Welcome to the home of the new Ontario/Canada chapter of [http[File://code4libC4l north logo.org/ png|thumbnail|Code4LibNorth Logo]]. Our aim is to create more opportunities for Code4Lib folks in the Ontario/Quebec/Manitoba/Northeast USA area to meet up in person.
==Mailing list==Welcome to the home of the Ontario/Canada chapter of [http://code4lib.org/ Code4Lib]. Our aim is to create more opportunities for Code4Lib folks in the Ontario/Quebec/Manitoba/Northeast USA area to meet up in person.
Want to participate in ==Code4Lib North meetups and receive "North"-oriented Code4Lib announcements? Join : the code4lib mailing listTenth. (The code4lib McMaster University. May 30-north mailing list was discontinued.)31, 2019==
==Code4lib The 2019 Code4Lib North Meetups in Toronto==meeting will be held at [https://scds.ca/ the McMaster Sherman Centre]. We'll begin each day at a suitable time, like 9:30 am.
Status[https: Active//www.google.com/maps?q=43.262680900000,-79.917828000000 Lewis & Ruth Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship<br />Mills Memorial Library<br />1280 Main St. W.<br />Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6]
'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Toronto, Ontario. (blatantly copied from the Ottawa group)<br>===Register===
'''Meetup Group:''' [httphttps://meetupwww.comeventbrite.ca/code4libtorontoe/ code4lib toronto-north-2019-tickets-59046220836 Registration is available through Eventbrite.]
'''Website & Blog:''' We will be observing the Code4Lib [https://code4libtoronto.github.iocom/ code4libtorontocode4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.github.iomd Code of Conduct].
===Schedule===''Subject to change'Mailing List:''' code4libtoronto-list@meetup.com
'''Hashtag{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" class="wikitable"|-! ! Thursday May 30! Friday May 31|-| 10:''' #code4libTO also used00-10: the general #code4lib30| Doors open, coffee/snacks| Doors open, coffee/snacks|-| 10:30-12:00| Opening Remarks 10
===Past Meetups===The first meetup was a simple social meetup on June 21, 2012. The idea is that other meetups will have presentations/talks to be had either before or duringLearning R for data analysis with the Ontario Sunshine List dataset (John F.) 15
August 14, 2012 - Building a successful documentation initiative (Kaitlin N.) [http[https://cynng.wordpressslides.com/2012/08librarypixels/docs Slides]] 15/code4lib-cool-tool-day/ Cool Tool Day]
December 13, 2012 - [http://wp.me/pHQ83-rb Talk Notes]''Morning break ''
April 19, 2013 - session Quick tricks to encourage collaborative talks/presentations/hackfest ideasmake your images look good (Thomas G.) 10
== Code4lib North Meetups in Ottawa ==| Day 1 Hackfest/Discussion Recaps 10
'''PurposeBeyond Alt-Text:''' To connect with other code4libbers Trends in the area and start building a code4lib community in Ottawa, OntarioOnline Accessibility (Ian F.) [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/5zxev0a2ohy1h3t/Code4Lib%20North%20-%20Beyond%20Alt-Text%20-%20Trends%20in%20Online%20Accessibility.pdf?dl=0 Slides]] 45
code4lib Ottawa meetups are now organized using MeetupWhy Vue.comJS (Rachel W. ) [http[https://wwwdocs.meetupgoogle.com/Code4libpresentation/d/14xDy2ylz0JoNm4n8hV2ApfH-OttawadtEUwy7Wq96OnRJpTkI/ Sign upedit?usp=sharing Slides] to be informed of upcoming meetings.] 15
===Next Meetup===Balancing centralized project commitments with local priorities (Cameron M.) [[https://wiki.code4lib.org/images/8/82/Code4libNorth2019-CMetcalf.pdf Slides]] 10
'''Date:''' Thursday April 9th, 2015
Keep an eye on the [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Meetup] page for further details.
===Past Meetups===
The inaugural code4lib Ottawa meetup occurred on March 28, 2012 and was a simple meet-and-greet at a local pub. Since then, we try to combine this social event with some short interesting talks. Here is what we have learned about in recent meetups:
'''Tuesday October 7th, 2014'''
Speakers:
* Mark Baker - Principal Architect at Zepheira provided a brief overview of some of Zepheira’s BibFrame tools in development.
* Jennifer Whitney - Systems Librarian at MacOdrum Library presented OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) – a neat and powerful tool for cleaning up messy data.
* Sarah Simpkin, GIS and Geography Librarian & Catherine McGoveran, Government Information Librarian (both from UOttawa Library) - presented on a recent UOttawa sponsored Open Data Hackfest as well as to introduce you to Open Data Ottawa.
'''Location:''' MacOdrum Library, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON ([https://www.google.ca/maps/place/1125+Colonel+By+Dr,+Carleton+University,+Ottawa,+ON+K1S+5R1/@45.3835317,-75.6975174,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x4cce067662eae8cf:0x9cd8d41fd34473d1 map])
'''April 30, 2013 - Meet, and share your favourite Library technology'''
'''June 13, 2012 - Lightning Talks'''
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| '''Devin Crawley''' from the Ottawa Public Library gave us a quick preview of the API to their BiblioCommons catalogue. The API will be publicly available this fall.12:00-13:30| LUNCH| LUNCH
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| '''William Wueppelmann''' talked about what's going on at Canadiana.org and how they host and manage their huge digital collection and their efforts to achieve certification as a Trusted Digital Repository 13:30-14:00| Cluster Computing for Humans -OR- Have you heard of this HPCPack? (TDRTim R.)[[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jr18eiRO5nseSEz_Dtk8ofnlm1MyI2rTZblRWs2a0MY/edit#slide=id.p Slides]]| Lightning Talks (PowerBI & Jupyter notebooks - Tim R., PyMarc - John D. [[https://slides.com/jdingle/c4l19n Slides]])
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| '''[[User14:Bethmaru00-15:00|Mary Beth Baker]]''' spoke about the [[North/Possible Collaborators Ottawa|local tech scene in Ottawa]] Hackfest and got us to consider the potential for collaboration with other groups.group discussions|} '''April 24, 2012 - Show Hackfest and Tell Session'''{| border=1! Presenter! Description of Talkgroup discussions
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| [http15://twitter.com/maxneuvians Max Neuvians] 00-15:15|''Afternoon break''| [http://social-biblio.ca/ Social-biblio.ca] : An approach to Twitter data visualization, archiving, and the larger narrative.''Afternoon break''
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| [http15://twitter.com/scilib Richard Akerman] 15-16:30|Hackfest and group discussions continue| [http://twitter.com/scilib Richard Akerman] Hackfest and [httpgroup discussions continue 16://twitter.com/bethmaru Mary Beth Baker] are organizing a Reading Garden at the upcoming Canadian Library Association conference. They are seeking advice on how to provide wireless access. Anyone with ideas is encouraged to get in touch with them.15 - Wrap-up and closing remarks
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| 17:30| Social - [httphttps://twitterwww.meritbrewing.comca/warlayton Warren LaytonMERIT Brewing] || A quick demo of , [httphttps://wwwgoo.jasongriffey.netgl/libraryboxmaps/ LibraryBox], a wireless filesharing device, which may have interesting applications in government and other libraries where IT restrictions can limit network usegHPqJHqCgEw3qA568 107 James St N.]|
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==Code4Lib North: the Ninth. OCAD University May 10-11, 2018==
The 2018 Code4Lib North meeting will be held at [https://www.ocadu.ca/services/Library/about-the-library/learning-zone.htm the OCADU Library Learning Zone]. We'll begin each day at a suitable time, like 9:30 am.
122 St. Patrick Street, Level 1 (also accessible from 113 McCaul Street)<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
M5T 2X8<br />
[https://www.google.ca/maps/place/122+St+Patrick+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2X8/@43.653649,-79.3899546,18.98z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x882b34cf3f118511:0x27d4ef7238e31a1e!2s122+St+Patrick+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2X8!3b1!8m2!3d43.6535037!4d-79.3901536!3m4!1s0x882b34cf3f118511:0x27d4ef7238e31a1e!8m2!3d43.6535037!4d-79.3901536 map]
===Register===
Registration will open soon.
We will be observing the Code4Lib [https://github.com/code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md Code of Conduct].
===Schedule===
====Talk Sign Up====
Code4Lib North is a great opportunity to talk about anything you are working on or pondering about. It can be as short as a 5 min lightning talk to just throw out some ideas or up to a 30 min talk on whatever you like
{| {| borderclass="1wikitable" cellspacing! scope="0" cellpadding=col"2" stye="text-align:center;"|'''Name''' |! scope="col" | '''Topic''' |! scope="col" | '''Time (5 Min - 30 min)''' |! scope="col" | '''Way to contact*(twitter, email, etc.)'''|-| Kaitlin Newson || Building a successful documentation initiative || 15 minutes || @kaitlinnewson|-| Tim Ribaric || Cluster Computing for Humans? || 20 minutes || @elibtronic tribaric@brocku.ca|-| Sarah Romkey || How we Github: a journey || 15 minutes || @ArchivesSarah sromkey@artefactual.com|-| Rachel Wang || Why Vue.js? || 10 - 15 minutes || @rwangca|-|Thomas Guignard || Quick tricks to make your images look good || 10 minutes || @timtomch tom@timtom.ca
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| Your name || Your idea || Time || Contact (twitter, email, etc.)
|}
* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info email me contact us instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
====Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas====
Depending on feedback we might We will spend some time running a HackFest/Group & Breakout Discussions instead of just presentations. Add your ideashere.
{| borderclass="1wikitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding! scope="2col" stye="text-align:center;"|'''Name''' |! scope="col" | '''Idea''' |! scope="col" | '''Way to contact*'''|-|Thomas Guignard || Update the [https://github.com/librarycarpentry/lc-webscraping/ Library Carpentry Web Scraping lesson] as part of the [https://librarycarpentry.org/blog/2019/03/lc-mozilla-global-sprint/ Library Carpentry global sprint] || [https://twitter.com/timtomch @timtomch], [mailto:tom@timtom.ca tom@timtom.ca]|-|Kaitlin Newson || Create a "Hosting Code4Lib North" page for the wiki || [https://twitter.com/kaitlinnewson @kaitlinnewson]
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| Your name || Your idea || Contact (twitter, email, etc.)
|}
* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info email me contact us instead] if you don't want to enter anything here. ====Socials & things to do besides c4l====* There will likely be a conference social on Thursday night, details TBA.
===Twitter===
*Hashtag: [http://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln18 23c4ln19 #c4ln18c4ln19]
===ContactSlack===
Questions and/or concerns? Please contact* Join the #code4lib channel on the [https:<br />/code4lib.slack.com code4lib slack]* Instructions to join the code4lib slack are found [mailtohttps:kaitlin@scholarsportal//code4lib.info Kaitlin Newson]<br org/>irc here]
===SponsorsVIA Rail discount===
Code4Lib Code4lib North would like attendees can enjoy a 10% discount when traveling with VIA Rail. Use the information below when booking your tickets. Please note that VIA Rail has no service to thank OCAD University for providing space Hamilton, attendees will need to transfer to GO Transit in Aldershot, Oakville or Toronto. The discount only applies to the portion of the trip operated by VIA Rail. GO Transit does not offer conference discounts :( If you have a Presto card, you can use it to pay for this meetingyour GO Transit fare.
'''Discount code:''' 13938
==Code4Lib North'''Instructions: ''' Log in or create a profile on the EighthVIA Rail reservation system prior to booking. University of Ottawa May 11On the Passenger information screen, select "Convention fare" from the “Discount Type” drop-12down menu, 2017==and enter the discount code above for your convention or event in the “Discount code” field. The conference fare will be shown on the next page.
The 2017 Code4Lib North meeting will be held at Morisset Library at the [https'''Discount://biblio.uottawa.ca University of Ottawa] We'll begin each day at a suitable time'' 10% off the best available fare in Economy, like 9:30 amEconomy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied." Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.
65 University Private'''Valid:''' May 28th, Second Floor (Room 248)<br />Ottawa2019 to June 2nd, ON<br />K1N 6N5<br />2019 from all stations throughout the VIA system to Aldershot, Oakville or Toronto, Ontario and return.
[https'''Restrictions://www''' Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking.googleOne complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge.ca/maps/For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place/65+University+Privatein Toronto,+Montréal or Ottawa,+ON+K1N+6N5/@45.423241,-75.6863147,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cce0507cacba1cf:0x12f3703248c59e94!8m2!3d45.423241!4d-75.684126 map]only.
===How to get inContact===
The main first floor entrance to Morisset Hall is currently under construction Questions and will not be accessible during Code4Lib North/or concerns? Please contact [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info Kaitlin Newson].
Information on alternative entrances is [https://www.uottawa.ca/facilities/ucu-terrace available here], and the University has also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq2j9H1_FTM produced a video version]. ==Sponsors===
Code4Lib North is happening on the second floor of Morisset Hall in room MRT 248. This is on the administrative level of the library. If you are coming from the basement entrance, take two flights of stairs up would like to the entrance marked "Office of the Chief Librarian", walk past the reception desk and head thank McMaster University for the large providing space for this meeting room. We'll be posting as many signs as we can and will also have volunteers on site to point you the right way.
There is no public access to the second floor from inside the library itself.==Code4Lib North Past Events==
===Accessible route into Morisset Library===To see past Code4Lib North events, go to [https://wiki.code4lib.org/North/Past_Events the past events page].
To access the library itself, as well as the breakout rooms in the Media Library by elevator:
Use the elevators from Level 0 ==Code4lib North Meetups in Morisset Hall (2nd floor elevators also go to 0). From 0, use the intercom to call the library. A staff member will answer and come down in the designated elevator to greet and accompany you back up to the library entrance.Toronto==
===Register===Registration is free through Eventbrite.[httpsStatus://www.eventbrite.ca/e/code4lib-north-2017-tickets-32060150774 Click here to register!]Active
We will be observing '''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the Code4Lib [https://github.com/area and start building a code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md Code of Conduct]community in Toronto, Ontario.(blatantly copied from the Ottawa group)<br>
===Twitter===*Hashtag'''Meetup Group: ''' [http://twittermeetup.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln17 #c4ln17code4libtoronto/ code4lib toronto]
===Schedule==='''Website & Blog:''' [https://code4libtoronto.github.io/ code4libtoronto.github.io]
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align'''Mailing List:center;"|''' code4libtoronto-! ! Thursday May 11! Friday May 12|-| 09:00-9:30| Doors open, coffee & mingle| Doors open, coffee & mingle|-| 09:30-12:00| [https://www.kaitlinnewsonlist@meetup.com/page/c4ln17/#/ Static website generators] (Kaitlin N.) 30
'''Hashtag:''' #code4libTO also used: the general #code4lib
Raspberry Pi adventures (Cameron M.) 30 ===Past Meetups===
The first meetup was a simple social meetup on June 21, 2012. The idea is that other meetups will have presentations/talks to be had either before or during.
''Morning break coffee & snacks '' August 14, 2012 - [http://cynng.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/code4lib-cool-tool-day/ Cool Tool Day]
December 13, 2012 - [http://wp.me/pHQ83-rb Talk Notes]
Don't take "no" for an answer: JavaScript and API calls April 19, 2013 - session to overcome OPAC limitations (Thomas G.) 15 encourage collaborative talks/presentations/hackfest ideas
Aba: A Laravel-based webapp for collecting reference statistics (Mohamed B.) 15== Code4lib North Meetups in Ottawa ==
| Day 1 hackfest recaps 20'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Ottawa, Ontario
code4lib Ottawa meetups are now organized using Meetup.com. [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Sign up] to be informed of upcoming meetings.
Keep an eye on the [httpshttp://jbfinkwww.githubmeetup.iocom/c4ln2017Code4lib-Ottawa/#0 Potential roles for the library in communications infrastructure breakdownMeetup] (John Fpage for further details.) 30
===Past Meetups===
[https://docsThe inaugural code4lib Ottawa meetup occurred on March 28, 2012 and was a simple meet-and-greet at a local pub.googleSince then, we try to combine this social event with some short interesting talks.com/presentation/d/14LZmpz4vWP7E9lvgQH6cXbValZkYIfqDXJ9nrLXh678/edit?usp=sharing I didn't become a worse Librarian when I became a Grad StudentHere is what we have learned about in recent meetups: A Bizzaro rendition of my WILU talk] (Tim R.) 20
'''Tuesday October 7th, 2014'''
''Morning break coffee & snacks''Speakers:
* Mark Baker - Principal Architect at Zepheira provided a brief overview of some of Zepheira’s BibFrame tools in development.
[http://ruthcollings.ca/mermaid.html mermaid.js * Jennifer Whitney - Systems Librarian at MacOdrum Library presented OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) – a neat and other markup languages to generate flowcharts from text files] (Ruth Cpowerful tool for cleaning up messy data.) 5
* Sarah Simpkin, GIS and Geography Librarian & Catherine McGoveran, Government Information Librarian (both from UOttawa Library) - presented on a recent UOttawa sponsored Open Data Hackfest as well as to introduce you to Open Data Ottawa.
Extracting cited references from a document '''Location:''' MacOdrum Library, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON (John[https://www.google.ca/maps/place/1125+Colonel+By+Dr,+Carleton+University,+Ottawa,+ON+K1S+5R1/@45.3835317,-75.6975174,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x4cce067662eae8cf:0x9cd8d41fd34473d1 map]) 10
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wqH1OWtNvZa_Ppv5qTvJ5XMyF7_IY4RuYNrX38sxEPw/edit?usp=sharing Digitization with a geo twist] (Sarah S.) 15 |-| 12:00-13:'''April 30| LUNCH| LUNCH|, 2013 -| 13:30-14:00| Canadiana panel (Julienne P.Meet, Sascha A., Russell M.), 30and share your favourite Library technology'''
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10xZY_PUpi1w12eeXrV39joGc4ie7zHcS1jiSb02eH6s/edit?usp=sharing Slides from Julienne Pascoe]'''June 13, 2012 - Lightning Talks''' [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjYotVIZx2mJ8XoXPpoep6voOaTtkL_Yl8xiJM-BUsI/edit?usp{| border=sharing Slides from Russell M.]1| Lessons learned from taking peoples’ data and smushing it together (Catie S.) 30 ! Description of Talk
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| 14:00-16:30| Hackfest and Group Discussions| Hackfest and Group Discussions'''Devin Crawley''' from the Ottawa Public Library gave us a quick preview of the API to their BiblioCommons catalogue. The API will be publicly available this fall.
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| 17:30 - whenever| Social at [http://www.houseoftarg.com/ House of Targ] 1077 Bank St. (Meet in RT 248 at 5pm if you are interested in coordinating transport.)| |} ====Talk Sign Up====Code4Lib North is a great opportunity to talk about anything you are working on or pondering about. It can be as short as a 5 min lightning talk to just throw out some ideas or up to a 30 min talk on whatever you like {| {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align:center;"|'''NameWilliam Wueppelmann''' || talked about what'''Topic''' || '''Time s going on at Canadiana.org and how they host and manage their huge digital collection and their efforts to achieve certification as a Trusted Digital Repository (5 Min - 30 minTDR)''' || '''Way to contact*'''.
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| Kaitlin Newson || Static website generators || 20 min || '''[https[User://twitter.com/kaitlinnewson @kaitlinnewsonBethmaru|Mary Beth Baker]]|-|Catie Sahadath || Lessons learned from taking peoples’ data and smushing it together || 30 mins || catelynne.sahadath@uottawa.ca|-|Thomas Guignard || Don't take "no" for an answer: JavaScript and API calls to overcome OPAC limitations || 30 mins || '' spoke about the [https:[North//twitter.com/timtomch @timtomch]Possible Collaborators Ottawa|-|John Fink || Potential roles for the library local tech scene in communications infrastructure breakdown || 15-20 mins || [https://twitter.com/adr @adrOttawa]|-|Tim Ribaric || I didn't become a worse Librarian when I became a Grad Student: A Bizzaro rendition of my WILU talk || 20 mins || [https://twitter.com/elibtronic @elibtronic]|-|Ruth Collings || mermaid.js and got us to consider the potential for collaboration with other markup languages to generate flowcharts from text files || 5 mins || [https://twittergroups.com/collingsruth @collingsruth]|-
|}
* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to [mailto:sarah.simpkin@uottawa.ca email me instead] if you don't want to enter anything here ====Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas====Depending on feedback we might spend some time running a HackFest/Group Discussions instead of just presentations. Add your ideas.''April 24, 2012 - Show and Tell Session'''{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align:center;"|'''Name''' || '''Idea''' || '''Way to contact*'''! Presenter! Description of Talk
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| Tim Ribaric || Not another [httpshttp://oniontwitter.iocom/ IOTmaxneuvians Max Neuvians] device, goofing around with ONION || [httpshttp://twittersocial-biblio.comca/elibtronic @elibtronicSocial-biblio.ca] : An approach to Twitter data visualization, archiving, and the larger narrative.
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| Sarah Simpkin || DH and sustainability[http:/scalability support group /twitter.com/scilib Richard Akerman] || [httpshttp://twitter.com/sarahsimpkin @sarahsimpkinscilib Richard Akerman]and [http://twitter.com/bethmaru Mary Beth Baker] are organizing a Reading Garden at the upcoming Canadian Library Association conference. They are seeking advice on how to provide wireless access. Anyone with ideas is encouraged to get in touch with them.
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| Kaitlin Newson, Kim Pham || Creating our own static sites with Hugo || [httpshttp://twitter.com/kaitlinnewson @kaitlinnewsonwarlayton Warren Layton], || A quick demo of [httpshttp://twitterwww.comjasongriffey.net/tolloid @tolloidlibrarybox/ LibraryBox]|-| Anthony Petryk || Repository usage statistics: strategies , a wireless filesharing device, which may have interesting applications in government and solutions for filtering out the noise || anthony.petryk@uottawaother libraries where IT restrictions can limit network use.ca
|}
* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to [mailto:sarah.simpkin@uottawa.ca email me instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
===Accommodations=Code4lib North Meetups in Montreal==
====Accommodations on campus ====We have a block of rooms reserved on campus between May 10th and May 13th. There are 10 single occupancy and 10 double occupancy rooms at a rate of 45$ a night, so buddying up is a pretty cheap option!Booking is now open for on-campus accommodation in the Friel Residence until April 10th. Please visit https'''Status'''://www.accommodation.uottawa.ca/ and use the Promo Code CLN2017.Active
===Parking and Transit===The University of Ottawa is located on '''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the bus transitway (nearest station is Laurier). Buses accept Presto cards area and cash ($3.40 per ridestart building a code4lib community in Montreal, $10Quebec.25 day pass(blatantly copied from the Ottawa and Toronto groups). <br>
From the airport'''For more information: Bus 97 runs downtown every 15-20 mins''' Please email Clara Turp (clara.turp@mcgill.ca) for more information.
From the Via Rail station: Buses 62 (direction: Terry Fox/Stittsville) '''Slack Channel and 61 (directionHashtag: Terry Fox/Stittsville) run at a high frequency.''' #code4lib-mtl
Google Maps works well for transit directions. ===VIA Rail Discount Code===VIA Rail Canada has stepped in as the major ground transportation company for this edition of Code4Lib North. The train is a smarter, greener travel option, and it has wifi!Anyone who uses this Via Rail discount code will also be entered in a draw to receive a $250 voucher for future VIA Rail travel. '''Discount CodeWiki page:''' 13509 '''Valid:''' May 9 - 14, 2017 '''Territory:''' From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return. '''Restrictions:''' Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge.For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only. '''Discount:''' 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied." '''Exceptions:''' Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class. ===Chips and Pop=== ====Lunch==== We'll have sign ups for group lunches close to campus. Recommended restaurants within walking distance: Black Tomato [14 minutes] - Canadian cuisine - [http://www.theblacktomato.ca/#menu-section menuCode4Lib_Montreal] Brother’s Beer Bistro [10 minutes] - Gastropub - [http://www.brothersbeerbistro.ca/ menu] La Bottega [12 minutes] - Italian deli – [http://www.labottega.ca/pages/eat-in-take-out menu] Perfection Satisfaction Promise [3 minutes] - Vegetarian - [http://perfection-satisfaction-promise.ca/en/ menu] Pure Kitchen [20 minutes] - Vegetarian - [http://www.purekitchenottawa.com/ menu] Relish Food Truck [3 minutes] - Gourmet comfort food - [https://www.facebook.com/Relish-Food-Truck-337565589649304/ menu] Rideau Centre [10 minutes] - Food court - [https://www.cfshops.com/rideau-centre/dining-entertainment.html menu] ====Night Time Get Together==== On Thursday May 11th, we'll be congregating at [http://www.houseoftarg.com/ House of Targ] on Bank Street check here for pinball and perogies. We'll be heading over from campus after the sessions. ===Contact=== Questions and/upcoming or concerns? Please contact:<br />[mailto:sarah.simpkin@uottawa.ca Sarah Simpkin]<br /> ===Sponsors=== Code4Lib North would like to thank the University of Ottawa Library for sponsoring our coffee breaks and providing the space for this past meeting. ==Code4Lib North Past Events== To see past Code4Lib North events, go to [https://wiki.code4lib.org/North/Past_Events the past events page]information.
Declare your interest in a Code4lib North chapter:
* [https://ernieejo.github.io/ Erin Johnson], [https://www.lib.uwo.ca/ Western Libraries]
* Wendy Huot, Queen's University
* Michael Vandenburg, Queen's University
* Robin Isard, Algoma University (Sault Ste Marie ON)
* Pat Moore, Carleton University (Ottawa ON)
* [http://wagathonalanharnum.tumblr.com/ ca Alan Harnum], Toronto Public LIbrary Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University (Toronto ON)
* Colin Prince, University of Toronto Libraries
* Tom Keays, Syracuse University LIbrary (Syracuse, NY)
* Marc d'Avernas, Waterloo Region District School Board
* Whitni Watkins, St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY)
* Jess Whyte, University of Toronto
== Meeting Location Suggestions for the Future Mailing list==
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