In my role as a librarian, I embarked on a transformative data science project aimed at streamlining the cataloging process for our diverse team. Leveraging the power of scikit-learn in Python, I trained a model on a substantial dataset of nonfiction library items, consisting of titles from various domains. The core functionality of the model […]
Author Archives: Devin K. Farmer
3D Print Request Ticketing
In our Library program, we have seven locations that offer 3D printing services to our patrons. The challenge we ran into was keeping track of these requests in a way that staff could easily manage the print queue and communicate with patrons regarding their requests. I set up a Django web application called Innovation Lab […]
How Technology in Libraries Directly Impacts Patron Use
The following text was entirely generated by AI Libraries have always been at the forefront of using technology to help patrons. By using technology, libraries are able to offer a wide variety of services that help patrons make better use of the library. One of the most important ways that technology is used in libraries […]
Protected: October 2020 Library Updates
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Pandas and the Library
For work, I like to use the python library Pandas to crunch numbers for the libraries. Pandas is a library that is able to read CSVs and Excel files and has a bunch or really convenient ways to sort, filter, reshape, and otherwise play with data. Our items are shelved in neighborhoods, which are kind […]