From hoyte at CHAPMAN.EDU Wed Oct 1 13:51:51 2014 From: hoyte at CHAPMAN.EDU (Hoyte, Daniel) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 17:51:51 +0000 Subject: What do you use for your Database Library listing? In-Reply-To: <542B1995.6040200@library.wisc.edu> Message-ID: For our database A to Z, we use CUFTS researcher hosted by Simon Fraser University. Our subject liaisons populate libguides to provide subject breakdowns of the databases. Everyone uses the link provided by CUFTSs o that we can have centralized link maintenance. Daniel Hoyte M.R.S. Senior Library Systems Technician Leatherby Libraries, Chapman University 714-532-7745 Skype: daniel.hoyte Nothing is impossible, if you have enough adapters. -Dr. Walt to incoming class of Elecrical Engineering students 1985 -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Sue Dentinger Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 1:59 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for your Database Library listing? We have used the open source Xerxes with MetaLib for our Database Library as well as having Primo and Primo Central. Due to Primo Central, we have stopped offering metasearching, figuring that for anyone needing more depth or direct access to a database or service beyond what Primo Central offers, the native interface is the better option. So we are dropping MetaLib and need to find an alternative for our 1200 plus entries in our Database Library. So the question is what are you using for your Database Library? I know many sites have moved to Libguides 2.0 for their Database Library listing, and I've seen some on Serials Solutions or VuFind which would not be options for us. Are there any others of you using something besides these listed above that you would care to share about? Thank you, -- Sue Dentinger Library Technology Group Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison Libraries 608-263-3250 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-09-30 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-01 From jill.emery at GMAIL.COM Wed Oct 1 14:05:38 2014 From: jill.emery at GMAIL.COM (Jill Emery) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 11:05:38 -0700 Subject: New Conference Opportunity: Advancing Research Communication & Scholarship Message-ID: Examining the Present, Building for the Future Advancing Research Communication & Scholarship (ARCS) has partnered with FORCE11 and the Digital Library Federation to organize a series of community sessions, called Future Commons, focused on articulating a shared vision of scholarly communication, with the ARCS Conference being the culminating event. We believe that the exercise of discussing a shared vision will inspire collaboration and develop the groundwork for the concerns a of this diverse group made up of: scholars, practitioners, service providers, and organizations within our shared information ecosystem. By engaging diverse communities of scholarship and practice, ARCS will offer a unique and dynamic forum for examining the scholarly communication network, building collaborations, and affecting change. The conference will explore what is and what can be, and the values, economics, technology, and roles that influence knowledge sharing and innovation. Conference content will be organized into three broad themes: develop, endorse, share. Our keynote speakers will be: William Noel, who oversees the collections, research services and public programs of the Penn Libraries Special Collections Center and is the founding Director of the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies and M?nica I. Feli?-M?jer, the Vice-Director and News Editor for Ciencia Puerto Rico, a grassroots organization promoting science, research, and science education in Puerto Rico, and manager of outreach programs at the University of Washington?s Department of Biostatistics. To learn more, see here: http://commons.pacificu.edu/arcs/keynote.html If you've every asked or considered : What are the fundamental tenets of scholarly publishing? What is research data management all about? Are libraries a natural home for research profiling and intelligence services? What support do researchers want from information professionals and librarians? Join us to have these conversations. Proposals for conversation topics can be submitted here: http://commons.pacificu.edu/arcs/cfp.html Registration is available here: http://commons.pacificu.edu/arcs/registration.html We hope you will join us in Philadelphia, PA, April 26 - 28, 2015. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-01 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sclapp at CCSU.EDU Thu Oct 2 10:08:55 2014 From: sclapp at CCSU.EDU (Clapp, Sharon B. (Library)) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 10:08:55 -0400 Subject: Library Community web standards discussion & KPIs for libguides Message-ID: In case you?re not already on the Code4Lib listserv, there?s a great discussion on the need for developing library community web standards/best practices that came up from the questions people had around the creation of libguides. Which led me to ask (so forgive my cross-posting here) can anyone share what their library uses as metrics for success / key performance indicators in LibGuides (or non-libguides-based digital research guides)? Also, on what basis are libguides created at your organization ? do you compare the curriculum to existing guides / use the subject liaison program as a basis for their creation, Google analytics, or what? Thank you, Sharon Clapp Digital Resources Librarian CCSU ? Elihu Burritt Library 860-832-2059 sclapp at ccsu.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-02 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From awaller at MYMCPL.ORG Thu Oct 2 10:32:52 2014 From: awaller at MYMCPL.ORG (Aaron Waller) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 14:32:52 +0000 Subject: What do you use for your Database Library listing? In-Reply-To: <7ece6e78a09530814239ae431e093042.squirrel@box344.bluehost.com> Message-ID: We also use Drupal for our database listings (and our main website). Like Erik, we have a content type with name, description , and URL fields, but we also attach a "Tags" taxonomy to allow for more dynamic sorting and displaying with the "Views" module. In addition to an alphabetical listing, we've configured "Views" to look for "arguments" in the URL that allow us to display databases by subject (Tags). There is a bit of a learning curve with Drupal, but it is perfect for storing and dynamically listing things like this. Aaron Waller Web Developer awaller at mymcpl.org 816-503-4182 Mid Continent Public Library - www.mymcpl.org -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Erik Sandall Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 6:34 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for your Database Library listing? Drupal. We have a "database" content type that includes the name, a description, and a link. The nodes are brought together alphabetically via a View. Some Javascript lets us provide subject/category "tabs" to group similar databases. This probably works best for small libraries with a small number (< 25) of databases. /Erik -- Erik Sandall Electronic Services Librarian & Webmaster Mechanics' Institute 57 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94104 415-393-0111 esandall at milibrary.org On Tue, September 30, 2014 2:28 pm, Teresa Coberly wrote: For an A - Z list of our databases with descriptions, access instructions and links we use an open source software package called Subjects Plus. We also use it for our Research Guides. Here is the entry page that we created on our website http://lawlibrary.colorado.edu/find. If you click on Show All Databases it will give you an alphabetical list. It is great software and the developers are very responsive to questions and requests for support. http://www.subjectsplus.com/ Teresa --- Teresa Coberly William A. Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Law School Phone 303-492-4711 : Fax 303-492-2707 teresa.coberly at colorado.edu -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Laura Robbins Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3:18 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for your Database Library listing? We use an access database and asp scripts to power our database listings. This way we can update in one place and it propagates across the alphabetical and subject listing pages. Laura Pope Robbins Professor/Reference Librarian Dowling College > On Sep 30, 2014, at 4:59 PM, Sue Dentinger > wrote: > > We have used the open source Xerxes with MetaLib for our Database > Library as well as having Primo and Primo Central. Due to Primo Central, > we have stopped offering metasearching, figuring that for anyone needing > more depth or direct access to a database or service beyond what Primo > Central offers, the native interface is the better option. So we are > dropping MetaLib and need to find an alternative for our 1200 plus > entries in our Database Library. > > So the question is what are you using for your Database Library? > > I know many sites have moved to Libguides 2.0 for their Database Library > listing, and I've seen some on Serials Solutions or VuFind which would > not be options for us. Are there any others of you using something > besides these listed above that you would care to share about? > > Thank you, > -- > Sue Dentinger > Library Technology Group > Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison Libraries > 608-263-3250 > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-09-30 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-09-30 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-09-30 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-09-30 [http://www.mymcpl.org/sites/all/themes/mcpl/_resources/img/css/logo.gif] [http://www.mymcpl.org/_uploaded_resources/WinnerPromo_button.jpg] ________________________________ Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not that of Mid-Continent Public Library. ________________________________ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-02 From ruth.connell at VALPO.EDU Thu Oct 2 11:08:40 2014 From: ruth.connell at VALPO.EDU (Ruth Connell) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 10:08:40 -0500 Subject: U.S. academic libraries without web-scale discovery services Message-ID: Apologies for cross-posting. Hi all, I am working on a list of academic libraries in the United States without Web-Scale Discovery Services. The current list consists of libraries found through Marshall Breeding's database ( http://librarytechnology.org/) and through my own investigation. If you know of other libraries that should be on this list, please consider submitting them via this anonymous form . I'll continue to update the list, so if you're interested in the results the most current information will be available here . Thanks for your consideration! Ruth _________________________________________________________ Ruth S. Connell Associate Professor of Library Services/ Electronic Services Librarian Christopher Center for Library & Information Resources 263 Valparaiso University Phone: 219.464.5360 http://library.valpo.edu/faculty/connell.html ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-02 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From information at EBOOKS2014.COM Thu Oct 2 11:57:40 2014 From: information at EBOOKS2014.COM (information at EBOOKS2014.COM) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 16:57:40 +0100 Subject: Discovery and Discoverability UCL London Dec 3rd Message-ID: Discovery and Discoverability https://www.ucl.ac.uk/publishing/events/programme This is another event in UCL's series of seminars addressing new developments and topics in the library and publishing domain. It will focus on the one hand on the increasing provision of library based web discovery engines such as Summon, EDS and Primo, which are capable of supporting concurrent searching of very large data sets, either licensed or open access, and which are now in place in almost all university libraries in the UK. There is also uptake by others such as public libraries and archives and the general public through the "Access to Research" initiative supported by the PLS and the PA. Indeed it has been argued that such tools could eventually displace library catalogues altogether and are most certainly a significant new tool for information discovery. At the same time there is a clear and emerging need for publishers to address the issue of how they make their content discoverable in this increasingly digital world. Ideas and applications such as semantic enhancement, linked data, taxonomies and recommender systems are being touted as solutions but need work and investment to bring about. Publishers are also implementing their own discovery systems with enhanced or domain specific functions. So what lessons are to be learned from those providing discovery engines and what must publishers do to ensure their content achieves both prominence and relevance in the digital environment. This seminar will bring together specialists in providing and supporting discovery engines and publishers experience and guidance in delivering content. Delegates will understand more about discovery engines, how they are being deployed and used and how publishers are making their content findable in these environments. Speakers have already been agreed from the University of Huddersfield, the Publishers Licensing Society, Taylor and Francis, the Architectural Association, OCLC, 67Bricks, Editeur, UCL. The seminar will be at the usual UCL favourable rate of ?110 with a discounted rate for students. Please contact Malvia Plante at malvia.plante at ucl.ac.uk, attaching an application form if you would like to register. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-02 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bakerl at ACU.EDU Fri Oct 3 00:09:49 2014 From: bakerl at ACU.EDU (Laura Baker) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 23:09:49 -0500 Subject: Library Community web standards discussion & KPIs for libguides In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I am not sure our library has a definition of a successful web-based research guide. Libguides has a way to view statistics on how many times a guide was accessed, but that is not a good comparison across guides. The count for a particular subject guide can vary depending on how many classes there are in a subject, how many students, etc., and it does not show how many of the links in the guide are actually clicked. Sometimes only a small portion of the information in all the links and videos and tabs are actually used by students. And of course, none of that indicates how helpful the guide ultimately is as opposed to how many simply clicked a link to see what it was. Most of our online research guides are created by the librarian who is the subject liaison to that area. Laura Baker On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Clapp, Sharon B. (Library) wrote: > In case you?re not already on the Code4Lib listserv, there?s a great > discussion on the need for developing library community web standards/best > practices that came up from the questions people had around the creation of > libguides. > > > > Which led me to ask (so forgive my cross-posting here) can anyone share > what their library uses as metrics for success / key performance indicators > in LibGuides (or non-libguides-based digital research guides)? Also, on > what basis are libguides created at your organization ? do you compare the > curriculum to existing guides / use the subject liaison program as a basis > for their creation, Google analytics, or what? > > Thank you, > > Sharon Clapp > > Digital Resources Librarian > > CCSU ? Elihu Burritt Library > > 860-832-2059 > > sclapp at ccsu.edu > > > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-02 > -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laura Baker Librarian -- Digital Research and Learning 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/ 2014-10-03 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From j.bosman at UU.NL Fri Oct 3 01:49:54 2014 From: j.bosman at UU.NL (Bosman, J.M. (Jeroen)) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 05:49:54 +0000 Subject: Library Community web standards discussion & KPIs for libguides In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We use a combination of LibGuides own usage metrics, Google Analytics, results from the feedback form that is present in each LibGuides and formal evaluation of courses in which LibGuides are used. By the way: for some types of links in LibGuides you do get statistics on how often they get clicked. Also LibGuides may be developed on request. But then, we use LibGuides in a way that is different from what most institutions do: not for courses or topics, but just for information literacy aspects. http://libguides.library.uu.nl Jeroen Bosman Utrecht University Libary Op 3 okt. 2014 om 06:11 heeft "Laura Baker" > het volgende geschreven: I am not sure our library has a definition of a successful web-based research guide. Libguides has a way to view statistics on how many times a guide was accessed, but that is not a good comparison across guides. The count for a particular subject guide can vary depending on how many classes there are in a subject, how many students, etc., and it does not show how many of the links in the guide are actually clicked. Sometimes only a small portion of the information in all the links and videos and tabs are actually used by students. And of course, none of that indicates how helpful the guide ultimately is as opposed to how many simply clicked a link to see what it was. Most of our online research guides are created by the librarian who is the subject liaison to that area. Laura Baker On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Clapp, Sharon B. (Library) > wrote: In case you?re not already on the Code4Lib listserv, there?s a great discussion on the need for developing library community web standards/best practices that came up from the questions people had around the creation of libguides. Which led me to ask (so forgive my cross-posting here) can anyone share what their library uses as metrics for success / key performance indicators in LibGuides (or non-libguides-based digital research guides)? Also, on what basis are libguides created at your organization ? do you compare the curriculum to existing guides / use the subject liaison program as a basis for their creation, Google analytics, or what? Thank you, Sharon Clapp Digital Resources Librarian CCSU ? Elihu Burritt Library 860-832-2059 sclapp at ccsu.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-02 -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laura Baker Librarian -- Digital Research and Learning 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/ 2014-10-03 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-03 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From peterson at AMIGOS.ORG Fri Oct 3 12:14:08 2014 From: peterson at AMIGOS.ORG (Christine Peterson) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 16:14:08 +0000 Subject: =?Windows-1252?Q?=93Discovery_Tools_Now_and_in_the_Future=94_?=Features Outstanding Sessions, New Non-member Pricing Message-ID: Don?t miss our November 18th online conference, ?Discovery Tools Now and in the Future.? The schedule features a number of interesting and informative sessions. Three concurrent sessions are offered throughout the day. Public and academic libraries will be interested in Marshall Breeding?s ?The Advancement of Discovery through Openness and Interoperability,? while Eddy Smith?s session, ?Implementing Discovery in a Consortium,? will interest library consortiums. Academic libraries should check out Ken Varnum?s session, ?Library Discovery: From Ponds to Oceans to Streams.? As always, Amigos members can attend free of charge as a benefit of membership. We?re also happy to announce new, lower non-member pricing for our online conferences. An individual non-member can attend for $89.99, while a group can register for $149.99. See the conference website for session descriptions and registration. Contact Arta Kabashi, 800-843-8482 x2857, kabashi at amigos.org, if you have questions. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-03 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dowlintp at WFU.EDU Fri Oct 3 13:34:48 2014 From: dowlintp at WFU.EDU (Thomas Dowling) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 13:34:48 -0400 Subject: Raspberry Pi screen blanking Message-ID: There was a discussion thread a month or two ago about libraries using Raspberry Pi computers for kiosks, signs, etc. We run three Pi-based digital signs, with all the Pis running standard Raspbian. We set them up with the necessary options to prevent screen blanking from kicking in (as described here for example: http://pikiosk.tumblr.com/post/38721623944/setup-raspberry-ssh-overclock-static-ip). They've run fine for about a year. Until... At some point about a month ago, something caused our signs to start blanking their screens. This seems to be an OS screensaver: the monitor is on, and the browser showing the signage is still running. Did some Raspbian update install an additional place where screen blanking needs to be disabled? Have other RPi users encountered this? -- Thomas Dowling Director of Technologies, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Wake Forest University LITA Forum, Albuquerque, 11/5-11/8 - Are you going? dowlintp at wfu.edu / 336-758-5797 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-03 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This position reports to the Associate Director for Library Applications and Knowledge Systems. The positon is part of a highly collaborative team which includes a front-end Web developer, network engineer, emerging technologies librarian, instructional technology specialist, and technology support staff. The Senior Web Developer will work on a variety of projects and initiatives to enhance user experience and improve workflows within the library. These include: integration of mobile technologies, integration of a credit card payment solution into the library's integrated library system, development of a Web-based application that consumes and mashes up content from multiple external data sources, customization and enhancement of a third-party discovery layer product implemented on top of the library catalog, creation of a Web-based application that visualizes the library's statistical data, and installation and customization of open-source applications that facilitate the library's public services or internal operations. The successful candidate will be willing and able to independently research, learn, and quickly obtain new skills as well as keeping existing skills up-to- date. Strong analytical, communications, interpersonal, and collaboration skills will also be crucial to the success of the incumbent. 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Salary range: Commensurate with education and experience Posting date: 10/03/14 Filing deadline: This position will be open until filled To apply: https://www.healthcaresource.com/umbaltimore/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=626012 UMB HS/HSL: http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-03 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I am leery of such tech advice out of the blue with a link to do a download. This is extremely suspicious. Bill Drew -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Maqsood Ahmad Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 12:22 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download good day guys here is solutions for downloading any kind of video from internet. use our given IDM Crack and Patch to activate full functions of software. 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" Regards Maqsood Ahmad Database Administrator / Coordinator Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Cell: 0092 333 6359133 http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-05 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 From l.alvare at CGIAR.ORG Mon Oct 6 08:21:42 2014 From: l.alvare at CGIAR.ORG (Alvare, Luz Marina (IFPRI)) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 12:21:42 +0000 Subject: Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I agree with Bill Drew. This is one of a few already shared in this list. Luz Marina Alvar?? |??Head, Knowledge Management | ?International?Food Policy Research Institute ?| www.ifpri.org 2033 K Street N.W., Washington DC 20006|??Tel: +1 202 862 5614??|? Fax: +1 202 467 4439 Email: l.alvare at cgiar.org? |? Skype: lmalvare or ifprihomeoffice? -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:19 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download Be careful. I am leery of such tech advice out of the blue with a link to do a download. This is extremely suspicious. Bill Drew -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Maqsood Ahmad Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 12:22 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download good day guys here is solutions for downloading any kind of video from internet. use our given IDM Crack and Patch to activate full functions of software. Easy Procedure and instructions to Use: * First of all download and install any version of IDM. * Download IDM Universal Crack and Patch from links given below. * Run IDM Universal Activator.exe. * Once done, Now click on the "Crack & Activate" option given on screen. * A windows will appear on screen asking for your choice. * Click on the Crack button given there and then close that window. * Enter your own First and Last names in given place, and then finally click on change name. Read complete procedure and download click here -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. " Regards Maqsood Ahmad Database Administrator / Coordinator Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Cell: 0092 333 6359133 http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-05 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Mon Oct 6 08:51:19 2014 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 14:51:19 +0200 Subject: Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Maybe he should be removed from the list for his uninvited and not related to the list spammy posts? On Oct 6, 2014 2:21 PM, "Alvare, Luz Marina (IFPRI)" wrote: > I agree with Bill Drew. This is one of a few already shared in this list. > > > Luz Marina Alvar? | Head, Knowledge Management | International Food > Policy Research Institute | www.ifpri.org > 2033 K Street N.W., Washington DC 20006| Tel: +1 202 862 5614 | Fax: +1 > 202 467 4439 > Email: l.alvare at cgiar.org | Skype: lmalvare or ifprihomeoffice > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On > Behalf Of DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI > Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:19 AM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, > Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download > > Be careful. I am leery of such tech advice out of the blue with a link to > do a download. This is extremely suspicious. > > Bill Drew > > -----Original Message----- > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On > Behalf Of Maqsood Ahmad > Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 12:22 AM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch > plus Serial Keys Full Free Download > > > good day guys > > here is solutions for downloading any kind of video from internet. > use our given IDM Crack and Patch to activate full functions of software. > > Easy Procedure and instructions to Use: > > > > * First of all download and install any version of IDM. > * Download IDM Universal Crack and Patch from links given below. > * Run IDM Universal Activator.exe. > * Once done, Now click on the "Crack & Activate" option given on > screen. > * A windows will appear on screen asking for your choice. > * Click on the Crack button given there and then close that window. > * Enter your own First and Last names in given place, and then > finally click on change name. > > Read complete procedure and download click here < > http://tech-dig.blogspot.com/2014/10/internet-download-manager-idm-universal.html > > > > > > -- > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. " > > Regards > > Maqsood Ahmad > Database Administrator / Coordinator Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur The Islamia > University of Bahawalpur > Cell: 0092 333 6359133 > http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-05 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-06 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-06 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wilfred.drew.ctr at US.AF.MIL Mon Oct 6 09:00:18 2014 From: wilfred.drew.ctr at US.AF.MIL (DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 13:00:18 +0000 Subject: Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I think this is both a phishing exploit and malware. Bill Drew -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Steffen Schilke Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:51 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download Maybe he should be removed from the list for his uninvited and not related to the list spammy posts? On Oct 6, 2014 2:21 PM, "Alvare, Luz Marina (IFPRI)" wrote: I agree with Bill Drew. This is one of a few already shared in this list. Luz Marina Alvar? | Head, Knowledge Management | International Food Policy Research Institute | www.ifpri.org 2033 K Street N.W., Washington DC 20006| Tel: +1 202 862 5614 | Fax: +1 202 467 4439 Email: l.alvare at cgiar.org | Skype: lmalvare or ifprihomeoffice -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:19 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download Be careful. I am leery of such tech advice out of the blue with a link to do a download. This is extremely suspicious. Bill Drew -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Maqsood Ahmad Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 12:22 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download good day guys here is solutions for downloading any kind of video from internet. use our given IDM Crack and Patch to activate full functions of software. Easy Procedure and instructions to Use: * First of all download and install any version of IDM. * Download IDM Universal Crack and Patch from links given below. * Run IDM Universal Activator.exe. * Once done, Now click on the "Crack & Activate" option given on screen. * A windows will appear on screen asking for your choice. * Click on the Crack button given there and then close that window. * Enter your own First and Last names in given place, and then finally click on change name. Read complete procedure and download click here -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. " Regards Maqsood Ahmad Database Administrator / Coordinator Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Cell: 0092 333 6359133 http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-05 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 From gilbert.j at WHITEHALLPL.ORG Mon Oct 6 09:22:56 2014 From: gilbert.j at WHITEHALLPL.ORG (Jim Gilbert(WTPL)) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 13:22:56 +0000 Subject: Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The fact this is: 1) Unsolicited 2) Advertizes a ?crack? 3) Serial keys (that one has not paid for)? Even IF it is truthful on its face ? it is a solicitation for illegal software. If it is phishing, it?ll install a virus. Minimally, someone needs to scan their computer to ensure it is not an infection that mailed itself to a contact list. James Gilbert, BS, MLIS Systems Librarian Whitehall Township Public Library 3700 Mechanicsville Road Whitehall, PA 18052 610-432-4339 ext: 203 From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Steffen Schilke Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:53 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: POSSIBLE SPAM REPORTED BY CLIU: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download Maybe he should be removed from the list for his uninvited and not related to the list spammy posts? On Oct 6, 2014 2:21 PM, "Alvare, Luz Marina (IFPRI)" > wrote: I agree with Bill Drew. This is one of a few already shared in this list. Luz Marina Alvar? | Head, Knowledge Management | International Food Policy Research Institute | www.ifpri.org 2033 K Street N.W., Washington DC 20006| Tel: +1 202 862 5614 | Fax: +1 202 467 4439 Email: l.alvare at cgiar.org | Skype: lmalvare or ifprihomeoffice -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:19 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download Be careful. I am leery of such tech advice out of the blue with a link to do a download. This is extremely suspicious. Bill Drew -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Maqsood Ahmad Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 12:22 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download good day guys here is solutions for downloading any kind of video from internet. use our given IDM Crack and Patch to activate full functions of software. Easy Procedure and instructions to Use: * First of all download and install any version of IDM. * Download IDM Universal Crack and Patch from links given below. * Run IDM Universal Activator.exe. * Once done, Now click on the "Crack & Activate" option given on screen. * A windows will appear on screen asking for your choice. * Click on the Crack button given there and then close that window. * Enter your own First and Last names in given place, and then finally click on change name. Read complete procedure and download click here -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. " Regards Maqsood Ahmad Database Administrator / Coordinator Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Cell: 0092 333 6359133 http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-05 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wilfred.drew.ctr at US.AF.MIL Mon Oct 6 10:38:19 2014 From: wilfred.drew.ctr at US.AF.MIL (DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 14:38:19 +0000 Subject: Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download In-Reply-To: Message-ID: One other indication that this is a "bad" message is that no one is coming forward to defend it. The email address it comes from is also different from what is in the signature portion of the email. Bill Drew -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Steffen Schilke Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:51 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download Maybe he should be removed from the list for his uninvited and not related to the list spammy posts? On Oct 6, 2014 2:21 PM, "Alvare, Luz Marina (IFPRI)" wrote: I agree with Bill Drew. This is one of a few already shared in this list. Luz Marina Alvar? | Head, Knowledge Management | International Food Policy Research Institute | www.ifpri.org 2033 K Street N.W., Washington DC 20006| Tel: +1 202 862 5614 | Fax: +1 202 467 4439 Email: l.alvare at cgiar.org | Skype: lmalvare or ifprihomeoffice -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:19 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download Be careful. I am leery of such tech advice out of the blue with a link to do a download. This is extremely suspicious. Bill Drew -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Maqsood Ahmad Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 12:22 AM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [WEB4LIB] Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download good day guys here is solutions for downloading any kind of video from internet. use our given IDM Crack and Patch to activate full functions of software. Easy Procedure and instructions to Use: * First of all download and install any version of IDM. * Download IDM Universal Crack and Patch from links given below. * Run IDM Universal Activator.exe. * Once done, Now click on the "Crack & Activate" option given on screen. * A windows will appear on screen asking for your choice. * Click on the Crack button given there and then close that window. * Enter your own First and Last names in given place, and then finally click on change name. Read complete procedure and download click here -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. " Regards Maqsood Ahmad Database Administrator / Coordinator Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Cell: 0092 333 6359133 http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-05 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 From dowlintp at WFU.EDU Mon Oct 6 10:40:16 2014 From: dowlintp at WFU.EDU (Thomas Dowling) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 10:40:16 -0400 Subject: Posting policy Message-ID: In Web4Lib's rowdier days, we needed regular reminders of the list's rules. I take it as a sign of maturity that the community functions smoothly without a monthly FAQ, but it bears pointing out that the rules are still in place. Web4Lib does have a posting policy that articulates what is and is not welcome on the list. It;s on the list's home page, http://web4lib.org (which, if you forget it, is appended to the bottom of every list posting). Specifically, the policy includes: Advertisements are not appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to, announcements of new products and free trials by those who stand to gain from such announcements. However, a simple statement that offers a way to follow-up for more information on a service or product is tolerated if it accompanies a substantive message discussing a subject appropriate to the list. Announcements of conferences, workshops, new publications, and position openings appropriate to the topic of the list are allowed. The editorial board is aware of recent ads on the list and have cautioned the poster to abide by the posting policy. -- Thomas Dowling Director of Technologies, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Wake Forest University LITA Forum, Albuquerque, 11/5-11/8 - Are you going? dowlintp at wfu.edu / 336-758-5797 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wilfred.drew.ctr at US.AF.MIL Mon Oct 6 10:46:06 2014 From: wilfred.drew.ctr at US.AF.MIL (DREW, WILFRED E JR CTR USAF AFMC AFRL/RIOSI) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 14:46:06 +0000 Subject: Posting policy In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Thomas and others, This looks to be more serious than just an advertisement. It looks like an attempt to get people to open possible malware. That requires a higher level of diligence from all of us. All it would take is one or two infected machines used by librarians to bury us in junk. Bill Drew __________________________________________ //SIGNED// Wilfred (Bill) Drew Croop-LaFrance, Inc. Technical Librarian AFMC/AFRL/RIOSI Library Catalog: http://tinyurl.com/RomeTechLibraryCat Databases Portal: http://tinyurl.com/RomeDB Journals Portal: http://tinyurl.com/RomeJP Library Webpage: http://tinyurl.com/RomeSP Rome Research Site Phone: (315) 330-7608 Email: Wilfred.Drew.ctr at us.af.mil Library email: tech.library at us.af.mil How to setup outlook email rules if you want to get rid of my emails automagically: http://tinyurl.com/6vlmfnm ______________________________________ The views expressed in this email are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Croop-LaFrance, the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 From dowlintp at WFU.EDU Mon Oct 6 10:56:49 2014 From: dowlintp at WFU.EDU (Thomas Dowling) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 10:56:49 -0400 Subject: Internet Download Manager (IDM) Universal Crack, Patch plus Serial Keys Full Free Download In-Reply-To: Message-ID: On top of everything else, there are plenty of good video downloaders and download managers that are free to use (and/or open source) so you don't have to traffic in cracks. For starting points, try http://www.opensourcealternative.org/alternatives/internet/open-source-alternative-to-internet-download-manager/ and the plug-in repository for your browser of choice. On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 12:21 AM, Maqsood Ahmad wrote: > > good day guys > here is solutions for downloading any kind of video from internet. > use our given *IDM Crack and Patch *to activate full functions of > software. > > > *Easy Procedure and instructions to Use: * > > - First of all download and install any version of IDM. > - Download *IDM Universal Crack and Patch* from links given below. > - Run *IDM Universal Activator.exe.* > - Once done, Now click on the ?Crack & Activate? option given on > screen. > - A windows will appear on screen asking for your choice. > - Click on the Crack button given there and then close that window. > - Enter your own First and Last names in given place, and then finally > click on change name. > > Read complete procedure and download *click here* > > > -- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ?If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. ? > Regards > *Maqsood Ahmad* > Database Administrator / Coordinator* Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur* > The Islamia University of Bahawalpur > Cell: 0092 333 6359133 > http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-05 > -- Thomas Dowling Director of Technologies, Z. 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Each application should include: ? cover letter ? detailed resume / C.V. ? portfolio of completed, production-quality websites, projects, and services to which the applicant has made significant contributions (with URLs) Responsibilities: The Web Services Librarian provides innovative, user-centered leadership for the UIC Library?s web presence. The web presence includes both user-facing and internal systems (i.e., intranet systems) as well as vendor and consortium provided systems. The Web Services Librarian reports to the head of the Digital Programs & Services department within the Information Technology Division. This is a clinical faculty position with service and scholarship expectations (see http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/about/facexec/facultydocs/ClinicalNorms.pdf). The Web Services Librarian: ? leads and participates in projects to improve the UIC Library's web presence ? promotes innovation by exploring new web presence systems and services ? establishes, disseminates, and promotes effective and current usability, accessibility, and technical standards for use across the Library's web presence ? establishes, disseminates, and promotes the use of the UIC Library's web style guide, web presence policies, branding guidelines, and standard user interaction patterns across the Library's web presence ? coordinates with content owners and authors to ensure that the Library's web presence is relevant, accurate, up-to-date, user-centered, and accessible ? ensures that effective training is provided to authors of Library web content ? convenes meetings of the Web Advisory Group (WAG) on a regular basis and serves as chair of the WAG ? provides regular reports on the usage of all elements of the Library's web presence ? leads regular evaluations of the effectiveness of the Library's web presence ? represents the Library as its primary web expert to the larger University community ? coordinates and contributes to the resolution of web presence problems and bug reports The Web Services Librarian works closely with the Web Advisory Group and with personnel in Library Administration (communications, marketing, branding, graphic design), personnel in the UIC Library's Information Technology division, personnel in ACCC (Academic Computing and Communications Center, the University?s central IT organization), the UIC Webmaster community, and others in order to execute projects to improve the Library's web presence. The Web Advisory Group?s responsibilities include bringing suggestions for improvements to the Web Services Librarian; advising upon and disseminating style, technical, and accessibility standards to other Library staff; giving advice on interaction patterns; and exploring web presence governance models. Minimum Qualifications: ? MLS from an ALA-accredited institution ? Two years experience designing and building standards-compliant websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript ? Experience and knowledge building accessible websites (i.e., compliant with WCAG 2.0 or IITAA standards) ? Portfolio of completed, production-quality websites, projects, and services ? Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate discussion about design and technology ? Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Demonstrated skill and experience in one or more of the following areas: ? conducting user testing and feeding results into future system iterations ? user experience / interface / interaction design ? web analytics (e.g., Google analytics) and feeding results into future system iterations ? information architecture ? leading teams or serving as a primary resource in developing complex websites ? Demonstrated skill and experience in two or more of the following areas: ? front-end frameworks or libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap, etc. ? scripting languages (e.g., Python; PHP; Ruby; etc.) ? using web frameworks such as Django, Ruby on Rails, Backbone, or AngularJS ? building websites using responsive design techniques ? use of code repositories and tools (e.g., BitBucket; github; git; redmine; etc.) ? systems integration techniques (e.g., API, web services) ? database design / data modeling ? test-driven development ? software development project management ? software development methodologies (e.g., agile; Scrum; waterfall, etc.) ? AJAX ? Linux, LAMP and variant environments ? delivery of multimedia content in accessible formats ? graphic design for the web ? XML, XSLT Desirable Qualifications: ? Experience with HTML5, CSS3 ? Two years experience leading teams or serving as a primary resource in developing complex websites in an academic library or research library ? Bachelors or graduate degree in a cognate field such as computer science, information science, interaction design, etc. ? Supervisory experience ? Programming and software development experience using object-oriented languages (e.g., Java, Python) Salary/Rank/Contract: Salaries are competitive and based on education and experience; clinical faculty status; twelve month appointment; 24 days of vacation; 12 days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits; 11 paid holidays; medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary; coverage for dependents may be purchased); two dental plans available; life insurance paid for by the State; participation in one of the retirement options of the Illinois State Universities Retirement System compulsory (8% of salary is withheld and is tax exempt until withdrawal); no Social Security coverage but Medicare payment required. Minimum salary: $55,000 Apply by October 17, 2014. All applicants must submit an online application through jobs.uic.edu. To apply, click on the following link: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=45415. Each application should include: ? cover letter ? detailed resume / C.V. ? portfolio of completed, production-quality websites, projects, and services to which the applicant has made significant contributions (with URLs) UIC is a Carnegie RU/VH institution located near the Chicago Loop, with a student enrollment of 27,000 and offering doctoral degrees in 60 areas and master?s degrees in nearly 80. 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It is said that, once the Ebola virus is being spread through the body, it leads to damage of the immue system and also organs and also causes the decrease in the level of blood clothing in the cells. Which also finalizes to uncontrollable bleeding. *1. Stop Ebola WHO Official* This is World Health Organization Africa 's official mobile application to support the fight against Ebola. Key features of the application (which is available in English and French) include: - Preventive measures against Ebola virus. - Testimonies from Ebola survivors. - Frequently asked questions about Ebola. - How to recognize Ebola? - Reporting of a suspected case of Ebola to trigger an investigation. - Ebola awareness feedback survey. - Latest news about Ebola. if you are interested to read and download *complete please click here* -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. " Regards *Maqsood Ahmad* Database Administrator / Coordinator* Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur* The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Cell: 0092 333 6359133 http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM Mon Oct 6 17:03:16 2014 From: steffen.schilke at GMAIL.COM (Steffen Schilke) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 23:03:16 +0200 Subject: Top Five Ebola Virus Prevention - Android Apps Free Download In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Would somebody please kick that guy from the list and prevent further postings like this! If you need an additional moderator for this I am willing to help out. On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 10:51 PM, Maqsood Ahmad wrote: > hello readers , > Note: i always write to facilitates my readers with low cost or freewares > ...please just take a bit care while downloading ......ThankU > Top Five Ebola Virus Prevention - Android Apps Free Download > Recently, > Ebola, a very rare but deadly disease that causes bleeding, inside and > ouside eof the human body is now getting trended in Nigeria and some part > of Nigeria, Liberia and few other Africa nations. It is said that, once the > Ebola virus is being spread through the body, it leads to damage of the > immue system and also organs and also causes the decrease in the level of > blood clothing in the cells. Which also finalizes to uncontrollable > bleeding. > > *1. Stop Ebola WHO Official* > This is World Health Organization Africa 's official mobile application to > support the fight against Ebola. > Key features of the application (which is available in English and > French) include: > - Preventive measures against Ebola virus. > - Testimonies from Ebola survivors. > - Frequently asked questions about Ebola. > - How to recognize Ebola? > - Reporting of a suspected case of Ebola to trigger an investigation. > - Ebola awareness feedback survey. > - Latest news about Ebola. > if you are interested to read and download *complete please click here* > > > > > -- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ?If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. ? > Regards > *Maqsood Ahmad* > Database Administrator / Coordinator* Lincoln Corner Bahawalpur* > The Islamia University of Bahawalpur > Cell: 0092 333 6359133 > http://library.iub.edu.pk , dba at iub.edu.pk , www.facebook.com/maqsood.dba > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-06 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-06 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Like Erik, we have a content type with name, description , and URL fields, but we also attach a "Tags" taxonomy to allow for more dynamic sorting and displaying with the "Views" module. > > In addition to an alphabetical listing, we've configured "Views" to look for "arguments" in the URL that allow us to display databases by subject (Tags). > > There is a bit of a learning curve with Drupal, but it is perfect for storing and dynamically listing things like this. > > Aaron Waller > Web Developer > awaller at mymcpl.org > 816-503-4182 > Mid Continent Public Library - www.mymcpl.org > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Erik Sandall > Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 6:34 PM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for your Database Library listing? > > Drupal. We have a "database" content type that includes the name, a > description, and a link. The nodes are brought together alphabetically via > a View. Some Javascript lets us provide subject/category "tabs" to group > similar databases. This probably works best for small libraries with a > small number (< 25) of databases. > > /Erik > > -- > Erik Sandall > Electronic Services Librarian & Webmaster > Mechanics' Institute > 57 Post Street > San Francisco, CA 94104 > 415-393-0111 > esandall at milibrary.org > > > On Tue, September 30, 2014 2:28 pm, Teresa Coberly wrote: > For an A - Z list of our databases with descriptions, access instructions > and links we use an open source software package called Subjects Plus. We > also use it for our Research Guides. > > Here is the entry page that we created on our website > http://lawlibrary.colorado.edu/find. If you click on Show All Databases > it will give you an alphabetical list. > > It is great software and the developers are very responsive to questions > and requests for support. http://www.subjectsplus.com/ > > Teresa > > --- > Teresa Coberly > William A. Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Law School > Phone 303-492-4711 : Fax 303-492-2707 > teresa.coberly at colorado.edu > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On > Behalf Of Laura Robbins > Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3:18 PM > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] What do you use for your Database Library listing? > > We use an access database and asp scripts to power our database listings. > This way we can update in one place and it propagates across the > alphabetical and subject listing pages. > > Laura Pope Robbins > Professor/Reference Librarian > Dowling College > > >> On Sep 30, 2014, at 4:59 PM, Sue Dentinger >> wrote: >> >> We have used the open source Xerxes with MetaLib for our Database >> Library as well as having Primo and Primo Central. Due to Primo Central, >> we have stopped offering metasearching, figuring that for anyone needing >> more depth or direct access to a database or service beyond what Primo >> Central offers, the native interface is the better option. So we are >> dropping MetaLib and need to find an alternative for our 1200 plus >> entries in our Database Library. >> >> So the question is what are you using for your Database Library? >> >> I know many sites have moved to Libguides 2.0 for their Database Library >> listing, and I've seen some on Serials Solutions or VuFind which would >> not be options for us. Are there any others of you using something >> besides these listed above that you would care to share about? >> >> Thank you, >> -- >> Sue Dentinger >> Library Technology Group >> Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison Libraries >> 608-263-3250 >> >> >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2014-09-30 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-09-30 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-09-30 > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-09-30 > [http://www.mymcpl.org/sites/all/themes/mcpl/_resources/img/css/logo.gif] [http://www.mymcpl.org/_uploaded_resources/WinnerPromo_button.jpg] > ________________________________ > Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not that of Mid-Continent Public Library. > ________________________________ > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-02 > -- Sue Dentinger Library Technology Group Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison Libraries 608-263-3250 [http://www.mymcpl.org/sites/all/themes/mcpl/_resources/img/css/logo.gif] [http://www.mymcpl.org/_uploaded_resources/WinnerPromo_button.jpg] ________________________________ Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not that of Mid-Continent Public Library. ________________________________ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-07 From rebecca at OPENPLANETSFOUNDATION.ORG Wed Oct 8 03:30:22 2014 From: rebecca at OPENPLANETSFOUNDATION.ORG (Rebecca McGuinness) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 08:30:22 +0100 Subject: Open Planets Foundation is becoming the Open Preservation Foundation Message-ID: *Open Planets Foundation is becoming the Open Preservation Foundation* The Open Planets Foundation announced today that it is changing its company name to the Open Preservation Foundation. The name change reflects the foundation's core purpose and vision in the field of digital preservation while retaining its widely-known acronym, OPF. During 2014 there have been several new additions to the foundation. Ed Fay was appointed as the new Executive Director in February 2014 and the National Archives of Estonia and the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Centre joined as new members. 'We feel it is the right time to change the name', explained Dr. Ross King, Chair of the OPF. 'It aligns with the new 2015-2018 strategy, which will be published in November, and makes it clear what the organisation is about now and its future intent. 'The history behind the old name refers to the Planets Project, an EU-funded digital preservation project which closed in 2010. The Open Planets Foundation was established to sustain the results from the project'. 'The name change is also an important part of the launch of our new website', said Ed Fay, Executive Director of the OPF. 'We want to make our mission, and information about our technology and best practice more easily accessible to our members and the community. At the same time we will open a survey to establish trends in tools and approaches across the digital preservation landscape'. The change of name will come in to full effect by mid-November when the new brand and website will be unveiled. -- Rebecca McGuinness Community Manager *Open Planets Foundation* @openplanets | +44 (0)1937 546013 Skype: becky.mcguinness1 http://openplanetsfoundation.org/ | http://wiki.opf-labs.org/display/KB/Home/ https://github.com/openplanets ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-08 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For additional questions, contact the Head of Technical Services, Rebekah (Hall) Luken @ rhall at tiu.edu or 847-317-4007. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-08 From Elizabeth.Swanson at ARTSTOR.ORG Wed Oct 8 14:21:19 2014 From: Elizabeth.Swanson at ARTSTOR.ORG (Elizabeth Swanson) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 18:21:19 +0000 Subject: job - Artstor Digital Library & Shared Shelf Account Manager - NYC, NY Message-ID: Artstor Account Manager New York City Artstor provides premier resources in digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and sciences. Our peerless educational tools include Artstor Digital Library, a database of over 1.8 million high quality images, and Shared Shelf, a media management software that allows for cataloging, managing, and distributing digital media. Our community-built collections comprise contributions from outstanding international museums, photographers, libraries, scholars, photo archives, and artists, and we strive towards innovation, partnering with the best in the academic, museum, art, and science worlds. Artstor is a nonprofit organization, based in New York City, committed to cultivating an idea rich environment. Our culture is one of collaboration, strong interdepartmental relationships, independence, and quinoa salad and cupcake parties. We are looking for new smart and engaged employees, who are equally excited about our mission. The Account Manager will be responsible for increasing revenues and subscriptions to the Digital Library and Shared Shelf, Artstor's collection management service. This position includes some travel (10%-30%), and requires a self-motivated, flexible, organized team player who thrives in an environment of constant change. Duties and Responsibilities: * Sales of Artstor digital content and tools by developing relationships with a diverse group of decision makers, including academic librarians, administrators and faculty members. * Prospect for new accounts introducing educational institutions, departments, and libraries to Artstor products and services. * Demonstrate digital products and tools, providing librarians and faculty members with useful information and strategies for promoting Artstor as a campus-wide resource and platform. * Work with team members to meet and exceed participation and revenue goals on an annual basis. * Communicate Artstor's mission, messages, and fees to potential customers. * Respond to inquiries, update customer information management tool and pipeline, negotiate basic terms of License Agreements, give remote demonstrations, and set up trial access. * Represent Artstor at conferences and other events. * Keeps up-to-date on various Artstor initiatives and developments and being able to communicate these initiatives to potential participants. * Additional special projects as assigned by managers and other senior staff members. Qualifications: * Two to three years of experience selling digital content or software solutions to librarians and other decision makers in higher education. * Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Library Science or Art History). * Experience in academic library or Web/software development fields. * Excellent communication skills in a variety of settings. * Attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to work well as a team member. * Comfortable with technology, including familiarity with metadata structures, trends, and Web development. * Exceptional organizational skills. * Able to perform independently, be self-motivated, adapt to constant change, and juggle multiple tasks with a positive attitude. * Strong commitment and interest in the use of images in an educational setting. Additional Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with the Artstor Digital Library and/or Shared Shelf. * Art, art history, or architectural background. * Business development, marketing, and/or academic library experience. * Working knowledge of image management software and database technology. * Experience with customer relationship management software (Talisma, Sales Force, or other). Artstor is an equal opportunity employer. Artstor offers a competitive salary and a collegial working environment. Our excellent benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision, life and accident, disability, and business travel insurance. Artstor also has pension accounts and an optional supplemental retirement saving plan. 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Cost: $250 Certificate Program, $200 Non Certificate Program through October 17 ($375 Certificate Program, $325 Non Certificate Program after October 17) Register Now! http://bit.ly/chs14data More information: http://sched.co/1kGKlvX Libraries and archives are increasingly responsible for curation of digital data. This includes not only acquiring and managing data but curation within the context of libraries and archives. This workshop will be an interactive event, including a combination of lecture, discussion, and also engagement with data creators and facilitating new forms of research through data use. It will provide participants with an introduction to the primary opportunities, challenges, principles and strategies for addressing data practical exercises. There are two registration options: Certificate Program, and Non-Certificate Program. Participants who wish to engage in a specific project of interest can work with an instructor to do so. These participants will receive a certificate of accomplishment from the School of Information and Library Science UNC-Chapel Hill and the Charleston Conference following the completion of their project work and approval from the supervising faculty. Tom Gilson Associate Editor, Against the Grain Co-Editor, ATG NewsChannel Head of Reference, Emeritus Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston, SC 29401 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-08 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We also have a three-year term position focusing primarily on development of the Hydra-based Avalon Media System for audio and video access and discovery . These positions will develop, code, test, and debug software (new and existing) -- particularly in the areas of library digital preservation, metadata, collections, discovery, scholarly projects, and repository services. They will typically work with senior staff, but may coordinate some projects independently. They will also design and implement basic technical solutions ensuring that business needs and requirements are met. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor?s degree or 2 years relevant experience for intermediate level, 4+ years experience considered a senior level 2. Previous experience with XML, JavaScript, and Ruby (or other object-oriented programming languages). 3. Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master?s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field. 2. Prior development experience with workflow software. 3. Familiarity with authentication/credential systems such as Shibboleth, Active Directory, and/or LDAP. 4. Experience with Library metadata standards such as METS, MODS, MARC, PREMIS, MIX, and/or Dublin Core. 5. Knowledge of various types of audio, video, image, text, and other media formats. 6. Experience with database technologies (such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and the SQL language) on enterprise level systems. 7. Knowledge of MVC web development frameworks, particularly Ruby on Rails. 8. Experience with repository software (such as DSpace, Greenstone, or Fedora). 9. Current or prior involvement with open source software project(s), as either code contributor or maintainer. 10. Experience with Library IT or IT in a higher education environment. For more information, interested applicants can view the full job description via Northwestern University's eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening IDs 23978, 24006, or 24165 (three-year term) at: ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-09 From nymaurer at NCSU.EDU Thu Oct 9 16:06:16 2014 From: nymaurer at NCSU.EDU (Nellie Maurer) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 16:06:16 -0400 Subject: Job Posting: Director of Visualization Services Message-ID: The NCSU Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of *Director of Visualization Services*. The NCSU Libraries offers advanced visualization spaces, services, and technologies that support university research and teaching in all disciplines. The Director of Visualization Services provides leadership in developing and advancing visualization services, collaborates with library colleagues in developing a visualization program, engaging research faculty, and creating tools and guides to enhance data visualization at NC State. Requires an ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field such as GIS; and at least one year of experience working in the area of information visualization, or comparable education and experience. The Libraries offers a highly competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience for this position. Librarians have non-tenure track faculty status (without levels of rank). Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; applications will be accepted until finalist candidates are selected. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Apply at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/42308 -- Nellie Maurer Recruiting Specialist NCSU Libraries http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/ Office: 919-513-3394 Fax: 919-513-2972 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-09 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tim at LIBRARYTHING.COM Thu Oct 9 17:32:51 2014 From: tim at LIBRARYTHING.COM (Tim Spalding) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 17:32:51 -0400 Subject: Job: Library developer at LibraryThing (telecommute) Message-ID: [Apologies for cross-posting] LibraryThing, the company behind LibraryThing.com and LibraryThing for Libraries ( https://www.librarything.com/forlibraries ), is looking to hire a crackerjack library developer/programmer. We like to think we make "products that don't suck," as opposed to much of what's developed for libraries. We've got some new ideas and not enough developers to make them. That's where you come in. ### Where? * Anywhere. LibraryThing is headquartered in Portland, Maine, but most of our technology employees are remote. ## Tangibles * LibraryThing is mostly non-OO PHP. You need to be a solid PHP programmer or convince us you can become one quickly. * You should be experienced in HTML, JavaScript, CSS and SQL. * We welcome experience with design and UX, Python, Solr, and mobile development. ## Intangibles * Execution is paramount. You must be a sure-footed and rapid coder, capable of taking on jobs and finishing them with diligence and expedition. * This is specifically a library-programming job. We're looking for programmers grounded in libraries, library technology and library data. * Creativity, diligence, optimism, and outspokenness are favored. * LibraryThing is an informal, high-pressure and high-energy environment. This puts a premium on speed and reliability, communication and responsibility. * Working remotely gives you freedom, but also requires discipline and internal motivation. ### Take the Quiz We have a simple quiz, developed back in 2011. If you can do it in under five minutes, you should apply for the job! If not, well, wasn't that fun anyway? The quiz is here: http://blog.librarything.com/thingology/2011/07/the-librarything-programming-test/ ### How to apply Feel free to send question to tim at librarything.com, or Skype chat me at LibraryThingTim. Please put "Library developer" somewhere in the subject line in any emails. To apply, send a resume. Skip the cover letter, and go through the blog post in your email, responding to the tangibles and intangibles bullet-by-bullet. Also include your solution to the quiz, and how long it took you. Anything under five minutes is fine. If it takes you longer than five minutes, we won?t know. But if you make it to interviews, they?ll involve some live coding of this sort, and will be painful for you. Thanks! Tim -- Check out my library at http://www.librarything.com/profile/timspalding ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-09 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lajamie at ND.EDU Fri Oct 10 11:11:15 2014 From: lajamie at ND.EDU (Lauren Ajamie) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:11:15 -0400 Subject: Job: Emerging Technologies Librarian at University of Notre Dame Message-ID: Hi everyone, The University of Notre Dame's Hesburgh Libraries are looking for an energetic, creative, collaborative, forward-thinking, and service-oriented individual for a new Emerging Technologies Librarian position. More info here: http://library.nd.edu/about/employment/documents/EmergingTechnologiesLibrarianPD_rev_000.pdf, and feel free to email me with any questions! Lauren --- *Lauren Ajamie* *Electronic Resources Librarian* *Hesburgh Libraries* *University of Notre Dame* 211 Hesburgh Library Notre Dame, IN 46556 *o:* 574-631-4329 *e: *lajamie at nd.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-10 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From waltcrawford at GMAIL.COM Mon Oct 13 11:07:41 2014 From: waltcrawford at GMAIL.COM (Walt Crawford) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 08:07:41 -0700 Subject: Cites & Insights 14:10 (October/November 2014) available Message-ID: The October/November 2014 issue of Cites & Insights (14:10) is now available for downloading at http://citesandinsights.info/civ14i10.pdf This two-column print-oriented version is 24 pages long. If you plan to read the issue online or on an ereader or tablet, you should download the 49-page single-column 6x9" version at http://citesandinsights.info/civ14i10on.pdf That's especially true this time, as the 48 tables that make up much of the content of this issue are wider and mostly have larger type in the single-column version making them easier to read. The issue consists of one essay: Intersections: Journals and "Journals": Taking a Deeper Look This essay builds on the July 2014 Cites & Insights investigation by including full article counts for the thousands of OA journals in Beall's lists (that is, those that actually publish articles!) and those published by OASPA members, extending the article counts back to 2011, and modifying the groups of journals to be more meaningful. It also introduces the rough numbers for the new set of Gold OA journals that will form the heart of Part 2 of this two-part essay (the December 2014 C&I), namely more than three thousand journals in the Directory of Open Access Journals as of May 7, 2014 that aren't in one of the other two sets, that do have enough English in the interface for me to analyze them and that are not on biology-related or human medicine-related topics. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-13 From information at EBOOKS2014.COM Mon Oct 13 12:31:17 2014 From: information at EBOOKS2014.COM (information at EBOOKS2014.COM) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:31:17 +0100 Subject: Re Discovery and Discoverability UCL Dec 3rd 2014 Message-ID: Discovery and Discoverability https://www.ucl.ac.uk/publishing/events/programme This is another event in UCL's series of seminars addressing new developments and topics in the library and publishing domain. It will focus on the one hand on the increasing provision of library based web discovery engines such as Summon, EDS and Primo, which are capable of supporting concurrent searching of very large data sets, either licensed or open access, and which are now in place in almost all university libraries in the UK. There is also uptake by others such as public libraries and archives and the general public through the "Access to Research" initiative supported by the PLS and the PA. Indeed it has been argued that such tools could eventually displace library catalogues altogether and are most certainly a significant new tool for information discovery. At the same time there is a clear and emerging need for publishers to address the issue of how they make their content discoverable in this increasingly digital world. Ideas and applications such as semantic enhancement, linked data, taxonomies and recommender systems are being touted as solutions but need work and investment to bring about. Publishers are also implementing their own discovery systems with enhanced or domain specific functions. So what lessons are to be learned from those providing discovery engines and what must publishers do to ensure their content achieves both prominence and relevance in the digital environment. This seminar will bring together specialists in providing and supporting discovery engines and publishers experience and guidance in delivering content. Delegates will understand more about discovery engines, how they are being deployed and used and how publishers are making their content findable in these environments. Speakers have already been agreed from the University of Huddersfield, the Publishers Licensing Society, Taylor and Francis, the Architectural Association, OCLC, 67Bricks, Editeur, UCL. The seminar will be at the usual UCL favourable rate of ?110 with a discounted rate for students. Please contact Malvia Plante at malvia.plante at ucl.ac.uk, attaching an application form if you would like to register. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-13 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jill.emery at GMAIL.COM Mon Oct 13 15:51:52 2014 From: jill.emery at GMAIL.COM (Jill Emery) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:51:52 -0700 Subject: Join us at ER&L 2015, Call for Proposals deadline 10/20 Message-ID: *Join us for Electronic Resources and Libraries Feb 22-25, 2015* The goal of the ER&L Conference is to bring together information professionals from libraries and related industries to improve the way we collect, manage, maintain, and make accessible electronic resources in an ever-changing online environment. We do this once a year at an in-person and online conference. The online Conference includes a blend of live sessions and sessions added to the online platform within 24 hours of presentation in Austin. *Still time to submit to Present by October 20* Our Call for Proposals is currently open and we invite you to submit to the 2015 Call for Proposals. ER&L is currently soliciting 45 sessions and 15 minute short talks. Submit today here: http://bit.ly/1sBkJup Looking for more information before submitting? View the 2015 Call for Proposals for all the details: http://electroniclibrarian.org/conference-info/2015call/ *Community Vote* The review of submitted proposals includes a peer review by our volunteer committees and an open community voting process. We encourage you to submit a proposal by Monday, 10/20 and to participate in the community vote scheduled for 10/22-10/24. 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Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst's students consists of Pell Grant recipients, and many more are first generation students; nearly half of our students are non-immigrant minorities. We seek candidates who have experience working in a multicultural environment and/or are interested in contributing to a diverse community. You will work with a cross-departmental team to make unique, rare, and culturally significant materials available online for the first time and to enhance existing systems for discovery and analysis: transcription and annotation tools for the Emily Dickinson manuscripts, geographic interfaces for the Kim-Wait Eisenberg Native American Literature Collection, and visualization tools for digital scholarship projects. The position provides an opportunity to experiment with emerging technologies in support of the library's mission to foster inquiry, discovery, and creation. The Web Developer will contribute to the overall development of the Amherst College Digital Collections infrastructure, including creating online discovery environments that allow users to search, analyze, visualize, and interact with digital collections and data; building tools for authoring and publishing digital works; and developing digital preservation functions. This position will also be responsible for developing selected digital scholarship projects for the library and the Amherst College Press. The Web Developer will work in concert with developers in the colleges Department of Information Technology, and in collaboration with library colleagues and faculty. Duties: Developing and implementing web applications across multiple environments and operating platforms Making recommendations for appropriate frameworks for application development and service delivery that take into account the cost of implementation, integration, support, and maintenance Assuring data integrity across storage and data assets Conducting maintenance, monitoring performance and security monitoring, and updating web, database, and ancillary services Adhering to established development methodology standards, practices, and procedures Troubleshooting and coordinating response to bugs, including effective management of help desk ticketing system responsibilities Working closely with teams from the colleges Department of Information Technology Creating technical and user documentation Prioritizing multiple tasks effectively Qualifications: Required: BA or better or 3+ years relevant experience Fluent in more than one server and client side programming language. Familiarity with Ruby, Python, JavaScript Excellent people skills, including a willingness to listen and an inclination to seek consensus. The diplomatic skills necessary to coordinate work among disparate people, personalities, and constituencies A commitment to service and a willingness to embrace the ideals and values of a multicultural liberal-arts college Preferred: Professional experience developing data-driven web applications as part of a team Experience developing web applications targeting mobile devices Demonstrated facility with standard design patterns for software development, such as Model-View-Controller or Service Oriented Architecture Familiarity with Digital Asset Management Systems and/or library metadata formats (e.g. MODS, DC) Demonstrated understanding of the humanities, digital scholarship, and academic culture Demonstrated talent in visual design and interaction design Experience in collaborative environments working with both technical and non-technical partners Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. 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The Fellows program offers a unique opportunity to a select group of M.L.S. and M.I.S. graduates who will receive the degree between September 2014 and August 2015. Fellows will be appointed at the rank of librarian for a two-year term from July 2015 through June 2017 (an option for January or September placement may be available, depending upon graduation date). Salary: $57,000 plus benefits package; professional development stipend up to $2,500 annually. The NCSU Libraries is particularly well known for its digital library programs, its technological advances, and its commitment to defining the future of librarianship. See vacancy announcement and application instructions at http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/epa/fellows15-17va *AA/EOE. 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The 2013 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 13, 2015. The conference explores how technology is applied within library settings and its impact on access and services for patrons. Academic, public, school, and special librarians are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Online Northwest seeks 45-minute panels, workshops, and presentations, or 5-minute lightning talks, on all topics relating to technology and libraries including: - Information discovery - Institutional repositories - Mobile computing - Electronic books and e-readers - Linked data and the Semantic Web - Cloud computing - Virtual research environments - User Experience Design - Web 3.0 - Library apps - Technology competencies - Augmented reality - Digital publishing Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome! *Submit Proposals: *http://onlinenorthwest.org/submit-a-proposal/ For more information and examples of past presentations, see our website: http://onlinenorthwest.org/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/onlinenw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinenorthwestconference?fref=ts *Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2014* ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-14 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Do you have information on how/whether these technologies are being used in a classroom environment. - What kind of inventory of the technologies do you have (assuming you circulate the materials)? - What kinds of technologies are you showcasing? - Is there student involvement in the technology selection process? If so, how are they involved? - Are you partnered with another department within your institution or with a vendor? - If you have pictures of your spaces, could you share them as well? Evviva Weinraub Director, Emerging Technologies & Services Oregon State University Libraries & Press ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-14 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you would like to submit your own project for consideration, please use the Submission form rather than the Nomination form. For further information, please contact committee co-chairs Alec Sonsteby at alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu and Jodie Borgerding at jborgerding80 at webster.edu. **Important note** All submissions will be acknowledged shortly after the submission deadline. If you submit a project for review and do not receive an acknowledgment after the submission deadline, please contact the PRIMO co-chairs with a request for verification that your submission was transmitted successfully. Alec Sonsteby & Jodie Borgerding Co-chairs, ACRL IS PRIMO Committee Sara O'Donnell User Experience Librarian University of Northern Colorado James A. Michener Library sara.odonnell at unco.edu ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-14 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Deadline: November 19, 2014 Email questions to: Mary Killian, killianm at wblib.org Mary Killian, Main Library Branch Manager West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI. 48323 PH: (248) 232-2307 FAX: (248) 232-2291 Email: killianm at wblib.org www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org West Bloomfield Township Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 248-682-2120 http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. 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As the Library?s senior systems administrator, the Linux Systems Administrator contributes to the overall development of the Library?s Web and digital library infrastructure and will help plan, select, and implement technologies to support the Library?s goal of anytime anywhere access to UIC?s scholarly information. This person will lead the unit in providing excellent customer service to UIC and University Library colleagues. To apply and see the full position description see https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=45428&job=information-technology-technical-associate-linux-systems-administrator-university-library Close date: October 26, 2014 Minimum Salary: $65,000.00 Key Responsibilities / duties: As the Library?s senior systems administrator, support the Library?s goal to provide quality resources and expertise to students, faculty and staff by: - Leading the Desktop and Server Administration Unit and supervise the work of the Assistant Systems Administrator, graduate assistant(s), and / or student assistant(s). - Provide technical leadership and mentoring - Deploy and maintain desktop computing systems in a mixed environment (Windows, Mac, Linux). - Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues with servers, networks, and storage. - Lead software upgrade and hardware deployment projects - Maintain and monitor system access controls and maintain system security in accordance with University policies - Liaise with campus IT organizations and governance bodies - Maintain and write systems documentation - Maintain knowledge of new and emerging technologies and techniques to propose and recommend new methods to improve manageability and reliability. - Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. - Install, patch, and maintain server, operating systems, services (e.g., Linux, Apache, MySQL) - Install, patch and maintain application packages (e.g., Open Journal System, DSpace, Solr, Fedora) - Write and maintain shell scripts Minimum Qualifications: 1. Any combination totaling two years from the following categories: a. progressively more responsible work experience in IT-related profession b. college course work in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: - 60 semester hours or Associate?s Degree equals one year - 90-120 semester hours or Bachelor?s Degree equals two years 2. Demonstrated experience as a Linux Systems Administrator. 3. Demonstrated experience administering Web servers and / or related systems such as Apache, Tomcat, RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), etc. To apply and see the full position description see https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=45428&job=information-technology-technical-associate-linux-systems-administrator-university-library ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-15 From niso-announce at NISO.ORG Wed Oct 15 14:39:21 2014 From: niso-announce at NISO.ORG (NISO) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:39:21 -0400 Subject: NISO November 12 Webinar: Keyword Search = "Improve Discovery Systems" Message-ID: NISO Webinar: Keyword Search = "Improve Discovery Systems" Date: November 12, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern time Event webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2014/webinars/improve_discovery/ =========================================================================== == ABOUT THE WEBINAR The "single search box" approach of web search engines like Google and Bing have forced libraries and system developers to rethink their whole approach to end-user searching for library and publisher resources and electronic content. Discovery systems are continuing to evolve from simple keyword search systems to more elaborate indexed discovery, new forms of usage-based discovery, and beyond. Because discovery of content is such a critical component of library services, understanding in what potential ways these systems will develop is critical for library staff, either when selecting a system or in seeking ways to improve the services. This webinar will cover some of the latest developments of library discovery systems as well as discuss the findings of the NISO research study, launched in early 2014 on the status of discovery systems, their potential future development directions, and the systems interoperability needs of these services. TOPICS AND SPEAKERS * Differential Discovery: Effect of Discovery on Online Journal Usage - John McDonald, Associate Dean, Collections, University of Southern California Libraries and Jason Price, Program Manager, Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC) * Library Resource Discovery: Next Steps - Marshall Breeding, Library Consultant, librarytechnology.org REGISTRATION Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 12:00 pm Eastern on November 12, 2014 (the day of the webinar). Discounts are available for NISO and NASIG members and students. NISO Library Standards Alliance (LSA) members receive one free connection as part of membership and do not need to register. (The LSA member webinar contact will automatically receive the login information. Members are listed here: http://www.niso.org/about/roster/#library_standards_alliance . If you would like to become an LSA member and receive the entire year's webinars as part of membership, information on joining is listed here: http://www.niso.org/about/join/alliance/.) All webinar registrants and LSA webinar contacts receive access to the recorded version for one year. Visit the event webpage to register and for more information: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2014/webinars/improve_discovery/ Cynthia Hodgson Technical Editor / Consultant National Information Standards Organization chodgson at niso.org 301-654-2512 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-15 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Common examples: Panels vs. Context + Display Suite? Workflow vs. Workbench? Field Collection vs. Field Group? This workshop covers what these tools do, how to use them, and, most importantly, how to choose the right option for your specific site. The morning session is suitable for anyone with even a little Drupal experience, while the afternoon session will be a little more specific and will help you answer practical questions. The fee for each workshop is $179 and you can register at http://internet-librarian.infotoday.com/2014/Register.aspx. We hope to see you there! Please contact me with any questions. mia culpas, etc. for cross-posting -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-16 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Practical Pre- & Post- conference options at ER&L* Our Workshop Committee has finalized a solid lineup of half-day workshop on useful and practical topics including these: --Excel for Librarians: Utilizing the Power of Excel to Track and Display Usage --Scholarly Publishing in Libraries: A How-To Workshop --Getting Everything Ezproxy has to Offer: Administration Tips, Customization Tricks and Assessment Insights --Understanding Your Users: Using Google Analytics and Forms at Your Library View the full workshop lineup: http://electroniclibrarian.org/conference-info/2015workshop/ *Last Call for Presenters -- Call for Proposals Deadline is Monday, 10/20!* ER&L comes alive with your participation as attendees, community voting, volunteering and presentations. We invite you to respond to our Call for Proposals, currently soliciting 45 Session proposal and New 15 minute Short Talk formats. View our Call for Proposals for all the details: http://electroniclibrarian.org/conference-info/2015call/ *Register at EARLY rates for ER&L by 11/10* Register today and attend the 10th Anniversary Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference in person or online. The conference is packed from Sunday's pre-conference workshops through Wednesday. If Austin travel won't work, consider attending ER&L online--join hundreds of people and 100 campuses and organizations enjoying ER&L online! http://electroniclibrarian.org/conference-info/erl2015/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-17 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Three concurrent informative sessions are offered throughout the day-long conference. * Public and academic libraries will be interested in Eric Larson's "Usability Testing Primo - After the Release Party, There's the After Party." * Academic libraries should check out "Developing Best Practices for Implementing a Web-Scale Discovery System" presented by Richard Guajardo, Kelsey Brett, and Frederick Young, or "Behind the Point-and-Click Discovery Tool: Integrating Critical Thinking in Finding Resources" presented by Rob Hallis. * Other sessions academic libraries may enjoy are "If We Only Knew Then... Implementing WorldCat Local" presented by Laura K. Wiegand, or Jill Locascio's "Two Birds, One Stone: Using the Implementation of EBSCO Discovery as an Opportunity to Improve Library Website Usability." Amigos members always can attend our online conferences free of charge as a benefit of membership. Non-members can take advantage of lower pricing. An individual non-member can attend for $89.99, while a group can register for $149.99. Check out the conference website for session schedules and descriptions. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-17 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jerickson at OUTSELLINC.COM Fri Oct 17 18:17:01 2014 From: jerickson at OUTSELLINC.COM (James Erickson) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:17:01 +0000 Subject: Outsell=?Windows-1252?Q?=92s_?=Library Benchmark Survey Message-ID: Last year, Outsell's survey of government, corporate, academic, healthcare and public libraries found that budgets increased by 5% and 63% of these budgets were dedicated to content. These and other useful benchmarks can be viewed by taking Outsell?s Information Management Benchmark Survey. 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Many thanks and regards, Perla ___________________________________________ Dr Perla Innocenti School of Culture and Creative Arts University of Glasgow 8 University Gardens Glasgow, UK, G12 8QH Email: perla.innocenti at glasgow.ac.uk ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-20 From 23eris at GMAIL.COM Mon Oct 20 11:46:56 2014 From: 23eris at GMAIL.COM (Heather Rayl) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:46:56 -0400 Subject: Program Registration Still Open for Midwest Region IOLUG Conference Message-ID: *Apologies for cross-posting.* *Register now * for the Fall IOLUG Conference on October 30th, and you could win a Nexus 7 tablet, a MaKey MaKey, or a Raspberry Pi B+! *Registration closes Monday, October 27th!!* *TLEUs and LEUs available! * Registration is now open for the Fall IOLUG Conference ? Library Hacks: New Roles, New Tech, New Spaces. The program will take place at Indiana Wesleyan University North campus in Indianapolis, IN on October 30th. Register online at http://www.iolug.org/. The IOLUG membership years runs from October 1 through September 30. If you plan to register at a member rate, you will need to renew and pay your membership at the same time. http://www.iolug.org/registration/registration.php We have an exciting program for you filled with tips and tricks for using the latest technologies and ideas in your libraries. Session topics include eReaders, LibGuides, technology training, and embedded library instruction, among others. The program is designed to introduce you to new technologies and ideas that librarians are implementing to make themselves and their libraries more relevant and engaging to those they serve. When: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 Where: Indiana Wesleyan University North, Indianapolis 3777 Priority Way South Drive Indianapolis, IN 46240 *A sample of scheduled sessions:* *Keynote Speaker* ? Lauren Magnuson, Systems and Emerging Technologies Librarian at California State University, Northridge as well as a Systems Coordinator for the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) Open-Source Your Library There has never been a better time for libraries interested in open-source software: server space is getting cheaper all the time, open-source communities are friendly, and libraries are working together to hack new services for their patrons. There are certainly challenges to getting started, such as knowing what kind of expertise your library might need, where you can get help, and how to choose open-source projects that will provide the biggest benefit for your library. At California State University, Northridge, we've set up a sandbox server that we use for experimenting with open-source software like Islandora and Guide on the Side. This presentation will discuss how your library can create an experimental sandbox for using open-source software, develop new skills and harness existing talents, and hack your library services for the better. *Putting Users First: Managing the LibGuides 2.0 Migration * with John Hernandez and Lauren McKeen, Northwestern University The release of LibGuides 2.0 by Springshare provides a key opportunity to re-evaluate how the library manages its system of research guides and take advantage of new functionality. Beginning in the summer of 2014, Northwestern University Library began its transition to LibGuides 2.0. This presentation will describe our process for managing change in a way that allows us to better integrate the user's perspective in our new and improved service. We will focus on how we gathered user feedback, from both students and staff, and how we plan to continue integrating their perspective moving forward. *On Demand Geeking * with Victoria Vogel, Amherst Public Library At Amherst Public Library we believe in providing technology assistance where it is needed. We tried scheduling computer training classes, but no one, or very few would sign up. So, instead the library advertises one-on-one technology assistance. Patrons can make appointments to meet with a reference specialist for a personalized consultation on their device or laptop. We will sit down with the person and troubleshoot simple computer problems, help them figure out how to use their new Windows 8 laptop, or how to get their downloadable audiobook to play on their device. There have been several instances where we have saved the patron quite a bit of money and aggravation by simply taking the time to listen to their particular problem and figuring out the best way to communicate the solution. One particularly moving encounter involved a patron with sight and hearing impairments who received assistance on using his iPad. Another involved an outreach patron who received a Kindle with his requested ebooks through outreach and was trained on how to use it. The service has been well received and has several repeat customers. *Best Practices for "Embedded" Library Instruction* With Mary Hricko, Kent State University This presentation will review strategies for teaching library instruction for blended/online courses. It will discuss important elements to consider for design and delivery with focus on such models as Quality Matters and Community of Inquiry. This presentation will discuss how to develop online learning objects when online instructors do not want to "embed" library instruction into their courses. Finally, this presentation offer suggestions for the development of interactive student activities to promote information literacy and information fluency. *ACPL Family App* With Kris Lill, Allen County Public Library Smart phones and other digital devices are the fastest growing tools with which our patrons of all ages engage. The rapidly increasing number of children, parents and care-givers using smart phones creates both a need and an opportunity for a mobile application presence that directly addresses this audience, inviting them into the life of the library. The ACPL Family App is designed for parents and caregivers of children of all ages, from birth all the way through elementary school. It?s intended to be used by adults and children together, promoting age?appropriate learning and literacy development. Participants at this session will learn about the ACPL Family App's unique features, its history and ongoing development, and its uses. SEAN SOCHA, MA, MLIS Librarian Coach 614.539.8800 (campus) 614.808.2125 (direct) HARRISON COLLEGE 3880 Jackpot Rd. Grove City, OH 43123 www.harrison.edu www.harrison.edu/Library *HireHarrison.com* *Reach a Harrison grad ? post your job today.* ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Alexander.Sonsteby at METROSTATE.EDU Mon Oct 20 16:24:19 2014 From: Alexander.Sonsteby at METROSTATE.EDU (Alexander Sonsteby) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:24:19 +0000 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? Message-ID: Hi, all, I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought institutional review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval to conduct informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By "informal" I mean that you don't record your test subjects, track their names or other personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in a database, etc. I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to write me off-list if you prefer. Thank you, Alec Alec Sonsteby, M.S. Associate Professor and Reference & Instruction Librarian (O) 651.793.1636 (F) 651.793.1615 alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu Metropolitan State University 645 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 www.metrostate.edu/library Like us on Facebook! ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dwallace at SLIS.UA.EDU Mon Oct 20 22:49:16 2014 From: dwallace at SLIS.UA.EDU (Wallace, Danny) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 21:49:16 -0500 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? Message-ID: Dear Alec, I?m a LIS research methods professor, not a practicing librarian, so my perspective may be a bit different from those of others. I recommend touching base with your institution?s HSRB for an interpretation. The procedure you have described isn?t all that informal and constitutes a fairly normal approach to human subjects research. My reading of 45 CFR 46 is that the ?Common Rule? is mute on this kind of research (see 45 CFR 46 section 46.101 (b) at http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.html). Generally speaking, universities tend to interpret 45 CFR 46 as meaning that research not explicitly exempted from the Rule must pass IRB review. Danny Danny P. Wallace Professor and EBSCO Chair of Library Service School of Library and Information Studies University of Alabama 501 Gorgas Library Box 870252 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252 Voice: 205-348-4610 Fax: 205-348-3746 dwallace at slis.ua.edu From: Alexander Sonsteby > Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries > Date: Monday, October 20, 2014 at 3:24 PM To: "WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU" > Subject: [WEB4LIB] Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? Hi, all, I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought institutional review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval to conduct informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By "informal" I mean that you don't record your test subjects, track their names or other personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in a database, etc. I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to write me off-list if you prefer. Thank you, Alec Alec Sonsteby, M.S. Associate Professor and Reference & Instruction Librarian (O) 651.793.1636 (F) 651.793.1615 alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu Metropolitan State University 645 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 www.metrostate.edu/library Like us on Facebook! ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-20 From poperol at GMAIL.COM Mon Oct 20 22:53:12 2014 From: poperol at GMAIL.COM (Laura Robbins) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:53:12 -0400 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Alec, When I've done usability studies, I don't request any personal data from my participants, and I do go through our IRB. Any human subjects research has to go through your IRB. Laura Pope Robbins Professor/Reference Librarian Dowling College On Oct 20, 2014, at 4:24 PM, Alexander Sonsteby < Alexander.Sonsteby at metrostate.edu> wrote: Hi, all, I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought institutional review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval to conduct informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By "informal" I mean that you don't record your test subjects, track their names or other personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in a database, etc. I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to write me off-list if you prefer. Thank you, Alec *Alec Sonsteby, M.S.* Associate Professor and Reference & Instruction Librarian (O) 651.793.1636 (F) 651.793.1615 alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu Metropolitan State University 645 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 www.metrostate.edu/library *Like us on Facebook!* ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-20 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-20 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From niso-announce at NISO.ORG Tue Oct 21 11:28:18 2014 From: niso-announce at NISO.ORG (NISO) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:28:18 -0400 Subject: NISO November Virtual Conference: Can't We All Work Together? Interoperability & Systems Integration Message-ID: NISO November Virtual Conference: Can't We All Work Together? Interoperability & Systems Integration Virtual conferences are 5-6 hour conferences held online in webinar-like formats, with occasional breaks in the schedule for participants. The longer length allows the depth of coverage of a conference coupled with the convenience of a webinar. Date: November 19, 2014 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Event webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2014/virtual/integration/ ABOUT THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Library systems have typically operated either in silos within their own institutions or have integrated only with other libraries' systems. Even the standards used by these systems have been library-specific. Today's networked environment, powered by the growing use of linked data, makes structured information accessible and discoverable via the Web and makes these traditional silos outmoded. Opportunities abound for libraries to make their data more accessible beyond their own walls as well as to utilize others' data and systems to offer new services. This virtual conference will survey some of the ways libraries have integrated their data and systems beyond the library walls and will explore some new projects and tools that offer ideas for the near future of interoperability. TOPICS AND SPEAKERS * Keynote Address - Carl Grant, Associate Dean, Knowledge Services & Chief Technology Officer, University of Oklahoma * Information Integration: Kuali OLE and other initiatives at Penn - Michael Winkler, Director, University of Pennsylvania University Libraries * Distributed Person Data - Violeta Ilik, Digital Innovations Librarian, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Galter Health Sciences Library, Chicago * Readers First Initiative - Jim Loter, Director of Information Technology, Seattle Public Library * Karma, a Data Integration Tool - Pedro Szekely, Project Leader/Research Associate Professor, Information Sciences Institute, University of Southern California * The Getty Vocabularies - Joan Cobb, IT Specialist Project Manager, Information Technology Services, The J. Paul Getty Trust * Roundtable Discussion: Moving interoperability beyond one-off projects REGISTRATION Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 4:00 pm Eastern on November 18, 2014 (the day before the virtual conference). Discounts are available for NISO members and students. All virtual conference registrants receive access to the recorded version for one year. Can't make it on the day of the virtual conference? All registrants receive access to the recorded version for one year. Take advantage of the Virtual Conference subscription package (www.niso.org/news/events/2014/virtual/#subscription ) for all six of the 2014 Virtual Conferences and save 33%. (Previously held 2014 virtual conferences available in recorded versions.) For more information and to register, visit the event webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2014/virtual/integration/ Cynthia Hodgson Technical Editor / Consultant National Information Standards Organization chodgson at niso.org 301-654-2512 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sjturner at GMAIL.COM Tue Oct 21 12:26:59 2014 From: sjturner at GMAIL.COM (Steven Turner) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:26:59 -0500 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Alec - we went through the IRB process here at Alabama for both general website usability as well as testing for specific properties like Libguides. Our administration requested that we do so, and we additionally want to publish our results. Users have unique identifiers for statistical analysis reasons but nothing that ties them to their personal identity. On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Alexander Sonsteby < Alexander.Sonsteby at metrostate.edu> wrote: > Hi, all, > > > I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought institutional > review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval to conduct > informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By "informal" I > mean that you don't record your test subjects, track their names or other > personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in a database, etc. > > > I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to > write me off-list if you prefer. > > > Thank you, > > Alec > > > *Alec Sonsteby, M.S.* > Associate Professor and Reference & Instruction Librarian > > (O) 651.793.1636 > (F) 651.793.1615 > alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu > > Metropolitan State University > 645 East Seventh Street > Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 > > www.metrostate.edu/library > *Like us on Facebook!* > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-20 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please reserve your room at the AT&T Center before the facility sells out: http://www.electroniclibrarian.com/conference-info/travelhotels *ER&L + Taylor & Francis Student Travel Award deadline Nov 5* Read more about this award open to students for travel and registration for ER&L 2015 in Austin, TX. http://electroniclibrarian.org/erlplus/tandfstudent/ *?Registration for Workshops + Early Rates thru Nov 10* http://electroniclibrarian.org/conference-info/erl2015/? ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From peter.murray at LYRASIS.ORG Wed Oct 22 09:43:12 2014 From: peter.murray at LYRASIS.ORG (Peter Murray) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:43:12 +0000 Subject: The Code4Lib Journal, Issue 26 is now available! Message-ID: The Code4Lib Journal, Issue 26 is now available! http://journal.code4lib.org/issues/issue26 Here is what you will find inside: Editorial Introduction: On Being on The Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee Kelley McGrath Behind the scenes of the The Code4Lib Journal... Archiving the Web: A Case Study from the University of Victoria Corey Davis The University of Victoria Libraries started archiving websites in 2013, and it quickly became apparent that many scholarly websites being produced by faculty, especially in the digital humanities, were going to prove very challenging to effectively capture and play back. This article will provide an overview of web archiving and explore the considerable legal and technical challenges of implementing a web archiving initiative at a research library, using the University of Victoria's implementation of Archive-it, a web archiving service from the Internet Archive, as a case study, with a special focus on capturing complex, interactive websites that scholars are creating to disseminate their research in new ways. Technical Challenges in Developing Software to Collect Twitter Data Daniel Chudnov, Daniel Kerchner, Ankushi Sharma and Laura Wrubel Over the past two years, George Washington University Libraries developed Social Feed Manager (SFM), a Python and Django-based application for collecting social media data from Twitter. Expanding the project from a research prototype to a more widely useful application has presented a number of technical challenges, including changes in the Twitter API, supervision of simultaneous streaming processes, management, storage, and organization of collected data, meeting researcher needs for groups or sets of data, and improving documentation to facilitate other institutions' installation and use of SFM. This article will describe how the Social Feed Manager project addressed these issues, use of supervisord to manage processes, and other technical decisions made in the course of this project through late summer 2014. This article is targeted towards librarians and archivists who are interested in building collections around web archives and social media data, and have a particula! r interest in the technical work involved in applying software to the problem of building a sustainable collection management program around these sources. Exposing Library Services with AngularJS Jakob Vo? and Moritz Horn This article provides an introduction to the JavaScript framework AngularJS and specific AngularJS modules for accessing library services. It shows how information such as search suggestions, additional links, and availability can be embedded in any website. The ease of reuse may encourage more libraries to expose their services via standard APIs to allow usage in different contexts. Hacking Summon 2.0 The Elegant Way Annette Bailey and Godmar Back Libraries have long been adding content and customizations to vendor-provided web-based search interfaces, including discovery systems such as ProQuest's Summon((tm)). Unlike solutions based on using an API, these approaches augment the vendor-designed user interface using library-provided JavaScript code. Recently, vendors have been implementing such user interfaces using client-centric model-view-controller (MVC) frameworks such as AngularJS, which are characterized by the use of modern software engineering techniques such as domain-specific markup, data binding, encapsulation, and dependency injection. Consequently, traditional approaches such as reverse-engineering the document model (DOM) have become more difficult or even impossible to use because the DOM is highly dynamic, the templates used are difficult to discern, the vendor-provided JavaScript code is both encapsulated and partially obfuscated, and the data binding mechanisms impose a strict separation of model and view that discourages direct DOM manipulation. In fact, practitioners have started to complain that AngularJS-based websites such as Summon 2.0 are very difficult to enhance with custom content in a robust and efficient manner. In this article, we show how to reverse-engineer the AngularJS-based Summon 2.0 interface to discover the modules, directives, controllers, and services it uses, and we explain how we can use AngularJS's built-in mechanisms to create new directives and controllers that integrate with and augment the vendor-provided ones to add desired customization and interactions. We have implemented several features that demonstrate our approach, such as a click-recording script, COinS and facet customization, and the integration of eBook public notes. Our explanation and code should be of direct use for adoption or as examples for other Summon 2.0 customers, but they may also be useful to anyone faced with the need to add enhancements to other vendor-controlled MVC-based sites. Parsing and Matching Dates in VIAF Jenny A. Toves and Thomas B. Hickey The Virtual International Authority File (OCLC Online Computer Library Center 2013) http://viaf.org is built from dozens of authority files with tens of millions of names in more than 150 million authority and bibliographic records expressed in multiple languages, scripts and formats. One of the main tasks in VIAF is to bring together personal names which may have various dates associated with them, such as birth, death or when they were active. These dates can be quite complicated with ranges, approximations, BCE dates, different scripts, and even different calendars. Analysis of the nearly 400,000 unique date strings in VIAF led us to a parsing technique that relies on only a few basic patterns for them. Our goal is to correctly interpret at least 99% of all the dates we find in each of VIAF's authority files and to use the dates to facilitate matches between authority records. Python source code for the process described here is available at https://github.com/OCLC-Developer-Network/viaf-dates. Mdmap: A Tool for Metadata Collection and Matching Rico Simke This paper describes a front-end for the semi-automatic collection, matching, and generation of bibliographic metadata obtained from different sources for use within a digitization architecture. The Library of a Billion Words project is building an infrastructure for digitizing text that requires high-quality bibliographic metadata, but currently only sparse metadata from digitized editions is available. The project's approach is to collect metadata for each digitized item from as many sources as possible. An expert user can then use an intuitive front-end tool to choose matching metadata. The collected metadata are centrally displayed in an interactive grid view. The user can choose which metadata they want to assign to a certain edition, and export these data as MARCXML. This paper presents a new approach to bibliographic work and metadata correction. We try to achieve a high quality of the metadata by generating a large amount of metadata to choose from, as well as by giv! ing librarians an intuitive tool to manage their data. Using Zapier with Trello for Electronic Resources Troubleshooting Workflow Meghan Finch Troubleshooting access problems is an important part of the electronic resources management workflow. This article discusses an opportunity to streamline and track troubleshooting using two web-based services: Trello and Zapier. Developing Applications in the Era of Cloud-based SaaS Library Systems Josh Weisman As the move to cloud-based SaaS library systems accelerates, we must consider what it means to develop applications when the core of the system isn't under the library's control. The entire application lifecycle is changing, from development to testing to production. Developing applications for cloud solutions raises new concerns, such as security, multi-tenancy, latency, and analytics. In this article, we review the landscape and suggest a view of how to be successful for the benefit of library staff and end-users in this new reality. We discuss what kinds of APIs and protocols vendors should be supporting, and suggest how best to take advantage of the innovations being introduced. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-22 From varnum at UMICH.EDU Wed Oct 22 16:17:46 2014 From: varnum at UMICH.EDU (Ken Varnum) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:17:46 -0400 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We [University of Michigan Library] applied for and obtained blanket IRB approval for that informal usability studies, though our definition of informal may include the recording of subjects. -- Ken Varnum | Web Systems Manager | University of Michigan Library varnum at umich.edu | @varnum | 734-615-3287 http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/varnum On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM, Alexander Sonsteby < Alexander.Sonsteby at metrostate.edu> wrote: > Hi, all, > > > I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought institutional > review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval to conduct > informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By "informal" I > mean that you don't record your test subjects, track their names or other > personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in a database, etc. > > > I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to > write me off-list if you prefer. > > > Thank you, > > Alec > > > *Alec Sonsteby, M.S.* > Associate Professor and Reference & Instruction Librarian > > (O) 651.793.1636 > (F) 651.793.1615 > alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu > > Metropolitan State University > 645 East Seventh Street > Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 > > www.metrostate.edu/library > *Like us on Facebook!* > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-20 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-22 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From amyvecchione at BOISESTATE.EDU Wed Oct 22 18:00:55 2014 From: amyvecchione at BOISESTATE.EDU (Amy Vecchione) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:00:55 -0600 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hello, At Boise State if the data is for internal review only we did not need to obtain an IRB, but we did document the testing with a form acknowledging that it was for internal review only. Now we have just completed a very large undertaking of usability testing including something like 10 different scripts and other types of data acquisition so that we CAN write about it. We do not obtain any identifying information nor demographic information so no one can be identified for their information. I've written a number of IRBs at my institution, so I've learned what they need and don't need. Thanks, Amy Amy Vecchione, Digital Access Librarian/Associate Professor http://works.bepress.com/amy_vecchione/ Albertsons Library, Boise State University, L212 http://library.boisestate.edu (208) 426-1625 On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 2:17 PM, Ken Varnum wrote: > We [University of Michigan Library] applied for and obtained blanket IRB > approval for that informal usability studies, though our definition of > informal may include the recording of subjects. > > > -- > Ken Varnum | Web Systems Manager | University of Michigan Library > varnum at umich.edu | @varnum | 734-615-3287 > http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/varnum > > On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM, Alexander Sonsteby < > Alexander.Sonsteby at metrostate.edu> wrote: > >> Hi, all, >> >> >> I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought >> institutional review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval >> to conduct informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By >> "informal" I mean that you don't record your test subjects, track >> their names or other personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in >> a database, etc. >> >> >> I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to >> write me off-list if you prefer. >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> Alec >> >> >> *Alec Sonsteby, M.S.* >> Associate Professor and Reference & Instruction Librarian >> >> (O) 651.793.1636 >> (F) 651.793.1615 >> alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu >> >> Metropolitan State University >> 645 East Seventh Street >> Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 >> >> www.metrostate.edu/library >> *Like us on Facebook!* >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2014-10-20 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-22 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-22 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hjarvis at BUFFALO.EDU Thu Oct 23 09:15:55 2014 From: hjarvis at BUFFALO.EDU (Jarvis, Hugh) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:15:55 +0000 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? Message-ID: Like Amy, we do not request IRB approval, similarly because we only use the information internally to improve our web projects. Sometimes we do record using Camtasia, and we do tally names, gender, age cohort, and academic/professional field in our rough notes. That insures we have a decent spread of subjects among the various age/gender/disciplinary persuasion and that we can quickly refer back to an individual study if needed, should additional tests surface a new factor to which we hadn?t been paying close attention. However none of these personal identifying details make it into our formal reports except as a rough tabulation to show we didn?t just speak to a very narrow population. We feel very comfortable with this approach, since our research goal is not to study people?s behavior, per se, and we have no intention of publicly disclosing the information we gather except in aggregate, without identifying details, and then only to internal clients. If we speak about our work at professional conferences, we only mention these studies in very general terms. I work out of our marketing and publications office, so I can?t speak for our central libraries? practice. Cheers, Hugh Hugh Jarvis (PhD, MLS) Cybrarian, University Communications 330 Crofts Hall ~ University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY USA 14260-7015 ph: 716- 645-4604 fax: 716-645-6969 email: hjarvis at buffalo.edu (preferred) ?Although it is true that only about 20 percent of American workers are in unions, that 20 percent sets the standards across the board in salaries, benefits and working conditions. If you are making a decent salary in a non-union company, you owe that to the unions. One thing that corporations do not do is give out money out of the goodness of their hearts.? Molly Ivins From: Amy Vecchione [mailto:amyvecchione at BOISESTATE.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 6:01 PM Subject: Re: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? Hello, At Boise State if the data is for internal review only we did not need to obtain an IRB, but we did document the testing with a form acknowledging that it was for internal review only. Now we have just completed a very large undertaking of usability testing including something like 10 different scripts and other types of data acquisition so that we CAN write about it. We do not obtain any identifying information nor demographic information so no one can be identified for their information. I've written a number of IRBs at my institution, so I've learned what they need and don't need. Thanks, Amy Amy Vecchione, Digital Access Librarian/Associate Professor http://works.bepress.com/amy_vecchione/ Albertsons Library, Boise State University, L212 http://library.boisestate.edu (208) 426-1625 On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 2:17 PM, Ken Varnum > wrote: We [University of Michigan Library] applied for and obtained blanket IRB approval for that informal usability studies, though our definition of informal may include the recording of subjects. -- Ken Varnum | Web Systems Manager | University of Michigan Library varnum at umich.edu | @varnum | 734-615-3287 http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/varnum On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM, Alexander Sonsteby > wrote: Hi, all, I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought institutional review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval to conduct informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By "informal" I mean that you don't record your test subjects, track their names or other personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in a database, etc. I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to write me off-list if you prefer. Thank you, Alec Alec Sonsteby, M.S. 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URL: From suzchap at UMICH.EDU Thu Oct 23 09:52:49 2014 From: suzchap at UMICH.EDU (Suzanne Chapman) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:52:49 -0400 Subject: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? In-Reply-To: <588F8DDC90A8234AA69ABA67D0F0A7BF1188DC0A@mb-nr1.itorg.ad.buffalo.edu> Message-ID: At the University of Michigan, we originally applied for exempt status and did get it but then through working with our IRB rep we discovered, like others in this thread, that for many of our studies we don't even need that because our IRB org has an option to self-determine as non-regulated...and many of our studies fall under "Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Activities - Non-Clinical" as described in table 3 on this page . On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Jarvis, Hugh wrote: > Like Amy, we do not request IRB approval, similarly because we only use > the information internally to improve our web projects. > > > > Sometimes we do record using Camtasia, and we do tally names, gender, age > cohort, and academic/professional field in our rough notes. That insures > we have a decent spread of subjects among the various > age/gender/disciplinary persuasion and that we can quickly refer back to an > individual study if needed, should additional tests surface a new factor to > which we hadn?t been paying close attention. > > > > However none of these personal identifying details make it into our formal > reports except as a rough tabulation to show we didn?t just speak to a very > narrow population. > > > > We feel very comfortable with this approach, since our research goal is > not to study people?s behavior, per se, and we have no intention of > publicly disclosing the information we gather except in aggregate, without > identifying details, and then only to internal clients. If we speak about > our work at professional conferences, we only mention these studies in very > general terms. > > > > I work out of our marketing and publications office, so I can?t speak for > our central libraries? practice. > > > > Cheers, > > Hugh > > > > *Hugh Jarvis* (PhD, MLS) > > Cybrarian, University Communications > > 330 Crofts Hall ~ University at Buffalo > > Buffalo, NY USA 14260-7015 > > ph: 716- 645-4604 fax: 716-645-6969 > > email: hjarvis at buffalo.edu (preferred) > > > > *?Although it is true that only about 20 percent of American workers are > in unions, that 20 percent sets the standards across the board in salaries, > benefits and working conditions. If you are making a decent salary in a > non-union company, you owe that to the unions. One thing that corporations > do not do is give out money out of the goodness of their hearts.? Molly > Ivins* > > > > *From:* Amy Vecchione [mailto:amyvecchione at BOISESTATE.EDU] > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 22, 2014 6:01 PM > *Subject:* Re: Institutional permission/approval for usability testing? > > > > Hello, > > > > At Boise State if the data is for internal review only we did not need to > obtain an IRB, but we did document the testing with a form acknowledging > that it was for internal review only. > > > > Now we have just completed a very large undertaking of usability testing > including something like 10 different scripts and other types of data > acquisition so that we CAN write about it. We do not obtain any identifying > information nor demographic information so no one can be identified for > their information. > > > > I've written a number of IRBs at my institution, so I've learned what they > need and don't need. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Amy > > > Amy Vecchione, Digital Access Librarian/Associate Professor > > http://works.bepress.com/amy_vecchione/ > > Albertsons Library, Boise State University, L212 > http://library.boisestate.edu > (208) 426-1625 > > > > On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 2:17 PM, Ken Varnum wrote: > > We [University of Michigan Library] applied for and obtained blanket IRB > approval for that informal usability studies, though our definition of > informal may include the recording of subjects. > > > > > -- > > Ken Varnum | Web Systems Manager | University of Michigan Library > > varnum at umich.edu | @varnum | 734-615-3287 > > http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/varnum > > > > On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM, Alexander Sonsteby < > Alexander.Sonsteby at metrostate.edu> wrote: > > Hi, all, > > > > I am writing to ask how many of your libraries have sought institutional > review board (IRB)/human subject review board (HSRB) approval to conduct > informal usability testing on your libraries' websites. By "informal" I > mean that you don't record your test subjects, track their names or other > personal identifiers (like student ID numbers) in a database, etc. > > > > I realize that this may be a sensitive topic for some, so feel free to > write me off-list if you prefer. > > > > Thank you, > > Alec > > > > *Alec Sonsteby, M.S.* > > Associate Professor and Reference & Instruction Librarian > > > > (O) 651.793.1636 > > (F) 651.793.1615 > alexander.sonsteby at metrostate.edu > > > > Metropolitan State University > > 645 East Seventh Street > > Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 > > > > www.metrostate.edu/library > > *Like us on Facebook!* > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-20 > > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-22 > > > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-22 > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-23 > -- Suzanne Chapman Head, User Experience Department University of Michigan | MLibrary 734-763-0246 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Turcotte) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:37:39 -0700 Subject: Films On Demand streaming problems In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi, I tried to view several FOD today and was unable to access the films - I could only access a blank screen - no spinner, until I went in and enabled a tracking program that I had disabled earlier called Kaltura - its for widgets, open source and video players. Everything works fine now. I don't know if this will help. Dawna Turcotte Regional Librarian Northern Lights College, BC Canada On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Chris Zagar < chris.zagar at estrellamountain.edu> wrote: > Two weeks ago, Films On Demand changed to a new video player. Since that > time, we?ve been having major problems being able to access their streaming > video, most often receiving nothing more than the video page with a spinner. > > > > We have a ticket open with them to trace further, but they it?s not a > general issue. Has anyone else been running into the same problem, or is > it really just mostly us? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Chris Zagar > > Systems Librarian > > Estrella Mountain Community College > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-23 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From slknight at EIU.EDU Thu Oct 23 16:45:00 2014 From: slknight at EIU.EDU (Stacey L Knight Davis) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:45:00 +0000 Subject: Films On Demand streaming problems In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Kaltura does do some tracking for analytics, but it?s main purpose is not tracking. It is a large streaming video service. My campus started using them about a year ago. http://corp.kaltura.com/ Stacey Knight-Davis Head of Library Technology Services Health Science Librarians of Illinois President, 2012-2014 Booth Library Eastern Illinois University Office Phone: 217-581-7549 Charleston, IL 61920 Library Technology Services: 217-581-6091 http://works.bepress.com/stacey_knight-davis/ From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of D. Turcotte Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 3:38 PM To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Films On Demand streaming problems Hi, I tried to view several FOD today and was unable to access the films - I could only access a blank screen - no spinner, until I went in and enabled a tracking program that I had disabled earlier called Kaltura - its for widgets, open source and video players. Everything works fine now. I don't know if this will help. Dawna Turcotte Regional Librarian Northern Lights College, BC Canada On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Chris Zagar > wrote: Two weeks ago, Films On Demand changed to a new video player. Since that time, we?ve been having major problems being able to access their streaming video, most often receiving nothing more than the video page with a spinner. We have a ticket open with them to trace further, but they it?s not a general issue. Has anyone else been running into the same problem, or is it really just mostly us? Thanks. Chris Zagar Systems Librarian Estrella Mountain Community College ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-23 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-23 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hewlett at USFCA.EDU Thu Oct 23 16:58:13 2014 From: hewlett at USFCA.EDU (Norma Jean Hewlett) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:58:13 -0700 Subject: Films On Demand streaming problems In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I just had no trouble opening 3 films through our library website. I'm using FireFox 30.0 on a desktop pc running Windows 7. Jean Hewlett University of San Francisco hewlett at usfca.edu On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 1:37 PM, D. Turcotte wrote: > Hi, > > I tried to view several FOD today and was unable to access the films - I > could only access a blank screen - no spinner, until I went in and enabled > a tracking program that I had disabled earlier called Kaltura - its for > widgets, open source and video players. Everything works fine now. I don't > know if this will help. > > Dawna Turcotte > Regional Librarian > Northern Lights College, BC Canada > > On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Chris Zagar < > chris.zagar at estrellamountain.edu> wrote: > >> Two weeks ago, Films On Demand changed to a new video player. Since that >> time, we?ve been having major problems being able to access their streaming >> video, most often receiving nothing more than the video page with a spinner. >> >> >> >> We have a ticket open with them to trace further, but they it?s not a >> general issue. Has anyone else been running into the same problem, or is >> it really just mostly us? >> >> >> >> Thanks. >> >> >> >> Chris Zagar >> >> Systems Librarian >> >> Estrella Mountain Community College >> ============================ >> >> To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib >> >> Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ >> >> 2014-10-23 >> > > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-23 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sandeep.bhavsar at GMAIL.COM Thu Oct 23 23:40:26 2014 From: sandeep.bhavsar at GMAIL.COM (Sandeep Bhavsar) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:10:26 +0530 Subject: Films On Demand streaming problems In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Has any one tried MediaMosa software. SB sent from my smartphone @ vodafone On Oct 23, 2014 10:21 PM, "Chris Zagar" wrote: > Two weeks ago, Films On Demand changed to a new video player. Since that > time, we?ve been having major problems being able to access their streaming > video, most often receiving nothing more than the video page with a spinner. > > > > We have a ticket open with them to trace further, but they it?s not a > general issue. Has anyone else been running into the same problem, or is > it really just mostly us? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Chris Zagar > > Systems Librarian > > Estrella Mountain Community College > ============================ > > To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib > > Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ > > 2014-10-23 > ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In particular, one of Kaltura?s JavaScript files that has been cached locally from a previous video play calls a routine on their main page before the DOM is setup, where the JavaScript in that function tries to pull an element and get its classname and ends up erroring off and killing the video player, leaving nothing but the spinner. If you see this behavior, check the JavaScript console of your browser to see if this is the line blowing up: var clipBool = document.getElementById('ctl00_MainContent_clipBool').className; If so, you?ve got the same problem. I?ve reported it to them and have our EZproxy server setup to proxy local and remote users with logic to patch around it for now, so we?re back in business. Chris Zagar Systems Librarian Estrella Mountain Community College ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-24 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In a front-facing role, the Senior Implementation manager partners with institutions to translate legacy data and cataloging workflows into the Shared Shelf environment. The manager is also responsible for supporting our sales team as a Shared Shelf product expert; acting as a resource in the areas of product features. Responsibilities * Independently manages multiple and complex migrations; including setting user expectations and communicating/resolving issues as they arise. * Owns and champions customer implementation goals, and builds long-lasting relationships with customers that characterize partnership and trust. * Analyzes and maps legacy data to Shared Shelf metadata schema. * Advises institutions on how their data and vocabulary terms will be processed into Shared Shelf and provides data clean up recommendations prior to import. * Manages internal (Technology) and external (institutions) resources to ensure project deadlines are kept on schedule * Provides sales support to the sales team, including participating in sales calls and attending in person visits, and providing training to the sales team on new features. Required skills: * Technical ability that allows for the deep understanding of Shared Shelf (particularly the database design, import tools, vocabulary term matching tools) * Deep knowledge of relational databases and XML * Deep knowledge of common metadata schemas --- particularly VRA Core 4 (restricted and unrestricted schemas) as well as Dublin Core. * Familiarity with LIDO, MODS, METS desirable. * Project management experience * Experience managing multiple projects * Experience managing projects with cross-functional teams * Ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences * Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills * Comfortable presenting to large, diverse audiences Artstor is an equal opportunity employer. Artstor offers a competitive salary and a collegial working environment. Our excellent benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision, life and accident, disability, and business travel insurance. Artstor also has pension accounts and an optional supplemental retirement saving plan. Nominations and applications, including a cover letter, resume and salary requirements should be emailed to: careers at artstor.org. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-24 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From a.j.p.van.den.brekel at MED.UMCG.NL Sat Oct 25 14:11:22 2014 From: a.j.p.van.den.brekel at MED.UMCG.NL (Guus van den Brekel) Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:11:22 -0400 Subject: Call for Papers Emerging Technologies in Academic Libraries 2015 (ETMACL15 Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From announce at DUBLINCORE.NET Sun Oct 26 08:27:26 2014 From: announce at DUBLINCORE.NET (DCMI Announce) Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 05:27:26 -0700 Subject: DCMI/ASIS&T webinar: The Learning Resource Metadata Initiative, describing learning resources with schema.org, and more? Message-ID: DCMI/ASIS&T webinar with Phil Barker & Lorna Campbell of Cetis, UK ******************Please excuse the cross postings****************** *Join DCMI/ASIS&T for our joint November webinar:* --*Title:* *The Learning Resource Metadata Initiative, describing learning resources with schema.org , and more?* --*Date:* 19 November, 2014 --*Time: *10:00am-11:15am EST (UTC 15:00) World Clock: http://bit.ly/1pKiCUj --*Event webpage:* http://dublincore.org/resources/training/ *or* https://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/Webinar-DCMI-11-19-2014-register.html ======================================================================== *ABOUT THE WEBINAR:* The Learning Resource Metadata Initiative (LRMI) is a collaborative initiative that aims to make it easier for teachers and learners to find educational materials through major search engines and specialized resource discovery services. The approach taken by LRMI is to extend the schema.org ontology so that educationally significant characteristics and relationships can be expressed. In this webinar, Phil Barker and Lorna M. Campbell of Cetis will introduce schema.org and present the background to LRMI, its aims and objectives, and who is involved in achieving them. The webinar will outline the technical aspects of the LRMI specification, describe some example implementations and demonstrate how the discoverability of learning resources may be enhanced. Phil and Lorna will present the latest developments in LRMI implementation, drawing on an analysis of its use by a range of open educational resource repositories and aggregators, and will report on the potential of LRMI to enhance education search and discovery services. Whereas the development of LRMI has been inspired by schema.org, the webinar will also include discussion of whether LRMI has applications beyond those of schema.org. *SPEAKERS:* *Lorna Campbell* has worked in the domain of open education technology and interoperability standards for over fifteen years and has contributed to the development of a number of learning resource metadata specifications. Phil and Lorna were commissioned by Creative Commons to manage the third phase of the Learning Resource Metadata Initiative. LRMI is co-led by Creative Commons and the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)--now the 501(c)(3) arm of the Association of American Publishers. *Phil Barker* is a research fellow at Heriot-Watt University who has worked supporting the use of learning technology in Higher Education for twenty years. For much of this time he has worked with Lorna M. Campbell as part of Cetis. 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This is an > unpaid internship opportunity. > > *What We're Offering* > > - Interns will have the opportunity for practical application of > archives and library skills. > - Course credit and letters of recommendation will be provided upon > request. > - Interns will also receive the opportunity > ? to attend > > ?professional training ? > workshops and classes outside of LHA > - Interns will be supervised by professional librarians and other > archives > ? professional? > staff > - ?Lunch will be provided? > > > *Requirements* > > - Avail > ?ability? > ? > for a > ?t leas > ?t > one full > ?8/hr week day > per week. > - ?C > ompletion of *core * > ?Library Science > ?/Archives Management? > courses > - Familiarity with cataloging > ?, database data entry? > and archival processing > - Skilled in the use of MS Office and/or Google Docs and regular > office equipment > ?(copier, scanner, etc)? > - ?Accustomed to working in a Windows/PC environment > > > *COLLECTION AREAS* > > *?Collection Processing? & Cataloging? (?* > *Periodicals* > *?, Video? Tape?, Books?? ) ?* > ? > ? > Intern will process incoming donated materials?, ?update cataloging > records, prepare collections for ?off-site storage ?and contribute to the > collection management meetings & creation of the operating procedures > manual. > ? > > *?Online Public Access Catalog (?* > *OPAC?)? Project* > > Interns will perform database cleanup in a variety of collections and > contribute to the design, testing and launch of the LHA?s new OPAC. > > *?Audio Digitization* > > Interns will assist with the cataloging, digitization, indexing and > re-housing of > ?spoken word and oral history ? > audio tapes. > > ? > ?*Web Development* > > ?Interns will work in a team with professional web developers to overhaul > the LHA website. Students will have the opportunity to attend coding > courses and access other web-development related instruction? > ? > ?. 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If you are looking to join an organization with a track record of success, come join us at NC LIVE and help build the next generation of libraries in North Carolina. The *NC LIVE Systems Librarian *work as part of a seven-person team of librarians and information technology professionals, the Systems Librarian will provide technical and project leadership for creatively solving shared problems and advancing digital library collections and services across the entire spectrum of libraries in North Carolina. The successful candidate will also find innovative ways to support teammates and contribute to the shared success of NC LIVE. See vacancy announcement and application instructions at: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa/ncl_va -- Nellie Maurer Recruiting Specialist NCSU Libraries http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/ Office: 919-513-3394 Fax: 919-513-2972 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-29 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nymaurer at NCSU.EDU Wed Oct 29 15:29:35 2014 From: nymaurer at NCSU.EDU (Nellie Maurer) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:29:35 -0400 Subject: Job Posting: Director of Communication Strategy, Raleigh, NC, USA Message-ID: Job Posting: Director of Communication Strategy Raleigh, NC, USA The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the Director of Communication Strategy. The Director shapes the Libraries? ongoing communications and public relations strategy, connecting the NCSU Libraries with key target audiences including students, faculty, the university community, the public, and supporters. The Director leads the Libraries? communications and external relations team of two staff members?a publications director and a graphic designer?plus student assistants, and works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the library and with University Communications to further position the NCSU Libraries as a leader in library and educational innovation. The Libraries offers a highly competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience for this position. Librarians have non-tenure track faculty status (without levels of rank). Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; applications will be accepted until finalist candidates are selected. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. 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Much more than a make it and take it the Maker Space provides the tools, instruction, and company of others that inspire and enable creative making. The programs are most popular with teens and young adults but can include all ages. Lego programming for young children for example is a popular activity for this age group Maker. Maker program participant activities range from learning Fine Art Painting skills to creating Ancient Astronomical Instruments and everything in between. Co-creaters and subject experts may collaborate to build robots, a new business, 3-D graphic T-shirts, or bicycle sculpture. It's not just primarily physical doing that happens at the Maker Space. Teens Maker workshops can include poetry making, writing workshops, language coding and other intellectual pursuits. Participants will receive excellent resources that they can begin using immediately to plan and present a Maker-station and Space program of their own. *Online Workshop 12 hours Overall * *Enroll today at http://www.artmuseums.com/makerspace.htm * Unit 1-This week we will explore the definition of MakerSpace. We will look at specific examples in various libraries and begin to learn how to create one yourself in your own library. Unit 2-Week 2 we will continue to look at techniques for creating a maker-station, tools and supplies you will need and how to locate materials and experts to facilitate programming. Safety issues will also be addressed. Designing space. What skills do participants learn? Unit 3-The best of Makerspace Programming ideas. This week we will look at libraries that have been successful in creating effective workspace programming in their libraries. What do they know, that will help you? Unit 4-Sorting programs using Age, Interest, and Budget as a factor. 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I have created a brief, unstructured survey where you can share your experiences using any or all of these services ? any feedback would be welcome. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete and can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ContentEnrichmentSurvey Thank you for your feedback, and if you have any additional questions or suggestions please feel free to contact me off-list. Yelena Gordiyenko | Integrated Library Systems Administrator ygordiyenko at dclibraries.org Douglas County Libraries | Philip S. Miller 100 S. Wilcox | Castle Rock, CO 80104 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-30 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Under the direction of the Information Technology Librarian, this position will provide primary web application development support for the Library?s initiatives. We?re committed to providing an outstanding user experience and are looking for someone with the technical skills and motivation to help us achieve it! *Responsibilities * Configure, maintain, customize, and extend the Library?s use of Drupal. Use PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, XML, Javascript, and other related technologies to maintain and create web applications. Develop integration with vendor-based APIs and web services. Collect and analyze analytics and other user behavior data to inform design decisions. Conduct user testing. Research and utilize emerging web technologies, principles, and standards. Produce technical documentation. Participate in the strategic planning for the Library?s website and the initiatives and priorities of the Library IT Department. Plan and manage projects. Collaborate with other Library and University staff. For more information about this position see http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/employment-opportunities. *Qualifications * Bachelor?s degree in information technology, information science, computer science, or related area. One year of web application development experience. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Demonstrated skill developing data-driven web applications using PHP, SQL, HTML, and CSS. Experience using Drupal to administer websites, develop custom modules, and create themes and templates. Ability to utilize and design APIs and web services. Ability to learn and apply new web technologies and concepts. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks. Self-motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented. Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. Preferred qualifications include experience developing applications for libraries; knowledge of metadata standards, version control tools, user interface design, and methods and applications for analyzing user behavior and system usability; strong desire to use open source applications and contribute solutions to the open source community; familiarity with mobile-first design principles; familiarity with ColdFusion. *Salary * $53,000-$57,000 annually and full university benefits that include excellent health, life insurance, and retirement plans; tuition remission; and 22 days of annual leave, 14 holidays, personal and sick days. The position is contingent on funds being available at the time of hire. To Apply: Fully complete the online application and upload one document containing a *cover letter* and *resume*. This position is open until filled. *Equal Employment Opportunity * *Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.* ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-31 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From GilsonT at COFC.EDU Fri Oct 31 16:23:11 2014 From: GilsonT at COFC.EDU (Gilson, Thomas V) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:23:11 +0000 Subject: Charleston Conference Live Streaming Schedule Message-ID: The Charleston Conference is excited to offer select sessions as an open access live feed through UStream. See the schedule below, and visit http://www.ustream.tv/channel/charleston-conference at the times listed to watch the live presentations. Thursday, November 6, 2014: 8:15 - 9:00 AM* Being Earnest in the New Normal Keynote Presentation from Anthea Stratigos, CEO, Outsell, Inc. 3:15 - 4:00 PM Swets: What is Going On in Our Industry? Discussion of the Swets Bankruptcy by Dan Tonkery, CEO, Content Strategy Friday, November 7, 2014: 8:45 - 10:00 AM What Faculty Want Librarians to Know Panel presentation moderated by James J. O'Donnell, University Librarian, Arizona State University. Panel members are Christine Fair, Georgetown University; Timothy Johnson, College of Charleston; Phil Richerme, Joint Quantum Institute. 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Privacy in the Digital Age: Publishers, Libraries, and Higher Education Panel presentation moderated by Joseph J. Esposito, CEO, Processed Media. Panel members are Todd Carpenter, NISO; Helen Cullyer, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; Tracey Mitrano, Cornell University. Saturday, November 8, 2014 11:45 - 12:15 PM Augment It! Wear It! Print It! New Technologies for Today's Libraries Presentation by Rick Anderson, University of Utah; A. Jay Harrison, Mav6; and Heather Staines, SIPX. *All times are EST. View the conference schedule at http://2014charlestonconference.sched.org/ for more details on each session. Contact Leah Hinds with questions at leah at katina.info. (We apology in advance for multiple postings.) Tom Gilson Associate Editor, Against the Grain Co-Editor, ATG NewsChannel Head of Reference, Emeritus Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston, SC 29401 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2014-10-31 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: