Open Source Geospatial Analyst at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University is recruiting an Open Source Geospatial Analyst.

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The Open Source Geospatial Analyst will work as a member of the Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information team to support open source software, open data, and web-mapping solutions to spatial problems in research, teaching and learning at Penn State University. S/he will provide expert guidance through one-on-one and small group consultation services, develop and deliver guest lectures and workshops, and will be active in the community of geospatial scholars and professionals at the university.

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"The State Copyright Conundrum: What’s Your State Government’s Rule on Copyright?"

Kyle K. Courtney has published "The State Copyright Conundrum: What's Your State Government’s Rule on Copyright?" in College & Research Libraries News.

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U.S. copyright law has a unique place in the world regarding federal works and copyright. Federal copyright law states that "Copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the United States Government."1 This is a broad and clear statement that works of the federal government are in the public domain and are free for use by all.

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Web Developer (WordPress Specialist) at Northeastern University

Northeastern University is recruiting a Web Developer (WordPress Specialist).

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The Web Developer (WordPress Specialist) will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including creating WordPress themes and plug-ins and adapting existing web applications and tools to augment, maintain and enhance the Library’s various web-based systems.

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"Digital Data Archives as Knowledge Infrastructures: Mediating Data Sharing and Reuse"

Christine L. Borgman et al. have self-archived "Digital Data Archives as Knowledge Infrastructures: Mediating Data Sharing and Reuse."

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Digital archives are the preferred means for open access to research data. They play essential roles in knowledge infrastructures—robust networks of people, artifacts, and institutions—but little is known about how they mediate information exchange between stakeholders. We open the "black box" of data archives by studying DANS, the Data Archiving and Networked Services institute of The Netherlands, which manages 50+ years of data from the social sciences, humanities, and other domains. Our interviews, weblogs, ethnography, and document analyses reveal that a few large contributors provide a steady flow of content, but most are academic researchers who submit datasets infrequently and often restrict access to their files. Consumers are a diverse group that overlaps minimally with contributors. Archivists devote about half their time to aiding contributors with curation processes and half to assisting consumers. Given the diversity and infrequency of usage, human assistance in curation and search remains essential. DANS' knowledge infrastructure encompasses public and private stakeholders who contribute, consume, harvest, and serve their data—many of whom did not exist at the time the DANS collections originated—reinforcing the need for continuous investment in digital data archives as their communities, technologies, and services evolve.

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"Using Static Site Generators for Scholarly Publications and Open Educational Resources"

Chris Diaz has published "Using Static Site Generators for Scholarly Publications and Open Educational Resources" in the Code4Lib Journal.

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Static site generators build websites from plain-text files. Most are free to use and are available under an open source license [1]. They are often described in comparison to content management system (CMS) software, like WordPress or Drupal. CMS websites use database processes on a web server to dynamically create HTML on demand. Static site generators, however, perform all of the plain-text-to-HTML processing before the files are deployed online. This preprocessing workflow removes the need for high-touch system administration, database installations, server-side processing, and security patching, reducing the need for full-time developers and system administrators for digital publishing services. These advantages make static site hosting, maintenance, and preservation more affordable and sustainable for small teams.

Northwestern University Libraries began using static site generators for our digital publishing service in 2018. We initially licensed the Digital Commons platform from Bepress to support our open access publishing services, but the Elsevier acquisition made us question our reliance on proprietary software and motivated us to consider open source alternatives (Schonfeld 2018). At the same time, interest in open source software for library publishing was growing (Library Publishing Coalition 2018). This article reflects on our use of two open source static site generators for library publishing, including an overview and evaluation of the technologies while focusing on two popular use cases: scholarly publications and open educational resources.

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Web Application Developer at University of California, Davis

The University of California, Davis is recruiting a Web Application Developer.

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Under general direction of the Digital Applications Manager, the Web Developer will participate on project teams charged with advancing and supporting the libraries digital outreach projects, while ensuring the Library delivers an engaging and intuitive user experience.

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"Analysis of 2018 International Linked Data Survey for Implementers"

has published "Analysis of 2018 International Linked Data Survey for Implementers" in the Code4Lib Journal.

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A total of 143 institutions in 23 countries responded to one or more of the surveys. This analysis covers the 104 linked data projects or services described by the 81 institutions which responded to the 2018 survey—those that publish linked data, consume linked data, or both. This article provides an overview of the linked data projects or services institutions have implemented or are implementing; what data they publish and consume; the reasons given for implementing linked data and the barriers encountered; and some advice given by respondents to those considering implementing a linked data project or service. Differences with previous survey responses are noted, but as the majority of linked projects and services described are either not yet in production or implemented within the last two years, these differences may reflect new trends rather than changes in implementations.

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Associate Dean for Technology at University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is recruiting an Associate Dean for Technology.

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The University of South Carolina Libraries is seeking an innovative, experienced, and successful technology leader for the position of Associate Dean for Technology. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this position is responsible for the technology operations of The University of South Carolina Libraries. These duties include planning and executing a strategic vision for library technology that supports the mission and goals of the University of South Carolina. As the administrative head of library technology, the Associate Dean is responsible for the management of all aspects of library computing services, technology infrastructure, Digital Scholarship, Shared Library System Platform and e-resources access, web services and application development.

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Social Sciences Data Librarian at University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee is recruiting a Social Sciences Data Librarian.

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This position provides in-depth consultation, engagement and instruction to the Department of Psychology and develops specialized expertise in data support to serve interdisciplinary research needs in the social sciences and promotes new forms of scholarship.

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"Deputy Provost Joseph Meisel Named Next Brown University Librarian"

Brown University has released "Deputy Provost Joseph Meisel Named Next Brown University Librarian."

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Meisel has served as deputy provost since his arrival to Brown in 2010 and as interim University librarian since Aug. 1, 2018. . . .

Meisel holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Columbia University. . . .

Before coming to Brown, he spent 11 years at the Mellon Foundation as a program officer for research universities and humanistic scholarship.

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Systems and Metadata Librarian at University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is recruiting a Systems and Metadata Librarian.

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The Systems and Metadata Librarian/Specialist will play an oversight and leadership role with our library services platform (Alma). They will also be responsible for managing and continually improving the Libraries' knowledgebase of metadata within that environment and applying their expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and solving LSP-related issues (e.g., remediation, interoperability, metadata standards, etc.) as well as in extending and optimizing the LSP's functionality.

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