Wanted: digitally-inclined librarian to develop a digital text collection. Short-term 6 mo. contract with possibility of FT position. Candidate should be: -- tech-savvy, a blogger or blog aficionado, risk-tolerant, up-to-date on copyright (but preferably on the side of copyfighting rather than the side of Mickey Mouse) -- familiar with/can manage RSS and XML, basic regex knowledge a plus -- has a good knowledge of cataloging -- somewhat experienced with scanning/ocr process management (a big plus!) -- familiar with taxonomies and ontologies -- comfortable with working quickly and have a "let's try it and see" mentality Location unimportant, but you should be comfortable working remotely. Some travel may be required. For more information/details use the Apply-To contact, please.
posted to MeFi Jobs by esperluette at 8:50 AM on February 18, 2008

I'm looking for someone to convert a single-user desktop Filemaker Pro database (a subscriber database for a small magazine) to a web version, with a secure login, etc. etc. Ideally you would also add an online purchasing component ...
posted to MeFi Jobs by esperluette at 3:30 PM on February 5, 2008

I've just switched to IMAP after (literally) fifteen years of pop mail. What are some tips, warnings, and best practices?
posted to Ask Metafilter by esperluette at 6:17 AM on July 12, 2005 (6 comments)

I'm researching why and when people use online dictionaries instead of (or in addition to) paper ones, and vice versa. I'd love some feedback from MeFites as to which they prefer and why.
posted to Ask Metafilter by esperluette at 11:44 AM on April 29, 2005 (52 comments)