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Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic

So last week I had the opportunity to attend code4lib Mid-Atlantic and hang out with library developers from that part of the country. One of the most interesting things about the conference was its international set of participants. Because the event was held in conjunction with the VuFind conference, several members of the international VuFind community stayed and attended the code4lib Mid-Atlantic conference as well. This gave the small conference a refreshing global-cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Submitted by librarywebchic on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 11:51am
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Innovation in Libraries deemed a great success

Innovation in LibrariesWhile Karen is off at Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic in Philadelphia learning new things, I finally found some catching-up time to assemble some follow-up thoughts about the Innovation in Libraries event. And load the slides!

Submitted by alicesneary on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 2:41pm
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Expansion of OCLC Control Number

You've heard it before, but I am bid to remind you again. OCLC Control Numbers are expanding in July 2013. Here's the scoop:

Submitted by alicesneary on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 9:37am
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2 weeks left to submit your Innovation in Libraries proposals

Quick reminder that your Innovation in Libraries proposals are due in 2 weeks = 31 August.

We're still looking for a few more lightning talks, which don't have to be strict pecha-kucha. Just short.

Submitted by alicesneary on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 3:47pm
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API Key requests move to OCLC Service Configuration

I'm happy to share some great news in terms of API WSKey management.

Submitted by librarywebchic on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 12:56pm
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New functions for Acquisitions and new License Manager Web service in beta

This past weekend OCLC made several improvements to the current Web services and released a new beta of the License Manager Web service. The existing WMS Acquisitions Web service now includes read access to several more objects which are part of the Acquisitions workflow. The new objects available include:

Submitted by librarywebchic on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 12:18pm
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Planned downtime for the WorldShare Platform on 5 August 2012

On Sunday, 5 August 2012 there will be a scheduled service downtime for the OCLC WorldShare Platform and all associated OCLC Web services available through the Platform from 2:00 am to 8:00 am EDT (-4 GMT).

During the downtime, the WorldShare Platform will receive this quarter’s planned enhancements, including new functionality for selected WorldShare Management Services APIs amongst other improvements. Downtime will be minimized as much as possible.

Any questions, please let us know.

Submitted by alicesneary on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 1:40pm
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DEADLINE EXTENDED for Innovation in Libraries proposals

You're in luck. We've been asked to extend the deadline for proposal submissions for Innovation in Libraries, the free post conference after LITA Forum. I know, I know, summer schedules and life gets in the way of work. OK, you now have until 31 August to get your 20 minute session, 5 minute lightning talk or group leader topic proposal ideas in. So get to cookin' on what interesting things you can share with the group.

Submitted by alicesneary on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 10:23am
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Reminder: Call for Proposals due 31 July for Innovation in Libraries 2012

Quick reminder to get your proposal finished up for the Innovation in Libraries 2012 postconference to LITA Forum.

Whether you plan to attend LITA Forum or not, you are encouraged to share your innovations, ideas and instructive failures with fellow attendees at Innovation in Libraries 2012. There are three (3) potential ways to participate:

Submitted by alicesneary on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 4:13pm
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Linked Data now in WorldCat Facebook App

The availability of Linked Data in WorldCat.org has everyone here very excited. We had been anxiously awaiting the chance to make use of this new feature in our own applications, and are now beginning to try it out.

Submitted by btwashburn on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:33am
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