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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.
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| − | You can find the public discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.
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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].
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| − | == '''Tenth Code4Lib BC Unconference 2025''' == | + | |
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| − | * Thursday, 16 October and Friday, 17 October
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| − | * [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-code4lib-bc-unconference-registration-1677528636309/ Register now]
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| − | This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by Emily Carr.
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| − | For more information on transit and parking, please check the [https://www.ecuad.ca/about/visit/parking-transit Emily Carr Campus Location, Parking, Transit, Contact page].
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| − | === 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.
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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.
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| − | * '''What's included''': a room, coffee/tea, wifi, power
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| − | * '''What to bring''': your ideas and enthusiasm.
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| − | * '''Socials Hashtag''': `#c4lbc`
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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.
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| − | If you need help with funding your attendance, you can [https://forms.gle/Y6ZcWyXihBowrdndA request a bursary] by October 3, 2025.
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| − | ===Lightning Talk and Breakout Session Ideas===
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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.
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| − | [https://forms.gle/DEkDVn1rT35bdRj87 Submit a lightning talk or breakout session idea]
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| − | ===Food===
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| − | Coffee/tea and light snacks (think: pastries) will be available at the venue.
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| − | Attendees are encouraged to explore the wide range of food and beverage options nearby. Local organizers have provided a few recommendations below. If you have dietary restrictions/preferences, feel free to ask for specific suggestions!
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| − | ====Coffee & baked goods====
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| − | * ECU's Caf - on campus
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| − | * Nemesis coffee - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/MLD3mahZS29Z6bYMA 555 Great Northern Wy]
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| − | * Kafka’s Coffee Roasting and Bakery - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/y5KRY7wp8nHVHqpG8 577 Great Northern Wy]
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| − | * Kranky Cafe in Mount Pleasant - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/c5zutNWHf9XiESsx7 228 E 4th Ave]
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| − | * Tim Hortons - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/k78BjheVVKBFtxCR6 889 Great Northern Wy]
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| − | * L'Atelier Patisserie - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/K79rrCYwFWdJx2rz9 599 E Broadway] (15 min. walk)
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| − | ====Meals====
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| − | * Steve's Poké Bar - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/DBDWoY4T5xZCTV656 891 Great Northern Wy]
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| − | * Rotating Food Trucks - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/FDeCRQk9R3wEyKcdA 577 Carolina St.]
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| − | * ECU Ramen bar - on campus, level 1 near the east exit
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| − | * Chai Wagon - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/FXfday9yK4aCMgyE6 196 E 2nd Ave] (12 min. walk)
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| − | * ECU Caf, Nemesis, Kafka's, and Kranky cafe also have lunch food
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| − | ====Meals====
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| − | === Schedule ===
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| − | '''''Please note that all times are PT (Vancouver, Canada).'''''
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| − | ==== Day 1 : Thursday, October 16 ====
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| − | === Sponsors ===
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| − | We want to acknowledge the continued administrative and fiscal support from the [https://bc.libraries.coop/ BC Libraries Cooperative].
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| − | === 2025 Organizers ===
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| − | * Cynthia Ng
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| − | * Dan Lerch
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| − | * Daniel Sifton
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| − | * George Villavicencio
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| − | * Hillary Webb
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| − | * Holly Pickering
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| − | * James Fournie
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| − | * Janis McKenzie
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| − | * Lynn Kleinveldt
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| − | * Mark Goodwin
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| − | * Michel Castagné
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| − | * Michelle Ng
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| − | * Rebecca Dickson
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| − | * Ryan Regier
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| − | * Scott Leslie
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| − | * Tamarack Hockin
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| − | * Trevor Smith
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| − | = '''Past Events''' =
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| − | See our [[BC_Past_Events|past events]] page.
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