 From raajchd at GMAIL.COM Thu Jan 7 23:49:57 2016 From: raajchd at GMAIL.COM (Raj K Bhardwaj) Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 10:19:57 +0530 Subject: Call for Chapters: Digitizing the Modern Library and the Transition from Print to Electronic Message-ID: Dear Sir/ Madam I hope this e-mail finds you well! Currently, I am in the process of editing a forthcoming publication entitled ?Digitizing the Modern Library and the Transition from Print to Electronic ? to be published by IGI Global, an international publisher of progressive academic research. I would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite you to submit your work for consideration in this publication. I am familiar with your research interests and expertise in the area of book and I am certain that your contribution on this topic and/or other related research areas would make an excellent addition to this publication. Please visit *http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2007* for more details regarding this publication and to submit your work. You can also find detailed manuscript formatting and submission guidelines at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you very much for your consideration of this invitation, and I hope to hear from you by Feb 29, 2015! Best wishes, *Sincerely yours,* Dr. Raj Kumar Bhardwaj Deputy Librarian, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar -803116 (India) E-mail: raajchd at gmail.com -- *Dr. Raj Kumar Bhardwaj* ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From artprofessor at GMAIL.COM Sun Jan 10 21:18:32 2016 From: artprofessor at GMAIL.COM (valerie colston) Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2016 18:18:32 -0800 Subject: 12 LEU (IN) Quality Adult Programming at Your Library 4 Week Online Workshop Message-ID: Enroll in Quality Adult Programming for Your Library. Class Starts January 18, 2016 http://www.artmuseums.com/adultprogramming.htm *Senior and Adults appreciate quality programming. Learn how to make your programs relevant and fun for adult and older participants. * If you don't have a regular group of adult learners and participating seniors attending programs at your library, you are leaving out an important group. Make it relative and interesting and they will come. Find out what you can do to create quality Adult Programming in your library and discover what others have done in libraries across the country. You will create a program (on paper-that you can use in the future) with the help of your instructor and others in the class. Join the fun and leave with a portfolio of idea suggestions. What makes a successful program, how to collaborate with other organizations, take field trips, bring experts in, and get funding sources will be included, Online Format, 4 Week Workshop, 12 hours overall. Access 24/7. *Unit 1-What makes an adult program successful? What are your goals in creating adult programming. What do you want to achieve? Ingredients for creating your own adult programming. How other libraries are doing it. Unit 2-Creating meaningful programing ideas for all adults patrons. Calling all college age; catering to career adults, celebrating singles and seniors. Unit 3-Collaborating. Measuring success. Don't give up the tried and true-but do invent something new. A moveable feast-taking your adult program on the road. Creating a program template. Unit 4-Marketing your program, creating flyers, contacts, posters, and displays. How to make a portfolio of ideas. * Instructor Valerie Colston, M.A. is a university art instructor and author with many years of experience developing and presenting art programs at several San Diego local libraries and online. She currently teaches Graphic Design for Librarians at the University of Wisconsin online. Her book 200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills published by Barrons Educational Series has received outstanding reviews appearing in School Library Journal, National Art Education Association newsletter, and more. Her "It's Easy to be a Green Teen" appeared in the youth librarian publication Voices of Youth Advocates October 09 issue. Teens Go Green! Tips, Techniques, Tools and Themes for YA Programming. Libraries Unlimited Professional guides for Young Adult Librarians Series was published in December 2012. Her artwork was included in a group show titled HOME at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in California. This is a 12 non-credit workshop (12 LEU Approved Indiana) created by *Art Teacher on the Net, *http://www.artmuseums.com/adultprogramming.htm *For more information and to sign up visit* http://www.artmuseums.com/adultprogramming.htm ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-10 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The attention given to enterprise data is often not extended to unstructured content, widening the gap between the two worlds and making it near impossible to provide accurate business intelligence, good user experience, or even basic findability. How do you bring all those disparate efforts together to create content intelligence across the organization? This webinar will describe the benefits and challenges in developing metadata and taxonomy across multiple functional areas, creating a unified Enterprise Content Architecture (ECA). Hear about real enterprise metadata & taxonomy harmonization projects in different contexts, including a greeting card company, a media company, an automotive manufacturer and a consumer food manufacturer. See how they worked to harmonize across a number of diverse systems that supported multiple functions, from creative processes to manufacturing to reporting. In this webinar, you will learn: - how the concept of Enterprise Content Architecture unifies multiple disciplines, including information management, data management and content strategy; - the difference and similarities between master data and business metadata; - how enterprise-level metadata and taxonomy helps drive semantic interoperability and improve business processes; - how taxonomy can be harmonized across diverse systems and provided as a service; and - how to build support and governance for enterprise-level attention to taxonomy and metadata from within a project. *Participant Experience Level:* Basic familiarity with taxonomy and metadata assumed. *ABOUT THE PRESENTER:* *Stephanie Lemieux* is the President and Primary Consultant at Dovecot Studio. She is a passionate advocate of taxonomy, search and other marvelous pursuits in content organization. She has worked with organizations in various industries, such as Nickelodeon, General Mills, UPS, and the United Nations. Prior to focusing her energies on Dovecot Studio, she was a senior consultant and taxonomy practice lead with Earley & Associates. She speaks, blogs and writes whenever she can to help spread the good taxonomy word. Stephanie has a Masters degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from McGill University with a specialization in knowledge management. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jane.Frasier at JEFFCOLIBRARY.ORG Mon Jan 11 11:17:18 2016 From: Jane.Frasier at JEFFCOLIBRARY.ORG (Jane Frasier) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:17:18 +0000 Subject: Internet Explorer 11 Message-ID: I used to be very conscientious to customize applications for our staff and patrons to setup configurations that were best for our environment and provide more consistency. However with the vast number of responsibilities and new versions of software coming at me, I find I don't have time to do this effectively. Do you use IEAK or Group Policy to control IE settings? Also what about Adobe Customization Wizard? These things seem to be good ideas but sometime down the road I find that some of these settings might not be appropriate as we upgrade. Thanks. Jane Frasier Software Support Specialist Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W. 20th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215 P (303) 403-5296 Jane.Frasier at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the Web: http://jeffcolibrary.org ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 31 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org. Remember, for consideration for the 32nd issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to journal at code4lib.org no later than Friday, January 15, 2016. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee -- Meghan Finch Assistant Professor Digital Assets Librarian Oakland University Rochester, MI mmfinch at oakland.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message. C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical) * Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced * Case studies * Best practices * Reviews * Comparisons of third party software or libraries * Analyses of library metadata for use with technology * Project management and communication within the library environment * Assessment and user studies C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 31 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org. Remember, for consideration for the 32nd issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to journal at code4lib.org no later than Friday, January 15, 2016. Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing. Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee -- Meghan Finch Assistant Professor Digital Assets Librarian Oakland University Rochester, MI mmfinch at oakland.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From heidisb at UMICH.EDU Wed Jan 13 11:25:52 2016 From: heidisb at UMICH.EDU (Heidi Burkhardt) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:25:52 -0500 Subject: Job Opening: Head, Design & Discovery - University of Michigan Message-ID: We have an exciting opportunity available at the University of Michigan Library to lead our newly created Design & Discovery unit. I am a search committee member and happy to answer any questions. Heidi --- *Job Summary* The University of Michigan Library seeks an experienced professional to manage and lead the newly created Design & Discovery unit within the Library Information Technology Division (LIT). Design & Discovery, composed of twelve talented and experienced designers, librarians, and developers, encompasses three essential IT service areas: - LIT-wide program and service management - User experience (usability, accessibility, content, information architecture, design) - Front-end web application development The Head of Design & Discovery, reporting to the Associate University Librarian for LIT, provides leadership for programmatic initiatives of the unit; directs management of the unit?s project and operational portfolio; and collaborates with the IT leadership team to guide the strategic direction of the division as a whole. The work of the Design & Discovery unit is highly collaborative, with projects and initiatives involving staff from across LIT, the Library, the campus, and beyond. Unit activities include coordinating strategic initiatives; designing user-centered IT service models and cross-division work flows; providing analytics-driven guidance for public discovery, access, and content systems; promoting the adoption of technology policies and standards; and coordinating IT project and resource stewardship initiatives. The unit?s service and operational portfolio includes the library web site; in-house and vendor-based cross-platform search and discovery systems; user interface frameworks; library staff business work flow and content tools; and digital exhibits. Within its design portfolio, the unit promotes user-centered design while providing leadership and expertise in User Experience (UX) strategy, user research, assessment, content creation and management, and web accessibility. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of IT managers, with a combined staff of over 60 FTE, focused on realizing the dual mission of the division: enabling library services through elegant technology solutions; and uniting the preservation, access, and publishing of digital content. Collectively, the division supports the development and upkeep of fundamental services including the library website; information discovery and access applications; the library management system; learning analytics; and learning technologies. The University of Michigan Library is one of the world's largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the university's world? changing work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age. The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the library's mission. *Responsibilities** *Leadership and strategy* ? Contributes to strategic planning for LIT in the context of library and university goals, and translates strategic thinking into goal-oriented planning and implementation road maps for Design & Discovery priorities and areas of activity *Management and ?supervision* ? Facilitates operational excellence for the Design & Discovery unit, including resource management, staff management, mentoring and training, and general supervision *Design and development *? Takes part in high level design and development of applications, methodologies, and services in cooperation with a spectrum of stakeholders within LIT and across the library *Research, teaching, and publication* ? Participates actively in the larger professional community by actively exploring relevant topics, and works to share knowledge through regular presentations, publications, and teaching *Required Qualifications** - An ALA-accredited master's degree or advanced degree in a related field such as Interaction Design, Experience Design, Information Architecture, Knowledge Management, or IT Management and five or more years relevant experience or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience. - At least three years staff management experience - Demonstrated understanding of the role and potential of technology for achieving excellence in the design and delivery of information resources and services - Demonstrated experience with user-centered service development and process improvement within the context of information discovery and digital content services - Record of developing team effectiveness and excellence, including skills, capacities, methods and work flow, professional development, and diversity - Record of increasing professional contributions or notable accomplishments at the local or national level in one or more areas of expertise related to information technology and information systems - Demonstrated experience participating in or managing technical projects that require complex coordination, high levels of integration, and/or diverse stakeholders and users - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills - Excellent written and verbal communication - Understands and values diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization. *Desired Qualifications** - Demonstrated ability to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization - 8 or more years experience relevant to job duties and one or more of the following: - Experience with design, implementation, or management of user-facing application development - Experience in any or all of the following user experience areas: usability, content, information architecture, design standards, and universal design - Experience with the design and management of search, discovery, indexing, and retrieval systems - Experience with processes and tools for managing large project portfolios - Experience with data analytics, data science, or data-driven improvement of services and systems *Additional Information* *Benefits, rank, salary* Appointment is anticipated as a senior associate librarian or librarian. Salary and rank dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement. The University of Michigan offers excellent benefits and wellness opportunities. This position receives 24 days of vacation a year, and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available. *Application Deadline* Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. *This posting is currently scheduled to close on January 31st. * Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. *How to Apply* A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, include your salary requirements, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. http://umjobs.org/job_detail/118695/head_design_discovery --- Heidi Steiner Burkhardt | User Experience Specialist | University of Michigan Library heidisb at umich.edu | @heidi_sb ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-13 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We will discuss processes and techniques to make your website more usable in all stages of development: requirements gathering, conceptual design, prototype development, and then finally launch and ongoing testing. This course can be taken as one of six courses needed to earn our Certificate in User Experience (UX), but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well. More information about this certificate series: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/certificate-ux.php Carolyn Ellis is the Digital User Experience Librarian at The University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries. She holds a bachelor?s degree in art history from Trinity University and a master?s degree in library and information science from The University of Texas at Austin. She has over 15 years of experience in developing and managing web projects, user-centered design, usability testing, project management, change communications and process improvement while working in libraries, information technology and community development organizations. This is an online class that is taught asynchronously, meaning that participants do the work on their own time as their schedules allow. The class does not meet together at any particular times, although the instructor may set up optional sychronous chat sessions. Instruction includes readings and assignments in one-week segments. Class participation is in an online forum environment. You can register in this course through the first week of instruction. The "Register" button on the website goes to our credit card payment gateway, which may be used with personal or institutional credit cards. (Be sure to use the appropriate billing address). 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The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are: * The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc. is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the literature review is the primary method of collecting data. * The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical. * The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate institutional commitment to the project has been secured. Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve both a practicing librarian and a researcher. Extended Deadline is January 22, 2016. Procedures and an application form are available at: http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll. See the section on How to Apply Also see related documents linked near the bottom of the page for: * Schedule and Procedures http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures * Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet: http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements The full press release is available at: http://www.ala.org/news/baber-submissions-2016 Questions? Contact Billie Peterson-Lugo, Baylor University, at billie_peterson at baylor.edu. 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Submission Deadline Extended: February 1, 2016 Submission Form: http://lacuny.org/institute-call-for-proposals/ Critical Race Theory holds ?that race is central, not peripheral, to American thought and life? and ?that racism is common and ordinary rather than rare and episodic? (The Oxford Companion to American Law). From hashtags (#BlackLivesMatter, #CharlestonSyllabus, #BlackOnCampus) to podcasts (About Race, Intersection with Jamil Smith, Real Talk with Nekima Levy-Pounds), from city streets to college campuses, these are some of the spaces and places where dialogues about race and racism are happening. This is where the theme for the 2016 LACUNY Institute begins, where it seeks to join the national conversation on race. In addressing this theme, we are interested in amplifying and extending recent important conversations and scholarship in the library profession which have interrogated the role of libraries in systemic racism, the collusion of library neutrality in oppression, and white privilege and fragility in the profession, among other issues. Libraries attract professionals with ?good? and ?noble? intentions, but as Ta-Nehisi Coates writes in Between the World and Me, ??Good intention? is a hall pass through history.? How can we move the dialogue beyond good intention, where it has been mired in well-meaning diversity and multiculturalism initiatives? How do we move the profession from racial liberalism, as articulated by Lani Guinier, to racial literacy, which ?requires us to rethink race as an instrument of social, geographic, and economic control of both whites and blacks?? How can and do libraries contribute to the national conversation on race, racism, and anti-racism? What are the foundations that librarianship can use to address racism both within the profession and society at large? The LACUNY Institute Committee seeks proposals that address race in libraries, archives, and the information studies, across myriad roles (staff, faculty, students, patrons, etc.) and functions (technical services, public services, instruction, etc.). Example topics include but are not limited to: - Counter-narratives - Race and critical information literacy and pedagogy - Race and racism in information organization - Intersectionality - Microaggressions - Libraries, race, and access - What is and is not collected The Institute will have three tracks: panel presentations, facilitated dialogues, and alt-sessions. - Panel papers (15 minutes/presenter): Moderated panel presentations with time for questions and discussion. - Facilitated dialogues (45 minutes): Teams of two lead a discussion on topic of their choice related to the theme, with one person presenting context and the other facilitating conversation. - Alt-sessions (15-30 minutes): An opportunity for exploring topics through multiple ways of knowing (e.g., short documentary, spoken word, performance art). Please submit proposals, including a 300-500 word abstract, through http://lacuny.org/institute-call-for-proposals/ by February 1, 2016 (extended deadline). The goal of this event is to create a space for respectful dialogue and debate about these critical issues. We will be publishing a formal code of conduct, but the event organizers will actively strive to create a public space in which multiple perspectives can be heard and no one voice dominates. Questions may be directed to Jean Amaral, jamaral at bmcc.cuny.edu. For more information, visit the 2016 Institute website: http://2016lacunyinst.commons.gc.cuny.edu/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From artprofessor at GMAIL.COM Sat Jan 16 17:21:35 2016 From: artprofessor at GMAIL.COM (valerie colston) Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2016 14:21:35 -0800 Subject: Go Green Babies, Toddlers, Pre-K, Kinder Online Workshop Message-ID: Go Green Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kinders! *Starts January 18, 2016 Enroll Today. Library Invoices Accepted.* Sign up and more information at http://www.artmuseums.com/gogreenpreschool.htm Approved for 12 LEUs (IN) *Discover environmentally friendly art projects and programs for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in this Online Workshop for preschool staff, librarians and parents.* It's never too early to introduce your very young library participants and their parents and caregivers to the environment and fun recycling projects programs. Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers, and Kinders love nature. Learn how to use this natural appreciation to create art projects and programs. Find out how to use recyclables to create puppets for story time, pull toys for play, hats for musical and dance activities, and more. Librarians, preschool teachers, library and teacher assistants, volunteers and parents will gain valuable resources. 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The successful candidate will communicate effectively and work collaboratively with units throughout the library to support a range of services that may include discovery, digital library initiatives, and instruction and also work collaboratively with Information Technology Departments at two campuses. A demonstrated ability to thrive in a changing work environment with a commitment to professional development is important. The candidate will understand and be able to communicate library related technology trends that support user-centered library services to a diverse population of undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty at Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. For a full job description and information on applying please visit http://www.loyola.edu/library/admin/digitalservicescoordinator.pdf Danielle Whren Johnson Acting Head of Digital Services Loyola/Notre Dame Library 200 Winston Avenue Baltimore, MD 21212 dwhren at loyola.edu dwhren at ndm.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-19 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From juakeita.norman at PGCMLS.INFO Tue Jan 19 11:37:48 2016 From: juakeita.norman at PGCMLS.INFO (Juakeita Norman) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:37:48 -0500 Subject: Position Announcement: Librarian III, Electronic Resources Message-ID: PGCMLS is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and organized professional to serve as Librarian III, Electronic Resources. Under the direction of the Chief of Materials Management, the successful applicant will manage the selection and oversee electronic resources that enhance the library?s collection. Let your project management experience shine with us! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including credit for time spent at other public libraries when calculating annual leave accrual and sick leave transfer, under certain circumstances. And we offer exceptional training opportunities for staff throughout their entire career with the Library. *Minimum Qualifications**: *Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program; three to four years of professional library experience; and three years of supervisory experience. Considerable knowledge of electronic resources, literature, reference and information materials, vendors, publishers, and periodicals required. Read more details here . Or visit www.pgcmls.info/AboutUs/Employment. Thank you, *Juakeita Norman* Human Resources Specialist- Staffing Prince George?s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) 9601 Capital Lane, Largo, MD 20774 *V:* 301.699.3500 x6230 *F:* 301.927.6516 juakeita.norman at pgcmls.info http://www.pgcmls.info ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-19 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From koteles at COD.EDU Thu Jan 21 10:16:49 2016 From: koteles at COD.EDU (Koteles, Colin) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:16:49 +0000 Subject: Job Posting: Media Lab Supervisor Message-ID: (Note: although not explicitly stated, preferred candidates will have web design and development experience, Drupal development experience and typical LAMP development and management experience.) Full Time, Library Media Lab Supervisor College of DuPage seeks an applicant for a full time, non-exempt position to provide staffing and management for the Library?s Media Lab, an open digital media production facility. The Media Lab was created one year ago to provide students with guided instruction on the use of audio/visual and media production software using state-of-the-art resources. The Media Lab Supervisor will be responsible for managing the operations of the Media Lab, for overseeing the weekly student staffing schedule, and for working collaboratively with Library faculty and administration to plan for the effective use of Media Lab resources. The Media Lab Supervisor works closely with the Supervisor of Computer Support and Printing Services and the Manager of Public Services as part of a busy library Public Services environment that serves well over 750,000 people a year. Experience and Education: Associates degree in computer science, media arts or a related technical area, or equivalent work experience and knowledge of digital audio/visual and media production hardware and software. Recent experience with state of the art audio/visual and media production hardware and software; demonstrated organizational and computer problem-solving skills; project management experience; management and supervisory skills; proficiency in written and spoken English; strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated experience with providing computer skills training in an educational or library environment. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. College of DuPage is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. To Apply: To apply please visit College of DuPage?s hiring site at: https://cod.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=31767 in order to submit your electronic application, a cover letter, and your resume. -- Colin Koteles Professor / Web Services Manager College of DuPage Library koteles at cod.edu (630) 942-2923 cod.edu/library ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Aalia.Oosman at TANDF.CO.UK Thu Jan 21 10:52:51 2016 From: Aalia.Oosman at TANDF.CO.UK (Oosman, Aalia) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:52:51 +0000 Subject: New study- Digital Research Practices: The Real User Experience Message-ID: Study to track students' digital research journey Discovering and navigating digital information is part of the everyday work of today's researcher, but what is that user experience and how could it be improved? In a unique collaboration, Taylor & Francis is working with Loughborough University's Library, Graduate School, and Senior Lecturer in Publishing to examine users' experience in the digital library. The University has recruited ten PhD researchers to this project from a wide range of disciplines. The students are also at different levels in their PhD completion - from those just embarking on research to those about to complete. Charlotte Jais is one of the students involved and she outlines her experience of digital research: "Trying to find the information that you need can be one of the most challenging things. It can be quite difficult sometimes to know where to start looking and searching for information can be time consuming if you have several pages of search results to work through!" Every month between November 2015 and June 2016, students are being asked a series of standard questions about the type of information they needed that month. This includes where they started it, what resources they used, and crucially the "journey" that they took to reach the resources. They are also asked to describe good features, advantages, disadvantages, frustrations, ideas they had about the information seeking experience. An open question on a different theme is added each month; themes such as the continued relevance of print, how to develop information seeking behaviour and a comparison of three publishers' websites. Students are assigned a mentor from the University to provide guidance and support. A focus group will also be held with participants and a wider group of researchers in March. Graham Walton, from Loughborough University Library and a member of the project steering group said: "Unless we understand the experiences the users have when they search for information, we will really struggle to provide the right services. It is easy to get statistics on downloads and site hits but that only gives a small part of the picture. This project will give us insight that has long been needed." Max Gabriel, Head of Group Digital Strategy at Taylor & Francis, comments: "As part of our commitment to supporting academic and library communities we intend to understand how researchers are accessing information. By working together with Loughborough University, we hope to improve the user experience of online resources in terms of discoverability, accessibility and usability." Tracy Roberts, Publishing Director at Taylor & Francis explained the value of this project to publishers, librarians and universities: "As publishers, we want to provide the best user experience to facilitate the research process, and we want to work with librarians and universities who are focused on improving the experience for their students. We are very pleased to be able to work with Loughborough University on this project and anticipate the outcomes being of value to all those with an interest in the wider academic, library and research communities." Outcomes from the project will be disseminated in various ways during the course of this year. Meanwhile, for more details read Graham Walton's blog post http://www.tandf.co.uk/libsite/digitalresearchpractices/ and the first of several researcher profiles (http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/digital-research-practices-phd-profiles)of the participants. Notes to Journalists *Project steering group: * Taylor & Francis: Tracy Roberts, Publishing Director, Arts, Humanities & Social Science Journals, Will Frass, Senior Research Executive * Loughborough University Graduate School and Research Office: Dr Katryna Kalawsky, Postgraduate Research Student Development Officer; Dr Kathryn North, Head of Researcher Development; Dr Duncan Stanley, Research Staff and Student Development Adviser. * Loughborough University Library: Dr Gareth Cole, Research Data Manager; Emma Walton, Director of Library Services; Dr Graham Walton , Assistant Director (Academic and User Services); Helen Young, Academic Services Manager * Loughborough University School of Arts, English and Drama: Dr Jenny Fry, Senior Lecturer About Loughborough University Loughborough is one of the country's leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines. It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, putting it among the best universities in the world, and was named University of the Year in the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2015.Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education's 'table of tables' and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. It was 2nd in the 2015 THE Student Experience Survey and was named Sports University of the Year 2013-14 by The Times and Sunday Times. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes. In September 2015 the University opened an additional academic campus in London's new innovation quarter. Loughborough University London, based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities. Loughborough University is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com For all media enquiries contact: Judy Wing PR Manager Loughborough University T: 01509 228697 E: j.l.Wing at lboro.ac.uk About Taylor & Francis Group Taylor & Francis Group partners with researchers, scholarly societies, universities and libraries worldwide to bring knowledge to life. As one of the world's leading publishers of scholarly journals, books, ebooks and reference works our content spans all areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Science, and Technology and Medicine. >From our network of offices in Oxford, New York, Philadelphia, Boca Raton, Boston, Melbourne, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, Stockholm, New Delhi and Johannesburg, Taylor & Francis staff provide local expertise and support to our editors, societies and authors and tailored, efficient customer service to our library colleagues. For more information, please contact: Aalia Oosman, Taylor & Francis Group Email:aalia.oosman at tandf.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @tandfnewsroom ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From JBloy at EDGEWOOD.EDU Thu Jan 21 17:17:44 2016 From: JBloy at EDGEWOOD.EDU (Jonathan Bloy) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:17:44 +0000 Subject: Library presence in Blackboard/LMS Message-ID: To those of you at academic libraries that have a presence in Blackboard (or your institution's LMS), what do you have there? Bonus points if you can share a link that's publicly available. Our college is going through a reorganization of our Blackboard site. They will be offering us a library tab at the top. (woo hoo!) Our options range from creating custom boxes with info that show up depending on who's logged in (student, faculty, etc.), creating some general links to our research guides and such, or just pointing the tab to the library website. -- Jonathan Bloy Librarian, Head of Digital Initiatives Oscar Rennebohm Library Edgewood College Madison, Wisconsin http://library.edgewood.edu 608-663-3385 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 From dschuster at MAIL.TWU.EDU Thu Jan 21 17:21:48 2016 From: dschuster at MAIL.TWU.EDU (Schuster, David) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:21:48 +0000 Subject: Library presence in Blackboard/LMS In-Reply-To: <382222D591EC0045887D772C1B29C90F014BC69AB5@EML214.edgewood.edu> Message-ID: Texas Woman's University has had a long tradition of online education. The libraries has maintained a "tab" at the top for a long time, and with the last upgrade in Blackboard we had to redo the site. https://twu.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_131_1 I'm still a little confused as to how it is maintained as there was talk about a container and the managers of Blackboard actually have to update it for us. Most of the links go back to libguides. David Schuster Texas Woman's University Director of Library Information Technology & Technical Support Phone: 940-898-3909 dschuster at twu.edu Our Library Mission: To strengthen a TWU education by connecting our community to information and library services that advance scholarly inquiry and academic success. -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jonathan Bloy Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 4:18 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Library presence in Blackboard/LMS To those of you at academic libraries that have a presence in Blackboard (or your institution's LMS), what do you have there? Bonus points if you can share a link that's publicly available. Our college is going through a reorganization of our Blackboard site. They will be offering us a library tab at the top. (woo hoo!) Our options range from creating custom boxes with info that show up depending on who's logged in (student, faculty, etc.), creating some general links to our research guides and such, or just pointing the tab to the library website. -- Jonathan Bloy Librarian, Head of Digital Initiatives Oscar Rennebohm Library Edgewood College Madison, Wisconsin http://library.edgewood.edu 608-663-3385 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 From tcramer at STANFORD.EDU Thu Jan 21 18:58:53 2016 From: tcramer at STANFORD.EDU (Tom Cramer) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 23:58:53 +0000 Subject: PASIG (Preservation and Archiving Special Interest Group) meeting -- 9-11 March 2016 in Prague Message-ID: Web4Libbers, Registration is open for the next PASIG (Preservation and Archiving Special Interest Group) event, March 9-11, at the Czech National Library of Technology in Prague. Note that the attendee cost is 200? until the end of January and 250? February 1 on. To view the agenda and register, go to http://pasig.schk.sk/wordpress/registration. A list of local hotels is available on the website. This is a great opportunity for organizations setting up preservation repositories to collaborate and work directly with leaders in the field. PASIG focuses on 1) addressing practical preservation questions, 2) hearing about best practices and new technologies from global experts, 3) investigating the convergence of on-premise architectures and the Cloud, 4) how to set up, initiate, and audit the metrics of a preservation project, 5) key global project updates, and 6) solution provider and end customer collaboration. PASIG is a highly collaborative and interactive forum and generally attracts a large contingent of new participants. Sessions will include: Digital Preservation Bootcamp Training in concepts, issues, tools, strategies & approaches for Digital Preservation and Archiving, designed as an introduction for those new to the field, or a refresher for longer term practitioners. Open Preservation Foundation (OPF) Workshop: veraPDF Definitive, open source PDF/A validation for digital preservationists Long-term Preservation Hardware & Systems Presentations from and discussions with industry experts on the architectures, technology, and commercial trends relevant to the design of long-term and large-scale storage. PKX: Practitioners Knowledge Exchange Case studies in Preservation & Archiving architectures and operations from institutions in many fields. Lightning Talks A mix of prepared and spontaneous 5-minute presentations on work in progress, compelling breakthroughs or burning issues from the PASIG Community (archives & industry; practitioners and thought-leaders). The Frontiers of Preservation Discussions on the recent developments and challenges facing those who are tackling new challenges in digital preservation. Industry Forum: Highlights from Solution Providers & Vendors Industry experts and technology providers give overviews their systems, services and vision for the future of preservation and archiving, followed by a panel discussion on select topics. Digital Preservation Community Developments The digital preservation community is advancing across a broad front. This session will provide an opportunity on updates from some of the most important organizations, initiatives and and consortial efforts across the globe. Hardening Existing Systems with Preservation Capabilities While some sites have dedicated systems for digital archiving, many others have existing digital asset management systems and workflows, and are seeking how to make these more archive-worthy. This session will explore how different sites are maximizing their existing systems to maximize their preservation functions. We would like to thank both the committee members and sponsors: Arkivum, Cray, The Digital Preservation Network, Ex Libris, Oracle, Preservica, P&A Consult, and T-Systems. Participating/attending organizations as of January 16 include: * Arkivum * AVPreserve * Bibliotheca Alexandrina * Bibliotheque nationale de France * Charles U., Prague * CSC Finland * Czech Library of the Academy of Sciences * Czech National Library of Technology * Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) * Digital Preservation Network (DPN) * Ex Libris * German National Library of Science and Technology * FernUniversitaet in Hagen * FIZ Karlsruhe * King's College London * LOCKSS * Masaryk U. * Moravska Zemska Knihovna * Moravian Library * Museum of Modern Art * Open Preservation Foundation * Oracle * Oxford U. * P&A Consult * Preservica * Princeton U. * Qatar National Library * Slovak Center of Scientific and Technical Information * Slovak Chemistry Library * Stanford U. * T-Systems * Tamco * UC San Diego * U. Freiburg * U. Hull * U. 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It's a simple piece of middleware we wrote that is based off a database table of links our librarians maintain. -eric Eric Bellmore Manager of Web Services CMU Libraries Central Michigan University Park Library 204a | 989.774.3946 -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jonathan Bloy Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 5:18 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Library presence in Blackboard/LMS To those of you at academic libraries that have a presence in Blackboard (or your institution's LMS), what do you have there? Bonus points if you can share a link that's publicly available. Our college is going through a reorganization of our Blackboard site. They will be offering us a library tab at the top. (woo hoo!) Our options range from creating custom boxes with info that show up depending on who's logged in (student, faculty, etc.), creating some general links to our research guides and such, or just pointing the tab to the library website. -- Jonathan Bloy Librarian, Head of Digital Initiatives Oscar Rennebohm Library Edgewood College Madison, Wisconsin http://library.edgewood.edu 608-663-3385 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-22 From JTidal at CITYTECH.CUNY.EDU Fri Jan 22 09:43:52 2016 From: JTidal at CITYTECH.CUNY.EDU (Junior Tidal) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:43:52 -0500 Subject: Library presence in Blackboard/LMS In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi all, One of your instruction librarians just started putting library modules in our institution's BB this spring. From our blog: https://library.citytech.cuny.edu/blog/new-library-modules-in-blackboard/ I think both students and faculty will see the same custom boxes when they log in. I haven't seen it myself yet, but I believe its a search to our discovery tool, a link to our website, and general info (hours, contact, etc.). Best, Junior Junior Tidal Associate Professor Web Services and Multimedia Librarian New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street, Rm A434 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.260.5481 http://library.citytech.cuny.edu >>> "Bellmore, Eric N." 1/22/2016 9:15 AM >>> We have a link for "Library" in every course shell that sends them directly to the corresponding libguide for that course or to the library homepage if there is no libguide. It's a simple piece of middleware we wrote that is based off a database table of links our librarians maintain. -eric Eric Bellmore Manager of Web Services CMU Libraries Central Michigan University Park Library 204a | 989.774.3946 -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jonathan Bloy Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 5:18 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Library presence in Blackboard/LMS To those of you at academic libraries that have a presence in Blackboard (or your institution's LMS), what do you have there? Bonus points if you can share a link that's publicly available. Our college is going through a reorganization of our Blackboard site. They will be offering us a library tab at the top. (woo hoo!) Our options range from creating custom boxes with info that show up depending on who's logged in (student, faculty, etc.), creating some general links to our research guides and such, or just pointing the tab to the library website. -- Jonathan Bloy Librarian, Head of Digital Initiatives Oscar Rennebohm Library Edgewood College Madison, Wisconsin http://library.edgewood.edu 608-663-3385 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-22 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-22 From tk at KENT.EDU Fri Jan 22 10:35:21 2016 From: tk at KENT.EDU (KLINGLER, THOMAS) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:35:21 +0000 Subject: Library presence in Blackboard/LMS In-Reply-To: <56A1F9D80200000C001E3AFF@email1.citytech.cuny.edu> Message-ID: In addition to these, at Kent State we use a cool reading list plugin from EBSCO that lets the faculty member do an EDS (EBSCO Discovery Service) search and easily embed selected results into their BB course. https://www.ebscohost.com/discovery/customization/curriculum-builder And we've just deployed Ares as our next generation e-reserves product; Ares integrates into BB as well, so the student can click right from their BB course into their Ares e-reserves content. http://www.atlas-sys.com/wp-content/uploads/atlas_ares_ereserve_system_onesheet_web201310211.pdf TK Tom Klingler Assistant Dean for Technical Services University Libraries, Rm 300 1125 Risman Drive Kent State University Kent, Ohio 44242-0001 330-672-1646 office -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Junior Tidal Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 9:44 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Library presence in Blackboard/LMS Hi all, One of your instruction librarians just started putting library modules in our institution's BB this spring. From our blog: https://library.citytech.cuny.edu/blog/new-library-modules-in-blackboard/ I think both students and faculty will see the same custom boxes when they log in. I haven't seen it myself yet, but I believe its a search to our discovery tool, a link to our website, and general info (hours, contact, etc.). Best, Junior Junior Tidal Associate Professor Web Services and Multimedia Librarian New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street, Rm A434 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.260.5481 http://library.citytech.cuny.edu >>> "Bellmore, Eric N." 1/22/2016 9:15 AM >>> We have a link for "Library" in every course shell that sends them directly to the corresponding libguide for that course or to the library homepage if there is no libguide. It's a simple piece of middleware we wrote that is based off a database table of links our librarians maintain. -eric Eric Bellmore Manager of Web Services CMU Libraries Central Michigan University Park Library 204a | 989.774.3946 -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jonathan Bloy Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 5:18 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Library presence in Blackboard/LMS To those of you at academic libraries that have a presence in Blackboard (or your institution's LMS), what do you have there? Bonus points if you can share a link that's publicly available. Our college is going through a reorganization of our Blackboard site. They will be offering us a library tab at the top. (woo hoo!) Our options range from creating custom boxes with info that show up depending on who's logged in (student, faculty, etc.), creating some general links to our research guides and such, or just pointing the tab to the library website. -- Jonathan Bloy Librarian, Head of Digital Initiatives Oscar Rennebohm Library Edgewood College Madison, Wisconsin http://library.edgewood.edu 608-663-3385 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-22 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-22 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-22 From hnayak at LIBRARY.ROCHESTER.EDU Fri Jan 22 14:41:46 2016 From: hnayak at LIBRARY.ROCHESTER.EDU (Nayak, Harish) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:41:46 +0000 Subject: Library presence in Blackboard/LMS In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Extending the approach that Eric mentioned this morning, we've implemented a way that eliminates the need for middleware. We do this by (1) establishing a consistent naming convention for our course-related LibGuides, based on Blackboard template variables and (2) leveraging a custom building block to direct users to the correct LibGuide based on this same information. Such was our strategy to seamlessly transition to LibGuides from our coURses system last year without jeopardizing our Blackboard presence. We've starting exploring SpringShare's LTI capabilities so we can transition away from our custom Blackboard code. Harish Harish Nayak Senior Digital Services Analyst | River Campus Libraries | University of Rochester 585-276-3079 | hnayak at library.rochester.edu ________________________________________ From: Web technologies in libraries on behalf of Bellmore, Eric N. 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TDL Awards acknowledge outstanding digital library work at academic libraries in Texas. The TDL Awards Committee encourages individuals to nominate themselves, as well as other individuals or groups, for recognition of the innovative and important work happening across the state in digital libraries. Awards will be given in six categories: * Innovative Outreach Award: Honors an individual or team at a Texas academic library that demonstrates a creative and successful approach to reaching new users and building awareness of an organization's digital library. * Scholarly Communications Award: Honors the work of an individual or group in a Texas academic library who has made significant advances in our understanding of the issues surrounding scholarly communication and/or in developing innovative solutions to address current academic publishing. * TDL Service Award: Honors a Texas Digital Library member (individual or group) who has made significant contributions to the TDL consortium and/or a member who has used TDL services to their fullest potential. * Trailblazer Award: Honors the work of individuals or groups within Texas academic libraries who have used limited resources in innovative ways to create, maintain, or support digital collections. * Leadership in Digital Libraries Award: Honors an individual at a Texas academic library who has made significant contributions and improvements related to digital libraries. * Excellence in Digital Libraries Award: Honors an institution, group, or project at a Texas academic library that has demonstrated overall excellence in one or more areas of digital library practice. Awardees will be honored at the 2016 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries in Austin, May 24-26. With the exception of the TDL Service Award, all awards are open to nominations from any academic institution in Texas regardless of affiliation with the TDL. Additionally, nominations are open to groups in partnership with Texas academic libraries for all awards except the Leadership in Digital Libraries Award and the TDL Service Award. Self-nominations are accepted. Important Dates: * February 7, 2016: Deadline for submissions * March 18, 2016: Notification of award recipients * May 24-26: Dates for the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries, at which awards will be distributed. Attendance at the conference is not required to receive an award. 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Google has made available ? mostly absolutely free ? one of the most advanced sets of information management tools ever devised, and this study helps its readers to pin down exactly how academic librarians are using these tools and how they are advancing the interests of their institutions through the use of these tools. Data is the report is broken out by eight categories, determining use by personal characteristics of the librarian such as job title, age and gender and even income level, as well as institutional characteristics such as college Carnegie class or type, enrollment and level of tuition. Just a few of the report?s many findings are that: ? Google Scholar was, by far, the most popular feature named. ? 40.45% of librarians sampled often use Google Maps in connection with their work and another 27% use it very often. ? Use of Google Analytics was especially pronounced by librarians in technical services and cataloging; 43% of librarians working in this area use Google Analytics either often or very often in connection with their work, a far higher rate than for other academic librarians. ? Google Forms was particularly valued by librarians working in institutions that charged more than $26,000 annually for tuition, as 50% of librarians in the sample working at these institutions thought Google Forms was either very useful or essential to their work, a far higher percentage than at institutions charging less for tuition. ? The librarians sampled spent a median of 1 hour in the past month using Google Images. ? Librarians earning more than $100,000 per year were much more likely than others to use a search engine other than Google, which accounted for 74.7% of their searches, a far lower percentage than for librarians at lower salary levels, for whom Google accounted for about 89% of searches. ? 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Empowering Women?s Participation in Open Technology & Culture"Date 11 August 2016 Venue Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL, USA IFLA?s Information Technology Section , the Women, Information, and Libraries SIG , and Northwestern University Libraries , invite proposals for a Satellite UnConference around theme of *Women & Library Technology ? Empowering Women?s Participation in Open Technology & Culture*. We are soliciting proposals for 40, 20, or 5 minute lightning talks. These can be how-to sessions, facilitated discussions, or traditional presentations. Submitting a proposal for a discussion does NOT mean you need to lead the discussion. *Submission Guidelines* *Topics can include, but are not limited to:* - Barriers women have with salary negotiation; - How to balance the desire for children with career advancement and workplace support; - Using Trello to improve project management; - How to get involved with Wikipedia; - Lessons on how to be more inclusive in your job postings to attract diversity and women into technology positions; - How to get involved with open source communities, or - Three things everyone should know about sexual harassment. Please submit your proposals no later than *29 February 2016* at https://goo.gl/USw6pI. We will analyze the proposals and then open it up for voting during the week of March 7th. Speakers will be notified of their acceptance by early April. 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Our web filtering appliance and our computer reservation system can be setup this way. We are switching to something different and it seems that we won't be able to create 2 different policies based on age like we do now. Do you have separate policies for adults and children? Thanks. Jane Frasier Software Support Specialist Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W. 20th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215 P (303) 403-5296 Jane.Frasier at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the Web: http://jeffcolibrary.org ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET Wed Jan 27 20:01:45 2016 From: TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET (Thomas Edelblute) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 01:01:45 +0000 Subject: Filtering In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We use BtWebFilter from Burstek. It pulls the groups from Active Directory and allows us to assign different Internet Filter Policies to each of those groups. From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jane Frasier Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 3:27 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Filtering Currently we have a children's filter that blocks web sites that are deemed to be porn. Then we have a separate filter for adults that allows them to go to porn websites, but not view the photos. Our web filtering appliance and our computer reservation system can be setup this way. We are switching to something different and it seems that we won't be able to create 2 different policies based on age like we do now. Do you have separate policies for adults and children? Thanks. 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John Lolis Coordinator of Computer Systems White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 tel: 1.914.422.1497 fax: 1.914.422.1452 http://whiteplainslibrary.org/ *Practically everybody in New York has half a mind to write a book, and does.* Groucho Marx On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 6:27 PM, Jane Frasier < Jane.Frasier at jeffcolibrary.org> wrote: > Currently we have a children?s filter that blocks web sites that are > deemed to be porn. Then we have a separate filter for adults that allows > them to go to porn websites, but not view the photos. Our web filtering > appliance and our computer reservation system can be setup this way. We are > switching to something different and it seems that we won?t be able to > create 2 different policies based on age like we do now. > > > > Do you have separate policies for adults and children? > > > > Thanks. > > > > *Jane Frasier* > > *Software Support Specialist* > > *Jefferson County Public Library* > > *10200 W. 20th Avenue* > > *Lakewood, CO 80215* > > *P (303) 403-5296 <%28303%29%20403-5296>* > > *Jane.Frasier at jeffcolibrary.org * > > > > *Find us on the Web: http://jeffcolibrary.org * > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2016-01-27 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We do here, and I have those areas on different subnets of the same class C network. That being the case, I have our web filter (Untangle NG Firewall) configured to apply the appropriate web filter policy based on IP address range. Using that strategy, the age in the patron profile and the PC reservation system don't even come into play. John Lolis Coordinator of Computer Systems White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 tel: 1.914.422.1497 fax: 1.914.422.1452 http://whiteplainslibrary.org/ Practically everybody in New York has half a mind to write a book, and does. Groucho Marx On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 6:27 PM, Jane Frasier > wrote: Currently we have a children?s filter that blocks web sites that are deemed to be porn. Then we have a separate filter for adults that allows them to go to porn websites, but not view the photos. Our web filtering appliance and our computer reservation system can be setup this way. We are switching to something different and it seems that we won?t be able to create 2 different policies based on age like we do now. Do you have separate policies for adults and children? Thanks. Jane Frasier Software Support Specialist Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W. 20th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215 P (303) 403-5296 Jane.Frasier at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the Web: http://jeffcolibrary.org ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-27 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-27 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Implementing powerful e-learning strategies in librarianship, academic, and practical sectors makes us think about the IFLA president?s theme, ?Call to Action.? This call to action urges information technology personnel to work on the infrastructure for connecting all available and needed platforms serving this area. E-learning/online education is a noteworthy tool for education and training in general and especially for librarianship and information science fields. Nowadays, the Internet is the best tool of information production in general; the education field has experienced significant gains due to the wide connections offered by the Internet. It currently facilitates a variety of services ranking from a quick virtual lecture to a comprehensive course or program that can offer new perspectives for scholars, professionals, and community members. This session?s goal is to provide complementary coverage of new techniques, infrastructure, and academic and professional aspects of e-learning. *We are particularly interested in proposals which explore these issues:* - The impact of new information technologies on library education - The experiences of LIS educators and the pedagogy for online library education and training - Implementation of e-learning for librarians and library users - Infrastructure for online library education and training - Employer perspectives in using e-learning, e.g. views of human resource managers or supervisors with responsibility for staff development and performance planning and review *Language of the session:* The language of the session is English. However, presenters may also give their talk in any of the IFLA working languages. Simultaneous translation is not guaranteed; therefore, presenters are encouraged to provide the PowerPoint in English to facilitate understanding of the ideas presented. Submission Guidelines *Proposals should include:* 1. Title of proposed presentation 2. An extended structured abstract of the proposed paper of 1,000 words maximum; for information about structured abstracts, see http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/authors/guides/write/abstracts.htm 3. Name(s) of presenter(s) 4. Position or title of presenter(s) 5. Employer or affiliated institution of presenter(s) 6. E-mail address 7. Telephone/fax numbers 8. Short biographical statement(s) regarding the presenter(s) *Please email your proposals to:* *Suzanne Samir* Email: suzanne.samir at bibalex.org and *Lisa Travis* Email: lisa.travis at emory.edu All proposals must be in before *22 March 2016*. Successful candidates will be notified by *21 April** 2016* and must submit the full paper by *14 June 2016*. Details on the format and length of the final paper will be emailed to those candidates whose abstracts are accepted. 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Accepted proposals will be due by August 1, 2016, and can be submitted directly to the Emerald ScholarOne system at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/dlp. If you have any questions, please contact the editor directly. Thanks. Brad Bradford Lee Eden, Ph.D. Editor, *Digital Library Perspectives* Dean of Library Services Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 brad.eden at valpo.edu 219-464-5099 ___________________________________________________ *Digital Library Perspectives (DLP)* Journal history Previously published as *OCLC Systems & Services: International Digital Library Perspectives* *Aims & Scope* *Digital Library Perspectives (DLP) *is a peer-reviewed journal concerned with digital content collections. It publishes research related to the curation and web-based delivery of digital objects collected for the advancement of scholarship, teaching and learning. And which advance the digital information environment as it relates to global knowledge, communication and world memory. The journal aims to keep readers informed about current trends, initiatives, and developments. Including those in digital libraries and digital repositories, along with their standards and technologies. The editor invites contributions on the following, as well as other related topics: - ? Digitization - ? Data as information - ? Archives and manuscripts - ? Digital preservation and digital archiving - ? Digital cultural memory initiatives - ? Usability studies - ? K-12 and higher education uses of digital collections ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This position is responsible for the functional areas of collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, processing, customer relations/marketing, virtual library services, ILS administration, public computing and technology planning, as well as being involved in enterprise wide planning and analysis tasks in concert with other members of the leadership team. To apply visit http://www.arlington-tx.gov/employment/career-opportunities/ Linda M. Evans C&TS Administrator, Library City of Arlington 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010 817.459.6797 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-28 From newcomern at UMKC.EDU Thu Jan 28 14:45:18 2016 From: newcomern at UMKC.EDU (Newcomer, Nara L.) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:45:18 +0000 Subject: Job posting: Outcomes and Assessment Librarian Message-ID: Join our user-centered team at the University of Missouri-Kansas City libraries! Link to the official posting and application instructions plus text of the posting are below. -Nara http://www.umkc.edu/hr/career-opportunities/default.asp. * Academic: Teaching or Research o Librarian-Outcomes & Assessment Librarian - ID# 18852 Outcomes and Assessment Librarian University of Missouri - Kansas City Comprehensive research university library at America's creative crossroads in an affordable and vibrant city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to public services for the position of Outcomes and Assessment Librarian in the UMKC University Libraries. The Outcomes and Assessment Librarian implements major components of the UMKC University Libraries strategic plan to put students at the center and to advance research. This position has primary responsibility for: * Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Outcomes Based Planning and Evaluation (OBPE) process to set priorities and inform decision-making; * Coordinate assessment efforts across the Libraries; * Conduct end-user research; * Pursue personal professional development and contribute to the profession. The position reports to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning. UMKC exemplifies the values of education first, innovation, accountability, diversity, and collaboration. UMKC holds a firm commitment to engage and lead the larger community in a variety of ways appropriate to its status as a forward-thinking cultural, intellectual and educational center. The UMKC University Libraries are in the midst of several facility upgrades that will enhance student learning with collaborative learning spaces and innovative technologies. Minimum Requirements: * Master's degree in Library Science (MLS, MSLS, MLIS, etc.) from an ALA-accredited institution; * A minimum of three (3) years of academic library experience; * An articulated user-centered philosophy; * Library assessment and/or usability experience; * Leadership, project management, or team leadership experience; * Demonstrated strong analytic skills as evidenced through scholarly work or past projects; * Demonstrated ability to work positively and productively with diverse constituencies in a dynamic environment; * Evidenced ability to work in a collegial fashion with undergraduate, professional and graduate students, faculty, researchers, alumni and community members; * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based, service-oriented environment; * Evidence of professional initiative, mature judgment; * Excellent oral, written, planning, and interpersonal skills; * Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track appointment; Preferred qualifications: * Experience conducting and publishing research using the following methodologies: Ethnographic observation, Usability testing, Interviews, Observation, Design activities, and/or Literature reviews; * Experience working in an urban academic environment Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package. Application Instructions: Application materials must be submitted online at http://www.umkc.edu/hr/career-opportunities/default.asp. Applicants must combine all application materials (personal letter of interest with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Applications received by February 21, 2016 will receive priority consideration. For questions about how applicants apply, please call (816) 235-1621, or if you are experiencing technical problems, please call (855) 524-0002. You may address your cover letter to: David Lindahl, Chair of Search Committee. For inquiries, please contact 816-235-1531 or umkcula at umkc.edu UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Affirmative Action at 816-235-1323. Nara Newcomer Head of Music/Media Library | Adjunct Associate Professor, Conservatory of Music and Dance University of Missouri-Kansas City | Miller Nichols Library, Music/Media 800 E. 51st St. | Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 p: 816-235-1679 | f: 816-333-5584 UMKC Music/Media Library on Facebook Nara Newcomer Head of Music/Media Library | Adjunct Associate Professor, Conservatory of Music and Dance University of Missouri-Kansas City | Miller Nichols Library, Music/Media 800 E. 51st St. | Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 p: 816-235-1679 | f: 816-333-5584 UMKC Music/Media Library on Facebook ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From JTidal at CITYTECH.CUNY.EDU Fri Jan 29 10:40:52 2016 From: JTidal at CITYTECH.CUNY.EDU (Junior Tidal) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:40:52 -0500 Subject: code4Lib 31 Message-ID: Hi all, Apologies for x-posting. The Editorial Committee is pleased to submit issue 31 to the community. This issue includes 7 articles, covering issues related to data manipulation, migration, and reconciliation ? as well as discussions around best practices and feature development. We encourage you to explore this issue, engage in the comments, and reach out to the many fine authors that contributed their work to this work. Articles: Bret Davidson and Jason Casden, Beyond Open Source: Evaluating the Community Availability of Software Michael Sutherland, RSS Feed 2.0: The Crux of a Social Media Strategy Ruth Tillman, Extracting, Augmenting, and Updating Metadata in Fedora 3 and 4 Using a Local OpenRefine Reconciliation Service Gregory Wiedeman, Practical Digital Forensics at Accession for Born-Digital Institutional Records Keith Gilbertson and Liz McVoy, Video Playback Modifications for a DSpace Repository Katherine Perdue, Bringing our Internet Archive collection back home: A case study from the University of Mary Washington Rainer Simon, Leif Isaksen, Elton Barker, and Pau de Soto Ca?amares, Peripleo: A Tool for Exploring Heterogeneous Data through the Dimensions of Space and Time Best, Junior Tidal Associate Professor Web Services and Multimedia Librarian New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street, Rm A434 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.260.5481 http://library.citytech.cuny.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-29 From snackeru at UMN.EDU Fri Jan 29 10:59:27 2016 From: snackeru at UMN.EDU (Shane Nackerud) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:59:27 -0600 Subject: Job posting: Publishing Services Librarian Message-ID: The University of Minnesota Libraries are seeking an outgoing, proactive, engaged professional who can develop collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students throughout the University to provide consultations on scholarly publishing topics as well as launching new publications. This professional will also be responsible for creating new tools, programs, and initiatives that respond to changes in scholarly publishing needs. Areas of responsibility include content management of the two publishing platforms we are currently working with, overall management of all new publication launches, the publication proposal review process, and consultations on scholarly publishing topics. For more information, including instructions on how to apply, please see: http://z.umn.edu/ulib354 -- *************************** Shane Nackerud Technology Lead, Library Initiatives University of Minnesota Libraries 239 Walter Library Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-625-7880 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-29 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lgrigsby at LIBRARY.BERKELEY.EDU Sat Jan 30 11:36:21 2016 From: lgrigsby at LIBRARY.BERKELEY.EDU (Lynne E. Grigsby) Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 08:36:21 -0800 Subject: Job posting: Data/GIS Technology Lead Message-ID: Excuse cross postings! Data/GIS Technology Lead #21087 - Job ID: 21087 - Location: Main Campus-Berkeley - Full/Part Time: Full-Time - Regular/Temporary: Regular - Department: Library Administration - *The First Review Date for this job is:* *2/4/2016* About Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley's culture of openness, freedom and acceptance-academic and artistic, political and cultural-make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff. Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html Application Review Date - The First Review Date for this job is: 2/4/2016Departmental Overview The UC Berkeley Library provides scholarly information to all faculty and students in the support of the University's research and instruction mission. The Library Applications & Publishing Group (LAP) provides technical support for Library, including developing, purchasing and/or supporting all types of hardware platforms and software applications. LAP has primary responsibility for supporting and building UC Berkeley Library?s Integrated Library System (ILS), Digital Library, and web presence. The UC Berkeley Library is a leader in the investigation and implementation of advanced digital library services. Areas of current work include scalable digital library system architectures, developing efficient methods for creating digital library content, the long-term preservation of digital materials, and standards for digital objects, digitization, and archival collection descriptions. LAP supports digital library activities by providing managerial and technical analysis, writing programs to create digital content, writing, enhancing, and maintaining tools to publish, create, and manage digital objects, and training staff for projects that add content to our digital library. Responsibilities This position supports the Library?s data applications, including GIS, and other digital library programs and will adopt, adapt, develop and maintain software to provide a web-based geospatial discovery and access portal using open source technologies in an inter-institutional, community-based, development effort. The successful candidate will work to provision the necessary computing systems to support data services and implement and manage spatial data infrastructure, including administration of specialized GIS applications, including geoserver, geohydra, geoblacklight. They will develop software for the import and management of UCB?s GIS data collections., manage data services, e.g., OAI, SOLR API, data set management and access. In addition, they will play an active role in the higher education GIS researcher community, representing the UCB Library in the development of open source and consortial service efforts. This position will be relied on to provide technical expertise to project manager and other Library staff to define application specifications, staffing needs and timeline. In addition they will be relied upon to independently create specifications, design information architecture, coordinate and assign work with other programmers, determine system needs, and follow through with testing and quality control. Required Qualifications - Requires thorough knowledge of applications programming function. - Requires interest in and knowledge of GIS technologies. - Requires advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation. - Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner with both technical and non-technical staff. - Requires ability to understand business needs and how business systems can support those needs. - Must be self motivated, work independently or as part of a team, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills. - Must have advanced skills in web applications, web programming language and object oriented programming concepts. - Requires experience with Perl, PHP, Python, or other programming languages - Knowledge of shell scripting languages, e.g., sh, csh, ksh - Knowledge of data services, e.g., OAI, SOLR API - Demonstrated knowledge of Linux environment, tools, and libraries - Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript, XSTL, and XML - Knowledge of raster and vector resources, geodatabase configuration and management tools (e.g., GeoServer, OpenLayers, OGC standards, etc). - Experience in software engineering in web, solr-lucene, and database-backed application environments, and experience in contributing and/or defining the technical architecture of complex systems. - Experience with, or knowledge of, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails, for application development and enhancements to framework, including plug-ins, engines and gems, for developing and deploying applications. Preferred Qualifications - Has skills needed to develop conversion and system implementation plans. - Knowledge of SQL language and experience with database software, e.g., MySQL - Knowledge of different image formats - Knowledge of CGI and Servlet programming - Experience installing, upgrading, or configuring Apache - Requires knowledge of other related areas of IT. - Knowledge relating to the design and development of applications programs across the organization. - Salary & Benefits - The salary range is $58,700 to $85,000 For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2016-01-30 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From burkejj at MIAMIOH.EDU Sun Jan 31 00:02:23 2016 From: burkejj at MIAMIOH.EDU (Burke, John) Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:02:23 -0500 Subject: Library technology skills survey results Message-ID: *** My apologies for cross-posting this message *** I also apologize for my delay in sharing results from a survey of technologies and technology skills used by librarians and library staff members that I posted here back in March 2015. I am happy to point you toward them at *https://goo.gl/9W2e77 * My thanks to everyone who took time to take the survey. I hope that my results will still be of interest. I solicited responses to it in part to give some context to the technologies and technology skills I discuss in my book, *The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion*. The fifth edition of the book, which includes a chapter devoted to the survey results and further discussion of them, will be published shortly and is available from ALA Neal-Schuman . You may also be interested in my updated list of "Library Technology Awareness Resources" from the new edition of the book at http://miamioh.edu/burkejj/techawareness.html Again, many thanks to everyone! John John J. 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