From monassi at AUB.EDU.LB Fri Mar 1 02:18:16 2013 From: monassi at AUB.EDU.LB (Mona Assi) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:18:16 +0200 Subject: Management System to Digital Preservation In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear colleagues, I am also interested in the answers. Please include me in your replies. Many thanks Mona Assi Head, Information Systems Department [cid:image001.gif at 01CE165D.B4F83CA0] American University of Beirut University Libraries P.O.Box 11-0236 Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon T: +961 (1) 350000 x 2604 E: monassi at aub.edu.lb From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Anderson Santana Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:18 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Management System to Digital Preservation [http://www.sibi.usp.br/logo/sibi.jpg] [http://www.sibi.usp.br/logo/usp.jpg] Sorry for cross-posting Dear Colleagues, We are interested in to know which software/system are you using to manage the digital preservation of your digitized contents? And if you're satisfied with it. Here at University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) we have a huge digitization project and we are studying the different options of management systems (Ex Libris Rosetta, EMC Documentum, LOCKSS etc.). Thanks for all contributions. 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This edition will have new stories from some of the authors you have come to know from the first edition as well as some new examples. Please consider sharing your library's mashups stories with me and our readers. There is still time to get your proposals in. Learn more here: http://mashups.web2learning.net/call-for-chapters-more-library-mashups/ Thanks a bunch! Nicole C. Engard ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From morville at SEMANTICSTUDIOS.COM Fri Mar 1 08:23:34 2013 From: morville at SEMANTICSTUDIOS.COM (Peter Morville) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:23:34 -0500 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. Cheers! Peter Morville President, Semantic Studios http://semanticstudios.com/ http://findability.org/ --- Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops? was sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's Law of Gravity. Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really count... On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: > Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the > message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any > standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the > 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, > and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library > world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they > believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... > > My $.02 > > *speaking only for himself* > Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 > > > > On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes wrote: >> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book I'm >> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar short >> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >> partially my fault. >> >> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's got quite >> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and seasoned >> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop here, >> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great group). >> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if he >> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to accommodate. >> >> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >> >> >> Joseph Janes >> Chair, MLIS Program >> University of Washington Information School >> jwj at uw.edu >> >> [remainder snipped] > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-02-28 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 From drweb2 at GMAIL.COM Fri Mar 1 08:58:53 2013 From: drweb2 at GMAIL.COM (Michael) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 05:58:53 -0800 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: <50759584-A926-4392-B474-FC478A0B6739@semanticstudios.com> Message-ID: It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, thanks for posting that... Best, Michael Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville wrote: > I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. Cheers! > > Peter Morville > President, Semantic Studios > http://semanticstudios.com/ > http://findability.org/ > > --- > > Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries > > http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php > > Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). > > The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops? was sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. > > Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's Law of Gravity. > > Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really count... > > > > > On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: > >> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the >> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any >> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the >> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, >> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library >> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they >> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... >> >> My $.02 >> >> *speaking only for himself* >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >> >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes wrote: >>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book I'm >>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar short >>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >>> partially my fault. >>> >>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's got quite >>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and seasoned >>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop here, >>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great group). >>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if he >>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to accommodate. >>> >>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >>> >>> >>> Joseph Janes >>> Chair, MLIS Program >>> University of Washington Information School >>> jwj at uw.edu >>> >>> [remainder snipped] >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-02-28 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 From waltcrawford at GMAIL.COM Fri Mar 1 11:01:45 2013 From: waltcrawford at GMAIL.COM (Walt Crawford) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:01:45 -0800 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I partly withdraw my original comment....partly. Yes, I quoted out of context. No, I don't apologize for criticizing this dystopian view of a short-range future. I find that both "public libraries are dying" and "libraries will die if you don't adopt my solution" visions are both unfortunate ways to improve library support and funding--they're playing from weakness. As part of a collection of essays about possible futures, *in that larger context*, I wouldn't be quite as critical. And probably shouldn't have been. Not that I've always agreed with Peter in the past or am likely to in the future... Sorry for the grumpiness. I still find that stories about libraries closing or losing funding (almost always about branches closing, not libraries) get 100 times the attention of funding increases or the continued success of libraries in being the hearts of their communities. I believe libraries would be better served by building from strength, not the constant focus on perceived weakness. But that's just me. walt crawford On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:58 AM, Michael wrote: > It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, > thanks for posting that... > > Best, > Michael > > Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 > > > > On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville > wrote: > > I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries > has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the > library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the > first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that > and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and > hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the > whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. > Cheers! > > > > Peter Morville > > President, Semantic Studios > > http://semanticstudios.com/ > > http://findability.org/ > > > > --- > > > > Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries > > > > http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php > > > > Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by > Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). > > > > The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search > yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to > believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way > back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. > That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops? was > sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you > almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for > sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page > of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. > > > > Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. > Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. > Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they > don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's > Law of Gravity. > > > > Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own > truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who > believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 > years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're > not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really > count... > > > > > > > > > > On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: > > > >> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the > >> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any > >> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the > >> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, > >> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library > >> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they > >> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... > >> > >> My $.02 > >> > >> *speaking only for himself* > >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 > >> > >> > >> > >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes wrote: > >>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book > I'm > >>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar > short > >>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's > >>> partially my fault. > >>> > >>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's got > quite > >>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and > seasoned > >>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop > here, > >>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great > group). > >>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and > >>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if > he > >>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to > accommodate. > >>> > >>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe > >>> > >>> > >>> Joseph Janes > >>> Chair, MLIS Program > >>> University of Washington Information School > >>> jwj at uw.edu > >>> > >>> [remainder snipped] > >> > >> ============================ > >> > >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > >> 2013-02-28 > >> > > > > ============================ > > > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > > 2013-03-01 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-01 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olsonjam at HAWAII.EDU Fri Mar 1 11:22:48 2013 From: olsonjam at HAWAII.EDU (James Olson) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 06:22:48 -1000 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: It's an unfortunate thing, but the only people I hear talk about the infobubble personalized results creates are librarians. On the one hand, people want pertinent results, but then on the other hand, they don't want to have their ideas challenged. A serendipity factor, where a certain percentage of results comes from outside your bubble, would be a nice feature, but I'm afraid most people would set the ratio at zero. Non-tracking versions of search like DuckDuckGo do have some popularity, but I think it's mostly due to aversion to being tracked, not to the search bubble. I keep telling myself I should use alternatives to Google, but sadly I don't do it. On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 6:01 AM, Walt Crawford wrote: > I partly withdraw my original comment....partly. > > Yes, I quoted out of context. No, I don't apologize for criticizing this > dystopian view of a short-range future. I find that both "public libraries > are dying" and "libraries will die if you don't adopt my solution" visions > are both unfortunate ways to improve library support and funding--they're > playing from weakness. > > As part of a collection of essays about possible futures, *in that larger > context*, I wouldn't be quite as critical. And probably shouldn't have > been. Not that I've always agreed with Peter in the past or am likely to in > the future... > > Sorry for the grumpiness. I still find that stories about libraries > closing or losing funding (almost always about branches closing, not > libraries) get 100 times the attention of funding increases or the > continued success of libraries in being the hearts of their communities. I > believe libraries would be better served by building from strength, not the > constant focus on perceived weakness. But that's just me. > > walt crawford > > > On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:58 AM, Michael wrote: > >> It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, >> thanks for posting that... >> >> Best, >> Michael >> >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >> >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville >> wrote: >> > I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries >> has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the >> library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the >> first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that >> and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and >> hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the >> whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. >> Cheers! >> > >> > Peter Morville >> > President, Semantic Studios >> > http://semanticstudios.com/ >> > http://findability.org/ >> > >> > --- >> > >> > Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries >> > >> > http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php >> > >> > Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by >> Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). >> > >> > The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search >> yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to >> believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way >> back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. >> That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops? was >> sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you >> almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for >> sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page >> of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. >> > >> > Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. >> Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. >> Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they >> don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's >> Law of Gravity. >> > >> > Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own >> truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who >> believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 >> years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're >> not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really >> count... >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: >> > >> >> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the >> >> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any >> >> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the >> >> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, >> >> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library >> >> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they >> >> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... >> >> >> >> My $.02 >> >> >> >> *speaking only for himself* >> >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes wrote: >> >>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book >> I'm >> >>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar >> short >> >>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >> >>> partially my fault. >> >>> >> >>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's >> got quite >> >>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and >> seasoned >> >>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop >> here, >> >>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great >> group). >> >>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >> >>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if >> he >> >>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to >> accommodate. >> >>> >> >>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Joseph Janes >> >>> Chair, MLIS Program >> >>> University of Washington Information School >> >>> jwj at uw.edu >> >>> >> >>> [remainder snipped] >> >> >> >> ============================ >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> >> >> 2013-02-28 >> >> >> > >> > ============================ >> > >> > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> > >> > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> > >> > 2013-03-01 >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-03-01 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-01 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From MHESS8 at DEPAUL.EDU Fri Mar 1 11:22:51 2013 From: MHESS8 at DEPAUL.EDU (Hess, M. Ryan) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 16:22:51 +0000 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: A good read! Can't wait to see the full e-book. As for the possibility of this distopian future coming to pass in 7 years: why not? 7 years is a long time when it comes to technology and the social changes that spring from them. Just in the past couple years, we suddenly have voice recognition on our phones, AI game show contestants and driverless cars?all just getting started. That said, we do have a lot of inertia on our side and I see several libraries doing a pretty good job staying up to date. But most have only social inertia keeping them going. The generational issue Peter brings up has been and will continue to be a difficult schism for libraries over the next 7 years. The reference points for older librarians and younger librarians are so different, one oriented around stacks and slips, the other around scripts and clicks. I think we all see this issue, even the older folks in our organizations (and I'm no spring chicken mind you!) That said, I've been fortunate to work with some younger administrators over the last few years and it's been nice to see a new vision put into practice. But the obstacles are steep, especially since the generational divide (and sometimes its just a perceptual divide) can extend beyond the library. Also along Peter's line of thinking, I worked for a large software company in Silicon Valley for a time and worked with project managers, many just a few years out of graduate school. Most of these people would come to the market research librarians frustrated by their inability to find the info they needed. Largely, they were trying to get it on Google. I always wondered, what was their library experience at University? Did they never get that info-literacy-like session with a librarian? So, if this is a problem with these folks, then we're definitely well on the way to Peter's vision. Thanks for the insights, Peter! 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 3/1/13 7:58 AM, "Michael" wrote: >It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, >thanks for posting that... > >Best, >Michael > >Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 > > > >On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville > wrote: >> I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries >>has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the >>library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the >>first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read >>that and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and >>hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read >>the whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about >>libraries. Cheers! >> >> Peter Morville >> President, Semantic Studios >> http://semanticstudios.com/ >> http://findability.org/ >> >> --- >> >> Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries >> >> http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php >> >> Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by >>Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). >> >> The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search >>yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous >>to believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard >>way back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the >>product. That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor >>Lollipops? was sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That >>consultant you almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while >>you can't tell for sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems >>like the first page of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip >>past the top ten results. >> >> Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. >>Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for >>profit. Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? >>Well, they don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate >>change, or Newton's Law of Gravity. >> >> Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own >>truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who >>believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 >>years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least >>we're not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't >>really count... >> >> >> >> >> On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: >> >>> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the >>> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any >>> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the >>> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, >>> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library >>> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they >>> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... >>> >>> My $.02 >>> >>> *speaking only for himself* >>> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes wrote: >>>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book >>>>I'm >>>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar >>>>short >>>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >>>> partially my fault. >>>> >>>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's >>>>got quite >>>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and >>>>seasoned >>>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop >>>>here, >>>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great >>>>group). >>>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >>>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if >>>>he >>>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to >>>>accommodate. >>>> >>>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >>>> >>>> >>>> Joseph Janes >>>> Chair, MLIS Program >>>> University of Washington Information School >>>> jwj at uw.edu >>>> >>>> [remainder snipped] >>> >>> ============================ >>> >>> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >>> >>> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >>> >>> 2013-02-28 >>> >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-03-01 > >============================ > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 From pat.rapp at FAIRPORTLIBRARY.ORG Fri Mar 1 12:05:36 2013 From: pat.rapp at FAIRPORTLIBRARY.ORG (Pat Rapp) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:05:36 +0000 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I have to agree with Walt on this. The constant barrage of articles that have a theme of "libraries struggle to remain relevant" does more harm than good. It sounds as if libraries are hanging on by their fingernails, trying to figure out their role as the rest of the world zooms forward without them. I don't think that's true and I don't think libraries should buy into that scenario. Yes, there is change occurring. But if we keep saying we're struggling to be relevant, people will believe us. From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Walt Crawford Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 11:02 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Libraries I partly withdraw my original comment....partly. Yes, I quoted out of context. No, I don't apologize for criticizing this dystopian view of a short-range future. I find that both "public libraries are dying" and "libraries will die if you don't adopt my solution" visions are both unfortunate ways to improve library support and funding--they're playing from weakness. As part of a collection of essays about possible futures, *in that larger context*, I wouldn't be quite as critical. And probably shouldn't have been. Not that I've always agreed with Peter in the past or am likely to in the future... Sorry for the grumpiness. I still find that stories about libraries closing or losing funding (almost always about branches closing, not libraries) get 100 times the attention of funding increases or the continued success of libraries in being the hearts of their communities. I believe libraries would be better served by building from strength, not the constant focus on perceived weakness. But that's just me. walt crawford On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:58 AM, Michael > wrote: It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, thanks for posting that... Best, Michael Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville > wrote: > I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. Cheers! > > Peter Morville > President, Semantic Studios > http://semanticstudios.com/ > http://findability.org/ > > --- > > Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries > > http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php > > Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). > > The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops(tm) was sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. > > Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's Law of Gravity. > > Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really count... > > > > > On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: > >> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the >> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any >> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the >> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, >> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library >> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they >> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... >> >> My $.02 >> >> *speaking only for himself* >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >> >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes > wrote: >>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book I'm >>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar short >>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >>> partially my fault. >>> >>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's got quite >>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and seasoned >>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop here, >>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great group). >>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if he >>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to accommodate. >>> >>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >>> >>> >>> Joseph Janes >>> Chair, MLIS Program >>> University of Washington Information School >>> jwj at uw.edu >>> >>> [remainder snipped] >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-02-28 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Bret.Parker at STOCKTONGOV.COM Fri Mar 1 12:11:02 2013 From: Bret.Parker at STOCKTONGOV.COM (Bret Parker) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:11:02 -0800 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Speaking to the permanence of library's -- yes, I read the other posts, including Peter's clarification: What becomes of libraries will be determined more by community values than by technology. Community values for fairness, access to information (both present and past), and compassion for a wide range of people with differing levels of information literacy would be predictors for libraries to endure. Absent those, good luck! >>> On 3/1/2013 at 8:22 AM, in message , James Olson wrote: It's an unfortunate thing, but the only people I hear talk about the infobubble personalized results creates are librarians. On the one hand, people want pertinent results, but then on the other hand, they don't want to have their ideas challenged. A serendipity factor, where a certain percentage of results comes from outside your bubble, would be a nice feature, but I'm afraid most people would set the ratio at zero. Non-tracking versions of search like DuckDuckGo do have some popularity, but I think it's mostly due to aversion to being tracked, not to the search bubble. I keep telling myself I should use alternatives to Google, but sadly I don't do it. On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 6:01 AM, Walt Crawford wrote: I partly withdraw my original comment....partly. Yes, I quoted out of context. No, I don't apologize for criticizing this dystopian view of a short-range future. I find that both "public libraries are dying" and "libraries will die if you don't adopt my solution" visions are both unfortunate ways to improve library support and funding--they're playing from weakness. As part of a collection of essays about possible futures, *in that larger context*, I wouldn't be quite as critical. And probably shouldn't have been. Not that I've always agreed with Peter in the past or am likely to in the future... Sorry for the grumpiness. I still find that stories about libraries closing or losing funding (almost always about branches closing, not libraries) get 100 times the attention of funding increases or the continued success of libraries in being the hearts of their communities. I believe libraries would be better served by building from strength, not the constant focus on perceived weakness. But that's just me. walt crawford On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:58 AM, Michael wrote: It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, thanks for posting that... Best, Michael Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville wrote: > I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. Cheers! > > Peter Morville > President, Semantic Studios > http://semanticstudios.com/ > http://findability.org/ > > --- > > Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries > > http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php > > Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). > > The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops* was sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. > > Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's Law of Gravity. > > Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really count... > > > > > On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: > >> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the >> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any >> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the >> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, >> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library >> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they >> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... >> >> My $.02 >> >> *speaking only for himself* >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >> >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes wrote: >>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book I'm >>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar short >>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >>> partially my fault. >>> >>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's got quite >>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and seasoned >>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop here, >>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great group). >>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if he >>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to accommodate. >>> >>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >>> >>> >>> Joseph Janes >>> Chair, MLIS Program >>> University of Washington Information School >>> jwj at uw.edu >>> >>> [remainder snipped] >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-02-28 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athena at UCF.EDU Fri Mar 1 12:15:23 2013 From: athena at UCF.EDU (Athena Hoeppner) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:15:23 +0000 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I always appreciate your optimistic view of libraries, Walt. I whole-heartedly agree that librarianship has a lot of strength to build upon, and much we can accomplish by 2020. It's not just you. ;-) Athena Athena Hoeppner Electronic Resources Librarian University of Central Florida Libraries athena at ucf.edu | 407-823-5049 From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Walt Crawford Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 11:02 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Libraries Importance: Low I partly withdraw my original comment....partly. Yes, I quoted out of context. No, I don't apologize for criticizing this dystopian view of a short-range future. I find that both "public libraries are dying" and "libraries will die if you don't adopt my solution" visions are both unfortunate ways to improve library support and funding--they're playing from weakness. As part of a collection of essays about possible futures, *in that larger context*, I wouldn't be quite as critical. And probably shouldn't have been. Not that I've always agreed with Peter in the past or am likely to in the future... Sorry for the grumpiness. I still find that stories about libraries closing or losing funding (almost always about branches closing, not libraries) get 100 times the attention of funding increases or the continued success of libraries in being the hearts of their communities. I believe libraries would be better served by building from strength, not the constant focus on perceived weakness. But that's just me. walt crawford On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:58 AM, Michael > wrote: It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, thanks for posting that... Best, Michael Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville > wrote: > I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. Cheers! > > Peter Morville > President, Semantic Studios > http://semanticstudios.com/ > http://findability.org/ > > --- > > Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries > > http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php > > Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). > > The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops(tm) was sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. > > Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's Law of Gravity. > > Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really count... > > > > > On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: > >> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the >> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any >> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the >> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, >> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library >> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they >> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... >> >> My $.02 >> >> *speaking only for himself* >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >> >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes > wrote: >>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book I'm >>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar short >>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >>> partially my fault. >>> >>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's got quite >>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and seasoned >>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop here, >>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great group). >>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if he >>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to accommodate. >>> >>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >>> >>> >>> Joseph Janes >>> Chair, MLIS Program >>> University of Washington Information School >>> jwj at uw.edu >>> >>> [remainder snipped] >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-02-28 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rw at NCF.CA Fri Mar 1 12:16:01 2013 From: rw at NCF.CA (R. Wood) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:16:01 -0500 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: From: "James Olson" ; Sent: Friday, March 1, 2013 11:22:48 AM: > Non-tracking versions of search like DuckDuckGo do have some popularity, > but I think it's mostly due to aversion to being tracked, not to the > search bubble. I keep telling myself I should use alternatives to > Google, but sadly I don't do it. Another alternative to Google, FWIW: https://ixquick.com/ Started using it, and never looked back... R. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 From SELLERS_M at FORTLEWIS.EDU Fri Mar 1 13:13:56 2013 From: SELLERS_M at FORTLEWIS.EDU (Sellers, Minna) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:13:56 -0700 Subject: Libraries In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The sad thing is that, IMO, most people aren't aware of getting personally biased results in searches and think it only relates to the ads that come up. When there is awareness, the concern is certainly not limited to librarians from what see in blog postings, conversations, etc outside libraryland. It would be great if librarians were on the frontline of this in terms of educating the public. It could actually be a campaign for librarians to get attention in the media or just a way to promote the library. How about a catch-phrase "librarians love conflicting viewpoints"? It's a reason to go past the visible web and use library resources. Even though much time has passed since personalized search was introduced - it is getting worse as people inoculate themselves to outside influences cocooned in social media spaces. Librarians can speak to that. So, I really like Morville's piece I don't see why anyone would assume it is anti library or bad for the library's image - it's very attention getting in an Orwellian way on a number of issues that librarians care about and libraries can impact. I'm afraid that librarians don't necessarily want to confront some of the ills of technology, particularly as it relates to social media because they might be perceived as uncool and on the wrong side of the generational divide, as someone mentioned regarding librarians who do cool stuff and those who don't. (It's really interesting how this article has brought out our prejudices and sore spots - including my own. Well done!) Minna Sellers Info Services Librarian John F. Reed Library Fort Lewis College Durango CO ... my opinions are my own From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of James Olson Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 9:23 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Libraries It's an unfortunate thing, but the only people I hear talk about the infobubble personalized results creates are librarians. On the one hand, people want pertinent results, but then on the other hand, they don't want to have their ideas challenged. A serendipity factor, where a certain percentage of results comes from outside your bubble, would be a nice feature, but I'm afraid most people would set the ratio at zero. Non-tracking versions of search like DuckDuckGo do have some popularity, but I think it's mostly due to aversion to being tracked, not to the search bubble. I keep telling myself I should use alternatives to Google, but sadly I don't do it. On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 6:01 AM, Walt Crawford > wrote: I partly withdraw my original comment....partly. Yes, I quoted out of context. No, I don't apologize for criticizing this dystopian view of a short-range future. I find that both "public libraries are dying" and "libraries will die if you don't adopt my solution" visions are both unfortunate ways to improve library support and funding--they're playing from weakness. As part of a collection of essays about possible futures, *in that larger context*, I wouldn't be quite as critical. And probably shouldn't have been. Not that I've always agreed with Peter in the past or am likely to in the future... Sorry for the grumpiness. I still find that stories about libraries closing or losing funding (almost always about branches closing, not libraries) get 100 times the attention of funding increases or the continued success of libraries in being the hearts of their communities. I believe libraries would be better served by building from strength, not the constant focus on perceived weakness. But that's just me. walt crawford On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:58 AM, Michael > wrote: It would be hard to miss your points, Peter.. thought-provoking, thanks for posting that... Best, Michael Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM, Peter Morville > wrote: > I'm very pleased that my article/chapter about the future of libraries has provoked thought and discussion. Just so the quote "nobody uses the library anymore" isn't taken out of context, I'm including (below) the first three paragraphs. I find it hard to imagine how one could read that and not realize it's about the future (and that I'm using humor and hyperbole to draw attention to serious concerns). Finally, if you read the whole article, I hope you'll see how much the author cares about libraries. Cheers! > > Peter Morville > President, Semantic Studios > http://semanticstudios.com/ > http://findability.org/ > > --- > > Inspiration Architecture: The Future of Libraries > > http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000664.php > > Adapted from a chapter that I wrote for Library 2020, a book edited by Joseph Janes and published by Rowman & Littlefield (in press). > > The library in 2020 is the last bastion of truth. Sure, you can search yottabytes of free data by simply batting an eyelash. But it's dangerous to believe what you see through the iGlass lens. As you learned the hard way back in the Facebook era, if you're not paying for it, you are the product. That research study about the safety and efficacy of Lipitor Lollipops(tm) was sponsored by a subsidiary of a subsidiary of Pfizer. That consultant you almost hired wrote his own customer reviews. And while you can't tell for sure because the algorithms are opaque, it sure seems like the first page of web search is pay-to-play. You routinely skip past the top ten results. > > Unfortunately, this state of corruption isn't limited to the Web. Politicians are in the pocket of lobbyists. Doctors push pills for profit. Teachers and bank clerks work on commission. And journalists? Well, they don't really exist. And neither does evolution, climate change, or Newton's Law of Gravity. > > Polarization was solved by personalization. Now, people learn their own truths. We should have known back in 2015, when the ratio of adults who believe "God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years" hit 51 percent, that we had passed a tipping point. At least we're not burning witches at the stake, except in Texas, which doesn't really count... > > > > > On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Michael wrote: > >> Thanks, Joseph.. In the book, I don't know if anyone would confuse the >> message with current times, or a future projection idea.. for any >> standalone postings (blogs, Web sites, etc.) of such materials for the >> 2020 book, I'd think a disclaimer or clarifying remark would be nice, >> and justifiable. I think particularly that those contemporary library >> world figures (your authors) would not want any reader to think they >> believe "nobody uses the library anymore"... >> >> My $.02 >> >> *speaking only for himself* >> Michael aka DrWeb | E-mail: DrWeb2 at gmail.com | Twitter: @DrWeb2 >> >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Joseph Janes > wrote: >>> I feel as though I ought to jump in here; Peter wrote that for a book I'm >>> editing which asked a pretty wide group of people to write similar short >>> pieces finishing the sentence "The library in 2020 will..." So it's >>> partially my fault. >>> >>> It's being published by Rowman & Littlefield this summer, and it's got quite >>> a cast of characters, from all walks of the library world, new and seasoned >>> professionals, names you know and some you don't (I won't name drop here, >>> 'cause I'll leave important people out--rest assured it's a great group). >>> These are provocative, and fascinating, and uncomfortable, and >>> inspirational, and depressing, and hopeful, and more. Peter asked if he >>> could post his in advance on his web site, which I was happy to accommodate. >>> >>> Think of Peter's piece as something to whet your appetites. :-) Joe >>> >>> >>> Joseph Janes >>> Chair, MLIS Program >>> University of Washington Information School >>> jwj at uw.edu >>> >>> [remainder snipped] >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-02-28 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The week will center around the creation of a set of archival-quality etexts and digital images (probably 18th and 19th century letters, which are short enough to allow each participant to take an entire document through all its creation stages during the course). Topics include: XML tagging and conversion; using the Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) Guidelines; Unicode; metadata issues (including a discussion of METS and Open Archives Initiative harvesting), project planning and funding; and the manipulation of XML texts using stylesheets for re-publishing HTML, in ebook formats, and in PDF. The course is taught by David Seaman, Associate Librarian for Information Management at Dartmouth College Library, where his areas of responsibility include the Jones Media Center, the Digital Library Technologies Group, Preservation Services, the Book Arts Workshop, Digital Production, and the Dartmouth College Records Management program. Prior to moving to New Hampshire in December 2006, he was the Executive Director of the Digital Library Federation (DLF), an international consortium of major academic libraries. David went to the DLF in July 2002 from the Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia Library, where he was the Center?s founding Director (1992-2002). In this role, he oversaw the creation of online texts, images, and e-books, and helped develop scholarly communities who make innovative use of these new materials and tools. David has lectured and published extensively in the fields of humanities computing and digital libraries, and has taught various Special Collections digitization and XML courses at Rare Book School at the University of Virginia since 1993. For more information, visit the RBS website at www.rarebookschool.org ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 From vinsonc at CLEMSON.EDU Fri Mar 1 14:26:35 2013 From: vinsonc at CLEMSON.EDU (Christopher Vinson) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 19:26:35 +0000 Subject: Clemson Libraries search extended - Head of Digital Scholarship In-Reply-To: Message-ID: **Please excuse any cross-posting** Full job description: http://www.clemson.edu/library/lib_overview/jobs/fac/ [cid:image001.jpg at 01CE14DC.8261A100] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Head of Digital Scholarship Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative and motivatedprofessional to work with a vibrant library faculty and staff to envision and implement a digital scholarship initiative that creatively engages all members of the campus community. The Head of Digital Scholarship, reporting to the Head of the Office of Library Technology, will play a key leadership role in shaping the creation, delivery, and preservation of original digital scholarship produced at Clemson University, with specific responsibilities for scholarly communications, rights management, and digital production. Incumbent will advocate for digital scholarship initiatives at Clemson, such as open-access publishing and the institutional repository, will raise awareness at Clemson about the emerging trends in scholarly communications and their impact on the university, and serve as a resource on intellectual property concerns. The Head of Digital Scholarship will also supervise the production of unique digital material and metadata at Clemson?s Digital Imaging Lab. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and status. Job Responsibilities Scholarly Communications (50%) ? Serves as an advocate for new practices in scholarly communications at the University. ? Assesses faculty and student scholarly communication needs and makes recommendations for funding and support in the library. ? Advises library on issues related to intellectual property, open access publishing, and fair use. ? Facilitates the deposit of faculty scholarly output into the University?s institutional repository. ? Provides guidance to library staff regarding scholarly communication and coordinates with subject specialists to broaden their understanding of scholarly communication. Rights Management (20%) ? Advises library on issues related to copyright. ? Maintains an awareness of copyright and fair use legal interpretations in higher education and communicates to faculty and students. ? Creates digital publishing and copyright information resources and workshops for the campus community. ? Provides guidance on rights management as it relates to digital projects. ? Represents the interests of the University Libraries in the development of University policy related to copyright and user privacy issues. Digital Production and Metadata (20%) ? Works with the Digital Projects Manager to identify new collections for digitization and facilitate working relationships with partners. ? Supervises the integration of metadata across a variety of library applications, following standards and best practices for the description of digital objects. ? Facilitates the use of digitized material in digital humanities projects and exhibitions. ? Participates in grant development and ensures compliance with current grant commitments. ? Helps to ensure that assessment plans are developed as part of any new projects. Library and University Affairs (10%) ? Remains current with advances in information technology, scholarly communications, and rights management and the impact of those advances on libraries and digital scholarship. ? Serves on library, university, and professional committees, elected and assigned. ? Undertakes research and/or professional development related to professional and scholarly interests. ? Serves as part of the leadership team that develops policies and standards within the Office of Library Technology. Required Qualifications ? MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school or university. ? Familiarity or some experience with issues related to scholarly communications, rights management, and digital production/metadata description. ? Experience with library technologies and applications. ? Experience with project management. ? Evidence of, or potential for, professional and/or scholarly activity. Preferred ? Strong background in rights management or scholarly communications. ? Strong background in digitization/metadata best practices and digital project workflows. ? Direct experience in scholarly communications or copyright field. ? Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and communicate ideas effectively. ? Supervisory experience. Salary Position offers a highly competitive salary and faculty rank based on the successful candidate?s demonstrated qualifications and experience. About Clemson Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science and engineering-oriented research university in a college-town setting along a dynamic Southeastern corridor. Ranked as one of America?s Top Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Clemson is an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, culture of collaboration, school spirit, and competitive drive to excel. Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, Clemson is located in the fastest-growing area of South Carolina and a short drive to major destination cities Charlotte and Atlanta. The upstate South Carolina region provides a highly desirable quality of life setting in which to pursue professional goals. Application Process Letter of interest to the search committee directly addressing requirements for the position. Include resume with names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Submit package electronically as single attachment in PDF format to Kristy Snider: klsnide at clemson.edu Application deadline for position extended to April 7, 2013. Jeanne Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding areas. As a current or prospective Clemson University employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information for this institution. For more information regarding our Employment, Campus Safety and Benefits, please visit the Human Resources ? Prospective Employees web page shown below: http://www.clemson.edu/cao/humanresources/prospective/ Closing Statement Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... 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WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities. Western Michigan University (WMU) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of learning and growing in wisdom. WMU is strongly dedicated to the pursuit of excellence by including and integrating individuals who represent different groups as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin, religion and veteran status. Western Michigan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. -------------------------- George Boston Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian University Libraries Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353 Tel: 269-387-5147 / Fax: 269-387-5193 Personal email: george.boston at wmich.edu Departmental email: lib-serials at wmich.edu -------------------------- George Boston Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian University Libraries Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353 Tel: 269-387-5147 / Fax: 269-387-5193 Personal email: george.boston at wmich.edu Departmental email: lib-serials at wmich.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-04 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This 12-month, tenure-track position follows the scholar-practitioner model providing liaison responsibilities with departments in agricultural and biological sciences. Both entry-level and experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. The Life Sciences Librarian reports to the Chair of Research and Instructional Services. Responsibilities: ? Develops strong liaison relationships with faculty and students in the biological/life sciences and agriculture sciences departments and other assigned subject areas. ? Provides leadership for e-science initiatives, including data management plans ? Provides reference and instructional services in-person and via electronic means. ? Evaluates, selects, and reviews materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; manages the collection budget in assigned areas. ? Participates in departmental, library-wide, and university faculty committees. ? Actively engages in research, scholarly publications, and service to the profession to meet the standards for promotion and tenure. Qualifications Required: ? ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience. ? Research experience or degree in an agricultural or biological/life sciences area. ? Ability to work effectively and creatively in a rapidly changing environment. ? Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and time-management skills. ? Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and community members. Qualifications Preferred: ? Knowledge of emerging trends in science librarianship. ? Knowledge of the scholarly communication and research processes in the Sciences. ? Experience working in an academic or research library, or in a research environment. ? Teaching or training experience in traditional and online environments. ? Evidence of effective collaborative efforts involving diverse faculty, library staff, students and other campus stakeholders. ? Evidence of a strong commitment to excellent customer service. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled but applications received by March 31, 2013 will be assured of full consideration. Anticipated Spring 2013 graduates will be considered. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form at http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #130007 and attach the required documents listed. SALARY: $50,000 minimum. Salary is negotiable and will be based upon qualifications of the successful candidate. STARTING DATE: July 2013; Negotiable. The University of Nebraska is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC Big Ten) and has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. DeeAnn Allison University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-04 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mheller1 at LUC.EDU Mon Mar 4 11:20:14 2013 From: mheller1 at LUC.EDU (Margaret Heller) Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:20:14 -0600 Subject: Chicagoland Drupal Group March 12 Message-ID: The next meeting of the Chicagoland Drupal Group will be Tuesday, March 12 from 9:30-12 at the Skokie Public Library. Brian Smith of RAILS will talk about using the Adaptive Image and Flex Slider modules to create slideshows that automatically set image file sizes for display on mobile devices, large monitors, and everything in between. Michael Buhmann of the Skokie PUblic Library will discuss the new design and some of the modules for Skokienet.org. This event will be hosted in Skokie Library's new Business Center. http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=15095 Margaret Heller Digital Services Librarian Loyola University Chicago 773.508.2686 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-04 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Anywhere http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/kortext-your-textbooks-anywhere.html > NERCOMP Annual Conference > Preparing Our Campuses for Digital Course Materials Adoption: An Improvised Panel http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/nercomp-annual-conference-preparing-our.html > Neuro-Cloud Launches Free Textbook Project http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/neuro-cloud-launches-free-textbook.html > Online Textbooks Open A New Chapter In Learning http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/online-textbooks-open-new-chapter-in.html > OPEN: Open Professionals Education Network http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/open-open-professionals-education.html > Opening Education: B.C. Open Textbook Project http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/opening-education-bc-open-textbook.html > Sixty New Publishers Add Content to Ingram's VitalSource e-Textbook Platform to Reach the Education Market http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/sixty-new-publishers-add-content-to.html > Ten Years Later: Why Open Educational Resources Have Not Noticeably Affected Higher Education, and Why We Should Care http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/ten-years-later-why-open-educational.html > UC Berkeley Researchers Aim To Revolutionize e-Book http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/uc-berkeley-researchers-aim-to.html > Van Schaik Launches Interactive e-Textbook http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/van-schaik-launches-interactive-e.html /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/ 2013-03-05 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cnelson at UFL.EDU Tue Mar 5 13:42:28 2013 From: cnelson at UFL.EDU (Caitlin Nelson) Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:42:28 -0500 Subject: Job posting: Digital Library Services Coordinator, Gainesville FL Message-ID: Florida Virtual Campus - Gainesville branch, is looking for a new Digital Library Services Coordinator. ** To apply please fill out an online application here: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/37765 ** The Gainesville office of FLVC provides state-of-the-art, cost-effective information technology to assist the libraries of the public universities of Florida in their support of teaching, learning, research and public service. Specifically, we implement and centrally support high quality computer systems that help the libraries acquire, manage and provide access to information resources. We provide software to enhance access to information for students and faculty, increase the productivity of library staff, improve inter-library sharing, and preserve digital materials for future use. Through planning with the university libraries, we ensure that these services are integral to the University libraries' ability to carry out their own missions in support of teaching, research and service. This position will be part of the Digital Services workgroup, which helps the libraries of the public colleges and universities of Florida create, manage, maintain and preserve digital information resources. The incumbent will provide support for one or more of the following: digital special collections and archives, electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), archival finding aids (EADs), electronic journals, and/or other born-digital and retrospectively digitized materials. S/he will work with commercial, open source, and locally-developed content management applications such as DigiTool, Archon, the Open Journal System (OJS), OAI data and service providers, Fedora, Islandora and Drupal. The incumbent will develop and provide expertise to FLVC and library staff in one or more specialty areas as required; examples of these areas include resource description (cataloging and metadata), audio and video formats, archives and records management, and scholarly communications. Duties are as follows: 1. Take primary responsibility for supporting one or more production applications, and provide back up to the primary support person for one or more additional applications. Support includes but is not limited to: running and/or monitoring production operations; performing quality control; producing statistics and reports; responding to tickets; communicating with the vendor or open source community to resolve problems; and providing web-based and on-site training and training materials for library staff. 2. Contribute to the general design and operation of applications and services to enhance the digital capabilities of the libraries. Perform requirements analysis for new modules, processes and workflows. Draft specifications for data, data conversions, user interfaces and/or application programs, and work with programmers to develop, test and implement them. 3. Participate on state-wide committees, working groups and task forces of staff concerned with the creation, description and/or management of digital resources. 4. Keep abreast of regional and national trends and initiatives related to with technology for digital library services to students and faculty. To the extent possible, given limitations of time and funding, contribute to the profession and to your own professional development by participating in regional and national initiatives through meeting attendance, committee appointments, and other means of involvement. 5. Performs work in support of business processes and projects. Performs time-sensitive tasks and meets established deadlines; maintains effective communications with appropriate FLVC staff; maintains effective working relationships to ensure the success of the business processes and projects. 6. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: ? Master?s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor?s degree an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. Preferred Qualifications: ? Master?s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program strongly preferred ? Working knowledge of MARCXML, Dublin Core, MODS, EAD and/or METS standards ? Working knowledge of XML technologies, Unix/Linux, and relational database management systems; ? Excellent oral and written communications skills in English ? Demonstrated analytic ability, creativity, energy and enthusiasm. ? Two or more years of experience in an academic library environment. ? Direct experience with digital initiatives (digitization projects, digital content management systems and/or Web-based delivery of digital objects). ? Background in special collections, archives and/or cataloging; programming or Web development experience. ? Teaching or training experience. Note: Successful candidates for this classification will routinely possess qualifications higher than the minimum qualifications Minimum starting salary between $35,000 to $45,000 (Commensurate with qualifications and experience.) Closing date: 3/13/2013 ** To apply please fill out an online application here: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/37765 ** Email applications will not be considered! Thanks, -- Caitlin Nelson Digital Initiatives Librarian Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) - Gainesville (formerly Florida Center for Library Automation) 5820 NW 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32606 P: 352.392.9020 x298 F: 352.392.9185 E: cnelson at ufl.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-05 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dcomeaux at TULANE.EDU Tue Mar 5 14:06:28 2013 From: dcomeaux at TULANE.EDU (Comeaux, David) Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2013 19:06:28 +0000 Subject: Position Announcement: Web Developer, Tulane University Message-ID: Hi Everyone, We have an opening at Tulane University in New Orleans. Web Developer II designs, develops, codes, tests, implements and manages innovative and complex web-based applications that improve the user experience in discovering, accessing and using library resources and services. S/he gathers requirements, writes code and APIs, maintains documentation and creates web design and layout. S/he is responsible for collaborating with Tulane Technology Services to maintain various local and cloud based servers. For more information or to apply, go to: https://tulanejobs.tulane.edu/postings/6911 The application period ends March 10. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-05 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jilloneill at NFAIS.ORG Tue Mar 5 16:06:02 2013 From: jilloneill at NFAIS.ORG (jilloneill at NFAIS.ORG) Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:06:02 -0500 Subject: Information Discovery, NFAIS Workshop, Virtual Attendance an Option Message-ID: For those on this list with an interest, NFAIS will be holding a workshop, Information Discovery and The Future of Abstracting and Indexing Services on Friday, March 15, 2013. The agenda for the program may be viewed on the NFAIS website at:[http://nfais.org/event?eventID=518] http://nfais.org/event?eventID=518. You may or may not be aware that NFAIS one-day events allow for both on-site as well as virtual attendance. This workshop will provide an overview of the history and current status of today?s abstracting & indexing services (A&I?s) and the challenges that they face to remain relevant in a rapidly changing information environment. Librarians will discuss how well these services meet the needs of their users and will offer insights as to how the role of A&I?s may change as libraries - and their own services - continue to evolve. The workshop will also look at the new competitors who are emerging and what unfilled needs they are attempting to address. A&I providers will offer their perspective on the current environment and will discuss what initiatives they are planning to keep pace with change. And the meeting will close with a look at the future of information discovery and the role that both new and traditional information providers may play. Do let me know if you or any of your colleagues have an interest in registering for this event. 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Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. Thanks, Doris Doris Munson Systems/Reference Librarian Eastern Washington University dmunson at ewu.edu 509-359-6395 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Margaret.E.Hazel at CI.EUGENE.OR.US Wed Mar 6 19:17:04 2013 From: Margaret.E.Hazel at CI.EUGENE.OR.US (HAZEL Margaret E) Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 16:17:04 -0800 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: <092A526FDB0A9241B927911B725AB57D0888C851@CH1PRD0511MB407.namprd05.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: Actually, I think this is of wider interest, potentially. I know I'd be interested in hearing responses, although a summary would be fine, too. In public libraries there is the added layer of needing to provide ability to email, but not providing email services to our patrons, other than webmail, and we don't want this to become a station for reading emails. Thanks. -Margaret Margaret Hazel Technology Manager & Interim Facilities 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 Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. Thanks, Doris Doris Munson Systems/Reference Librarian Eastern Washington University dmunson at ewu.edu 509-359-6395 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dmunson at EWU.EDU Wed Mar 6 19:39:59 2013 From: dmunson at EWU.EDU (Munson, Doris) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:39:59 +0000 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: <813A01DF90DA7C4489F0AFC875D99646F7AC15E088@cesrv011.eugene1.net> Message-ID: Please let me clarify. We are interested in scanner kiosk stations that do not allow patrons to do anything but scan documents. One example is the Indus scanner kiosk, http://www.indususa.com/walk-upkiosk-book-scanner-solution-2 , which is from one of the six or seven vendors we are considering. I look forward to hearing how scanner kiosks are working for libraries. Doris From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of HAZEL Margaret E Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:17 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Actually, I think this is of wider interest, potentially. I know I'd be interested in hearing responses, although a summary would be fine, too. In public libraries there is the added layer of needing to provide ability to email, but not providing email services to our patrons, other than webmail, and we don't want this to become a station for reading emails. Thanks. -Margaret Margaret Hazel Technology Manager & Interim Facilities 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 Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. 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We will also explore ways in which faculty can integrate MOOCs (entirely or by selecting modules) hosted by other colleges and universities in their own undergraduate courses. For the last 15 minutes, participants will be invited to discuss emerging plans for the TLT Group to offer a MOOC-ish experience based on John Sener's recent book "Seven Futures of American Education: Improving Teaching and Learning in a Screen Captured World." Source and Link To Required Registration Available Via [ http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/fridaylive-smoochers-debrief-with-amy.html ] 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/ 2013-03-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. Thanks, Doris Doris Munson Systems/Reference Librarian Eastern Washington University dmunson at ewu.edu 509-359-6395 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 ________________________________ THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. 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Library District has stable funding and dedication to a rich online user experience. View details at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=601755. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 From SUSAN at ROCHESTER.LIB.MN.US Thu Mar 7 09:35:45 2013 From: SUSAN at ROCHESTER.LIB.MN.US (Susan Hansen) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:35:45 -0600 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: <52882995E3FA484FA4FFBF4C2C837CFE2F6254E1@COAMBOX2.anaheim.intranet> Message-ID: Rochester Public Library (MN) has the ST Imaging book center scanner. We've had it for several years and love it! We've had patrons copying their court files, textbook questions, photos, old diaries, immigration documents. We have a volunteer come twice a week to scan our city directories and old library documents for us to archive. The one pass scanning as well as copying to the edge is great. We lend patrons a flashdrive to save the documents which they can take to any of our internet stations to upload. We use it as a color photocopier since we only have a black and white copier. We do not have email or fax enabled on it. Our monitor is on a stand hooked onto the scanner box. Photo here: http://www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org/info/scanners.html#scanner The OCR conversion is slow and we don't do many pages at one time as it seems to crash the system. But it does seem to do fairly accurate conversion. We do not charge for using the system. I don't see as many people using the print from flashdrive feature. The times we've tried, the patrons have Office 2010 and the scanner only can read Office 2007 files. Biggest trouble we had was originally connecting to our Pharos print station but ST Imagining worked with us and the other two vendors involved to get it resolved. I'm not as happy with the quality of the scanned photos, but we don't really bump the resolution up to the max. It also doesn't have any descreening for newspaper articles so those aren't as crisp. Susan K. Hansen, Librarian/webmaster | Rochester Public Library 101 2nd Street SE |Rochester MN 55904-3776 susan at rochester.lib.mn.us www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org office phone: 507.328.2370 | fax: 507.328.2384 First-Class City, First-Class Service >>> From: Thomas Edelblute To: Date: 3/6/2013 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? This is on my wish list for future purposes in our library. http://www.stimaging.com/products/st-bookscan-center From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We?re very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. Thanks, Doris Doris Munson Systems/Reference Librarian Eastern Washington University dmunson at ewu.edu 509-359-6395 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS. 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In-Reply-To: <092A526FDB0A9241B927911B725AB57D0888C851@CH1PRD0511MB407.namprd05.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: Hallo, There are nice Multi Function Copier / Printers which have a USB plug so you can use them for printing, making copies and scanning onto a usb stick - would that be something for you? Kind regards . On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:02 AM, Munson, Doris wrote: > Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for > self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our > patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file > storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. > > We?re very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what > you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly > unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. > > Thanks, > Doris > > Doris Munson > Systems/Reference Librarian > Eastern Washington University > dmunson at ewu.edu > 509-359-6395 > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 From Tim at SOUTHHOLLANDLIBRARY.ORG Thu Mar 7 12:02:20 2013 From: Tim at SOUTHHOLLANDLIBRARY.ORG (Tim DeYoung) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:02:20 -0600 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: <092A526FDB0A9241B927911B725AB57D0888C891@CH1PRD0511MB407.namprd05.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: I would highly recommend BookScan Station www.bookscanstation.com It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows scanning, printing and faxing. Any option can be turned on or off. For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print system. We've had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: www.singlecard.com Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator South Holland Public Library 16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 http://www.southhollandlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. Thanks, Doris Doris Munson Systems/Reference Librarian Eastern Washington University dmunson at ewu.edu 509-359-6395 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 ________________________________ The information transmitted in this email and any attachments is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipients. This message may be or may contain privileged and confidential communications. 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Neither site seems to do that. Thanks Don >>> Tim DeYoung 2013-03-07 12:02 PM >>> I would highly recommend BookScan Station www.bookscanstation.com It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows scanning, printing and faxing. Any option can be turned on or off. For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print system. We*ve had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: www.singlecard.com Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator South Holland Public Library 16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 http://www.southhollandlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We*re very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. Thanks, Doris Doris Munson Systems/Reference Librarian Eastern Washington University dmunson at ewu.edu 509-359-6395 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-06 The information transmitted in this email and any attachments is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipients. This message may be or may contain privileged and confidential communications. If you as the reader are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any retention, review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication or the information contained is strictly prohibited. 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Hansen, Librarian/webmaster | Rochester Public Library 101 2nd Street SE |Rochester MN 55904-3776 susan at rochester.lib.mn.us www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org office phone: 507.328.2370 | fax: 507.328.2384 First-Class City, First-Class Service >>> From: Don Hamilton To: Date: 3/7/2013 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Could those of you recommending solutions (bookscanstation and stimaging in particular) give us a rough idea of the cost? (very rough, rounded to the nearest thousand, say). Neither site seems to do that. Thanks Don >>> Tim DeYoung 2013-03-07 12:02 PM >>> I would highly recommend BookScan Station www.bookscanstation.com It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows scanning, printing and faxing. Any option can be turned on or off. For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print system. We've had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: www.singlecard.com Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator South Holland Public Library 16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 http://www.southhollandlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. 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URL: From Tim at SOUTHHOLLANDLIBRARY.ORG Thu Mar 7 13:06:28 2013 From: Tim at SOUTHHOLLANDLIBRARY.ORG (Tim DeYoung) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:06:28 -0600 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: <513886480200006E000772ED@gwvia03.wlu.ca> Message-ID: For our BookScan Station (called SimpleScan by TBS - which is appropriate because it's so easy to use): Our total cost was $4,595, which included the sheet-fed scanner ($400 extra) and installation. Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator South Holland Public Library 16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 http://www.southhollandlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Don Hamilton Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 11:21 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Could those of you recommending solutions (bookscanstation and stimaging in particular) give us a rough idea of the cost? (very rough, rounded to the nearest thousand, say). Neither site seems to do that. Thanks Don >>> Tim DeYoung 2013-03-07 12:02 PM >>> I would highly recommend BookScan Station www.bookscanstation.com It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows scanning, printing and faxing. Any option can be turned on or off. For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print system. We've had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: www.singlecard.com Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator South Holland Public Library 16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 http://www.southhollandlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. 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I find all sorts of great articles about successes but very little about workflows or tech info about how these are set up. Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a chat window from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple devices seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can initiate (call us instead of us - them) via chat. Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian Chestatee Regional Library System Dawsonville, Georgia 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gwiseman at CI.WACO.TX.US Thu Mar 7 14:01:19 2013 From: gwiseman at CI.WACO.TX.US (Gillian Wiseman) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:01:19 -0600 Subject: Reference via chat? In-Reply-To: A<006a01ce1b65$14852500$3d8f6f00$@chestateelibrary.org> Message-ID: We use a service called Mosio (textalibrarian). On the patron end they can either text us or send an email or chat from the library website's link. Then on our end we are logged in to a webpage; emails and chat come through in the website; texts pop up a separate box in the corner of the screen. We can also set up so that each email sends us an alert so we know something new has come in. Alerts are customizeable by the individual who is logged in "on duty". We find it works fairly well for our light load of incoming requests. From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Melanie Hogue Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 12:54 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Reference via chat? Pardon cross-posting - What solutions are your libraries currently using for reference via texting/chat? I find all sorts of great articles about successes but very little about workflows or tech info about how these are set up. Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a chat window from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple devices seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can initiate (call us instead of us - them) via chat. Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian Chestatee Regional Library System Dawsonville, Georgia 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Multiple devices seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can initiate (call us instead of us - them) via chat. Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian Chestatee Regional Library System Dawsonville, Georgia 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pbutler3 at UMW.EDU Thu Mar 7 15:07:51 2013 From: pbutler3 at UMW.EDU (Paul Butler (pbutler3)) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 15:07:51 -0500 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Howdy, Today I am installing our new Scannx Book Scancenter < www.scannx.com >. Out of the box with a minimal amount of work it can send a wide range of document types (Tiff/Jpeg, Searchable PDF, MS Word) to Google Drive, a smartphone, an email account, or a USB device. I still need to build printer drives, but it is said to work with our Pharos payment system for printing. It has a simple touchscreen display and fast scanning. It can also work with OCLC/ILLiad/Article Exchange - features I plan to setup in the future for our ILL staff, so I can't comment directly on those features at this time. So far I am impressed. Cheers, Paul +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Paul R Butler Assistant Systems Librarian Simpson Library University of Mary Washington 1801 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540.654.1756 libraries.umw.edu Sent from the mighty Dell Vostro 230. From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. 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In-Reply-To: <4309B316BEBA3A4C9541A813A85E34401282099951@MSEXCH-DB.umw.local> Message-ID: Hi, Here in Brazil some academic libraries adopted a self-service scanner from i2S company: http://www.i2s-digibook.com Model used is the "e-Scan Agate": Digitizes books with up to 5cm spine and also plans documents, to the A3++ (520 x 360mm), color, 300dpi, scan in less than half a second. Real-time images preview and touchscreen commands, 15 inches screen. Includes software for OCR, image capturing and processing. Do not need use an external computer Allows several image output destinations such as Email, USB (flash drive / external drive) Network and Web (cloud or ftp) and external printers. Macrosolution is our local reseller: http://www.macrosolution.com.br/produto_marca.php?marca=28 Regards, Michelangelo Michelangelo Mazzardo Marques Viana | Support and Development Coordinator of Libraries Systems. Librarian CRB-10/1306 Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul - PUCRS Ir. Jose Otao Central Library | Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil +55(51) 3320.3544 ext. 4371 | mviana at pucrs.br | http://www.pucrs.br/biblioteca De: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] Em nome de Paul Butler (pbutler3) Enviada em: quinta-feira, 7 de mar?o de 2013 17:08 Para: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Assunto: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Howdy, Today I am installing our new Scannx Book Scancenter < www.scannx.com >. Out of the box with a minimal amount of work it can send a wide range of document types (Tiff/Jpeg, Searchable PDF, MS Word) to Google Drive, a smartphone, an email account, or a USB device. I still need to build printer drives, but it is said to work with our Pharos payment system for printing. It has a simple touchscreen display and fast scanning. It can also work with OCLC/ILLiad/Article Exchange - features I plan to setup in the future for our ILL staff, so I can't comment directly on those features at this time. So far I am impressed. Cheers, Paul +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Paul R Butler Assistant Systems Librarian Simpson Library University of Mary Washington 1801 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540.654.1756 libraries.umw.edu Sent from the mighty Dell Vostro 230. From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. 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But, compared to charging for access to scanning, we were happy to implement PC Res, and so are the students. -Steve ----- Original Message ----- > I would highly recommend BookScan Station > www.bookscanstation.com > It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows > scanning, printing and faxing. > Any option can be turned on or off. > For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print > system. > We?ve had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. > It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. > We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: > www.singlecard.com > Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator > South Holland Public Library > 16250 Wausau Avenue > South Holland, IL 60473 > Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 > http://www.southhollandlibrary.org > From: Web technologies in libraries [ mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > ] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris > Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? > Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for > self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for > our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to > email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. > We?re very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using > and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to > reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also > would like this information. > Thanks, > Doris > Doris Munson > Systems/Reference Librarian > Eastern Washington University > dmunson at ewu.edu > 509-359-6395 > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > 2013-03-06 > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > 2013-03-06 > ============================ > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > 2013-03-06 > The information transmitted in this email and any attachments is > intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended > recipients. 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URL: From fulbright83 at YAHOO.COM Thu Mar 7 15:34:04 2013 From: fulbright83 at YAHOO.COM (Joni Stine) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:34:04 -0600 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: <513886480200006E000772ED@gwvia03.wlu.ca> Message-ID: Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Don Hamilton wrote: > Could those of you recommending solutions (bookscanstation and stimaging in particular) give us a rough idea of the cost? (very rough, rounded to the nearest thousand, say). Neither site seems to do that. > > Thanks > > Don > > >>> Tim DeYoung 2013-03-07 12:02 PM >>> > I would highly recommend BookScan Station > www.bookscanstation.com > > It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows scanning, printing and faxing. > Any option can be turned on or off. > For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print system. > > We've had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. > It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. > > We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: www.singlecard.com > > > Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator > South Holland Public Library > 16250 Wausau Avenue > South Holland, IL 60473 > Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 > http://www.southhollandlibrary.org > > > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris > Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? > > Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. > > We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. 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URL: From cferree at FAIRFIELD.EDU Thu Mar 7 15:41:06 2013 From: cferree at FAIRFIELD.EDU (Ferree, Curtis) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 20:41:06 +0000 Subject: Reference via chat? In-Reply-To: <006a01ce1b65$14852500$3d8f6f00$@chestateelibrary.org> Message-ID: We use Library H3lp for both text and IM. I believe they use Twillio as their SMS client. We've been very happy with them. We can embed chat windows on the home page and in our libguides and in our databases. Students are able to text us via their mobile device, but we answer it from the IM chat window. http://libraryh3lp.com/ --CF Curtis Ferree Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian DiMenna-Nyselius Library Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 Tel: 203.254.4000 Ext. 2185 Fax: 203.254.4133 cferree at mail.fairfield.edu AIM: cferree1 From: Melanie Hogue > Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries > Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:53:38 -0500 To: > Subject: [WEB4LIB] Reference via chat? Pardon cross-posting ? What solutions are your libraries currently using for reference via texting/chat? I find all sorts of great articles about successes but very little about workflows or tech info about how these are set up. Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a chat window from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple devices seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can initiate (call us instead of us ? them) via chat. Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian Chestatee Regional Library System Dawsonville, Georgia 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 From TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET Thu Mar 7 19:26:16 2013 From: TEdelblute at ANAHEIM.NET (Thomas Edelblute) Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:26:16 +0000 Subject: What do you use for patron scan stations? In-Reply-To: <184963583.7077016.1362688052257.JavaMail.root@hermes.deltacollege.edu> Message-ID: Can?t you implement the Envisionware LPTOne software without the PC-Reservation software on the BookScan Station? From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Steve Schermerhorn Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 12:28 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? I combined "BookScan Station" with our Envisionware PC Res system and implemented a 10 min-at-a-time, no fee, scan station. here in our Community College library. The integration of "BookScan" and "PC Res" is not perfect, but close. The only problem is: If a Reservation session ends before the user either "saves" or "sends" their scan job, the next user's Reservation can open to a "blank" screen (seemingly caused by BookScan timing out). In this case, a re-boot is required. But, compared to charging for access to scanning, we were happy to implement PC Res, and so are the students. -Steve ________________________________ I would highly recommend BookScan Station www.bookscanstation.com It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows scanning, printing and faxing. Any option can be turned on or off. For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print system. We?ve had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: www.singlecard.com Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator South Holland Public Library 16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473 Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 http://www.southhollandlibrary.org From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. We?re very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using and what you do and do not like about them. 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In-Reply-To: <52882995E3FA484FA4FFBF4C2C837CFE2F626299@COAMBOX2.anaheim.intranet> Message-ID: Yes, I believe LPTOne would integrate with BookScan Station. We don't use LPTOne. We don't have LPTOne, but if we did I suspect the "blank-timeout" issue would still be a problem. We don't allow "scan-to-print", only "scan to email/USB/Google Docs" . ----- Original Message ----- > Can?t you implement the Envisionware LPTOne software without the > PC-Reservation software on the BookScan Station? > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] > On Behalf Of Steve Schermerhorn > Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 12:28 PM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? > I combined "BookScan Station" > with our Envisionware PC Res system > and implemented a 10 min-at-a-time, no fee, scan station. > here in our Community College library. > The integration of "BookScan" and "PC Res" is not perfect, but close. > The only problem is: If a Reservation session ends before the user > either "saves" or "sends" their scan job, the next user's > Reservation can open to a "blank" screen (seemingly caused by > BookScan timing out). In this case, a re-boot is required. > But, compared to charging for access to scanning, we were happy to > implement PC Res, and so are the students. > -Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > > I would highly recommend BookScan Station > > > www.bookscanstation.com > > > It can be set up with or without a sheet-fed scanner, and allows > > scanning, printing and faxing. > > > Any option can be turned on or off. > > > For printing it will integrate with just about any pay-for-print > > system. > > > We?ve had it here for about 6 months and the patrons love it. > > > It gets used quite a bit, we are surprised how busy it is already. > > > We got ours from TBS, who serves the Great Lakes region: > > www.singlecard.com > > > Tim De Young, Technology Coordinator > > > South Holland Public Library > > > 16250 Wausau Avenue > > > South Holland, IL 60473 > > > Phone: 708-331-5262 ext 202 Fax: 708-331-6557 > > > http://www.southhollandlibrary.org > > > From: Web technologies in libraries [ > > mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > ] On Behalf Of Munson, Doris > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:03 PM > > > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > > Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? > > > Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for > > self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available > > for > > our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to > > email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. > > > We?re very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using > > and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to > > reply to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also > > would like this information. > > > Thanks, > > > Doris > > > Doris Munson > > > Systems/Reference Librarian > > > Eastern Washington University > > > dmunson at ewu.edu > > > 509-359-6395 > > > ============================ > > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > 2013-03-06 > > > ============================ > > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > 2013-03-06 > > > ============================ > > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > 2013-03-06 > > > The information transmitted in this email and any attachments is > > intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended > > recipients. This message may be or may contain privileged and > > confidential communications. 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Doris -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Steffen Schilke Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 6:50 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for patron scan stations? Hallo, There are nice Multi Function Copier / Printers which have a USB plug so you can use them for printing, making copies and scanning onto a usb stick - would that be something for you? Kind regards . On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:02 AM, Munson, Doris wrote: > Eastern Washington University is currently evaluating options for > self-service scanners with touch screens that would be available for > our patrons to use. One needed function is the ability to scan to > email, file storage, PDF, OCR/Word, JPG, or a print queue. > > We're very interested in knowing what other OCA libraries are using > and what you do and do not like about them. Please feel free to reply > to me directly unless others on the list indicate they also would like this information. > > Thanks, > Doris > > Doris Munson > Systems/Reference Librarian > Eastern Washington University > dmunson at ewu.edu > 509-359-6395 > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-07 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-08 From asims at COLUM.EDU Fri Mar 8 17:14:06 2013 From: asims at COLUM.EDU (Arlie Sims) Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 17:14:06 -0500 Subject: Position: User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian at Columbia College Chicago Message-ID: Columbia College Chicago Library - User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Job ID #100554 (This position reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction.) The User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian identifies, implements, and evaluates current and emerging technologies for the delivery of library services, with a special focus on reference and instructional services, including virtual reference, discovery tools, social networking applications, mobile services, and instructional technologies; plans, develops and evaluates the Columbia College Chicago Library website; and ensures that Library services and instructional products are easy and pleasurable to use. This librarian tracks trends, assesses user needs and preferences, investigates new developments and applications, and incorporates appropriate technologies into the Library environment. As a member of the Reference and Instruction Department, this librarian participates in a broad range of reference and instructional services. The User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian collaborates to plan staff development opportunities for building technology awareness and supports Library staff in using and adopting technologies that improve user experience. The User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian?s duties include: ? Planning, developing and evaluating the Columbia College Chicago Library website and serving as liaison between the Library and campus IT for Library website content management ? Building staff awareness of new and emerging technologies ? Encouraging the adoption of technologies that improve the Library?s physical and virtual presence ? Creating widgets, apps and other products that embed resources and services into learning management systems such as Moodle ? Assessing the impact of technology-based services on Library users ? Collecting and reporting usage statistics and other user input and data ? Advising and assisting in efforts to use emerging technologies to build relationships with users and increase awareness of Library resources and services in the campus community ? Participating in reference and instruction, which may include occasional evening and weekend hours ? Performing other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: ? ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent ? Minimum of two years of professional experience in an academic library with a thorough understanding of academic user needs Required Skills and Abilities: ? Experience with usability studies and user feedback ? Demonstrated knowledge of user experience literature ? Demonstrated experience developing tutorials or other research/instructional tools ? Awareness of current issues and trends in information technology and public services ? Familiarity with standard practices in web development and usability ? Experience using course management systems, online collaborative productivity tools, and content management systems ? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse group of students, faculty, and staff ? Enthusiastic public service orientation and commitment to providing user-centered services ? Experience collaborating to find technological solutions to workflow and service challenges ? Demonstrated competency in managing and troubleshooting access to electronic content including authentication via proxy server, OpenURL link resolution, discovery tools management and web browser requirements ? Demonstrated skill in implementing HTML/CSS web content ? Experience with JavaScript, PHP, XML/XSLT, or other development technologies ? Familiarity with collection development principles and/or experience with faculty liaison programs ? Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and implement projects ? Active participation in state or national professional organizations Preferred: * Proficiency with one or more programming languages * Proficiency with a content management system like Cascade Server or Drupal * Experience providing instructional technology support * Familiarity with XHTML, XML, or PHP, and relational databases * Knowledge of instructional methodologies and information literacy principles * Reference and instruction experience in an academic library How to Apply: Complete application at https://employment.colum.edu/careers.html - Job ID #100554 At the start of the online application please upload ONE document that combines your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references; do not upload each document separately. The title of your document should be less than 60 characters and saved as a .doc, .docx, or a PDF file. Once you have successfully submitted your application, an e-mail notification will be sent to the e-mail provided in your application. Visit www.colum.edu/EmploymentServices for application guidelines. If you experience technical difficulties please email careers at colum.edu. No phone calls or hard copy materials. Equal Employment Opportunity Columbia College Chicago encourages qualified female, LGBTQ, disabled, and minority individuals to apply for all positions. 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My possibly-too-hopeful sense that more and more sensible people, and even some pundits, are recognizing that ebooks and print books are both likely to have substantial roles going forward. The Middle: Deathwatch 2013! (pp. 2-19) Catching up with the doomcryers (excluding print books--but see below). Words: The Death of Books (or Not) (pp. 19-27) What it says. The Back (pp. 27-34) Catching up with miscellaneous snarkiness through 2011 (and more recently for magazine items). Enjoy! ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-08 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Sat Mar 9 10:48:02 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2013 15:48:02 +0000 Subject: A/V Now Available > FREE Webinar > The Critical Role of Librarians in OER Adoption on College Open Textbooks Community > February 26 2013 > 1 PM (ET) Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ IMHO > Most Excellent > Well worth the time ! /Gerry Please join CCCOER on Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 am (Pacific time) to hear about the critical work librarians do to support OER adoption at community colleges. This webinar will feature three projects where librarians are leading the way in searching, curating, and creating OER to expand student access and improve teaching practices. Paradise Valley Community College, AZ ?Sheila Afnan-Manns and Kande Mickelson, faculty librarians will share how they worked with students in International Business to find and create OER to support course learning outcomes. Houston Community College District, TX ? Angela Secrest, director of library services, will share her libguides that support faculty in the process of finding and adopting high quality OER. Open Course Library (OCL), WA ? Shireen Deboo, OCL and Seattle Community Colleges district librarian will share her work with faculty to find, create, and curate open content for inclusion in the Washington State Community and Technical College's Open Course Library. 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Houston Community College District, TX ? Angela Secrest, director of library services, will share her libguides that support faculty in the process of finding and adopting high quality OER. Open Course Library (OCL), WA ? Shireen Deboo, OCL and Seattle Community Colleges district librarian will share her work with faculty to find, create, and curate open content for inclusion in the Washington State Community and Technical College's Open Course Library. Source and Links Available Via http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-webinar-critical-role-of.htm l 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/ 2013-03-09 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This webinar will feature three projects where > librarians are leading the way in searching, curating, and creating OER to > expand student access and improve teaching practices. > > Paradise Valley Community College, AZ ?Sheila Afnan-Manns and Kande > Mickelson, faculty librarians will share how they worked with students in > International Business to find and create OER to support course learning > outcomes. > > Houston Community College District, TX ? Angela Secrest, director of > library services, will share her libguides that support faculty in the > process of finding and adopting high quality OER. > > Open Course Library (OCL), WA ? 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Paradise Valley Community College, AZ ?Sheila Afnan-Manns and Kande Mickelson, faculty librarians will share how they worked with students in International Business to find and create OER to support course learning outcomes. Houston Community College District, TX ? Angela Secrest, director of library services, will share her libguides that support faculty in the process of finding and adopting high quality OER. Open Course Library (OCL), WA ? Shireen Deboo, OCL and Seattle Community Colleges district librarian will share her work with faculty to find, create, and curate open content for inclusion in the Washington State Community and Technical College's Open Course Library. 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Message-ID: POSITION TITLE: Media and Systems Technician, Library, Position 13-S053 THE POSITION: Under joint limited supervision of the Head of Public Services and the Systems and Web Management Librarian, the Media and Systems Technician performs activities related to media and computer services of the library. The development and implementation of Web 2.0 instructional activities on the library?s websites, media services, and systems and computer maintenance are the primary responsibilities of this position. Monitors and implements compliance of all public computers with regard to cleanliness and usability; assists the Systems Department in repair of computer equipment as needed; helps develop and assist in the implementation of Web 2.0 technology, such as wikis, blogs, podcasting, RSS, and streaming of audiovisual materials; responsible for maintenance and support of media creation studio (hardware and software); provides assistance to students and faculty with media creation studio projects; helps develop and maintain the interactive web and video services of the library; assists in library promotion and public service events; and assists in the resolution of problems or implementation of projects in the media and computer services of the library. The Media and Systems Technician shall promote the SWOSU environment of celebrating diversity in all forms. 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URL: From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 11 06:57:13 2013 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:57:13 +0100 Subject: Call for Papers: Workshop digital preservation at the =?windows-1252?Q?=93Informatik_2013=94_?=conference in Koblenz, Germany In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Call for Papers: Workshop digital preservation at the ?Informatik 2013? conference in Koblenz, Germany We run a one day workshop on 20th of September 2013 about digital preservation at the Informatik 2013 conference of the GI (Gesellschaft f?r Informatik). The deadline for papers is the 22th of April 2013. Acceptance notice will be given 20th of May. Camera ready papers have to be submitted until 1st of July. There is an ever increasing number of digital objects which need long-term preservation solutions. Standards are evolving in this domain and their implementation is in progress in various organizations. We want to foster the exchange of ideas, methods and best practices between organizations working in this domain. Possible topics are: ? Existing or developing standards in the domain of long-term archiving / preservation ? Examples of implementations / applications of long-term archiving / preservation ? Scalable and automatic working systems ? Metadata, exchange formats and long-term capable file formats ? Ingest and archiving of database, applications, web sites with dynamic and multimedia content ? Archiving of complex digital objects like software, audio/visual material, games and 3D objects ? Preservation in e-Government, e-Justice (digital files) ? Long-term archiving and preservation in the medical computer science domain ? Selection of digital objects for preservation ? Emulation and migration approaches in organizations ? New approaches for long-term archiving / preservation Selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings as Lecture Notes of Informatics. Please use the author guide lines (available in English as well): http://www.gi.de/service/publikationen/autorenrichtlinien.html Papers can be between 5 and 15 pages (using the layout provided). Submissions can be in English or German. At least one of the authors has to register for (and attend) the conference. Please use the conference system for your submissions: https://www.conftool.pro/informatik2013/index.php?page=newPaper&form_contributiontypeID=41&newpaper=true Your Contacts: Steffen W. Schilke, Projektleiter / Technischer Berater bei der Hessischen Zentrale f?r Datenverarbeitung, Lehrbeauftragter, steffen.schilke at gmail.com Armin Straube, Gesch?ftsstelle des nestor-Kompetenznetzwerk f?r digitale Langzeitarchivierung, Deutsche Nationalbibliothek, a.straube at dnb.de Workshop Homepage (with the program committee): http://www.langzeitarchivierung.de/Subsites/nestor/DE/Veranstaltungen/TermineNestor/informatik2013.html ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 From prestonc at OHIO.EDU Mon Mar 11 07:39:06 2013 From: prestonc at OHIO.EDU (Preston, Carrie) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:39:06 -0400 Subject: Survey: Library Staff and Code Year Message-ID: Apologies for cross-posting. I am conducting a survey on librarian experiences with Codecademy's Code Year program. The survey is intended for library staff who completed at least one Code Year exercise in 2012. You do not need to have completed the entire Code Year program to participate. You must be 18 years old or older to participate. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. No identifying information will be collected and your participation in this survey is voluntary. To complete the survey, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1njVvhkHCtTRuYk7nvVFJIDv3pbwRlp4MmQPWD9k3r8Y/viewform If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact: Carrie Preston prestonc at ohio.edu (740) 597-1973 _______________________________________________________ Carrie Preston Library Web Services | Ohio University Libraries (740) 597-1973 | prestonc at ohio.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sheila.bair at WMICH.EDU Mon Mar 11 08:16:40 2013 From: sheila.bair at WMICH.EDU (Sheila Bair) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:16:40 -0400 Subject: 2nd Call for Papers Message-ID: Please excuse multiple postings. 2nd Call for Papers : Special Issue on Linked Data, Semantic Web and Libraries: Journal of Library Metadata Guest Editor : Sheila Bair Associate Professor, Metadata & Cataloging Librarian Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Overview: 2013 finds libraries on the threshold of a ?new bibliographic universe.? The Semantic Web, Linked Data, and open access all promise to set library metadata free from its historical constraints. How are libraries preparing for and experimenting with sharing data in this new world of information-set-free? The general aim of this special issue of the Journal of Library Metadata is to access and present current practices, trends and research in moving library metadata into, and positioning libraries for success in, this new environment. Topics: Recommended topics include, but are not limited to the following: * Libraries and Linked Data/Semantic Web * Open access, library metadata and Linked Data/Semantic Web * Institutional repository metadata and the Semantic Web * Harvesting and sharing of metadata in the new environment * Incorporating Linked Data into library information systems * Authority control, vocabularies and Linked Data/Semantic Web * Rights and license management in the Semantic Web * Linked Data and MARC and non-MARC (EAD, Dublin Core, etc.) library metadata * Migration of MARC and non-MARC library metadata to new systems and platforms * Conversion and mapping of MARC and non-MARC library metadata to RDF and Linked Data * Data clean-up in preparation for migration/conversion Submission Procedure: Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before, March 31, 2013 , a proposal (up to 500 words) clearly explaining the objectives and concerns of his or her proposed article. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified shortly about the status of their proposals. Full manuscripts (4000-7000 words) are expected to be submitted by July 10, 2013 . All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Please forward submissions electronically (Word document) to the guest editor at sheila.bair at wmich.edu The Journal of Library Metadata is the exclusive forum for the latest research, innovations, news, and expert views about all aspects of metadata applications in libraries and about the role of metadata in information retrieval. This focused journal comprehensively discusses practical, applicable information that libraries can effectively use in their own information discovery environments. Specialized knowledge, the latest technology, and top research are presented pertaining specifically to evolving metadata use in libraries. More information about the Journal of Library Metadata can be found online at http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjlm20/current Sheila Bair Associate Professor Metadata & Cataloging Librarian University Libraries Western Michigan University (269)387-5160 Sheila Bair Associate Professor Metadata & Cataloging Librarian University Libraries Western Michigan University (269)387-5160 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM, McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] > wrote: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ IMHO > Most Excellent > Well worth the time ! /Gerry Please join CCCOER on Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 am (Pacific time) to hear about the critical work librarians do to support OER adoption at community colleges. This webinar will feature three projects where librarians are leading the way in searching, curating, and creating OER to expand student access and improve teaching practices. Paradise Valley Community College, AZ ?Sheila Afnan-Manns and Kande Mickelson, faculty librarians will share how they worked with students in International Business to find and create OER to support course learning outcomes. Houston Community College District, TX ? Angela Secrest, director of library services, will share her libguides that support faculty in the process of finding and adopting high quality OER. Open Course Library (OCL), WA ? Shireen Deboo, OCL and Seattle Community Colleges district librarian will share her work with faculty to find, create, and curate open content for inclusion in the Washington State Community and Technical College's Open Course Library. Source and Links Available Via http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-webinar-critical-role-of.htm l 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/ 2013-03-09 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-09 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mwu at RWU.EDU Mon Mar 11 09:45:11 2013 From: mwu at RWU.EDU (Wu, Mary M) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:45:11 -0400 Subject: 2nd call for NETSL registration Message-ID: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the New England Technical Services Librarians' 2013 Spring Conference: "The Many Hats of Technical Services". Visit http://netsl.wordpress.com/ for more details on the program and for registration information. Space is limited so be sure to register early to assure your seat at this exciting program. Please note that only advance registrations will be accepted. No walk-ins will be accepted. __________________________________ Mary Wu Catalog/Database Management Librarian Roger Williams University Library One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 Phone: 401-254-3053 Fax: 401-2540818 Email: mwu at rwu.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rdk26 at DREXEL.EDU Mon Mar 11 09:48:38 2013 From: rdk26 at DREXEL.EDU (Kilzer,Rebekah) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:48:38 +0000 Subject: Position Announcement: Library Web Developer, Drexel University Message-ID: **Cross-posted, with apologies** Position Title: Web Developer Job Overview: Drexel University Libraries seek a creative and energetic Web Developer to design, develop, and implement effective web sites, interfaces, and tools to enhance and improve the Libraries' Drupal website. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for Drupal site-building, theming, maintenance and creating Drupal templates using HTML 5/CSS according to design specifications. Utilizing Drupal technologies like custom content-types and views, and researching, configuring and customizing Drupal modules as needed. This position will also be required to complete other web tasks as needed, including cross-browser and device testing and developing responsive versions of websites. Reporting to the Head, Learning Engagement, the Library Web Developer works closely with web oversight team and a team of content editors to maintain accurate and relevant content across Libraries locations and departments. This includes but is not limited to responsibility for site design, personalization and user portals, intranets, mobile frameworks, data collection forms and analytics. Qualifications: ? Bachelor's degree in Information or Computer Sciences or a related field. ? Three years relevant work experience. ? In-depth knowledge of Drupal site-building, theming, and coding modules. A working knowledge of Photoshop, and strong knowledge of PSD to HTML integration. Demonstrated ability to create and adapt custom Drupal modules. ? Proficiency with standard web development utilizing HTML/XHTML, CSS, and related technologies. ? Fluency in a web-scripting language such as PHP or Ruby on Rails, as well as JavaScript. ? Proven Drupal development skills, including evaluation and implementation of modules, and execution of Drupal administrative duties. ? Fluency with UNIX and command-line interfaces, including some light server maintenance and monitoring. ? Demonstrated ability to utilize user centered design methodology, usability principles, and information architecture best practices and principles in designing sites and applications. ? Ability to prioritize and work flexibly in a multiple project environment. ? Sound judgment and the ability to handle responsibilities with both discretion and independence. ? Exceptional oral and written communication skills. ? Motivated, professional, collaborative/team player comfortable leading as well as executing, and taking constructive input from multiple sources. Preferred qualifications ? Master's degree and experience in an academic and/or library environment ? Familiarity with relational database design and ability to create SQL queries. ? Working knowledge of XML and related technologies (XSLT, Xpath, Xquery) ? Ability to program/script in multiple languages. ? Working knowledge of Apache, Tomcat & other delivery servers. ? Linux familiarity. ? Experience with Postgres, Oracle, or MySQL. ? Experience with a version-control system such as Git or Subversion. Essential Functions: ? Maintain and upgrade Drupal content management system. Design, code, and implement custom solutions to extend the functionality of Drupal platform and other library applications. ? Train appropriate library staff in use, maintenance, and general principles. ? Utilize best practices in information architecture, user centric design methodology, and usability principles to create an effective user experience. ? Develop user interface, visual, and interaction design specifications for website standards and application interfaces. Create and document style guides and templates to maintain standards. Communicate and document design rationale. ? Work with key Libraries staff to plan, develop, maintain and improve the usability and usefulness of the Libraries' web sites and applications. Participate in designing and evaluating user testing. Implement automated user analytics collection. Analyze analytics and relevant usability testing data to inform design decisions. ? Research, recommend and implement systems and tools to extend and enhance the libraries' user experience. ? Collaborate with library systems and library staff, and other campus constituents on relevant technology planning and agendas. ? Stay abreast of developments in coding, CMS, usability, and other relevant fields. Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation. Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. To apply for this position, please apply online at: (www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76920) or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Web Developer. The requisition number is 5239. For more information about Drexel University, please visit www.drexel.edu. Rebekah Kilzer Head, Learning Engagement Library Academic Partnerships Drexel University Libraries Drexel University 3300 Market Street W. W. Hagerty Library Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: 215.895.6783 | Fax: 215.895.2070 library.drexel.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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[Thanks to Amy Mullin for pointing out the error.] -walt crawford- ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Mon Mar 11 10:58:59 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:58:59 +0000 Subject: Second Call > _Non-U.S._ Digital Textbook Initiatives In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A81458CD1B@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ I am greatly interested in learning about _non-U.S._ Digital Textbook initiatives for inclusion in my Digital Textbook blog [ http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ] and/or working bibliography. 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 profiled these and others in my presentations in Parma, Italy http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/09/digital-textbook-presentations-parma.html as well as presentations in Belgrade, Serbia http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/09/digital-textbook-presentations-belgrade.html I am interested in any / all other non-U.S. Digital Textbook projects at the institutional, local, state, regional, and/or national level(s). Thanks for your assistance ! 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/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Mon Mar 11 11:08:59 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:08:59 +0000 Subject: Tag/Word Cloud Software / System Recommendation ? Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ I am greatly interested in fee / free tag/word cloud software / systems for visualizing the relative frequency of terms in the text associated with several thousand URLs (relating to MOOCs / digital badges) and would appreciate any all recommends. Note: I am only interested in those that use URLs and that allow all to be visualized. BTW-1 Other types of information are also of interest BTW-2: I have conducted a preliminary search and will continue to do so ... Thanks for your assistance ! /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/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hilton.gibson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 11 13:19:36 2013 From: hilton.gibson at GMAIL.COM (Hilton Gibson) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:19:36 +0200 Subject: Porteus - View topic - Porteus v2.0 Kiosk Edition is ready Message-ID: The Porteus Community is proud to announce the Porteus v2.0 Kiosk Edition. Based on Slackware-14.0 and the addition of kernel 3.7.8 and Firefox-19.0.2, this is a 32-bit system which is entirely locked down to prevent tampering with any of the components (including the browser), making this a perfect fit for kiosks and other publicly available web terminals. The ISO is 37MB and contains only the libraries and utilities which are required to launch Firefox. Additional software may bring along security risks and affect stability in a restricted environment which is why we have removed everything else from this edition. http://forum.porteus.org/viewtopic.php?t=2005&p=13713 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From christine.schwartz at PTSEM.EDU Mon Mar 11 13:31:17 2013 From: christine.schwartz at PTSEM.EDU (Schwartz, Christine) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:31:17 +0000 Subject: Job posting: Digital Library Application Developer, Princeton, NJ Message-ID: Digital Library Application Developer Princeton Theological Seminary Library seeks a Digital Library Application Developer. Reporting to the Digital Initiatives Librarian, this position works with a small, collaborative team of librarians and technologists to design, develop, and test web applications for searching and displaying the Library's digital resources. Responsibilities: * Works collaboratively with the Digital Initiatives team to design, develop, and test web applications using Agile practices. * Writes and refactors XQuery, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code for new and existing web applications built on native XML databases (MarkLogic Server). * Tests web applications in multiple browsers on multiple platforms; identifies, tracks, and resolves bugs. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. * Experience developing web applications using one or more established programming languages/frameworks. MVC experience preferred. * Experience programmatically processing XML documents. Experience with XQuery or XSLT preferred. Experience with native XML databases preferred. * Experience with tools or frameworks for automated testing of web applications preferred. * Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies. Princeton Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. For details, and for information on how to apply, please see http://www.ptsem.edu/index.aspx?id=1260 Christine Schwartz XML Database Administrator Princeton Theological Seminary Library 25 Library Place Princeton, NJ 08540 christine.schwartz at ptsem.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-11 From harish at KSU.EDU Tue Mar 12 09:37:50 2013 From: harish at KSU.EDU (Harish Maringanti) Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:37:50 -0500 Subject: Job Posting: Programmer 1 at Kansas State University Libraries Message-ID: Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, Kansas invite applications and nominations for the position of Programmer I to join an exciting new team in the Administrative & IT Services Department. The new team would be collaborating with other library staff in creating value added services by using a wide array of tools that include both open source (dspace, drupal, etc) and vendor driven products. As a team, the members will explore exciting opportunities to enhance existing services in the areas of repository development, scholarly publishing, web development and content management systems. To support the University?s goal of becoming a top-50 public research university by 2025, we are looking for a dynamic individual to offer exceptional customer service to library staff and patrons and advance with us to the next level. **Responsibilities**: ? Perform technical planning, development, and implementation of Web-based applications and interfaces, including mobile applications, to provide a seamless access environment to end users. ? Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical library staff to provide general web development guidance and expertise, and to implement enhancements to the Libraries website and electronic resources discovery and access systems. ? Support the ongoing development of the Libraries software infrastructure, including, but not limited to, institutional repositories (DSpace, and others), content management systems, web applications, and other library systems. ? Collaborate with other technology partners. ? Work with teams to manage system administration, web/application server administration and database server administration, maintaining up-to-date system documentation and managing code in a version-control system. ? Investigate new technologies and software applications. **Required Qualifications:** ?Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Three years of experience developing web-based applications may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. ?Demonstrated proficiency: - developing web applications using one or more of the following programming languages: PHP,Ruby, Python, Java - experience with one or more of the following: HTML5, CSS3, XML, XSL, Javascript - working with relational databases such as MySQL or Postgresql. - Strong customer service attitude; enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team-oriented environment Please refer to http://ksulib.typepad.com/jobs/2013/02/programmer-i.html for more information Best, Harish Harish Maringanti ITS Coordinator K-State Libraries 785.532.3261 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-12 From harish at KSU.EDU Tue Mar 12 09:42:23 2013 From: harish at KSU.EDU (Harish Maringanti) Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:42:23 -0500 Subject: Job Posting: Systems Administrator at Kansas State University Libraries Message-ID: Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, Kansas invite applications and nominations for the position of Systems Administrator to join our Administrative & IT Services Department. Work will center on developing technical infrastructure on Linux/Solaris platform to support projects related to repository development, Web services, Scholarly publishing and content management systems. To support the University?s goal of becoming a top-50 public research university by 2025, we are looking for a dynamic individual to offer exceptional customer service to library staff and patrons and advance with us to the next level. **Responsibilities** ? Maintain the hardware and software infrastructure in our Linux/Solaris environment including support of Web servers, application servers, versioning platform, etc. Install and configure server operating systems and related layered software, ensuring data, security standards, and procedures are maintained. ? Perform shell scripting and programming in appropriate languages. ? Liaison with campus IT units to manage SAN storage/tape environment, system backups, and security policies. Play an active role in the development and deployment of new services and technologies. ? Work collaboratively with other members in the library, external open source community, and vendor support staff in a team-based approach. ? Consult with application developers to diagnose and troubleshoot system problems and recommend hardware/software purchases. ? Work in a team to manage system administration, web/application server administration and database server administration, maintaining up-to-date system documentation and managing code in a version-control system. **Required Qualifications** ? Associate degree in Computer Science & Information Technology or related field PLUS minimum of two years of fulltime development and server administration experience in a Linux/Solaris environment OR, if no associate degree in Computer Science & Information Technology or related field, four years of full time development and server administration experience. ? Demonstrated experience administering Web servers, including Apache and Tomcat, and database servers, including MySQL. ? Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting open source applications. ? Working knowledge of a programming or scripting language, such as Perl or PHP. ? Demonstrated experience in server virtualization. ? Strong customer service attitude; enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team-oriented environment. Please refer to http://ksulib.typepad.com/jobs/2013/02/systems-administrator.html for more information. Best, Harish Harish Maringanti ITS Coordinator K-State Libraries 785.532.3261 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-12 From eluhrs at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 12 11:18:29 2013 From: eluhrs at GMAIL.COM (Eric Luhrs) Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:18:29 -0400 Subject: Job: Integrated Technologies Librarian at Lafayette College (Easton, PA) Message-ID: Integrated Technologies Librarian Lafayette College, Easton, PA Lafayette College seeks a service-oriented and creative Integrated Technologies Librarian to join its new Digital Scholarship Services program. The successful candidate will share responsibility for the library?s ILS (innovative Interfaces? Sierra), will lead UI/UX design and the use of web analytics tools for digital library projects, and will investigate and implement technologies to improve discovery, access, and delivery of digital resources. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or the equivalent; knowledge of current and emerging technologies in academic librarianship; ability to develop creative and innovative approaches to improving the user experience; expertise in XHTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery; understanding of both public and technical service environments; ability to work collegially and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences; ability to understand and convey meaningful information about technical problems to vendors and the college?s central IT unit. Candidates with experience administering Drupal and/or institutional repository software, a history of user interface development, additional programming knowledge, or with keen interest in and strong potential for innovative digital library development work will receive special consideration. Compensation: salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits, including college tuition support for children. The library strongly encourages and supports professional development. For consideration, please submit a resume, cover letter addressing job qualifications, and three professional references to: Neil McElroy, Dean of Libraries, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042 or via email to: castells at lafayette.edu. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-12 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fred.lapolla at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 12 12:11:26 2013 From: fred.lapolla at GMAIL.COM (Fred LaPolla) Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:11:26 -0400 Subject: Semantic Web Survey Invitation Message-ID: Dear Members of Web4Lib, I am a LIS graduate student at CUNY Queens College conducting a survey on attitudes concerning Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies among academic catalogers and technical services professionals. 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Plus all the other engaging and interesting programs you?ve come to know and love. Scholarships are available. Also be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest updates. Thanks, see you there! 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Comprising eight schools and colleges, Portland State is the largest academic institution in the Oregon University System and is one of the 100 largest public universities in the nation, enrolling 29,818 students in 99 bachelors, 89 masters, and 38 doctoral programs. Occupying an attractive central location on the PSU campus, the Branford Price Millar Library is an exceptional resource to support students and faculty and also an active and influential member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a library consortium of 37 higher education institutions in Oregon and Washington. A detailed profile describing the position is available on the Library?s and University?s websites: http://library.pdx.edu/jobs.html http://www.pdx.edu/hr/faculty-administrative-openings Portland State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to the development of an inclusive and diverse community. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until finalists have been identified. Applicants should send a detailed letter of application, a curriculum vita, and contact information for five references to Stephanie Doig, Library Office Manager (smdoig at pdx.edu, 503-725-4126). Electronic submission of applications and correspondence is strongly preferred. Inquiries and nominations can be submitted to the same e-mail address. 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Recruitment details/online application and supplemental questionnaire are available by visiting the City Website at: http://www.toaks.org/government/depts/human/jobs/joblayout1.asp?JobID=230 To view the job flyer, visit: http://www.toaks.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=25882 Accepting applications until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. First review date 3/28/13. For further information, contact the Human Resources Division at (805) 449-2144. The City of Thousand Oaks (pop. 127,557) in Ventura County, California is adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and scenic Santa Monica Mountains, surrounded by more than 14,800 acres of natural open space. Incorporated in 1964, this master planned community offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities and modern school systems. 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The City also provides excellent benefits. Recruitment details/online application and supplemental questionnaire are available by visiting the City Website at: http://www.toaks.org/government/depts/human/jobs/joblayout1.asp?JobID=230 To view the job flyer, visit: http://www.toaks.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=25882 Accepting applications until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. First review date 3/28/13. For further information, contact the Human Resources Division at (805) 449-2144. The City of Thousand Oaks (pop. 127,557) in Ventura County, California is adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and scenic Santa Monica Mountains, surrounded by more than 14,800 acres of natural open space. Incorporated in 1964, this master planned community offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities and modern school systems. Thousand Oaks is a general law City with a total budget of $166.2 million (FY 2012-13). ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-15 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From randtke at GMAIL.COM Sat Mar 16 09:09:29 2013 From: randtke at GMAIL.COM (Wilhelmina Randtke) Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:09:29 -0500 Subject: Podcasting Equipment Recomendations In-Reply-To: <942EBB7F9576624AA3F165C60455290F040574A0E5A4@mailboxstore03.Alphatek.loc> Message-ID: Get a good quality WAV recorder, and a quiet room. Both are important. Then edit with Audacity. For what you are doing, this is as good as SoundForge or any expensive sound editing software package. Add the LAME mp3 encoder to Audacity to let you edit then save in mp3, which Audacity won't play with out of the box. To get good sound quality, check the levels as you record, then afterwards put a gate in to elmininate background noise. Those two thing - (1) levels, and (2) noise gate - and understanding how they work will do more for sound quality than almost any high end equipment you could purchase. At least, good equipment will not help you without those skills. LEVELS when recording. Add a NOISE GATE when you edit. A good WAV recorder will run about $400. That is all in the microphone. Keep it clean and in a box when you aren't using it. You can get fine results with a $50 pocket mp3 recorder. Most people will not hear the difference, and you are not recording music. A $50 recorder is actually a really good mic for multiple people in a group, because it will pick up noise made across the room from the mic. Many mics are designed to capture only sound very close to the mic, so for a singer or speaker to hold near their face. You don't want multiple expensive close range mics and a mixing board. This isn't the 80s. We are in the future and have alternatives. If you have money and space for that, then use it to sound proof a room. Take the time you would spend setting the mixing board up, and instead use it to practice setting levels and noise gate. And remember the quiet room means no background noise, so does the same thing as the expensive mic. No matter what your budget, pick your space carefully. A $50 mp3 recorder, a quiet closet, and Audacity with LAME mp3 encoder can get professional results. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Mar 14, 2013 9:50 AM, "Wesley Johnson" wrote: > Hello,**** > > ** ** > > We?re tossing around the idea of a semi-regular podcast at my library. I?m > looking into equipment now and thought I?d toss this to the list and ask > for recommendations. We want something capable of recording multiple people > in the same room with a modest mixing board to make sure audio levels are > nice and even. I?d also love to hear what other libraries are doing on the > podcast front.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks,**** > > Wesley**** > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-14 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cindyharper1145 at GMAIL.COM Sat Mar 16 17:47:51 2013 From: cindyharper1145 at GMAIL.COM (Cindy Harper) Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:47:51 +0000 Subject: Podcasting Equipment Recomendations In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Could you explain the concept NOISE GATE? I woud guess this means that you edit out out al sound below a certain level? How is that done with Audacity? Cindy Harper charper at vts.edu Sent from Windows Mail From: Wilhelmina Randtke Sent: ?March? ?16?, ?2013 ?9?:?09? ?AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Podcasting Equipment Recomendations Get a good quality WAV recorder, and a quiet room. Both are important. Then edit with Audacity. For what you are doing, this is as good as SoundForge or any expensive sound editing software package. Add the LAME mp3 encoder to Audacity to let you edit then save in mp3, which Audacity won't play with out of the box. To get good sound quality, check the levels as you record, then afterwards put a gate in to elmininate background noise. Those two thing - (1) levels, and (2) noise gate - and understanding how they work will do more for sound quality than almost any high end equipment you could purchase. At least, good equipment will not help you without those skills. LEVELS when recording. Add a NOISE GATE when you edit. A good WAV recorder will run about $400. That is all in the microphone. Keep it clean and in a box when you aren't using it. You can get fine results with a $50 pocket mp3 recorder. Most people will not hear the difference, and you are not recording music. A $50 recorder is actually a really good mic for multiple people in a group, because it will pick up noise made across the room from the mic. Many mics are designed to capture only sound very close to the mic, so for a singer or speaker to hold near their face. You don't want multiple expensive close range mics and a mixing board. This isn't the 80s. We are in the future and have alternatives. If you have money and space for that, then use it to sound proof a room. Take the time you would spend setting the mixing board up, and instead use it to practice setting levels and noise gate. And remember the quiet room means no background noise, so does the same thing as the expensive mic. No matter what your budget, pick your space carefully. A $50 mp3 recorder, a quiet closet, and Audacity with LAME mp3 encoder can get professional results. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Mar 14, 2013 9:50 AM, "Wesley Johnson" wrote: Hello, We?re tossing around the idea of a semi-regular podcast at my library. I?m looking into equipment now and thought I?d toss this to the list and ask for recommendations. We want something capable of recording multiple people in the same room with a modest mixing board to make sure audio levels are nice and even. I?d also love to hear what other libraries are doing on the podcast front. 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More precisely, the document describes a partial mapping from DCMI Metadata Terms [4] to the PROV-O OWL2 ontology [5] -- a set of classes and properties usable for representing and interchanging information about provenance. Numerous terms in the DCMI vocabulary provide information about the provenance of a resource. Translating these terms into PROV relates this information explicitly to the W3C provenance model. The mapping is currently a W3C Working Draft. The final state of the document will be that of a W3C Note, to be published as part of a suite of documents in support of a W3C Recommendation for provenance interchange [6]. DCMI would like to point to the W3C Note as a DCMI Recommended Resource and therefore encourages the Dublin Core community to provide feedback and take part in the finalization of the mapping. The deadline for all comments is 7 April 2013. We recommend that comments be provided directly to the public W3C list for comments: public-prov-comments at w3.org [7], ideally with a Cc: to DCMI's dc-provenance list [8]. Comments sent only to the dc-provenance list will be summarized on the W3C list and addressed, and discussions on the W3C list will be summarized back on the dc-provenance list when appropriate. Stuart Sutton, Managing Director, DCMI [1] http://dublincore.org/groups/provenance/ [2] http://www.w3.org/2011/prov/wiki/Main_Page [3] http://www.w3.org/TR/2013/WD-prov-dc-20130312/ [4] http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-terms/ [5] http://www.w3.org/TR/prov-o/ [6] http://www.w3.org/TR/prov-overview/ [7] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-prov-comments/ [8] https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=dc-provenance ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alan.cockerill at JCU.EDU.AU Sat Mar 16 22:19:21 2013 From: alan.cockerill at JCU.EDU.AU (Cockerill, Alan) Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 02:19:21 +0000 Subject: Podcasting Equipment Recomendations In-Reply-To: <5144e88c.c520340a.628f.ffffe8fa@mx.google.com> Message-ID: A noise gate reduces sound below a set volume to zero. For example you could set it to exclude background noise in a podcast so when no-one is talking you don't hear barking dogs or lawn mowers. Sent from my iPad On 17/03/2013, at 7:48 AM, "Cindy Harper" > wrote: Could you explain the concept NOISE GATE? I woud guess this means that you edit out out al sound below a certain level? How is that done with Audacity? Cindy Harper charper at vts.edu Sent from Windows Mail From: Wilhelmina Randtke Sent: ?March? ?16?, ?2013 ?9?:?09? ?AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Podcasting Equipment Recomendations Get a good quality WAV recorder, and a quiet room. Both are important. Then edit with Audacity. For what you are doing, this is as good as SoundForge or any expensive sound editing software package. Add the LAME mp3 encoder to Audacity to let you edit then save in mp3, which Audacity won't play with out of the box. To get good sound quality, check the levels as you record, then afterwards put a gate in to elmininate background noise. Those two thing - (1) levels, and (2) noise gate - and understanding how they work will do more for sound quality than almost any high end equipment you could purchase. At least, good equipment will not help you without those skills. LEVELS when recording. Add a NOISE GATE when you edit. A good WAV recorder will run about $400. That is all in the microphone. Keep it clean and in a box when you aren't using it. You can get fine results with a $50 pocket mp3 recorder. Most people will not hear the difference, and you are not recording music. A $50 recorder is actually a really good mic for multiple people in a group, because it will pick up noise made across the room from the mic. Many mics are designed to capture only sound very close to the mic, so for a singer or speaker to hold near their face. You don't want multiple expensive close range mics and a mixing board. This isn't the 80s. We are in the future and have alternatives. If you have money and space for that, then use it to sound proof a room. Take the time you would spend setting the mixing board up, and instead use it to practice setting levels and noise gate. And remember the quiet room means no background noise, so does the same thing as the expensive mic. No matter what your budget, pick your space carefully. A $50 mp3 recorder, a quiet closet, and Audacity with LAME mp3 encoder can get professional results. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Mar 14, 2013 9:50 AM, "Wesley Johnson" > wrote: Hello, We?re tossing around the idea of a semi-regular podcast at my library. I?m looking into equipment now and thought I?d toss this to the list and ask for recommendations. We want something capable of recording multiple people in the same room with a modest mixing board to make sure audio levels are nice and even. I?d also love to hear what other libraries are doing on the podcast front. Thanks, Wesley ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-14 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-16 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-16 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From randtke at GMAIL.COM Sat Mar 16 22:36:23 2013 From: randtke at GMAIL.COM (Wilhelmina Randtke) Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:36:23 -0500 Subject: Podcasting Equipment Recomendations In-Reply-To: <5144e88c.c520340a.628f.ffffe8fa@mx.google.com> Message-ID: You can use Google to find instructions on how to do this. Try searching "noise gate". You can find instructions for just about any audio editing software. To apply a noise gate, you look at your sound as a wave. It has peaks and dips. High peaks and low dips are louder sounds. Perfectly flat is mute. You look at the sound as a wave, then you pick the level of volume that encompasses background noise. Look for part of the audio where no one talks, and it is perfectly silent. The peaks and dips here are very slight and not as loud as when speakers or music plays. These peaks and dips are background noise. The noise gate is a filter to remove all sounds quieter than this. If you do not apply a gate, then you will have a low level of backgrund noise all through your audio. If you go too wide and remove too loud and too soft sounds, the sound quality will be tinny. So, apply the gate at the level of the background noise, but no more. And your original audio limits what you can do. Too much background noise and your alternatives are a tinny sound or leaving the background noise in. Levels while recording and a noise gate after recording will get you professional, radio broadcast ready, results with a $45 pocket mp3 recorder. Even the mic built into your laptop may be fine. It's mostly a factor of how much noise the laptop's fan makes. The big jump in quality is the $45 mp3 recorder and how you use it. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Mar 16, 2013 4:48 PM, "Cindy Harper" wrote: > Could you explain the concept NOISE GATE? I woud guess this means that you > edit out out al sound below a certain level? How is that done with Audacity? > > Cindy Harper > charper at vts.edu > > Sent from Windows Mail > > *From:* Wilhelmina Randtke > *Sent:* March 16, 2013 9:09 AM > *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [WEB4LIB] Podcasting Equipment Recomendations > > > Get a good quality WAV recorder, and a quiet room. Both are important. > Then edit with Audacity. For what you are doing, this is as good as > SoundForge or any expensive sound editing software package. Add the LAME > mp3 encoder to Audacity to let you edit then save in mp3, which Audacity > won't play with out of the box. To get good sound quality, check the > levels as you record, then afterwards put a gate in to elmininate > background noise. > > Those two thing - (1) levels, and (2) noise gate - and understanding how > they work will do more for sound quality than almost any high end equipment > you could purchase. At least, good equipment will not help you without > those skills. > > LEVELS when recording. > Add a NOISE GATE when you edit. > > A good WAV recorder will run about $400. That is all in the microphone. > Keep it clean and in a box when you aren't using it. You can get fine > results with a $50 pocket mp3 recorder. Most people will not hear the > difference, and you are not recording music. A $50 recorder is actually a > really good mic for multiple people in a group, because it will pick up > noise made across the room from the mic. Many mics are designed to capture > only sound very close to the mic, so for a singer or speaker to hold near > their face. You don't want multiple expensive close range mics and a > mixing board. This isn't the 80s. We are in the future and have > alternatives. If you have money and space for that, then use it to sound > proof a room. Take the time you would spend setting the mixing board up, > and instead use it to practice setting levels and noise gate. > > And remember the quiet room means no background noise, so does the same > thing as the expensive mic. No matter what your budget, pick your space > carefully. A $50 mp3 recorder, a quiet closet, and Audacity with LAME mp3 > encoder can get professional results. > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > On Mar 14, 2013 9:50 AM, "Wesley Johnson" wrote: > >> Hello,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> We?re tossing around the idea of a semi-regular podcast at my library. >> I?m looking into equipment now and thought I?d toss this to the list and >> ask for recommendations. We want something capable of recording multiple >> people in the same room with a modest mixing board to make sure audio >> levels are nice and even. 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New Opportunities for Librarians: What Happens When You Go Behind the Lines in a MOOC? 10:00-10:15 a.m. ? Break 10:15-11:15 a.m. ? Who Are the Masses? A View of the Audience 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ? Summary, Next Steps and Group Discussion 12:00 p.m. ? Webcast Ends These presentations will be recorded and made available online and on YouTube soon after the event. Source and Stream Link Available Via http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/2013/03/agenda-and-stream-link-moocs-and.html /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-17 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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[more] Source and Full Text Available Via [ http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/che-professors-who-make-moocs.html ] Regards, Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-18 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hdalal at RIDER.EDU Mon Mar 18 11:03:25 2013 From: hdalal at RIDER.EDU (Heather Dalal) Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:03:25 -0400 Subject: text reference question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I started this message as a reply to Reference via Chat, but now I have a question about text. We've been trialing libraryh3lp for a while. They are really understanding and will extend free trials as long as you need to trial. They understand how busy it can be working in an academic library. However, Mosio called me up and they tried to warn me that the libraryh3lp/twilio service is a hack and it's not the legit way to provide text reference. He said carriers (AT&T, Verizon, etc) prefer the short numbers and a carrier could shut the number down if they found out about it. If a patron called up and said none of his texts were being received, we couldn't investigate and if we did, then that's how we'd get caught. Sounds so fishy! I wasn't sure if he was just trying to scare me or not. But I couldn't come up with the right terms to google this to find out if he's employing sales tactics or if this is something we should worry about. Anyone have thought on this? Thank you, Heather -- Heather Dalal, MLIS, MEd (Instructional Design) Assistant Professor I-Librarian Moore Library, Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 609-895-5731 On 3/7/2013 3:41 PM, Ferree, Curtis wrote: > We use Library H3lp for both text and IM. I believe they use Twillio as their SMS client. We've been very happy with them. We can embed chat windows on the home page and in our libguides and in our databases. Students are able to text us via their mobile device, but we answer it from the IM chat window. > > http://libraryh3lp.com/ > > > --CF > > > Curtis Ferree > Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian > DiMenna-Nyselius Library > Fairfield University > 1073 North Benson Road > Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 > Tel: 203.254.4000 Ext. 2185 > Fax: 203.254.4133 > cferree at mail.fairfield.edu > AIM: cferree1 > > From: Melanie Hogue > > Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries > > Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:53:38 -0500 > To: > > Subject: [WEB4LIB] Reference via chat? > > Pardon cross-posting ? What solutions are your libraries currently using for reference via texting/chat? I find all sorts of great articles about successes but very little about workflows or tech info about how these are set up. > > Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a chat window from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple devices seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can initiate (call us instead of us ? them) via chat. > > Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian > Chestatee Regional Library System > Dawsonville, Georgia > 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-07 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-07 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-18 From nancy.falcianiwhite at WHEATON.EDU Mon Mar 18 11:38:05 2013 From: nancy.falcianiwhite at WHEATON.EDU (Nancy Falciani-White) Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:38:05 +0000 Subject: text reference question In-Reply-To: <51472CBD.3040802@rider.edu> Message-ID: All I can say is that we used libraryh3lp and twilio for over a year and had no issues. I've never heard of what the Mosio rep was talking about. -- Nancy Falciani-White Assistant Professor Buswell Memorial Library Wheaton College Wheaton, IL 60187 Office: (630) 752-5447 On 3/18/13 10:03 AM, "Heather Dalal" wrote: >I started this message as a reply to Reference via Chat, but now I have >a question about text. >We've been trialing libraryh3lp for a while. They are really >understanding and will extend free trials as long as you need to trial. >They understand how busy it can be working in an academic library. > >However, Mosio called me up and they tried to warn me that the >libraryh3lp/twilio service is a hack and it's not the legit way to >provide text reference. He said carriers (AT&T, Verizon, etc) prefer >the short numbers and a carrier could shut the number down if they found >out about it. If a patron called up and said none of his texts were >being received, we couldn't investigate and if we did, then that's how >we'd get caught. Sounds so fishy! I wasn't sure if he was just trying >to scare me or not. But I couldn't come up with the right terms to >google this to find out if he's employing sales tactics or if this is >something we should worry about. > >Anyone have thought on this? >Thank you, > >Heather > >-- > > >Heather Dalal, MLIS, MEd (Instructional Design) >Assistant Professor I-Librarian >Moore Library, Rider University >Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 >609-895-5731 > >On 3/7/2013 3:41 PM, Ferree, Curtis wrote: >> We use Library H3lp for both text and IM. I believe they use Twillio >>as their SMS client. We've been very happy with them. We can embed chat >>windows on the home page and in our libguides and in our databases. >>Students are able to text us via their mobile device, but we answer it >>from the IM chat window. >> >> http://libraryh3lp.com/ >> >> >> --CF >> >> >> Curtis Ferree >> Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian >> DiMenna-Nyselius Library >> Fairfield University >> 1073 North Benson Road >> Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 >> Tel: 203.254.4000 Ext. 2185 >> Fax: 203.254.4133 >> cferree at mail.fairfield.edu >> AIM: cferree1 >> >> From: Melanie Hogue >>> >> Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries >>> >> Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:53:38 -0500 >> To: > >> Subject: [WEB4LIB] Reference via chat? >> >> Pardon cross-posting ? What solutions are your libraries currently >>using for reference via texting/chat? I find all sorts of great articles >>about successes but very little about workflows or tech info about how >>these are set up. >> >> Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a chat window >>from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple devices >>seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; >>but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can >>initiate (call us instead of us ? them) via chat. >> >> Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian >> Chestatee Regional Library System >> Dawsonville, Georgia >> 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-03-07 >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-03-07 > >============================ > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >2013-03-18 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-18 From SELLERS_M at FORTLEWIS.EDU Mon Mar 18 11:43:46 2013 From: SELLERS_M at FORTLEWIS.EDU (Sellers, Minna) Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:43:46 -0600 Subject: text reference question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I'm sure if you brought this up with Pam at Libraryh3lp she would be glad to respond. It would be good to hear a technical comment to what the Mosio rep is saying. Minna Sellers Information Services Librarian John F. Reed Library Fort Lewis College Durango CO 81301 -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Nancy Falciani-White Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:38 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] text reference question All I can say is that we used libraryh3lp and twilio for over a year and had no issues. I've never heard of what the Mosio rep was talking about. -- Nancy Falciani-White Assistant Professor Buswell Memorial Library Wheaton College Wheaton, IL 60187 Office: (630) 752-5447 On 3/18/13 10:03 AM, "Heather Dalal" wrote: >I started this message as a reply to Reference via Chat, but now I have >a question about text. >We've been trialing libraryh3lp for a while. They are really >understanding and will extend free trials as long as you need to trial. >They understand how busy it can be working in an academic library. > >However, Mosio called me up and they tried to warn me that the >libraryh3lp/twilio service is a hack and it's not the legit way to >provide text reference. He said carriers (AT&T, Verizon, etc) prefer >the short numbers and a carrier could shut the number down if they found >out about it. If a patron called up and said none of his texts were >being received, we couldn't investigate and if we did, then that's how >we'd get caught. Sounds so fishy! I wasn't sure if he was just trying >to scare me or not. But I couldn't come up with the right terms to >google this to find out if he's employing sales tactics or if this is >something we should worry about. > >Anyone have thought on this? >Thank you, > >Heather > >-- > > >Heather Dalal, MLIS, MEd (Instructional Design) >Assistant Professor I-Librarian >Moore Library, Rider University >Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 >609-895-5731 > >On 3/7/2013 3:41 PM, Ferree, Curtis wrote: >> We use Library H3lp for both text and IM. I believe they use Twillio >>as their SMS client. We've been very happy with them. We can embed chat >>windows on the home page and in our libguides and in our databases. >>Students are able to text us via their mobile device, but we answer it >>from the IM chat window. >> >> http://libraryh3lp.com/ >> >> >> --CF >> >> >> Curtis Ferree >> Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian >> DiMenna-Nyselius Library >> Fairfield University >> 1073 North Benson Road >> Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 >> Tel: 203.254.4000 Ext. 2185 >> Fax: 203.254.4133 >> cferree at mail.fairfield.edu >> AIM: cferree1 >> >> From: Melanie Hogue >>> >> Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries >>> >> Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:53:38 -0500 >> To: > >> Subject: [WEB4LIB] Reference via chat? >> >> Pardon cross-posting What solutions are your libraries currently >>using for reference via texting/chat? I find all sorts of great articles >>about successes but very little about workflows or tech info about how >>these are set up. >> >> Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a chat window >>from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple devices >>seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; >>but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can >>initiate (call us instead of us them) via chat. >> >> Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian >> Chestatee Regional Library System >> Dawsonville, Georgia >> 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-03-07 >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2013-03-07 > >============================ > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >2013-03-18 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-18 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-18 From tawzer at UIC.EDU Mon Mar 18 12:25:57 2013 From: tawzer at UIC.EDU (Tiffany Tawzer) Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:25:57 -0500 Subject: text reference question In-Reply-To: <04E445D738C1CC44A2BC9BABE0BA16EB3F36C8B111@ore.fortlewis.edu> Message-ID: Most of what I see online is from Mosio. The current regulations from the CTIA, who they quote, are located here: http://files.ctia.org/pdf/SMS_Interoperability_Guidelines_V3-2-AsAdopted.pdf I think the question hinges on whether this type of service is an A2P (application-to-person) or not; the regulations don't prohibit business messaging from a 10-digit P2P (person-to-person) number per se, but seek to protect consumers from unsolicited and spammy content and ensure an actual person is on the other end of the line. Since this is, by its nature, a two way conversation, it seems to follow the spirit of the regulation, IMHO. While there might be a kernel of truth to what they are saying, it definitely sounds like Mosio is playing with scare tactics. On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Sellers, Minna wrote: > I'm sure if you brought this up with Pam at Libraryh3lp she would be glad > to respond. It would be good to hear a technical comment to what the Mosio > rep is saying. > > Minna Sellers > Information Services Librarian > John F. Reed Library > Fort Lewis College > Durango CO 81301 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On > Behalf Of Nancy Falciani-White > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:38 AM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] text reference question > > All I can say is that we used libraryh3lp and twilio for over a year and > had no issues. I've never heard of what the Mosio rep was talking about. > > -- > Nancy Falciani-White > Assistant Professor > Buswell Memorial Library > Wheaton College > Wheaton, IL 60187 > Office: (630) 752-5447 > > > > > > > > On 3/18/13 10:03 AM, "Heather Dalal" wrote: > > >I started this message as a reply to Reference via Chat, but now I have > >a question about text. > >We've been trialing libraryh3lp for a while. They are really > >understanding and will extend free trials as long as you need to trial. > >They understand how busy it can be working in an academic library. > > > >However, Mosio called me up and they tried to warn me that the > >libraryh3lp/twilio service is a hack and it's not the legit way to > >provide text reference. He said carriers (AT&T, Verizon, etc) prefer > >the short numbers and a carrier could shut the number down if they found > >out about it. If a patron called up and said none of his texts were > >being received, we couldn't investigate and if we did, then that's how > >we'd get caught. Sounds so fishy! I wasn't sure if he was just trying > >to scare me or not. But I couldn't come up with the right terms to > >google this to find out if he's employing sales tactics or if this is > >something we should worry about. > > > >Anyone have thought on this? > >Thank you, > > > >Heather > > > >-- > > > > > >Heather Dalal, MLIS, MEd (Instructional Design) > >Assistant Professor I-Librarian > >Moore Library, Rider University > >Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 > >609-895-5731 > > > >On 3/7/2013 3:41 PM, Ferree, Curtis wrote: > >> We use Library H3lp for both text and IM. I believe they use Twillio > >>as their SMS client. We've been very happy with them. We can embed chat > >>windows on the home page and in our libguides and in our databases. > >>Students are able to text us via their mobile device, but we answer it > >>from the IM chat window. > >> > >> http://libraryh3lp.com/ > >> > >> > >> --CF > >> > >> > >> Curtis Ferree > >> Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian > >> DiMenna-Nyselius Library > >> Fairfield University > >> 1073 North Benson Road > >> Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 > >> Tel: 203.254.4000 Ext. 2185 > >> Fax: 203.254.4133 > >> cferree at mail.fairfield.edu > >> AIM: cferree1 > >> > >> From: Melanie Hogue > >>> > >> Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries > >>> > >> Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:53:38 -0500 > >> To: > > >> Subject: [WEB4LIB] Reference via chat? > >> > >> Pardon cross-posting What solutions are your libraries currently > >>using for reference via texting/chat? I find all sorts of great articles > >>about successes but very little about workflows or tech info about how > >>these are set up. > >> > >> Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a chat window > >>from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple devices > >>seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into Google; > >>but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can > >>initiate (call us instead of us them) via chat. > >> > >> Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian > >> Chestatee Regional Library System > >> Dawsonville, Georgia > >> 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 > >> > >> ============================ > >> > >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > >> 2013-03-07 > >> > >> ============================ > >> > >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > >> 2013-03-07 > > > >============================ > > > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > >2013-03-18 > > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-18 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-18 > -- Tiffany Tawzer, MLIS Technology Coordinator NN/LM, Greater Midwest Region 1750 W. 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I am interested in surveying list members to identify the general topics of greatest interest for future posts in my _Alt-Ed_ blog located at [ http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ ] I have identified several: * Accreditation * Business models * Challenges and criticisms * Copyright * Courses * Digital Badges * Evaluation * Future developments * History * Library role * Non-U.S. initiatives * Platforms * Potential benefits * Subjects * Technology Are there others have been omitted ? And Are there particular sub-topics of interest? A formal SurveyMonkey will be created with these topics/subtopics to learn of particular preferences and will be available not later than April 1. Please respond to the list(s). Thanks for your assistance ! 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The process: 1) For each course, identify the non-Open Access learning materials and textbooks. 2) Identify potential possible alternatives, using existing directories and search end sites, many of which have populated the _OATS: Open Access Textbooks_ LibGuide (http://instr.iastate.libguides.com/oats), or other methods. 3) Create a spreadsheet (or database) for each propriety resource and their potential alternative, with an indication as to who has adopted the alternative. 4) Inform MOOC instructors of possible alternatives. I envision a meta-organization of subject librarians from each library professional organization as well as members of a range of professions collaborating in identifying these information alternatives. IMHO: A opportunity for libraries to get in on the ground floor in a transformational educational phenomena ! Your Thoughts ? 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Reporting to the Digital Initiatives Librarian, the Systems Administrator I - Library is part of the library technology team and the ITS systems team. This position will primarily provide systems-related and advanced application support to library staff and library patrons. Responsibilities: Services supported include: data archival and backup, authentication and user management, web and e-mail services, database management, network file storage, desktop support, thin client and terminal services support. Other duties include, but are not limited to: * development of in-house software tools for various support and operating tasks * some day-to-day systems management and monitoring * working as member of different project teams that implement major server-based projects and enterprise applications * collaboration with other ITS areas for special projects as required. 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It will describe the emerging technologies of today that are likely to be at the core of ?standard? library offerings in the not-distant future. It will introduce project managers and project doers not just to new technologies, but also provide an understanding of the broader trends that are driving them. Chapter-length essays are particularly sought on the following topics: - Mobile Technologies - Linked Data - Web Scale Discovery Environments - Technology for Augmented Reality - Digital Repositories - Digital Preservation - Content Management - Ereaders & Ebooks - Cloud-based ILS - Beyond FRBR ? metadata formats Chapters will be in the 4000-4500 word range and address the following points: 1. Define the technology (in general, and in the context of the chapter) 2. Why does the technology matter in general, and to libraries in particular? 3. What are early adopters doing? 4. What does future trend look like? 5. Having embraced this technology, what would the library of 2017 look like? Proposals should be submitted to Ken Varnum, the book?s editor, at < toptech2017 at umich.edu> by Monday, April 15, 2013. Please include the following things in your proposal. - Your name, title, phone, and email address - A few sentences describing your experience with the technology being proposed - A draft of points 1 and 2 in the outline above - An outline of the remainder of the chapter - A writing sample, preferably something published in an edited or peer-reviewed publication Deadlines - April 15, 2013: Proposals due - May 1, 2013: Notification of acceptance - August 15, 2013: Chapter drafts due - September 15, 2013: Editor?s comments provided to authors - October 1, 2013: Revised drafts due to editor - 2014: Publication About the Editor Ken Varnum is the Web Systems Manager at the University of Michigan Library, where he manages the library web site and development of new features and functionality. 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URL: From hdalal at RIDER.EDU Tue Mar 19 10:21:41 2013 From: hdalal at RIDER.EDU (Heather Dalal) Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:21:41 -0400 Subject: text reference question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Thank you all for your feedback and your research on this topic. I can proceed without worry with libraryh3lp. Heather -- Heather Dalal, MLIS, MEd (Instructional Design) Assistant Professor I-Librarian Moore Library, Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 609-895-5731 On 3/18/2013 12:25 PM, Tiffany Tawzer wrote: > Most of what I see online is from Mosio. The current regulations from > the CTIA, who they quote, are located here: > http://files.ctia.org/pdf/SMS_Interoperability_Guidelines_V3-2-AsAdopted.pdf > > I think the question hinges on whether this type of service is an A2P > (application-to-person) or not; the regulations don't prohibit > business messaging from a 10-digit P2P (person-to-person) number per > se, but seek to protect consumers from unsolicited and spammy content > and ensure an actual person is on the other end of the line. Since > this is, by its nature, a two way conversation, it seems to follow the > spirit of the regulation, IMHO. > > While there might be a kernel of truth to what they are saying, it > definitely sounds like Mosio is playing with scare tactics. > > > > On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Sellers, Minna > > wrote: > > I'm sure if you brought this up with Pam at Libraryh3lp she would > be glad to respond. It would be good to hear a technical comment > to what the Mosio rep is saying. > > Minna Sellers > Information Services Librarian > John F. Reed Library > Fort Lewis College > Durango CO 81301 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Web technologies in libraries > [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU ] > On Behalf Of Nancy Falciani-White > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:38 AM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] text reference question > > All I can say is that we used libraryh3lp and twilio for over a > year and had no issues. I've never heard of what the Mosio rep was > talking about. > > -- > Nancy Falciani-White > Assistant Professor > Buswell Memorial Library > Wheaton College > Wheaton, IL 60187 > Office: (630) 752-5447 > > > > > > > > On 3/18/13 10:03 AM, "Heather Dalal" > wrote: > > >I started this message as a reply to Reference via Chat, but now > I have > >a question about text. > >We've been trialing libraryh3lp for a while. They are really > >understanding and will extend free trials as long as you need to > trial. > >They understand how busy it can be working in an academic library. > > > >However, Mosio called me up and they tried to warn me that the > >libraryh3lp/twilio service is a hack and it's not the legit way to > >provide text reference. He said carriers (AT&T, Verizon, etc) prefer > >the short numbers and a carrier could shut the number down if > they found > >out about it. If a patron called up and said none of his texts were > >being received, we couldn't investigate and if we did, then > that's how > >we'd get caught. Sounds so fishy! I wasn't sure if he was just > trying > >to scare me or not. But I couldn't come up with the right terms to > >google this to find out if he's employing sales tactics or if this is > >something we should worry about. > > > >Anyone have thought on this? > >Thank you, > > > >Heather > > > >-- > > > > > >Heather Dalal, MLIS, MEd (Instructional Design) > >Assistant Professor I-Librarian > >Moore Library, Rider University > >Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 > >609-895-5731 > > > >On 3/7/2013 3:41 PM, Ferree, Curtis wrote: > >> We use Library H3lp for both text and IM. I believe they use > Twillio > >>as their SMS client. We've been very happy with them. We can > embed chat > >>windows on the home page and in our libguides and in our databases. > >>Students are able to text us via their mobile device, but we > answer it > >>from the IM chat window. > >> > >> http://libraryh3lp.com/ > >> > >> > >> --CF > >> > >> > >> Curtis Ferree > >> Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian > >> DiMenna-Nyselius Library > >> Fairfield University > >> 1073 North Benson Road > >> Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 > >> Tel: 203.254.4000 Ext. 2185 > >> Fax: 203.254.4133 > >> cferree at mail.fairfield.edu > > > >> AIM: cferree1 > >> > >> From: Melanie Hogue > >> >> > >> Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries > >> >> > >> Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:53:38 -0500 > >> To: >> > >> Subject: [WEB4LIB] Reference via chat? > >> > >> Pardon cross-posting What solutions are your libraries currently > >>using for reference via texting/chat? I find all sorts of great > articles > >>about successes but very little about workflows or tech info > about how > >>these are set up. > >> > >> Specifically, we would like patrons to be able to text to a > chat window > >>from their phones (but not have to answer with a phone. Multiple > devices > >>seem inefficient and small keyboards are awkward. I looked into > Google; > >>but it seems patrons have to be registered members before they can > >>initiate (call us instead of us them) via chat. > >> > >> Melanie A. Hogue, Systems Librarian > >> Chestatee Regional Library System > >> Dawsonville, Georgia > >> 706-344-3690 Ext. 20 > >> > >> ============================ > >> > >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > >> 2013-03-07 > >> > >> ============================ > >> > >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > >> > >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > >> > >> 2013-03-07 > > > >============================ > > > >To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > > >Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > > >2013-03-18 > > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-18 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-18 > > > > > -- > Tiffany Tawzer, MLIS > Technology Coordinator > NN/LM, Greater Midwest Region > 1750 W. 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In this role, the Manager will be a key leader in the Libraries efforts to develop and deliver new discovery services to the University community as part of the Libraries contribution to build campus data curation and digital content. The Manager will have responsibility for Libraries' website, integrated library system, and library technology & systems infrastructure. Currently the Manager reports to the Director, Library Academic Partnerships. Qualifications: ? ALA-accredited master's degree or equivalent in library or information science ? Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in a library ? Demonstrated knowledge and experience with web and content management systems, integrated library systems, discovery systems ? Demonstrated ability to work in a mixed hardware/software environment ? Demonstrated expertise in a variety of technologies used in libraries, such as: various operating systems, scripting, enterprise databases, high density storage, storage digital asset repositories design and management ? Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, coordinate, and implement complex projects and services (project management) ? Demonstrated commitment to addressing patron needs ? Knowledge of data standards prevalent in libraries ? Successful budget development and management experience ? Successful supervisory experience ? Excellent interpersonal skills that enable communication of complex technology issues and strategies to a diverse community Preferred Qualifications: ? Knowledge of Drupal site-building, theming, and coding modules ? Experience with III Millennium system ? Experience with emerging open source library management systems ? Experience leading cross-departmental teams Essential Functions: The Manager, Discovery Systems will provide leadership for: ? design, development, and implementation of patron facing discovery systems and services ? current suite of discovery systems, including Libraries website, III Millennium, Summon, and associated services ? library systems infrastructure ? ongoing program of patron usability ? evaluation of next generation discovery systems ? development and implementation of patron facing mobile technologies ? development and implementation of a new, Islandora-based institutional repository ? regular analysis of usage data for all discovery services and systems ? development of instructional technology services The Manager will be an integral part of the Libraries management team, a dynamic and collaborative group of librarians and technologists. The Libraries professional staff is expected to contribute to the ongoing operations of the Libraries through participation in divisional planning and decision-making, and in implementation of library policies. Regular reporting of activities and appropriate statistics are required. Staff of the libraries participate in a wide variety of university activities and initiatives. The Manager, Discovery Systems is responsible for: ? Program management ? Direct supervision of the Libraries' Senior Network Analyst, Web Developer/Webmaster and the ILS Administrator ? Participation in budget development and management ? Participation in Libraries' managerial leadership to evaluate/coordinate cross-functional activities ? Maintaining awareness of developments in discovery systems and monitor trends to guide planning and strategic decisions for Libraries ? Contributing to the profession through presentations, publications and/or personal involvement in professional associations Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation. Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Library is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76944 or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Manager, Discovery Systems. The requisition number is 5248. For more information about Drexel University, please visit www.drexel.edu. 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We're currently researching options to either improve our current classes database, build a new one, or go with a new vendor or open source solution. - Which event reg system are you using? - Does it satisfy your event registration needs? - Does it satisfy your reporting/analytics needs? - Would you recommend it? - What would you change if you could? - Are there other reg systems that you would recommend? Thank you very much! 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Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2013, at 1:18 PM, Vivienne Houghton wrote: > Hello! > > What event registration system are you using for your library instruction classes and events? > > We're currently researching options to either improve our current classes database, build a new one, or go with a new vendor or open source solution. > > - Which event reg system are you using? > - Does it satisfy your event registration needs? > - Does it satisfy your reporting/analytics needs? > - Would you recommend it? > - What would you change if you could? > - Are there other reg systems that you would recommend? > > Thank you very much! > Vivienne > > Vivienne Houghton, MLIS > Web Services Librarian | Health Sciences Library > University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus > 303-724-2178 | vivienne.houghton at ucdenver.edu > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-19 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-19 From hewlett at USFCA.EDU Tue Mar 19 16:15:16 2013 From: hewlett at USFCA.EDU (Norma Jean Hewlett) Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:15:16 -0700 Subject: MOOC Categories for Survey For Future Postings ? In-Reply-To: <5564_1363632206_1363632206_31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5A65C3@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: Perhaps a heading for Delivery Models as well as Business Models? There is a vast difference between lecture-based moocs such as Coursera and constructivist moocs such as Gamesmooc. Jean Hewlett University of San Francisco On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM, McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] < gerrymck at iastate.edu> wrote: > *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** > > Colleagues/ > > Over the past several months, I have identified thousands of news items > relating to MOOCs, most from the #MOOCs Twitter hashtag. > > I am interested in surveying list members to identify the general topics > of greatest interest for future posts in my _Alt-Ed_ blog located at > > [ http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ ] > > I have identified several: > > - Accreditation > - Business models > - Challenges and criticisms > - Copyright > - Courses > - Digital Badges > - Evaluation > - Future developments > - History > - Library role > - Non-U.S. initiatives > - Platforms > - Potential benefits > - Subjects > - Technology > > Are there others have been omitted ? And Are there particular sub-topics > of interest? > > A formal SurveyMonkey will be created with these topics/subtopics to > learn of particular preferences and will be available not later than April > 1. > > Please respond to the list(s). > > Thanks for your assistance ! > > Regards, > > Gerry McKiernan > Associate Professor > and > Science and Technology Librarian > Iowa State University > 152 Parks Library > Ames IA 50011 > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-18 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-19 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Ive been very happy with it.we are currently using the email delivery system and plan to expand to their event registration. You have control of your database. ?We have not actually used the event component but i would recommend taking a look they allow trials and their fee structure allows for various needs.? Julie Anne Nitz-Weiss Lincolnwood Public Library Illinois From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.Vivienne Houghton wrote:Hello! What event registration system are you using for your library instruction classes and events? We're currently researching options to either improve our current classes database, build a new one, or go with a new vendor or open source solution. - Which event reg system are you using? - Does it satisfy your event registration needs? - Does it satisfy your reporting/analytics needs? - Would you recommend it? - What would you change if you could? -? Are there other reg systems that you would recommend? Thank you very much! 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Thanks, Elaine Elaine Anderson Public Services Coordinator Pelham Public Library 43 Pelham Town Square Box 830 Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 905.892.6443 http://www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca http://www.pelhamlibrary.blogspot.com * -----Original Message----- * From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] * On Behalf Of Vivienne Houghton * Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:16 PM * To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU * Subject: [WEB4LIB] Classes/Event Registration * * Hello! * * What event registration system are you using for your library instruction * classes and events? * * We're currently researching options to either improve our current classes * database, build a new one, or go with a new vendor or open source solution. * * - Which event reg system are you using? * - Does it satisfy your event registration needs? * - Does it satisfy your reporting/analytics needs? * - Would you recommend it? * - What would you change if you could? * - Are there other reg systems that you would recommend? * * Thank you very much! * Vivienne * * Vivienne Houghton, MLIS * Web Services Librarian | Health Sciences Library University of Colorado | * Anschutz Medical Campus * 303-724-2178 | vivienne.houghton at ucdenver.edu * * ============================ * * To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib * * Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ * * 2013-03-19 * * __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature * database 8140 (20130320) __________ * * The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. * * http://www.eset.com * ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-20 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Wed Mar 20 18:55:44 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:55:44 +0000 Subject: MOOCs and Librarianship > Google Group In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5A7D4A@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ MOOCs and Librarianship > Google Group This group provides a central location for librarians and library workers to discuss the various ways in which MOOCs, as well as other forms of distance and online education, intersect with our working world. Links to Group and Owner Available Via [http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/2013/03/moocs-and-librarianship-google-group.html] Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmzarrella at STGREGORYS.EDU Thu Mar 21 10:15:21 2013 From: lmzarrella at STGREGORYS.EDU (Lisa M. Zarrella) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:15:21 -0500 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage Message-ID: Hi all, How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ Thanks, Lisa ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From poperol at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 21 10:36:37 2013 From: poperol at GMAIL.COM (Laura Robbins) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:36:37 -0400 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We use JavaScript to call an asp page that identifies the day of the week and shows the right hours. It also has the days we're closed coded in so it only needs updating once in a great while. If you would like the code, I would happily share it. See it here: http:\\library.dowling.edu Laura Laura Pope Robbins Assistant Professor/Reference Librarian Dowling College Library On Mar 21, 2013, at 10:15 AM, "Lisa M. Zarrella" wrote: > Hi all, > > How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. > Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ > > Thanks, > > Lisa > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From pbutler3 at UMW.EDU Thu Mar 21 11:27:56 2013 From: pbutler3 at UMW.EDU (Paul Butler (pbutler3)) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:27:56 -0400 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We use WordPress as our CMS and installed the Google Calendar Event plugin [http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-calendar-events/ ] to display our hours of operation. It pulls from a Google Calendar that is populated with all our hours of the semester. This method is handy because several staff members have access to the Google Calendar and are able to update it if they need to, for example when we close early due to weather. This article outlines a similar method using Google Calendar not tied to WordPress. http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/46 Cheers, paul +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Paul R Butler Assistant Systems Librarian Simpson Library University of Mary Washington 1801 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540.654.1756 libraries.umw.edu Sent from the mighty Dell Vostro 230. -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lisa M. Zarrella Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:15 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] How to display daily hours on webpage Hi all, How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ Thanks, Lisa ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From JTidal at CITYTECH.CUNY.EDU Thu Mar 21 11:35:39 2013 From: JTidal at CITYTECH.CUNY.EDU (Junior Tidal) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:35:39 -0400 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: <4309B316BEBA3A4C9541A813A85E3440128384F0F0@MSEXCH-DB.umw.local> Message-ID: We utilize Andrew Darby's technique which uses Google Calendar's API. That's the code4lib article that Paul mentions. It works great for displaying hours on the homepage. Junior Tidal Assistant Professor Web Services and Multimedia Librarian New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street, Rm A434 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.260.5481 http://library.citytech.cuny.edu >>> "Paul Butler (pbutler3)" 3/21/2013 11:27 AM >>> We use WordPress as our CMS and installed the Google Calendar Event plugin [http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-calendar-events/ ] to display our hours of operation. It pulls from a Google Calendar that is populated with all our hours of the semester. This method is handy because several staff members have access to the Google Calendar and are able to update it if they need to, for example when we close early due to weather. This article outlines a similar method using Google Calendar not tied to WordPress. http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/46 Cheers, paul +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Paul R Butler Assistant Systems Librarian Simpson Library University of Mary Washington 1801 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540.654.1756 libraries.umw.edu Sent from the mighty Dell Vostro 230. -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lisa M. Zarrella Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:15 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] How to display daily hours on webpage Hi all, How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ Thanks, Lisa ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From alnisa at NONPROFIT-TECH.ORG Thu Mar 21 11:53:06 2013 From: alnisa at NONPROFIT-TECH.ORG (Alnisa Allgood) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:53:06 -0500 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: Message-ID: There's lots of ways to do so. I think the Google Calendar API or code snippets work best, but can I argue for displaying just a single day's hours. Tons of people have to plan to go to the library, and there's nothing worse than only seeing one days hours, especially if the hours change a lot during the rest of the week. If your hours are 95% always the same, then that's not so bad, but even then having something like Daily Hours M-F 8am - 9pm Today's Hours 7am-6pm Is more useful than just Today's Hours. Just my thoughts. Alnisa ..................... Alnisa Allgood Executive Director Nonprofit Tech t. 608.241.3616 e. alnisa at nonprofit-tech.org ############################## On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Lisa M. Zarrella wrote: > Hi all, > > How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. > Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ > > Thanks, > > Lisa > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-21 > > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From asanavongsay at UCMERCED.EDU Thu Mar 21 12:01:28 2013 From: asanavongsay at UCMERCED.EDU (Alisak Sanavongsay) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:01:28 +0000 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We use a module for Joomla! which we modified to add some highlighting depending on the current date and time. We display the regular hours at the top and exceptions at the bottom. http://library.ucmerced.edu/hourscalendar/hours Regards, Alisak. Alisak Sanavongsay ? Digital Assets Programmer ? http://library.ucmerced.edu ? 209.201.9073 ? asanavongsay at ucmerced.edu On Mar 21, 2013, at 7:15 AM, Lisa M. Zarrella wrote: > Hi all, > > How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. > Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ > > Thanks, > > Lisa > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-21 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From jbrink-drescher at MOLLOY.EDU Thu Mar 21 12:10:52 2013 From: jbrink-drescher at MOLLOY.EDU (Judy Brink-Drescher) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:10:52 -0400 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage Message-ID: Molloy is using LibCal with an hours api that displays on the homepage. LibCal is a Springshare (libguides) product and is free for up to 3 calendars. The thing I love about it - especially this past winter - is that I can log on from anywhere and immediately update the calendar for inclement weather closings. This was a huge problem during Sandy when I wasn't able to access our restricted CMS. You can take a look here: http://www.molloy.edu/library Judy Brink-Drescher, MLIS, MBA Library Director James E. Tobin Library, Molloy College 516.678.5000 x6319 jdrescher at molloy.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From jaf30 at CORNELL.EDU Thu Mar 21 18:00:59 2013 From: jaf30 at CORNELL.EDU (John Fereira) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:00:59 +0000 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: <7265973743686554.WA.jbrinkdreschermolloy.edu@listserv.nd.edu> Message-ID: I developed an hours service as a java web application that exposes rest style urls that return current, daily (some day in the future), semester, and academic year hours for a location. I can return a html fragment, or the hours represented in xml or json. It's currently being used from several different unit library web sites at Cornell. I created basic drupal module (that has been improved by one of my collegues) that can be used to display the opening/closing hours for any location for which an "hours calendar" has been created using a web accessible admin interface (i.e. early closing hours in the case of inclement weather). The calendar also allows to add a "note" for information that is difficult to represent in the backend database (for example, we have some locations that are open from 8-11AM, close for an hour, then are open again from noon until 5PM on the same day). That note can be displayed on the web site along with the open/closed hours. The service supports a bunch of different requests, including being able to pass a location and an open and close datetime value and it will return whether or not the location is open during that datetime range. We're integrating that feature with a meeting room reservation system so that a room within the library can't be reserved if the library is closed at any time during the requested period. Because it supports an arbitrary number of locations, and each of those locations is geocoded, it can suggest going to a different library that is nearby, or provide a different set of hours for the building, reference desk, or the caf? that's in the lobby. > -----Original Message----- > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On > Behalf Of Judy Brink-Drescher > Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:11 PM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] How to display daily hours on webpage > > Molloy is using LibCal with an hours api that displays on the homepage. > LibCal is a Springshare (libguides) product and is free for up to 3 > calendars. The thing I love about it - especially this past winter - is > that I can log on from anywhere and immediately update the calendar for > inclement weather closings. This was a huge problem during Sandy when I > wasn't able to access our restricted CMS. You can take a look here: > http://www.molloy.edu/library > > > Judy Brink-Drescher, MLIS, MBA > Library Director > James E. Tobin Library, Molloy College > 516.678.5000 x6319 > jdrescher at molloy.edu > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From artprofessor at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 21 18:54:13 2013 From: artprofessor at GMAIL.COM (Art Teacher) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:54:13 -0700 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: Message-ID: It looks like the program is available at http://www.dynamicdrive.com/ but I am not a programmer ;-) Valerie www.ArtMuseums.com On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 7:15 AM, Lisa M. Zarrella wrote: > Hi all, > > How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. > Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ > > Thanks, > > Lisa > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Fri Mar 22 10:15:46 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:15:46 +0000 Subject: _Alt-Ed_ > Recent Postings In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5A8F52@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate *** Colleagues/ MOOC Madness / Presentation Slides / MOOC Directory / German MOOC platform / More /Gerry Embracing OER & MOOCs to Transform Education ... ? http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/embracing-oer-moocs-to-transform.html Everybody Wants To MOOC The World: Academia and the MOOC http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/everybody-wants-to-mooc-world-academia.html Free Webinar > MOOC Madness: What are We Learning from MOOC Mania? > March 27 2013 > 2:15 EST http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/free-webinar-mooc-madness-what-are-we.html iversity > Open Courses: Education For Everyone http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/iversity-open-courses-education-for.htmlOnlineCourses.com Le Defis des MOOCs Europeennes et le Future de l'Universite Globale http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/le-defis-des-moocs-europeennes-et-le.html Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): A Snapshot http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/massive-open-online-courses-moocs.html Messing With MOOCs http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/messing-with-moocs.html MOOC: Massive Open Online Course http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/mooc-massive-open-online-course.html MOOC Model for Digital Practice http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/mooc-model-for-digital-practice.html MOOCs - De Nouvelles Formes de Courses Ouverts ... http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/moocs-de-nouvelles-formes-de-courses.html MOOCS: Quels Fonctionnements? http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/moocs-quels-fonctionnements.html New Frontier of MOOC: Massive Open Online Learning http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-frontier-of-mooc-massive-open.html 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/ 2013-03-22 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Our hours do not change frequently so it works well enough for what we wanted (less clutter!). Best, Heidi -- Heidi M. Steiner Head of Digital and Distance Education Services Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University 158 Harmon Dr. Northfield, Vermont 802.485.2171 On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Lisa M. Zarrella < lmzarrella at stgregorys.edu> wrote: > Hi all, > > How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. > Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ > > Thanks, > > Lisa > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-21 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-22 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The need for stable representations and descriptions spans all sectors including cultural heritage and scientific data, eGovernment, finance and commerce. Thus, the maintenance and management of metadata is essential to address the long term availability of information of legal, cultural and economic value. On the web, data -- and especially descriptive vocabularies -- can change or vanish from one moment to the next. Nonetheless, the web increasingly forms the ecosystem for our vocabularies and our data. DC-2013 will bring together in Lisbon the community of metadata scholars and practitioners to engage in the exchange of knowledge and best practices in developing a sustainable metadata ecosystem." Beyond the conference theme, DCMI welcomes submissions of papers, project reports and posters addressing the broad array of topics impacting metadata research, design, and practice in domain and cross-domain contexts. Such contexts include, but are not limited to, corporations, cultural memory institutions, education, government, scientific fields, recordkeeping, preservation, curation, institutional repositories, and publishing. ====================================================== DC-2013 in Lisbon will be collocated, and run simultaneously with, iPRES-2013 offering delegates the opportunity to attend sessions of both conferences and to build bridges between these synergistic groups. "Linking to the Future" demands attention to preservation and linkages to the past. ====================================================== Program Committee Chairs: Kai Eckert Research Group Data and Web Science, University of Mannheim, Germany Muriel Foulonneau Knowledge Intensive Systems and Services, Tudor Research Centre, Luxembourg ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-22 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janetrfine at HOTMAIL.COM Sat Mar 23 12:11:37 2013 From: janetrfine at HOTMAIL.COM (Janet Fine) Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:11:37 +0000 Subject: Classes/Event Registration In-Reply-To: <009901ce25a7$1a040400$4e0c0c00$@pelhamlibrary.on.ca> Message-ID: Hi Vivienne, Answers below--Hope it helps! Kind regards, Janet Janet Fine Department Head, Circulation and Computer Services Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue Great Neck, NY 11023 (516) 466-8055 ext. 205 > Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:11:26 -0400 > From: eanderson at PELHAMLIBRARY.ON.CA > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Classes/Event Registration > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > I would also be interested in answers to this question but wondered about anyone who might be using an online payment option or even something like Interac at the desk. > > Thanks, > Elaine > > Elaine Anderson > Public Services Coordinator > Pelham Public Library > 43 Pelham Town Square > Box 830 > Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 > 905.892.6443 > http://www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca > http://www.pelhamlibrary.blogspot.com > > > * -----Original Message----- > * From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] > * On Behalf Of Vivienne Houghton > * Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:16 PM > * To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > * Subject: [WEB4LIB] Classes/Event Registration > * > * Hello! > * > * What event registration system are you using for your library instruction > * classes and events? > * > * We're currently researching options to either improve our current classes > * database, build a new one, or go with a new vendor or open source solution. > * > * - Which event reg system are you using? We use PlymouthRocket's Eventkeeper software (www.eventkeeper.com) > * - Does it satisfy your event registration needs? Yes > * - Does it satisfy your reporting/analytics needs? Yes > * - Would you recommend it? Yes > * - What would you change if you could? The ability to print more of the fields > * - Are there other reg systems that you would recommend? We are very pleased with the product and support from the staff at Eventkeeper. > * > * Thank you very much! > * Vivienne > * > * Vivienne Houghton, MLIS > * Web Services Librarian | Health Sciences Library University of Colorado | > * Anschutz Medical Campus > * 303-724-2178 | vivienne.houghton at ucdenver.edu > * > * ============================ > * > * To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > * > * Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > * > * 2013-03-19 > * > * __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > * database 8140 (20130320) __________ > * > * The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > * > * http://www.eset.com > * > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Laura -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laura Baker Librarian -- Digital Research Abilene Christian University Library 221 Brown Library / ACU Box 29208 Abilene, TX 79699-9208 bakerl at acu.edu phone: (325) 674-2477 fax: (325) 674-2202 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janetrfine at HOTMAIL.COM Sun Mar 24 15:37:05 2013 From: janetrfine at HOTMAIL.COM (Janet Fine) Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:37:05 +0000 Subject: Employment Opportunity--Library Director Message-ID: 3.24.13 Please post at your library and share with any interested persons. Thank you! Library Director The Great Neck Library Association seeks a dynamic leader to provide strategic direction and continue to develop the Library?s role as the cornerstone of the community?s intellectual and cultural life. The Great Neck Library is an association library consisting of a main building and three branch facilities serving a population of 40,000 with an annual circulation of 800,000, a staff of 150 and an annual budget of $8+ million. Essential attributes and skills include: excellent communications skills with strong management background, successful leadership in managing the budget, staff and personnel issues; labor relations and highly developed community outreach. Qualifications: MLS or MLIS degree from an accredited graduate library school; eight years? administrative experience, five of them as Library Director, Assistant Director, or similar level, as well as experience in working closely with a Board of Trustees. Salary: Competitive with full benefits package. Please submit cover letter and resume electronically by April 15, 2013, to: Francine Ferrante Krupski, Chairperson, Director Search Committee directorsearch at greatnecklibrary.org Janet Fine Department Head, Circulation and Computer Services Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue Great Neck, NY 11023 (516) 466-8055 ext. 205 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-24 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hilton.gibson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 25 06:11:22 2013 From: hilton.gibson at GMAIL.COM (Hilton Gibson) Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:11:22 +0200 Subject: Library leadership: Innovative options for designing training programmes to build leadership competencies in the digital age | de Boer | South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science Message-ID: Library leaders may not be fully equipped to deal with the demands and rigours of the digital age and its consumers. Theadvent of the internet, search engines and social media require a paradigm shift in the development of these leaders.Whilst much has been written about the required competencies, there seems to be no clear guiding principle on how thedevelopment should take place. The authors propose that the development of library leaders is a process, best illustratedthrough movement through Drotter?s Leadership Pipeline. The importance of thinking preferences, based on Herrmann?sWhole Brain Model, is highlighted and it is shown how these often clog development through this Pipeline. Utilising datafrom the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) assessments of the 120 participants in six of the Centre forAfrican Library Leadership (CALL) development programmes, the authors show how the thinking preferences of theselibrary leaders could enable or detract from their readiness to develop the appropriate competencies in the digital age.Recommendations are made on how best to overcome this to prepare library leaders to deal with the requirements of thedigital age consumer. http://sajlis.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/109 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-25 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vegamf at UCI.EDU Mon Mar 25 10:37:44 2013 From: vegamf at UCI.EDU (Vega) Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:37:44 -0700 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From MHESS8 at DEPAUL.EDU Mon Mar 25 10:48:28 2013 From: MHESS8 at DEPAUL.EDU (Hess, M. Ryan) Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:48:28 +0000 Subject: How to display daily hours on webpage In-Reply-To: <51506138.2050103@uci.edu> Message-ID: Hi Mark, I'm curious about your method. From the hours admin perspective, are they entering the data into a spreadsheet and uploading to your database? Would you consider this to be easy enough for non-technical staff to perform, or does your team have to do this work for them? Thanks, 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 From: Vega > Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries > Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 9:37 AM To: "WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU" > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] How to display daily hours on webpage We store all of our calendar data in a SQL database and read it onto our web pages using PHP. Once a year we do a data load of the coming year's calendar based on data pulled from a generic perpetual calendar combined with the campus Academic Calendar, and administrators for our various Library servicepoints can update hours in real time using an in-house web application. A RESTful API allows other campus departments (and even students) to plug Library hours onto their own web pages, and a widget displays the hours dynamically on the campus portal. -- Mark Vega Programmer/Analyst UCI Libraries - Web Services The University of California, Irvine P.O. Box 19557 Irvine, CA 92623-9557 ------------------------ Email: vegamf at uci.edu Phone: 949.824.9872 Fax: 949.824.3644 ------------------------ On 3/22/2013 1:14 PM, Heidi Steiner wrote: Lisa, I adapted some simple JavaScript written by Matthew Reidsma at GVSU. He made the code and documentation available on github: https://github.com/mreidsma/Today-s-Hours You need to know at least a smidge about JS to customize it and it does require manual updates to changes the hours display. Our hours do not change frequently so it works well enough for what we wanted (less clutter!). Best, Heidi -- Heidi M. Steiner Head of Digital and Distance Education Services Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University 158 Harmon Dr. Northfield, Vermont 802.485.2171 On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Lisa M. Zarrella > wrote: Hi all, How does one code to get the daily hours to show up on a webpage. Example: http://www.library.okstate.edu/ Thanks, Lisa ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-21 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-22 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-25 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-25 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I am particularly interested in the motivation for such adoption and the participation of librarians. I'll identified one major initiative _Run aMOOC? An Examination of Course Materials in Massive Open Online Courses_ that I've blogged at [ http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/2013/03/run-amooc-examination-of-course.html ] Note: I am also (generally) aware of other efforts that were mentioned (in passing) during the _MOOCs and Libraries: Massive Opportunity or Overwhelming Challenge?_ program at Penn and co-sponsored by OCLC Research [ http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/2013/03/agenda-and-stream-link-moocs-and.html ] NB: I have been informed that the A/V will be available in the near future and will carefully renew. Thanks for your assistance ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-25 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BeesleyM at JOCOLIBRARY.ORG Mon Mar 25 17:41:00 2013 From: BeesleyM at JOCOLIBRARY.ORG (Beesley, Michelle, JCL) Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:41:00 +0000 Subject: Job: Web Content Developer at the Johnson County Library (Kan.) Message-ID: Do you love writing for elegant, user-friendly websites? Wouldn't you jump at the chance to work with a team of clever and talented Web Content Developers and Designers in developing the next generation of fully integrated and engaging online library experiences? Johnson County Library, a vibrant, forward-looking public library, seeks a dynamic, creative, committed individual to serve as Web Content Developer with primary responsibility for writing, creating, repackaging and managing content for the Library's website; contributing to a lively social media presence; and analyzing Library and community information needs to plan for short and long-term site development. As a member of the Web Content Team, the position reports to the Web Content Manager and works with three other Web Content Developers and the Web Designer as well as other library colleagues, patrons, and community partners to provide access to ideas, information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people's lives. Qualifications Required: * Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines: Library/Information Science (ALA accredited school), Journalism, English, Communication, Information Design or related field. * 2 years of experience in technical or non-fiction writing, online publishing or information design. * Previous experience in HTML. * Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, conceptualize, analyze information and write formal recommendations based on findings. * Outstanding interpersonal, communication, organization and leadership skills, plus good attention to detail. Preferred: * 1 year experience in meeting facilitation and project management. * Experience working in libraries. * Experience with usability studies and user-centered design practices; working with Drupal and Wordpress. * Expertise in training, education or library instruction; website and graphic design; Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat; content management; social networking software; web-based and XML applications such as RSS; and CSS. Salary range: $17.82 - $25.74/hr Contact: Please apply online at www.jocolibrary.org/jobs. Applications received by Apr. 5 will receive first consideration. Michelle Beesley Web Content Manager Johnson County Library office (913) 826-4600 ext. 64526 mobile (913) 888-8567 FAX (913) 826-4500 beesleym at jocolibrary.org http://www.jocolibrary.org ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-25 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From Wiegandl at UNCW.EDU Tue Mar 26 16:21:00 2013 From: Wiegandl at UNCW.EDU (Wiegand, Laura K.) Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:21:00 -0400 Subject: Job Posting: Digital Program & Data Management Librarian Message-ID: The William Madison Randall Library at The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for the Digital Program and Data Management Librarian position. UNCW is a member institution of the University of North Carolina, a multi-campus university composed of all 17 of North Carolina's public institutions. UNCW is nationally recognized for its marine sciences teaching and research programs, and for its strengths in arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing. The University is situated on a beautiful arboretum campus located in an historic port city within five miles of the Atlantic Ocean and currently enrolls approximately 13,000 students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Digital program development, data management, training and development, and general library faculty responsibilities constitute the core portfolio. Digital program development: Articulates the vision and develops the supporting roadmap for the Library's digital program. Facilitates the development of the Library's overall web-based and digital services programs. Serves as a lead on digital preservation and digital collection projects. Serves as a lead on institutional repository development, including supporting workflow for ingesting items for our IR. Develops a strategy for collecting and providing access to born-digital UNCW documents. Serves as an expert and contact for Library needs for digital archiving (i.e., storing originals of digital content).Serves as a lead and supports projects that collect or highlight UNCW research in digital formats, such as an Undergraduate Research digital collection. Incorporates appropriate design principles, information architectures, coding standards, and emerging technologies into the Library's various open source web-based systems and projects. Contributes to processes that deliver Library content to external discovery and delivery mechanisms, such as: APIs and RESTful web services, search engine optimization, mobile application development, OAI harvesters, and integration with campus learning management systems and social sites. Maintains knowledge of digital library trends, investigates their application in academic libraries, and helps to develop new web-based and digital services. Data Management: Articulates data and informatics issues, encourages conceptual dialogue regarding data and informatics efforts, and advocates for responsible but open access to data. Develops a strategy for how the Library can support the data management needs of UNCW faculty, working with Public Services librarians and UNCW units to identify needs and market our services. Develops and supports the technical infrastructure for the identified data management solution. Networks with campus data managers supporting research programs, and works to understand their perspectives, practices and culture. Cultivates partnerships with library and non-library organizations sharing a common interest in data stewardship of a particular area of research. Keeps abreast of trends and developments in the area of data science and data curation, and in the area of data consultancy and referral services. Keeps abreast of technologies and systems of data publishing that allow for re-use of data. Acts as lead worker for specific projects and working groups as needed. Training and Development: Trains and works directly with Library staff to help make them more effective content contributors. General Library faculty responsibilities: As a member of the Library's Systems team, s/he serves on Library and University committees and engages in research assistance, including weekday evening and weekend shifts at the Learning Commons Help Desk, providing individual research assistance in person, by phone, email and chat. This librarian also contributes to planning, implementing and assessing services; and produces creative and scholarly contributions to librarianship. Reports to the Associate Director Library Information Technology and Systems. REQUIREMENTS: MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program. Demonstrated proficiency with HTML/XHTML/CSS and current trends in web development. Demonstrated skill with PHP and MySQL (or equivalent technologies) and relational databases to create dynamic web applications. Demonstrated experience developing user-centered digital projects. Demonstrated commitment to transformative approaches to the management of digital projects. Demonstrated appreciation of the data challenge (roles and actions for academic libraries).Experience applying or advising on digital preservation and storage best practices. Experience with digital library, institutional repository and/or content management software such as CONTENTdm, DSpace, Drupal, Archon, Archivists' Toolkit. Working knowledge of non-MARC metadata applications. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills and strong service orientation. Knowledge of library policies and statement of mission, goals, and objectives. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications. SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with labor market for this position. 11-month contract (August - June) with faculty status (lecturer, non tenure track). Generous benefits package, including 22 days of vacation. To apply, please complete the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are preferred. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Jennifer Coombs at (910) 962-3196. Priority review of applications will begin May 1, 2013. Position start date is negotiable. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release. Criminal background checks will be conducted on finalists prior to offers of employment. For information about UNCW see http://www.uncw.edu/index.html; for information about Randall Library see http://library.uncw.edu; and for information about The University of North Carolina see http://www.northcarolina.edu/. UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. http://uncw.edu/hr/joblistings_epa/13F088.html ____________________________________________________________________ Laura K. Wiegand Coordinator of Discovery Services William M. Randall Library University of North Carolina Wilmington 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-5616 wiegandl at uncw.edu Phone: (910) 962-3680 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-26 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mheller1 at LUC.EDU Tue Mar 26 16:46:05 2013 From: mheller1 at LUC.EDU (Margaret Heller) Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:46:05 -0500 Subject: Job: Head of Library Systems at Loyola University Chicago Message-ID: Loyola University Chicago, University Libraries Head of Library Systems Loyola University Chicago invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of Systems Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, this position manages and provides leadership for the Library Systems Department, which is responsible for maintenance and development of information technology infrastructure, productions, and services across the University Libraries. Librarians at Loyola University Chicago are non-tenured, but participate in a system of rank and promotion for the library faculty which encourages professional development activities. This position is based at Loyola?s Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park, but some of the job?s responsibilities may require travel to Loyola?s Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago. Applications should be made through the Loyola University Chicago Human Resources online application system, and applications received before April 19, 2013 will receive full review by the search committee. www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55823. Job Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and mentor the Systems Department staff, including the Digital Services Librarian, the Library System Administrator, and student assistants. 2. Serve as Lead Administrator for the Ex Libris Voyager integrated library system that is shared by the University Libraries, the Health Sciences Library, and the Law Library. Responsible for Voyager system administration, maintenance, and functional support. 3. Provide oversight and planning for the library technology infrastructure, which includes over 10 servers of heterogeneous operating systems and database management systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). 4. Lead the development and management of the University Libraries? website, especially in developing the Drupal platform and in areas which require programming and advanced technical expertise. 5. Provide technology support for the continued development of the Loyola University Chicago Digital Repository and Digital Special Collections. 6. Keep current on new technologies and work closely with the Systems staff, other library departments and the University ITS to implement new technologies to improve services. 7. Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range library information technology goals, objectives, and priorities. Participate in library-wide policy making and strategic planning. Required Qualifications: ? A Master?s degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent ? Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in managing library systems, preferably in an academic library ? Experience with large integrated library systems and server administration ? Experience with relational database management systems ? In-depth understanding of technological trends and developments in academic libraries ? Demonstrated successful supervisory and project management skills ? Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: ? Experience with Voyager ILS, WorldCat Local, SerialsSolutions ERM, Digital Commons, CONTENTdm, Omeka, ILLiad, Drupal, and WordPress ? Knowledge of Web technologies and standards; Linux, Solaris, and Windows operating systems; proxy servers and patron authentication technologies; database design, administration and reporting; common programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards About the University and University Libraries: Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870, is Chicago's only Jesuit Catholic University and one of the largest of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Loyola University Chicago is comprised of four campuses: the Lake Shore Campus (LSC) in Rogers Park, the Water Tower Campus (WTC) in downtown Chicago, Loyola University Health Systems (LUHS) in Maywood, IL, and the John Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy. The University is home to ten schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Quinlan School of Business, the School of Communication, the School of Education, the Graduate School, the School of Law, the Stritch School of Medicine, the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and the School of Social Work. Current enrollment is over 15,000 FTE. Like the University itself, Loyola's libraries are in a growth mode with new facilities and initiatives, such as the eCommons, Loyola?s institutional repository. With the opening of the $32 million Klarchek Information Commons in 2008 Loyola has one of the ?greenest? and most advanced academic libraries in the Chicago area. In addition to the Information Commons the University Libraries include the Cudahy Library, the Lewis Library, an offsite storage facility, and a library at the John Felice Rome Center. For more information, please visit http://libraries.luc.edu. 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The Great Neck Library is an association library consisting of a main building and three branch facilities serving a population of 40,000 with an annual circulation of 800,000, a staff of 150 and an annual budget of $8+ million. Essential attributes and skills include: excellent communications skills with strong management background, successful leadership in managing the budget, staff and personnel issues; labor relations and highly developed community outreach. Qualifications: MLS or MLIS degree from an accredited graduate library school; eight years? administrative experience, five of them as Library Director, Assistant Director, or similar level, as well as experience in working closely with a Board of Trustees. Salary: Competitive with full benefits package. Please submit cover letter and resume electronically by April 15, 2013, to: Francine Ferrante Krupski, Chairperson, Director Search Committee directorsearch at greatnecklibrary.org For more information, please go to our web site: www.greatnecklibrary.org Janet Fine Department Head, Circulation and Computer Services Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue Great Neck, NY 11023 (516) 466-8055 ext. 205 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-26 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We will explore several Library of Congress XML markup standards that are relevant to electronic text resources and metadata management including Dublin Core, MARCXML, and MODS. Course outcomes will include: ? how to create and manipulate XML documents ? understanding how DTDs and Schemas define XML document structures and languages ? understanding how to use XML electronic text markup languages and XML metadata markup schemas ? understanding how XML markup schemas and standards are currently being used in the library community Robert Chavez holds a PhD in Classical Studies from Indiana University. From 1994-1999 he worked in the Library Electronic Text Resource Service at Indiana University Bloomington as an electronic text specialist. From 1999-2007 Robert worked at Tufts University at the Perseus Project and the Digital Collections and Archives as a programmer, digital humanist, and institutional repository program manager. He currently works for the New England Journal of Medicine in as Content Applications Architect. Library Juice Academy P.O. Box 188784 Sacramento, CA 95818 Tel. 218-260-6115 inquiries at libraryjuiceacademy.com http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-26 From randtke at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 27 12:05:05 2013 From: randtke at GMAIL.COM (Wilhelmina Randtke) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:05:05 -0500 Subject: Open source video editing software Message-ID: Can anyone recommend open source video editing software to do simple things like delete a few seconds of video, combine two clips, add a title screen, etc? I don't want to use Windows Movie Maker, because I'm working with mp4, and it won't work with that file, so I will have to keep converting formats to do simple edits. -Wilhelmina Randtke ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.fink at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 27 12:20:04 2013 From: john.fink at GMAIL.COM (John Fink) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:20:04 -0400 Subject: Open source video editing software In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I am so not a video editor, so there are probably lots of other people who will have better suggestions, but when I've needed to do simple operations like that I've used avidemux (http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/) under Linux and been reasonably happy with it. jf On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > Can anyone recommend open source video editing software to do simple > things like delete a few seconds of video, combine two clips, add a title > screen, etc? > > I don't want to use Windows Movie Maker, because I'm working with mp4, and > it won't work with that file, so I will have to keep converting formats to > do simple edits. > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-27 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I don't want to use Windows Movie Maker, because I'm working with mp4, and it won't work with that file, so I will have to keep converting formats to do simple edits. -Wilhelmina Randtke ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ahniwa at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 27 13:10:49 2013 From: ahniwa at GMAIL.COM (Ahniwa Ferrari) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:10:49 -0700 Subject: Open source video editing software In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Windows LIVE Movie Maker should support .mp4 files and works pretty well. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/essentials-home For freeware, I like all of Freemake's products: they mainly highlight file conversion, but there are some very simple editing capibilities: http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/ Last but not least, YouTube has some built-in editing capibilities for videos you've uploaded. I'm not sure about combining two clips, but it might do the other things you listed. On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke wrote: > Can anyone recommend open source video editing software to do simple > things like delete a few seconds of video, combine two clips, add a title > screen, etc? > > I don't want to use Windows Movie Maker, because I'm working with mp4, and > it won't work with that file, so I will have to keep converting formats to > do simple edits. > > -Wilhelmina Randtke > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2013-03-27 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From R.W.Mooar at MASSEY.AC.NZ Wed Mar 27 17:49:12 2013 From: R.W.Mooar at MASSEY.AC.NZ (Mooar, Rob) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:49:12 +0000 Subject: Open source video editing software In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Here is another option for you. http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-Video-Dub.htm I have not used this one myself, but I have used some of this crowds other software, and it has been absolutely brilliant. Cheers Rob Mooar From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Wilhelmina Randtke Sent: Thursday, 28 March 2013 5:05 a.m. To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Open source video editing software Can anyone recommend open source video editing software to do simple things like delete a few seconds of video, combine two clips, add a title screen, etc? I don't want to use Windows Movie Maker, because I'm working with mp4, and it won't work with that file, so I will have to keep converting formats to do simple edits. -Wilhelmina Randtke ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From asanavongsay at UCMERCED.EDU Wed Mar 27 18:01:15 2013 From: asanavongsay at UCMERCED.EDU (Alisak Sanavongsay) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:01:15 +0000 Subject: Open source video editing software In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Just wanted to comment that YouTube does have a video composer that allows you to combine videos that you have uploaded. Regards, Alisak. Alisak Sanavongsay ? Digital Assets Programmer ? http://library.ucmerced.edu ? 209.201.9073 ? asanavongsay at ucmerced.edu On Mar 27, 2013, at 10:10 AM, Ahniwa Ferrari > wrote: Last but not least, YouTube has some built-in editing capibilities for videos you've uploaded. I'm not sure about combining two clips, but it might do the other things you listed. On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Wilhelmina Randtke > wrote: Can anyone recommend open source video editing software to do simple things like delete a few seconds of video, combine two clips, add a title screen, etc? I don't want to use Windows Movie Maker, because I'm working with mp4, and it won't work with that file, so I will have to keep converting formats to do simple edits. -Wilhelmina Randtke ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gabaldoc at WOU.EDU Wed Mar 27 19:43:04 2013 From: gabaldoc at WOU.EDU (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Camila_Gabald=F3n?=) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:43:04 -0700 Subject: Job Posting: Institutional Repository and Systems Librarian, Western Oregon University Message-ID: Apologies for cross-posting. Western Oregon University seeks a creative and user-oriented individual to serve as Institutional Repository and Systems Librarian. This person will take the lead in promotion and continued development of our institutional repository, DigitalCommons at WOU which is hosted on the Bepress Digital Commons platform. Additionally, this person will share leadership and responsibility for planning, developing, integrating, implementing, and maintaining other digital library systems and services. This is a new position that will enter as Assistant Professor into a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position. Required: MLS/MLIS degree from ALA-accredited institution and minimum of one year library experience. Degree must be completed by time of appointment. For details and to apply, please visit: http://www.wou.edu/admin/hr/faculty/2013-2014/F1304_Institutional_Repository_Systems_Librarian.pdf -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Camila Gabald?n Associate Professor Collection Development and Science Librarian Phone: 503.838.8653 | AIM & Yahoo: libcamila Homepage: http://www.wou.edu/~gabaldoc Western Oregon University | 345 N Monmouth Ave.| Monmouth, OR 97361 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rlitwin at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 27 19:48:20 2013 From: rlitwin at GMAIL.COM (Rory Litwin) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:48:20 -0700 Subject: Certificate in User Experience (UX) Message-ID: Certificate in User Experience (UX) http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/certificate-ux.php In this 6-course certificate program, you will learn the fundamentals of user experience (UX) and how to apply user-centered strategies to library websites and beyond. The program begins by teaching you the key concepts of UX design and how to employ them in your website projects. Next, you will learn the ins and outs of information architecture: how to structure and organize your content so that it is both discoverable and navigable in the easiest way possible. The next two courses will give you the tools to continually get feedback on your website through usability testing and other research methods. You will then learn how to better write for the web so that once your users discover your content, they can both understand it and act on it. Finally, you will learn how you can create a website content strategy, so that from that point forward all your content will be useful, usable, and findable. All together, these courses cover a breadth of topics that will equip you with the skills necessary to create, manage, and sustain library websites that provide an excellent user experience. Courses in the series: Designing a Usable Website (Concepts of User-Centered Design) Instructor: Carolyn Ellis | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Information Architecture: Designing Navigation for Library Websites Instructor: Susan Teague-Rector | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Do-It-Yourself Usability Testing Instructor: Rebecca Blakiston | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Beyond Usability Testing: Other Research Methods Instructor: Sonali Mishra | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Writing for the Web Instructor: Nicole Capdarest and Rebecca Blakiston | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 Developing a Website Content Strategy Instructor: Rebecca Blakiston | Credits: 1.5 CEUs | Cost: $175 These courses need not be taken in sequence for the purposes of earning the Certificate in User Experience, and none have prerequisites. Contact us for more information. Library Juice Academy P.O. Box 188784 Sacramento, CA 95818 Tel. 218-260-6115 inquiries at libraryjuiceacademy.com http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-27 From rlitwin at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 28 08:50:58 2013 From: rlitwin at GMAIL.COM (Rory Litwin) Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:50:58 -0700 Subject: Considering an Open-Source ILS (online course) Message-ID: Considering an Open-Source ILS Instructor: BWS Johnson Dates: April 1-28, 2013 Credits: 1.5 CEUs Price: $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/007-OS-ILS.php The objective of this asynchronous, online course is to give librarians the tools to confidently select the ILS that is the best fit for their needs. Participants will weigh the pros and cons of proprietary versus open source solutions in light of their institution's situation. Participants will learn how to assess their current ILS, pinpointing problems and highlighting desired features, and sharing their findings with others in the workshop in a discussion forum. Next, they will learn how open source development and community participation works. Assigned readings will help shed light on the process. Students will compare several major open source ILS options, including Koha, Evergreen, Kuali OLE and OPALS, using demonstration versions. Finally, students will take away practical solutions regarding funding, migration, and specification of changes. BWS Johnson is a library consultant. Brooke has participated in the Koha Open Source Library community since authoring the Newbie Guide in 2004. Johnson also served as a panelist for the prestigious Access To Learning Award, which given to innovative libraries by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Johnson has spoken locally, nationally, and internationally on a variety of topics. Library Juice Academy P.O. Box 188784 Sacramento, CA 95818 Tel. 218-260-6115 inquiries at libraryjuiceacademy.com http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-28 From cmetcalf at UOTTAWA.CA Thu Mar 28 09:28:40 2013 From: cmetcalf at UOTTAWA.CA (Cameron Metcalf) Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:28:40 +0000 Subject: Job Posting- Web Initiatives Librarian At the University of Ottawa Message-ID: The successful candidate must be bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to make presentations and train in both official languages. http://www.academiccareers.uottawa.ca/node/557 (posting with English wording) http://www.carrieresuniversitaires.uottawa.ca/node/558 (posting with French wording) Web Initiatives Librarian - 201655 Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks an energetic, innovative and service-oriented individual with good technical and communication skills to fill the position of Web Initiatives Librarian at the University of Ottawa Library. The successful candidate will be a creative individual who works well with colleagues in a challenging and changing environment. Setting: Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada's leading teaching and research institutions. With 1500 regular faculty and 40,000 students enrolled in over 360 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of high quality programs in both English and French. For more information, see: www.uottawa.ca. Description: Reporting to the Head, Library Systems Division, the incumbent monitors, identifies and communicates innovations in the uses of the web and recommends and implements new and emerging web-based technologies and services for our environment; provides creative and technical expertise to design, develop, manage and support innovative web-based information services and systems. Working collaboratively with Library staff, the Web Initiatives Librarian leads and coordinates the creation and enhancement of the Library Web site and the staff Intranet. The incumbent supports reference and public services staff in web related and web-based information services; participates or leads projects to implement and adopt new technology to deliver services to clients; provides reference and research assistance; and as a member of the Systems team, participates in the planning, development, and implementation of the Library's current and future services, systems and technical infrastructure. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Master's degree in Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.) from an ALA accredited institution; 2. Two (2) years of relevant work experience or fewer depending on the relevance of the experience; 3. Demonstrated knowledge of current web and database technologies and standards including XHTML, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS, RSS, W3C Web Usability Guidelines; good knowledge of accessibility standards and security issues; familiarity with Unix and Windows server environments; knowledge of library technology integration using linking tools (such as SFX) and web 2.0 technologies; 4. Demonstrated experience in web interface design, site management, content development and/or demonstrated skill in developing relational databases to create dynamic web pages; 5. Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities using project management techniques; manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and work under pressure; 6. Technologically competent, analytical, curious, detail oriented, flexible and responsive with creative problem solving abilities; 7. A proven service orientation with a willingness to collaborate and share expertise; work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups; 8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; 9. Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to make presentations and train in both official languages. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians, Counsellors, Language teachers). Applications, accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, should be submitted no later than April 19th at 5 p.m. Ms. Leslie Weir University Librarian University of Ottawa Library 65 University Private Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Email: biblio at uottawa.ca The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. --- Cameron Metcalf (613.562.5800 x 3651) Chef, D?partement des syst?mes | Head, Library Systems Division Biblioth?que uOttawa Library www.biblio.uottawa.ca ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Thu Mar 28 10:25:06 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:25:06 +0000 Subject: Report > Detailed > OCLC Research Presents MOOCs and Libraries: Massive Opportunity or Overwhelming Challenge? In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5AEAFD@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ IMHO > Most Excellent detailed report of the conference [ http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/2013/03/agenda-and-stream-link-moocs-and.html ] BTW: Several photos ... /Gerry [snip] It was emphasized that the three areas most appropriate for librarians for involvement with MOOCS are Copyright, Licensing and Open Access. As courses are being offered online to a diverse and geographically distributed audience, what are the challenges for licensing and clearing copyright for materials used in courses? Are there opportunities for advancing the conversation on open access with faculty? [snip] Panel 4 New Opportunities for Librarians: What Happens When You Go Behind the Lines in a MOOC?As we learn about new platforms and new modes of working, librarians are going into the trenches to see for themselves how MOOCs work. How do library resources and research skills fit into MOOCs and other online learning environments? Where do library collections and service fit? How can we use the experience gained in MOOCs to think about the future of the library in an evolved teaching environment? [snip] Source and Full Text Available At [ http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/2013/03/report-oclc-research-presents-moocs-and.html ] Enjoy ! Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Thu Mar 28 12:03:14 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:03:14 +0000 Subject: Future of Publishing > _Nature_ Special Issure In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5AEC30@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Spoiler Alert *** Colleagues/ FYI /Gerry After nearly 400 years in the slow-moving world of print, the scientific publishing industry is suddenly being thrust into a fast-paced online world of cloud computing, crowd sourcing and ubiquitous sharing. Long-established practices are being challenged by new ones ? most notably, the open-access, author-pays publishing model. In this special issue, Nature takes a close look at the forces now at work in scientific publishing, and how they may play out over the coming decades. How scientists share and reuse information is driven by technology but shaped by discipline. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) NEWS Sham journals scam authors Con artists are stealing the identities of real journals to cheat scientists out of publishing fees. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) NEWS FEATURES The true cost of science publishing Cheap open-access journals raise questions about the value publishers add for their money. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) The library reboot As scientific publishing moves to embrace open data, libraries and researchers are trying to keep up. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) The dark side of publishing The explosion in open-access publishing has fuelled the rise of questionable operators. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) COMMENT Beyond the paper The journal and article are being superseded by algorithms that filter, rate and disseminate scholarship as it happens, argues Jason Priem. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) A fool's errand Objections to the Creative Commons attribution licence are straw men raised by parties who want open access to be as closed as possible, warns John Wilbanks. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) How to hasten open access Three advocates for a universally free scholarly literature give their prescriptions for the movement?s next push, from findability to translations. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) BOOKS AND ARTS Q&A: Knowledge liberator Robert Darnton heads the world's largest collection of academic publications, the Harvard University Library system. He is also a driver behind the new Digital Public Library of America. Ahead of its launch in April, he talks about Google, science journals and the open-access debate. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) CAREERS Open to possibilities Opting for open access means considering costs, journal prestige and career implications. Nature ( 28 March 2013 ) Source and Access to Full Text Available Via [http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-future-of-publishing-nature-special.html ] 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/ 2013-03-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at EDUICONF.ORG Thu Mar 28 14:08:34 2013 From: info at EDUICONF.ORG (EdUI Conference) Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:08:34 -0400 Subject: edUi Call for Proposals Message-ID: Web4Lib readers, many of you have been speakers at edUiin the past and I wanted to pass along our call for proposals once again. Hope you can join us! -Trey *Put the "U" in edUi!* ** We all know what elements are the most important to any conference experience: The speakers! You are what makes edUi the amazing event that it has been in past years, and we need you to help edUi keep up the great pace. Share your stories of success (or failure, which can come with its own kind of success). Share your expertise about user experience design, web design and development. Commiserate about the challenges you?ve faced and celebrate your triumphs with your peers from higher education, libraries and museums. Preference is given to presentations that offer practical methods and ready-to-use techniques and tools. You can look at our programs from previous years for inspiration (*2009*, *2010* , *2011*, *2012* ) or come up with something so totally fresh and mind-blowing and new that we can?t possibly imagine this year's conference without it. *Deadline for Proposals: May 3, 2013* Conference dates: Nov. 4-6, 2013 *Submit Your Proposal Now!* *Why Speak @ edUi?* ? Because you've got a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with your peers. (Don't argue with us. We know it's true.) ? It looks great on your resume. ? Everyone who submits a proposal gets 10% off registration. ? *Speakers attend for free!** *Speakers are responsible for travel and lodging. *What is edUi?* edUi is a conference for web professionals serving colleges, universities, libraries, and museums. Focusing on the universal methods and tools of user interface and interaction design, as well as the unique challenges of producing websites and applications for large institutions, edUi is a perfect opportunity for web professionals at institutions of learning?including higher education, K-12 schools, libraries, museums, government, and local and regional businesses?to develop skills and share ideas. edUi 2013 will take place *November 4-6* in Richmond, VA. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-28 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Fri Mar 29 11:17:27 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:17:27 +0000 Subject: Georgetwon University Library > ITEL Library Impact Form - Level III: MOOC In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5B019E@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ IMHO > A Most Excellent Example of Preemptive / Proactive Library - MOOC Engagment !!! Are there other libraries activitly involved in providing support MOOCs ? /Gerry ibrary Consultation: Meet with library team prior to February 15, 2013 and then complete form and submit it with your grant application. Name of, subject area(s), type of course. Instructor(s) or collaborator(s), and disciplines Describe the course: Existing or completely new? Format envisioned? Provide DRAFT Syllabus with course outline, expected assignments, expected readings, group or individual projects. Describe your expected use of library services and resources from: Gelardin New Media Center: Class instruction in multimedia tools, software, equipment, or online programs? One-on-one multimedia assistance, multimedia production services? Library IT: Digitization consultation? New tools creation? Website design? Integration with existing library applications? One-on-one assistance? Special Collections Research Center (documents, rare books, archives, artwork, MSS); one on one research assistance Collections: Reserve readings or media? Do you envisage using third party images or audiovisual materials? If so, will you require guidance on the use of copyrighted material for your course? [more] Source and Full Text Available At http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/2013/03/itel-library-impact-form-level-iii-mooc.html Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://moocsandlibraries.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-29 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rlitwin at GMAIL.COM Fri Mar 29 12:23:33 2013 From: rlitwin at GMAIL.COM (Rory Litwin) Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:23:33 -0700 Subject: What's New With Gary Price - First Webinar Message-ID: There's still time to sign up for Session 1 of the Library Juice Academy Webinar Series, What's New With Gary Price. It is taking place at 3pm Eastern/12pm Pacific, today. Webinar Series: What's New with Gary Price In these fast-paced sessions Gary Price shares a handful of the latest and most useful web resources, tools, and search techniques he's been posting and sharing on Library Journal's infoDOCKET. Plus, each session focuses on a special topic loaded with resources and discussion. Topics include online privacy and security, current awareness tools, real time information sources, ethical issues for the 21st Century librarian, personal information archiving, and online productivity tools. The goal of each webinar is to: ? Teach you about several resources and tools you were unaware of when the program started; ? Give you resources and techniques to share with your colleagues; ? Provide ideas for tools and topics to share your users; ? Make you a more well-rounded info professional. Of course, Gary will welcome questions and comments as each session progresses. Webinars are $25 per session for a single seat, or purchase a pack of ten seats for $150 (good for simultaneous viewings by multiple people at an institution or by a single person over multiple future sessions, i.e. a subscription). A good thing to do if you're not going to a conference in the near future.... Library Juice Academy P.O. Box 188784 Sacramento, CA 95818 Tel. 218-260-6115 inquiries at libraryjuiceacademy.com http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-29 From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Fri Mar 29 18:18:14 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:18:14 +0000 Subject: NME 2013 > Digital Textbooks and MOOCs In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5B047C@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting ** Colleagues/ IMHO > Well worth your time ... /Gerry C2 - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad MOOC? This session will cover the current online learning landscape in higher education. The discussion will also include a review of recent innovations at the Columbia School of Continuing Education's online programs and an overview of the upcoming Columbia massively online open courses (MOOCs). Source and Link to A/V Available Via http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2013/03/av-nme-2013-c2-whos-afraid-of-big-bad.html New Media Publishing: Whither the Textbook? How has the proliferation of digital media reshaped the traditional academic publishing paradigm, and how can faculty use these emerging technologies to teach more effectively? Our panelists will recount their experiences developing and teaching with new media texts. Grant Ackerman will speak about the Business School's integration of iPads in the MBA program and their use of the iBook as an extended learning resource. Dr. Paulette Bernd will discuss the iPad dissection manual she developed for use in the Gross Anatomy laboratory. Mark Newton will talk about how CDRS' partners with Columbia faculty to implement innovative digital tools and publishing platforms for content delivery and preservation. Source and Link to A/V Available Via http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/av-nme-2013-a1-new-media-publishing.html Enjoy ! Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-29 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU Sat Mar 30 21:22:12 2013 From: gerrymck at IASTATE.EDU (McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]) Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:22:12 +0000 Subject: Library Association Promotion of Open Educational Resources ? In-Reply-To: <31F366253C635746A73718A84BF5F9A83C5B16E4@ITSDAG5A.its.iastate.edu> Message-ID: *** Spoiler Alert > Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ I am greatly interested in professional library associations that are formally (or informally) involved promoting and supporting Open Educational Resources (OERs). As defined in Wikipedia, "Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible, usually openly licensed documents and media that are useful for teaching, learning, educational, assessment and research purposes" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_educational_resources). [snip] "Open Educational Resources include: full courses, course materials, modules, learning objects, open textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_educational_resources#Types) I am particularly interested in the specific association ad hoc or formal groups that are involved in any/all OER initiatives. BTW: I have searched select associations sites (ACRL, ALA, MLA, IFLA, and SLA), but do not find information relating to association group activities [?]. Thanks for your assistance ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2013-03-30 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: