Year: 2011

Yale Adopts Open Access Policy for Digitized Images

Yale University has adopted an open access policy for digitized images from its museums, archives, and libraries. Yale has also launched the Discover Yale Digital Commons, which has over 250,000 images.

Here's an excerpt from the announcement:

The goal of the new policy is to make high quality digital images of Yale's vast cultural heritage collections in the public domain openly and freely available.

As works in these collections become digitized, the museums and libraries will make those images that are in the public domain freely accessible. In a departure from established convention, no license will be required for the transmission of the images and no limitations will be imposed on their use. The result is that scholars, artists, students, and citizens the world over will be able to use these collections for study, publication, teaching and inspiration.

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Programmer Analyst at University of Chicago Library

The University of Chicago Library is recruiting a Programmer Analyst (two-year position) for its Integrated Library Systems unit. Degree: "Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field OR a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of professional programming experience required."

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 087068):

The Programmer Analyst will maintain and develop software applications for use by library patrons and staff, especially the Library's resource discovery layer. Work under supervision with clearly defined goals, but is expected to be self-motivated, work well in a team, have strong analytical skills, be able to creatively solve problems, and communicate clearly.

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A Canadian Museum’s Guide to Developing a Digital Licensing Agreement Strategy

The Canadian Heritage Information Network has released A Canadian Museum's Guide to Developing a Digital Licensing Agreement Strategy.

Here's an excerpt:

This book was written to provide information, from the unique perspective of Canadian museums, on how to develop a digital licensing agreement strategy. This second edition continues along this stream to provide a unique Canadian perspective as museums dive into the global scene of licensing their content. I hope to inform you about legal rights and obligations in licence agreements, creating your licensing agreement strategy, negotiating the best licences to meet your needs, lowering your legal liability when licensing and sharing content, and the variety of licensing arrangements which may be used.

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Automation Services/Application Specialist at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library (City of Falls Church) is recruiting an Automation Services/Application Specialist. Degree: MLS. Salary: $54,042 +.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

There is a full time Automation Services/Application Specialist position available with the City serving the Mary Riley Styles Public Library and providing General Government application support. This position is responsible for ensuring the availability of all critical tasks necessary to allow the library smooth operation of all automation components in its daily operations both for staff and the public (in house and remotely) and ensuring the availability of all critical application systems and overall technology production support of the General Government IT critical business application systems in conjunction with the IT network and desktop staffing. The work is performed under the general supervision of the General Government’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and library work delegation by the Library Director.

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Digitisation Audiovisual Materials Heritage Institutions: Models for Licenses and Compensations

Images for the Future has released Digitisation Audiovisual Materials Heritage Institutions: Models for Licenses and Compensations (English summary).

Here's an excerpt from the announcement:

While digitising for preservation purposes has been permitted since 2004 under strict conditions in accordance with Art. 16n of the Dutch Copyright Act, for the reutilisation of digitized material (e.g. on websites or by means of retransmission by radio or television) permission must be sought and obtained from large numbers of rights holders. For large digitisation projects, such as Beelden voor de Toekomst (Images for the Future), this means a rights clearance operation of dizzying proportions. In addition, digitisation projects face great uncertainty with regard to the level of the copyright license fees due. Given this background the Images for the Future consortium has commissioned the Institute for Information Law (hereinafter IViR) to investigate models for licenses and fees for mass digitisation projects.

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Front-End Web Developer/Designer, NYPL Labs

The New York Public Library is recruiting a Front-End Web Developer/Designer, NYPL Labs. Degree: Bachelor's degree in Web Development, Computer Science, Digital Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Work will be situated in midtown Manhattan within NYPL's larger web group, but will focused on projects that break new ground in digital humanities research and/or facilitate new forms of networked participation in library activity. Projects may range from building crowdsourcing tools for enhancing library collections, rethinking established genres such as archival finding aids, or developing multi-modal (potentially cross-institutional) digital archives of special collections material.

Some projects will be proof-of-concept prototypes aimed at hatching ideas that might eventually be applied more broadly across the library, others will be fully realized applications that become staple resources in the NYPL web environment. All will place you at the intersection of scholarly, library and technological innovation taking place at one of the world' greatest public research institutions, tapped into one of the worlds largest and most creatively dynamic urban populations.

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Preserving Your Personal Digital Memories Webinar Released

The National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program and the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services have released a webinar on Preserving Your Personal Digital Memories. (Note that the gotowebinar codec is required.)

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

Many people want to keep their digital photographs, videos and other files as long-term personal and family memories. This is a fairly new challenge, as until recently most personal documentation was in a hard copy or other analog format. . . .

NDIIPP staff member Bill LeFurgy drew from the program's personal digital archiving guidance in providing practical tips for identifying, selecting, organizing and storing personal digital collections. Over 500 organizations and individuals participated in the webinar, which was held as part of national Preservation Week.

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Digital Archivist at MIT Libraries

The MIT Libraries are recruiting a Digital Archivist. Degree: MLS/MLIS or master's in history or relevant subject/field. Salary: $51,000 minimum.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

DIGITAL ARCHIVIST, MIT Libraries, to join the innovative, service-oriented staff of the Institute Archives and Special Collections in support of acquisition, preservation, management, and access to digital collections. The focus of this position is a direct outcome of the Institute's 'Digital MIT' initiative and the Libraries' strategic direction that prioritizes MIT-produced content, unique material, and born-digital and digitized collections. Will define and apply the methodology and standards of archival best practices to born-digital and digitized archival collections in collaboration with other units within the Libraries and the Institute; and implement processes for acquisition, description, access, preservation, and future migration of digital collections and lead the effort to develop policies and technical standards for MIT digital content creators. Will also develop plans, specifications, procedures, and manuals to support the collection and management of digital archival content and work with library and Institute staff to define best practices and procedures related to archival digital content management and to determine specifications for a digital repository that meets the management, access, and preservation needs of archival collections, including administrative records.

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Library of Congress and Sony Music Entertainment Launch National Jukebox

The Library of Congress and Sony Music Entertainment have launched the National Jukebox.

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

The Library of Congress and Sony Music Entertainment today unveiled a new website of over 10,000 rare historic sound recordings available to the public for the first time digitally. The site is called the "National Jukebox" (www.loc.gov/jukebox/).

Developed by the Library of Congress, with assets provided by Sony Music Entertainment, the National Jukebox offers free online access to a vast selection of music and spoken-word recordings produced in the U.S. between the years 1901 and 1925. . . .

The agreement for the National Jukebox grants the Library of Congress usage rights to Sony Music’s entire pre-1925 catalog—comprising thousands of recordings produced by Columbia Records, OKeh, and Victor Talking Machine Co. among others – and represents the largest collection of such historical recordings ever made publicly available for study and appreciation online. . . .

Visitors to the National Jukebox will be able to listen to available recordings on a streaming-only basis, as well as view thousands of label images, record-catalog illustrations, and artist and performer bios. In addition, users can further explore the catalog by accessing special interactive features, listening to playlists curated by Library staff, and creating and sharing their own playlists. . . .

The website will showcase special interactive features as well, including a digital facsimile of the 1919 edition of the famous opera guide "Victrola Book of the Opera," which describes more than 110 operas, including illustrations, plot synopses and lists of recordings offered in that year. Features include the book’s original text, a comparison of the different interpretations of the most popular arias of the period, and streamed recordings of nearly every opera referenced in the book.

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Hindawi Sells 12 Open Access Journals to Springer

Hindawi has sold 12 open access journals to Springer Science+Business Media.

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

In a move that will expand its open access offering, Springer Science+Business Media (Springer) has acquired twelve journals from Hindawi Publishing Corporation in an asset deal. The journals include seven titles published in cooperation with the European Association for Signal Processing, four mathematics journals and one in medicine. . . .

The takeover of the twelve journals is scheduled for the end of March 2011. Hindawi will continue to publish approximately 200 other open access journals.

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Support Systems Analyst at the Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library

The Northern Arizona University's Cline Library is recruiting a Support Systems Analyst. Degree: with designated experience, Associate's, Bachelor's, none, or equivalent combination. Salary: $41,600-$43,600.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job ID: 558722):

Cline Library is a fast-paced, technology rich environment. The Support Systems Analyst will support students, faculty and staff in the use of library technology. This employee will answer help desk calls, be available to work one-on-one with individuals in the moment on technology issues, and conduct training sessions for staff and student employees. The SSA must be available to participate in an on call rotation that requires being available during all library hours of assigned rotation.

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Applications Systems Analyst at the Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library

The Northern Arizona University's Cline Library is recruiting an Applications Systems Analyst. Degree: with designated experience, Associate's, Bachelor's, none, or equivalent combination. Salary: $44,200-$46,200.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job ID: 558747):

The Cline Library's online presence is a diverse set of technologies, frameworks, and products; delivering information, services and tools; to students, faculty, and patrons; prioritizing usability, accessibility, compatibility, and maintenance. The Application Systems Analyst will participate in developing web-based services and tools in response to the needs of the library's users, proactively evaluating new and existing technologies and practices to anticipate and implement those solutions. The ASA will plan, design and analyze user requests and requirements for the implementation and development of the Cline Library's main and mobile website, and SharePoint sites. This position requires a broad set of technical, problem solving, and communication skills.

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Managing and Sharing Data: Best Practice for Researchers

The UK Data Archive has released a new edition of Managing and Sharing Data: Best Practice for Researchers.

Here's an excerpt from the announcement:

To support researchers in producing high quality research data for long-term use, the UK Data Archive has revised and expanded its popular and highly cited Managing and Sharing Data: best practice for researchers, first published in 2009.

The new third edition is 36 pages covering:

  • why and how to share research data
  • data management planning and costing
  • documenting data
  • formatting data
  • storing data
  • ethics and consent issues
  • data copyright
  • data management strategies for large investments

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Web Developer at Tufts University’s Tisch Library

Tufts University's Tisch Library is recruiting a Web Developer. Degree: B.S in Computer Science or B.S. in other degree plus sufficient relevant experience.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job requisition number: 57433):

Under the direction of the Manager of Library Information Technology Services, the Web Developer has primary responsibility for the development, configuration, and maintenance of the library web content management system, Drupal, serving public-facing library websites, a staff intranet portal, and anticipated project web sites. Using HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL Databases, AJAX, XML, Drupal modules, and other technologies, the Web Developer creates dynamic database-based applications to meet departmental as well as user needs. The Web Developer develops custom modules and web services to provide new functionality for the content management system including integration with other services such as library systems and the campus learning management system, Sakai.

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Open Data: UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Adopts EPSRC Policy Framework on Research Data

The UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which is "the main UK government agency for funding research and training in engineering and the physical sciences," has adopted the EPSRC Policy Framework on Research Data.

Here's an excerpt from the document:

This policy framework sets out EPSRC's expectations concerning the management and provision of access to EPSRC-funded research data. EPSRC recognises that a range of institutional policies and practices can satisfy these expectations, and encourages research organisations to develop specific approaches which, while aligned with EPSRC's expectations, are appropriate to their own structures and cultures.

The expectations arise from seven core principles which align with the core RCUK principles on data sharing. Two of the principles are of particular importance: firstly, that publicly funded research data should generally be made as widely and freely available as possible in a timely and responsible manner; and, secondly, that the research process should not be damaged by the inappropriate release of such data.

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Digital Services Librarian at University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries are recruiting a Digital Services Librarian. Salary minimum $40,526. Degree: MLS.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries seek a creative, experienced, team-oriented professional to serve as Digital Services Librarian for the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center (UWDCC).

Working with UWDCC and other library staff and faculty, the successful candidate will coordinate the formulation and implementation of policies and standards for descriptive, structural, technical, and administrative metadata that are used to support the production and management of, and access to, the Libraries' digital collections. The Digital Services Librarian will work with librarians, faculty, and other project partners to determine appropriate methods of developing metadata for the libraries' digital collections, train project participants in all areas of metadata creation, and collaborate with appropriate librarians and working groups to advise on the application of current and emerging metadata standards to facilitate access to and preservation of digital content.

The Digital Services Librarian is responsible for overseeing the implementation of UWDCC's metadata strategies, profiling existing standards to meet current needs. This position will also collaborate in the development of metadata workflow processes; manage metadata entry, quality control, and data exports performed by UWDCC student and other staff; and coordinate production schedules with Reformatting Unit, ensuring efficient and timely workflows to meet project deadlines.

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Harvard Graduate School of Design Adopts Open Access Policy

The Harvard Graduate School of Design has adopted an open access policy.

Here's an excerpt from the policy:

The Faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Design is committed to disseminating the fruits of its research and scholarship as widely as possible. In keeping with that commitment, the Faculty adopts the following policy: Each Faculty member grants to the President and Fellows of Harvard College permission to make available his or her scholarly articles and to exercise the copyright in those articles. More specifically, each Faculty member grants to the President and Fellows a nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license to exercise any and all rights under copyright relating to each of his or her scholarly articles, in any medium, provided that the articles are not sold for a profit, and to authorize others to do the same. The policy applies to all scholarly articles authored or co-authored while the person is a member of the Faculty except for any articles completed before the adoption of this policy and any articles for which the Faculty member entered into an incompatible licensing or assignment agreement before the adoption of this policy. The Dean or Dean’s designate will waive application of the license for a particular article or delay access for a specified period of time upon express direction by a Faculty member.

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Web Administrator at New York University Libraries

The New York University Libraries are recruiting a Web Administrator.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting number: 20092315):

Assist management/staff with planning implementation of Division-wide web based information and library service initiatives. Administer Division's web site(s) and supervise maintenance of site; ensure adherence to University styles, standards and policies for public communications and information security. Create new and modify existing scripts/code; troubleshoot and debug codes; collaborate with Division's staff (Librarians, IT, digital library developers, etc.) to generate/enhance web based services. Stay up-to-date on current practices and trends and maintain technical skills through attending workshops, seminars, classes and conferences. Collaborate with departmental contributions on information and service needs; develop project plans and schedules for site changes to meet client deadlines and/or department goals; monitor progress and revise plans. Communicate with department contributors regarding NYU web policies, web security and other web-related information. Administer the Division's content management system for web content (OmniUpdate) and work closely with the Libraries Web services developer to design, create and implement new web services for staff and patrons.

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Current News: Twitter Updates for 5/5/11

  • Barnes & Noble to Release New E-reader, According to Securities Filing, http://engt.co/mvGpIi
  • eBooks: Almost 4 Million Editions from Open Library Now Include OCLC Numbers and Direct Access to WorldCat Bibliographic Records, http://bit.ly/lyOLXt
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Three Persistent Identifier Studies Released

The Knowledge Exchange has released three persistent identifier studies:

Here's an excerpt from the announcement:

The studies have aimed to overcome the confusing variety of existing persistent identifier systems, by analysing the current national URN:NBN and other identifier initiatives; by providing guidelines for an international harmonized persistent identifier framework that serves the long-term preservation needs of the research and cultural heritage communities, and advise these communities about a roadmap to gain the potential benefits. This roadmap also includes a blueprint for an organisation for the distribution and maintenance of the Persistent Identifier infrastructure

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Web Developer (Web Software Specialist) at University of Texas at Arlington Library

The University of Texas at Arlington Library is recruiting a Web Developer (Web Software Specialist). Monthly salary: $3,125 negotiable.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting no. 11-01-28-01-9847):

Write advanced web authoring code, and test/ implement web applications, databases and web pages, for the Library's multiple websites. Work as part of a team and collaborate with Library program areas and University faculty in the development and implementation of web applications, databases and web pages for the Library's complex primary website, digital collection websites (such as Tejano Voices) and related websites (such as the GIS and Scholarly Communication websites). Work with Library program areas and the user community to gather and document business requirements, conduct process analysis, and draft conceptual designs to develop web applications, databases and web pages for new Library websites. Create technical specifications and detailed web application design documentation based on the analysis of specific Library program areas and University faculty website and web application requirements. Work on multiple web projects with competing deadlines. Administration of the MySQL database platform and the Library's web test and production servers. Work with Digital Library Services (DLS) team and other Library staff on a routine basis to provide 2nd level technical support to resolve issues relating to the Library's primary website, digital collections and other websites, resource discovery tools and web application problems, such as web form malfunctions, MySQL database errors and issues, and web pages that incorrectly display.

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