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Databrary (http://databrary.org) is a web-based data library where scientists who collect and analyze video can store and share their data openly with other researchers. Databrary’s leaders, based at New York University and Penn State, have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to create Databrary, improve an existing free, cross-platform video coding and analysis tool (http://openshapa.org), and build a desktop lab/data management tool to make data sharing easy and convenient. The goal is to accelerate the pace of discovery in psychology and developmental science and improve scientific transparency and accountability. Read the rest of this entry »

The Cornell University Library is seeking a Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services.

Under the general direction of the Director of Library Technical Services (LTS), the Director of Cataloging and Metadata Services (CMS) provides leadership, guidance, expertise, encouragement, and inspiration to a department whose mission is to enable and enhance discovery and access to library resources to meet the research and teaching needs of one of the nation’s premier universities. Read the rest of this entry »

Johns Hopkins University Data Management Services (JHUDMS) is seeking a highly motivated, customer oriented, data management professional to join our team. The JHUDMS is a unit within the Sheridan Libraries dedicated to providing research data management services in support of researchers across Johns Hopkins. Read the rest of this entry »

Falling fast on the heels of the DLF Forum in Denver, is the first DPLA Appfest. The Appfest is an informal, open call for both ideas and functional examples of creative and engaging ways to use the content and metadata in the DPLA back-end platform. The first Appfest will take place on November 8-9, 2012, at the Chattanooga Public Library.

For this first event, DLF is providing a limited amount of travel support for up to 3 community members to attend as DLF community delegates.

If you are interested in attending as a DLF community delegate, please send your name, contact information, and a brief statement of interest to Jena Winberry.

Delegates will be chosen based on interest and participation in the DPLA and willingness to serve as a bridge between DLF and DPLA communities.

Delegates will be asked to report back to the DLF community about the event via blog post or similar narrative.

Delegates will be notified of travel support by October 26th.

Voices from the 2011 DLF Forum – Shana Kimball from CLIR on Vimeo.

In our latest installment of “Voices from the 2011 DLF Forum,” Shana Kimball, Head of Publishing Services, Outreach & Strategic Development at MPublishing, recalls discussion around the strategic intersection of libraries, publishing, scholarly initiatives which took place at last year’s pre-conference event: THATcamp: New Modes of Publishing.

Register online for the 2012 DLF Forum! Online registration closes Friday, October 19.

The Digital Library Federation and the 2012 Program Planning Committee are proud to announce the recipients of the 2012 DLF Forum Fellowships for Librarians New to the Profession!

Each of the Forum Fellows will receive complimentary hotel, travel, board, and registration (up to $1,000) to attend the 2012 DLF Forum in Denver, CO. Fellowships are awarded to librarians, library staff, and LIS students new to the profession, based on strength of application essay, nomination, and resume.

This year’s Forum will be held November 4-5 in Denver, CO, with pre- and post-conference events taking place November 2, 3, and 6.
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Voices from the 2011 DLF Forum – Jon Voss from CLIR on Vimeo.

In our third video interview from the 2011 DLF Forum, Jon Voss, the Strategic Partnerships Director of Historypin, discusses his first DLF Forum experience: the unique mix of participants, the cross-sector conversations, and the progressive, creative perspectives on library use.

Register online now for the 2012 DLF Forum! Online registration closes Friday, October 19.

Voices from the 2011 DLF Forum – Nate Hill from CLIR on Vimeo.

In our fourth video interview, Nate Hill, former Web Librarian for the San Jose Public Library and current Assistant Director for Technology at the Chattanooga Public Library, discusses his 2011 DLF Forum session, the DPLA, user experience, and his unique take on the Forum as a public librarian.

Register online now for the 2012 DLF Forum in Denver, CO! Online registration closes Friday, October 19.

Voices from the 2011 DLF Forum – Amanda French from CLIR on Vimeo.

Our second video interview from the 2011 DLF Forum is with Amanda French, THATcamp Coordinator at the Center for History & New Media. For last year’s Forum, Amanda put together a THATcamp on New Modes of Publishing. We’re excited to say there will be another THATcamp pre-conference event at the 2012 DLF Forum on Saturday, November 3: THATcamp: Digital Humanities & Libraries!

View our first video interview, with Sayeed Choudhury, which debuted last week.

2012 DLF Forum online registration is open until Friday, October 19. Register here!

The Digital Library Federation is excited to announce that Kathleen Fitzpatrick will give the keynote address at the 2012 DLF Forum in Denver, CO. Read the rest of this entry »