Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

A little late to the game, I have the reverse problem as you, Mike. I have a MLIS and I've found myself in the tech world (currently working as a software engineer in test infrastructure) and unable to get find similar work (or work I can jump to) for libraries. Still exploring and trying to find

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

Dear Ben: Thanks!! Yes our Labs department is great!! Ben and Josh are both very nice and I am reaching out to them again, my schooling had to be put on pause for a bit. I was not trying to critique NYPL, though like any human institution is has flaws. It was more of a commentary of being in a

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

ODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG] On Behalf Of Michael Rios Sent: Friday, March 09, 2018 11:54 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Dear Friends: THANK YOU!! I would love to hear from more of you (no pressure though), but I just wa

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018 11:54 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Dear Friends: THANK YOU!! I would love to hear from more of you (no pressure though), but I just wanted to thank everyone who already responded!! I feel much le

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t: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Dear Friends: THANK YOU!! I would love to hear from more of you (no pressure though), but I just wanted to thank everyone who already responded!! I feel much less alone now and will get back to all of you asap. THANK YOU!! Sincerely, Mike O

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

gt; 3051 University Ave, Stop 9000 > Grand Forks, ND > 58202-9000 > Tel: (701) 777-2619 > stephanie.wal...@library.und.edu > > > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries On Behalf Of McDonald, > Stephen > Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 9:41 AM > To: C

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

..@library.und.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries On Behalf Of McDonald, Stephen Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 9:41 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science There are a number of prominent librarians who code. Many of them are on

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rsday, March 8, 2018 6:58 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Hello I hope you are all well!! My name is Michael I am a public librarian with the New York public library. I have been taking cs classes on and off for the last five years. I greatly enjoy

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IR.ORG Subject: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Hello I hope you are all well!! My name is Michael I am a public librarian with the New York public library. I have been taking cs classes on and off for the last five years. I greatly enjoy them but feel slightly split between two worl

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

I am a librarian at Oregon Health & Science University and I code a bit. My undergrad degree is in Computer Engineering and I worked in the software industry in various roles (software testing, technical writing/editing, content management… not very coding-oriented roles) for the better part of

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

A primary purpose of the Code4Lib mailing list is to provide a venue for discussing the writing of software in libraries: The purpose of the Code4Lib mailing is to provide a forum for discussing the use of computers in libraries, usually in the form of writing software. Example topics inclu

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Of Craig Boman Sent: Friday, March 09, 2018 8:48 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Hi Mike, I similarly feel between two worlds as a librarian/coder, sans computer science degree, but optimistic nonetheless. I started as an entry level ILS supp

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er online resources. > > Cat Henry > Digital Resource Manager > Wake County Public Libraries > laura.he...@wakegov.com > > > > > From: Michael Rios > To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG > Date: 03/08/2018 06:58 PM > Subject:[CODE4LIB] Librarians

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

rces. Cat Henry Digital Resource Manager Wake County Public Libraries laura.he...@wakegov.com From: Michael Rios To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Date: 03/08/2018 06:58 PM Subject: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Sent by:Code for Libraries Hello I hope

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g Technologies Librarian From: Code for Libraries on behalf of Craig Boman Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 08:47 To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science Hi Mike, I similarly feel between two worlds as a librarian/coder, sans computer scienc

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Hi Mike, I similarly feel between two worlds as a librarian/coder, sans computer science degree, but optimistic nonetheless. I started as an entry level ILS support staff and found myself drawn to lots of coding projects. For me it was incredibly helpful that I was previously working with/mentored

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Mike, I have to admit this email makes me a little sad! NYPL has had so many insights and innovations in library software, and I'd hate to think that one of its employees would feel alienated from the organization by their interest in pursuing it (tho there are a recent spate of departures). Have

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I code a lot. BS (Piano) MS (Library Service) MMus (Organ) The only CS classes I ever took were re Excel and Sirsi's API. I code a lot. *Guy Dobson

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Hi Michael, I can't believe I typed "car degree" instead of cs degree on my phone. Must have been auto-correct. I have the MLIS and two English degrees (BA and MA). I'm the Assistant Director, IT for Kansas State University Libraries. I manage the IT department at K-State, which consists of sysad

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Dear Jason: Awesome!! Where do you work?? How did you get there?? Pretty much any other work related question you can think of. Sorry, I feel a bit lost out here. Many thanks!! Sincerely, Mike On Mar 8, 2018 7:01 PM, "Jason Bengtson" wrote: > Sure do. A lot. Don't have a car degree, thoug

Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

Sure do. A lot. Don't have a car degree, though. On Thu, Mar 8, 2018, 5:58 PM Michael Rios wrote: > Hello I hope you are all well!! > > My name is Michael I am a public librarian with the New York public > library. > > I have been taking cs classes on and off for the last five years. I greatly >

[CODE4LIB] Librarians and computer science

Hello I hope you are all well!! My name is Michael I am a public librarian with the New York public library. I have been taking cs classes on and off for the last five years. I greatly enjoy them but feel slightly split between two worlds. Are there many of us (librarians) who code?? If so pleas