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= Code4Lib Conference Committees =
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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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Hosting a conference is complex, and it cannot be done without the help of the entire community.  If you are interested in being an awesome person and applying your skills to a particular part of the Code4Lib 2026 conference, create an account on this wiki and sign-up for one or more of the groups below (please provide a contact). Each committee must have a Primary Contact (chair), Secondary Contact (co-chair), and Documentarian Chair, Primary Contact
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You can find the public discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.
  
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==Planning Committee==
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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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Also known as the Local Planning Committee, although there is no requirement for the members to be local.
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[[2026 Planning Committe|2026 Planning Committee Documents]]
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== '''Tenth Code4Lib BC Unconference 2025''' ==
  
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* Ann Marie Mesco - Primary Contact, Chair
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* Thursday, 16 October and Friday, 17 October
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* Ken Rose - Secondary Contact, CoChair
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* [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-code4lib-bc-unconference-registration-1677528636309/ Register now]
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* Esmé Cowles - Documentarian
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* Erin Swift - Volunteer
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* Joelen Pastva - Volunteer
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* Lina Crowe - Volunteer
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* Kelly Woessner - Volunteer
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* [[User:highermath|Cary Gordon]] - Volunteer
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* Sam Lemley - Volunteer
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* Jason Glenn - Volunteer
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* Jon Mcintire - Volunteer
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* Yingxue Li - Volunteer
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== Website Working Group ==
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This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by Emily Carr.
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This group will focus on content strategy and feature implementations for the conference website to improve the overall experience for users (i.e., on-site and remote attendees, speakers, potential sponsors, post-conference users).
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[[2026 Website Working Group Documents|2026 Website Working Group Documents]]
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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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* [[User:Phette23|Eric Phetteplace]] - Primary Contact, Chair
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=== What's it all about? ===
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* [[User:TripKirkpatrick|Trip Kirkpatrick]], CoChair
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* Esmé Cowles - Documentarian, LPC liaison
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* Mike Paulmeno - Volunteer
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* [[User:RickyLee|Ricky Lee]] - Volunteer
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* Kim Shepherd - Volunteer
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* Your Name Here - Volunteer
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== Budget and Sponsorship Committee ==
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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 group involves working with the Planning Committee to close any budget gaps and talking to potential sponsors to find the level that is right for them.
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[2026 Budget and Sponsorship Documents]
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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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* Your Name Here - Primary Contact, Chair
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* '''What's included''': a room, coffee/tea, wifi, power
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* Your Name Here - Documentarian
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* Kelly Woessner - Volunteer, LPC Liaison
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== Keynote Committee ==
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* '''What to bring''': your ideas and enthusiasm.
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This group will: gather nominations from Code4Lib community; contact nominees to confirm their willingness and availability; collect bios from the available nominees and add them to the Diebold-o-Tron; support the voting process; work with the community's top nominees to schedule their keynotes; and collaborate with other committees and the community to ensure everything is communicated appropriately and logistical matters are given suitable attention.
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From the chair: This committee will start meeting around mid-October and wrap up in mid-January, when we hand off our selected keynoters to Concentra for further logistics. Please ask me (@thatandromeda) in Slack if you have questions about serving on this committee.
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* '''Socials Hashtag''': `#c4lbc`
  
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* Andromeda Yelton, Chair
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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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* Maccabee Levine, CoChair
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* Andrew Battelini - Volunteer; abattel@emory.edu (and on Slack)
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* Ranti Junus - Volunteer
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* Carl Haynes-Magyar - Volunteer - cchmagyar@pitt.edu
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== Workshop Committee (Pre / Post-Conference)==
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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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This committee plans the pre or post-conference day (TBD). It keeps strong lines of communications open with the Program Committee. It also helps shepherd events on the day itself.
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[[2026 Pre-conference Documents|2026 Pre-conference Documents]]
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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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* Ann Marie Mesco (mesco@andrew.cmu.edu) - Secondary Contact, CoChair, LPC Contact
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* Minhao Jiang (minhao.jiang@wayne.edu) - Volunteer
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* Sarah Smulligan (smm5878@psu.edu) - Volunteer
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== Program Committee ==
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[https://forms.gle/DEkDVn1rT35bdRj87 Submit a lightning talk or breakout session idea]
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This committee plans the structure of the program, arranges the voting on presentations, etc. This includes soliciting regular talks. These folks will also manage the flow of the program at the conference -- introducing speakers or soliciting other volunteers to MC. Committee membership will be capped at 10 members.
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[[2026 Program Documents|2026 Program Documents]]
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'''Ideas so far''' (sneak peek, not finalized)
  
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* Jessica McMillen - Primary Contact, Chair
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''Lightning Talks''
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* Dre - Secondary Contact, CoChair
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* Bulk DOI generation in DSpace with the Super-Duper-App!
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* Clara Turp - Documentarian
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* Making the Web Accessible: Putting WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 into Practice
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* Matt Sherman - Volunteer
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* User Experience: Case study plus discussion of a planned BCLA interest group
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* Caleb Derven - Volunteer
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* Sustainable Local Development; or, Two PHP Scripts in a Trench Coat
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* [[User:highermath|Cary Gordon]] - Volunteer - LPC Liaison
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* Manipulating MARC: Indigenous Cataloguing Beyond the Standards
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* Transforming Unstructured Data in a Knowledge Base: Exploring the Potential of RAG and LLMs at SFU Library
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* Challenges of Identity and Access Management Policies and Documentation
  
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== Scholarship Committee ==
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''Breakout Sessions''
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This committee works with funding institutions to arrange the scholarships offered. They solicit submissions and select winners of the scholarship(s). They also work with the winners to plan their travel and arrangements.
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* Digital Sovereignty / The Surveillance State / Protection of Privacy
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* Struggling Through Burnout / Getting Our DIY Ethic Back
  
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* [[User:ChristineSalek|Christine Salek]] - Volunteer
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== Community Support Squad (CSS) ==
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Coffee/tea and light snacks (think: pastries, granola bars, fruit) will be available at the venue.
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This group responds to violations and concerns regarding [https://github.com/code4lib/code-of-conduct/blob/main/code_of_conduct.md the Code4Lib code of conduct] and ensures that the event is safe and enjoyable for all attendees. More details here: https://2026.code4lib.org/conduct/#volunteers and here: https://github.com/code4lib/code-of-conduct/blob/main/transparency_reports/2023_national_conference_annual_report.md.
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== T-Shirt Committee ==
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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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This committee organizes the t-shirt contest, collecting submissions, and putting out the call for votes. This committee is also responsible for helping the local planning committee identify a vendor that will fit within the budget constraints for the conference. User sizes and preferences will be obtained as part of the registration process.
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[[2026 T-Shirt Documents|2026 T-Shirt Documents]]
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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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* Your Name Here - Secondary Contact, CoChair
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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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* [[User:ChristineSalek|Christine Salek]] - Volunteer
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* ECU Ramen bar - on campus, level 1 near the east exit
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* Sarah Smulligan (smm5878@psu.edu) - Volunteer
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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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* [https://vancouversoupcompany.com/ Vancouver Soup Company] - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ehwmwD1NoogsMR47 292 E 1st Ave] (9  min. walk)
  
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=== Schedule ===
  
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This committee wrangles people to volunteer for the following duties:
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'''''Please note that all times are PT (Vancouver, Canada).'''''
  
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'''Looking for opportunities to help out at the conference? See [[2026 Conference Volunteers]]'''
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==== Day 1 : Thursday, October 16 ====
  
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[[2026 Online Volunteer Documents|2026 Online Volunteer Documents]]
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{| class="wikitable"
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| 5:00 || Social event at Red Truck Beer Company [https://maps.app.goo.gl/VH93xQZ1nJzvziBZ8 295 E 1st Ave]
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=== Sponsors ===
  
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This committee organizes social activities for the conference, including the Newcomer Dinner (for in-person conferences) and other after/before conference hours activities (for in-person and virtual conferences). This committee also facilitates the process for attendee-planned social activities for virtual and in-person conferences.  
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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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= '''Past Events''' =
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Revision as of 20:32, 6 October 2025

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.

Tenth Code4Lib BC Unconference 2025

This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by Emily Carr.

For more information on transit and parking, please check the Emily Carr Campus Location, Parking, Transit, Contact page.

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.
  • Socials 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.

If you need help with funding your attendance, you can request a bursary by October 3, 2025.

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.

Submit a lightning talk or breakout session idea

Ideas so far (sneak peek, not finalized)

Lightning Talks

  • Bulk DOI generation in DSpace with the Super-Duper-App!
  • Making the Web Accessible: Putting WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 into Practice
  • User Experience: Case study plus discussion of a planned BCLA interest group
  • Sustainable Local Development; or, Two PHP Scripts in a Trench Coat
  • Manipulating MARC: Indigenous Cataloguing Beyond the Standards
  • Transforming Unstructured Data in a Knowledge Base: Exploring the Potential of RAG and LLMs at SFU Library
  • Challenges of Identity and Access Management Policies and Documentation

Breakout Sessions

  • Digital Sovereignty / The Surveillance State / Protection of Privacy
  • Struggling Through Burnout / Getting Our DIY Ethic Back

Food

Coffee/tea and light snacks (think: pastries, granola bars, fruit) will be available at the venue.

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!

Coffee & baked goods

Meals

Schedule

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

Day 1 : Thursday, October 16

8:30 Venue opens
9:00 Welcome and announcements
9:15 Lightning talks
  • you?
10:30 Break
10:45 Lightning talks (continued)
  • placeholder
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Breakout sessions
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2:30 Break
2:45 Breakout sessions (continued)
  • placeholder
4:00 Breakout reports
5:00 Social event at Red Truck Beer Company 295 E 1st Ave

Day 2 : Friday, October 17

8:30 Venue opens
9:00 Welcome and announcements
9:15 Lightning talks
  • placeholder
10:30 Break
11:00 Lightning talks (continued)
  • placeholder
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Breakout session organization
1:45 Breakout sessions
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2:45 Break
3:00 Breakout sessions (continued)
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4:00 Breakout session reports

Sponsors

We want to acknowledge the continued administrative and fiscal support from the BC Libraries Cooperative.

2025 Organizers

  • Cynthia Ng
  • Dan Lerch
  • Daniel Sifton
  • George Villavicencio
  • Hillary Webb
  • Holly Pickering
  • James Fournie
  • Janis McKenzie
  • Lynn Kleinveldt
  • Mark Goodwin
  • Michel Castagné
  • Michelle Ng
  • Rebecca Dickson
  • Ryan Regier
  • Scott Leslie
  • Tamarack Hockin
  • Trevor Smith

Past Events

See our past events page.

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