Coding for Librarians: Learning by Example by Andromeda Yelton

Librarians write short programs to make their lives better. You can, too.

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in-browser text editor

Erin White Virginia Commonwealth University — Web Systems Librarian

html, javascript

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ILS reporting

Esther Verreau Skokie Public Library — Web Developer

python

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digital signage content queue

Matt Weaver Westlake Porter Public Library — Web Librarian

python

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staff communication

Hillel Arnold Rockefeller Archive Center — Lead Digital Archivist

javascript

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simplified FTP workflow

Christine Moulen Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Library Systems Manager

perl

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microdata prototype

Mike Giarlo Penn State University — Digital Library Architect

ruby

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preparing files for repository ingest

Terry Brady Georgetown University — Applications Programmer Analyst

java

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automatically georeferencing images

Sarah Simpkin University of Ottawa — GIS and Geography Librarian

script by Brian Bancroft

python

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faster institutional repository

Esme Cowles UC San Diego Library — Lead Product Developer

ruby

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organizing LibGuides

Jeremy Darrington Princeton University Library — Politics Librarian

javascript

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get the code (LibGuides 2.0 update)

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checking file metadata faster

Josh Westgard University of Maryland Libraries — Graduate Assistant, Digital Programs and Initiatives

awk, python

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converting MARC21 to BIBFRAME RDF graph

Jeremy Nelson Tutt Library, Colorado College — Metadata and Systems Librarian

python

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visualizing medieval manuscripts

Dot Porter Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania — Curator, Digital Research Services

xslt

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adds book cover images to Blacklight search results

Chris Fitzpatrick Lyrasis — ArchivesSpace Developer

coffeescript

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LOCKSS progress reports

Joe Montibello Dartmouth College — Library Systems Manager

python

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autogenerated accessible alternatives

Rachel Donahue Special Collections, National Agricultural Library — Digital Projects Librarian

ruby

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super-fast, large-scale content ingest

Scott Turnbull University of Virginia — Lead Software & Systems Engineer

go

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aggregating library social media content

Coral Sheldon-Hess University of Alaska-Anchorage — Web Services Librarian

php

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automatic MARC record creation from patron-driven acquisitions

Becky Yoose Grinnell College — Discovery and Integrated Systems Librarian / Assistant Professor

python

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realtime library data dashboard

John Blyberg Darien Library — Assistant Director for Innovation and User Experience

php

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Serials Solutions statistics

Matthew Reidsma Grand Valley State University — Web Services Librarian

javascript, php, mysql

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EZproxy log analysis

Robin Camille Davis John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) — Emerging Technologies & Distance Services Librarian

python

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faster digital forensics workflow

Sibyl Schaefer Rockefeller Archive Center — Assistant Director, Head of Digital Programs

bash

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exporting DSpace metadata

nina de jesus York University — Digital Projects Librarian

bash

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extracts metadata from Amazon to simplify acquisitions

Ken Irwin

javascript

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collecting and validating reference statistics

Eric Phetteplace Chesapeake College — Emerging Technologies Librarian

javascript

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bulk edit ebook MARC records to prepend proxy URL

Eric Phetteplace Chesapeake College — Emerging Technologies Librarian

python

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parsing robots.txt files to find attack bots

Stuart Yeates Victoria University of Wellington — Technical Specialist

bash

tail -100000 /var/log/httpd/access-nzetc.log |grep facet |awk '{print $1}'|sort | uniq -c | sort -n

automated knowledgebase updates

Owen Stephens Independent Consultant

ruby

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web database of local archives

Michael Holt Valdosta State University Odum Library —Reference Librarian/Marketing Coordinator

php, mysql, javascript

MARC data migration

Joy Nelson ByWater Solutions — Director of Migrations

perl

finding available children's books faster

Mike Drake Tulare County Library — Deputy Director

perl

automating PDF and METS file creation so users can have archival content

Shaun Ellis Princeton University Library — User Interface Developer

ruby

quality control for MARC records

Annie Glerum Florida State University Libraries — Head of Complex Cataloging

xslt

comparing ISBNs of potential purchases against holdings

Matthew S. Collins Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary — Director of the Library and Associate Professor

python

subject access to research databases

Jason Simon Fitchburg State University — Technology & Serials Librarian ; Designing Minds Consulting

php, mysql, xml

adding ContentDM search options

Joel Marchesoni Hunter Library at Western Carolina University — Tech Support Analyst

asp

cleaning up a spreadsheet of metadata

Ruth Szpunar DePauw University — Reference and Instruction Librarian

vba

extracting acquisitions data from ILS into XML for mashup fun

Ron Gilmour Ithaca College Library — Web Services Librarian

perl

autocompletion in database search

Amy Wharton University of Virginia School of Law Library — Research & Emerging Technologies Librarian

javascript

improved ILS reporting

Cindy Harper Virginia Theological Seminary — Electronic Services and Serials Librarian

vba

identifying candidates for de-accessioning across a consortium

Sam Kome Claremont Colleges Library — Director, Collection Services and Scholarly Communication

python

metadata quality control

Misty De Meo Canadian Museum for Human Rights — Digital Collections Technician

ruby

low-cost access to research in the developing world

Evviva Weinraub Lajoie Oregon State University Libraries & Press — Director, Emerging Technologies & Services

mysql, php

whitelisting domains

Genny Engel Sonoma County Library — Webmaster

php

I learned to program from _why's Poignant Guide to Ruby, and I think this sentence is the very moment it clicked: "You will be writing stories for a machine."
Misty De Meo