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Welcome to Code4Lib BC! Begun in Summer 2013, this chapter aims to create connections and professional development opportunities for folks from British Columbia and surrounding areas.
 
Welcome to Code4Lib BC! Begun in Summer 2013, this chapter aims to create connections and professional development opportunities for folks from British Columbia and surrounding areas.
  
== '''Seventh Annual Code4Lib BC Unconference 2019''' ==
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You can find the public discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.
  
'''Thursday, 28 November and Friday, 29 November'''
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If you're interested in hosting, please [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mh8haGBziQHiBkG_0byNgIEPxWIsBjKAXOss0cE9fJs/edit?usp=sharing take a read over our Planner's Guide].
  
[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-code4lib-bc-unconference-tickets-69790315713 Registration is now open!]
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== '''Ninth Annual Code4Lib BC Unconference 2024''' ==
  
This year's Code4Lib BC will be held on the North Shore of Metro Vancouver, and jointly hosted by West Vancouver Memorial Library and Capilano University. The Thursday events will be held at the West Vancouver Memorial Library. Friday's activities will be held at Capilano University's main campus. Stay tuned for details on transportation, accommodations, and much more.  
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'''Save the dates!'''
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* Thursday, 16 May and Friday, 17 May
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This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by VCC at the [https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/contact-us/downtown-campus/ Downtown Campus].
  
 
=== What's it all about? ===
 
=== What's it all about? ===
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It's a 2-day unconference - a participant-driven meeting bringing together a diverse and open community of library developers and non-developers engaging in effective, collaborative problem-solving through technology regardless of their department or background.
 
It's a 2-day unconference - a participant-driven meeting bringing together a diverse and open community of library developers and non-developers engaging in effective, collaborative problem-solving through technology regardless of their department or background.
  
The event will feature lightning talks, breakout sessions, with coffee, tea and snacks provided. Lightning talks are brief presentations which are typically 10 minutes in length on topics related to library technologies. Breakout sessions are an opportunity to bring participants together in an ad hoc fashion for a short, yet sustained period of problem solving, software development and fun. If there is a neat project you're been working on, a cool new tool you want to show off, or an interesting development in the world of library technology that you want to discuss, Code4Lib BC is a great opportunity to share with the community!
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This year’s event will feature lightning talks and breakout sessions. Lightning talks are brief, 10-minute presentations on topics related to library technologies. Breakout sessions are an opportunity to bring participants together in an ad hoc fashion for a short, yet sustained period of problem solving, software development and fun.
  
'''What's included''': wifi, power, coffee/snacks, lunches, prizes.
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* '''What's included''': a room, coffee/tea, wifi, power
  
'''What's NOT included/what to bring''': a laptop, dinner, your ideas and enthusiasm.
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* '''What to bring''': your ideas and enthusiasm.
  
'''Hashtag''': [https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23c4lbc&src=typd #c4lbc]
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* '''Mastodon Hashtag''': `#c4lbc`
  
'''Code of Conduct''': As a Code4Lib event, we adhere to the [http://bit.ly/coc4lib Code4Lib Code of Conduct], which seeks to provide a welcoming, harassment-free environment.
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* '''Code of Conduct''': As a Code4Lib event, we adhere to the [http://bit.ly/coc4lib Code4Lib Code of Conduct], which seeks to provide a welcoming, harassment-free environment.
  
===Lightning Talk Proposals and Breakout Suggestions===
 
  
Is there a neat project you've been working on, a cool new tool you want to show off, or an interesting development in the world of library technology that you want to discuss?
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===Lightning Talk and Breakout Session Ideas===
  
Submit your [https://forms.gle/3jrtXhcaSEhKhMxT8 lightning talk/breakout suggestion]
 
  
See what's already been [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16sFCWjhFYeiaGqU5BrFMEdEQVN7sORthMmnuQsWfVO8/edit?usp=sharing submitted]
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If there’s a neat project you've been working on, a cool new tool you want to show off, or an interesting development in the world of library technology that you want to discuss, Code4Lib BC is a great opportunity to share that with the community.
  
 
=== Schedule ===
 
=== Schedule ===
  
TBA
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'''''Please note that all times are PST (Vancouver, Canada).'''''
  
===Food/Transportation===
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==== Day 1 ====
  
Do you have dietary restrictions? Let us know when you register.
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{| class="wikitable"
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| 8:30 || Venue opens
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| 9:00 || Welcome and announcements
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| 9:15 || Lightning talks
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| 10:30 || Break
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| 10:45 || Lightning talks (continued)
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| 12:00 || Lunch
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| 1:00 || Breakout sessions
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| 2:30 || Break
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| 2:45 || Breakout sessions (continued)
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| 4:00 || Breakout reports
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| 5:00 || Social event
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[https://westvanlibrary.ca/visit/library/location-hours West Vancouver Memorial Library] – Bus and parking information. 
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==== Day 2 ====
 
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{| class="wikitable"
[https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/our-campuses/maps--directions/ Capilano University] – Directions to the Main Campus and Library.
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| 8:30 || Venue opens
 
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===Accommodations===
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| 9:00 || Welcome and announcements
 
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[https://www.pinnaclepierhotel.com Pinnacle Hotel] – Rates start at $229.00/night.
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| 9:15 || Lightning talks
 
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[http://www.lonsdalequayhotel.com Lonsdale Hotel] – Rates start at $159.50/night non-refundable or $206.25/night refundable.
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| 10:30 || Break
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| 10:45 || Lightning talks (continued)
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| 12:00 || Lunch
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| 1:00 || Breakout sessions
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| 2:30 || Break
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| 2:45 || Breakout sessions (continued)
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| 4:00 ||
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| 5:00 ||
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|}
  
 
=== Sponsors ===
 
=== Sponsors ===
  
While Code4Lib BC no longer solicits sponsorship, we want to acknowledge the contributions by our hosts:
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While Code4Lib BC no longer solicits sponsorship, we want to acknowledge the continued administrative and fiscal support from the [https://bc.libraries.coop/ BC Libraries Cooperative].
 
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* [https://westvanlibrary.ca/ West Vancouver Memorial Library], and
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* [https://library.capilanou.ca/ Capilano University],
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as well as continued administrative and fiscal support from the [https://bc.libraries.coop/ BC Libraries Cooperative].
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=== Organizers ===
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* Kevin Brash
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=== 2024 Organizers ===
* Michel Castagné
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* Glen Greenly
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* Maryann Kempthorne
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* Patricia Lesku
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* Jennifer O'Donnell
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* Fiacre O'Duinn
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* Rebecca Slaven
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* Andrea Tartaglio
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Comments or questions? Get in touch with us at c4lbc-organizers@googlegroups.com.
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* James Fournie
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* Dan Sifton
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* Eka Grguric
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* Tamarack Hockin
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* John Durno
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* Scott Leslie
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* Trevor Smith
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* George Villavicencio
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* Rebecca Dickson
  
 
= '''Past Events''' =
 
= '''Past Events''' =
  
 
See our [[BC_Past_Events|past events]] page.
 
See our [[BC_Past_Events|past events]] page.

Revision as of 17:10, 25 March 2024

Welcome to Code4Lib BC! Begun in Summer 2013, this chapter aims to create connections and professional development opportunities for folks from British Columbia and surrounding areas.

You can find the public discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.

If you're interested in hosting, please take a read over our Planner's Guide.

Ninth Annual Code4Lib BC Unconference 2024

Save the dates!

  • Thursday, 16 May and Friday, 17 May


This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by VCC at the Downtown Campus.

What's it all about?

It's a 2-day unconference - a participant-driven meeting bringing together a diverse and open community of library developers and non-developers engaging in effective, collaborative problem-solving through technology regardless of their department or background.

This year’s event will feature lightning talks and breakout sessions. Lightning talks are brief, 10-minute presentations on topics related to library technologies. Breakout sessions are an opportunity to bring participants together in an ad hoc fashion for a short, yet sustained period of problem solving, software development and fun.

  • What's included: a room, coffee/tea, wifi, power
  • What to bring: your ideas and enthusiasm.
  • Mastodon Hashtag: `#c4lbc`
  • Code of Conduct: As a Code4Lib event, we adhere to the Code4Lib Code of Conduct, which seeks to provide a welcoming, harassment-free environment.


Lightning Talk and Breakout Session Ideas

If there’s a neat project you've been working on, a cool new tool you want to show off, or an interesting development in the world of library technology that you want to discuss, Code4Lib BC is a great opportunity to share that with the community.

Schedule

Please note that all times are PST (Vancouver, Canada).

Day 1

8:30 Venue opens
9:00 Welcome and announcements
9:15 Lightning talks
10:30 Break
10:45 Lightning talks (continued)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Breakout sessions
2:30 Break
2:45 Breakout sessions (continued)
4:00 Breakout reports
5:00 Social event

Day 2

8:30 Venue opens
9:00 Welcome and announcements
9:15 Lightning talks
10:30 Break
10:45 Lightning talks (continued)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Breakout sessions
2:30 Break
2:45 Breakout sessions (continued)
4:00
5:00

Sponsors

While Code4Lib BC no longer solicits sponsorship, we want to acknowledge the continued administrative and fiscal support from the BC Libraries Cooperative.

2024 Organizers

  • James Fournie
  • Dan Sifton
  • Eka Grguric
  • Tamarack Hockin
  • John Durno
  • Scott Leslie
  • Trevor Smith
  • George Villavicencio
  • Rebecca Dickson

Past Events

See our past events page.