From neasist at gmail.com Mon Jan 5 12:29:27 2015 From: neasist at gmail.com (NE ASIST) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 12:29:27 -0500 Subject: [Neasis-l] Data Visualization Event 1/15/15: Get to know presenters Brian Card & Mike Barry! Message-ID: You still have time to register for* Data Visualization: How to Do It and Do It Well!* Look below for details about one great presentation, or check our website for the rest. *Time-sensitive info*: spots are available for Rob Erdmann's intermediate/advanced workshop on Circos . Rob is using a dataset about population migration from one state to another. He will show how to create the plot with an already-configured dataset, but then he will teach people how to tweak things, including the dataset. Participants don't have to worry about installing anything on their own computers. Suitable for absolute beginners? No. Can people with intermediate skills participate? Sure! *WHEN*: January 15, 2015 ||| Thursday ||| 9 AM - 2:30 PM *WHERE*: Simmons College in Boston *HOW MUCH*: Registration $45 ||| NEASIST/SLA members $35 ||| students $15 *SO*: Register today ! *G et to know your presenters: Brian Card & Mike Barry* Brian Card is a Software Engineer at Viasat who focuses on UI design and network management. He has a bachelor?s degree in Computer Science from Union College and is working on a Master?s Degree in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mike Barry is a Software Engineer at Twitter who focuses on backend services and data analysis. He has bachelor's degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and is currently working on a master?s degree in Computer Science from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Both Mike and Brian have an active interest in data visualization and analysis. This project was expanded from a graduate course on data visualization from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. *Brian & Mike's talk: **How to Build a Large Scale Data Visualization* Large publishers like the New York Times, the Washington Post and Bloomberg are creating impressive visualizations with teams of designers and developers. Recreating a similar project might seem out of reach for the non-professional. However, many of the tools used to build visualizations are open source and freely available. With a good understanding of visual design anyone can apply the same techniques and come up with a great data visualization. We created a visualization that?s on the same size and scale of professional publications and will show you how we did it and how you can use the same techniques to create your own. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Or, email neasist at gmail.com to get on the waitlist for the sold-out workshops led by Carolin Ferwerda and Amy Deschenes -- the stars of today's Get to Know Your Presenters update! *WHEN*: January 15, 2015 ||| Thursday ||| 9 AM - 2:30 PM *WHERE*: Simmons College in Boston *HOW MUCH*: Registration $45 ||| NEASIST/SLA members $35 ||| students $15 *SO*: Register today ! *"No Fuss Data Visualizations with Sheetsee.js"* *Amy Deschenes*, Systems & Web Applications Librarian -- Simmons College Library Know how to use a Google Spreadsheet? Have some experience editing HTML & CSS? Come to this workshop and learn how to use Sheetsee.js to build a fantastic web interface to showcase any kind of data stored in a Google Spreadsheet. Using Sheetsee.js it's easy to build interactive tables, complex graphs, and even maps. You'll learn how Sheetsee.js works, see some examples, and try your hand at building your own Sheetsee.js-fueled web page. To see examples of what you can create and find out more visit http://jlord.us/sheetsee.js/. *Amy Deschenes* a library technology professional specializing in systems, websites, and user experience. She has been working at Simmons College Library in Boston for the past five years. During that time she has implemented a responsive library catalog, enhanced the library website based on user experience feedback, developed an online content strategy, and kept the ILS running smoothly (for the most part). In 2013 she built a dynamic library stats dashboard using Sheetsee.js to build the data visualizations. She teaches online courses in web development and usability testing for librarians for Simmons SLIS Continuting Education. Outside the library world Amy enjoys running and cooking for friends & family. *"Visualizing Spatial Data using Online Tools"Carolin Ferwerda*, Instructional Technologist for GIS & Statistics -- Wellesley College Join us to explore several free, online tools for visualizing spatial data. These tools have relatively low entry barriers and are perfect for people who want to make a good-looking, interactive map without spending hours and hours learning GIS or programming. During the workshop, you will work with a group on an example project using data from the humanities, social sciences, or sciences to visualize numeric data or to create a story map. Since no tool can do everything, the purpose of the workshop is to give you a basic working knowledge of several useful tools within a short period. *Carolin Ferwerda* is the resident map geek at Wellesley College. She works with faculty and students to provide planning and support for data-focused research and instruction. She specializes in GIS and statistics support, including project planning, software training, and curriculum development. Carolin has a background in geospatial technology, with a BS in Natural Resources from Cornell University and a MS in Geography from Rutgers University. She is interested in effectively and purposefully integrating technology in the curriculum and promoting spatial literacy and GIS across all disciplines. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From MKramer at wheelock.edu Mon Jan 12 13:40:56 2015 From: MKramer at wheelock.edu (Maric Kramer) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:40:56 +0000 Subject: [Neasis-l] Save the Date and Call for Proposals: 2015 NELIG Annual Program In-Reply-To: <52C843BBA67AF944A669EC43CC79891D45D0CF1B@EXCHMB1.gold.ad.bentley.edu> References: <52C843BBA67AF944A669EC43CC79891D45D0CF1B@EXCHMB1.gold.ad.bentley.edu> Message-ID: <865132F8C009494186E0BE37187480F19C72B9B8@Wheelock-exch-1.wheelock.edu> Crossing the Threshold: Real Life Applications of the ACRL Framework NELIG Annual Program, June 12, 2015 @ Bryant University Call for Proposals The New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG), an interest group of ACRL New England, requests breakout session proposals for its Annual Program entitled "Crossing the Threshold: Real Life Applications of the ACRL Framework" to be held at Bryant University, in Smithfield, RI, on Friday, June 12, 2015. This year's program will explore practical applications of the ACRL's proposed Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Each presenter should plan on speaking 30-35 minutes with an additional 10-15 minutes for question and discussion (45 minutes total). We are looking for individual, group, or panel presentations by librarians and/or their collaborative colleagues. Interactive workshops involving computers and hands-on activities will also be considered. NELIG encourages librarians with any amount of experience to submit a proposal and we are dedicated to providing opportunities for librarians to learn practical ideas from one another. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions about presenting. Proposal topics may include but are not limited to the following: * Applying threshold concepts in the classroom * Combining the framework with the standards * Bringing the framework into campus-wide conversations * Assessing learning outcomes * Using the framework in research activities and assignments Proposal are due March 2, 2015 and may be submitted below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/153oxyFMFYfP16ACXXALTH5dNoIP1HC8RUpFAauAyQ40/viewform Questions should be directed to: acrlnelig at gmail.com> Thank you! Kelly LeMeur, URI (Kellylemeur at gmail.com) and Laura Robinson Hanlan, WPI (lrob at wpi.edu) NELIG Annual Program Co-Chairs, 2015 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From z665.a4 at gmail.com Wed Jan 21 17:09:21 2015 From: z665.a4 at gmail.com (Jean Amaral) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:09:21 -0500 Subject: [Neasis-l] CFP Deadline extended - LACUNY Institute on Privacy and Surveillance Message-ID: *Deadline Extended* *Privacy and Surveillance: Library Advocacy for the 21st Century* John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York May 8, 2015 *Submission Deadline: January 23, 2015* Keynote Speaker: Rainey Reitman (Activism Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation; Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Freedom of the Press Foundation) Historically, librarians have defended patron privacy on the grounds that it is crucial to free speech, freedom of thought, and equal access to information. These core values, which occasionally have led librarians to confrontation with law enforcement, are embedded in our professional ethics. The American Library Association?s Privacy Toolkit demarcates a broad territory for the profession to safeguard: ?In libraries, the right to privacy is the right to open inquiry without having the subject of one?s interest examined or scrutinized by others? (Privacy and Confidentiality: Library Core Values ). Nevertheless, patron data can now be scrutinized not just by FBI agents with secret warrants, but also by database and e-book vendors, social media companies, and Internet marketers. The digital nature of today?s information sources has allowed for mass collection of patron data--as demonstrated by the NSA?s covert collection of telephone and Internet records. Our profession has been slow to respond. In this new technological and political landscape, which privacy violations pose a threat to our mission of promoting free speech and free thought? How can librarians convince those in power that patron privacy is crucial to our institutions and our communities? Can we negotiate contracts with vendors that protect reader privacy? How should we talk to our students about these issues, and what can we learn from them about the future of privacy? The LACUNY Institute seeks proposals that explore all aspects of privacy in libraries, with a special emphasis on academic settings. We welcome proposals from those inside and outside the profession. This year, we will feature two kinds of presentations: *Paper Presentations* (20 minutes) The Institute will include several moderated panel presentations, which may be historical, theoretical, legal, or practical in nature. Please include time for questions and discussion. A few examples include: ? Library Code of Ethics and its relevance today ? Current laws and precedents relating to privacy ? The information economy and user data ? Predictive analytics ? Assessment and student privacy ? The Dark Web *Lightning Presentations* (10 minutes) At the close of the Institute, attendees will disperse to a number of simultaneous lightning presentations. These should be highly practical in nature and focused on a single, specific issue. The goal is to provide attendees with concrete steps for action. Please build in substantial time for questions and discussion, and plan to bring handouts or other takeaways. A few examples include: ? Lesson plans for teaching students about privacy ? How to read vendor contract*s* and negotiate for privacy rights ? Privacy-protecting alternatives to common tools and websites (e.g., ownCloud, DuckDuckGo) ? Setting up a Tor relay ? Proven steps for promoting privacy initiatives among faculty and administrators Please submit proposals for paper and lightning presentations, including a 300-500 word abstract, to http://lacuny.org/institute-call-for-proposals/ by *January 23, 2015*. Questions may be directed to Jennifer.Poggiali at lehman.cuny.edu. 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