From sbokhari at KSU.EDU.SA Sun Apr 1 08:54:49 2012 From: sbokhari at KSU.EDU.SA (Syed Arif Bokhari) Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 15:54:49 +0300 Subject: Survey : Use and Applications of Open Source Software in Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Sandeep! Please send me the link again as this one is not at all opening after several tries. Wishing you all the best. Sincerely Syed Arif Mahmood Bokhari Lecturer/Serials Librarian and Reader's Advisor, College of Medicine Library King Khalid University Hospital King Saud University P.O.Box2925, Deptt.44 Riyadh-11461 Tel:9661-467-1352 (Off). 9661-467-1353 (Off). Mobile:9661-567-999-228 Email:arifmahmood45 at gmail.com arifmahmood45 at yahoo.com ________________________________ From: Web technologies in libraries [WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of SANDEEP BHAVSAR [sandeep.bhavsar at GMAIL.COM] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:14 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Survey : Use and Applications of Open Source Software in Libraries Respected All, I am pursuing my Ph.D and working on dissertation entitled ?Use and Applications of Open Source Software in Libraries.? I would like to invite you to participate in Survey which will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. All data entered will be kept confidential, strictly protected and only be used for this research. To participate in the survey please visit http://tinyurl.com/bqepbd6 Please feel free to share above link to your colleagues in your Institute / Company which will help me to get good response. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. 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This seminar will provide an overview of a number of major local, state, regional, and national initiatives by institutions of higher learning as well as by primary and secondary schools in the U.S. and elsewhere. It will also profile select e-textbook platforms and features and the associated costs and benefits of digital textbook use. This seminar will be a revised and updated version of an in-house presentation that I gave to my library colleagues in late February 2012 [ http://bit.ly/xXucIG ]. In addition to the individual ISU initiatives of which I am aware, I am greatly interested in learning of other local projects for incorporation within my forthcoming library seminar presentation. I am particularly interested in digital textbook initiatives that are currently being planned as well as those with active library involvement. Thanks for your assistance ! 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The goal of Schema.org is "to improve the display of search results, making it easier for people to find the right web pages." The Schema.org initiative has emerged as a focal point for publishers of structured data in Web pages, especially but not exclusively in the commercial sector. This webinar will explore how the publication methods of Schema.org relate to the methods used to publish Linked Data. Must data providers commit to one or the other, or can the two approaches exist side-by-side, even reinforcing each other? TOPICS AND SPEAKERS Dan Brickley is best known for his work on Web standards in the W3C community, where he helped create the Semantic Web project and many of its defining technologies. Dan is currently working on outreach activities related to the Schema.org initiative. Previous work included six years on the W3C technical staff, establishing ILRT's Semantic Web group at the University of Bristol, and more recently at Joost, an Internet TV start-up, and at the Vrije University Amsterdam. He has been involved with resource discovery metadata since 1994 when he published the first HTML Philosophy guide on the Web, and has been exploring distributed, collaborative approaches to "finding stuff" ever since. Thomas Baker, Chief Information Officer of the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative, has recently co-chaired the W3C Semantic Web Deployment Working Group and the W3C Incubator Group on Library Linked Data. REGISTRATION Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 12:00 pm Eastern on April 25, 2012. Discounts are available for NISO and DCMI members and students. Can't make it on the webinar date/time? Register now and gain access to the recorded archive for one year. NISO/DCMI are holding four joint webinars in 2012. Register for three and receive the 4th for free. (If you want this package and missed the first webinar on February 22, you can still subscribe and receive the recorded version of the February webinar.) For more information and to register, visit the event webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2012/dcmi/linked_data/ Cynthia Hodgson Technical Editor / Consultant National Information Standards Organization chodgson at niso.org 301-654-2512 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-02 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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K.R.MullaLibrarian,VTU, Belgaum, Karnataka, India www.vtu.ac.in ***************************************************************************************************** Dear all, ? I am happy to inform you that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is organizing two day National Conference on ?Trends in Developing and Managing E-Resources in Libraries?, scheduled to be held during 3rd week of May 2012. ? ??????????? The following themes have been identified: ? Types of e-resources and its utilities; Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources,; Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; Organization of e-resources using Open Source Software (OSS); Need for management of e-resources; Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; Strategic planning and management of e-resources; Provision to access virtual e-resources; Effective usage ?of e-resources; Optimum usage of e-resources; Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. ? The interested participants are hereby requested to gear up to submit full text articles to ?vtuerm12 at gmail.com ?krmulla at vtu.ac.in? ? ? ? ? ?? ? The detailed program and dates will be announced shortly, For the details please visit our ?conference website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com ? ? ? With regards Dr.K.R.Mulla Librarian and Organizing Secretary VTU, Belgaum-590018, Karnataka, India +91-9449873452 (O) +91-9448031969 (P) +91-831-2498192 (Fax) +91-831-2498191 (Land) E-mail: vtuerm12 at gmail.com ??????????? ?krmulla at vtu.ac.in ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-03-30 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-03 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From krmulla at GMAIL.COM Tue Apr 3 03:57:07 2012 From: krmulla at GMAIL.COM (Dr.K.R. Mulla) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 13:27:07 +0530 Subject: Fwd: Two Day National Conference on =?windows-1252?Q?=93Trends_in_Developing_and_Managing_E-Resources_in_L?= =?windows-1252?Q?ibraries=94_?= at VTU Belgaum In-Reply-To: <1333437705.16342.YahooMailClassic@web192305.mail.sg3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: *Dear Sir,* *Greeting for the day* *Thank you for your mail.* *Paper Submission Deadline : 30.04.2012* *Notification of Acceptance / Rejection : 10.05.2012* *We have applied for the ISBN for conference proceedings. * *Please send your article along with registration fees of Rs.500.00 to the Finance office VTU, payable at Belgaum, Karnataka, India.* * * *Further we will let you know the details shortly. * On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:51 PM, rohilla ajay wrote: > thanks a lot sir > but there is problem sir i can attained the > conference. > may i send you a article? > > how can i got certificate for the same > > > > > with regards > > *Ajay Rohilla* > *Chief Librarian* > HIT Group of Institution > Asodha, Bahadurgarh, > Distt.- Jhajjar (Haryana) > Contact No. 09034903016 > > > > > --- On *Fri, 30/3/12, Dr.K.R. Mulla * wrote: > > > From: Dr.K.R. Mulla > Subject: [WEB4LIB] Fwd: Two Day National Conference on ?Trends in > Developing and Managing E-Resources in Libraries? at VTU Belgaum > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Date: Friday, 30 March, 2012, 12:56 PM > > *Dear Moderator,* > > * > * > > *Sorry for the cross posting,* > > * > * > > *Please arrange to post this message to the forum.* > > * > * > > *K.R.Mulla* > > *Librarian,* > > *VTU, Belgaum, Karnataka, India* > > *www.vtu.ac.in* > > * > * > > * > ***************************************************************************************************** > * > > *Dear all,* > > * * > > *I am happy to inform you that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University > (VTU) is organizing two day National Conference on ?Trends in Developing > and Managing E-Resources in Libraries?, scheduled to be held during 3rdweek of May 2012. > * > > * * > > * The following themes have been identified:* > > * * > > - *Types of e-resources and its utilities;* > - *Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources,;* > - *Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources;* > - *Latest trends in collection development of e-resources;* > - *Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing > e-resources;* > - *Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources;* > - *Organization of e-resources using Open Source Software (OSS);* > - *Need for management of e-resources;* > - *Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources;* > - *Strategic planning and management of e-resources;* > - *Provision to access virtual e-resources;* > - *Effective usage of e-resources;* > - *Optimum usage of e-resources;* > - *Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals;* > - *Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits.* > > * * > > *The interested participants are hereby requested to gear up to submit > full text articles to* > > * vtuerm12 at gmail.com * > > * krmulla at vtu.ac.in * > > * * > > *The detailed program and dates will be announced shortly, For the > details please visit our conference website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com * > > * * > > * * > > * * > > *With regards* > > *Dr.K.R.Mulla* > > *Librarian and Organizing Secretary* > > *VTU, Belgaum-590018, Karnataka, India* > > *+91-9449873452 (O)* > > *+91-9448031969 (P)* > > *+91-831-2498192 (Fax)* > > *+91-831-2498191 (Land)* > > *E-mail: vtuerm12 at gmail.com * > * krmulla at vtu.ac.in * > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-03-30 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-03 > > -- Dr. K. 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URL: From announce at DUBLINCORE.NET Tue Apr 3 09:38:16 2012 From: announce at DUBLINCORE.NET (DCMI Announce) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 06:38:16 -0700 Subject: NISO/DCMI Webinar with Dan Brickley: Schema.org and Linked Data Message-ID: ***Please excuse the cross-posting*** =============================================================== NISO/DCMI Webinar: Schema.org and Linked Data: Complementary Approaches to Publishing Data PRESENTER: Dan Brickley DATE: April 25, 2012 TIME: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern (17:00-18:30 UTC) INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2012/dcmi/linked_data/ =============================================================== ABOUT THE WEBINAR Schema.org--a collaboration of the Google, Yahoo!, and Bing search engines--provides a way to include structured data in Web pages. Since its introduction in June 2011, the Schema.org vocabulary has grown to cover descriptive terms for content such as movies, music, organizations, TV shows, products, locations, news items, and job listings. The goal of Schema.org is "to improve the display of search results, making it easier for people to find the right web pages." The Schema.org initiative has emerged as a focal point for publishers of structured data in Web pages, especially but not exclusively in the commercial sector. This webinar will explore how the publication methods of Schema.org relate to the methods used to publish Linked Data. Must data providers commit to one or the other, or can the two approaches exist side-by-side, even reinforcing each other? TOPICS AND SPEAKERS Dan Brickley is best known for his work on Web standards in the W3C community, where he helped create the Semantic Web project and many of its defining technologies. Dan is currently working on outreach activities related to the Schema.org initiative. Previous work included six years on the W3C technical staff, establishing ILRT's Semantic Web group at the University of Bristol, and more recently at Joost, an Internet TV start-up, and at the Vrije University Amsterdam. He has been involved with resource discovery metadata since 1994 when he published the first HTML Philosophy guide on the Web, and has been exploring distributed, collaborative approaches to "finding stuff" ever since. Thomas Baker, Chief Information Officer of the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative, has recently co-chaired the W3C Semantic Web Deployment Working Group and the W3C Incubator Group on Library Linked Data. REGISTRATION Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 12:00 pm Eastern (16:00 UTC) on April 25, 2012. Discounts are available for NISO and DCMI members and students. Can't make it on the webinar date/time? Register now and gain access to the recorded archive for one year. NISO/DCMI are holding four joint webinars in 2012. Register for three and receive the 4th for free. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2012/dcmi/linked_data/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-03 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Thu Apr 5 14:39:02 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:39:02 +0000 Subject: ComETS 2012 Symposium Recordings Now Available In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A803286775@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Apologies for Receipt of Duplicate Postings *** Colleagues ComETS 2012 Symposium Recordings Now Available /Gerry ... [T]he focus of the symposium will be on mobile computing and mobile-enabled computing strategies. ComETS is an Iowa State University community that promotes dialog and events focused on technology in learning & teaching. ComETS is a university-wide community where ideas and resources can be shared, and debate can occur on future technology directions at ISU. ComETS is open to all interested ISU faculty and staff. [snip] March 22 2012 / Noon to 5:00 PM / Memorial Union Schedule of Events 12:00-1:00 / Sun Room > eText Panel Discussion > A/V > [52:48] 1:00 -2:30 / Sun Room > Keynote by Dr. George Saltsman, Executive Director of the Adams Center for Teaching & Learning at Abilene Christian University Empowering the Academy for the Digital Age We live in the golden age of information. Digital technologies are transforming the world. Universal access to information has reshaped industries, governments, and human society. Despite this exponential growth, formal teaching and learning remain largely unchanged. As we collectively consider the future of the academy, the digital world continues to evolve without us. Will the historical ideals of traditional education continue or decline into extinction? This presentation addresses why and how mobile computing, digital textbooks and the ubiquity of information will ultimately transform the academy as we know it A/V > [60:16] 2:45-3:30 / Various locations in the MU ? Lightning Strikes Short (10 minute maximum) presentations from members of the ISU community on technology projects, instructional strategies, or new technology experimentation Enhancing Student Learning with Lecture Paticipation Software [11:37] Fast Feedback with Thinkspace [15:40] iPods in s Distance Internship [11:13] Learning English Grammar on the Go [10:46] Open Access Publishing with the new ISU Digital Repository [11:15] Thinkspace: A Learning Tool to Gain Analytical and Diagnostic Reasoning Skills [15:02] Technology and the Iowa State Experience : ComETS Student Survey, 2012 [13:03] 3:30-4:45 / Gold Room ? Student Panel on Mobile Technology > A/V > [58:26] [snip] Source and Links To A/V Available via [http://bit.ly/HLI4PQ ] Of related interest ?Library Mobile: Abilene Christian University: An Exemplar Mobile University.? Searcher 19, no.3 (April 2011): 34-37. Fulltext available via [ http://bit.ly/lMSx3u ] (5 April 2012). Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 "The Future is Already Here, It's Just Not Evenly Distributed." / William Gibson ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-05 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bhow at LOC.GOV Thu Apr 5 14:59:22 2012 From: bhow at LOC.GOV (Howard, Barrie) Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 14:59:22 -0400 Subject: JCDL 2012 registration opens today, April 5 Message-ID: Dear Colleagues: Registration for the 12th ACM/IEEE-Computer Society Joint Conference on Digital Libraries is now open, and available from https://www.regonline.com/jcdl2012. A preliminary schedule and other conference-related details are available from http://www.jcdl2012.info. JCDL 2012 is a major international forum focusing on digital libraries and associated technical, practical, organizational, and social issues. JCDL encompasses the many meanings of the term digital libraries, including (but not limited to) new forms of information institutions and organizations; operational information systems with all manner of digital content; new means of selecting, collecting, organizing, distributing, and accessing digital content; theoretical models of information media, including document genres and electronic publishing; and theory and practice of use of managed content in science and education. Please forgive cross-posting, Barrie Howard JCDL 2012 General Co-chair ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-05 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gregory.bonnet at UNICAEN.FR Fri Apr 6 09:59:35 2012 From: gregory.bonnet at UNICAEN.FR (=?windows-1252?Q?Gr=E9gory_Bonnet?=) Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 15:59:35 +0200 Subject: 2nd CFP : 1st Workshop on Rights and Duties of Autonomous Agents (RDA2) at ECAI 2012 In-Reply-To: <71F5653F-24AC-4834-ADA3-D9E37C81DCAF@emse.fr> Message-ID: With apologies for multiple posting. Please forward to interested parties. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd Call for Papers -------------------------------------------------------------------- --RDA2-- "Rights and Duties of Autonomous Agents'' Workshop at ECAI 2012 August 27 or 28, 2012 Montpellier, France https://rda2-2012.greyc.fr/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- The autonomous decision capability embedded in software or robot agents is one of the major issues of Artificial Intelligence. It is a core property for AI applications such as e-commerce, serious games, ambient computing, social or collective robotics, companion robots, unmanned vehicles. Autonomous agents decide and act in a given context or environment and under domain constraints, and possibly interact with other agents or human beings e.g. to share tasks or to execute tasks on behalf of others. It is thus important to define regulation and control mechanisms to ensure sound and consistent behaviours both at the agent?s individual level and at the multi-agent level. Organisation models, conversation policies, normative systems, constraints, logical frameworks address the problem of how agents? autonomous behaviours should be controlled, paving the way for formal or pragmatic definitions of agents? Rights and Duties. The issue is all the more important as autonomous agents may encounter new situations, evolve in open environments, interact with agents based on different design principles, act on behalf of human beings and share common resources. For instance: should an autonomous agent take over the control from a human operator? under which circumstances? The aim of this workshop is to promote discussions and exchanges on the different issues raised by autonomous agents? Rights and Duties and models that can be proposed to represent and reason on Rights and Duties. TOPICS OF INTEREST We encourage contributions from the following research and application areas: ? Autonomous agents and privacy protection ? Rights and duties for learning agents ? Authority sharing between autonomous agents and human users or operators ? Rights and duties of autonomous agents towards other agents; towards human users or operators ? Rights and duties of human users or operators towards autonomous agents (especially robots) ? Consistency, conflicts among rights and duties in multi-agent and human/agent systems ? Mutual intelligibility, explanations ? Rights and duties vs failures ? Rights and duties of autonomous agents and ethical issues ? Control of autonomous agents within organisations, institutions, normative systems ? Sociology and law in the modelling of rights and duties: authority, power, dependence, penalty, contracts ? Trust and reputation for autonomous agents regulation ? Emergence and evolution of rights and duties ? Knowledge representation and models for rights and duties ? Reasoning on rights and duties ? Validation of rights and duties in autonomous agents IMPORTANT DATES June 1st 2012: workshop paper submission deadline June 28th 2012: notification to authors July 9th 2012: camera ready copy submission August 27 or 28, 2012: workshop date SUBMISSION DETAILS Papers must not exceed SIX (6) pages in pdf format, using the ECAI formatting style: http://people.cs.kuleuven.be/%7Eluc.deraedt/ecai2012-style.zip Submissions are via EasyChair at: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=rda22012 The workshop proceedings will be published as CEUR proceedings. In addition, the organizers will apply for a special issue of an international journal where extended versions of selected papers of the workshop shall be published. For further information on the workshop:https://rda2-2012.greyc.fr/ -- Gr?gory Bonnet Assistant Professor (MAD Team - GREYC) www.gregory.bonnet.free.fr ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-06 From shelm at RADFORD.EDU Fri Apr 6 12:15:07 2012 From: shelm at RADFORD.EDU (Steve Helm) Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 12:15:07 -0400 Subject: Position Announcement: Radford University-Coordinator of Library Technology Message-ID: Coordinator of Library Technology McConnell Library Radford University, VA John P. McConnell Library at Radford University seeks a creative, enthusiastic, user-oriented library technologist to join a team of library faculty committed to providing world-class technology support to our academic community. The Coordinator of Library Technology is primarily responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust information technology platform supporting the Library's mission. Responsible for the administration of the Library Information Technology Department, supervision of the department, library technology budgets and purchases. Required Qualifications: Master's in Library Science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Extensive study and experience in Information Technology administration/management in academic libraries, and on wide variety of IT platforms. Extensive experience with integrated library systems and proxy servers. Experience with library technology planning and budgeting. Experience with development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust information technology platform that supports the mission of academic libraries. Supervisory experience. Extensive and broad knowledge and experience with computer networks, library automation systems, server management, content management systems, and programming languages. Demonstrated success in teaching and training. Strong evidence of interest and ability in applying innovative technologies to enhance library services. Demonstrated understanding of the role and possibilities of technology in the teaching, learning, and research pursuits of a medium sized university. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Mac OS-X, UNIX/LINUX, MS-WIN7, HTML, DHTML, CSS, CGI, RSS, Java, Javascript, SQL/MySQL, ASP, PHP, Innovative Interfaces Millennium/Encore, EZ-Proxy, ILLIAD, ePrints, learning management systems, Drupal or other CMS platforms, dynamic web applications, Wordpress, presentation software, graphics and multimedia applications, a variety of open source technologies and protocols, an understanding of library technology end- user needs, and a variety of office and internet applications. Demonstrated ability to prepare successful grant proposals for technology projects. Experience in website, intranet, and digital asset repository design and management. The Coordinator of Library Technology serves as department head for Library Technology, and supervises two classified staff and two A/P positions. This is a full time, administrative/professional faculty position. Salary commensurate with qualifications or experience. All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.radford.edu to be considered for the position. All new hires to Radford University will be subject to E-Verify beginning June 1, 2011. E-Verify is administered by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS - Verification Division and the Social Security Administration and allows participating employers to electronically verify employment eligibility. Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-06 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Sat Apr 7 18:53:16 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 22:53:16 +0000 Subject: Campus Technology 2012 > Digital Textbooks In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A8032873B4@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Apologies for Receipt of Duplicate Postings *** Colleagues/ Scheduled presentations on Digital Textbooks at Campus Technology 2012 * Valuing eTexbooks: Business Students Report on Their Use of eTexts * eTextbook Use by Faculty and Students in a Small Liberal Arts University * Shifting Sand: Serving Students on Course Materials in a Changing World * Integrating Student Response System, Note-Taking Tools, and Assessment with eTextbooks Links to Abstracts and Presenters Available At/Via [ http://bit.ly/HJuo4T ] /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 [ http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ] ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Topic pages ? that adds a dynamic component to articles published in the journal, as explained in the accompanying editorial ... [more] Source and Link To Fulltext Available Via [ http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2012/03/plos-computational-biology-goes-wiki.html ] BTW: In 2005, I gave an invited presentation at the TICER intenational conference at Tilburg University, The Netherlands, titled "Wikis: Disruptive Technologies for Dynamic Possibilities? The presentation reviews the general nature and structure of select wikis, the features and functions of popular wiki software engines, and describes the content and use of wikis by select businesses, colleges and universities, and libraries.The presentation also speculated about the wiki as an environment, framework, and venue for Disruptive Scholarship, my proposed model for alternative scholarly authorship, review, and publishing. A Link to the PPT is Available at [ http://disruptivescholarship.blogspot.com/ ] More recently, I gave a presentation at the _Science in the 21st Century_ conference in Waterloo, Canada, titled "The Wiki: An Environment For Scholarly Conversation and Publishing" A "wiki is a ... collaborative space ... because of its total freedom, ease of access, and use, [and] simple and uniform navigational conventions ... ." "[It] ... is also a way to organize and cross-link knowledge ..." Ward Cunningham, Father of The Wiki (Leuf and Cunningham, 2001, 16). Most wikis provide the user with a set of navigation or utility tools such as the ability to create and edit a page, view recently changed pages, and rollback to previous page versions. In addition, many wikis include a discussion forum for proposed page changes. Among its many perceived benefits are its potential for facilitating a more creative environment and expanding knowledgebase, and a significant ability to harness the power of diverse point-of-views in creating collaborative works. In this presentation, we will speculate on the Wiki as a digital environment that not only supports current scholarly practices, but more importantly, offers a framework for their enhancement and transformation. Access to the PPT as well as associated A/V is available via [ http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2008/09/wiki-environment-for-scholarly.html ] Enjoy ! Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Summary / Fulltext / Links Available Via [ tp://bit.ly/Ho07JX ] Also of potential / related interest The Decline and Fall of the Library Empire / Steve Coffman [http://bit.ly/HD3wUu ] /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Tehnology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-08 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From timmcgeary at GMAIL.COM Mon Apr 9 11:40:56 2012 From: timmcgeary at GMAIL.COM (Tim McGeary) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:40:56 -0400 Subject: Senior Library Systems Analyst at Lehigh University Message-ID: Lehigh University is currently looking for a Senior Library Systems Analyst. This position performs professional and technical duties in support of the digital library and library applications & systems. This position provides business analysis functions for library management applications, provides system administration for Linux-based application servers, and manages the Library's Drupal powered website. This position will serve as the technical contact for Kuali OLE and third-party library applications. *Responsibilities:* 1. Manage and support systems for direct user access to online electronic library materials, such as Kuali OLE, SFX, EZProxy, and the XC NCIP Toolkit 2. Manage and support systems for digital library (DL) and special collections access and content management, such as CONTENTdm, VuDL, Omeka, and locally-created database applications. 3. Manage and support Drupal content management system for Library website and blog 4. Perform business analysis functions (business, workflow, and data requirements) for library management applications, including Kuali OLE, VuFind, and Digital Library. *Qualifications:* 1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 2. Three to five years related work experience 3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 4. Solid analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently 5. Excellent computer skills with experience with system/programming techniques, specifically in Linux, Drupal, PHP, and MySQL, as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Additional experience with Java, Oracle, CONTENTdm, SFX preferred but not required. 6. Ability to create and manipulate databases 7. Ability to program at an intermediate level 8. Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks and credit history based upon the requirements of the position This position will be open until filled; first review of applications will begin on Monday May 7, 2012. To see the full position description and to apply for this position, please go to: https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=7146&job=sr-library-systems-analyst (apologies for the cross posting) -- Tim McGeary Team Leader, Library Technology Lehigh University 610-758-4998 tim.mcgeary at lehigh.edu timmcgeary at gmail.com GTalk/Yahoo/Skype/Twitter: timmcgeary 484-938-TMCG (Google Voice) ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-09 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Serials Librarian 45, no.2 (2003): 87-123. Self-archived at: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/NewAge.pdf (9 April 2012) McKiernan, Gerry. ?New Age Navigation: Innovative E-Journal Interfaces.? Presentation delivered at Internet Librarian 2003, Monterey Convention Center, Monterey, CA, November 3, 2003. Self-archived at: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/NewAgeIL.ppt (9 April2012) [75+ slides] ; Director?s Cut self-archived at http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/NewAge.ppt (9 April 2012) [120+ slides] Thanks to Nick Tomaiuolo / MLS > Central Connecticut State University For The Word(le) [:-) Also of possible interest > Periodic Table Of Visualization Methods Note: Don't Forget to Roll-Over the Source Page 'elements' [ http://bit.ly/IaFX7F ] BTW: In my spare time I remain interested in Sensory Information Navigation Systems [ http://bit.ly/GzWYLg ] Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://sensory-information-navigation.blogspot.com/ #ejournals #sciverse #visualization #wordle ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-09 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As part of an expanding technology team, the Web Applications Developer is charged for designing, programming, and/or adapting existing web tools to augment and enhance the Library?s various web-based systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and augmenting the Library?s Drupal-based web site (library.northeastern.edu), as well as contributing to the development of other core services, such as the Digital Repository Service, remote service systems, and the online catalog, and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in IS and across campus, and participate in an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library technologies. Qualifications for this exciting position include: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent experience). Excellent knowledge of database-driven web development using PHP. Experience with Drupal strongly preferred. Experience with front-end development (CSS, XHTML, JQuery, etc.). Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform compatibility and accessibility techniques. Experience with Open Source software. Ability to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST desirable. Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training and best practices encoding guidelines Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment. Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines. Experience with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable. Questions about this position or Northeastern?s digital library program should be sent to Patrick Yott at p.yott at neu.edu. About Northeastern University Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. See northeastern.edu for more information About Snell Library at Northeastern University The Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. Resources include over 900,000 print volumes, 206,500 e-books, and 70,225 electronic journals. The Snell Library building welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year on the Boston campus and the Library?s web site serves users around the world. The Library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a growing focus on networked information, and extensive special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives by developing its digital repository, digitizing unique collections, constructing integrated collaborative spaces, and fostering the adoption of digital media and the creation of new knowledge. Northeastern University Libraries leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. See library.northeastern.edu for more information. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; first consideration will go to those received by April 15, 2012. To apply for this position, and to view job grade and salary information, please visit: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/ Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-09 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jill.emery at GMAIL.COM Mon Apr 9 16:56:07 2012 From: jill.emery at GMAIL.COM (Jill Emery) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:56:07 -0700 Subject: ER&L 2012 Conference Wrap-Up Message-ID: Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2012 ER&L Conference! If you attended the conference either online or in person, please fill out the conference evaluation here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTMVVW6 If you're intrigued to see what the conference was all about, here's a link to the freely available opening plenary session: http://www.electroniclibrarian.com/erl-keynote-speakers-live-session Look for other sessions to be added to the ER&L web site in the coming months & follow us on twitter at: ERandL or friend us on Facebook at the Electronic Resources & Libraries page to get the announcements about these sessions as they are posted. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-09 From bzhang at CSUS.EDU Tue Apr 10 12:54:36 2012 From: bzhang at CSUS.EDU (Zhang, Bin) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:54:36 +0000 Subject: Integration with BlackBoard Message-ID: Our campus has recently migrated from WebCT to BlackBoard 9. We would like to use this opportunity to integrate library services into Blackboard. I wonder what other libraries have already done this area and how it works for you. I am especially interested in solutions that are at LMS level (as supposed to course-level), things like a library module, a library tab, etc. If your campus has done work in this area, please email me offline. I will be happy to summarize if there is enough interests. Thank you very much for your help! --- Bin Zhang Digital Information Services Librarian Library 3501D Library Systems & IT Services, University Library California State University, Sacramento 2000 State University Drive East, Sacramento, CA 95819-6039 (916) 278-5664 (O); (916) 278-3891 (F) bzhang AT csus DOT edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From griesner at CCBCMD.EDU Tue Apr 10 13:31:09 2012 From: griesner at CCBCMD.EDU (Giles Riesner) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:31:09 -0400 Subject: Integration with BlackBoard Message-ID: We too are a III Library and have migrated from WebCT to BlacBoard 9. We're looking into getting III's "Course Integration with Blackboard" product which supposedly could link course reserves and provide students the ability to get to the databases without a separate login. Ask your sales rep and I'm sure they can give you a few names of current sites using it and pricing. Regards, Giles W. Riesner, Jr. | Lead Library Technician , Library Technology The Community College of Baltimore County | 800 South Rolling Road | Catonsville, MD 21228 USA Phone: 1-443-840-2736 | Fax: 1-410-455-6436 | Email: griesner at ccbcmd.edu CCBC. The incredible value of education ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-10 From announce at DUBLINCORE.NET Tue Apr 10 16:35:28 2012 From: announce at DUBLINCORE.NET (DCMI Announce) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:35:28 -0700 Subject: Five years on: major conference on libraries and the Semantic Web, 27 April 2012 - Final announcement Message-ID: There are still places available for the Seminar ?Five years on?, marking the five years of progress in library linked data since the ?London Meeting? of 2007. The Seminar takes place on Friday 27 April 2012, 09.00/30 to 17.00. The venue for the Seminar is the British Library, St. Pancras, London. The final list of speakers for the Seminar includes: * Mikael Nilsson, Google * Edmund Chamberlain, Cambridge University Library * Alan Danskin, British Library * Barbara Tillett, Joint Steering Committee for the Development of RDA (JSC) * Robina Claphan, Europeana * Mirna Willer, IFLA ISBD Review Group * Pat Riva, IFLA FRBR Review Group * Thomas Baker, DCMI * Gordon Dunsire, IFLA Namespaces Technical Group and DCMI * Diane Hillmann, DCMI and Metadata Management Associates * Owen Stephens, JISC The London Meeting of 31 April/1 May 2007 stimulated significant development of Semantic Web representations of the major international bibliographic metadata models, including IFLA?s Functional Requirements family and the International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD), and MARC as well as RDA itself. Attention is now beginning to focus on the management and sustainability of this activity, and the development of high-level semantic and data structures to support library applications. Registration for the Seminar has been set at USD 190 (including VAT), which includes lunch and refreshments for two breaks. Further information and online registration is available at: http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/BibData/fyo Please note that registration for the DCMI meetings on Thursday 26 April has now closed, as all places have been taken. Cheers, and apologies for cross-posting. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-10 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Wed Apr 11 12:38:12 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:38:12 +0000 Subject: Think Like A Startup: A White Paper to Inspire Library Entrepreneurialism < Brian Mathews In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Julia/ Thanks for your interest and comment. One of my favorite quotes is "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." / Alan Kay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Kay One of my quotes that is a favorite is " !!! Our Minds Must Not Be Confined Nor Defined By Our Place Or Time Or Technology !!! " [ http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/2010/07/our-minds-must-not-be-confined-nor.html ] Regards, /Gerry ________________________________ From: Paris, Julia [jparis at uj.ac.za] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 4:50 AM To: McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]; diglib at infoserv.inist.fr; ifla-l at infoserv.inist.fr; WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Cc: McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] Subject: RE: Think Like A Startup: A White Paper to Inspire Library Entrepreneurialism < Brian Mathews Dear Gerry Thanks for a thought provoking article By Dean Mathews. Just to share: I was fortunate to sit on a Board of what is called a Section 21 Company, located in the Papermaking Industry in South Africa. Our university does the R&D of this company and facilitate the testing of innovative methodologies as well. Entrepreneurial leadership was and still is the only way to steer such a company through the turbulence of uncertainty. As a Board we did so through continuous organizational development discussions around good governance, oversight of implementation of change strategies, changing managers for continuous new innovative leadership, possibility thinking, addressing beneficiary needs in South African rural areas where we had to oversee capacity building of rural area small business entrepreneurs, oversee implementation of R&D, and proposing solutions for profits and sustainability. Even though the industries differ, these are all the dynamics I do find myself in in a major university library struggling to keep up with the turbulence of change and uncertainty in an age where information is exploding through cutting edge advancement in technology and social networking. Needless to say, the challenges were many and the experience gained invaluable. Representation on this Board was one of my best opportunities as a librarian to kick-start possibility thinking within me. When I took up the position on the Board, I had no clue that it would even influence my library leadership and management thinking and style. It did in a radical way. It was a struggle to process the many outdated paradigms accumulated over 28years of library service and embrace transformative approaches and inner self-talk. It was a very exciting experience, but also a very steep birth by fire. Fortunately, I was blessed with a team of very experienced mentors around me to teach and mentor me. I have learnt that to think like an entrepreneur breaks all the rules of everything we have ever known as people, let alone librarians, managers and leaders. I will remain forever grateful for my life changing experience. So, my question to us as librarians is: are we bold enough to give up what we have known for so long to venture out into seas that is unfamiliar to us? In the entrepreneurial paradigm uncertainty is the only certainty there is. I now embrace the idea of thinking transformation and not change, however, always urge facilitation of such a process. It cannot and will not happen just like that. It?s a choice?and a decision. I think we should also look at other industries and learn from them. I hope this stimulate more thoughts? Regards Julia Paris University of Johannesburg From: McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] [mailto:gerrymck at iastate.edu] Sent: 08 April 2012 10:18 PM To: diglib at infoserv.inist.fr; ifla-l at infoserv.inist.fr; WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Cc: McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] Subject: [IFLA-L] Think Like A Startup: A White Paper to Inspire Library Entrepreneurialism < Brian Mathews *** Apologies for Receipt of Duplicate Postings *** Colleagues/ IMHO > A Great Synthesis and Thought-Piece from Brian Mathews, Associate Dean > Learning and Outreach > Te University Libraries of Virginia Tech This document is intended to inspire transformative thinking using insight into startup culture and innovation methodologies. It?s a collection of talking points intended to stir the entrepreneurial spirit in library leaders at every level. Facing the Future > We don?t just need change > we need breakthrough, paradigm-shifting, transformative, disruptive ideas. Summary / Fulltext / Links Available Via [ tp://bit.ly/Ho07JX ] Also of potential / related interest The Decline and Fall of the Library Empire / Steve Coffman [http://bit.ly/HD3wUu ] /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Tehnology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ This email and all contents are subject to the following disclaimer: http://disclaimer.uj.ac.za ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marcello.bax at GMAIL.COM Wed Apr 11 15:51:35 2012 From: marcello.bax at GMAIL.COM (Marcello Bax) Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:51:35 -0300 Subject: 1st CFP : ONTOBRAS - MOST 5th Research Seminar of Ontologies in Brazil Message-ID: With apologies for multiple posting. Please forward to interested parties. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Call for Papers -------------------------------------------------------------------- ONTOBRAS - MOST 5th Research Seminar of Ontologies in Brazil 7th International Workshop on Metamodels, Ontologies, Semantic Technologies September 17 - 19, 2012 ? Recife/PE - Brasil http://www.lscabral.netai.net/ontobras-most2012 Co-located event: 1st Workshop on Semantic Web and Amazonian Biodiversity Ontology Ontology is a cross-disciplinary field concerning with the study of concepts and theories that support the building of shared conceptualizations of specific domains. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the application of ontologies to solve modeling and classification problems in diverse areas such as Computer Science, Information Science, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistic, Knowledge Management and many others. The Ontology Research Seminar in Brazil foresees an opportunity and scientific environment in which researchers and practitioners from Information Sciences and Computer Science can exchange the theories, methodologies, languages, tools and experience related to the ontology development and application. In particular, this Fifth Edition of the Ontology Research Seminar is being held simultaneously with the Seventh Edition of International Workshop on Metamodels, Ontologies, Semantic Technologies and the First Workshop on Semantic Web and Amazonian Biodiversity Ontology, putting forward the effort of the research community in integrating the previous events about Ontologies that has happened in Brazil in recent years, in order to create a unique highly scientifically qualified international forum for presenting and discussing the subject. Therefore, we provide a non-comprehensive list of areas and researchers? communities from which we expect to receive submissions: - Information Science, for instance working with ontologies, thesauri, knowledge management among other applications, - Databases, for instance working with semantic data integration, linked open data, among other applications, - Artificial Intelligence, for instance working with knowledge based systems, agents, ontology reasoning, among other applications - Software Engineering, for instance working with conceptual modeling, Business Process Models, among other applications, - Informatics in Education, for instance working with Educational Ontologies , Semantic Web-based Educational Standards, among other applications, - Linguistics and philosophy, working with natural language processing using ontologies, theories of representation, among other applications. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit theoretical, technical and practical research contributions that directly or indirectly address the issues above. Particularly welcome are e-science, life-sciences, e-business and cultural applications. CALL FOR PAPERS We would like to invite you to participate in the 5th Research Seminar of Ontologies in Brazil and International Workshop on Metamodels, Ontologies, Semantic Technologies, which will be held this year in Recife, PE, Brazil, on September 17-19. ONTOBRAS-MOST is the Brazilian meeting for discussing Ontologies and this year will be sponsored by Federal University of Pernambuco. We are interested in the various aspects of the field, from its philosophical and theoretical foundations to the new technologies and innovative applications. In this edition, the meeting is opened to submissions in two categories: - Full papers (maximum 12 pages) written in English and describing work with clear demonstrated results. Accepted full paper will be invited for oral presentation. The best full papers will be invited to be extended for publication in an influential international journal. - Short papers (maximum 6 pages) written in Portuguese, English, or Spanish and describing ongoing work. Accepted short papers will be invited for poster presentations. Electronic submission: https://submissoes.sbc.org.br/ontobras_most2012 The conference proceedings will be published in the online journal CEUR-WS ( http://www.ceur-ws.org). IMPORTANT DATES - Main track submission deadline : 16 July 2012 - Acceptance notification: 23 August 2012 - Final version: 27 August 2012 TOPICS Suggested areas include, but are not limited to: - Ontology and Conceptual Modeling: Ontological Foundations for Conceptual Modeling and Metamodeling Foundational ontologies Upper-level ontologies Semantic consistency Ontology-based conceptual modeling tools and environments - Ontologies and Knowledge Organization: Facets Theory Concept Theory Terminology Folksonomies Documentary languages. Thesaurus Taxonomies Metadata - Ontology Engineering: Methodology, languages and tools Composition and modularity Merging, mapping and alignment Ontology language interoperability Integration methods, problems and practice - Semantic Web: Modelling Information retrieval Ontology Search - Ontology and Natural Language Processing: Linguistic ontologies applied to text processing Patterns of ontologies for specific applications - Ontology applications: Domain ontologies in e-science, e-business, natural sciences and others Knowledge management Ontologies and semantic technologies in Education - Ontology Visualization KEYNOTE SPEAKERS / TUTORIALISTS - J?rome Euzenat (INRIA, Rh?ne-Alpes, France) Keynote talk: "Distributed and dynamic knowledge for real" Tutorial: ?Ontology matching? - Franz Baader (University of Dresden, Germany) Keynote talk and tutorial to be defined. PANEL A panel on Brazilian federal e-government solutions, applications, success cases, standards, efforts and actions performed by the Brazilian W3C Office will be presented at the event. COMMITTEES General Chairs ? ONTOBRAS-MOST - Fred Freitas (UFPE, Brazil) ? fred at cin.ufpe.br - Bernadette Loscio (UFPE, Brazil) ? bfl at cin.ufpe.br Chair ? AMAZONIA SEMANTICA - Jos? Laurindo Campos dos Santos (INPA, Brazil) ? lcampos at inpa.gov.br Program Chairs ? ONTOBRAS-MOST - Andreia Malucelli (PUCPR, Brazil) ? andreia.malucelli at pucpr.br - Marcelo Bax (UFMG, Brazil) ? bax at ufmg.br Steering Committee - Fernando Gauthier (UFSC, Brazil) - Fred Freitas (UFPE, Brazil) - Giancarlo Guizzardi (UFES, Brazil) - Mara Abel (UFRGS, Brazil) - Marcello Bax (UFMG, Brazil) - Maria Claudia Cavalcanti (IME, Brazil) - Maria Luiza de Almeida Campos (UFF, Brazil) - Renata Vieira (PUCRS, Brazil) - Sonia Elisa Caregnato (UFRGS, Brazil) Program Committee ? 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We have noticed an increase of challenges lately, and are seeing more and more blocks due to network settings, not filter settings. I have no problem defending the content filter settings, but I am looking for the proper wording when it is a network /firewall setting. I also do not want this to turn into a nightmare where I am constantly checking filter settings, then going to IT with a request to open this port, unblock this, etc. frankly we don't have the time. If you have any policy/wording that would assist me in addressing this with our customer I'd appreciated it. Thanks, Karen Karen Bracken Digital System Spec. Riverside Public Library 951.826.5214 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames Ia 50011 http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-12 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rw at NCF.CA Thu Apr 12 20:12:11 2012 From: rw at NCF.CA (R. Wood) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:12:11 -0400 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: > All, > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can also > post to it. > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and then > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > -Wilhelmina Randtke Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list application that is worth a look. Have Fun with GNU/Linux, R. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-12 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Thu Apr 12 21:12:45 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:12:45 +0000 Subject: PDF Now Available > Free Webcast > Article-Level Metrics | Peter Binfield | April 12, 2012 In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A80E3C94B8@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ PDF Now Available > Free Webcast > Article-Level Metrics | Peter Binfield | April 12, 2012 /Gerry *** Apologies for Receipt of Duplicate Postings *** Colleagues/ Building New Measures for Impact: Article Level Metrics Free SPARC online event / Thursday, April 12, 2012 / 12:00 - 1:00PM EST In March 2009, the Public Library of Science (PLoS) became the first publisher to track transparent and comprehensive information about the usage and reach of published articles - rather than journals - so that the academic community has another avenue to help assess their value. These measures are called "Article-Level Metrics (ALMs)," and currently include: Article Usage Statistics - HTML pageviews, and PDF and XML downloads; Citations - From Web of Science, PubMed Central, Scopus, and Crossref: Social Bookmarks - currently from CiteULike and Connotea; Comments - left by article readers Notes - also from readers Blog posts - aggregated from a variety of sources A primary aim of Article Level Metrics is to provide the academic community with new ways to evaluate individual articles directly on their own merits, rather than on the reputation of the journal in which they happen to be published. As a result, Article Level Metrics hold the promise of helping new ways for measuring and evaluating research quality and impact - to evolve. Source and link To Registration Available Via [ http://bit.ly/GL3AGq ] See Also Article-Level Metrics At PLoS > Addition Of Usage Data [ http://bit.ly/FIoiN ] Article-Level Metrics (At PLoS And Beyond) [ http://bit.ly/GGkSjH ] Article-Level Metrics And The Evolution Of Scientific Impact [ http://bit.ly/8Q8xX1 ] Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-12 From Margaret.E.Hazel at CI.EUGENE.OR.US Fri Apr 13 12:24:14 2012 From: Margaret.E.Hazel at CI.EUGENE.OR.US (HAZEL Margaret E) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:24:14 -0700 Subject: Job Posting: Public Computer tech, Eugene, OR Message-ID: Please pardon the cross-posting. Position closes today at 5 pm PST. Application Support Technician-Library Posted: 3/30/12 Closes: 4/13/12 Eugene, OR The City of Eugene, Oregon, is currently accepting applications for: Application Support Technician-Library. The Eugene Public Library's Application Support Technician (AST) is the first point of technical support on library-specific technologies for library staff, with primary responsibility for the library-specific public computer software, hardware, and Public PC server. The AST also indirectly supports the thousands of library users who access 100+ library computers every day. The AST reports to the Library Technology Manager, and receives direction from the Library's Senior Application Support Technician. The successful candidate will demonstrate: flexibility; excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills; skill managing time and projects; skill responding effectively under pressure; knowledge of Integrated Library System Software, such as Polaris; experience working with a server and software controlling a large number of computers; proven experience using Microsoft Windows 7 OS and Office 2010 products, including Access for inventory control; experience providing basic support of web portal software, such as Microsoft Sharepoint. $21.47 - $26.74 Hourly; 40 Hours/Week. Accepting Online Applications Only. Must Pass Police Background Check. To see job posting and apply online http://1.usa.gov/COEAST Margaret Hazel Virtual Branch & Innovative Tech Manager Eugene Public Library Eugene, OR 541-682-6015 margaret.e.hazel at ci.eugene.or.us ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 From A.j.p.van.den.brekel at MED.UMCG.NL Fri Apr 13 16:43:29 2012 From: A.j.p.van.den.brekel at MED.UMCG.NL (Guus van den Brekel) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:43:29 -0400 Subject: Deadline for submission extended until 29 April / emtacl12: Emerging technologies in academic libraries Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From liz_hubert at YAHOO.COM Fri Apr 13 17:52:51 2012 From: liz_hubert at YAHOO.COM (Liz Hubert) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:52:51 -0700 Subject: QR Codes Message-ID: Hi all, ? I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? I'd be so grateful! ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ras at ANZIO.COM Fri Apr 13 18:07:04 2012 From: ras at ANZIO.COM (Bob Rasmussen) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:07:04 -0700 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <1334353971.8869.YahooMailNeo@web126101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Do you mean?: 1) A code you generated and printed 6 months ago can no longer be read? or 2) A code you generate and print NOW can not be read, but the same process worked 6 months ago? Or are you showing codes on-screen? On Fri, 13 Apr 2012, Liz Hubert wrote: > Hi all, > ? > I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? > I'd be so grateful! > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-13 Regards, ....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) fax: (US) 503-624-0760 web: http://www.anzio.com street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 Portland, OR 97223 USA ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 From rosenberger at UTHSCSA.EDU Fri Apr 13 18:13:14 2012 From: rosenberger at UTHSCSA.EDU (Rosenberger, Luke E) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:13:14 +0000 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <1334353971.8869.YahooMailNeo@web126101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: If you're already using bitly, you might as well use them as your QR code generator too. If you go to the stats page for any bit.ly link by adding a plus sign + to the end of the URL, you'll see the QR code in the upper right. For example, for the URL http://bit.ly/z8sqG2 you can go to http://bit.ly/z8sqG2+ to see the stats page - and you'll find the QR code in the upper right. You can also find the QR code by itself by adding .qrcode to the end of the URL - i.e. http://bit.ly/z8sqG2.qrcode Hope that helps, Luke From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Liz Hubert Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 4:53 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes Hi all, I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? I'd be so grateful! ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From peter.murray at LYRASIS.ORG Fri Apr 13 18:15:43 2012 From: peter.murray at LYRASIS.ORG (Peter Murray) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:15:43 -0400 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Or, do you scan an old code and it displays a file-not-found error page on some third-party service rather than the web page you thought it should go to. Peter On Apr 13, 2012, at 6:08 PM, "Bob Rasmussen" wrote: > Do you mean?: > > 1) A code you generated and printed 6 months ago can no longer be read? > > or > > 2) A code you generate and print NOW can not be read, but the same process > worked 6 months ago? > > Or are you showing codes on-screen? > > On Fri, 13 Apr 2012, Liz Hubert wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? >> I'd be so grateful! >> >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-13 > > Regards, > ....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. > > personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com > company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com > voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) > fax: (US) 503-624-0760 > web: http://www.anzio.com > street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. > 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 > Portland, OR 97223 USA > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-13 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 From wyliea at DPLS.LIB.OR.US Fri Apr 13 18:17:58 2012 From: wyliea at DPLS.LIB.OR.US (wylie ackerman) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:17:58 +0000 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <1334353971.8869.YahooMailNeo@web126101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: You can use Google's chart API (https://google-developers.appspot.com/chart/infographics/docs/qr_codes) to generate dynamic images for display on the web (you can also copy and paste them into other apps). Sample QR Code: https://chart.googleapis.com/chart?chs=500x500&cht=qr&choe=UTF-8&chl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.deschuteslibrary.org I'm using it to dynamically insert QR codes into our catalog: http://catalog.dpls.lib.or.us/record=b1435909 Wylie Ackerman eServices Manager Deschutes Public Library (541) 312-1042 http://www.deschuteslibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Liz Hubert Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:56 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes Hi all, I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? I'd be so grateful! ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Fri Apr 13 23:23:28 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:23:28 +0000 Subject: Launch of Alt-Ed Blog < MOOCs / Badges In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A80E3C9C4A@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ I am pleased to inform you of the launch of a new blog titled _Alt-Ed_ [ http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ ] _Alt-Ed_ is s devoted to documenting significant initiatives relating to Massive Open Online Courses, digital badges, and similar alternative educational projects. I have seeded the blog with several core entries and will be adding others as time permits. I am particularly interested in learning of any library initiatives that currently integrate with these services or that are being planned. BTW-1: I do envision a significant opportunity for libraries / librarians to > Think Like A Startup: A White Paper to Inspire Library Entrepreneurialism > [ http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/2012/04/think-like-startup-white-paper-to.html ] Note: I do claim 50% if you do [:-)] But: Who would be interested on approaching these MOOCs with regard to formal / freelance library services ? BTW-2: I joined the faculty of the Iowa State University Library on this date, April 13, twenty-five years ago / Yikes !!! [:-) Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 [ http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ ] ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-13 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 14 03:28:14 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:28:14 +0200 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <1334353971.8869.YahooMailNeo@web126101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hello, first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist and I twitter as @QRCodeART (http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my creations is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World (@EXPLORAmuseum, http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany - http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide QR Code scavenger hunt in Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan or does the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not redirect anymore)? Some "valuable" tips: Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you create your QR Codes - use Zint http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API or http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ all this is for free! For scaling use a vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 Meter big QR Code done ;-) 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets wrinkled or someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to "brand" with a logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and iPhone - i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You can also color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I wanted to put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in Facebook blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for slide 11 from this presentation ( http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt ) to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put things. If you speak or understand German: http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a presentation I did ;-) Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service providers are just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does not prosper If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your self (get a short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you (simple html page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) or get one of the free php scripts which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use goo.gl or bit.ly (both give you stats as well) Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on making money on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) Kind regards Steffen On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert wrote: > Hi all, > > I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot > of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, > and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems > with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used > Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we > created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots > of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to > switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this > extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the > same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how > they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through > bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need > something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share > their experiences? I'd be so grateful! > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-13 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-14 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 14 06:21:36 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:21:36 +0200 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <1334353971.8869.YahooMailNeo@web126101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi there again, forgot to mention that the best is to link to a mobile web page Regards @QRCodeART On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert wrote: > Hi all, > > I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot > of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, > and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems > with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used > Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we > created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots > of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to > switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this > extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the > same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how > they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through > bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need > something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share > their experiences? I'd be so grateful! > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-13 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-14 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 14 08:49:18 2012 From: richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM (Richard Wiggins) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:49:18 -0400 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Nice to see that QR codes have evangelists. Some things to keep in mind: QR codes are 2D bar codes. They apply to physical objects, not Web pages. If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you are raising a barrier. QR codes have for some reason become a topic of fashion in the year 2012, yet they date back before 2000. It is especially puzzling when a QR code translates to a simple URL - or should. I don't recall such fascination with conventional bar codes when grocery stores adopted the UPC. /rich On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Steffen Schilke wrote: > Hi there again, > > forgot to mention that the best is to link to a mobile web page > > Regards > > @QRCodeART > > > On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a >> lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program >> going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into >> problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We >> first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months >> after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been >> noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're >> ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched >> this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using >> the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about >> how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes >> through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just >> need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share >> their experiences? I'd be so grateful! >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-13 >> >> > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-14 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-14 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 14 09:08:35 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:08:35 +0200 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Well you can do a lot with qr codes - links are just one small thing out of the bag of tricks for QR Code - I did not mean to put a qr code on a web page (I occasionally do it but for a reason: http://www.qrcode-art.de/qrclock.html ) I referred to a qr code linking to a (mobile) web page (or other things - Twitter Follows / Facebook Likes etc. if you are into social media) Actually they date back to 1994 (Denso Japan - http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/index-e.html ) and I think the rise of the smart phones is one of the reasons. Regards @QRCodeART On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 2:49 PM, Richard Wiggins wrote: > Nice to see that QR codes have evangelists. > > Some things to keep in mind: > > QR codes are 2D bar codes. They apply to physical objects, not Web pages. > If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you > are raising a barrier. > > QR codes have for some reason become a topic of fashion in the year 2012, > yet they date back before 2000. > > It is especially puzzling when a QR code translates to a simple URL - or > should. > > I don't recall such fascination with conventional bar codes when grocery > stores adopted the UPC. > > /rich > > On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Steffen Schilke < > steffen.schilke at gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi there again, >> >> forgot to mention that the best is to link to a mobile web page >> >> Regards >> >> @QRCodeART >> >> >> >> ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-14 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Therefore, I would disagree with the general statement "If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you are raising a barrier" -- assuming that the target of the QR code is specifically designed for mobile use. Luke Rosenberger ? Director ? Library Technology & Historical Collections ? UT Health Science Center San Antonio ? MSC 7940, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr ? San Antonio TX 78229-3900 ? +1 210.567.2486 ? rosenberger at uthscsa.edu ? http://www.library.uthscsa.edu ________________________________ From: Web technologies in libraries [WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Richard Wiggins [richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 7:49 To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes Nice to see that QR codes have evangelists. Some things to keep in mind: QR codes are 2D bar codes. They apply to physical objects, not Web pages. If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you are raising a barrier. QR codes have for some reason become a topic of fashion in the year 2012, yet they date back before 2000. It is especially puzzling when a QR code translates to a simple URL - or should. I don't recall such fascination with conventional bar codes when grocery stores adopted the UPC. /rich On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Steffen Schilke > wrote: Hi there again, forgot to mention that the best is to link to a mobile web page Regards @QRCodeART On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert > wrote: Hi all, I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? 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URL: From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 14 10:34:10 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:34:10 +0200 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <5FE4AAAC2A0DF74EA1F200D64A482A8419A284@EX-CCF-MBX1.win.uthscsa.edu> Message-ID: Good point made about the app but for my android phone google play knows my phone and I can remote install right from the web page and the app magically appears on my phone - for posters, flyers etc a link to the app store is a real helper The opac could get you book title, location etc. kind of remembering where the book is on the self - maybe even a geo coordinate ;-) On Apr 14, 2012 3:46 PM, "Rosenberger, Luke E" wrote: > Although I agree that the most effective uses of QR codes are to bridge > between physical objects/spaces and online information, they can also be a > useful tool to bridge the gap between desktop and mobile interfaces. For > example: > > > > 1. Libraries may offer a QR code link in their OPACs so that a patron > using the OPAC can simply scan the code from the screen using their device > before they head off to locate an item in the stacks. > > > > 2. QR codes have been used very effectively to link from webpages to apps > in the Android Market and iTunes App Store -- it actually can save the time > of the user when installing new apps. > > > > Therefore, I would disagree with the general statement "If you offer a QR > code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you are raising a > barrier" -- assuming that the target of the QR code is specifically > designed for mobile use. > > > Luke Rosenberger ? Director ? > Library Technology & Historical Collections ? > UT Health Science Center San Antonio ? > MSC 7940, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr ? San Antonio TX 78229-3900 ? > +1 210.567.2486 ? rosenberger at uthscsa.edu ? > http://www.library.uthscsa.edu > ------------------------------ > *From:* Web technologies in libraries [WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf > of Richard Wiggins [richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM] > *Sent:* Saturday, April 14, 2012 7:49 > *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes > > Nice to see that QR codes have evangelists. > > Some things to keep in mind: > > QR codes are 2D bar codes. They apply to physical objects, not Web > pages. If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, > you are raising a barrier. > > QR codes have for some reason become a topic of fashion in the year 2012, > yet they date back before 2000. > > It is especially puzzling when a QR code translates to a simple URL - or > should. > > I don't recall such fascination with conventional bar codes when grocery > stores adopted the UPC. > > /rich > > On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Steffen Schilke < > steffen.schilke at gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi there again, >> >> forgot to mention that the best is to link to a mobile web page >> >> Regards >> >> @QRCodeART >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a >>> lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program >>> going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into >>> problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We >>> first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months >>> after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been >>> noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're >>> ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched >>> this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using >>> the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about >>> how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes >>> through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just >>> need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share >>> their experiences? 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URL: From richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 14 12:13:37 2012 From: richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM (Richard Wiggins) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:13:37 -0400 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <5FE4AAAC2A0DF74EA1F200D64A482A8419A284@EX-CCF-MBX1.win.uthscsa.edu> Message-ID: These are not mutually exclusive. I see people offering QR codes in lieu of hyperlinks. A patron (a person) might be at a library terminal and not armed with a smartphone. Suppose you are in a library that has useful links to physical location, but you don't have a smartphone. If the OPAC is smart enough to know where you are - should be easy, since you are in a physical location, right? (Not necessarily, but whatever.) If you want to emulate a human directing you, a QR code is useless. Assuming your patron (user) can consume a QR code is folly. Thank God for the ADA. ENthusiasts want to offer a visual link (e.g. a QR code) in the absence of a simple hyperlink. If you have a link, make it active. There is no reason why a QR code has to replace a hyperlink. They can exist side by side. QR codes don't always work, even on the latest smartphones, by the way. I remain puzzled by the fascination with QR codes, as if penicillin had been discovered. It is, by now, an old technology, useful in context. It is a bar code. A bar code is applied to a physical object that you scan with a scanner, or, more recently, with a camera, perhaps on a smart phone. I appreciate the notion of taking a screen shot if you have a camera that can decode an image seen on screen, but it doesn't cover all users (or even most) and it should not supplant conventional directions within a physical space. /rich On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Rosenberger, Luke E < rosenberger at uthscsa.edu> wrote: > Although I agree that the most effective uses of QR codes are to bridge > between physical objects/spaces and online information, they can also be a > useful tool to bridge the gap between desktop and mobile interfaces. For > example: > > > > 1. Libraries may offer a QR code link in their OPACs so that a patron > using the OPAC can simply scan the code from the screen using their device > before they head off to locate an item in the stacks. > > > > 2. QR codes have been used very effectively to link from webpages to apps > in the Android Market and iTunes App Store -- it actually can save the time > of the user when installing new apps. > > > > Therefore, I would disagree with the general statement "If you offer a QR > code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you are raising a > barrier" -- assuming that the target of the QR code is specifically > designed for mobile use. > > > Luke Rosenberger ? Director ? > Library Technology & Historical Collections ? > UT Health Science Center San Antonio ? > MSC 7940, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr ? San Antonio TX 78229-3900 ? > +1 210.567.2486 ? rosenberger at uthscsa.edu ? > http://www.library.uthscsa.edu > ------------------------------ > *From:* Web technologies in libraries [WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf > of Richard Wiggins [richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM] > *Sent:* Saturday, April 14, 2012 7:49 > *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes > > Nice to see that QR codes have evangelists. > > Some things to keep in mind: > > QR codes are 2D bar codes. They apply to physical objects, not Web > pages. If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, > you are raising a barrier. > > QR codes have for some reason become a topic of fashion in the year 2012, > yet they date back before 2000. > > It is especially puzzling when a QR code translates to a simple URL - or > should. > > I don't recall such fascination with conventional bar codes when grocery > stores adopted the UPC. > > /rich > > On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Steffen Schilke < > steffen.schilke at gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi there again, >> >> forgot to mention that the best is to link to a mobile web page >> >> Regards >> >> @QRCodeART >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a >>> lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program >>> going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into >>> problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We >>> first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months >>> after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been >>> noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're >>> ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched >>> this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using >>> the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about >>> how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes >>> through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just >>> need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share >>> their experiences? 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If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions of similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them directly. Mary Ellen > Hello, > > first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist and I > twitter as @QRCodeART (http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my > creations > is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World > (@EXPLORAmuseum, http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany > - > http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, > http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide QR Code scavenger hunt in > Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. > > What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan or does > the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not redirect > anymore)? > > Some "valuable" tips: > > Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you create your > QR > Codes - use Zint http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API > or http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing > http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ all this is for free! For scaling use a > vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 Meter big > QR > Code done ;-) > > 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets wrinkled or > someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to "brand" with > a > logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and iPhone - > i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You can also > color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I wanted to > put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in Facebook > blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for slide 11 > from this presentation ( > http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt ) > to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put things. If > you > speak or understand German: > http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a > presentation I did ;-) > > Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service providers are > just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does not > prosper > > If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your self (get > a > short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you (simple > html > page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) or get one of the free php scripts > which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use goo.gl or bit.ly (both > give you stats as well) > > Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on making money > on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) > > Kind regards > > Steffen > > On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a >> lot >> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program >> going, >> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems >> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used >> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we >> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing >> lots >> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to >> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this >> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using >> the >> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about >> how >> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes >> through >> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need >> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share >> their experiences? I'd be so grateful! >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-13 >> >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-14 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-15 From maxlibris at GMAIL.COM Sun Apr 15 09:21:14 2012 From: maxlibris at GMAIL.COM (Max Anderson) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:21:14 -0500 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <5cff5b59eb33999ed873661031d7607b.squirrel@webmail.sonic.net> Message-ID: Hi, all, I've followed this conversation with fascination. I too, am interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). I see QR Codes all over Chicago. They are on buses. They are on movie posters. They are on every poster. What I don't see: people actually using them. Another colleague in the library world, Aaron Schmidt has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in libraries: http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 This is his other missive: http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. She said there was an extremely low use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at all. What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: instructions on how to actually use them. I know for my iPhone, I have to install an app to be able to read QR Codes. I believe (I may be mistaken) that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. If the idea of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, and become disappointed because nothing happened. This man wants them to 'die' altogether: http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. Comments welcome. Max "Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our hands!" --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid" On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich wrote: > Hi Liz, > > Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR codes? > For example are these QR code providers also applying another > url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are expiring? > > Since you are already using bit.ly for url shortening, have you considered > also using them for QR codes? > > If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions of > similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them directly. > > Mary Ellen > > > Hello, > > > > first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist and I > > twitter as @QRCodeART (http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my > > creations > > is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World > > (@EXPLORAmuseum, http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, > Germany > > - > > http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, > > http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide QR Code scavenger hunt in > > Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. > > > > What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan or does > > the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not redirect > > anymore)? > > > > Some "valuable" tips: > > > > Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you create your > > QR > > Codes - use Zint http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart > API > > or http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing > > http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ all this is for free! For scaling use a > > vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 Meter big > > QR > > Code done ;-) > > > > 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets wrinkled or > > someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to "brand" with > > a > > logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and iPhone > - > > i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You can also > > color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I wanted to > > put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in Facebook > > blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for slide > 11 > > from this presentation ( > > http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt) > > to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put things. If > > you > > speak or understand German: > > http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a > > presentation I did ;-) > > > > Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service providers are > > just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does not > > prosper > > > > If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your self (get > > a > > short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you (simple > > html > > page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) or get one of the free php scripts > > which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use goo.gl or bit.ly(both > > give you stats as well) > > > > Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on making money > > on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) > > > > Kind regards > > > > Steffen > > > > On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert > wrote: > > > >> Hi all, > >> > >> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a > >> lot > >> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program > >> going, > >> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems > >> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used > >> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we > >> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing > >> lots > >> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to > >> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this > >> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using > >> the > >> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about > >> how > >> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes > >> through > >> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need > >> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share > >> their experiences? 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URL: From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Sun Apr 15 11:02:50 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:02:50 +0200 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear Max, On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 3:21 PM, Max Anderson wrote: > ... > > What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: instructions on > how to actually use them. > I created a little flyer to telling the people how to use it: http://www.scribd.com/doc/82531164/How-to-scan-QR-Code - on other flyer's we have a line saying "Download a QR Code reader app at you smartphone's app store" > > With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the QR > Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is taking a > photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, and > become disappointed because nothing happened. > > Quickmark and QRdroid can decode from image as well. Quickmark can even switch on the light of the camera to scan in the dark ;-) > This man wants them to 'die' altogether: > http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > > Who cares what this guy says?!? > I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education (which > is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people see the > good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. > > If you scan in public people get interested and ask what you do - what about conducting a small survey via a poster at the entrance and make a little drawing to get people interested. A scanvenger hunt - especially new students could be lured in by there first visit to the library / library tour. 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In this instance, the users are academics ready to submit their next breakthrough but are uncertain which journal to choose. The solution Scholar Metrics offers is a database summarizing the sway of the distributors of scholarship "to help authors as they consider where to publish their new research". Here's how it works. Google creates a list of all the articles a journal has published in a specified period of time. The citations to each article are counted in order to determine the publication's h-index, which is the largest number "h" such that each of the set of "h" articles were cited "h" or more times. As an example of how the h-index is calculated, consider a publication that has had six total articles having 2, 18, 11, 3, 22, and 9 citations, respectively. This gives the journal an h-index of four. Articles meeting the h-index criterion constitute the h-core. In the example, the core is the articles with 18, 11, 22 and 9 citations. Within the h-core, the median of the citation counts is used to assess the typical influence among the most highly cited set and is reported as the h-median. [more] BTW: What will Google do next? Develop a driverless automobile ? [:-) Source and Links Available Via [ http://bit.ly/HKQ9Zb ] Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-15 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From liz_hubert at YAHOO.COM Sun Apr 15 14:24:00 2012 From: liz_hubert at YAHOO.COM (Liz Hubert) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:24:00 -0700 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I'm so gratified by all of the helpful answers to this question! I also consider myself a?QR code?evangelist. I could talk for ages about them (and have, I've spoken at several conferences) but I think there's two reasons they haven't taken off in the United States. The first, as someone else mentioned, is education. I can't tell you the number of times I've seen someone take a picture of a code with the camera on their phones. People just don't understand how it works. The second reason is that people who create the QR codes are often pointing their users to stuff online that does nothing at all to help their users. QR codes should take the user to something that is immediately relevant and useful, otherwise what's the point? My friend Leah talks about seeing a QR code on the menu at a restaurant. When she used the code, it took her to the online version of the menu. I think we've probably all seen something like this, and I think we can all agree that it's a waste of time. Our library is currently primarily using QR codes on shelf talkers. The shelf talker (on the shelf under, say, James Patterson) has a picture of the librarian who likes that author, a list of a few readalikes, and a link and QR code to an online booklist that has more readalikes.? At any rate, several of the first posters asked what the problems with the code generators were. There were two separate issues. With Kaywa, my codes all completely stopped working. When I used a reader on my phone (or other phones, we tried a number of them) I got a generic error message. I don't recall what the message was as it's been probably a year, but things seemed to be dead ending at Kaywa-they never made it as far as the URL at all. I switched over to?myqr.co?and haven't had a problem for at least six to eight months. Now we're having trouble signing in. When we can sign in, the creator can't seem to come up with a code about half the time. The codes are still working on my phone, but they're taking up to a minute to load, which is unacceptable. We are already in the process of redoing our shelf talkers and codes since we've just switched to Polaris and need to link everything to the new catalog, so this is a good time to switch from myqr.co.? I love the idea of using bitly for a QR code creator-for some reason, I had no idea that they also did QR codes. Has anyone used them? I would assume they're probably pretty reliable since bitly has been around a while. Thanks again to everyone for so much help! ________________________________ From: Steffen Schilke To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes Dear Max, On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 3:21 PM, Max Anderson wrote: ... ? What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: instructions on how to actually use them. I created a little flyer to telling the people how to use it:?http://www.scribd.com/doc/82531164/How-to-scan-QR-Code?- on other flyer's we have a line saying "Download a QR Code reader app at you smartphone's app store" ? > >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, and become disappointed because nothing happened. > > Quickmark and QRdroid can decode from image as well. Quickmark can even switch on the light? of the camera to scan in the dark ;-) ? This man wants them to 'die' altogether:?http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > > Who cares what this guy says?!? ? I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. > > If you scan in public people get?interested?and ask what you do - what about conducting a small survey via a poster at the entrance and make a little drawing to get people interested. A scanvenger hunt - especially new students could be lured in by there first visit to the library / library tour. ? Kind regards Steffen PS. question about QR Code are always welcome ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-15 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-15 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To aid research it is especially important to improve the process of how research is being done. The recent development in natural language processing, information retrieval and the semantic web make it possible to transform the way we work with scientific publications. However, in order to be able to improve these technologies and carry out experiments, researchers need to be able to easily access and use large databases of scientific publications. This workshop aims to bring together people from different backgrounds who: (a) are interested in analysing and mining databases of scientific publications, (b) develop systems that enable such analysis and mining of scientific databases or (c) who develop novel technologies that improve the way research is being done. Topics [more] Source and Fulltext and Links Available Via [ http://bit.ly/HBif4j ] BTW: Nearly 14 years ago > I became obsessed with Data Mining > Four-T-Nine-R(sm): Data Mining of Web and non-Web Bibliographic Databases http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/4T9R.htm But due to other obsessions did not pursue ... [:-(] [:-)] Regards, Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-15 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lbspodic at UST.HK Sun Apr 15 22:16:29 2012 From: lbspodic at UST.HK (Edward Spodick) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:16:29 +0800 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs for all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly to that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of the room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, etc. One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is to a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - often with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important element for staff training for when users complain. When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it :) -Spode At 8:21 AM -0500 4/15/12, Max Anderson wrote: >Hi, all, > >I've followed this conversation with fascination. ?I too, am interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). > >I see QR Codes all over Chicago. ?They are on buses. ?They are on movie posters. ?They are on every poster. ?What I don't see: people actually using them. ?Another colleague in the library world, Aaron Schmidt has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in libraries: >http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 >This is his other missive:?http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ > >I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. ?She said there was an extremely low?use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at all. > >What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: instructions on how to actually use them. ?I know for my iPhone, I have to install an app to be able to read QR Codes. ?I believe (I may be mistaken) that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. ?If the idea of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). > >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, and become disappointed because nothing happened. > >This man wants them to 'die' altogether:?http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > >I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. > >Comments welcome. > >Max > >"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our hands!" > --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid" > >On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich <mellen at make-do.org> wrote: > >Hi Liz, > >Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR codes? >For example are these QR code providers also applying another >url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are expiring? > >Since you are already using bit.ly for url shortening, have you considered >also using them for QR codes? > >If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions of >similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them directly. > >Mary Ellen > > >> Hello, >> >> first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist and I >> twitter as @QRCodeART (http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my > > creations >> is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World >> (@EXPLORAmuseum, http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany >> - >> http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, >> http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide QR Code scavenger hunt in >> Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. >> >> What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan or does >> the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not redirect >> anymore)? >> >> Some "valuable" tips: >> >> Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you create your >> QR >> Codes - use Zint http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API >> or http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing >> http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ all this is for free! For scaling use a >> vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 Meter big >> QR >> Code done ;-) >> >> 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets wrinkled or >> someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to "brand" with >> a >> logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and iPhone - >> i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You can also >> color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I wanted to >> put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in Facebook >> blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for slide 11 >> from this presentation ( >> http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt ) >> to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put things. If >> you >> speak or understand German: >> http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a >> presentation I did ;-) >> >> Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service providers are >> just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does not >> prosper >> >> If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your self (get >> a >> short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you (simple >> html >> page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) ?or get one of the free php scripts >> which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use goo.gl or bit.ly (both >> give you stats as well) >> >> Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on making money >> on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) >> >> Kind regards >> >> Steffen >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert <liz_hubert at yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a >>> lot >>> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program >>> going, >>> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems >>> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used >>> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we >>> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing >>> lots >>> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to >>> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this >>> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using >>> the >>> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about >>> how >>> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes >>> through >>> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need >>> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share >>> their experiences? 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Mulla) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:39:12 +0530 Subject: National Conference on Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resource=?UTF-8?Q?=E2=80=8Bs_?= in Libraries on 25 & 26 May, 2012 Message-ID: Dear Forum Moderator, Kindly arrange to announce the following information for the benefit of the forum members. Yours truly Dr. K. R. Mulla, Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama," Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka, India. ************************************************* Sorry for the cross posting Dear Sir/Madam, I am happy to inform you that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is organizing National Conference on ?Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries?, scheduled to be held on 25th & 26thMay, 2012. *Conference Theme: ?Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries?.:- *** The following sub themes have been identified but not limited to them for submitting the papers ? Types of e-resources and its utilities; ? Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources,; ? Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; ? Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; ? Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; ? Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; ? Organization of e-resources using Open Sources Software (OSS); ? Need for management of e-resources; ? Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; ? Strategic planning and management of e-resources; ? Provision to access virtual e-resources; ? Effective usage of e-resources; ? Optimum usage of e-resources; ? Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; ? Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. * * *Who can Participate?* * * Library and Information professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centers, Corporate and Public Libraries. *Important Dates* ? Paper Submission Deadline : 30-04-2012 ? Notification of Acceptance : 10-05-2012 ? 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URL: From ras at ANZIO.COM Mon Apr 16 08:17:41 2012 From: ras at ANZIO.COM (Bob Rasmussen) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:17:41 -0700 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: On Sat, 14 Apr 2012, Richard Wiggins wrote: > ... > I remain puzzled by the fascination with QR codes, as if penicillin had > been discovered. It is, by now, an old technology, useful in context. > > It is a bar code. A bar code is applied to a physical object that you scan > with a scanner, or, more recently, with a camera, perhaps on a smart phone. > ... QR codes may have been INVENTED for the purpose of representing a physical object, but arguing that that is what IS FOR is a classic case of Luddite thinking. It can represent a wide variety of things, from a web address to the information on a business card to plain text. The game-changer, I think (somebody mentioned this), is that QR codes offer a way to transfer information from a screen to a personal device. This can be done anonymously, without a network connection. What other technology can do that so easily, or at all? Regards, ....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) fax: (US) 503-624-0760 web: http://www.anzio.com street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 Portland, OR 97223 USA ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-16 From ras at ANZIO.COM Mon Apr 16 08:22:39 2012 From: ras at ANZIO.COM (Bob Rasmussen) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:22:39 -0700 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: This (tagging meeting rooms) is a clever application. Are the problems in how the reader programs are parsing the URLs, or is it that they don't prompt for a password? Could you sidestep the problem by having an unsecured URL that told when the room would be available, but not who was using it? On Mon, 16 Apr 2012, Edward Spodick wrote: > One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs for all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly to that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of the room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, etc. > > One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is to a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - often with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important element for staff training for when users complain. > > When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it :) > > -Spode > > > At 8:21 AM -0500 4/15/12, Max Anderson wrote: > >Hi, all, > > > >I've followed this conversation with fascination. ?I too, am interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). > > > >I see QR Codes all over Chicago. ?They are on buses. ?They are on movie posters. ?They are on every poster. ?What I don't see: people actually using them. ?Another colleague in the library world, Aaron Schmidt has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in libraries: > >http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 > >This is his other missive:?http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ > > > >I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. ?She said there was an extremely low?use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at all. > > > >What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: instructions on how to actually use them. ?I know for my iPhone, I have to install an app to be able to read QR Codes. ?I believe (I may be mistaken) that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. ?If the idea of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). > > > >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, and become disappointed because nothing happened. > > > >This man wants them to 'die' altogether:?http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > > > >I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. > > > >Comments welcome. > > > >Max > > > >"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our hands!" > > --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid" > > > >On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich <mellen at make-do.org> wrote: > > > >Hi Liz, > > > >Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR codes? > >For example are these QR code providers also applying another > >url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are expiring? > > > >Since you are already using bit.ly for url shortening, have you considered > >also using them for QR codes? > > > >If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions of > >similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them directly. > > > >Mary Ellen > > > > > >> Hello, > >> > >> first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist and I > >> twitter as @QRCodeART (http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my > > > creations > >> is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World > >> (@EXPLORAmuseum, http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany > >> - > >> http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, > >> http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide QR Code scavenger hunt in > >> Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. > >> > >> What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan or does > >> the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not redirect > >> anymore)? > >> > >> Some "valuable" tips: > >> > >> Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you create your > >> QR > >> Codes - use Zint http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API > >> or http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing > >> http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ all this is for free! For scaling use a > >> vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 Meter big > >> QR > >> Code done ;-) > >> > >> 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets wrinkled or > >> someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to "brand" with > >> a > >> logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and iPhone - > >> i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You can also > >> color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I wanted to > >> put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in Facebook > >> blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for slide 11 > >> from this presentation ( > >> http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt ) > >> to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put things. If > >> you > >> speak or understand German: > >> http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a > >> presentation I did ;-) > >> > >> Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service providers are > >> just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does not > >> prosper > >> > >> If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your self (get > >> a > >> short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you (simple > >> html > >> page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) ?or get one of the free php scripts > >> which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use goo.gl or bit.ly (both > >> give you stats as well) > >> > >> Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on making money > >> on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) > >> > >> Kind regards > >> > >> Steffen > >> > >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert <liz_hubert at yahoo.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Hi all, > >>> > >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a > >>> lot > >>> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program > >>> going, > >>> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems > >>> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used > >>> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we > >>> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing > >>> lots > >>> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to > >>> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this > >>> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using > >>> the > >>> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about > >>> how > >>> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes > >>> through > >>> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need > >>> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share > >>> their experiences? I'd be so grateful! > >>> ============================ > >>> > >>> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > >> > >>> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >>> > >>> 2012-04-13 > >>> > >>> > >> > >> ============================ > >> > >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > >> 2012-04-14 > >> > > > >============================ > > > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > >2012-04-15 > > > > > >============================ > > > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > >2012-04-15 > > > -- > Edward F Spodick, IT and Services Infrastructure Manager > Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library > lbspodic at ust.hk tel:852-2358-6743 fax:852-2358-1043 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-15 > > Regards, ....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) fax: (US) 503-624-0760 web: http://www.anzio.com street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 Portland, OR 97223 USA ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-16 From mhess8 at DEPAUL.EDU Mon Apr 16 09:55:15 2012 From: mhess8 at DEPAUL.EDU (Ryan Hess) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:55:15 -0500 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <1334514240.6786.YahooMailNeo@web126106.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Just some more thoughts on the failure of QR Codes. There are two places in the world that I know of that these things are widely used: Japan and Korea. There are a couple factors that I think are missing in most US markets that exist in these two other locations. First, QR Code readers are embedded in the OS of most phones in these countries, rather than being clumsily added as apps. In Japan and Korea, the process of noticing something interesting and scanning its QRC is a one button operation. The other factor is a greater love of new technology, to the point that these things just get accepted as useful as soon as people see them. All this said, while I think it?s always great that people are experimenting, I think the QRC is always going to be a niche technology (5% use at most as was noted earlier). However, I do think it?s a good area to explore as the basic premise behind QRCs (that we overlay Internet access over the physical world) is a good one with a strong and healthy future. I just don?t think it will be QRCs in the US...but probably location based services and augmented reality...but we?re not quite there yet. M Ryan Hess Web Services Coordinator DePaul University JTR 120, DePaul University, Lincoln Park Campus, 2350 N Kenmore Ave., Chicago IL 60614 office: 773-325-7829 | cell: 650-224-7279 | fax: 773-325-2297 | mhess8 at depaul.edu On 4/15/12 1:24 PM, "Liz Hubert" wrote: > I'm so gratified by all of the helpful answers to this question! I also > consider myself a QR code evangelist. I could talk for ages about them (and > have, I've spoken at several conferences) but I think there's two reasons they > haven't taken off in the United States. The first, as someone else mentioned, > is education. I can't tell you the number of times I've seen someone take a > picture of a code with the camera on their phones. People just don't > understand how it works. The second reason is that people who create the QR > codes are often pointing their users to stuff online that does nothing at all > to help their users. QR codes should take the user to something that is > immediately relevant and useful, otherwise what's the point? My friend Leah > talks about seeing a QR code on the menu at a restaurant. When she used the > code, it took her to the online version of the menu. I think we've probably > all seen something like this, and I think we can all agree that it's a waste > of time. Our library is currently primarily using QR codes on shelf talkers. > The shelf talker (on the shelf under, say, James Patterson) has a picture of > the librarian who likes that author, a list of a few readalikes, and a link > and QR code to an online booklist that has more readalikes. > > At any rate, several of the first posters asked what the problems with the > code generators were. There were two separate issues. With Kaywa, my codes all > completely stopped working. When I used a reader on my phone (or other phones, > we tried a number of them) I got a generic error message. I don't recall what > the message was as it's been probably a year, but things seemed to be dead > ending at Kaywa-they never made it as far as the URL at all. I switched over > to myqr.co and haven't had a problem for at least six to > eight months. Now we're having trouble signing in. When we can sign in, the > creator can't seem to come up with a code about half the time. The codes are > still working on my phone, but they're taking up to a minute to load, which is > unacceptable. We are already in the process of redoing our shelf talkers and > codes since we've just switched to Polaris and need to link everything to the > new catalog, so this is a good time to switch from myqr.co. > > I love the idea of using bitly for a QR code creator-for some reason, I had no > idea that they also did QR codes. Has anyone used them? I would assume they're > probably pretty reliable since bitly has been around a while. > > Thanks again to everyone for so much help! > > > > > > > > From: Steffen Schilke > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 10:02 AM > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes > > > Dear Max, > > On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 3:21 PM, Max Anderson wrote: >> ... > >> What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: instructions on >> how to actually use them. > > I created a little flyer to telling the people how to use it: > http://www.scribd.com/doc/82531164/How-to-scan-QR-Code - on other flyer's we > have a line saying "Download a QR Code reader app at you smartphone's app > store" > >> >> With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the QR Code >> and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is taking a photo >> of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, and become >> disappointed because nothing happened. >> > > Quickmark and QRdroid can decode from image as well. Quickmark can even switch > on the light > of the camera to scan in the dark ;-) > >> This man wants them to 'die' altogether: >> http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ >> > > Who cares what this guy says?!? > > >> I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education (which is >> what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people see the good >> about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. >> > > If you scan in public people get interested and ask what you do - what about > conducting a small survey via a poster at the entrance and make a little > drawing to get people interested. A scanvenger hunt - especially new students > could be lured in by there first visit to the library / library tour. > > Kind regards > > Steffen > > PS. question about QR Code are always welcome > > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > 2012-04-15 > > > > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-15 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbrink-drescher at MOLLOY.EDU Mon Apr 16 12:22:45 2012 From: jbrink-drescher at MOLLOY.EDU (Judith Brink-Drescher) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:22:45 -0400 Subject: Sr Tech Services Associate Librarian Position, Long Island New York In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Associate Librarian Technical Services The James E. Tobin Library is currently seeking an experienced individual to lead its technical services area. This department is comprised of multiple back end processes, all of which contribute to both the effectiveness and efficiency of overall library services. Discrete functions of this department include: Interlibrary Loan (ILL), Reserves, Cataloging/ILS Systems, Periodicals and Acquisitions. Reporting to the Library Director, this is a non-tenured 12 month Administrative position. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; the earliest estimated start date is July 1, 2012. Duties include: ? Original and copy cataloging of materials in all formats including periodicals and electronic resources (ebooks) ? Resolving complex bibliographic problems and conflicts within OPAC records ? Formulating and implementing new workflows and processes as technologies change ? 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A minimum of five years of cataloging experience working with print and digital records, preferably within an academic environment ? Demonstrated knowledge of international cataloging standards; in particular MARC21 formats for bibliographic and authority data, Anglo American Cataloging Rules (AACR2)/Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) ? Demonstrated experience with MarcEdit, and OCLC Connexion or other bibliographic utilities and electronic cataloging tools such as Cataloger?s Desktop and Classification Web ? Demonstrated experience working with patron records ? Demonstrated supervisory, project management and team building experience ? Experience working with ExLibris Voyager ILS highly preferred ? 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Tobin Library, Molloy College 516.678.5000 x6319 jbrink-drescher at molloy.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-16 From michael.yunkin at UNLV.EDU Mon Apr 16 12:53:57 2012 From: michael.yunkin at UNLV.EDU ( Michael Yunkin) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:57 -0700 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I'm not a huge fan of QR codes, but they have their (limited) place. > From: Richard Wiggins > >QR codes have for some reason become a topic of >fashion in the year 2012, yet they date back before 2000... > > I don't recall such fascination with conventional bar codes when > grocery stores adopted the UPC. > > /rich 66% of our users didn't carry barcode readers in 2000. YMMV. -Michael Yunkin Web Content Manager/Usability Specialist UNLV Libraries Las Vegas, NV ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bennetttm at APPSTATE.EDU Mon Apr 16 13:44:58 2012 From: bennetttm at APPSTATE.EDU (Thomas Bennett) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:44:58 -0400 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <3EB154CE05CE154894A219C211DE37352627FC6C@JEFFERSON.dpls.lib.or.us> Message-ID: I've used PyQRNative, ported from the Javascript Library, with python and Zope. #QRCode for Javascript http://d-project.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/misc/qrcode/js/qrcode.js The code below, written for use with a form on our WEB site, could probably be easily modified for ModPython or command line script and save PNG file to disk. PyQRNative requires PIL (Python Imaging Library) to be installed. Thomas def pqn(self,qr_type,my_url,lastname,firstname,organization,job_title,phone_number,address,my_email,message,subject): from PyQRNative import * from StringIO import StringIO from OFS.Image import manage_addImage # DATA qr = QRCode(24, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) my_image_id = "pqn_test.png" if qr_type in ['short_url','long_url','vcard','message','telephone','sms','email','geo','anytelephone'] : if qr_type=='long_url': qr.addData(my_url) my_image_id="pqn_url.png" elif qr_type=='short_url': qr = QRCode(4, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) qr.addData(my_url) my_image_id = "pqn_url.png" elif qr_type=='vcard': qr = QRCode(12, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) # NEED TO ADJUST FOR MORE DATA qr.addData("MECARD:N:%s, %s;ADR:%s;TEL:+1828262%s;E:%s;URL:%s;NOTE:%s %s;;"%(lastname,firstname,address,str(phone_number),my_email,my_url,organization,job_title)) my_image_id = "pqn_vcard.png" elif qr_type=='message': qr.addData("TEXT:%s"%message) my_image_id = "pqn_message.png" elif qr_type=='telephone': qr = QRCode(2, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) qr.addData("tel:+1828262%s"%phone_number) my_image_id = "pqn_telephone.png" elif qr_type=='anytelephone': qr = QRCode(2, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) qr.addData("tel:+%s"%phone_number) my_image_id = "pqn_telephone.png" elif qr_type=='sms': qr = QRCode(2, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) # NEED TO ADJUST FOR DATA qr.addData("sms:+1828%s"%(phone_number)) my_image_id = "pqn_sms.png" elif qr_type=='email': qr = QRCode(2, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) # NEED TO ADJUST FOR DATA qr.addData("mailto:%s"%(email)) my_image_id = "pqn_sms.png" elif qr_type=='geo': qr = QRCode(2, QRErrorCorrectLevel.L) qr.addData("geo:36.2,-81.2") my_image_id = "pqn_geo.png" qr.make() im = qr.makeImage() # PUT THE IMAGE INTO MEMORY AND SAVE IMAGE TO MEMORY imageFile = StringIO() im.save(imageFile,"png") # IF THERE IS A pqn_test.png IN THE CURRENT DIRECTORY, DELETE IT SO UNDO WON'T BUILD UP THE UNDO OR HISTORY if my_image_id in self.objectIds(): self.manage_delObjects([my_image_id]) # Add image to directory in Zope manage_addImage(self,my_image_id,imageFile) # WRITE THE IMAGE AND FORM CODE TO THE PAGE # These sizes seem to work well for Andoid and IPhone QR Code readers. if qr_type=='vcard': my_text = '\n
%s' %(my_image_id,my_image_id) else: my_text = '\n
%s' %(my_image_id,my_image_id) else: my_text = '

DATA ERROR - incorrect qr_type

' return my_text ==================================================== Thomas McMillan Grant Bennett Appalachian State University Operations & Systems Analyst P O Box 32026 University Library Boone, North Carolina 28608 (828) 262 6587 Library Systems http://www.library.appstate.edu ==================================================== On Apr 13, 2012, at 6:17 PM, wylie ackerman wrote: > You can use Google?s chart API (https://google-developers.appspot.com/chart/infographics/docs/qr_codes) to generate dynamic images for display on the web (you can also copy and paste them into other apps). > > Sample QR Code: https://chart.googleapis.com/chart?chs=500x500&cht=qr&choe=UTF-8&chl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.deschuteslibrary.org > > I?m using it to dynamically insert QR codes into our catalog: http://catalog.dpls.lib.or.us/record=b1435909 > > > Wylie Ackerman > eServices Manager > Deschutes Public Library > (541) 312-1042 > http://www.deschuteslibrary.org > > > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Liz Hubert > Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:56 PM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes > > Hi all, > > I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? 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To date I've identified only several projects outside of the United States, that include: _Digital School Program with Open Textbooks Approved by Polish Government!_ [ http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/digital-school-program-with-open.html ] _In South Korean Classrooms, Digital Textbook Revolution Meets Some Resistance_ [ http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/03/in-south-koreanclassrooms-digital.html ] _E-books Venture to Target UK Students_ [ http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/e-books-venture-to-target-uk-students.html ] I am interested in any / all non-U.S. Digital Textbook projects at the institutional, local, state, regional, and/or national level(s). BTW-1: I will be giving two (2) lectures and a workshop for the DILL (Digital Library Learning) program in Parma, Italy (http://dill.hioa.no/) during the week of September 17 2012. BTW-2: I am more than willing to give presentations / workshops in other European venues after September 19 but no later than September 28 2012, if there is adequate interest and support. Please contact me ( gerrymck at iastate.edu ) if you and/or your institutional have an interest Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/non-us-digital-textbook-initiatives.html ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lbspodic at UST.HK Tue Apr 17 02:39:30 2012 From: lbspodic at UST.HK (Edward Spodick) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:39:30 +0800 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: At 5:22 AM -0700 4/16/12, Bob Rasmussen wrote: >This (tagging meeting rooms) is a clever application. Are the problems in >how the reader programs are parsing the URLs, or is it that they don't >prompt for a password? The problem is in the parsing. I expect the problem to become less over time. One of the Apps on my IOS device had an update during testing, and changed from failing to succeeding in handling the https links. The viewed behavior of failing Apps is the presentation of a blank white screen. There is no concurrent hit in the Web server logs. And none of the which failed on IOS gave an error message. >Could you sidestep the problem by having an unsecured URL that told when >the room would be available, but not who was using it? We could, but it is not currently considered worth the extra programming effort. Before doing such, we will evaluate over time how the QR codes get used, and what users say they need. :) -Spode >On Mon, 16 Apr 2012, Edward Spodick wrote: > >> One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs for all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly to that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of the room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, etc. >> >> One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is to a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - often with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important element for staff training for when users complain. >> >> When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it :) >> >> -Spode >> >> >> At 8:21 AM -0500 4/15/12, Max Anderson wrote: >> >Hi, all, >> > >> >I've followed this conversation with fascination. ?I too, am interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). >> > >> >I see QR Codes all over Chicago. ?They are on buses. ?They are on movie posters. ?They are on every poster. ?What I don't see: people actually using them. ?Another colleague in the library world, Aaron Schmidt has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in libraries: >> >http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 >> >This is his other missive:?http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ >> > >> >I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. ?She said there was an extremely low?use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at all. >> > >> >What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: instructions on how to actually use them. ?I know for my iPhone, I have to install an app to be able to read QR Codes. ?I believe (I may be mistaken) that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. ?If the idea of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). >> > >> >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, and become disappointed because nothing happened. >> > >> >This man wants them to 'die' altogether:?http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ >> > >> >I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. > > > >> >Comments welcome. >> > >> >Max >> > >> >"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our hands!" > > > --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid" >> > >> >On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich <mellen at make-do.org> wrote: >> > >> >Hi Liz, >> > >> >Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR codes? >> >For example are these QR code providers also applying another >> >url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are expiring? >> > >> >Since you are already using bit.ly for url shortening, have you considered >> >also using them for QR codes? >> > >> >If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions of >> >similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them directly. >> > >> >Mary Ellen >> > >> > >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist and I >> >> twitter as @QRCodeART (http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my >> > > creations >> >> is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World >> >> (@EXPLORAmuseum, http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany >> >> - >> >> http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, >> >> http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide QR Code scavenger hunt in >> >> Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. >> >> >> >> What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan or does >> >> the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not redirect >> >> anymore)? >> >> >> >> Some "valuable" tips: >> >> >> >> Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you create your >> >> QR >> >> Codes - use Zint http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API >> >> or http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing >> >> http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ all this is for free! For scaling use a >> >> vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 Meter big >> >> QR >> >> Code done ;-) >> >> >> >> 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets wrinkled or >> >> someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to "brand" with >> >> a >> >> logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and iPhone - >> >> i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You can also >> >> color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I wanted to >> >> put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in Facebook >> >> blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for slide 11 >> >> from this presentation ( >> >> http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt ) >> >> to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put things. If >> >> you >> >> speak or understand German: >> >> http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a >> >> presentation I did ;-) >> >> >> >> Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service providers are >> >> just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does not >> >> prosper >> >> >> >> If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your self (get >> >> a >> >> short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you (simple >> >> html >> >> page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) ?or get one of the free php scripts >> >> which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use goo.gl or bit.ly (both >> >> give you stats as well) >> >> >> >> Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on making money >> >> on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) >> >> >> >> Kind regards >> >> >> >> Steffen >> >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert <liz_hubert at yahoo.com> wrote: > > >> >> >>> Hi all, >> >>> >> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a > > >>> lot >> >>> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program >> >>> going, >> >>> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems >> >>> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used >> >>> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we >> >>> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing >> >>> lots >> >>> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to >> >>> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this >> >>> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using >> >>> the >> >>> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about >> >>> how >> >>> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes >> >>> through >> >>> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need >> >>> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share >> >>> their experiences? I'd be so grateful! >> >>> ============================ >> >>> >> >>> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> > >> >> >>> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >>> >> >>> 2012-04-13 >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> ============================ >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> >> >> 2012-04-14 >> >> >> > >> >============================ >> > >> >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> > >> >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> > >> >2012-04-15 >> > >> > >> >============================ >> > >> >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> > >> >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> > >> >2012-04-15 >> >> >> -- >> Edward F Spodick, IT and Services Infrastructure Manager >> Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library >> lbspodic at ust.hk tel:852-2358-6743 fax:852-2358-1043 >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-15 >> >> > >Regards, >....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. > >personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com > company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com > voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) > fax: (US) 503-624-0760 > web: http://www.anzio.com > street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. > 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 > Portland, OR 97223 USA > >============================ > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >2012-04-16 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Tue Apr 17 02:46:55 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:46:55 +0200 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Maybe using a good (and free) QR Code Reader app will help (and recommending them) - my hit list: Quickmark i-nigma QRCodePal ZXing (Google Barcode) MicrosoftTag (also reads QR Code) All these are available on the major platforms (i.e., Android and iPhony) On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Edward Spodick wrote: > At 5:22 AM -0700 4/16/12, Bob Rasmussen wrote: > >This (tagging meeting rooms) is a clever application. Are the problems in > >how the reader programs are parsing the URLs, or is it that they don't > >prompt for a password? > > The problem is in the parsing. I expect the problem to become less over > time. One of the Apps on my IOS device had an update during testing, and > changed from failing to succeeding in handling the https links. > > The viewed behavior of failing Apps is the presentation of a blank white > screen. There is no concurrent hit in the Web server logs. And none of > the which failed on IOS gave an error message. > > > >Could you sidestep the problem by having an unsecured URL that told when > >the room would be available, but not who was using it? > > We could, but it is not currently considered worth the extra programming > effort. Before doing such, we will evaluate over time how the QR codes get > used, and what users say they need. :) > > -Spode > > > >On Mon, 16 Apr 2012, Edward Spodick wrote: > > > >> One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs for > all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly to > that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of the > room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people > currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, etc. > >> > >> One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to > check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is to > a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I > have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - often > with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important > element for staff training for when users complain. > >> > >> When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 > high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started > this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it :) > >> > >> -Spode > >> > >> > >> At 8:21 AM -0500 4/15/12, Max Anderson wrote: > >> >Hi, all, > >> > > >> >I've followed this conversation with fascination. I too, am > interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have > learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). > >> > > >> >I see QR Codes all over Chicago. They are on buses. They are on > movie posters. They are on every poster. What I don't see: people > actually using them. Another colleague in the library world, Aaron Schmidt > has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in libraries: > >> >http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 > >> >This is his other missive: >http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ > >> > > >> >I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, > that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. She said there > was an extremely low use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at all. > >> > > >> >What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: > instructions on how to actually use them. I know for my iPhone, I have to > install an app to be able to read QR Codes. I believe (I may be mistaken) > that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. If the idea > of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most > smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). > >> > > >> >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of the > QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is > taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read it, > and become disappointed because nothing happened. > >> > > >> >This man wants them to 'die' altogether: < > http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > > > http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > >> > > >> >I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education > (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people > see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. > > > > > >> >Comments welcome. > >> > > >> >Max > >> > > >> >"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our hands!" > > > > --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day > the Earth Stood Stupid" > >> > > >> >On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich < mellen at make-do.org>mellen at make-do.org> wrote: > >> > > >> >Hi Liz, > >> > > >> >Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR codes? > >> >For example are these QR code providers also applying another > >> >url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are expiring? > >> > > >> >Since you are already using bit.ly for url shortening, > have you considered > >> >also using them for QR codes? > >> > > >> >If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions of > >> >similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them > directly. > >> > > >> >Mary Ellen > >> > > >> > > >> >> Hello, > >> >> > >> >> first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist and I > >> >> twitter as @QRCodeART ( > http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my > >> > > creations > >> >> is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World > >> >> (@EXPLORAmuseum, > http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany > >> >> - > >> >> > http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, > >> >> http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide > QR Code scavenger hunt in > >> >> Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. > >> >> > >> >> What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan or > does > >> >> the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not redirect > >> >> anymore)? > >> >> > >> >> Some "valuable" tips: > >> >> > >> >> Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you create > your > >> >> QR > >> >> Codes - use Zint > http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API > >> >> or > http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing > >> >> http://code.google.com/p/zxing/all this is for free! For scaling use a > >> >> vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 Meter > big > >> >> QR > >> >> Code done ;-) > >> >> > >> >> 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets > wrinkled or > >> >> someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to "brand" > with > >> >> a > >> >> logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and > iPhone - > >> >> i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You can > also > >> >> color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I > wanted to > >> >> put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in > Facebook > >> >> blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for > slide 11 > >> >> from this presentation ( > >> >> < > http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt> > http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt ) > >> >> to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put things. > If > >> >> you > >> >> speak or understand German: > >> >> > http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a > >> >> presentation I did ;-) > >> >> > >> >> Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service providers > are > >> >> just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does not > >> >> prosper > >> >> > >> >> If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your self > (get > >> >> a > >> >> short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you > (simple > >> >> html > >> >> page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) or get one of the free php > scripts > >> >> which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use > goo.gl or bit.ly (both > >> >> give you stats as well) > >> >> > >> >> Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on making > money > >> >> on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) > >> >> > >> >> Kind regards > >> >> > >> >> Steffen > >> >> > >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert < liz_hubert at yahoo.com>liz_hubert at yahoo.com> wrote: > > > >> > >> >>> Hi all, > >> >>> > >> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been > doing a > > > >>> lot > >> >>> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program > >> >>> going, > >> >>> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into > problems > >> >>> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first > used > >> >>> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months > after we > >> >>> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but > have been noticing > >> >>> lots > >> >>> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready > to > >> >>> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this > >> >>> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been > using > >> >>> the > >> >>> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much > about > >> >>> how > >> >>> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes > >> >>> through > >> >>> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just > need > >> >>> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone > share > >> >>> their experiences? I'd be so grateful! > >> >>> ============================ > >> >>> > >> >>> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> > >> >>> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> >>> > >> >>> 2012-04-13 > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >> > >> >> ============================ > >> >> > >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> >> > >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> >> > >> >> 2012-04-14 > >> >> > >> > > >> >============================ > >> > > >> >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > > >> >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > > >> >2012-04-15 > >> > > >> > > >> >============================ > >> > > >> >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > > >> >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > > >> >2012-04-15 > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Edward F Spodick, IT and Services Infrastructure Manager > >> Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library > >> lbspodic at ust.hk tel:852-2358-6743 fax:852-2358-1043 > >> > >> ============================ > >> > >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > >> 2012-04-15 > >> > >> > > > >Regards, > >....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. > > > >personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com > > company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com > > voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) > > fax: (US) 503-624-0760 > > web: http://www.anzio.com > > street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. > > 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 > > Portland, OR 97223 USA > > > >============================ > > > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > >2012-04-16 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-17 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lbspodic at UST.HK Tue Apr 17 05:08:35 2012 From: lbspodic at UST.HK (SPODICK Edward F) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:08:35 +0800 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Steffen Schilke wrote: > Maybe using a good (and free) QR Code Reader app will help (and > recommending them) - my hit list: > > Quickmark Since there are so many free apps, I do not plan to recommend any which cost money. Quickmark on iPhone is currently US$0.99. > i-nigma Works, but I do not like that it needs to route through the i-nigma servers. > QRCodePal (note I am on the Hong Kong Store) Could not find under that name for iPhone. Found "QR Pal". It saved the recorded scan, but did not route me to the actual website. > ZXing (Google Barcode) Could not find on iPhone (note I am on the Hong Kong Store) > MicrosoftTag (also reads QR Code) Correctly identifies the content, but will not route me to it, as that server has a self-signed certificate. "This mobile device does not support the type of content found in this tag. The certificate for this server is invalid." For the URL . No ability to override is provided. ** Note that the same message is provided for certificates from our institutional root certificate authority, making this app useless for our purposes. E.g. our book recommendation form at > All these are available on the major platforms (i.e., Android and iPhony) Perhaps some have been renamed, or perhaps some are only available on the U.S. App Store, which may be fine for your anticipated user population. My favorites currently on IOS are Redlaser and NeoReader. -Spode > On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Edward Spodick wrote: > >> At 5:22 AM -0700 4/16/12, Bob Rasmussen wrote: >> >This (tagging meeting rooms) is a clever application. Are the problems >> in >> >how the reader programs are parsing the URLs, or is it that they don't >> >prompt for a password? >> >> The problem is in the parsing. I expect the problem to become less over >> time. One of the Apps on my IOS device had an update during testing, >> and >> changed from failing to succeeding in handling the https links. >> >> The viewed behavior of failing Apps is the presentation of a blank white >> screen. There is no concurrent hit in the Web server logs. And none of >> the which failed on IOS gave an error message. >> >> >> >Could you sidestep the problem by having an unsecured URL that told >> when >> >the room would be available, but not who was using it? >> >> We could, but it is not currently considered worth the extra programming >> effort. Before doing such, we will evaluate over time how the QR codes >> get >> used, and what users say they need. :) >> >> -Spode >> >> >> >On Mon, 16 Apr 2012, Edward Spodick wrote: >> > >> >> One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs >> for >> all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly >> to >> that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of >> the >> room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people >> currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, >> etc. >> >> >> >> One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to >> check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is >> to >> a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I >> have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - >> often >> with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important >> element for staff training for when users complain. >> >> >> >> When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 >> high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started >> this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it >> :) >> >> >> >> -Spode >> >> >> >> >> >> At 8:21 AM -0500 4/15/12, Max Anderson wrote: >> >> >Hi, all, >> >> > >> >> >I've followed this conversation with fascination. I too, am >> interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have >> learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). >> >> > >> >> >I see QR Codes all over Chicago. They are on buses. They are on >> movie posters. They are on every poster. What I don't see: people >> actually using them. Another colleague in the library world, Aaron >> Schmidt >> has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in >> libraries: >> >> >http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 >> >> >This is his other missive: >> > >http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ >> >> > >> >> >I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, >> that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. She said >> there >> was an extremely low use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at >> all. >> >> > >> >> >What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: >> instructions on how to actually use them. I know for my iPhone, I have >> to >> install an app to be able to read QR Codes. I believe (I may be >> mistaken) >> that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. If the >> idea >> of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most >> smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). >> >> > >> >> >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of >> the >> QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is >> taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read >> it, >> and become disappointed because nothing happened. >> >> > >> >> >This man wants them to 'die' altogether: < >> http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ >> > >> http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ >> >> > >> >> >I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education >> (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people >> see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. >> > > > >> >> >Comments welcome. >> >> > >> >> >Max >> >> > >> >> >"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our >> hands!" >> > > > --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day >> the Earth Stood Stupid" >> >> > >> >> >On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich <> mellen at make-do.org>mellen at make-do.org> wrote: >> >> > >> >> >Hi Liz, >> >> > >> >> >Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR >> codes? >> >> >For example are these QR code providers also applying another >> >> >url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are >> expiring? >> >> > >> >> >Since you are already using bit.ly for url >> shortening, >> have you considered >> >> >also using them for QR codes? >> >> > >> >> >If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions >> of >> >> >similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them >> directly. >> >> > >> >> >Mary Ellen >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> >> >> first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist >> and I >> >> >> twitter as @QRCodeART ( >> http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my >> >> > > creations >> >> >> is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World >> >> >> (@EXPLORAmuseum, >> http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany >> >> >> - >> >> >> >> http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, >> >> >> http://www.explora.info ) and a city wide >> QR Code scavenger hunt in >> >> >> Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. >> >> >> >> >> >> What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan >> or >> does >> >> >> the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not >> redirect >> >> >> anymore)? >> >> >> >> >> >> Some "valuable" tips: >> >> >> >> >> >> Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you >> create >> your >> >> >> QR >> >> >> Codes - use Zint >> http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API >> >> >> or >> http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing >> >> >> http://code.google.com/p/zxing/all >> this is for free! For scaling use a >> >> >> vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 >> Meter >> big >> >> >> QR >> >> >> Code done ;-) >> >> >> >> >> >> 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets >> wrinkled or >> >> >> someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to >> "brand" >> with >> >> >> a >> >> >> logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and >> iPhone - >> >> >> i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You >> can >> also >> >> >> color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I >> wanted to >> >> >> put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in >> Facebook >> >> >> blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for >> slide 11 >> >> >> from this presentation ( >> >> >> < >> http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt> >> http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt >> ) >> >> >> to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put >> things. >> If >> >> >> you >> >> >> speak or understand German: >> >> >> >> http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a >> >> >> presentation I did ;-) >> >> >> >> >> >> Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service >> providers >> are >> >> >> just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does >> not >> >> >> prosper >> >> >> >> >> >> If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your >> self >> (get >> >> >> a >> >> >> short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you >> (simple >> >> >> html >> >> >> page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) or get one of the free php >> scripts >> >> >> which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use >> >> goo.gl or bit.ly (both >> >> >> give you stats as well) >> >> >> >> >> >> Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on >> making >> money >> >> >> on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) >> >> >> >> >> >> Kind regards >> >> >> >> >> >> Steffen >> >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert <> liz_hubert at yahoo.com>liz_hubert at yahoo.com> wrote: >> > > >> >> >> >>> Hi all, >> >> >>> >> >> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been >> doing a >> > > >>> lot >> >> >>> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good >> program >> >> >>> going, >> >> >>> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into >> problems >> >> >>> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We >> first >> used >> >> >>> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months >> after we >> >> >>> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but >> have been noticing >> >> >>> lots >> >> >>> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're >> ready >> to >> >> >>> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched >> this >> >> >>> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been >> using >> >> >>> the >> >> >>> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much >> about >> >> >>> how >> >> >>> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the >> codes >> >> >>> through >> >> >>> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just >> need >> >> >>> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone >> share >> >> >>> their experiences? I'd be so grateful! >> >> >>> ============================ >> >> >>> >> >> >>> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> > >> >> >> >>> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> >>> >> >> >>> 2012-04-13 >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> ============================ >> >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> >> >> >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> >> >> >> >> 2012-04-14 >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >============================ >> >> > >> >> >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> > >> >> >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> > >> >> >2012-04-15 >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >============================ >> >> > >> >> >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> > >> >> >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> > >> >> >2012-04-15 >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Edward F Spodick, IT and Services Infrastructure Manager >> >> Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library >> >> lbspodic at ust.hk tel:852-2358-6743 fax:852-2358-1043 >> >> >> >> ============================ >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> >> >> 2012-04-15 >> >> >> >> >> > >> >Regards, >> >....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. >> > >> >personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com >> > company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com >> > voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) >> > fax: (US) 503-624-0760 >> > web: http://www.anzio.com >> > street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. >> > 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 >> > Portland, OR 97223 USA >> > >> >============================ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Tue Apr 17 05:15:10 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:15:10 +0200 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: <64652.143.89.104.156.1334653715.squirrel@sqmail.ust.hk> Message-ID: Quickmark is free on Android (at least I did not pay for it) And if I call your URL I get: The site's security certificate is not trusted! You attempted to reach *lbpcbook.ust.hk*, but the server presented a certificate issued by an entity that is not trusted by your computer's operating system. This may mean that the server has generated its own security credentials, which Google Chrome cannot rely on for identity information, or an attacker may be trying to intercept your communications. You should not proceed, *especially* if you have never seen this warning before for this site. On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM, SPODICK Edward F wrote: > Steffen Schilke wrote: > > Maybe using a good (and free) QR Code Reader app will help (and > > recommending them) - my hit list: > > > > Quickmark > > Since there are so many free apps, I do not plan to recommend any which > cost money. Quickmark on iPhone is currently US$0.99. > > > i-nigma > > Works, but I do not like that it needs to route through the i-nigma > servers. > > > > QRCodePal (note I am on the Hong Kong Store) > > Could not find under that name for iPhone. Found "QR Pal". It saved the > recorded scan, but did not route me to the actual website. > > > ZXing (Google Barcode) > > Could not find on iPhone (note I am on the Hong Kong Store) > > > > MicrosoftTag (also reads QR Code) > > Correctly identifies the content, but will not route me to it, as that > server has a self-signed certificate. "This mobile device does not > support the type of content found in this tag. The certificate for this > server is invalid." For the URL > . No ability to > override is provided. > ** Note that the same message is provided for certificates from our > institutional root certificate authority, making this app useless for our > purposes. E.g. our book recommendation form at > > > > All these are available on the major platforms (i.e., Android and iPhony) > Perhaps some have been renamed, or perhaps some are only available on the > U.S. App Store, which may be fine for your anticipated user population. > > > My favorites currently on IOS are Redlaser and NeoReader. > > -Spode > > > On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Edward Spodick wrote: > > > >> At 5:22 AM -0700 4/16/12, Bob Rasmussen wrote: > >> >This (tagging meeting rooms) is a clever application. Are the problems > >> in > >> >how the reader programs are parsing the URLs, or is it that they don't > >> >prompt for a password? > >> > >> The problem is in the parsing. I expect the problem to become less over > >> time. One of the Apps on my IOS device had an update during testing, > >> and > >> changed from failing to succeeding in handling the https links. > >> > >> The viewed behavior of failing Apps is the presentation of a blank white > >> screen. There is no concurrent hit in the Web server logs. And none of > >> the which failed on IOS gave an error message. > >> > >> > >> >Could you sidestep the problem by having an unsecured URL that told > >> when > >> >the room would be available, but not who was using it? > >> > >> We could, but it is not currently considered worth the extra programming > >> effort. Before doing such, we will evaluate over time how the QR codes > >> get > >> used, and what users say they need. :) > >> > >> -Spode > >> > >> > >> >On Mon, 16 Apr 2012, Edward Spodick wrote: > >> > > >> >> One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs > >> for > >> all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly > >> to > >> that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of > >> the > >> room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people > >> currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, > >> etc. > >> >> > >> >> One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to > >> check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is > >> to > >> a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I > >> have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - > >> often > >> with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important > >> element for staff training for when users complain. > >> >> > >> >> When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 > >> high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started > >> this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it > >> :) > >> >> > >> >> -Spode > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> At 8:21 AM -0500 4/15/12, Max Anderson wrote: > >> >> >Hi, all, > >> >> > > >> >> >I've followed this conversation with fascination. I too, am > >> interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have > >> learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). > >> >> > > >> >> >I see QR Codes all over Chicago. They are on buses. They are on > >> movie posters. They are on every poster. What I don't see: people > >> actually using them. Another colleague in the library world, Aaron > >> Schmidt > >> has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in > >> libraries: > >> >> >http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 > >> >> >This is his other missive: > >> >> >http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ > >> >> > > >> >> >I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, > >> that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. She said > >> there > >> was an extremely low use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at > >> all. > >> >> > > >> >> >What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: > >> instructions on how to actually use them. I know for my iPhone, I have > >> to > >> install an app to be able to read QR Codes. I believe (I may be > >> mistaken) > >> that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. If the > >> idea > >> of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most > >> smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). > >> >> > > >> >> >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of > >> the > >> QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is > >> taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read > >> it, > >> and become disappointed because nothing happened. > >> >> > > >> >> >This man wants them to 'die' altogether: < > >> > http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > >> > > >> > http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ > >> >> > > >> >> >I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education > >> (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people > >> see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. > >> > > > > >> >> >Comments welcome. > >> >> > > >> >> >Max > >> >> > > >> >> >"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our > >> hands!" > >> > > > --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day > >> the Earth Stood Stupid" > >> >> > > >> >> >On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich < >> mellen at make-do.org>mellen at make-do.org> wrote: > >> >> > > >> >> >Hi Liz, > >> >> > > >> >> >Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR > >> codes? > >> >> >For example are these QR code providers also applying another > >> >> >url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are > >> expiring? > >> >> > > >> >> >Since you are already using bit.ly for url > >> shortening, > >> have you considered > >> >> >also using them for QR codes? > >> >> > > >> >> >If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions > >> of > >> >> >similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them > >> directly. > >> >> > > >> >> >Mary Ellen > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> >> Hello, > >> >> >> > >> >> >> first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist > >> and I > >> >> >> twitter as @QRCodeART ( > >> http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my > >> >> > > creations > >> >> >> is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World > >> >> >> (@EXPLORAmuseum, > >> http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum , Frankfurt, Germany > >> >> >> - > >> >> >> > >> http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg 5x5 Meter, > >> >> >> http://www.explora.info ) and a city > wide > >> QR Code scavenger hunt in > >> >> >> Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan > >> or > >> does > >> >> >> the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not > >> redirect > >> >> >> anymore)? > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Some "valuable" tips: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you > >> create > >> your > >> >> >> QR > >> >> >> Codes - use Zint > >> http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ or Google Chart API > >> >> >> or > >> http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ or ZXing > >> >> >> > http://code.google.com/p/zxing/all > >> this is for free! For scaling use a > >> >> >> vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 > >> Meter > >> big > >> >> >> QR > >> >> >> Code done ;-) > >> >> >> > >> >> >> 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets > >> wrinkled or > >> >> >> someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to > >> "brand" > >> with > >> >> >> a > >> >> >> logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and > >> iPhone - > >> >> >> i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You > >> can > >> also > >> >> >> color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I > >> wanted to > >> >> >> put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in > >> Facebook > >> >> >> blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for > >> slide 11 > >> >> >> from this presentation ( > >> >> >> < > >> > http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt> > >> > http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt > >> ) > >> >> >> to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put > >> things. > >> If > >> >> >> you > >> >> >> speak or understand German: > >> >> >> > >> http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 this is a > >> >> >> presentation I did ;-) > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service > >> providers > >> are > >> >> >> just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does > >> not > >> >> >> prosper > >> >> >> > >> >> >> If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your > >> self > >> (get > >> >> >> a > >> >> >> short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you > >> (simple > >> >> >> html > >> >> >> page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) or get one of the free php > >> scripts > >> >> >> which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use > >> > >> goo.gl or bit.ly (both > >> >> >> give you stats as well) > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on > >> making > >> money > >> >> >> on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Kind regards > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Steffen > >> >> >> > >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert < >> liz_hubert at yahoo.com>liz_hubert at yahoo.com> wrote: > >> > > >> > >> >> >>> Hi all, > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been > >> doing a > >> > > >>> lot > >> >> >>> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good > >> program > >> >> >>> going, > >> >> >>> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into > >> problems > >> >> >>> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We > >> first > >> used > >> >> >>> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months > >> after we > >> >> >>> created them. We've been using myqr.co since, > but > >> have been noticing > >> >> >>> lots > >> >> >>> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're > >> ready > >> to > >> >> >>> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched > >> this > >> >> >>> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been > >> using > >> >> >>> the > >> >> >>> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much > >> about > >> >> >>> how > >> >> >>> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the > >> codes > >> >> >>> through > >> >> >>> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just > >> need > >> >> >>> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone > >> share > >> >> >>> their experiences? 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URL: From lbspodic at UST.HK Tue Apr 17 05:30:18 2012 From: lbspodic at UST.HK (Edward Spodick) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:30:18 +0800 Subject: QR Codes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: At 11:15 AM +0200 4/17/12, Steffen Schilke wrote: >Quickmark is free on Android (at least I did not pay for it) Excellent. >And if I call your URL I get: > >The site's security certificate is not trusted! >You attempted to reach lbpcbook.ust.hk, but >the server presented a certificate issued by an entity that is not >trusted by your computer's operating system. This may mean that the >server has generated its own security credentials, which Google >Chrome cannot rely on for identity information, or an attacker may >be trying to intercept your communications. >You should not proceed, especially if you have never seen this >warning before for this site. Exactly - that is the correct message to receive, which is different from the Microsoft presented one. This behavior is the same as in a regular desktop browser. Hopefully you have the option of continuing anyway, rather than being blocked. Once we are out of beta, it will get a certificate from the University root certificate authority, which will probably give a similar error message (see <https://library.ust.hk/cgi-auth/req-book.pl>), unless the user has 'trusted' our root CA, which our users generally know to do. -Spode >On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM, SPODICK Edward F ><lbspodic at ust.hk> wrote: > >Steffen Schilke wrote: >> Maybe using a good (and free) QR Code Reader app will help (and >> recommending them) - my hit list: >> >> Quickmark > >Since there are so many free apps, I do not plan to recommend any which >cost money. Quickmark on iPhone is currently US$0.99. > >> i-nigma > >Works, but I do not like that it needs to route through the i-nigma servers. > > >> QRCodePal (note I am on the Hong Kong Store) > >Could not find under that name for iPhone. Found "QR Pal". It saved the >recorded scan, but did not route me to the actual website. > >> ZXing (Google Barcode) > >Could not find on iPhone (note I am on the Hong Kong Store) > > > >> MicrosoftTag (also reads QR Code) > >Correctly identifies the content, but will not route me to it, as that >server has a self-signed certificate. "This mobile device does not >support the type of content found in this tag. The certificate for this >server is invalid." For the URL ><https://lbpcbook.ust.hk/m/reserve/room?area=8&room=LC-15>. > No ability to >override is provided. >** Note that the same message is provided for certificates from our >institutional root certificate authority, making this app useless for our >purposes. E.g. our book recommendation form at ><https://library.ust.hk/cgi-auth/req-book.pl> > > >> All these are available on the major platforms (i.e., Android and iPhony) > >Perhaps some have been renamed, or perhaps some are only available on the >U.S. App Store, which may be fine for your anticipated user population. > > >My favorites currently on IOS are Redlaser and NeoReader. > >-Spode > > >> On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Edward Spodick >><lbspodic at ust.hk> wrote: >> >>> At 5:22 AM -0700 4/16/12, Bob Rasmussen wrote: >>> >This (tagging meeting rooms) is a clever application. Are the problems >>> in >>> >how the reader programs are parsing the URLs, or is it that they don't >>> >prompt for a password? >>> >>> The problem is in the parsing. I expect the problem to become less over >>> time. One of the Apps on my IOS device had an update during testing, >>> and >>> changed from failing to succeeding in handling the https links. >>> >>> The viewed behavior of failing Apps is the presentation of a blank white >>> screen. There is no concurrent hit in the Web server logs. And none of >>> the which failed on IOS gave an error message. >>> >>> >>> >Could you sidestep the problem by having an unsecured URL that told >>> when >>> >the room would be available, but not who was using it? > >> >>> We could, but it is not currently considered worth the extra programming >>> effort. Before doing such, we will evaluate over time how the QR codes >>> get >>> used, and what users say they need. :) >>> >>> -Spode >>> >>> >>> >On Mon, 16 Apr 2012, Edward Spodick wrote: >>> > >>> >> One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs >>> for >>> all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly >>> to >>> that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of >>> the >>> room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people >>> currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, >>> etc. >>> >> >>> >> One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to >>> check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is >>> to >>> a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I >>> have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - >>> often >>> with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important >>> element for staff training for when users complain. >>> >> >>> >> When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 >>> high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started >>> this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it >>> :) >>> >> >>> >> -Spode >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> At 8:21 AM -0500 4/15/12, Max Anderson wrote: >>> >> >Hi, all, >>> >> > >>> >> >I've followed this conversation with fascination. I too, am >>> interested in QR Codes and I teach others how to use them - (and have >>> learned a lot more by reading the posts by Luke, Steffen and others). >>> >> > >>> >> >I see QR Codes all over Chicago. They are on buses. They are on >>> movie posters. They are on every poster. What I don't see: people >>> actually using them. Another colleague in the library world, Aaron >>> Schmidt >>> has valid arguments in regard to the failing of the technology in >>> libraries: >>> >> ><http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392>http://www.walkingpaper.org/4392 >>> >> >This is his other missive: >>> >>><http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ >>> >http://implementingqrcodesinlibraries.org/ >>> >> > >>> >> >I have heard from a friend who works in a health sciences library, >>> that they use them to allow students to book study rooms. She said >>> there >>> was an extremely low use of them 5% but was pleased to see them used at >>> all. >>> >> > >>> >> >What I tend to see missing from where QR Codes are placed: >>> instructions on how to actually use them. I know for my iPhone, I have >>> to >>> install an app to be able to read QR Codes. I believe (I may be >>> mistaken) >>> that this is the same for Windows phones and Android phones. If the >>> idea >>> of QR Codes could be embedded into the function of the cameras on most >>> smartphones, I think use would skyrocket (up). >>> >> > >>> >> >With RedLaser, you can now (with the new release) take a photo of >>> the >>> QR Code and read it that way if you want. What I see people doing, is >>> taking a photo of the QR code with their phone and no software to read >>> it, >>> and become disappointed because nothing happened. >>> >> > >>> >> >This man wants them to 'die' altogether: < >>> >>>http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ >>> > >>> >>>http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/this-man-wants-to-kill-qr-codes-can-he-do-it/ >>> >> > >>> >> >I am not ready to discount them 100% - I think a little education >>> (which is what we are good at as librarians) and advocacy to help people >>> see the good about them...and then let the chips fall where they may. >>> > > > >>> >> >Comments welcome. >>> >> > >>> >> >Max >>> >> > >>> >> >"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our >>> hands!" >>> > > > --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day > >> the Earth Stood Stupid" >>> >> > >>> >> >On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 00:32, M. E. Petrich <>> >>>mellen at make-do.org>mellen at make-do.org> >>>wrote: >>> >> > >>> >> >Hi Liz, >>> >> > >>> >> >Have you figured out what the specific problems are with the QR >>> codes? >>> >> >For example are these QR code providers also applying another >>> >> >url-shortening or redirecting url? Is it those urls which are >>> expiring? >>> >> > >>> >> >Since you are already using >>><http://bit.ly>bit.ly for url >>> shortening, >>> have you considered >>> >> >also using them for QR codes? >>> >> > >>> >> >If you don't get answers here, you might find out what institutions >>> of >>> >> >similar size and resources are using QR codes and contact them >>> directly. >>> >> > >>> >> >Mary Ellen >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> >> Hello, >>> >> >> >>> >> >> first of all let me introduce myself: I am a QR Code Evangelist >>> and I >>> >> >> twitter as @QRCodeART >>>(<http://twitter.com/qrcodeart> >>> http://twitter.com/qrcodeart ) - One of my >>> >> > > creations >>> >> >> is one of the biggest working / scanable QR Codes in the World >>> >> >> (@EXPLORAmuseum, >>><http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum> >>> >>>http://twitter.com/#!/exploramuseum >>>, Frankfurt, Germany >>> >> >> - >>> >> >> >>><http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg> >>> >>>http://explora.info/images/qrclaraIMG_5995_m.jpg >>>5x5 Meter, >>> >> >> >>><http://www.explora.info>http://www.explora.info >>>) and a city wide >>> QR Code scavenger hunt in >>> >> >> Frankfurt. In the museum we do a lot with QR Code. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> What do you mean by the QR Codes "die"?!? Does it no longer scan >>> or >>> does >>> >> >> the link encoded no longer works (or the provider does not >>> redirect >>> >> >> anymore)? >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Some "valuable" tips: >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Use the highest error correction --> keep control on how you >>> create >>> your >>> >> >> QR >>> >> >> Codes - use Zint >>><http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/> >>> >>>http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint/ >>>or Google Chart API >>> >> >> or >>><http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/> >>> >>>http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/ >>>or ZXing >>> >> >> >>><http://code.google.com/p/zxing/>http://code.google.com/p/zxing/all >>> this is for free! For scaling use a >>> >> >> vector format like eps or svg (or how do you think I got a 5x5 >>> Meter >>> big >>> >> >> QR >>> >> >> Code done ;-) >>> >> >> >>> >> >> 30% Error Correction keeps you going even if the QR Code gets >>> wrinkled or >>> >> >> someone adds some extra black spots. This also allows you to >>> "brand" >>> with >>> >> >> a >>> >> >> logo BUT test it with several QR Code reader apps (on Android and >>> iPhone - >>> >> >> i-nigma, Quickmark, ZXing, QRCodePal, BeeTag, MicrosoftTag). You >>> can >>> also >>> >> >> color you QR Code if you have enough contrast (some anecdote: I >>> wanted to >>> >> >> put a facebook logo in one if the cornerstones of the QR Code in >>> Facebook >>> >> >> blue and nearly no QR Code reader could decode this. Checkout for >>> slide 11 >>> >> >> from this presentation ( >>> >> >> < >>> >>>http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt> >>> >>>http://www.slideshare.net/QrArt/qr-code-vortrag-beim-webmontag-frankfurt >>> ) >>> >> >> to understand the anatomy of a QR Code and where you can put >>> things. >>> If >>> >> >> you >>> >> >> speak or understand German: >>> >> >> >>><http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040> > >> >http://blip.tv/web-montag-frankfurt-am-main/qr-codes-5250040 >this is a >>> >> >> presentation I did ;-) >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Do not use services providers! Do it by yourself - service >>> providers >>> are >>> >> >> just jumping on the band wagon and are gone if the business does >>> not >>> >> >> prosper >>> >> >> >>> >> >> If you use short URLs the same applies - either do them by your >>> self >>> (get >>> >> >> a >>> >> >> short domain name and get your IT guy to do a redirect for you >>> (simple >>> >> >> html >>> >> >> page or, i.e., mod_rewrite on Apache) or get one of the free php >>> scripts >>> >> >> which do a URL shortening service (for free) or use >>> <http://goo.gl> >>> goo.gl or >>><http://bit.ly>bit.ly (both >>> >> >> give you stats as well) >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Any other questions? Feel free to ask (I am not depending on >>> making >>> money >>> >> >> on this so I can get you frankly the truth ;-) >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Kind regards >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Steffen >>> >> >> >>> >> >> On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Liz Hubert <>> >>>liz_hubert at yahoo.com>liz_hubert at yahoo.com> >>>wrote: >>> > > >> >>> >> >>> Hi all, >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been >>> doing a >>> > > >>> lot >>> >> >>> of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good >>> program >>> >> >>> going, >>> >> >>> and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into >>> problems >>> >> >>> with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We >>> first >>> used >>> >> >>> Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months >>> after we >>> >> >>> created them. We've been using >>><http://myqr.co>myqr.co since, but >>> have been noticing >>> >> >>> lots >>> >> >>> of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're >>> ready >>> to >>> >> >>> switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched >>> this >>> >> >>> extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been >>> using >>> >> >>> the >>> >> >>> same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much >>> about >>> >> >>> how >>> >> >>> they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the >>> codes >>> >> >>> through >>> >> >>> bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just >>> need >>> >> >>> something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone >>> share >>> >> >>> their experiences? I'd be so grateful! >>> >> >>> ============================ >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> To unsubscribe: >>><http://bit.ly/web4lib>http://bit.ly/web4lib >>> >> > >> >>> >> >>> Web4Lib Web Site: >>><http://web4lib.org/>http://web4lib.org/ >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> 2012-04-13 >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> ============================ >>> >> >> >>> >> >> To unsubscribe: >>><http://bit.ly/web4lib>http://bit.ly/web4lib >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: >>><http://web4lib.org/>http://web4lib.org/ >>> >> >> >>> >> >> 2012-04-14 >>> >> >> >>> >> > >>> >> >============================ >>> >> > >>> >> >To unsubscribe: >>><http://bit.ly/web4lib>http://bit.ly/web4lib >>> >> > >>> >> >Web4Lib Web Site: >>><http://web4lib.org/>http://web4lib.org/ >>> >> > >>> >> >2012-04-15 >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> >============================ >>> >> > >>> >> >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >>> >> > >>> >> >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >>> >> > >>> >> >2012-04-15 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> -- >>> >> Edward F Spodick, IT and Services Infrastructure Manager >>> >> Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library >>> >> lbspodic at ust.hk tel:852-2358-6743 >>>fax:852-2358-1043 >>> >> >>> >> ============================ >>> >> >>> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> >> >>> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >>> >> >>> >> 2012-04-15 >>> >> >>> >> >>> > >>> >Regards, >>> >....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. >>> > >>> >personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com >>> > company e-mail: rsi at anzio.com >>> > voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) >>> > fax: (US) 503-624-0760 >>> > web: http://www.anzio.com >>> > street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. >>> > 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 >>> > Portland, OR 97223 USA >>> > >>> >============================ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lbspodic at UST.HK Tue Apr 17 05:44:42 2012 From: lbspodic at UST.HK (Edward Spodick) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:44:42 +0800 Subject: A note for Jane Blume In-Reply-To: <2978EAE7EF47E647AD01D1CCA50CC9E31FC01B52@Mailbox2.bellingham-tech.edu> Message-ID: I apologize for sending this reply to the whole list, but the Bellingham Technical College is refusing all e-mail from our server (and possibly all of Hong Kong?). > ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- > > (reason: 550 Blocked) > > ----- Transcript of session follows ----- >... while talking to barracuda.btc.ctc.edu.: >>>> DATA ><<< 550 Blocked >550 5.1.1 ... User unknown >451 4.4.1 reply: read error from barracuda.btc.ctc.edu. - - - forwaded reply - - - Hi Jane, We use MRBS - the Meeting Room Booking System, an open source package which works very well for us. It does not come with a decent mobile interface, however, so we put in some programming time creating a secondary interface to it for mobile use. MRBS can be found at http://mrbs.sourceforge.net/ -Spode At 3:33 PM +0000 4/16/12, Jane Blume wrote: >Hello Spode, > >What room booking software do you use? We are moving to a larger library and will have many more study rooms to book. > >I like your idea of a QR code to book to the room. > >Thanks. > >Jane > >Jane Blume >Director, Library and Media Services >Bellingham Technical College >3028 Lindbergh Ave. >Bellingham, WA 98225 >360-752-8472 - phone >360-752-7272 - fax >mailto:jblume at btc.ctc.edu > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward Spodick >Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:16 PM >To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU >Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes > >One of the ways we use them is by adding QR Codes to the door signs for all of our bookable study rooms. Each QR Code links the user directly to that day's bookings for that room, in the Mobile interface version of the room booking system. So the user can immediately check when the people currently in the rom will be done and if it is free later in the day, etc. > >One notable problem encountered is that we require authentication to check these bookings, as we display the users' names. So every link is to a secure URL (https). Roughly 1/2 of all the QR Code reader programs I have tested are unable to properly parse https links, so they fail - often with no error message. This increases frustration and is an important element for staff training for when users complain. > >When it works, the user is thrilled. We started out doing this on 5 high-profile rooms, and have extended it to all the others. We started this in March, and got 17 likes and a share or 2 on our FB post about it :) > >-Spode ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Tue Apr 17 05:54:51 2012 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:54:51 +0200 Subject: A note for Jane Blume In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The mrbs interface looks unsexy (web based) - we use ressources in outlook (i.e., exchange) for conference rooms, beamer, notebook etc.Any descent calendaring application (server) will do On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Edward Spodick wrote: > > Hi Jane, > > We use MRBS - the Meeting Room Booking System, an open source package > which works very well for us. It does not come with a decent mobile > interface, however, so we put in some programming time creating a secondary > interface to it for mobile use. > MRBS can be found at http://mrbs.sourceforge.net/ > > -Spode > > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From martha.buckbee at GMAIL.COM Tue Apr 17 11:08:34 2012 From: martha.buckbee at GMAIL.COM (Martha Buckbee) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:08:34 -0400 Subject: QR Codes Message-ID: We have used both bit.ly and goo.gl to generate our QR codes. Both provide usage analytics which is helpful. Both are solid tools that we expect to be here for the long term. We primarily use bit.ly because we first create a shorten URL that we customize to include our acronym then create the QR code. We provide both the shortened URL and the QR code to accommodate as many users as possible. We use these codes for bibliography handouts at major lectures, to direct users to additional online materials to expand exhibits and to get users to our online class signup form. Martha Buckbee Emerging Library Technologies Specialist UT Southwestern Medical Center Library On Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:24:00 -0700, Liz Hubert wrote: >I'm so gratified by all of the helpful answers to this question! I also consider myself a?QR code?evangelist. I could talk for ages about them (and have, I've spoken at several conferences) but I think there's two reasons they haven't taken off in the United States. The first, as someone else mentioned, is education. I can't tell you the number of times I've seen someone take a picture of a code with the camera on their phones. People just don't understand how it works. The second reason is that people who create the QR codes are often pointing their users to stuff online that does nothing at all to help their users. QR codes should take the user to something that is immediately relevant and useful, otherwise what's the point? My friend Leah talks about seeing a QR code on the menu at a restaurant. When she used the code, it took her to the online version of the menu. I think we've probably all seen something like this, and I think we can all agree that it's a waste of time. Our library is currently primarily using QR codes on shelf talkers. The shelf talker (on the shelf under, say, James Patterson) has a picture of the librarian who likes that author, a list of a few readalikes, and a link and QR code to an online booklist that has more readalikes.? >At any rate, several of the first posters asked what the problems with the code generators were. There were two separate issues. With Kaywa, my codes all completely stopped working. When I used a reader on my phone (or other phones, we tried a number of them) I got a generic error message. I don't recall what the message was as it's been probably a year, but things seemed to be dead ending at Kaywa-they never made it as far as the URL at all. I switched over to?myqr.co?and haven't had a problem for at least six to eight months. Now we're having trouble signing in. When we can sign in, the creator can't seem to come up with a code about half the time. The codes are still working on my phone, but they're taking up to a minute to load, which is unacceptable. We are already in the process of redoing our shelf talkers and codes since we've just switched to Polaris and need to link everything to the new catalog, so this is a good time to switch from myqr.co.? >I love the idea of using bitly for a QR code creator-for some reason, I had no idea that they also did QR codes. Has anyone used them? I would assume they're probably pretty reliable since bitly has been around a while. >Thanks again to everyone for so much help! ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 From martha.buckbee at GMAIL.COM Tue Apr 17 11:50:58 2012 From: martha.buckbee at GMAIL.COM (Martha Buckbee) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:50:58 -0400 Subject: QR Codes Message-ID: QR codes can be used to get to a human as well. Put a QR code at the public computer stations. In the QR code put the phone number for the help desk so users can call to report problems. Or the QR code can initiate an texting session with a librarian. On the sign include the phone number as well as who to report problems to for those with a non-smart phone or no phone at all. If your library uses a problem ticket system make a QR code that brings up a pre-formatted email with space for additional details so the user can submit a ticket via email. Or make a different QR code for each device with all the specifics already detailed. At the microfilm/microfiche station have a sign with brief usage instructions. Provide a QR code to more detailed instructions. Although the above could direct users to a URL, none of them have to. Phone numbers, text messages, email, and plain old text can also be put in a QR code. Some of the above may seem more cumbersome than needed but I love only having to scan the code and not having to worry that my fat thumbs will typo a number or address. Not to mention the joys of auto-correct modifying what I typed. I agree that we need to provide more instruction in how to use the QR codes. And more phones are coming out in the with camera software that automatically detect QR codes without additional software requirements. One final point. According to the numbers from Pew and others, many smartphone owners don't have access to high speed internet at home. Their phone is their internet connection. Providing a QR code link to the reliable resources libraries provide could help narrow the digital divide. For many users if the options are enter a long URL that might be fat fingered or simply Google a topic and clicking on the first few hits - Google wins. If the options are scan a QR code or Google, hopefully the QR code wins. How is that for starry eyed libraries and QR codes can save the world? Martha Buckbee Emerging Library Technologies Specialist UT Southwestern Medical Center Libray On Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:45:59 +0000, Rosenberger, Luke E wrote: >Although I agree that the most effective uses of QR codes are to bridge between physical objects/spaces and online information, they can also be a useful tool to bridge the gap between desktop and mobile interfaces. For example: > >1. Libraries may offer a QR code link in their OPACs so that a patron using the OPAC can simply scan the code from the screen using their device before they head off to locate an item in the stacks. > >2. QR codes have been used very effectively to link from webpages to apps in the Android Market and iTunes App Store -- it actually can save the time of the user when installing new apps. > >Therefore, I would disagree with the general statement "If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you are raising a barrier" -- assuming that the target of the QR code is specifically designed for mobile use. > >Luke Rosenberger ? Director ? >Library Technology & Historical Collections ? >UT Health Science Center San Antonio ? >MSC 7940, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr ? San Antonio TX 78229-3900 ? >+1 210.567.2486 ? rosenberger at uthscsa.edu ? >http://www.library.uthscsa.edu >________________________________ >From: Web technologies in libraries [WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] on behalf of Richard Wiggins [richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM] >Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 7:49 >To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU >Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes > >Nice to see that QR codes have evangelists. > >Some things to keep in mind: > >QR codes are 2D bar codes. They apply to physical objects, not Web pages. If you offer a QR code on a Web page instead of a simple hyperlink, you are raising a barrier. > >QR codes have for some reason become a topic of fashion in the year 2012, yet they date back before 2000. > >It is especially puzzling when a QR code translates to a simple URL - or should. > >I don't recall such fascination with conventional bar codes when grocery stores adopted the UPC. > >/rich ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-17 From Paul.Sutherland at CCC.GOVT.NZ Wed Apr 18 02:53:50 2012 From: Paul.Sutherland at CCC.GOVT.NZ (Sutherland, Paul) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:53:50 +1200 Subject: Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list Message-ID: Hi I am wondering is there an email list / discussion list / etc place to discuss technical issues relating to eBooks vendors such as Overdrive. Actually just Overdrive. Although I am interested in the various policies and politics of the eBook market and libraries, and all the things we are worried about - I am not looking for such a space. I am ambivalent to the vendor other than I want it to work because we are paying. BUT - I want a place where I can ask question and share issues - and find solutions to help our customers with a (we have purchased it and we want to make it work) product (Overdrive). Most of our issues are to do with eBooks - but audio books still cause us occasional grief. And maybe even a place to help lobby Overdrive that some of their technical answers are not acceptable to close a helpdesk call - because the issue is not resolved. (I can post a couple of examples of these if anyone is interested...) Over the last year Overdrive have greatly ramped up their public facing help pages but there are still gaps (stuff they may not want to own up to maybe) We have built up an internal solutions wiki - and are thinking how to review - and neutralize some of our comments so we can publicly share our solutions as other libraries have. So we and our customers can use Google to help find similar cases/solutions I have in the last couple of years seen some overdrive technical issues so is this list the place? (I think probably not,,,) thanks Cheers Paul P.s. in NZ Kindle is not (yet) supported by Amazon/Overdrive so we probably don't have half the problems US librarians may... but we do have lots of devices not sold in US that Overdrive are unsure if they support (because they are not sold in the US Market so they cannot test) even though Overdrive is a global company! 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In addition, the Senior Developer will work on web based projects for the Media Library and Archives, including the implementation of a website to give scholars and researchers access to material in the WGBH Archive. Working closely with the Media Library and Archive?s Director, Project Manager, and a WGBH Interactive Designer, the Senior Developer will specify, document and develop the technical architecture of a prototype digital asset management system for digital preservation. They will develop user interfaces to the system. They will also continue to develop the Open Vault website: http://openvault.wgbh.org. Specific duties include: * Gather requirements and develop specifications for the digital library architecture; work closely with digital object creators and managers to understand their needs. * Working with open-source applications and toolkits, design and implement a multi-purpose repository infrastructure that supports the ingestion, preservation, and delivery of digital objects. * Test, evaluate, and recommend potential toolkits and applications for inclusion in the repository architecture. * Design and implement workflows to extract, transform and repurpose metadata and digital objects as needed. * Customize open source applications to provide front-end interfaces to the repository for end-user delivery * Maintain digital library architecture, troubleshooting issues whenever they arise. * Keep abreast of community-wide developments in the realm of digital library software and infrastructure. * Contribute to the development of Open Source applications. * Write and maintain documentation. * May supervise junior programmers Please note that this position has the possibility of being extended based upon funding levels. Responsible for maintaining a working environment that leverages the potential and diversity of the department's entire staff. Provide direction and leadership in such a way as to nurture, create and maintain an environment that is (1) free from discrimination, intolerance and harassment and (2) provides employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement including professional development whenever possible. Skills Required: * The ideal candidate: * Has experience implementing digital archives, using repository software such as DSpace or Fedora Commons. * Is Unix proficient. * Has some experience with Blacklight, Hydra, Ruby on Rails and/or Solr. * Can demonstrate understanding of Internet technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML (particularly XSLT, XPath and RDF) * Has worked with web services such as REST, SOAP and/or XML-RPC * Is familiar with one or more RDMS, such as MySQL. Experience integrating with, or extracting data from, FileMaker Pro will also be helpful. * Is familiar with online media workflows (from post-production to compression to distribution). WGBH is a Mac shop, with LAMP servers. Candidates should be prepared to share and discuss code samples. Educational Requirements: To perform the required duties, the Senior Developer must possess the skills and qualities required to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and more than 3 years of work experience developing web applications. Demonstrated interest in library or moving images archive issues preferred. Department Overview: WGBH produces the best and most well known television, radio and online programs for public media. The WGBH Media Library and Archives preserves and helps re-purpose WGBH creations into the future. The MLA establishes the policies and procedures for the access, acquisition, intellectual control, and preservation of WGBH?s physical media and digital production and administrative assets. The MLA also offers production organization of archival materials from projects start up to shut down, research services, rights clearances, and licenses WGBH stock footage. This is a full-time, on-site position with benefits, starting as soon as possible. It is funded for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal after that. Moderate travel may be required. We work hard, but believe in work/life balance. Apply at http://www.wgbh.org/about/employmentOpportunities.cfm Courtney Michael Project Manager WGBH Media Library & Archives One Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 p. 617-300-2673 f. 617-300-1056 courtney_michael at wgbh.org ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-18 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET Wed Apr 18 10:52:15 2012 From: TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET (Thomas Edelblute) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:52:15 +0000 Subject: Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list In-Reply-To: <1FE589893FCE1B4F896BA37748BE618401EE7626@CCOEXCV01.ccity.biz> Message-ID: I would be interested in all ebook product including any issues with One Click Digital and 3M Library Cloud. Sent from my Samsung Epic? 4G Touch -------- Original message -------- Subject: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list From: "Sutherland, Paul" To: "WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU" CC: Hi I am wondering is there an email list / discussion list / etc place to discuss technical issues relating to eBooks vendors such as Overdrive. Actually just Overdrive. Although I am interested in the various policies and politics of the eBook market and libraries, and all the things we are worried about - I am not looking for such a space. I am ambivalent to the vendor other than I want it to work because we are paying. BUT - I want a place where I can ask question and share issues - and find solutions to help our customers with a (we have purchased it and we want to make it work) product (Overdrive). Most of our issues are to do with eBooks - but audio books still cause us occasional grief. And maybe even a place to help lobby Overdrive that some of their technical answers are not acceptable to close a helpdesk call - because the issue is not resolved. (I can post a couple of examples of these if anyone is interested...) Over the last year Overdrive have greatly ramped up their public facing help pages but there are still gaps (stuff they may not want to own up to maybe) We have built up an internal solutions wiki - and are thinking how to review - and neutralize some of our comments so we can publicly share our solutions as other libraries have. So we and our customers can use Google to help find similar cases/solutions I have in the last couple of years seen some overdrive technical issues so is this list the place? (I think probably not,,,) thanks Cheers Paul P.s. in NZ Kindle is not (yet) supported by Amazon/Overdrive so we probably don't have half the problems US librarians may... but we do have lots of devices not sold in US that Overdrive are unsure if they support (because they are not sold in the US Market so they cannot test) even though Overdrive is a global company! Paul Sutherland Christchurch City Libraries Christchurch New Zealand christchurchcitylibraries.com ********************************************************************** This electronic email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Christchurch City Council. If you are not the correct recipient of this email please advise the sender and delete. 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Alcorn Reference Technology Librarian West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA 50265 (515) 222-3573 louise.alcorn at wdm.iowa.gov (note new email domain as of July, 2011) http://www.wdmlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Edelblute Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:52 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list I would be interested in all ebook product including any issues with One Click Digital and 3M Library Cloud. Sent from my Samsung Epic(tm) 4G Touch -------- Original message -------- Subject: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list From: "Sutherland, Paul" > To: "WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU" > CC: Hi I am wondering is there an email list / discussion list / etc place to discuss technical issues relating to eBooks vendors such as Overdrive. Actually just Overdrive. Although I am interested in the various policies and politics of the eBook market and libraries, and all the things we are worried about - I am not looking for such a space. I am ambivalent to the vendor other than I want it to work because we are paying. BUT - I want a place where I can ask question and share issues - and find solutions to help our customers with a (we have purchased it and we want to make it work) product (Overdrive). Most of our issues are to do with eBooks - but audio books still cause us occasional grief. And maybe even a place to help lobby Overdrive that some of their technical answers are not acceptable to close a helpdesk call - because the issue is not resolved. (I can post a couple of examples of these if anyone is interested...) Over the last year Overdrive have greatly ramped up their public facing help pages but there are still gaps (stuff they may not want to own up to maybe) We have built up an internal solutions wiki - and are thinking how to review - and neutralize some of our comments so we can publicly share our solutions as other libraries have. So we and our customers can use Google to help find similar cases/solutions I have in the last couple of years seen some overdrive technical issues so is this list the place? (I think probably not,,,) thanks Cheers Paul P.s. in NZ Kindle is not (yet) supported by Amazon/Overdrive so we probably don't have half the problems US librarians may... but we do have lots of devices not sold in US that Overdrive are unsure if they support (because they are not sold in the US Market so they cannot test) even though Overdrive is a global company! 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[snip] To begin the work of understanding and sorting through the many and varied approaches to etextbooks we are convening an Unconference on the topic this summer ... . The goal of the meeting will be to draw together a broad spectrum of participants exploring provision of etextbooks from a variety of perspectives, whether that be though open access textbooks, vendor-driven solutions or self-publishing. We also hope to attract participants who have not yet ventured into the etextbook realm but are interested in learning more. As is typical of Unconferences there will not be a formal Call for Papers but instead we will structure a series of talks and discussions based on interest expressed at the opening session of the meeting. Among the topics we expect will be of interest and will be discussed are the following: * Accessibility of extextbooks for students with disabilities and best practices in addressing these * Models of university self-publishing of etextbooks * Evaluating the adoption and impact of etextbooks at your institution * Vendor-driven models of etextbook delivery * Understanding the costs of etextbooks * Open access etextbook solutions * Technical considerations in offering or supporting etextbooks * Policy considerations around etextbook solutions in higher education [snip] The format of eTextbook Camp will be a 2 day meeting taking pace over 2 days in late June, starting mid-day on June 28th and continuing through 4pm on June 29th.. There will be no cost for the meeting apart from transportation to the meeting and accommodations. [snip] Meals will be provided. Space is limited and registration will be limited at 75. Source and links to fulltext available via [ http://bit.ly/I6dWQk ] BTW: It's been too many years since I visited my library school alma mater (Class of '75 [Yikes!] [:-)]) Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-18 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I think it's important for us to be aware of the range of issues affecting how we deliver our services, and sometimes the more hardcore web folks have great tech solutions for those of us who may be more on the less techy-collections/librarian side. -Margaret Margaret Hazel Virtual Branch & Innovative Tech Manager Eugene Public Library Eugene, OR 541-682-6015 margaret.e.hazel at ci.eugene.or.us From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Edelblute Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:52 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list I would be interested in all ebook product including any issues with One Click Digital and 3M Library Cloud. Sent from my Samsung Epic(tm) 4G Touch -------- Original message -------- Subject: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list From: "Sutherland, Paul" > To: "WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU" > CC: Hi I am wondering is there an email list / discussion list / etc place to discuss technical issues relating to eBooks vendors such as Overdrive. Actually just Overdrive. Although I am interested in the various policies and politics of the eBook market and libraries, and all the things we are worried about - I am not looking for such a space. I am ambivalent to the vendor other than I want it to work because we are paying. BUT - I want a place where I can ask question and share issues - and find solutions to help our customers with a (we have purchased it and we want to make it work) product (Overdrive). Most of our issues are to do with eBooks - but audio books still cause us occasional grief. And maybe even a place to help lobby Overdrive that some of their technical answers are not acceptable to close a helpdesk call - because the issue is not resolved. (I can post a couple of examples of these if anyone is interested...) Over the last year Overdrive have greatly ramped up their public facing help pages but there are still gaps (stuff they may not want to own up to maybe) We have built up an internal solutions wiki - and are thinking how to review - and neutralize some of our comments so we can publicly share our solutions as other libraries have. So we and our customers can use Google to help find similar cases/solutions I have in the last couple of years seen some overdrive technical issues so is this list the place? (I think probably not,,,) thanks Cheers Paul P.s. in NZ Kindle is not (yet) supported by Amazon/Overdrive so we probably don't have half the problems US librarians may... but we do have lots of devices not sold in US that Overdrive are unsure if they support (because they are not sold in the US Market so they cannot test) even though Overdrive is a global company! Paul Sutherland Christchurch City Libraries Christchurch New Zealand christchurchcitylibraries.com ********************************************************************** This electronic email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Christchurch City Council. If you are not the correct recipient of this email please advise the sender and delete. 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BTW: We each have individual bibliographic databases containing cites/sites to numerous efforts. Abstract The Agenda 21 is the United Nations? action plan for the 21st century in favour of sustainable development. Launched at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, its 40 chapters include social, economic and ecological actions for implementation by local authorities, governments, but also by corporate companies and services. Twenty years after the Earth Summit, it is time to apply the Agenda 21 to library marketing and management and to move on to the global or sustainable library. Based on the marketing concepts of global performance and corporate social responsibility, we describe five main dimensions, e.g. social, societal, ecological, commercial and economic performance, and encourage a conceptual framework for the evaluation, management and development of libraries and information services. Beyond marketing, our manifesto is also designed to provide a new outline and clear structure for LIS education, research and publication. > Think global, act local Introduction to Agenda 21 A new approach to library marketing > Global performance The multi-level concept of global performance Performance, evaluation and audit > Social responsibility Social and societal performance Working conditions Human resources Library and community The library as part of local and cultural policy > Green library Ecological performance > Return on investment Economic (financial) performance Indicators and dashboards Reporting >Service quality and user satisfaction Commercial performance User-centred marketing and innovation User studies > Towards a global library Concluding remarks on sustainable development, library performance and marketing Global in a double sens: converging cultural concepts and holistic approach > Bibliography Please submit any/all information as a Comment on the appropriate entry on _The Green Library_ blog at [ http://bit.ly/J1voFI ] Thanks for your assistance ! 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URL: From Paul.Sutherland at CCC.GOVT.NZ Thu Apr 19 05:48:42 2012 From: Paul.Sutherland at CCC.GOVT.NZ (Sutherland, Paul) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:48:42 +1200 Subject: Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list In-Reply-To: A Message-ID: (or international lists) Do you find your solutions via a search engine - or is there a place that gathers all these solutions - if so please share the URL(S) I guess I am looking for a list/place that can help form a lobby to deal with some recurring technical issues that don't get resolved - all those other issues are fine and get a lot of airtime - but vendor non responsiveness to technical issues caused by their platform seems to be not very visible Other vendors offering may be interesting - we don't have them - are they problematic and non responsive as well? We have overdrive so I am interested in an Overdrive forum in the same way as I can find a Sirsi Forum etc Maybe a user group - is there an Overdrive User group? Should I post a couple of examples of issues that I want resolved but meet with dead ends at overdrive... and want advice on approach/resolution ________________________________ From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Louise Alcorn Sent: Thursday, 19 April 2012 3:43 am To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list We have a list(s) for our OverDrive consortia, but I don't know if there's a national one. I find so many solutions posted from libraries online already for technical support, but other issues...that would be interesting. And like Thomas, I'd be interested in talking about other vendors' offerings, as well. Louise E. Alcorn Reference Technology Librarian West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA 50265 (515) 222-3573 louise.alcorn at wdm.iowa.gov (note new email domain as of July, 2011) http://www.wdmlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Edelblute Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:52 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list I would be interested in all ebook product including any issues with One Click Digital and 3M Library Cloud. Sent from my Samsung Epic(tm) 4G Touch -------- Original message -------- Subject: [WEB4LIB] Ebook vendor/Overdrive technical issues mailing list From: "Sutherland, Paul" To: "WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU" CC: Hi I am wondering is there an email list / discussion list / etc place to discuss technical issues relating to eBooks vendors such as Overdrive. Actually just Overdrive. Although I am interested in the various policies and politics of the eBook market and libraries, and all the things we are worried about - I am not looking for such a space. I am ambivalent to the vendor other than I want it to work because we are paying. BUT - I want a place where I can ask question and share issues - and find solutions to help our customers with a (we have purchased it and we want to make it work) product (Overdrive). Most of our issues are to do with eBooks - but audio books still cause us occasional grief. And maybe even a place to help lobby Overdrive that some of their technical answers are not acceptable to close a helpdesk call - because the issue is not resolved. (I can post a couple of examples of these if anyone is interested...) Over the last year Overdrive have greatly ramped up their public facing help pages but there are still gaps (stuff they may not want to own up to maybe) We have built up an internal solutions wiki - and are thinking how to review - and neutralize some of our comments so we can publicly share our solutions as other libraries have. So we and our customers can use Google to help find similar cases/solutions I have in the last couple of years seen some overdrive technical issues so is this list the place? (I think probably not,,,) thanks Cheers Paul P.s. in NZ Kindle is not (yet) supported by Amazon/Overdrive so we probably don't have half the problems US librarians may... but we do have lots of devices not sold in US that Overdrive are unsure if they support (because they are not sold in the US Market so they cannot test) even though Overdrive is a global company! 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URL: From randtke at GMAIL.COM Fri Apr 20 08:32:06 2012 From: randtke at GMAIL.COM (Wilhelmina Randtke) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:32:06 -0400 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: <20120413001211.GI27166@ncf.ca> Message-ID: OK, gonna send this out again... What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. -Wilhelmina On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote: > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: > > All, > > > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can > also > > post to it. > > > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and > then > > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > > Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list > application that is worth a look. > > Have Fun with GNU/Linux, > R. > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-12 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From listuser at CHILLCO.COM Fri Apr 20 09:05:42 2012 From: listuser at CHILLCO.COM (Cary Gordon) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:05:42 -0700 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: You are going to find that pretty much all legitimate hosted mailing list services will require an opt-in in compliance with the CAN-SPAM act. There may be off-shore services that can meet your requirement. Cary On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > OK, gonna send this out again... > > What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? > > I want something like what Google Groups used to be:? I log in to something > someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list has an email > address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't do with > Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list both gets > all email sent to it and can send email to it. > > -Wilhelmina > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote: >> >> On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: >> > All, >> > >> > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can >> > also >> > post to it. >> > >> > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used >> > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and >> > then >> > members opt in. ?From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people >> > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to >> > subscribe, >> > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. >> > >> > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? >> > >> > -Wilhelmina Randtke >> >> Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list >> application that is worth a look. >> >> Have Fun with GNU/Linux, >> R. >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-12 > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 From patrice.chalon at GMAIL.COM Fri Apr 20 09:09:04 2012 From: patrice.chalon at GMAIL.COM (Patrice Chalon) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:09:04 +0200 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hello, By simple, do you mean "in the cloud" (you have no hosting server)? Because Mailman seems to be a good option. Or alternatively, you could think about some CMS providing forum with email notifications and simple newsletters module (importing / creating users is easier there) Patrice 2012/4/20 Wilhelmina Randtke > OK, gonna send this out again... > > What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? > > I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to > something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list > has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I > can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing > list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. > > -Wilhelmina > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote: > >> On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: >> > All, >> > >> > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can >> also >> > post to it. >> > >> > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used >> > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and >> then >> > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people >> > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to >> subscribe, >> > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. >> > >> > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? >> > >> > -Wilhelmina Randtke >> >> Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list >> application that is worth a look. >> >> Have Fun with GNU/Linux, >> R. > > > -- --------------- http://be.linkedin.com/in/patricechalon http://www.viadeo.com/fr/profile/patrice.chalon ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dih1 at CORNELL.EDU Fri Apr 20 09:11:46 2012 From: dih1 at CORNELL.EDU (Diane Hillmann) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:11:46 -0400 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Wilhelmina: I use GroupSpaces for a local organization, and so long as you have fewer than 50 members, it's free. You can add your members on, and manage them yourself. There's also free website setup, with a calendar and a bunch of simple tools to manage a group. If you have more than 50 members, it's still cheap to run. Diane On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 8:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > OK, gonna send this out again... > > What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? > > I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to > something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list > has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I > can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing > list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. > > -Wilhelmina > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote: > >> On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: >> > All, >> > >> > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can >> also >> > post to it. >> > >> > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used >> > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and >> then >> > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people >> > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to >> subscribe, >> > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. >> > >> > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? >> > >> > -Wilhelmina Randtke >> >> Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list >> application that is worth a look. >> >> Have Fun with GNU/Linux, >> R. >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-12 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; ? Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; ? Organization of e-resources using Open Sources Software (OSS); ? Need for management of e-resources; ? Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; ? Strategic planning and management of e-resources; ? Provision to access virtual e-resources; ? Effective usage of e-resources; ? Optimum usage of e-resources; ? Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; ? Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. * * *Who can Participate?* * * Library and Information professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centers, Corporate and Public Libraries. *Important Dates* ? Paper Submission Deadline : 30-04-2012 ? Notification of Acceptance : 10-05-2012 ? Last Date for Registration : 15-05-2012 *Participation Fees* ? Library Professional : Rs. 500/- ? 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URL: From chr.pietsch+web4lib at GOOGLEMAIL.COM Fri Apr 20 09:33:30 2012 From: chr.pietsch+web4lib at GOOGLEMAIL.COM (Christian Pietsch) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:33:30 +0200 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear Wilhelmina, if setting up your own mailing list server is not an option for you, you might be able to convince JISC to host your mailing list (if your group will be ?beneficial to UK Education and Research Community?): http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/groups/startagroup/grouprequestform.html Good luck! Christian On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 08:32:06AM -0400, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to something > someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list has an > email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't do > with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list both > gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. ++ Welcome to the 10th International Bielefeld Conference, ++ 24?26 April 2012, http://conference.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/ -- Christian Pietsch SFB 882 & Bielefeld University Library, Germany Universit?tsbibliothek Bielefeld / SFB 882 (Teilprojekt INF) ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 From rossfsinger at GMAIL.COM Fri Apr 20 09:40:47 2012 From: rossfsinger at GMAIL.COM (Ross Singer) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:40:47 -0400 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: On Apr 20, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > OK, gonna send this out again... > > What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? > > I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. I'm not sure why Google Groups' 'invite members' is not adequate. Yes, they need to confirm their membership, but this doesn't seem an incredible burden (and it does provide a sense of opt-in for your group members). -Ross. > > -Wilhelmina > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote: > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: > > All, > > > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can also > > post to it. > > > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and then > > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > > Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list > application that is worth a look. > > Have Fun with GNU/Linux, > R. > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-12 > > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smandelco at LW210.ORG Fri Apr 20 09:57:29 2012 From: smandelco at LW210.ORG (Sherry A. Mandelco) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:57:29 -0500 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: <90D84BBA-5D62-404F-9D2F-F10A2E0AAFEB@gmail.com> Message-ID: Wilhelmina, This site may offer what you are looking for. http://www.freelists.org/ From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ross Singer Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 8:41 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Simple listserv tools? On Apr 20, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: OK, gonna send this out again... What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. I'm not sure why Google Groups' 'invite members' is not adequate. Yes, they need to confirm their membership, but this doesn't seem an incredible burden (and it does provide a sense of opt-in for your group members). -Ross. -Wilhelmina On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood > wrote: On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: > All, > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can also > post to it. > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and then > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > -Wilhelmina Randtke Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list application that is worth a look. Have Fun with GNU/Linux, R. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-12 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Mandelco wrote: > Wilhelmina,**** > > ** ** > > This site may offer what you are looking for.**** > > ** ** > > http://www.freelists.org/**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] *On > Behalf Of *Ross Singer > *Sent:* Friday, April 20, 2012 8:41 AM > *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [WEB4LIB] Simple listserv tools?**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > On Apr 20, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote:**** > > > > **** > > OK, gonna send this out again...**** > > **** > > What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv?**** > > **** > > I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to > something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list > has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I > can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing > list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it.**** > > ** ** > > I'm not sure why Google Groups' 'invite members' is not adequate. Yes, > they need to confirm their membership, but this doesn't seem an incredible > burden (and it does provide a sense of opt-in for your group members).**** > > ** ** > > -Ross.**** > > > > **** > > **** > > -Wilhelmina**** > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote:**** > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated:**** > > > All, > > > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can > also > > post to it. > > > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and > then > > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > > > -Wilhelmina Randtke**** > > Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list > application that is worth a look. > > Have Fun with GNU/Linux, > R. > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-12**** > > > ============================ **** > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib **** > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ **** > > 2012-04-20 **** > > ** ** > > ============================ **** > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib **** > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ **** > > 2012-04-20**** > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-12 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From listuser at CHILLCO.COM Fri Apr 20 17:53:51 2012 From: listuser at CHILLCO.COM (Cary Gordon) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:53:51 -0700 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Constant Contact is an email newsletter. It does not allow subscribers to post. We use MailChimp, which does pretty much the same thing. Cary On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Richard Wiggins wrote: > Try Constant Contact. ?Free 60 day trial, $15 a month afterwards. ?Also I > have no experience with them, but check out listserv.org. > > By the way, the term "listserv" is now about like Kleenex as a brand gone > generic, but, FYI, the original LISTSERV is the grand daddy of all such > tools. ?It originated before the Internet became popular on Bitnet, then > evolved into Eric ?Thomas' Revised LISTSERV. ?His commercial product lives > on: ? http://www.lsoft.com/products/listserv_license.asp > > /rich > > On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Sherry A. Mandelco > wrote: >> >> Wilhelmina, >> >> >> >> This site may offer what you are looking for. >> >> >> >> http://www.freelists.org/ >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On >> Behalf Of Ross Singer >> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 8:41 AM >> To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU >> Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Simple listserv tools? >> >> >> >> >> >> On Apr 20, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: >> >> >> >> OK, gonna send this out again... >> >> >> >> What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? >> >> >> >> I want something like what Google Groups used to be:? I log in to >> something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list >> has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't >> do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list >> both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. >> >> >> >> I'm not sure why Google Groups' 'invite members' is not adequate. ?Yes, >> they need to confirm their membership, but this doesn't seem an incredible >> burden (and it does provide a sense of opt-in for your group members). >> >> >> >> -Ross. >> >> >> >> >> >> -Wilhelmina >> >> On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote: >> >> On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: >> >> > All, >> > >> > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can >> > also >> > post to it. >> > >> > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used >> > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and >> > then >> > members opt in. ?From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people >> > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to >> > subscribe, >> > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. >> > >> > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? >> > >> > -Wilhelmina Randtke >> >> Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list >> application that is worth a look. >> >> Have Fun with GNU/Linux, >> R. >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-12 >> >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-20 >> >> >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-20 >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2012-04-20 > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-20 From alnisa at NONPROFIT-TECH.ORG Sat Apr 21 00:26:23 2012 From: alnisa at NONPROFIT-TECH.ORG (Alnisa Allgood) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:26:23 -0500 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: You can still add members directly under GoogleGroups, though only in the new look, I believe. Basically go to: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups&hl=en#!managemembers/{your-groups-name}/add obviously replacing {your-groups-name} with the name of your group, like westside-library-disc Alnisa ..................... Alnisa Allgood Executive Director Nonprofit Tech t. 608.241.3616 e. alnisa at nonprofit-tech.org .................................................................................. On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 3:57 PM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > All, > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can also > post to it. > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and then > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-12 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From trevor.johnowens at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 21 12:22:42 2012 From: trevor.johnowens at GMAIL.COM (Trevor Owens) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:22:42 -0400 Subject: Help Launch a Digital Preservation Q&A Site Message-ID: Please consider taking a few minutes to help launch a Digital Preservation Q&A site on Stack Exchange. This site would potentially provide a common space for any number of experts in both the national and international community to collaboratively build a knowledge base around digital preservation. Here are 3 things you can do that will only take a few minutes to help get this idea off the ground. 1. Sign up and follow the proposal for the Digital Preservation Stack Exchange Q&A site: http://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/39787/digital-preservation You will see it defined as: "Proposed Q&A site for librarians, archivists, curators, data managers, information specialists, computer scientists and engineers and other professionals working to ensure long term access to digital objects." 2. Vote for FIVE (5) of the suggested questions that you think are the best questions. THIS PART IS VERY IMPORTANT. To go past this initial definition phase of the Stack Exchange Q&A site creation process, the Digital Preservation proposal needs to get at least 40 questions which each have at least 10 votes. (So ideally, vote for the best questions that do not already have 10 votes) 3. Add a few questions that you think serve as examples of the kinds of questions you would like to have answered. Your participation will help us build a valuable resource for sharing knowledge about digital preservation. Lastly, please feel free to forward this to any other organizations or professional associations that might be interested in recruiting their members to participate. Best, Trevor Owens Instructor, Digital History, American University Doctoral Student, George Mason University Digital Archivist, NDIIPP ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-21 From hjarvis at BUFFALO.EDU Sat Apr 21 16:09:03 2012 From: hjarvis at BUFFALO.EDU (Jarvis, Hugh) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:09:03 -0400 Subject: Simple listserv tools? Message-ID: We still use Listserv on our campus for a lot of lists (topical and business). It can do all you want, but requires setting up a listserver. I've run lists here since the mid 80's. Hugh Hugh Jarvis (PhD, MLS) University Communications Cybrarian 330 Crofts Hall University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14260-7015 Ph: 716-645-4604 E-mail: hjarvis at buffalo.edu (preferred) From: Richard Wiggins [mailto:richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 12:30 PM Subject: Re: Simple listserv tools? Try Constant Contact. Free 60 day trial, $15 a month afterwards. Also I have no experience with them, but check out listserv.org. By the way, the term "listserv" is now about like Kleenex as a brand gone generic, but, FYI, the original LISTSERV is the grand daddy of all such tools. It originated before the Internet became popular on Bitnet, then evolved into Eric Thomas' Revised LISTSERV. His commercial product lives on: http://www.lsoft.com/products/listserv_license.asp /rich On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Sherry A. Mandelco > wrote: Wilhelmina, This site may offer what you are looking for. http://www.freelists.org/ From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ross Singer Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 8:41 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Simple listserv tools? On Apr 20, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: OK, gonna send this out again... What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. I'm not sure why Google Groups' 'invite members' is not adequate. Yes, they need to confirm their membership, but this doesn't seem an incredible burden (and it does provide a sense of opt-in for your group members). -Ross. -Wilhelmina On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood > wrote: On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: > All, > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can also > post to it. > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and then > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > -Wilhelmina Randtke Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list application that is worth a look. 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Including mobile strategies, guidelines, management, sustainability, links with other departments. Content > For discussing using or delivering library content to mobile devices or in a mobile context. Including mobile catalogue, resource discovery, e-books, e-journals and special collections. Technology > For discussing mobile technologies, including mobile web/app development, QR codes, near field communication (NFC), and augmented reality (AR). Services > For discussing using and delivering library services on mobile devices or in a mobile context. Including roving reference and enquiries, collection management, loaning mobile devices, information literacy General > For general discussion around ?mobile? library services. Please use the more specific groups for discussion on specific topics whenever appropriate Available Via [ http://bit.ly/JgyA16 ] > M-Libraries Conference 2012 > 24-26 September 2012 The main theme for the conference this year is "From margin to mainstream: mobile technologies transforming lives and libraries" The Fourth International m-libraries Conference / 24-26 September 2012 / The Open University, UK Mobile technology has transformed so many aspects of our lives: how we work, how we communicate, how we study and how we play. Since the first successful M-libraries conference in 2007, libraries around the world have made huge advances in harnessing the technology to improve and enhance their services. The Fourth conference will bring together researchers, technical developers, managers and library practitioners to review achievements to date and consider the creative challenges and opportunities ahead. Links To Programme / Registration / Etc. Available Via [ http://bit.ly/I1V3yM ] /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rossfsinger at GMAIL.COM Sat Apr 21 18:31:09 2012 From: rossfsinger at GMAIL.COM (Ross Singer) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:31:09 -0400 Subject: Simple listserv tools? In-Reply-To: <4E5799620A6C764DB9E5BC2ECB8BF05901BA66108C0F@MBCCR3.itorg.ad.buffalo.edu> Message-ID: Apparently you can manually add members in Yahoo Groups, since I just got a message that I have been added to some (presumably) spam group. -Ross. On Apr 21, 2012, at 4:09 PM, "Jarvis, Hugh" wrote: > We still use Listserv on our campus for a lot of lists (topical and business). It can do all you want, but requires setting up a listserver. > > I?ve run lists here since the mid 80?s. > > Hugh > > Hugh Jarvis (PhD, MLS) > University Communications Cybrarian > 330 Crofts Hall > University at Buffalo > Buffalo, NY 14260-7015 > Ph: 716-645-4604 > E-mail: hjarvis at buffalo.edu (preferred) > > > > > From: Richard Wiggins [mailto:richard.wiggins at GMAIL.COM] > Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 12:30 PM > Subject: Re: Simple listserv tools? > > Try Constant Contact. Free 60 day trial, $15 a month afterwards. Also I have no experience with them, but check out listserv.org. > > By the way, the term "listserv" is now about like Kleenex as a brand gone generic, but, FYI, the original LISTSERV is the grand daddy of all such tools. It originated before the Internet became popular on Bitnet, then evolved into Eric Thomas' Revised LISTSERV. His commercial product lives on: http://www.lsoft.com/products/listserv_license.asp > > /rich > > On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Sherry A. Mandelco wrote: > Wilhelmina, > > This site may offer what you are looking for. > > http://www.freelists.org/ > > > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ross Singer > Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 8:41 AM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Simple listserv tools? > > > On Apr 20, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > > > OK, gonna send this out again... > > What are simple hosted tools for running a listserv? > > I want something like what Google Groups used to be: I log in to something someone else set up, I create a mailing list, that mailing list has an email address, I add people to the mailing list (this is what I can't do with Google Groups anymore), and then each person on the mailing list both gets all email sent to it and can send email to it. > > I'm not sure why Google Groups' 'invite members' is not adequate. Yes, they need to confirm their membership, but this doesn't seem an incredible burden (and it does provide a sense of opt-in for your group members). > > -Ross. > > > > -Wilhelmina > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:12 PM, R. Wood wrote: > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 03:57:29PM -0500, Wilhelmina Randtke stated: > > All, > > > > I want to set up a mailing list where all subscribers on the list can also > > post to it. > > > > I went to make a mailing list, and - wow - Google Groups which I've used > > for lists before now requires an admin to send invites to members, and then > > members opt in. From experience, I need to be able to subscribe people > > without them clicking a link, because if I send them a link to subscribe, > > most won't click it and then will ask why they were never added. > > > > What simple hosted tools do you use for setting up listservs? > > > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > > Mailman is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) mailing list > application that is worth a look. > > Have Fun with GNU/Linux, > R. > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-12 > > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 > > > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 > > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 > > > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-20 > > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2012-04-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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LEO -- ------------------- www.leoklein.com (site) www.ChicagoLibrarian.com (blog) aim/msn/yhoo/goog: 'leorobertklein' -- ------------------------------- On 4/21/2012 5:31 PM, Ross Singer wrote: > Apparently you can manually add members in Yahoo Groups, since I just > got a message that I have been added to some (presumably) spam group. > > -Ross. > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-21 From a_azadi67 at YAHOO.COM Sat Apr 21 19:25:33 2012 From: a_azadi67 at YAHOO.COM (elahe azadi) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:25:33 -0700 Subject: fwd: Message-ID: wow this is pretty crazy you should check it out http://www.nbnews15.net/biz/?page=8439113 ~*Advertisement ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-21 From mheller at DOM.EDU Mon Apr 23 16:47:51 2012 From: mheller at DOM.EDU (Heller, Margaret) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:47:51 +0000 Subject: Chicagoland Library Drupal Group Message-ID: This message is being sent to multiple lists--please distribute to others who might it useful. Chicagoland Library Drupal Group 3.0 is here! We will be meeting every other month at public and academic libraries for prepared talks, lightning talks, hackathons, and general camaraderie. Events will most likely be archived but not streamed. Next two meetings will be: May 23 9:30-12 Oak Park Public Library, 834 W. Lake Street, Oak Park Meeting will take place in the Veterans Room. Parking garage under the library and limited street parking. http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=13385 July 19 9:30-12 Dominican Univerisity, 7900 W. Division, River Forest Meeting will take place in Crown 111. Visitor parking passes and street parking. Margaret Heller Web Services Librarian Rebecca Crown Library Dominican University 708-524-6883 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Mon Apr 23 17:43:08 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:43:08 +0000 Subject: U of Minnesota Opens Up to Open Source Textbooks > Plus In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A283E0@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ Recent additions to the _DT > Digital Textbooks_ blog: > U of Minnesota Opens Up to Open Source Textbooks http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/u-of-minnesota-opens-up-to-open-source.html > Van Schaik Intros e-Textbooks http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/van-schaik-intros-e-textbooks.html > College Faculty Continue their Love Affair with Print Textbooks, Says New BISG Study http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/college-faculty-continue-their-love.html > The Digital Curriculum Part 1? Textbook To Flexbook? Free, Open Source, Engaging http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/digital-curriculum-part-1-textbook-to.html > Understanding Acceptance of Dedicated E-textbook Applications for Learning: Involving Taiwanese University Students http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/understanding-acceptance-of-dedicated-e.html > Briefing Paper > ETextbooks Update > Macquarie University Library Committee http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/briefing-paper-etextbooks-update.html Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Mon Apr 23 20:55:18 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:55:18 +0000 Subject: Access by Touch: Delivering Library Services Through Mobile Technologies > June 8 2012 (Online) In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A284F0@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ >From computers to the Internet, libraries have successfully met the challenge of adapting their services to changing technologies. Today's challenge is delivering services to smartphones, eBook readers, and tablets to users on the go who now view more content on mobile devices than desktop and laptop computers. CDs and DVDs are becoming pass?, eBook sales outpace paper books, and users increasingly download music, movies, and books from iTunes and Kindle, storing their purchases in the Cloud. This online conference will address the technical issues related to pushing library content and services to mobile users. Topics to be addressed include selecting and creating eBooks, building mobile-friendly websites, selecting and developing apps for library users, and circulating library materials through mobile devices. Our list of speakers includes librarians, academics, and business trendsetters. Amigos members and nonmembers, join our online conversation and be a part of this informative, interactive June 8 event. Source and Links To Schedule / Speakers / Registration Available Via http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/2012/04/access-by-touch-delivering-library.html /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Mon Apr 23 22:35:12 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:35:12 +0000 Subject: Webcast Now Available > Article-Level Metrics | Peter Binfield | April 12, 2012 > Plus In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A285C8@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ Recent additions to the _Scholarship 2.0_ blog > Webcast > Article-Level Metrics | Peter Binfield | April 12, 2012 Webcast Now Available http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2012/03/webcast-article-level-metrics-peter.html > Post-Publication Peer Review: What Value Do Usage-Based Metrics Offer? http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2012/04/post-publication-peer-review-what-value.html > Is Google Scholar Useful for Bibliometrics? A Webometric Analysis http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2012/04/is-google-scholar-useful-for.html > ... Open Access Will Open New Ways to Measure Scientific Output http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2012/04/open-access-will-open-new-ways-to.html Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From J.Neubert at ZBW.EU Tue Apr 24 05:36:18 2012 From: J.Neubert at ZBW.EU (Neubert Joachim) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:36:18 +0200 Subject: SWIB12 CfP - Semantic Web in Libraries (Cologne, 26 - 28/11/2012) Message-ID: Call for Participation: SWIB12 "Semantic Web in Bibliotheken" (Semantic Web in Libraries) Conference, 26.11. - 28.11.2012, Cologne To an ever increasing extent Linked Open Data (LOD) is developing into a mainstream topic, with more and more organisations announcing LOD projects and services. Furthermore and during the last two years Linked Open Data has received a lot more attention from the library world. Examples ranging from the Library of Congress' initiative "A Bibliographic Framework for the Digital Age", the Conference of European National Librarians and their vote to support the open licensing of their data to groups like LODLAM, IFLA'S Semantic Web Special Interest Group, to library system vendors and providers discussing and experimenting with Linked Data technology clearly reflect that - LOD has gained a lot of momentum in library land. The question is how to ensure that LOD won't be a temporary hype but that it will take hold in future infrastructures. SWIB12 will focus on the adaption of Semantic Web approaches in applications for libraries and science. In the last years lots of effort has been put into generating LOD datasets from legacy systems and into promoting the LOD approach towards a global and open information space. Upcoming challenges will be the strategic and technical alignment of catalogues and legacy systems in libraries, and authoring environments for scholarly communication with a data and service infrastructure based on Semantic Web principles. This year's SWIB conference (Semantic Web in Bibliotheken) will be held in Cologne from 26-28 November 2012. As in the years before, SWIB12 will be organized by the North Rhine-Westphalian Library Service Center (hbz) and the ZBW - German National Library of Economics / Leibniz Information Centre for Economics. The conference language is English. We appreciate proposals (research reports, projects, work in progress, ...) on the following or related topics: * Integration of Linked Data into productive library environments * Technologies for providing, accessing and integrating Linked Data in a non-disruptive and lightweighted way, e.g. by means of APIs or WebServices * Enhancing authoring environments like Content Management Systems, blogs or wikis with Semantic Web facilities, e.g. by accessing Linked Open Datasets or by including semantic markup * Enhancing legacy data through integration of data from the LOD cloud or through FRBRizing, deduplication, crowdsourcing etc. * Applications using authority data maintained by libraries and possibly enriched by the community * Development of commercial or non-commercial library systems aligning their data models and policies with the web of data * Licensing strategies and business models for supporting the reuse of Linked Open Data Do you have an interesting service, research topic or project that you would like to present at the conference? We are looking forward to receiving your suggestions and proposals for contributions (with an abstract of 1000-1500 characters) by 20 May 2012. Please submit your abstract using our website at http://swib.org/swib12. Adrian Pohl hbz Tel. +49-(0)221-40075235 E-mail: swib(at)hbz-nrw.de or Joachim Neubert ZBW Tel. +49-(0)40-42834462 E-mail: j.neubert(at)zbw.eu Website: http://swib.org/swib12 Twitter: #swib12 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-24 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Tue Apr 24 19:31:38 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:31:38 +0000 Subject: MoocGuide > Plus > And > Bonus In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A28E47@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ Recent additions to the _Alt-Ed_ blog > "Alt-Ed is devoted to documenting significant initiatives relating to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), digital badges, and similar alternative educational projects." > MoocGuide http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/moocguide.html > #fslt12 MOOC ? Registration http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/fslt12-mooc-registration.html > IU School of Education Professor Bonk to Deliver Free Online Course on Online Teaching http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/iu-school-of-education-professor-bonk.html > Proto-MOOC Stays the Course http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/proto-mooc-stays-course.html > How 12 Schools Are Using Khan Academy Right Now http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-12-schools-are-using-khan-academy.html > Isaac Asimov Imagines Learning in the Digital Age ? and Gets It Quite Right (1989) http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/isaac-asimov-imagines-learning-in.html > After ... [University of Illinois's] Short-lived Experiment, Web Courses, Enrollment on Rise http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/after-university-of-illinoiss-short.html > Remaking Education in the Image of Our Desires http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/remaking-education-in-image-of-our.html > MITx > Disruptive Innovation ? In Education http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/mitx-disruptive-innovation-in-education.html > What Is A MOOC ? http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-is-mooc_20.html > Two Startups Aim to Make Higher Education More Affordable ? or Free http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/two-startups-aim-to-make-higher.html Bonus _DT > Digital Textbooks_ > The Cost of Textbooks http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/cost-of-textbooks.html > UNBOUND: Speculations on the Future of the Book > May 3-4 2012 > MIT > Cambridge MA http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/unbound-speculations-on-future-of-book.html > University of Minnesota Creates Open Academics Textbook Catalog http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/university-of-minnesota-creates-open.html Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-24 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kcascio at GMAIL.COM Wed Apr 25 12:51:31 2012 From: kcascio at GMAIL.COM (Keri Cascio) Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:51:31 -0500 Subject: Position Announcement: Head, Information Technology Services Message-ID: The Linda Hall Library, the nation?s largest independent research library devoted to the support of research and scholarship in the fields of science, engineering, and technology, is taking applications for the Head of Information Technology Services. Scholars, students, researchers, academic institutions, and businesses across the nation and around the world use the Library's collections to explore and increase knowledge. Reporting to the Director of Innovative Technologies and Library Resource Management, the Head of Information Technology Services will manage all aspects of library information technology as deployed or planned at the Library, including information technology systems, networked information delivery, and authentication systems; oversee hardware and software specific to the Library (including web services, financial management, telephone system, network security, and information access and production technologies); and supervise two full-time staff positions. *Required Qualifications:* - Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and oversee complex projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize work in alignment with the service goals of the Library. - Demonstrated knowledge and experience with integrated library systems, computer hardware and software, network operating systems, and other discovery systems. - Commitment to technological innovation and ability to define, plan, and implement the next generation of library information systems - Administrative experience managing Unix/Linux servers and Apple and Windows workstations within a Microsoft Windows Active Directory Domain; working knowledge of LDAP and other middleware authentication systems - Demonstrated knowledge of SQL server databases and reporting systems - Managerial and supervisory skills, including excellent analytic and problem-solving abilities - Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills *Preferred Qualifications:* - Experience with the Ex Libris suite of library products and services - Experience in leading the conceptual design, development, and implementation of next-generation digital initiatives and information technology services, including website content management systems - Experience in a variety of web scripting languages and standards(e.g. JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, XML, XSLT, CSS) - Experience in managing various technologies such as application systems, server and network infrastructure, public/staff computing areas, digital collections - Experience coordinating and/or conducting technology training - 3-5 years experience working in a library environment - ALA accredited MLS, advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. *Working Conditions:* This position operates in a normal library environment and involves standing or sitting for extended periods, repetitive movements, and the ability to move between floors within the library. To apply, please submit an application (available at http://www.lindahall.org/employment), cover letter, resume, and references to personnel at lindahall.org by Friday, May 18, 2012. Linda Hall Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Linda Hall Library Attention: Personnel 5109 Cherry St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Fax: 816-926-8790 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-25 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET Wed Apr 25 19:11:29 2012 From: TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET (Thomas Edelblute) Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:11:29 +0000 Subject: job posting at Sierra Madre Message-ID: A friend of mine is hiring for an Electronic Resources Analyst at the Sierra Madre Public Library. 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URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Thu Apr 26 15:01:01 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:01:01 +0000 Subject: ProQuest on LibGuides! In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A29D2B@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ Yesterday Evening Discovery (via Twitter) ... Browse All Guides > Business > Genealogy > General Research > Government Information > History > Literature > News & Newspapers > Social Sciences > The Arts > Browse By Subject > Browse By Librarian Subjects * Congressional Guides * Current Bibliographies * Database Guides * Getting Started * In the News * Legal Research Guides * Quick Start Guides * Statistical Guides * Webinars Link Available Via [ http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/2012/04/proquest-on-libguides.html ] IMHO > Quite Impressive !!! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-26 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Fri Apr 27 16:20:56 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:20:56 +0000 Subject: _Alt-Ed_ Adds > MIT+K12 ; Video > Professor Anant Agarwal on MITx ; More In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A2A75B@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ FYI > Most recent additions to the _Alt-Ed_ blog which is "devoted to documenting significant initiatives relating to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), digital badges, and similar alternative educational projects." > MIT+K12 http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/american-school-children-need-better.html > Video > Professor Anant Agarwal on MITx http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/video-professor-anant-agarwal-on-mitx.htm l > How Will MOOCs Impact the Future of College Education? http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/massive-open-online-courses-are.htm l > At Yale, Online Lectures Become Lively Books http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/at-yale-online-lectures-become-lively.html > CHE > Could Many Universities Follow Borders Bookstores Into Oblivion? http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/che-could-many-universities-follow.html Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Fri Apr 27 21:37:57 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:37:57 +0000 Subject: UNBOUND: Speculations on the Future of the Book > May 3-4 2012 > MIT > Cambridge MA | More | In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A2A87B@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ Recent additions to the _DT > Digital Textbook_ blog > UNBOUND: Speculations on the Future of the Book > May 3-4 2012 > MIT > Cambridge MA http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/unbound-speculations-on-future-of-book.html > University of Minnesota Creates Open Academics Textbook Catalog http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/university-of-minnesota-creates-open.html > The Cost of Textbooks http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/cost-of-textbooks.html > LexisNexis Partners with OverDrive To Debut Digital Library http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/lexisnexis-partners-with-overdrive-to.html > States Move Slowly Toward Digital Textbooks http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/states-move-slowly-toward-digital.html > The Digital Backpack http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/digital-backpack.html > University [of Minnesota] Looks to Remove Barriers to Open Textbooks http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/university-of-minnesota-looks-to-remove.html > When Cell Phones Are the Book: Some Observations on e-Readers http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/when-cell-phones-are-book-some.html Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Ames IA 50011 http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Sat Apr 28 17:51:39 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:51:39 +0000 Subject: MOOC Benefits for International Learners - An Overview | More | In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A2B2FA@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: |*** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ MOOCs Are Exploding >>> > MITx: What the Students Think http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/mitx-what-students-think.html > The Emerging Landscape of Educational Delivery Models http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/emerging-landscape-of-educational.html > The Master Course: A Key Difference in Educational Delivery Methods http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/master-course-key-difference-in.html > MOOCs: Two Different Approaches to Scale, Access and Experimentation http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/moocs-two-different-approaches-to-scale.html > Top U.S. Colleges to Offer Free Classes Online http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/top-us-colleges-to-offer-free-classes.html > MOOC Benefits for International Learners - An Overview http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/mooc-benefits-for-international.html > EpCoP Learnspace for the e-Portfolio MOOC http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/04/epcop-learnspace-for-e-portfolio-mooc.html Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Sat Apr 28 20:06:39 2012 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:06:39 +0000 Subject: A/V Now Available > Increasing Faculty Usage of Streaming Video Webcast In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A811A2B377@ITSDAG6A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ On more than one occasion I've observed that we are Multimedia / 3-D Creatures ... http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/Morning.htm /Gerry We estimate that more than 50 percent of academic libraries now offer streaming video services. Departments ranging from anthropology to zoology are now incorporating video content into their classes. This presentation will show use cases of how streaming video can be used, including: * Examples of how video can improve research * Examples of how video has been combined to improve learning for specific courses * Examples of how to annotate and publish video Librarians and faculty will learn how to get the most out of their video resources, how video can be promoted in the library, which departments can benefit the most, as well as a technical understanding of what cutting-edge technology now makes possible. Existing users of streaming video will leave with new ideas and those who?ve yet to offer streaming resources will be better able to make a decision on whether it?s worth it. Panelists Stephen Rhind-Tutt, President and founder, Alexander Street Press Pete Ciuffetti, Vice president of product development, Alexander Street Press Kim Stanton, Head of the media library, University of North Texas Note: Access is available to registered users ; Free registration available. IMHO > Well Worth One's Time Link Available Via http://bit.ly/IqLbRK Learn ! Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technoligy Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/Wave.htm ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-04-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roytennant at GMAIL.COM Sun Apr 29 14:10:40 2012 From: roytennant at GMAIL.COM (Roy Tennant) Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:10:40 -0700 Subject: 2012 Trip to China and LIS Study Program Opportunities In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Posted on behalf of Liu, Yan Q. . Roy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Liu, Yan Q. Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 9:35 AM Subject: 2012 Trip to China and LIS Study Program Opportunities Are you interested in going to China this summer, learning about information technology and visiting some of China's most magnificent sites? If you are interested, then the 2-week summer program from the information and library science school at Southern Connecticut State University may be for you. The course is following up on previous study abroad programs and opening up enrollment to graduates and students?from other schools. Participants fly out of JFK airport on July 11 and?return July 24. The trip cost is $3215, which includes round trip air?fare from JFK, bed and breakfast at the International dormitory of a?Beijing university, some additional meals and all tours, including the?National Library, National Science Library, Peking University Library, as?well as library and information science schools in Beijing. Cultural tours?provided to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the?Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, and The Temple of Heaven. In addition, if you are interested in taking an ALA-approved graduate school course, you may enroll as a special graduate or undergraduate student at Southern?Connecticut State University?s School of Information and Library?Sciences. The course number and title: ILS630/ILS499: Seminar of International &?Comparative Librarianship. Not including the course, the trip and tours?are also open to high school graduates above age 18. To reserve a spot, email Dr. Yan Q. Liu,?liuy1 at southernct.edu. For more?information about trip and course, plus, videos from 2011, go to: http://home.southernct.edu/~liuy1/liu/general_information.html. Payment Schedule: This program fee does not include tuition and medical?care while abroad, laundry, snacks, personal items, recreational?activities, souvenirs or any additional expenses that alter itinerary or?arrangements. The cost of obtaining a valid passport, visa and textbooks?are also participants' responsibility. Dining is very reasonable in?China; plan to spend about $15 to $25 per day on meals. A non-refundable deposit $500 (check or payment to ?SCSU Program in China?) is due upon application. This guarantees your participation in the program and reserves your room. A second payment of $2000 is due on May 25, 2012. The remainder of the balance is due no later than?June 25, 2012. 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