User talk:Cynthia - Revision history

Cynthia at 20:58, 8 March 2013

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Mjsuhonos at 20:55, 8 March 2013

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Cynthia at 19:53, 8 March 2013

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Cynthia at 22:22, 31 October 2012

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Cynthia at 19:43, 24 October 2012

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 Ryerson University Library & Archives is excited to host this year’s 4th Code4Lib North Regional Un/conference.  We’ve booked a space that will allow us to have up to 50 people. Register here: http://c4ln13.eventbrite.ca/
-When: May 23 & 23, 2013
+When: May 23 & 24, 2013
 Where: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON at Heaslip House

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 Hi Everyone,
-Now that everyone has had a chance to recover from Code4Lib National, it’s time to start thinking about the next Code4Lib North!
+Now that everyone has had a chance to recover from the Code4Lib Conference, it’s time to start thinking about the next Code4Lib North!
 Ryerson University Library & Archives is excited to host this year’s 4th Code4Lib North Regional Un/conference.  We’ve booked a space that will allow us to have up to 50 people. Register here: http://c4ln13.eventbrite.ca/

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-==Proposed Schedule==
+Hi Everyone,
-* Call for Proposals: Mon Oct 1
-* Close Proposals: Fri Nov 2 - extend to Nov 9
-* Voting Open: Nov 14?
-* Voting Close: Nov 23?
-==Preconference Proposal Page Preamble==
+Now that everyone has had a chance to recover from Code4Lib National, it’s time to start thinking about the next Code4Lib North!
-Proposals close ''Friday, November 2'' at 5pm PT.
-Spaces available: 4+ Rooms
+Ryerson University Library & Archives is excited to host this year’s 4th Code4Lib North Regional Un/conference.  We’ve booked a space that will allow us to have up to 50 people. Register here: http://c4ln13.eventbrite.ca/
-Please include a lead "Contact/Responsible Individual" name and email address so we know who is willing to put on the proposed precon.
+When: May 23 & 23, 2013
-<pre>
+Where: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON at Heaslip House
-=== Talk Title ===
-−
-* Presenter/Leader, affiliation, and email address
-* Second Presenter/Leader, affiliation, email address, if applicable
-Description.
+Format: 2 full days – morning presentations, afternoon workshops/hackfest
-</pre>
-==Proposal Page Preamble==
+Sign up to present 5 or 20 min talk, or to lead a workshop!
-Deadline for talk submission is ''Friday, November 2'' at 5pm PT.
+All the other information including detailed location information, nearby accommodations, and sign ups are on the wiki page: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/North#Fourth_Meeting:_Ryerson_University.2C_May_23rd_and_24th.2C_2013
-Prepared talks are 20 minutes (including setup and questions), and focus on one or more of the following areas:
+Schedule and socials will be posted as they get hammered out.
-* tools (some cool new software, software library or integration platform)
-* specs (how to get the most out of some protocols, or proposals for new ones)
-* challenges (one or more big problems we should collectively address)
-The community will vote on proposals using the criteria of:
+If I missed anything or if you have any questions, feel free to let me know.
-* usefulness
-* newness
-* geekiness
-* uniqueness
-* awesomeness
-Please follow the formatting guidelines:
+Cheers,
+Cynthia
-<pre>
+Arty-chan / @TheRealArty
-== Talk Title ==
-−
-* Speaker's name, affiliation, and email address
-* Second speaker's name, affiliation, email address, if applicable
-−
-Abstract of no more than 500 words.
-</pre>
-−
-−
-==Proposal Call Out==
-Post to
-* code4lib website
-* code4lib mailing list - Cyn
-* web4lib list - Cyn
-* LITA-L - Peter
-* AUTOCAT - Peter
-* NGC4lib
-* Voyager-L
-* vufind-general
-* ELUNA-announce-L
-* xml4lib
-* WC-devnet-L
-* lotico-list
---
-−
-Subject: Code4lib 2013 Call for Proposals
-−
-We are now accepting proposals for Code4lib 2013.
-−
-Code4lib 2013 is a loosely-structured conference for library technologists to commune, gather/create/share ideas and software, be inspired, and forge collaborations.  The conference will be held Monday February 11th (Preconference Day) - Thursday February 14th, 2013 in Chicago, IL. More information can be found at http://tigger.uic.edu/~kayiwa/code4lib.html
-−
-Prepared Talks
-−
-Head over to the call for proposals page at
-http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_talks_proposals and submit your idea for a prepared talk for this year's conference!  Proposals should be no longer than 500 words, and preferably many less.
-−
-Prepared talks are 20 minutes (including setup and questions), and focus on one or more of the following areas:
-* tools (some cool new software, software library or integration platform)
-* specs (how to get the most out of some protocols, or proposals for new ones)
-* challenges (one or more big problems we should collectively address)
-−
-The community will vote on proposals using the criteria of:
-* usefulness
-* newness
-* geekiness
-* uniqueness
-* awesomeness
-−
-Proposals can be submitted through Friday, November 2nd, 5pm PT. Voting will commence soon thereafter. The submitter (and if necessary a second presenter) will be guaranteed an opportunity to register for the conference.
-−
-Proposals for preconferences are also open until November 2nd, 5pm PT.
-http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_preconference_proposals
-−
-We cannot accept every prepared talk proposal, but multiple lightning talk
-and breakout sessions will provide everyone who wishes to present with an
-opportunity to do so.
-−
-==Drafts of other stuff==
-Making the Web Accessible through Solid Design
-* Cynthia Ng from Ryerson University Library & Archives
-−
-In libraries, we are always trying our best to be accessible to everyone and we make every effort to do so physically, but what about our websites? Web designers are great at talking about the user experience and how to improve it, but what sometimes gets overlooked is how to make a site more accessible and meet accessibility guidelines. While guidelines are necessary to cover a minimum standard, web accessibility should come from good web design without ‘sacrificing’ features. While it's difficult to make a website fully accessible to everyone, there are easy, practical ways to make a site as accessible as possible.
-−
-While the focus will be on websites and meeting the Web Accessibility Guidelines WCAG, the presentation will also touch on how to make custom web interfaces accessible.

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 ==Proposed Schedule==
 * Call for Proposals: Mon Oct 1
-* Close Proposals: Fri Nov 2
+* Close Proposals: Fri Nov 2 - extend to Nov 9
-* Voting Open: Fri Nov 9
+* Voting Open: Nov 14?
-* Voting Close: Fri Nov 16 or Sun Nov 18
+* Voting Close: Nov 23?
 ==Preconference Proposal Page Preamble==

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 * Cynthia Ng from Ryerson University Library & Archives
-In libraries, we are always trying our best to be accessible to everyone and we make every effort to do so physically, but what about our websites? Web designers are great at talking about the user experience and how to improve it, but what sometimes gets overlooked is how to make a site more accessible and meet accessibility guidelines. While reviewing a set of guidelines is necessary to fulfill possible requirements, web accessibility should stem from good web design without ‘sacrificing’ features. While it's difficult to make a website fully accessible to everyone, there are easy, practical ways to make a site as accessible as possible.
+In libraries, we are always trying our best to be accessible to everyone and we make every effort to do so physically, but what about our websites? Web designers are great at talking about the user experience and how to improve it, but what sometimes gets overlooked is how to make a site more accessible and meet accessibility guidelines. While guidelines are necessary to cover a minimum standard, web accessibility should come from good web design without ‘sacrificing’ features. While it's difficult to make a website fully accessible to everyone, there are easy, practical ways to make a site as accessible as possible.
 While the focus will be on websites and meeting the Web Accessibility Guidelines WCAG, the presentation will also touch on how to make custom web interfaces accessible.

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		+	==Drafts of other stuff==
		+	Making the Web Accessible through Solid Design
		+	* Cynthia Ng from Ryerson University Library & Archives
		+
		+	In libraries, we are always trying our best to be accessible to everyone and we make every effort to do so physically, but what about our websites? Web designers are great at talking about the user experience and how to improve it, but what sometimes gets overlooked is how to make a site more accessible and meet accessibility guidelines. While reviewing a set of guidelines is necessary to fulfill possible requirements, web accessibility should stem from good web design without ‘sacrificing’ features. While it's difficult to make a website fully accessible to everyone, there are easy, practical ways to make a site as accessible as possible.
		+
		+	While the focus will be on websites and meeting the Web Accessibility Guidelines WCAG, the presentation will also touch on how to make custom web interfaces accessible.

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 * awesomeness
-Proposals can be submitted through Friday, November 2nd, 5pm PT. Voting will commence soon thereafter and be open through Sunday, November 18th. The submitter (and if necessary a second presenter) will be guaranteed an opportunity to register for the conference.
+Proposals can be submitted through Friday, November 2nd, 5pm PT. Voting will commence soon thereafter with dates to . The submitter (and if necessary a second presenter) will be guaranteed an opportunity to register for the conference.
 Proposals for preconferences are also open until November 2nd, 5pm PT.