Month: May 2011

Digital Resources Librarian at Illinois Institute of Technology Law Library

The Illinois Institute of Technology Law Library is recruiting a Digital Resources Librarian. Degree: MLS.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 0600962):

Manages the Library's electronic resources, including e-journals, e-resource package plans, and other electronic content. Creates bibliographic records, maintains e-journal coverage information in the ILS and ERM, and resolves authorization and authentication issues for e-resources. Evaluates new technologies related to digital content. Manages the creation and maintenance of an institutional repository and other Library digitization projects. Supervises one library specialist.

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Budget Cut Impacts: University of California’s SLASIAC Task Force Interim Report

The University of California’s SLASIAC Library Planning Task Force has released the draft University of California Systemwide Library and Scholarly Information Advisory Committee Library Planning Task Force Interim Report.

Here's an excerpt:

Based on estimates developed by staff, the Task Force anticipates that:

  • As a result of the combined effects of the obligation to fully fund the retirement system and to absorb a cut of $500 million to $1 billion in State funding, the libraries may experience budget reductions of as much as $52 million, or 21 percent of their current budget base, over the next six years. To put this into perspective, this cut is greater than the total library budget of any single UC campus, and roughly equivalent to the budgets of three of our mid-sized campuses, all AAU members.
  • As a result of ongoing increases in the prices charged by publishers for scholarly material in both print and digital formats, the libraries will likely lose the equivalent of $17 million in buying power over the same period. This is equivalent to the current library materials budgets of two mid-sized campuses, and means a reduction in the systemwide acquisition rate of about 200,000 items per year.
  • Existing library facilities will run out of space for new materials over the next 5-7 years (some are already at capacity) even as demand increases for extended hours and services and technologically well-equipped and flexible learning environments in the libraries’ prime campus locations.

Read more about it at "UC Libraries Must Increase Sharing to Weather Cuts."

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Automation and Technical Services Manager at Kanawha County Public Library

The Kanawha County Public Library [Charleston, West Virginia] is recruiting an Automation and Technical Services Manager. Degree: "MLS Degree from an ALA accredited college or university BS/BA in Computer Science, MIS, related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience."

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Automation and Technical Services Manager plans, directs and manages the implementation of information technology system wide to include maintenance and security of all Library servers, LAN/WAN, telecommunications, hardware, ILS and other major 3rd party software, phone system and other miscellaneous peripheral information system equipment, and contractual and grant-funded services; and plans, directs and manages the acquisition, processing and cataloging of materials in all formats for the library system and serves as the SirsiDynix Symphony cataloging information consultant to Kanawha County School SirsiDynix librarians.

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PROTECT IP Act Introduced in Senate

Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have introduced the PROTECT IP Act (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act) in the Senate.

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

The Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act, or PROTECT IP Act, follows bipartisan legislation introduced in 2010, which won the unanimous support of Senate Judiciary Committee members. The PROTECT IP Act narrows the definition of a rogue website, while ensuring that law enforcement can get at the "worst-of-the-worst" websites dedicated to selling infringing goods. Copyright infringement and the sale of counterfeit goods reported cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs, as well as billions of dollars in lost tax revenue for federal, state and local governments. . . .

The PROTECT IP Act will provide law enforcement with important tools to stop websites dedicated to online piracy and the sale of counterfeit goods, which range from new movie and music releases, to pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Key updates to the PROTECT IP Act include:

  • A narrower definition of an Internet site "dedicated to infringing activities";
  • Authorization for the Attorney General to serve an issued court order on a search engine, in addition to payment processors, advertising networks and Internet service providers;
  • Authorization for both the Attorney General and rights holders to bring actions against online infringers operating an internet site or domain where the site is "dedicated to infringing activities," but with remedies limited to eliminating the financial viability of the site, not blocking access;
  • Requirement of plaintiffs to attempt to bring an action against the owner or registrant of the domain name used to access an Internet site "dedicated to infringing activities" before bringing an action against the domain name itself;
  • Protection for domain name registries, registrars, search engines, payment processors, and advertising networks from damages resulting from their voluntary action against an Internet site "dedicated to infringing activities," where that site also "endangers the public health," by offering controlled or non-controlled prescription medication.

Read more about it at "Leahy's Protect IP Bill Even Worse Than COICA," "The 'PROTECT IP' Act: COICA Redux," and "Senate Bill Amounts to Death Penalty for Web Sites."

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Computer & Network Tech II at University of California Santa Barbara Library

The University of California Santa Barbara Library is recruiting a Computer & Network Tech II. Degree: "Education and/or background in web development or computer science." Salary: $3,751-$4,688 per month.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Under the supervision of the Programming Manager (CNT III/Supr) enhances, designs and implements Library web applications with an emphasis on user-oriented design. Works with library staff and others to build, customize, secure, install, and maintain web applications. Provides programming support for websites, existing web applications and all digital library initiatives. Responsible for maintenance, enhancement, upgrading, security and deployment of Drupal based applications. Performs SQL programming of queries for spatial and text searching across multiple distributed databases. Provides operational support for web applications. Provides programming and implementation for non-web based system software in support of the department and other campus systems. Following direction from supervisor researches and tests software to enhance services such as digital asset management systems, workflow management and collaboration systems, digital preservation and digital repository systems.

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E-Reserves and Copyright: Proposed Injunction in Cambridge University Press et al. v. Patton et al. Case

Cambridge University Press and other plaintiffs have submitted a proposed injunction in the Cambridge University Press et al. v. Patton et al. case. The trial starts on 5/16/11.

Here's an excerpt:

II. Subject only to the provisions of Paragraph III hereof, GSU shall be and is permanently enjoined and restrained from creating, reproducing, transmitting, selling, or in any manner distributing, or assisting, participating in, soliciting, encouraging, or facilitating the creation, reproduction, download, display, sale, or distribution in any manner of, copies, whether in hard copy format, digital or electronic computer files, or any other format, of any and all Works without permission.

Read more about it at "A Nightmare Scenario for Higher Education" and "The Missing Preface or, How Publishers Are Misusing 20th Century Guidelines to End Fair Use at GSU."

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"Bibliometrics: A New Feature for Institutional Repositories"

Merceur Frederic, Le Gall Morgane, Salaun Annick have self-archived "Bibliometrics: A New Feature for Institutional Repositories" in Archimer.

Here's an excerpt:

In addition to its promotion and conservation objectives, Archimer, Ifremer’s institutional repository, offers a wide range of bibliometric tools described in this document.

As early as the recording stage, numerous automatic operations homogenize the information (author’s name, research body, department…), thus proving the quality of the bibliometric analyses.

Now, Archimer enables, among others, the automatic calculation of several indicators defined by Ifremer and the different ministries in charge in the framework of its four-year contract. It also offers various criteria aimed at analysing its document production (eg. distribution of the value of the journals' impact factors, evolution of the number of quotations in other publications, presentation of international collaborations…).

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Web Developer at University of Pittsburgh Libraries

The University of Pittsburgh Libraries are recruiting a Web Developer. Degree: "B.S. in Computer or Information Science or related field." Salary: $32,184.00-$51,312.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 0128866):

This is a temporary grant-funded position through September 30, 2013 in the University Library System/Information Technology Department, responsible for planning, development and implementation of Web-based applications and interfaces for content management and e-publishing systems, with emphasis on local software development, integration and configuration of open source content management software and data migration tasks to export, transform and import content and metadata between systems.

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Digital Archivist and Electronic Content Manager at Archives of the Episcopal Church

The Archives of the Episcopal Church (Austin, TX) is recruiting a Digital Archivist and Electronic Content Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Position Summary Digital Archivist and Electronic Content Manager is responsible for leading the development of digital content and web-based delivery systems for the historical records of The Archives of the Episcopal Church, and working with other curatorial staff to receive, organize, and manage the Church’s electronic records. The archivist for this area will collaborate to create born-digital documents for Church-wide access, preferably in open source formats, and to convert electronic and paper-based records to searchable online data sets. The individual will also define and develop industry standard descriptive data and metadata for archival preservation and digital data/document persistence. The Digital Archivist assists in shaping the Archives’ online presence and strategic marketing to Church audiences and the public.

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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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