[Web4lib] Re: Web4lib Digest, Vol 36, Issue 25
Nicole Jebbia
nicole at neflin.org
Wed Mar 26 15:53:12 EDT 2008
We're looking at moving to a CMS for our website, but in order to do so we
need to find a web hosting service. Does anyone have any recommendations?
(drupal site)
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Subject: Web4lib Digest, Vol 36, Issue 25
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1. Re: Lists versus Tags design idiom (Chris Barr)
2. Learning Opportunities Available from Amigos (Christine Peterson)
3. Metadata teaching opportunity at University of WI-Madison
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4. Job announcement: LIBRARY SPECIALIST--EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(sdeng at ccclib.org)
5. Next Kete Community Meeting in Auckland, April 8th
(Walter McGinnis)
6. Sloan Foundation to Give Wikipedia $3 Million (B.G. Sloan)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:25:10 -0400
From: Chris Barr <christopher.barr at villanova.edu>
Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Lists versus Tags design idiom
To: "Walker, David" <dwalker at calstate.edu>
Cc: web4lib <web4lib at webjunction.org>
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Here is a very nice project that uses both lists and tags:
Harvard Law's H2O Playlist: http://h2obeta.law.harvard.edu/
[http://h2obeta.law.harvard.edu/]
You create a list of citations on a topic and then you make that list
findable via tags. Other users can then create new lists from scratch or
based on a list they find. The system tracks the lineage of the
derivatives and suggests other "playlists" with similar items or tags.
--chris
Walker, David wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I have a metasearch application [1] with a 'save record' feature. Right
now, I'm working on giving our users a mechanism to organize those saved
records.
>
> I'm leaning towards using a tagging idiom in the interface [2], but have
some lingering doubts. I've noticed, for example, that tagging is most often
implemented for sites in which the user *generates* the content (e.g.,
blogs, flickr). While sites that allow you to search and save records
usually employ a list metaphor (e.g., amazon [3], istockphoto).
>
> Anyone have a good example of a (non-library) site that allows you to
search and save things, and then *tag* them?
>
> --Dave
>
> [1] http://xerxes.calstate.edu [http://xerxes.calstate.edu/]
<http://xerxes.calstate.edu [http://xerxes.calstate.edu/]>
> [2] mock-up: http://walkertr.csusm.edu/download/saved-records.jpg
[http://walkertr.csusm.edu/download/saved-records.jpg]
<http://walkertr.csusm.edu/download/saved-records.jpg
[http://walkertr.csusm.edu/download/saved-records.jpg]>
> [3] Amazon apparently has a tagging mechanism, too, but it's rather (to
me) obscurely implemented.
>
> -------------------
> David Walker
> Library Web Services Manager
> California State University
> http://xerxes.calstate.edu [http://xerxes.calstate.edu/]
<http://xerxes.calstate.edu [http://xerxes.calstate.edu/]>
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:45:32 -0500
From: "Christine Peterson" <peterson at amigos.org>
Subject: [Web4lib] Learning Opportunities Available from Amigos
To: <web4lib at webjunction.org>
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Amigos has scheduled web-based training in our live online classroom.
Available courses include the following titles. All times below are
Central Time.
To view the details for these sessions, visit:
http://www.amigos.org/?q=node/472#liveonline
[http://www.amigos.org/?q=node/472#liveonline]
Digital Imaging for Text-based Collections
April 15 - 18, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Digital Imaging for Text-based Collections
June 17 - 20, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Metadata for Digitized Resources
April 29 - May 2, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Project Management for Digital Imaging
April 22 - 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Project Management for Digital Imaging
May 20 - 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Social Software in Libraries
March 25 - 28, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
XML: An Overview
May 20 - 23, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
To view the details for these sessions, visit
http://www.amigos.org/?q=node/472#liveonline
[http://www.amigos.org/?q=node/472#liveonline].
For the most up-to-date training schedule, a complete list of courses,
descriptions, and a convenient online registration form, visit
http://www.amigos.org/learning/calendar/
[http://www.amigos.org/learning/calendar/] or contact Chris Brown at
Amigos, 1-800-843-8482, ext. 2829, or brown at amigos.org.
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:56:26 -0500
From: Debra Shapiro <dsshapiro at wisc.edu>
Subject: [Web4lib] Metadata teaching opportunity at University of
WI-Madison
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Lecturer for LIS 875, Topics in information processing & retrieval:
Metadata and Markup Languages
Degree and area of specialization: Minimum of Masters’ degree in
Library & Information Science
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Required: Two years experience in creating/implementing non-MARC
metadata in a library setting, or equivalent teaching experience.
Current familiarity with a range of metadata-related standards,
including specific metadata schemes, such as Dublin Core, EAD, METS,
MODS; XML.
Desired: Knowledge of cataloging rules and bibliographic standards
and their relationship with evolving metadata practices; experience
with digital library projects
Principal duties:
Under the general supervision of the Director of the School of
Library and Information studies, teach LIS 875, Topics in Information
Processing and Retrieval (Topic: Metadata and Markup Languages),
during Intersession 2008. Duties include preparation of the syllabus
(syllabi from previous offerings of the course will be provided) ;
preparing and grading assignments and examinations, and consulting
with students. This course is taught entirely online, and runs for 3
weeks, from May 27 - June 15, 2008.
Please Note: Since this is a short term appointment, no UW PVL
(position vacancy listing) will be posted. To apply, please send a
resume or curriculum vita, cover letter addressing the specific
criteria, and 3 references to:
Debra Shapiro
UW-Madison SLIS
Helen C. White Hall, Rm. 4282
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195
mobile 608 712 6368
FAX 608 263 4849
dsshapiro at wisc.edu
To insure full consideration, applications must be received by: April
15th, 2008
Submission by email or fax is acceptable
dsshapiro at wisc.edu
Debra Shapiro
UW-Madison SLIS
Helen C. White Hall, Rm. 4282
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195
mobile 608 712 6368
FAX 608 263 4849
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:00:29 -0700
From: sdeng at ccclib.org
Subject: [Web4lib] Job announcement: LIBRARY SPECIALIST--EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES
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[calix] LIBRARY SPECIALIST--EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LIBRARY SPECIALIST?EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Contra Costa County Library, California
Monthly Salary Range $4518 - $5770
(plus a generous benefits package)
The Contra Costa County Library in Northern California seeks an
enthusiastic, collegial, and service-oriented Library Specialist?Emerging
Technologies (40 hours/week) to serve as an integral member of a team
providing high-quality public library services in an innovate setting. The
position will play a lead role in expanding the Library?s outreach through
thoughtful and effective use of emerging technologies, such as Web 2.0
applications, and keeping current in the latest developments in library
technology. Under the direction of the Information Systems Project
Manager, the successful candidate will show creativity, initiative, and
flexibility and will work collaboratively within the library, with the
public, and in the profession. The Library seeks a team player who will
contribute to a technologically dynamic organization and help implement
the goals, objectives, and strategies of an ambitious strategic plan.
To arrange an informational interview at the PLA Conference, call (925)
864-7404 between March 25-29, 2008.
Duties associated with this responsibility include, but are not limited
to:
Develop online readers? advisory services
Oversee the transition of first and second tier library reference to
online/virtual services
Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate projects and activities related
to electronic and online reference resources in all formats, including the
Library catalog, Internet resources, online library database resources,
the Library?s Internet and Intranet presence, and local community
information.
Collaborate with library staff to train library customers in online
information seeking
Participate in the management and maintenance of the content of library
Web pages and the staff Intranet
Collaborate with library staff in the development of service unit,
department, or community library web pages, including content development
and management
Increase public awareness and use of the library?s electronic resources
and services.
Assist with collection and delivery of digital resources and services
Identify, evaluate and initiate 2.0 activities (i.e., flickr, meebo,
twitter, blogs, wikis, youtube) for use in library applications
Create a Virtual Library service plan
Maintain statistics
The employment list established from this examination may remain in effect
for six months.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator?s License. Requires
possession of a graduate degree from a school of librarianship accredited
by the American Library Association, and two (2) years of full-time or its
equivalent professional library experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
The application period is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applicants are encouraged to
apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/depart/hr
[http://www.cccounty.us/depart/hr], or, a completed Contra Costa
County employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be
received. Resumes may not be substituted for the official application or
supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications or applications
received without a supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified.
For more information contact Janet Hildebrand, Human Resources Manager,
Contra Costa County Library, (925) 646-6423, jhildebr at ccclib.org
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:40:45 +1300
From: Walter McGinnis <walter at katipo.co.nz>
Subject: [Web4lib] Next Kete Community Meeting in Auckland, April 8th
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
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Hello everyone,
We have scheduled our next Kete Community Meeting in Auckland on April
8th (if you have never heard of Kete, see the "What is Kete?" blurb at
the end of this email or http://kete.net.nz/ [http://kete.net.nz/]). You can
find details
about it here:
http://kete.net.nz/site/topics/show/149-kete-community-day-in-auckland
[http://kete.net.nz/site/topics/show/149-kete-community-day-in-auckland]
We've also created a topic where you can have your say in helping us
shape the programme for the day, it can be found here:
http://kete.net.nz/site/topics/show/150-kete-day-programme-8th-april-2008
[http://kete.net.nz/site/topics/show/150-kete-day-programme-8th-april-2008]
If you are interested in finding out more about the Kete software or
already a member of the Kete community we hope to see you there.
Cheers,
Walter McGinnis
Kete Project Lead
Katipo Communications, Ltd.
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What is Kete?
Kete is an Open Source Ruby on Rails application, released under the
GPL. Initial development has been a partnership between the Horowhenua
Library Trust and Katipo Communications Ltd. funded as part of the
Community Partnership Fund in 2006.
Kete stores, organises, indexes and retrieves all sorts of digital
files including Office documents, PDF's, images, videos, audio such as
spoken word and music, website links, and html pages/text.
Kete encourages you to make links between different items that enable
users to browse your collection. It also faciltates discussion about
items and topics, so you can build understanding and foster
collaboration.
Kete by default is open so that any member of the community can
participate by adding material, or editing entries.
You can make some items private, and some public, and you can make
some areas open to public input, and others "view only".
You can collect lots of detailed information about a "thing" whether
that be a person, or a document, or picture, or you can not require a
lot at all.
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:51:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Web4lib] Sloan Foundation to Give Wikipedia $3 Million
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
Message-ID: <662507.39575.qm at web57115.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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"The nonprofit group behind Wikipedia, the mammoth Internet encyclopedia
built by volunteers, is getting its largest donation ever — $3 million
from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation...Doron Weber, a Sloan Foundation
representative, said in a statement that Wikipedia 'represents a quantum
leap' in the collection and organization of knowledge."
http://tinyurl.com/3yqljp [http://tinyurl.com/3yqljp]
Bernie Sloan
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