From jilloneill at nfais.org Mon Apr 7 10:10:20 2014 From: jilloneill at nfais.org (jilloneill at nfais.org) Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:10:20 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [nfais-l] Registration Closing for Thursday's Webinar Message-ID: <1396879820.48119917@webmail.nfais.org> Registration will be closing on Tuesday, April 8, if you are planning to attend this week's 90 minute webinar from NFAIS, [http://nfais.org/event?eventID=543] Automated Indexing: A Case Study from the National Agricultural Library. The webinar on Thursday, April 10, features Lori Finch, Chief, Indexing and Informatics Branch at USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library. Ms. Finch will provide a case study of the NAL experience in implementing automated indexing. The webinar is scheduled to run between 11:00am (EDST) and 12:30pm. Got a conflict with the timing? Don?t worry! The day will be recorded and archived so that you may watch at your own convenience. If you or your staff want to learn more about how automated indexing can potentially help your organization manage its editorial processing expenses, register for the NFAIS webinar today by downloading and completing the registration form from [http://nfais.org/event?eventID=543] http://nfais.org/event?eventID=543. Send it directly to Jill O'Neill, Director of Professional Development, NFAIS via email to jilloneill at nfais.org. But do it without delay! Registration will close on Tuesday at noon. Jill O'Neill Director, Professional Development NFAIS Email: jilloneill at nfais.org Voice: 215/893-1561 Web: [http://www.nfais.org/] http://www.nfais.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jilloneill at nfais.org Tue Apr 8 10:57:32 2014 From: jilloneill at nfais.org (jilloneill at nfais.org) Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 10:57:32 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [nfais-l] =?utf-8?q?NISO_Publishes_Revised_Recommendations_for_Kn?= =?utf-8?q?owledge_Bases_and_Related_Tools_=28KBART=29?= Message-ID: <1396969052.362222690@webmail.nfais.org> NISO announces the publication of a revision to the Knowledge Bases and Related Tools (KBART) Recommended Practice (NISO RP-9-2014). The original recommended practice, issued in 2010, provided all parties in the information supply chain with straightforward guidance about metadata formatting?focused mainly on journal resources?to ensure the exchange of accurate metadata between content providers and knowledge base developers. Building on the initial recommendations, the revision includes the more granular, complex issues that cause problems in metadata supply, including consortia-specific metadata and metadata transfer for open access publications, e-books, and conference proceedings. ?The value of the KBART format is that it can be used for both human-readable and machine-readable purposes and can be a low cost approach to effective knowledge base metadata transfer for publishers,? states Magaly Bascones, Data Manager at Jisc Collections and Co-chair of the KBART Working Group. ?Since the first Recommended Practice was issued, over 75 publishers and content providers have endorsed KBART and demonstrated their commitment to good quality metadata provision. With implementation of the KBART recommendations, users can be assured that the providers? metadata is trusted and has the required level of granularity without the burdensome task of title-by-title checking. All of the existing endorsements will go through an updating procedure to ensure conformance with the revised Recommended Practice.? ?The experience of endorsing publishers and feedback from a survey of libraries and consortia identified the areas of focus for this expanded KBART revision,? explains Chad Hutchens, University of Wyoming Libraries Head of Digital Collections and Digital Resources Librarian, and Co-chair of the KBART Working Group. ?Historically, it has been difficult for libraries and linking vendors to obtain accurate title list data for customized consortia packages and the new KBART recommendations encourage content providers to establish metadata feeds specific to these packages. The recommendations also address some of the unique needs for open access publications, e-books, and conference proceedings by updating some of the required and optional metadata fields included in a KBART transmission.? ?The KBART project will now be transferred to Standing Committee status within NISO,? states Todd Carpenter, NISO Executive Director. ?This Committee will be responsible for managing the endorsement process, providing ongoing education and promotion of KBART, and maintaining the Information Hub on the NISO website that provides supporting materials about KBART?including the KBART Glossary, endorsement information, a registry of knowledge base supply chain contacts, and background information on OpenURL and knowledge bases.? The KBART Recommended Practice and the KBART Information Hub with its supporting materials are available on the NISO website at: [http://www.niso.org/workrooms/kbart] www.niso.org/workrooms/kbart Cynthia Hodgson Technical Editor/Consultant National Information Standards Organization -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jilloneill at nfais.org Fri Apr 11 13:48:01 2014 From: jilloneill at nfais.org (jilloneill at nfais.org) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:48:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [nfais-l] Member Feedback Requested Message-ID: <1397238481.9396774@webmail.nfais.org> Dear NFAIS Members: Later this year, the CENDI and NFAIS organizations will be co-sponsoring a one-day event in Washington DC. The proposed date is Wednesday, November 19, 2014. We're seeking feedback on which of the following topics would have the greatest value for our membership. If you could let me know which of these three topics would be most useful for your organization, your responses could be factored into the committee's planning. The three topics are: Data Infrastructure: Ensuring Quality and Integrity New Models of Publishing: Interactivity, search, analytics and data intensive science Changing Scientific Communication and Implications for Workforce Development The committee will be finalizing the theme on Wednesday morning (April 16) so a speedy response would be most welcome. Just do a quick cut-and-paste of the preferred title into your response! Jill O'Neill Director, Professional Development NFAIS (v) 215-893-1561 (email) jilloneill at nfais.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BLawlor at nfais.org Fri Apr 18 13:27:45 2014 From: BLawlor at nfais.org (Bonnie Lawlor) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:27:45 -0400 Subject: [nfais-l] NFAIS Survey on Discovery Services Message-ID: <000201cf5b2b$8346cb90$89d462b0$@nfais.org> NFAIS Survey on Discovery Services: Please Respond In January 2010 and again in 2012, NFAIS surveyed member organizations to determine their involvement and experience with discovery services (we define these services as those that provide a "single search box" to access a central index of pre-indexed metadata and/or full text. Examples include Summon from Proquest, Primo from Ex Libris, OCLC's WorldCat Local, and EBSCO's EDS). In preparation for a roundtable discussion on these services, we are repeating the survey in order to determine what changes, if any, have taken place in the intervening time period. Please take a few moments to complete the brief survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZD5VGL7 Resulawlorts will be circulated to all NFAIS members. Please be aware that answers will not be associated with any specific organization. Your responses will remain confidential. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 9, 2014 My sincere thanks in advance. Jill O'Neill Director, Communication and Planning National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1004 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-893-1561 jilloneill at nfais.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jilloneill at nfais.org Thu Apr 24 14:27:53 2014 From: jilloneill at nfais.org (jilloneill at nfais.org) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:27:53 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [nfais-l] Vendor Relations Specialist Job Posting Message-ID: <1398364073.070332550@webmail.nfais.org> Posted by Request of NFAIS Member, American Psychological Association Vendor Relations Specialist Requisition 73 PsycINFO DESCRIPTION: Are you passionate about delivering excellent experiences to customers? Does the opportunity to work with highly motivated and dedicated people to ensure data quality and implementation meets end-user needs excite you? Then don?t hesitate to apply for the American Psychological Associations? Vendor Relations Specialist position. The Vendor Relationship Specialist (VRS) is responsible for ensuring that the quality and appearance of APA electronic databases meet the APA?s high quality standards on all delivery systems, including our own, APA PsycNET. The VRS monitors the weekly and monthly releases of all PsycINFO products including: PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PsycBOOKS, PsycCRITIQUES, PsycEXTRA, and electronic PsycSCANS. These databases represent some of the most highly used databases in the industry. Additionally, the VRS collaborates with all of our 3rd party vendors to ensure the successful annual reload of all databases. The VRS will monitor vendor platforms regularly, which includes searching each platform for 1) data loading timeliness and accuracy, 2) data and display implementation anomalies, 3) proper tag and field labeling, 4) interface searchability and usability, and 5) correct information about PsycINFO products in fact sheets and user documentation. The VRS ensures and verifies the loading of weekly correction and deletion files on all vendor systems. The VRS analyzes delivery trends on each vendor platform and monitors the implementation of other bibliographic databases on the same vendor platforms for new features and enhancements. The VRS develops a structure for analyzing vendor platforms and creates a system for reporting and synthesizing data errors or anomalies and interface usability problems. This position integrates a great deal of technical and searching information from all vendor platforms and is essentially an expert on the nuances of searching and retrieval of information on multiple platforms and interfaces. In essence, the work of the VRS promotes customer satisfaction and helps to maintain PsycINFO's reputation for high-quality products within the information industry. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: -A bachelor's degree in psychology or computer science is the minimum requirement. -A master's degree in psychology, library science, or computer science is highly preferred. -This position requires at least 3-5 years of experience in searching 3rd-party vendor platform systems, preparing search queries or scripts, and using Boolean logic. -3 years of experience working with relational databases and database file structures is necessary. This experience can be substituted for a degree. -Having an understanding of database design principles is essential and in-depth knowledge of 3rd-party vendor systems such as OVID, EBSCO, Proquest/CSA, and transactional systems such as DIALOG is required COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook Proficient with FTP Utilities Familiar with SQL Proficient with XML/HTML/SGML Proficient with using Commercial Search Platforms Proficient with using 3rd-Party Vendor Platform Systems Proficient with using Relational Databases and Database Design/Structure APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Qualified candidates must apply online at [http://bit.ly/1faXZMd] http://bit.ly/1faXZMd and attach a cover letter and resume specifying your salary requirements. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. 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May NFAIS Webinar: SocialCite: A New Tool for Understanding Citation Quality Across the Literature Date and Time: May 7, 11:00am - 12:30pm (EDST) Featured Experts: Kent Anderson, CEO/Publisher, STRIATUS/JBJS, Inc. and Michael T. Clarke, President, Clarke & Company Scope and Registration: [http://nfais.org/event?eventID=546](http://nfais.org/event?eventID=546) NFAIS Virtual Seminar: The Emergence and Rise of Video as a Scholarly Content Format Sponsored by Elsevier Date and Time: May 14, 10:00am - 3:30pm (EDST) Scope with Featured Speakers: [http://nfais.org/event?eventID=547](http://nfais.org/event?eventID=547) June NFAIS Webinar: Academic Social Networks: The Promise and the Challenge Date and Time: June 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm (EDST) Featured Experts: Alex Gil, Digital Scholarship Coordinator, Columbia University Libraries and Richard Price, Founder, Academia.edu Scope and Registration: [http://nfais.org/event?eventID=549](http://nfais.org/event?eventID=549) Full One-Day Workshop: The Next Generation of Discovery Services: Where Are They Headed? Date and Time: June 20, 9:00am - 4:45pm Scope with Featured Speakers: [http://nfais.org/event?eventID=548](http://nfais.org/event?eventID=548) NFAIS Webinar: Infonomics and the Business of Free: Modern Value Creation for Information Services Sponsored By the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Date and Time: June 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm (EDST) Featured Expert: John Regazzi, Professor and Director, Information Innovation Lab, Long Island University, and Author, Infonomics and the Business of Free: Modern Value Creation for Information Services. Scope and Registration: [http://nfais.org/event?eventID=544](http://nfais.org/event?eventID=544) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: