http://blog.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://gmane.org/img/gmane-25t.png http://gmane.org http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19310 <pre>*** Spoiler Alert &gt; Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ A/V Now Available ... BTW: Also a link to a ARL Issue Brief &gt; GSU Fair Use Decision Recap and Implications (May 15 2012) IMHO&gt; Most Excellent ! /Gerry May 22, 2012 Washington DC—The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is holding a webcast on Thursday, May 24, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET, on the substance and implications of the recent decision in the lawsuit over Georgia State University's (GSU) e-reserves program. Brandon Butler, ARL Director of Public Policy Initiatives, and Jonathan Band (policybandwidth) will recap the basic facts of the case and the key holdings in the decision, discuss the possible next steps in the litigation, and suggest some of the possible consequences for libraries making their own decisions about how best to implement a fair use policy in the context of course reserves. Source and Links Available At [ http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/2012/05/free-arl-webcast-what-does-georgia.html ] Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 [ http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/ ] ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-24 </pre> McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] 2012-05-24T23:54:04 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19309 <pre>----- Original Message ----- From: Roy Tennant [mailto:roytennant-8a+P9i1ojmF8zQARNC3f2A&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 02:03 AM To: WEB4LIB-0lvw86wZMd/BnOJFYrmQmg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org &lt;WEB4LIB-0lvw86wZMd/BnOJFYrmQmg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org&gt; Subject: [WEB4LIB] Library Journal eBook Survey Forwarded on behalf of Laura Girmscheid. Roy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Library Journal invites U.S. libraries to take an ebook survey at this link: http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/2012ebook/ The survey will be open until June 30 and LJ is offering an iPad incentive for answering. This is their third annual survey, and times series data for the three years will be reported. ~ Laura Laura Girmscheid Media Source Research lgirmscheid-3IKv+s9rYV5cuVcvJjL11NBPR1lH4CV8&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org 160 Varick St. 11th Fl. New York, NY 10013 tel: 646-380-0719 fax: 646-380-0756 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-23 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-24 </pre> Tomlinson, Hugh 2012-05-24T08:17:35 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19308 <pre>Forwarded on behalf of Laura Girmscheid. Roy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Library Journal invites U.S. libraries to take an ebook survey at this link: http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/2012ebook/ The survey will be open until June 30 and LJ is offering an iPad incentive for answering. This is their third annual survey, and times series data for the three years will be reported. ~ Laura Laura Girmscheid Media Source Research lgirmscheid-3IKv+s9rYV5cuVcvJjL11NBPR1lH4CV8&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org 160 Varick St. 11th Fl. New York, NY 10013 tel: 646-380-0719 fax: 646-380-0756 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-23 </pre> Roy Tennant 2012-05-24T01:03:00 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19307 <pre>Please excuse duplication. Please forward to interested colleagues and other listservs. _OCLC Systems &amp; Services: International Digital Library Perspectives_ (OSS:IDLP) is looking for articles. Articles can be of any length, and figures and screen shots are encouraged. OSS:IDLP is a peer-reviewed journal. If you are interested, there is a short timeline for publication; your article can be published as early as October 2012. For more information, contact the editor at the email address below. Editorial objectives OCLC Systems &amp; Services: International Digital Library Perspectives covers a broad range of subject areas relating to the Web-based delivery of digital cultural content. The journal aims to keep readers informed about current trends in research, and to report on new initiatives and developments. Digital libraries and digital repositories are a particular focus, together with relevant standards and techniques. Coverage *Digital libraries *Digital repositories *Digital cultural content services *Web metadata standards *Web markup languages *Digital preservation *Imaging and digitization techniques *Usability studies OCLC Systems &amp; Services is indexed and abstracted in: *Academic Search Alumni Edition *Academic Search Complete *Academic Search Premier *Computer Science Index *Computer &amp; Communications Security Abstracts *Current Abstracts *Current Awareness Abstracts *Education Full Text *Education Research *Emerald Management Reviews *Information Science and Technology Abstracts (ISTA) *The Informed Librarian *INSPEC *International Academic Research Library *Internet &amp; Personal Computing Abstracts *Library &amp; Information Science Abstracts *Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts *Library Literature &amp; Information Science *Library Literature &amp; Information Science Full Text *OmniFile Full Text Mega *OmniFile Full Text Select *Scopus *TOC Premier Bradford Lee Eden, Ph.D. Editor Dean of Library Services Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 brad.eden-sq9KKzVdZgqHXe+LvDLADg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org 219-464-5099 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-23 </pre> Brad Eden 2012-05-23T18:54:06 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19306 <pre>Electronic Resources Management Librarian The University of Chicago Library invites applicants for the position of Electronic Resources Management (ERM) Librarian. Home of one of the largest and richest research collections in the world, The University of Chicago Library provides access to an extensive number of e-resources including purchased and licensed serials and electronic books. The ERM Librarian plays a key role in the coordination and management of content supplied by over 500 producers as well as freely-available content. The collection currently contains around 2 million individual electronic titles. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Collection Services, the ERM Librarian provides leadership, vision, and direction for electronic resources management in a library that has made it a strategic priority to ensure users can take full advantage of resources. The ERM Librarian establishes standards for electronic resources management, assesses whether standards are being met, and recommends and implements changes to improve electronic resources for Library users. Representing the University of Chicago Library at professional conferences and meetings, and maintaining professional networks and collaborative relationships with other libraries, the ERM Librarian both remains abreast of changes affecting electronic resources management and assumes an active leadership and advocacy role within the field. The ERM Librarian has primary responsibility for the management of all aspects of our acquired electronic resources, providing support for collecting activities including the identification of potential new products and coordinating the Library's trial program. Provides license support including initial negotiation and technical review to ensure that the licenses conform to University and Library requirements. Manages the ordering of new products and, with other units, coordinates the cataloging activities related to e-resources. Manages link resolver and other access tools, works with other departments to ensure software and hardware is updated to maintain correct links to licensed content, and resolves issues identified by staff or patrons. Works as a liaison with Library groups and committees to evaluate and implement interface designs and changes. The ERM Librarian also supervises the ERM Manager and ERM Assistants. For a complete position description, please visit http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/jobs/librarianvacant.html QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school required along with significant experience working with electronic resources management combined with a broad understanding of technical services operations. Academic library experience is preferred. Project management experience required. Experience negotiating licensing and pricing terms with publishers and other content providers required. Experience using LMS cataloging and acquisitions modules required. Strong computer literacy and ability to work with a multitude of library systems, databases and software required. Previous supervisory experience required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) required. Ability to work independently and collegially in a complex, diverse, and rapidly changing environment required. Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and problems, evaluate possible solutions, and implement best choices required. Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate, and perform tasks required. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children. To apply for this position, submit a profile, cover letter, CV, and reference contact information to https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52261 Applications received by July 7, 2012 will be assured consideration. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-22 </pre> David Brian Bietila 2012-05-22T21:24:08 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19305 <pre>*sorry for any cross posting* NC LIVE Web &amp; User Experience Development Librarian Vacancy Announcement NC LIVE seeks candidates with a passion for helping people find, use, and create information that improves their communities and their lives through digital library collections and services. We need your enthusiasm, ideas, and unique skills to expand the digital possibilities of the state’s academic and public libraries. If you are looking to join an organization with a track record of success that will use your ideas to help build the next generation of libraries in North Carolina, come join us at NC LIVE. Known for its leadership in collaborative online library success, NC LIVE seeks an innovative, curious, and flexible colleague to join a seven-member team of librarians and information technology professionals serving the state from NCSU Libraries on the campus of NC State University. This newly- created position reports to the NC LIVE Executive Director. Responsibilities The Web/UXD Librarian will have primary responsibility to design, develop, and maintain the web and mobile interfaces of NC LIVE’s digital library services and collections. Web and Application Development Provide hands on leadership and vision in the development, support, integration, and administration of NC LIVE’s digital library websites, portals, and discovery systems Conduct ongoing research into the development of new digital library interface capabilities, enhancements, and user-centered design trends Partner with member library staff to maximize access to and use of NC LIVE’s digital collections through creative web design that improves the patron’s discovery experience Provide frontline support for digital library services through NC LIVE’s content management systems and library relations systems Participate in consortial planning, by serving on committees, taskforces, and teams Member Relations and Outreach Support Track and identify trends in use and user behavior to assist colleagues in building orientation, awareness, and training initiatives for member libraries Provide digital library consulting services to member libraries Build relationships with member librarians and digital library service vendors to ensure the best match of service to organizational needs Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLS, or equivalent degree in library or information science Relevant experience, including design and development of digital applications library services in an public, academic, or special library environment Knowledge of and experience with current and emerging web development technologies as they contribute to digital library services and user experience of students, library patrons, or researchers Demonstrated commitment to creative, high-quality digital library services Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution Knowledge of data standards prevalent in libraries Relevant customer service experience in a library, educational institution, or other knowledge-based organization Ability to work and excel in both individual and team environments Valid driver’s license Preferred: Previous digital library development experience in a library, educational institution, or other knowledge-based organization Experience with search engine technologies in a library or university environment Experience addressing usability issues and with user-centered design in library environments Demonstrated experience retrieving data from open web API's Overview of NC LIVE NC LIVE is North Carolina’s statewide online library service. Founded in 1997 by representatives from the NC Community Colleges, the NC Independent Colleges and Universities, the NC Public Library Directors Association, the University of North Carolina and the State Library of North Carolina, NC LIVE serves nearly 200 member libraries across North Carolina, and is dedicated to helping its member libraries provide North Carolinians with resources that support education, enhance statewide economic development, and increase quality of life. Designed for at-home use, NC LIVE eBooks, magazines, newspapers, journals, media, and other online materials are available from any Internet connection via library websites, and through www.nclive.org. NC LIVE offers free electronic access to resources for all ages on topics ranging from careers, business, and investing, to auto repair, health, history, and genealogy. NC LIVE resources are available to all North Carolinians through their local public, community college, or academic library. More information about NC LIVE can be found at: http://www.nclive.org/about Salary and Benefits Salary is very competitive, commensurate with education and experience. Position is non-tenure track faculty at the rank of Librarian. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC comprehensive major medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. More benefits information is available at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/. Application process and schedule Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The nomination committee may invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings. Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Search by position number 00102614, complete application, and attach cover letter, résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional references. AA/EEO In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Final candidates for employment are subject to criminal &amp; sex offender background checks. A previous criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment. However, failure to provide complete &amp; accurate information will be considered "falsification" and applicants will be removed from consideration. ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-22 </pre> Nitin Arora 2012-05-22T21:22:35 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19304 <pre>Apologies for cross posting - My organization would like to archive/export our internal wiki in some kind of end-user friendly format. The concept is to copy the wiki contents annually to a format that can be used on any standard computer in case of an emergency (i.e. saved as an HTML web-style archive, saved as PDF files, saved as Word files). Another way to put it is that we are looking for a way to export the contents of the wiki into a printer-friendly format - to a document that maintains some organization and formatting and can be used on any standard computer. Is anybody aware of a tool out there that would allow for this sort of automated, multi-page export? Our wiki is large and we would prefer not to do this type of backup one page at a time. We are using JSPwiki, but I'm open to any option you think might work. Could any of the web harvesting products be adapted to do the job? Has anyone else backed up a wiki to an alternate format? Thanks! Carol Hassler Webmaster / Cataloger Wisconsin State Law Library (608) 261-7558 http://wilawlibrary.gov/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-22 </pre> Carol Hassler 2012-05-22T21:05:59 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19303 <pre>*** Spoiler Alert &gt; Possible Duplicate Posting *** Link to Registration Via http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/2012/05/free-arl-webcast-what-does-georgia.html http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/2012/05/free-webinar-copyright-kenneth-crews.html Enjoy ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-22 </pre> McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] 2012-05-22T20:36:23 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19302 <pre>Posting this on behalf of a colleague: http://scadjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53281 ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-21 </pre> Erin Germ 2012-05-21T23:21:28 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19301 <pre>I'm interested as well. Thanks On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Jim LeFager &lt;jameslefager-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org&gt; wrote: </pre> Riley-Huff, Debra 2012-05-21T18:09:18 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19300 <pre>There are two issues here, the quality of the image, and the tools for zooming and panning. You have received some good suggestions for the latter, let me dwell on the former. I would concur that you should start by scanning in grayscale. You will get a much more "zoomability". You might even increase your scanning density. Then see if you can remove the speckles. Are they on the original? If you use a different scanner, or reposition the microfilm, do the speckles stay consistent? If not, then it's a scanning problem. If they ARE on the original, most image-processing software will have a filter for removing speckles. The filter should be adjustable for sensitivity, so you can avoid removing too much of the original document. The lines probably ARE on the original, a result of running the film through the reader many times. You might find a filter to remove those, but that would be harder to find than one for speckles. Then apply a threshold filter. Adjust it so the background goes to pure white. This will improve compressibility. These are just some ideas. If you will post a higher-res grayscale image of one page, I'll play around with it. Finally, I note that a Google search for "best practices scanning microfilm" produces a number of promising links. On Mon, 21 May 2012, John Fitzgibbon wrote: Regards, ....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. personal e-mail: ras-2/cnq9nI9G4AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org company e-mail: rsi-2/cnq9nI9G4AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) fax: (US) 503-624-0760 web: http://www.anzio.com street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 Portland, OR 97223 USA ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-21 </pre> Bob Rasmussen 2012-05-21T15:17:11 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19299 <pre>John, Is it possible to scan in grayscale? This will help legibility. I know that grayscale will make larger files. If that is a problem, then still scan in grayscale, then try to do some image clean up like adjusting levels across all files or all files with a certain set of parameters (maybe like http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/5385 ) , then convert to black and white or otherwise optimize. By the way, as I'm sure you already know, digitizing microfilm results in much poorer image quality than does digitizing paper. If you start with a bad image, you can only do so much. If you start with a good image, and then decide to loose quality by optimizing, then you have a full range of choices in that tradeoff. If you have the option to digitize paper, you are probably better off putting labor or outsourcing costs into handling paper for a clean initial scan, rather than putting labor costs into handling and processing digital files to compensate for a poor initial scan. Experiment and maybe you will find you get more bang for your buck digitizing paper. -Wilhelmina Randtke On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 8:52 AM, John Fitzgibbon &lt; jfitzgibbon-2tjwXlteWPH6SIQjw9F3Yw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org&gt; wrote: ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-21 </pre> Wilhelmina Randtke 2012-05-21T14:22:33 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19298 <pre>Hi John, Just http://Zoom.it/ This is a new service from Microsoft. It accepts PDF. Here is what it made of your PDF. http://zoom.it/kEKP They can accept images of any size. The technology is cross-brower and only requires JavaScript on the client side. It's a development from Microsoft Livelabs' SeaDragon. If you decide that this is the way to go, then you could actually Implement this yourself. I managed to implement it in PHP on Linux a couple of years ago as part of a data visualisation project. All the best, David, </pre> David Kane 2012-05-21T14:09:19 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19297 <pre>Hello, you might want to have a look at the djvu format. http://djvu.org/ &lt;http://djvu.org/gallery/books.php&gt; Here is an example for a book: http://djvu.org/gallery/books.php (you can use the Java viewer if you have no djvu plug in installed) Most stuff you need is available for free (see also http://djvu.sourceforge.net/ ). Kind regards sws On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 3:06 PM, John Fitzgibbon &lt; jfitzgibbon-2tjwXlteWPH6SIQjw9F3Yw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org&gt; wrote: ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-21 </pre> Steffen Schilke 2012-05-21T13:54:45 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19296 <pre> I ran across a site using Zoomify and thought it looked interesting, but I haven't had a chance to try it. &lt;http://zoomify.com/&gt; They seem more intended for large maps, but large documents would work as well. -- Bob Sullivan Schenectady Digital History Archive &lt;http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/&gt; Schenectady County (NY) Public Library ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-21 </pre> Robert Sullivan 2012-05-21T13:53:48 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19295 <pre>Hi Bob, Thanks for your reply. I have put the sample online at http://places.galwaylibrary.ie/sample.pdf. The file is about 2.3Mb in size. It is from page 3 on that the file is typical of what we are trying to do. Each page will ultimately be a separate file. Regards John -----Original Message----- From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB-0lvw86wZMd/BnOJFYrmQmg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org] On Behalf Of Bob Rasmussen Sent: 21 May 2012 14:36 To: WEB4LIB-0lvw86wZMd/BnOJFYrmQmg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] putting images on the Web that can be panned and zoomed John, can you provide a sample URL? On Mon, 21 May 2012, John Fitzgibbon wrote: Regards, ....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. personal e-mail: ras-2/cnq9nI9G4AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org company e-mail: rsi-2/cnq9nI9G4AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) fax: (US) 503-624-0760 web: http://www.anzio.com street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 Portland, OR 97223 USA ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-21 ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for content and cleared by MailMarshal Hosted at Galway County Council T</pre> John Fitzgibbon 2012-05-21T13:52:26 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19294 <pre>John, can you provide a sample URL? On Mon, 21 May 2012, John Fitzgibbon wrote: Regards, ....Bob Rasmussen, President, Rasmussen Software, Inc. personal e-mail: ras-2/cnq9nI9G4AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org company e-mail: rsi-2/cnq9nI9G4AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org voice: (US) 503-624-0360 (9:00-6:00 Pacific Time) fax: (US) 503-624-0760 web: http://www.anzio.com street address: Rasmussen Software, Inc. 10240 SW Nimbus, Suite L9 Portland, OR 97223 USA ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-21 </pre> Bob Rasmussen 2012-05-21T13:36:12 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19293 <pre>Hi, If a person types an incorrect domain name in an address bar, the browser will prompt him or her to check the network connection. (It also prompts him or her to check the domain name.) For example, Mozilla Firefox will respond with ***************************************** Check the address for typing errors such as ww.example.com instead of www.example.com If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network connection. If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web. ***************************************** Why does the browser not know that the network connection is fine, and simply prompt the person to re-examine the domain name? Does DNS not communicate with HTTP? Any help with satisfying my curiosity would be much appreciated. Regards John Regards, John John Fitzgibbon w: www.galwaylibrary.ie e: info-2tjwXlteWPH6SIQjw9F3Yw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org p: 00 353 91 562471 f: 00 353 91 565039 ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for content and cleared by MailMarshal Hosted at Galway County Council T</pre> John Fitzgibbon 2012-05-21T13:22:20 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19292 <pre>Hi, We are in the process of making very old hand written documents available on the Web. The handwritten information has been typed up and converted to HTML, but we are hoping to provide links from this to the originals which will be in PDF format. The originals are on microfilm. Each page is about six times as wide as it is high. We have scanned a sample, but find that when zooming in, it quickly becomes impossible to read the handwriting. Vertical lines which are on the microfilm become more of a problem when enlarging the image. Also, because of the document's dimensions, much of the document disappears off screen when zooming in, and a large scrollbar appears at the bottom of the screen. A cleaner image and an ability to pan and zoom with the mouse would be ideal. What is the best way of achieving this? Any help would be much appreciated. Regards John ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for content and cleared by MailMarshal Hosted at Galway County Council T</pre> John Fitzgibbon 2012-05-21T13:06:30 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19291 <pre>*** Spoiler Alert / Possible Duplicate Posting *** Colleagues/ Most recent postings to the _Alt-Ed_ blog ... http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/anyone-can-go-to-harvard-ivys-offer.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/barriers-to-adoption-of-online-learning.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/online-classes-invite-students-to-join.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/opening-our-eyes-and-moocing-to-future.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/open-online-and-connectivist-lessons.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/surf-list-of-resources-on-moocs.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/webinar-keith-devlin-stanford-moocs-may.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/plan-your-free-online-education-at.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/hes-uneducated.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/using-mlearning-and-moocs-to-understand.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/will-moocs-promote-superstar-teaching.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/podcast-episode-86-ya-big-mooc.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/come-revolution.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/bbc-ivy-league-education-free-on-web.html http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/05/online-education-and-super-flynn-effect.html BTW: RIP &gt; Robin Gibb http://open.spotify.com/track/0Nn3zTnQW0vpWedAMlImui Thanks, Robin !!! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/ ============================ To unsubscribe: http://bit.ly/web4lib Web4Lib Web Site: http://web4lib.org/ 2012-05-20 </pre> McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] 2012-05-21T00:58:50 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/19290 <pre> Yeah, off and on for about 17 years now. :-) My advice is for web designers to rethink how they approach this. Browsers are on fast upgrade paths these days, increasingly with auto-updates, and users may not even know what version they're running. Besides, what matters to you is more likely to be the version of Gecko, Webkit, or Trident they're running, and not so much the browser. Even if you could guarantee support for, say, Firefox 12, do you support it with my particular plug-ins, my monitor resolution and screen width, my security and privacy settings, etc? The more universally reliable approach (IMO) has always been to target a sensible set of standards for markup, style, and scripting. That's trickier today than in the past, because the de facto standards today are really "HTML 4 plus parts of HTML5", "CSS 2.1 plus some of 3", and probably "Whatever JQuery supports." But that's the direction you need to go. You might want to check your logs to figure out which tail-end browsers (IE6, Firefox 2) you can give yourself permission to stop worrying about. </pre> Thomas Dowling 2012-05-20T16:30:22 Search the mailing list at Gmane query http://search.gmane.org/?group=$group=gmane.education.web4lib