Month: May 2011

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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Current News: Twitter Updates for 5/8/11

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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
  • CNET Sued over LimeWire, Blamed for "Internet Piracy Phenomenon," http://bit.ly/kKWJZP
  • Q&A on Open Access with Subbiah Arunachalam of the Centre for Internet and Society (Bangalore), http://bit.ly/mgiCFm
  • DuraSpace Launches 2011 Community Sponsorship Program, http://bit.ly/moJufG

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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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Preserving News in the Digital Environment: Mapping the Newspaper Industry in Transition

The National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program has released Preserving News in the Digital Environment: Mapping the Newspaper Industry in Transition, which was written by a team from the Center for Research Libraries.

Here's an excerpt from the announcement:

This report provides a vivid glimpse inside the workplaces that produce what – not long ago – we would have called newspapers. As digital news-gathering and production methods proliferate, and as digital avenues for distribution emerge, these workplaces are being transformed in profound ways, with electronic facsimiles and websites (and probably more) overtaking the paper format.

The report is an outgrowth of the Preserving Digital News meeting held at the Library in September 2009, and it features illustrative examples from four American newspapers: The Arizona Republic, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (since 2008, seattlepi.com), Wisconsin State Journal, and The Chicago Tribune. There is additional information pertaining to the work of The New York Times, Investor’s Business Daily, and the Associated Press. Altogether, the report makes it clear that the transition to the digital environment is not a neat, throw-the-switch change.

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Information Technology Coordinator–Automation Systems at Rochester Public Library (MN)

The Rochester Public Library (MN) is recruiting an Information Technology Coordinator–Automation Systems. Salary: $58,433-$85,931.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Under the general supervision of the Automation Services Manager, this position provides technical support, monitoring, problem determination and troubleshooting of Rochester Public Library computer/server hardware, software, networks and related equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting Rochester Public Library computer equipment including networks, personal computers, servers, databases, and printers; configuring, installing, securing and maintaining local and wide area networks and related equipment; developing programs for internal and external library customers; assuming a backup role for certain duties of the Automation Services Manager and City IT and performing related duties as required.

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"Just Google It!—The Google Book Search Settlement: A Law and Economics Analysis"

Frank Müller-Langer and Marc Scheufen have self-archived "Just Google It!—The Google Book Search Settlement: A Law and Economics Analysis" in SSRN.

Here's an excerpt:

Our law and economics analysis of the Book Search Project suggests that—from a copyright perspective—the proposed settlement may be beneficial to right holders, consumers, and Google. For instance, it may provide a solution to the still unsolved dilemma of orphan works. From a competition policy perspective, we stress the important aspect that Google’s pricing algorithm for orphan and unclaimed works effectively replicates a competitive Nash-Bertrand market outcome under post-settlement, third-party oversight.

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Current News: Twitter Updates for 5/4/11

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DSpace@Cambridge Research Data and Digital Curation Officer

The University of Cambridge Library is recruiting a DSpace@Cambridge Research Data and Digital Curation Officer. Salary: £25,854-£29,972.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Applications are invited for the post of DSpace@Cambridge Research Data and Digital Curation Officer to support work in the areas of digital curation and research data management. The role holder will assist current projects and continue the work from completed projects in research data management.

The role holder will be working within the existing DSpace@Cambridge team, which currently consist of five members of staff, including a system manager, developer, repository manager and two part-time Support and Liaison Officers. The library's Digitisation and Digital Preservation Specialist will also provide support on aspects relating to digital curation and preservation.

The position involves undertaking a range of activities, with an initial focus on contributing to the work of the EPIC project, investigating the intentions of those depositing content within the DSpace@Cambridge repository and potential requirements of future users. The role holder would also help to embed and extend work begun with the Library's Incremental and DataTrain projects, which have developed advice and training on research data management.

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IMLS Awards 14 Sparks! Ignition Grants

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded 14 Sparks! Ignition Grants.

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 14 awards totaling $336,281 matched with $360,444 of non-federal funds for Sparks! Ignition Grants. IMLS received 106 applications requesting $2,468,234 in funds.

"I am delighted to announce the first-ever Sparks! Ignition Grants, designed to help libraries and museums solve challenging problems," said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. "These awards speak to the great ingenuity and creativity of libraries and museums and we look forward to sharing their lessons learned."

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Web Developer II at University of Northern British Columbia’s Geoffrey R. Weller Library

The Northern British Columbia's Geoffrey R. Weller Library is recruiting a Web Developer II (one-year term).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting directly to the Web Services Librarian and indirectly to the Admin & Enterprise Systems Manager, the Web Developer II is responsible for customizing and optimizing software for the establishment of a digital Institutional Repository while ensuring developed solutions fit with current IT infrastructures. This includes developing custom software modules to digitize the process of submission for dissemination of graduate theses and dissertations, and to build an Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) program at UNBC.

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Rapid Capture: Faster Throughput in Digitization of Special Collections

OCLC Research has released Rapid Capture: Faster Throughput in Digitization of Special Collections.

Here's an excerpt from the announcement:

This report provides examples of how to simplify and streamline digital capture of non-book collections.

Nine case studies illustrate processes and procedures institutions have adopted to speed up digitization of special collections. The intent in sharing these vignettes is to enable others to consider whether or not any of the approaches could be applied to their own initiatives to increase the scale of their digitization efforts.

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Current News: Twitter Updates for 5/3/11

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Associate Vice President for Digital Programs and Technology Services at Columbia University

Columbia University Libraries/Information Services are recruiting an Associate Vice President for Digital Programs and Technology Services.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 0002115):

The Columbia University Libraries/Information Services(CUL/IS) seek an experienced, innovative professional with a strong understanding of research universities to lead and direct a unique mix of digital programs and technology services that work together to support the research and teaching needs of the University. The Associate Vice President for Digital Programs and Technology Services (AVP,DPTS) provides leadership in organizational strategy, collaboration, resource development, and system-wide technological change. The AVP, DPTS is a member of the CUL/IS Executive Committee and works in close collaboration with the Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Collections and Services, the AUL for Bibliographic Services and Collections, and the AVP for Finance, Administration and Human Resources.

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Over 80% of Association of American Universities Members Now Have Institutional Repositories

The Association of American Universities is a highly selective nonprofit organization of "leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada" whose US members "award more than one-half of all U.S. doctoral degrees and 55 percent of those in the sciences and engineering."

This post examines whether AAU institutions have operational institutional repositories. Over 80% of the 62 AAU members now have such a repository (see the below list).

Institutions that do not have an institutional repository typically have an extensive digital library of curated digital materials (including works digitized by the library), and they may also have specialized digital repositories, such as departmental digital repositories (e.g., eprints and other digital research materials) or an ETD repository. Such digital libraries and repositories are not included here.

Institutional repositories were identified by OpenDOAR, ROAR, and, in some cases, Google and institutional website searches.

  1. Brandeis University, Brandeis Institutional Repository
  2. Brown University, Brown Digital Repository
  3. California Institute of Technology, CaltechAUTHORS
  4. Carnegie Mellon University, Research Showcase
  5. Case Western Reserve University, Digital Case
  6. Columbia University, Academic Commons
  7. Cornell University, eCommons@Cornell
  8. Duke University, DukeSpace
  9. Georgia Institute of Technology, SMARTech Repository
  10. Harvard University, DASH
  11. Indiana University, IUScholarWorks
  12. The Johns Hopkins University, JScholarship
  13. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, DSpace@MIT
  14. McGill University, eScholarship@McGill
  15. New York University, Faculty Digital Archive
  16. The Ohio State University, Knowledge Bank
  17. Purdue University, ePubs
  18. Rice University, Rice University Digital Scholarship Archive
  19. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, RUCore
  20. Stanford University, Stanford Digital Repository
  21. Stony Brook University-State University of New York, State University of New York Digital Repository
  22. Syracuse University, SURFACE
  23. Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Digital Repository
  24. The University of Arizona, UAiR
  25. University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, UB Institutional Repository
  26. University of California, Berkeley, eScholarship
  27. University of California, Davis, eScholarship
  28. University of California, Irvine, eScholarship
  29. University of California, Los Angeles, eScholarship
  30. University of California, San Diego, eScholarship
  31. University of California, Santa Barbara, eScholarship
  32. University of Colorado at Boulder
  33. University of Florida, IR @ UF
  34. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IDEALS
  35. The University of Iowa, Iowa Research Online
  36. The University of Kansas, KU ScholarWorks
  37. University of Maryland, College Park, DRUM
  38. University of Michigan, Deep Blue
  39. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, digitalconservancy
  40. University of Missouri-Columbia, MOspace
  41. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Digital Repository
  42. University of Oregon, Scholars' Bank
  43. University of Pennsylvania, ScholarlyCommons Repository
  44. University of Pittsburgh, D-Scholarship@Pitt
  45. University of Rochester, UR Research
  46. The University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas Digital Repository
  47. University of Toronto, T-Space
  48. University of Virginia, Libra
  49. University of Washington, ResearchWorks
  50. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, MINDS@UW
  51. Vanderbilt University, DiscoverArchive

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U.S. Public Libraries and the Use of Web Technologies 2010

The Library Research Service of the Colorado State Library has released U.S. Public Libraries and the Use of Web Technologies 2010.

Here's an excerpt:

Since the first Web Technologies study, public libraries across the United States have made varying degrees of progress in adopting Web 2.0 tools. Using the 2008 results as a baseline, the 2010 study was an opportunity to identify new web technologies and track changes in what libraries are adopting, as well as identify characteristics of those libraries.

In general, the results of the 2010 study reveal that most web technologies are increasing in use on public libraries' websites, with some tools gaining in popularity rather quickly and others appearing to stagnate. For example, libraries' use of social media sites took off while adoption of earlier tools including blogs has slowed, and new options such as SMS reference have not yet had a chance to gain much traction. Regardless of the tool in question, most growth was concentrated in the largest libraries, where adoption of new technologies increased at a faster rate than in smaller libraries.

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Web Services Specialist at Newton Free Library

The Newton Free Library is recruiting a Web Services Specialist. Salary: $45,716-$51,431.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The web manager/programmer will be responsible for the Library's digital initiatives and online resources in order to improve access to the collection, promote the library in the community and expand patrons' online experience. Other responsibilities include developing staff resources, re-organize and re-design of the existing web, and exploring the use of 3rd party online social networking as a means of interacting with patrons. Help launch new initiatives in digitizing the Library's collection and online information portals. This position emphasizes the use of web programming to modernize the Library's online presence.

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Current News: Twitter Updates for 5/2/11

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