I am interested as well. Elizabeth Leonard 973-761-9445
-----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tod Olson Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:57 PM To: [email protected] 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) <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Agree +1 > > On 2/14/17, 1:38 PM, "Code for Libraries on behalf of Mark V. Sullivan" > <[email protected] on behalf of [email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> on behalf of Tod Olson > <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:35 PM > To: [email protected] > 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 <[email protected]> >> 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 <[email protected]> on behalf of >> CODE4LIB automatic digest system <[email protected]> >> Sent: 14 February 2017 04:00 >> To: [email protected] >> 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 <[email protected]> >> 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 <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> >> Systems Librarian >> Interim Director for Integrated Library Systems University of Chicago >> Library >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:01:20 -0500 >> From: Erin White <[email protected]> >> 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 | [email protected] | >> 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 <[email protected]> >> 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: [email protected] >> >> 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: [email protected] >> >> 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 <[email protected]> >> 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. 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