+1 - I think this is a very valuable topic for open dialog. Tim On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Elizabeth Leonard < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > I am interested as well. > > Elizabeth Leonard > 973-761-9445 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of > Tod Olson > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:57 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] OpenAthens and Shibboleth > > Very good, on-list it is then. And the folks from OpenAthens know what is > expected. > > Thanks for speaking up! > > -Tod > > > On Feb 14, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Haitz, Lisa (haitzlm) < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > > Agree +1 > > > > On 2/14/17, 1:38 PM, "Code for Libraries on behalf of Mark V. Sullivan" < > [log in to unmask] on behalf of [log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > > +1 for keeping it on list. > > > > > > I am interested and already learned that OpenAthens even exists from > this email.. just don't have anything to add. > > > > > > But it is certainly on my "watch" list.. [😉] > > > > > > Mark > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Tod > Olson <[log in to unmask]> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:35 PM > > To: [log in to unmask] > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] OpenAthens and Shibboleth > > > > Since there have been no other on-list responses, I imagine this is > not of general interest. We can take this off-list. > > > > -Tod > > > >> On Feb 14, 2017, at 4:13 AM, Peter D. Cliff <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> > >> Hi Tod (& everyone), > >> > >> My name is Peter Cliff and I work at OpenAthens as a senior software > engineer. I watch this list as I've a personal (and professional) interest > in library IT having worked in a number of academic libraries in the UK. > >> > >> I spotted your question about OpenAthens and Shibboleth and wondered if > it would be OK to forward to my colleagues here to answer. I'm not sure > what the etiquette on this list is - would it be OK for a vendor to post a > reply? > >> > >> No worries if not of course and please don't let me being on this > >> list prevent discussion of OpenAthens! I'm always keen to hear what > >> users think - good or bad! :-) > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Peter > >> ________________________________________ > >> From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of > >> CODE4LIB automatic digest system <[log in to unmask]> > >> Sent: 14 February 2017 04:00 > >> To: [log in to unmask] > >> Subject: CODE4LIB Digest - 12 Feb 2017 to 13 Feb 2017 (#2017-37) > >> > >> There are 5 messages totaling 647 lines in this issue. > >> > >> Topics of the day: > >> > >> 1. OpenAthens and Shibboleth > >> 2. Search extended: Enterprise Systems Librarian at VCU Libraries, > Richmond, > >> VA > >> 3. Diversity Scholarship Conference Buddies 4. Position posting - UX > >> developer @Cornell University Library 5. Innovation in Libraries > >> Awesome Foundation - Deadline is Wednesday > >> > >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> - > >> > >> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:09:48 +0000 > >> From: Tod Olson <[log in to unmask]> > >> Subject: OpenAthens and Shibboleth > >> > >> Hi everyone, > >> > >> Here's a question about competing(?) federations for SAML-based > authentication. We use Shibboleth as the preferred Web-based authentication > method on campus, and we of course have long been members of the InCommon > federation. At least one vendor is starting to promote OpenAthens (formerly > Athena) for authentication. OpenAthens claims some ability to interoperate > with Shibboleth. I'm trying to see the concrete benefit of joining > OpenAthens as well as InCommon. > >> > >> Have any of you InCommon institutions considered joining OpenAthens? > What, if anything, tipped you towards picking up an additional federation? > >> > >> Thanks for sharing any experiences, > >> > >> -Tod > >> > >> > >> Tod Olson <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> > >> Systems Librarian > >> Interim Director for Integrated Library Systems University of Chicago > >> Library > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:01:20 -0500 > >> From: Erin White <[log in to unmask]> > >> Subject: Search extended: Enterprise Systems Librarian at VCU > >> Libraries, Richmond, VA > >> > >> Colleagues - please send this post along to anyone who might be > >> interested, and let me know if you have questions, etc. Thanks! > >> > >> ===== > >> > >> SEARCH EXTENDED: Enterprise Systems Librarian, Virginia Commonwealth > >> University, Richmond, VA > >> > >> The Enterprise Systems Librarian will enable exemplary discovery of > >> and workflow efficiencies for library collections. Working in a team > >> environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for a suite > >> of enterprise library applications, including Alma, Primo, ILLiad, > >> and EZproxy. > >> > >> Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $50,000. Review of > >> applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled. > >> > >> Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience working in > >> and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or > >> commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Although experience > >> in certain areas is desirable, this is an entry-level position in > >> which candidates who demonstrate excellent promise and a passion for > >> developing superior academic library systemswill be given the most > serious consideration. > >> > >> The complete position description is available at > >> http://www.library.vcu.edu/about/jobs/ > > > > [https://apps.library.vcu.edu/assets/public/images/vculiblogo_square.j > > pg]<http://www.library.vcu.edu/about/jobs/> > > > > Jobs | VCU Libraries<http://www.library.vcu.edu/about/jobs/> > > www.library.vcu.edu > > Jobs Faculty Positions. Research and Education Librarians (2) > > Teaching and Learning Librarian, Special Collections and Archives; > > Enterprise Systems Librarian > > > > > > > >> > >> To apply for this position go to > >> https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/54186 > > > > [http://www.vcujobs.com/hr/images/social_share.jpg]<https://www.vcujob > > s.com/postings/54186> > > > > Enterprise Systems Librarian<https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/54186> > > www.vcujobs.com > > This position provides professional vision and support of enterprise > library systems that provide access to the scholarly record and library > collections which are critical to the success of the VCU research, > educational, and clinical care mission. This position contributes to the > VCU Libraries organizational needs by not only supporting VCU students, > faculty, and researchers, but also serves as a primary contact within the > VCU Libraries for staff use of these systems to support the university. > Such work includes advanced analytical reporting and workflow analysis for > greater efficiencies. > > > > > > > >> > >> Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative > >> Action Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are > >> encouraged to apply. > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Erin White > >> Head, Digital Engagement, VCU Libraries > >> (804) 827-3552 | [log in to unmask] | > >> www.library.vcu.edu<http://www.library.vcu.edu> > > > > [https://apps.library.vcu.edu/assets/public/images/vculiblogo_square.j > > pg]<http://www.library.vcu.edu/> > > > > VCU Libraries<http://www.library.vcu.edu/> > > www.library.vcu.edu > > The university library is a vibrant community where ideas are > generated, engaged, and shared. It is a dynamic center of culture and > knowledge, serving as a conduit ... > > > > > > > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:10:26 -0800 > >> From: Jeffrey Sabol <[log in to unmask]> > >> Subject: Diversity Scholarship Conference Buddies > >> > >> The Code4Lib Scholarship Committee is seeking up to twelve conference > >> buddies for our Diversity Scholarship recipients. > >> > >> TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE REPLY TO: [log in to unmask] > >> > >> In general, a conference buddy will help the scholarship recipient > >> get the most out of the conference. The two of you can decide how best > to do that. > >> Some suggestions for volunteer buddies: > >> > >> > >> -- attend the Sunday night meet and greet for Diversity Scholarship > >> awardees > >> -- contact the scholarship recipient before the conference > >> -- arrange to meet at least once near the beginning of the conference > >> -- introduce your buddy around at the reception > >> -- join your buddy at a Newcomers Dinner > >> > >> > >> Please don't feel like you have to be a multi-year veteran of > >> Code4Lib to be a conference buddy. If you've attended at least one > >> (or otherwise know the community), you can be a buddy! > >> > >> TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE REPLY TO: [log in to unmask] > >> > >> Have a great day! > >> > >> The Code4Lib 2017 Scholarship Committee > >> --------------------------------------- > >> Linda Ballinger > >> Galen Charlton > >> Mairelys Lemus-Rojas > >> Jason Ronallo > >> Jeffrey Sabol > >> Helenmary Sheridan > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:53:17 +0000 > >> From: Erica Mehan Johns <[log in to unmask]> > >> Subject: Position posting - UX developer @Cornell University Library > >> > >> **apologies for cross-postings** > >> > >> Cornell University Library is looking for an enthusiastic and > passionate user experience (UX) professional. Under the direction of the > Manager of Land Grant Information Technology, the UX Developer will join a > team of public service librarians, content specialists and developers to > provide expertise in delivering innovative, modern web experiences meeting > the educational and research needs of Cornell students, faculty, and staff. > For more information, please see the complete job listing attached to this > email. > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:07:21 +0000 > >> From: Robin Champieux <[log in to unmask]> > >> Subject: Innovation in Libraries Awesome Foundation - Deadline is > >> Wednesday > >> > >> Hello everyone, > >> > >> This Wednesday, February 15, is the deadline to apply to be an > Innovation in Libraries Awesome Foundation chapter trustee< > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXRtJZBWXBHr6BONcs1pMp > fTYOhXcqcs-bhDh3YNkUiGvrtA/viewform?c=0&w=1>. > >> > >> As a reminder about the project…. > >> > >> Facing the threat of diminished federal funding for innovative library > projects, Library Pipeline has launched a new grant, funded by individual > donors. The Innovation in Libraries Awesome Foundation chapter< > http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/libraries> will award > monthly $1,000 micro-grants to incubate small-scale library projects and > experiments that embody the principles of diversity, inclusivity, > creativity, and risk-taking. In our current political climate, we > especially want to ensure funding and support for projects that fall > outside traditional funding models. > >> > >> We’re now recruiting the first group of Innovation in Libraries Awesome > Foundation chapter trustees--individuals who would personally fund the > grant. If you know of any librarians that may not have the means to make a > personal donation but who are interested in innovation in libraries, please > still send this call their way--we have sponsorship available! > >> > >> > >> * <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXRtJZBWXBHr6BONcs1pMp > fTYOhXcqcs-bhDh3YNkUiGvrtA/viewform?c=0&w=1> Apply h< > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXRtJZBWXBHr6BONcs1pMp > fTYOhXcqcs-bhDh3YNkUiGvrtA/viewform?c=0&w=1>ere<https:// > docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXRtJZBWXBHr6BONcs1pMp > fTYOhXcqcs-bhDh3YNkUiGvrtA/viewform?c=0&w=1> to be an Innovation in > Libraries Awesome Foundation chapter trustee. > >> * Please consider promoting this project on social media and to your > colleagues. You can point them to this announcement or simply > retweet/repost this message: > >> > >> Join a grassroots team supporting innovative, inclusive approaches to > >> #library services! 👉 http://tinyurl.com/libinnovation > >> > >> Thanks for your support and feel free to reply to me with questions! > >> > >> Robin Champieux on behalf of the Innovation in Libraries Awesome > >> Foundation Chapter > >> > >> Robin Champieux, MLIS > >> Scholarly Communication Librarian > >> Ontology Development Group > >> Oregon Health & Science University > >> 503-494-2770 > >> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> > >> http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7023-9832 > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> End of CODE4LIB Digest - 12 Feb 2017 to 13 Feb 2017 (#2017-37) > >> ************************************************************** > >> > > > > > > > > -- Tim McGeary [log in to unmask] GTalk/Yahoo/Skype/Twitter: timmcgeary 484-294-7660 (Google Voice)