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Heidrun Wiesenmüller | 1 Feb 09:09
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Call for Papers: Workshop on Classification and Subject Indexing in Library and Information Science (Hildesheim, Germany)

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***         LIS'2012           ***

The workshop on Classification and Subject Indexing in Library and 
Information Science (LIS'2012) is held in conjunction with the 36th 
Annual Conference of the German Classification Society (GfKl 2012) 
Hildesheim, Germany, August 1 to 3, 2012.

http://www.gfkl2012.de

The Workshop on Library and Information Science (LIS'2012) solicits 
contributions on the role of classification and data analysis in this 
domain. Topics in these area include but are not limited to:

- Open Access to classification systems: How can we provide a 
sustainable classification infrastructure?
- Classification and subject indexing in the context of catalogs and 
resource discovery systems
- Linked (subject) data (E.g. Faceted classification and Linked Data 
architectures: a happy alignment?)
- Classification, Subject indexing and the Semantic Web (E.g. Taxonomies 
and Semantic Web Ontologies: how closely are they related to each other?)
- Automatic and manual methods in Classification and Subject indexing 
(E.g. Mappings, concordances, heuristics)
- Subject retrieval in multilingual, multicultural environments
- Serendipity in library collections and digital libraries

Talks in this workshop can be given in English or German.

Important Dates
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Joseph Lucia | 2 Feb 22:56
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Marc Fields & Bad Data

Please pardon my list-jacking for an off-topic solicitation. But read on if you work in a library setting
and are also a musician. And please share this message with your colleagues & extended professional network.

Marc Fields & Bad Data is a "floating members" ensemble of librarian musicians who perform in an eclectic
array of styles from folk & bluegrass to blues, straight ahead jazz, & old time & original rock.

We played at an ACRL reception sponsored by Lyrasis at the Philadelphia conference last year.  We will be
taking the show on the road again next year for ACRL in Indianapolis and we will possibly be playing a
Mid-Atlantic warm-up gig or two before that.

We're looking for some new members to fill gaps, especially a keyboard player, but we are open to all comers
who are reasonably competent players comfortable enough to perform with confidence in front of a good
sized audience. Though I emphasized keyboard, if you fiddle or pluck (or play the squeezebox) with any
degree of skill, feel free to step forward. We're also interested in anyone who can sing in tune and on time,
harmony or lead. Horn players are a bit more of a challenge, though if we get a few volunteers for those
instruments we might be able to throw together some charts for a brass thing. We have a strong sax player
already who is our main jazz guy.

A couple of links to some original library-themed tunes from last year's ACRL gig are below.  The audio's not
great because it comes from a little camera mic, but you'll get the idea. Please contact me directly if
you're interested in putting your hat in the ring for the next Marc Fields extravaganza. You won't regret
it -- a great time was had by all last time around.

VuFind Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yemQ-NBb0SI
Paper Jam (excerpt): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z9BWoctv6w
245 (MARC Tags Rule): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnvwdHuDp68

*************
Joe Lucia
University Librarian
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Carol Bean | 3 Feb 16:55
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Code4Lib Journal Issue 16 is now available!

(with apologies for cross-posting, especially if you have already received
the news!)

It is my pleasure to announce that Issue 16 of the Code4Lib Journal has
been published.

Please go to http://journal.code4lib.org/issues/issue16 for these excellent
articles:

Editorial Introduction <http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/6616>

Carol Bean

The winter months bring us festivities like Mardi Gras. Here at the
Code4Lib Journal, we present you with a veritable feast to indulge in as
our mid-winter festival offering. Consume slowly, to fully appreciate the
myriad flavors and enjoy the richness of the fare.
Creating a Seamless Cross-Platform Online Experience for Mobile
Users<http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/6223>

Katherine Lynch

In creating a mobile-optimized website for Drexel University Libraries, we
have strived to preserve the seamless transition between platforms that our
desktop users experience. We employ separate technology and coding
solutions to make Drupal, WordPress, and HTML sections mobile optimized,
while continuously improving the mobile user experience in terms of design,
usability, and site performance. This paper details how, through extensive
research, design, and development, we found the best solution for creating
a steady mobile experience for our users.
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Jennifer Olson | 6 Feb 15:58
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Re: Marc Fields & Bad Data

Sorry, didn't mean  to post that to the whole list.  Monday morning...

Jennifer

On 2/6/2012 9:43 AM, Jennifer Olson wrote:
> Hi Joe--
>
> You may wish to post this on MLA-L, the music library association 
> listserv.  (musiclibraryassoc.org has instructions) We have our own 
> big band for conferences, and some amazing musicians.
>
> Best,
>
> Jennifer Olson
>
>
> On 2/2/2012 4:56 PM, Joseph Lucia wrote:
>> Please pardon my list-jacking for an off-topic solicitation. But read 
>> on if you work in a library setting and are also a musician. And 
>> please share this message with your colleagues&  extended 
>> professional network.
>>
>> Marc Fields&  Bad Data is a "floating members" ensemble of librarian 
>> musicians who perform in an eclectic array of styles from folk&  
>> bluegrass to blues, straight ahead jazz,&  old time&  original rock.
>>
>> We played at an ACRL reception sponsored by Lyrasis at the 
>> Philadelphia conference last year.  We will be taking the show on the 
>> road again next year for ACRL in Indianapolis and we will possibly be 
>> playing a Mid-Atlantic warm-up gig or two before that.
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Jennifer Olson | 6 Feb 15:43
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Re: Marc Fields & Bad Data

Hi Joe--

You may wish to post this on MLA-L, the music library association 
listserv.  (musiclibraryassoc.org has instructions) We have our own big 
band for conferences, and some amazing musicians.

Best,

Jennifer Olson

On 2/2/2012 4:56 PM, Joseph Lucia wrote:
> Please pardon my list-jacking for an off-topic solicitation. But read on if you work in a library setting
and are also a musician. And please share this message with your colleagues&  extended professional network.
>
> Marc Fields&  Bad Data is a "floating members" ensemble of librarian musicians who perform in an eclectic
array of styles from folk&  bluegrass to blues, straight ahead jazz,&  old time&  original rock.
>
> We played at an ACRL reception sponsored by Lyrasis at the Philadelphia conference last year.  We will be
taking the show on the road again next year for ACRL in Indianapolis and we will possibly be playing a
Mid-Atlantic warm-up gig or two before that.
>
> We're looking for some new members to fill gaps, especially a keyboard player, but we are open to all comers
who are reasonably competent players comfortable enough to perform with confidence in front of a good
sized audience. Though I emphasized keyboard, if you fiddle or pluck (or play the squeezebox) with any
degree of skill, feel free to step forward. We're also interested in anyone who can sing in tune and on time,
harmony or lead. Horn players are a bit more of a challenge, though if we get a few volunteers for those
instruments we might be able to throw together some charts for a brass thing. We have a strong sax player
already who is our main jazz guy.
>
> A couple of links to some original library-themed tunes from last year's ACRL gig are below.  The audio's
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DCMI Announce | 7 Feb 19:55
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CfP (2nd notice): DC-2012 International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications

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DC-2012 Call for Participation (2nd Notice)
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International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications:
"Metadata for Meeting Global Challenges"

3-7 September 2012, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

DC-2012 will explore the global, national and regional roles of metadata in
addressing global challenges such as food security, the digital divide, and
sustainable development. Metadata plays a significant role globally in
information systems shaping how we know, monitor and change social and
governmental systems affecting everything from the environment, human
rights and justice to education and peace. DC-2012 will bring together in
Kuching the community of metadata scholars and practitioners to engage in
the exchange of knowledge and best practices in developing languages of
description to meet these global challenges.

DC-2012 is part of Knowledge Technology Week 2012 in Malaysia.  For more
information, see
http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/index/pages/view/ktw2012.
 Collocated events include:

--DC-2012 International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications
--PRICAI 2012 The 12th Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial
Intelligence
--PRIMA 2012 The 15th International Conference on Principles and Practice
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Sara Brownmiller | 7 Feb 21:41
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Job announcement: Programmer, University of Oregon Libraries

The University of Oregon Libraries invites applications for a full-time Analyst Programmer in the
Systems Department.   This position provides high level programming and technological solutions for the
development, enhancement, and maintenance of the library's digital collections, digital research
projects, instruction-related web applications, frequently using database-driven websites, and
internal workflow automation.
More information about this position, and application procedures, is available at http://jobs.uoregon.edu/classified.php?id=4050
Application deadline is February 24, 2012.
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Sara Brownmiller  . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Oregon Libraries
Director, Library Systems . . . . . . . 1299 University of Oregon
Women's Studies Librarian . . . . . . Eugene, OR 97403-1299
snb <at> uoregon.edu . . . . . . . . . . . .  541-346-2368 (voice)
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Vinaya Tripuraneni | 8 Feb 18:41

Position Announcement - Library Technology Coordinator

Please excuse cross-postings.

#3147 - Library Technology Coordinator, Assistant Professor/Librarian
The University of La Verne invites applications for a Library Technology Coordinator (Assistant
Professor/Librarian), a non-tenure track 12-month faculty appointment.

The responsibilities of this position include administering and providing technical support for all
aspects of library technology including the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library
system; design, operation and maintenance of specialized library systems, electronic resources,
proxy server, mobile apps, OPAC, LINK+, ILLIAD, ERM, OCLC, link resolver, research databases, library
intranet, etc.; assisting the University Librarian with technology planning and project
implementation; serving as primary liaison with the university's Office of Information Technology to
coordinate the maintenance of computer labs, staff computers, smart classrooms, peripherals, library
wireless and other instructional equipment; supervising one full-time staff member (Electronic
Services Technician); serving as backup for library website maintenance; serving as technical support
liaison to database and online service providers; extracting and compiling a wide range of statistical
data related to software, hardware and online resource usage on a monthly basis; providing database or
technology consultation to library users using multiple formats (in-person, e-mail, phone, and chat);
developing, promoting, and delivering effective training, instruction, seminars and workshops;
maintaining a program of professional development.

Required: ALA accredited master's degree in Library Science; minimum two years academic library and
technology experience especially with library integrated systems such as Innovative Interfaces,
administering web-based solutions using CSS, HTML, XML and related technologies; an understanding of
the MARC record; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to function flexibly in a
team environment; excellent interpersonal and training skills (online and face to face); ability to
troubleshoot applications.  Must be self directed, flexible and adaptable to change, analytical,
creative, and results and customer service oriented.

Preferred: Experience supporting document delivery, cataloging, interlibrary loan, or other library
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DCMI Announce | 9 Feb 00:24
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NISO/DCMI Joint Webinar -- Karen Coyle: "Taking Library Data From Here to There"

*** Please excuse the cross-posting ***

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NISO/DCMI Joint Webinar on February 22: Taking Library Data From Here to There
DATE: February 22, 2012
TIME: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern (18:00-19:30 UTC)
INFORMATION & REGISTRATION:
http://www.niso.org/news/events/2012/dcmi/library_data/
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ABOUT THE WEBINAR

Libraries have been creating metadata for resources for well over a
century. The good news is that library metadata is rules-based and
that the library cataloging community has built up a wealth of
knowledge about publications, their qualities, and the users who seek
them. The bad news is that library practices were fixed long before
computers would be used to store and retrieve the data. Library
cataloging practice continues to have elements of the era of printed
catalogs and alphabetized cards, and needs to modernize to take
advantage of new information technologies. This metadata, however,
exists today in tens of thousands of databases and there is a large
sigh heard around the world whenever a librarian considers the need to
make this massive change.

As with all large problems, this one becomes more tractable when
broken into smaller pieces. Karen Coyle will present her "five stars
of library data," an analysis of the changes needed and some steps
that libraries can begin to take immediately. She will also discuss
the "open world" view of the linked data movement and how this view
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Tomas Baiget | 12 Feb 12:24
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Future trends in ICT for information units

Dear colleagues, 

El profesional de la información (IF=0.375, SJR=0.027) 
http://www.elprofesionaldelainformacion.com
publishes an article by Marshall Breeding (h=17), 
http://www.directorioexit.info/ficha2683
director for Innovative Technology and Research at Vanderbilt University Library and Executive
Director of the Vanderbilt Television News Archive, 
in its current issue.

--
Breeding, Marshall. “Current and future trends in information technologies for information
units”. El profesional de la información, 2011, v. 21, n. 1, pp. 9-15.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3145/epi.2012.ene.02
--

Abstract: With the increasing dominance of electronic content and digital collections in academic
libraries, the capabilities lacking in the current slate of automation systems has increasingly become
an obstacle to progress. A new generation of digital services platforms for libraries is emerging,
designed to provide a more comprehensive approach to the management and access to all formats of library
materials: print, electronic and digital. These new systems involve a modernization of technology,
embracing service-oriented architectures, availability for APIs to facilitate interoperability
with external systems, support for task workflows more aligned with current operational realities, and
more tightly coupled discovery interfaces that deliver access to library collections and services in a
more unified and comprehensive manner. These new products, emerging in this era of cloud computing, have
been designed for deployment through software as a service and rely on highly shared data models.

The article is available in open access on both EPI web sites:
http://www.elprofesionaldelainformacion.com/breeding-english.pdf
and
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