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jasonkucsma
New York, NY
An information professional specializing in emerging technologies, digital resource management, and digital preservation — with extensive experience in research, project management, marketing, creative and technical writing, and graphic design.
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You may notice that this blog hasn't been updated recently. That's because we've been using METRO's website as our primary communication outlet. Please head on over to metro.org for all the latest news related to libraries, archives, and museums in... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2012 at techMETRO
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Midwinter ALA Meeting to Address Validating Quality in Large-Scale Digitization
I'm the current Chair of this interest group, and I thought readers might be interested in hearing about our upcoming meeting. ASCLA-ICAN Collaborative Digitization Interest Group at ALA Annual Saturday, January 21, 2012 | 4-5:30 in Dallas Convention Center, D161... Continue reading
Posted Nov 22, 2011 at techMETRO
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Digital Preservation Fundamentals: Delivered to Your Desktop
Photo courtesy @StuartBryant on Flickr This October, METRO is pleased to present a new lunch-hour webinar series that will outline fundamental issues related to the preservation of digital resources. These four programs will explore current practices of cultural heritage institutions,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 4, 2011 at techMETRO
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Four-Webinar Series Delivers Digital Preservation Fundamentals to Your Desktop
This October, METRO is pleased to present a new lunch-hour webinar series that will outline fundamental issues related to the preservation of digital resources. These three programs will explore current practices of cultural heritage institutions, key issues involved in preserving... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2011 at techMETRO
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Brooklyn Public Library is Hiring for an IMLS Grant Project Coordinator
This was passed along to me by a colleague, and I thought readers in the region might be interested or know someone who would. BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY POSITION POSITION : IMLS CHART Grant Project Coordinator – part-time position DEPARTMENT :... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2011 at techMETRO
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Workshop Aims to Increase Collaboration Between Librarians and Wikimedia Projects
Next Tuesday, September 27th, join us at METRO for a unique new workshop that will shed some light on how libraries use Wikipedia to help their patrons and increase visibility of their collections. Wikimedia projects can work effectively to publicize... Continue reading
Posted Sep 21, 2011 at techMETRO
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ALA's OITP Office to Host Webinar on Future of Public Libraries
This may be of interest to readers. I've read through the related report, and I'm sure this webinar will be a great conversation: Webinar | Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st Century Library Public libraries now confront formidable... Continue reading
Posted Sep 14, 2011 at techMETRO
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ALA's ASCLA Division Announces Collaborative Digitization Interest Group
This was recently posted by Liz Bishoff to some listservs I follow: This year the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) reorganized to realize improved efficiencies and reflecting the interests of members. As part of the reorganization, the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2011 at techMETRO
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Upcoming Digitization Special Interest Group Mtg to Focus on Digitizing "Workhorse" Special Collections
Readers in the metropolitan NY region may be interested in this upcoming SIG meeting. All SIG meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. Digitizing Workhorse Collections: The Benefits and Obstacles of Digitizing Heavily Used Collections Date: October 20, 2011... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2011 at techMETRO
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NYPL Seeking Digital Archivist for Manuscripts and Archives Division
I was just passed a link for this opening at NYPL, and thought readers might be interested (and interested in passing it along): DIGITAL ARCHIVIST External Overview: The New York Public Library’s Manuscripts and Archives Division (MSS) seeks an experienced... Continue reading
Posted Jul 21, 2011 at techMETRO
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Next Week: Our Rescheduled "Readers' Rights and the Kindle" Webinar. Last Session of the Season!
What happens to our rights as readers when books go digital? In a one-hour webinar on June 13 (1pm-2pm), Librarian Alycia Sellie and technologist Matthew Goins will challenge the status quo of book digitization and argue that a careless migration... Continue reading
Posted Jul 20, 2011 at techMETRO
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Talking Proactive Libraries with LJ Mover and Shaker, Maurice Coleman
Posted Jul 11, 2011 at techMETRO
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New Library of Congress Initiative Highlights Digital Preservation Resources, Education
I just received some information about a Digital Preservation Outreach and Education (DPOE) initiative at the Library of Congress that might be of interest to readers. According to the site, DPOE aims to "foster national outreach and education to encourage... Continue reading
Posted Jul 6, 2011 at techMETRO
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ALA's OITP E-Books Task Force Meeting Continues Conversation with Harper-Collins
Last weekend at ALA's Annual Conference, the Office for Information Technology Policy's E-Books Task Force invited Harper-Collins to attend its regular business meeting. The following quote from the Task Force Chair, Bonnie Tijerina, comes from the official ALA release regarding... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2011 at techMETRO
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Next Week: Readers' Rights and the Threat of the Kindle Webinar at METRO
What happens to our rights as readers when books go digital? In a one-hour webinar on June 13 (1pm-2pm), Librarian Alycia Sellie and technologist Matthew Goins will challenge the status quo of book digitization and argue that a careless migration... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2011 at techMETRO
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NYPL Labs presents: Digital Humanities and the Future of Libraries
I just got this notice passed through my inbox from Ben Vershbow, Manager of NYPL Labs. Looks like it could be a pretty interesting program: NYPL Labs presents: Digital Humanities and the Future of Libraries A conversation in honor of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2011 at techMETRO
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New Cultural Tech Meetup Group to Convene in NYC
After a recent installment of our Digital Services News, I received a note from Leala Abbot (Senior Digital Content Analyst at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) about a new Cultural Tech Meetup group she's co-convening. The group's inaugural meeting is... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2011 at techMETRO
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Creating a Comprehensive Technology Model for a Converged Facility @ U. of Calgary
Thanks to CNI for posting this from their Spring 2011 Membership Meeting. Creating a Comprehensive Technology Model for a Converged Library, Archive, Art and Publishing Facility at the University of Calgary, a project briefing session presented by Thomas Hickerson (Vice... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2011 at techMETRO
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Digital Public Library of America Beta Sprint Presents Opportunity for NYC Librarians and Technologists
As was reported by Jennifer Howard on Wired Campus, the Digital Public Library of America initiative is moving forward with a Beta Sprint phase. This presents a tremendous opportunity for NYC libraries to partner with the vibrant tech community in... Continue reading
Posted May 20, 2011 at techMETRO
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Free "myMETRO Presents" Event to Highlight Cutting-Edge Research from LIS Students
Join us for a sample of cutting edge research in librarianship from three students, including an investigation of the impact of recommender systems; risk management applied to digital asset preservation; and a collaborative project to connect LIS students. Register for... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2011 at techMETRO
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Collaborative Digitization Discussion Group at ALA Annual
Join us for conversations about new and ongoing issues and opportunities related to collaborative digitization initiatives across a diverse array of consortia, libraries, archives, museums, and cultural heritage institutions. This meeting is open to all and will feature a main... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2011 at techMETRO
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New York Public Library Hiring for Four Developer Positions
I just receive word from a colleague at New York Public Library that they're hiring for a couple developer positions that readers might be interested in: Applications Developer (Full-time) Applications Developer (Full-time, temporary for one year) Front-End Web Developer/Designer, NYPL... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2011 at techMETRO
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[UPDATED] Two-for-One Registration - "Librarian in Black" to Address Future for Libraries and More in Two METRO Webinars
Posted May 5, 2011 at techMETRO
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METRO to Host IMAP Workshop on Digital Preservation for Videotape
Through a co-sponsoring partnership with Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP), METRO is pleased to announce a new one-day workshop on Digital Preservation for Videotape. Details are below, and interested readers can register here. Digital Preservation for Videotape Monday, June 6,... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2011 at techMETRO
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VRA Core Session to Cover Metadata for Cultural Materials on May 9
Posted Apr 26, 2011 at techMETRO
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