Bee Ostrowsky Email and Phone Number
I've been working as a reference librarian since March 2018 and love it!As a systems librarian, I've written a web application that generates a PDF of barcode stickers that can be printed out on standard labels. I've also created a number of site-specific web applications, cloned a REST service and modified it to be more locally relevant, and generally tried to put technology into the service of my clients.I also wrote "Quiet Revolution" (a news article on Open Source in libraries) for Newsforge and "Anonymous Library Cards Allow You to Wonder, 'Who Was That Masked Patron?'" for Computers In Libraries.Specialties: Evergreen open-source library automation system, Web programming (XSLT; Ajax; JavaScript; Perl; PHP; MySQL; XHTML), network monitoring and security, systems administration (Windows; Red Hat Enterprise Linux and other Unix systems), Dynix and Horizon library management systems, photography, blogging (culture; technology; ethics), Wikis (Wikipedia; PBWiki; Socialtext), social networking sites, and translating geekspeak to English.
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Research VolunteerFancyclopedia Feb 2022 - PresentI document the lives of science fiction fans, conventions, and publications. I'm proudest of discovering what happened to Claude Degler, a mystery that had eluded fans for decades. Most of my contributions are simpler: interviewing the family of lesser-known but historically important fans to learn more about their fannish and mundane lives and passions, researching the lives of fans who were known by multiple names, and connecting the dots to make more sense of the past.
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Research VolunteerHistorical Dictionary Of Science Fiction Jan 2021 - PresentI find early uses of terms in science fiction and fandom, using a variety of specialized sources and databases to search for meaningful moments in the history of fannish language. I identify terms that haven't been cited in HDSF before (supervillain, time crime, pseudopod, 'verse, etc.) and develop a broad overview of quotations that demonstrate how language has changed and how it has remained the same.
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Reference LibrarianOuachita Parish Public Library Mar 2018 - PresentWest Monroe, Louisiana -
Computer Technology AssociateOuachita Parish Public Library Mar 2015 - Mar 2018Monroe, Louisiana Area
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Senior Etl Application DeveloperUniversity Of South Florida Apr 2014 - Mar 2015Tampa, Florida, United StatesI wove data from academic, financial, and clinical systems into a tapestry to tell a story with SAP BusinessObjects Data Services Designer. Sometimes my customers knew exactly what business logic to use and sometimes we discovered it together. Some of the data was public record and some of it was HIPAA-confidential. In the end, I helped to make our data warehouse not only reliable but gratifying to consult. -
Etl Application DeveloperUniversity Of South Florida Feb 2012 - Apr 2014Tampa, Florida, United StatesI wove data from academic, financial, and clinical systems into a tapestry to tell a story with SAP BusinessObjects Data Services Designer. Sometimes my customers knew exactly what business logic to use and sometimes we discovered it together. Some of the data was public record and some of it was HIPAA-confidential. In the end, I helped to make our data warehouse not only reliable but gratifying to consult.
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Data Migrations SpecialistEquinox Software, Inc. Aug 2009 - Mar 2012Atlanta Metropolitan AreaLibraries wanting to use Evergreen or Koha handed me their data (books, patrons, checkouts, fines, etc.) in whatever format they had -- from tab-delimited text files to raw database dumps. I analyzed the data quality, helped them decide how to represent their policies in their new system, and wrote or adapted software to convert and load their data. -
Technical Support SpecialistEquinox Software Apr 2009 - Aug 2009Atlanta Metropolitan AreaI solved problems for users of Evergreen, the open integrated library system, and contributed to its improvement.
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Library Technology ConsultantAlpha-G Consulting 2007 - Apr 2009I helped clients solve library-related technology problems. Sure, that's a broad description, but it has to be. -
Library Software Consultant, J. Willard Marriott LibraryUniversity Of Utah Oct 2007 - Dec 2008I led an investigation of how Evergreen can meet the library’s needs, installed and configured the Evergreen open-source library automation system, and submitted a full report to the Utah State Library. The technical side of this work included tuning PostgreSQL on an Ubuntu Linux server, localizing the web catalog using CSS and custom graphics, and migrating 2.6 million bibliographic records from SirsiDynix Horizon to the Evergreen test database. I did this work online and by phone while living in Atlanta. -
Crossword Puzzle ConstructorN/A Feb 2002 - 2008I have created crossword puzzles that have appeared in trade journals, syndicate newspapers and online."The U*N*A*B*A*S*H*E*D Librarian" regularly publishes puzzles I create for them, with library and literature themes.
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Technologist (Systems Librarian)Tampa Bay Library Consortium May 1998 - Sep 2007Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area"Ensures that the technology which is the basis for Sunline, the WAN, telecommunications, the Intranet and the office LAN is able to do the required jobs, is operational and is providing connectivity. As part of the technology team, plans, recommends and implements upgrades to automation systems. Responsible for security and disaster planning and execution of plans if needed. Primary technical person for Sunline and is designated as expert level leader for the Public Access modules of Sunline." -
Contributing WriterEverything2 May 1999 - Jul 2003At Everything2.com, I wrote nearly 1,000 articles on a broad variety of subjects, about 900 of which are still on the site. I ranked as an "Archivist" and was regarded (algorithmically, at least) as one of the site's best contributors. -
Graduate AssistantUniversity Of South Florida Sep 1996 - May 1998Tampa, Florida, United StatesManaged two labs of PCs used by students and faculty. Provided technical support for professors and students at all skill levels. Managed the Novell 3.x server and network.
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Circa Computer Lab OperatorUniversity Of Florida 1994 - 1995Gainesville, Florida, United StatesI helped users of a VAX minicomputer cluster figure out how to use serial terminals, operated a huge noisy line printer, and maintained a semblance of order in student PC and Mac labs.
Bee Ostrowsky Education Details
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Library And Information Science
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Linguistics
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Miami Springs Senior High
Frequently Asked Questions about Bee Ostrowsky
What company does Bee Ostrowsky work for?
Bee Ostrowsky works for Ouachita Parish Public Library
What is Bee Ostrowsky's role at the current company?
Bee Ostrowsky's current role is Reference Librarian at Ouachita Parish Public Library.
What schools did Bee Ostrowsky attend?
Bee Ostrowsky attended University Of South Florida, University Of Florida, Miami Springs Senior High.
Who are Bee Ostrowsky's colleagues?
Bee Ostrowsky's colleagues are Amanda Barraza, Melinda Dewberry, Kathleen Byrd, Sandra Robinson, Lora Peppers, Hunter Mcbride, Hayley Schaff.
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