RESOURCE: Setting a Foundation for Assessing Content Reuse White Paper

The Digital Library Federation’s Assessment Interest Group (AIG) has released a white paper on the results of its IMLS-funded Developing a Framework for Measuring Reuse of Digital Objects project. This white paper (a) provides a broad overview of the Measuring Reuse project, including background information on the AIG, (b) outlines the methods used by the ...

CFP: DH2019

The Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations (ADHO) have released the call for proposals for the 2019 Digital Humanities conference, scheduled for July 9–12, 2019 at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. The organizers welcome panels, papers, posters, workshops, and tutorials on a wide variety of DH topics, including: Theoretical, epistemological, methodological or historical aspects of Digital ...

JOB: Digital Library Applications Developer, University of Michigan

From the announcement: The University of Michigan Library is seeking a skilled programmer to help create and maintain large scale digital library systems. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of programmers, librarians, and designers on major initiatives including HathiTrust, and the creation of a new system architecture to serve the U-M ...

JOB: Digital Preservation Librarian, Louisiana State University

From the announcement: The Digital Preservation Librarian will be forward-thinking, capable of conveying technical issues to diverse constituencies, enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, and be experienced with varied digital preservation services/systems. S/he provides expertise and coordinates efforts to develop and maintain a digital preservation program safeguarding LSU Libraries’ digital assets, both born digital ...

RECOMMENDED: Paywall: The Business of Scholarship (film)

Jason Schmitt (Clarkson University) has released a new film, Paywall: The Business of Scholarship, that explores the academic publishing system: Paywall: The Business of Scholarship is a documentary which focuses on the need for open access to research and science, questions the rationale behind the $25.2 billion a year that flows into for-profit academic publishers, examines ...

OPPORTUNITY: Apply for a Certificate in OER Librarianship

The Open Textbook Network is accepting applications for librarians interested in earning a certificate in Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarianship. The cohort-based program aims to equip librarians to develop comprehensive knowledge in open education and open education programming, and be able to apply that knowledge within their own local context, culture, and goals. In addition, ...

CFP: Associazione per l’Informatica Umanistica e le Culture Digitali (AIUCD)

The Associazione per l’Informatica Umanistica e le Culture Digitali (AIUCD) has issued a call for proposals for its 2019 conference, scheduled for January 23–25 in Udine, Italy. The conference welcomes abstracts for papers, panels, workshops, and posters that address General questions: the epistemological positioning and area of knowledge of DH in relation to the systems ...

JOB: Head Librarian for Data & Assessment Services, Boston College

From the announcement: The Head Librarian for Data & Assessment Services leads the Libraries’ data services and research data curation program on campus, and also guides assessment initiatives and coordinates data visualizations for library resources, services, spaces, and technology. The Head develops a robust set of programs and services in support of research data collection and management for qualitative and quantitative datasets. The Head ...

JOB: Preservation and Digitization Strategist, The Ohio State University

From the announcement (.pdf): The Ohio State University Libraries is seeking a successful leader with an orientation to systems thinking and strong skills in analysis, innovation, and collaboration to care for the rich and expansive collections its users rely on for teaching, learning, discovery, and the creation of new knowledge and art. The Preservation and ...

JOB: Open Educational Technology Specialists, CUNY (2 positions)

From the announcement: The Open Educational Technology Specialists will work closely together, with one reporting to the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center and one reporting to the Director of the Graduate Center’s Digital Initiatives. These positions are funded for two years. Duties include but are not limited to: Runs workshops and provides consultations ...

What I’m Reading This Summer: Anna Kijas

Note: As the dh+lib Review editors work behind the scenes this summer, we have invited a few members of our community to step in as guest editors and share with us what they are reading and why the dh+lib audience might want to read it too. This post is from Anna Kijas, Senior Digital Scholarship ...