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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.
| + | [[2026_Scholarship_Documents|2026 Scholarship Committee Documents]] |
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| − | You can find the public discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.
| + | == Request for Feedback == |
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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].
| + | Dear Code4Lib 2026 Scholarships Recipients, |
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| − | == '''Tenth Code4Lib BC Unconference 2025''' ==
| + | Thank you very much for participating in Code4Lib 2026! It was an honor to have you there, and we hope you've had safe travels home and that this finds you well. |
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| − | * Thursday, 16 October and Friday, 17 October
| + | As part of wrapping up and reflecting on our work, the Scholarship Committee would very much appreciate any feedback you'd like to share about your experience with this program. Your feedback will help us plan the next conferences better for the next scholarship recipients. Please find the link for the survey: '''(link)''' |
| − | * [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.
| + | '''(If you would prefer a 1-1 conversation, we are happy to set up a time to meet with a member of the committee for such a conversation.)''' |
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| − | Location: Emily Carr University of Art and Design, 520 E 1st Ave. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/wDsSfdrZwAJyEYLb6 Map to get there], Rennie Hall (inside the front entrance).
| + | Thank you again, and best wishes,<br/> |
| − | 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].
| + | The 2026 Code4Lib Scholarship Committee |
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| − | === What's it all about? === | + | ==Text & Questions to add in the form (*: required)== |
| | + | As part of wrapping up and reflecting on our work, the Scholarship Committee would very much appreciate any feedback you'd like to share about your experience with this program. Your feedback will help us plan the next conferences better for the next scholarship recipients! |
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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.
| + | Please note: feedback may be displayed on the next scholarship program webpage, opt in with the last question on the form. |
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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 was your experience of the application process?* |
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| − | * '''What's included''': a room, coffee/tea, wifi, power | + | -How was your experience working with CONCENTRA in planning your conference logistics?* |
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| − | * '''What to bring''': your ideas and enthusiasm.
| + | -How was your experience in communicating with the scholarship committee?* |
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| − | * '''Socials Hashtag''': `#c4lbc`
| + | -Do you have any other feedback about the whole scholarship process you would like to share? |
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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.
| + | -Would you like to have your comments shared beyond the scholarship committee? * |
| | + | (Specifically for testimonials by scholarship awardees as seen here: https://2026.code4lib.org/general-info/scholarships) |
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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.
| + | [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n68en-BxUGyeswJNnG2yg8Xd7Fl9zDTnG2WCsnqkNCE/edit Link for 2025 Form] (Joe can grant access for future Committees) |
| − | | + | [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fXfRgSreETB0BGjC9kM6KvY4I1Y2t-MWjHP5xjEw2DQ/edit?usp=sharing Link for 2025 Responses] |
| − | [https://forms.gle/DEkDVn1rT35bdRj87 Submit a lightning talk or breakout session idea]
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| − | ''Breakout Session Ideas''
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| − | * Digital sovereignty, the surveillance state, & protection of privacy (John Durno)
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| − | * Struggling Through Burnout (esp in IT); Getting Our DIY Ethic Back (Daniel Lerch)
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| − | * GenAI Critical Literacy workshop demo + discussion (Michelle Ng) (20 person limit)
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| − | * Are all the ULs hanging out without us? Consortial LSP planning and rumours. (Tamarack)
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| − | * UX breakout (Janis McKenzie and Mark Goodwin)
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| − | * Knowledge management and M365/SP migration headaches (Michelle Ng)
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| − | * Protecting website content created by libraries and server resources from Gen AI (Desy Wahyuni)
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| − | ===Food===
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| − | Coffee/tea and light snacks (think: pastries, granola bars, fruit) 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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| − | * [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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| − | '''''Please note that all times are PT (Vancouver, Canada).'''''
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| − | ==== Day 1 : Thursday, October 16 ====
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| − | | 8:30 || Venue opens
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| − | | 9:00 || Welcome and announcements
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| − | | 9:15 || Icebreaker activity
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| − | | 9:30 || Lightning talks
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| − | * Remember When We Were Excited About Virtual Worlds? Let’s Try That Again - James Fournie
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| − | * Sustainable Local Development; or, Two PHP Scripts in a Trench Coat - John Durno
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| − | * User Experience: Case study plus discussion of a planned BCLA interest group - Janis McKenzie & Mark Goodwin
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| − | * Making the Web Accessible: Putting WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 into Practice - Cynthia Ng
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| − | | 10:30 || Break
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| − | | 10:45 || Lightning talks (continued)
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| − | * Challenges of Identity and Access Management Policies and Documentation - Caitlin Lindsay
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| − | * Manipulating MARC: Indigenous Cataloguing Beyond the Standards - Taya Jardine & Christina Needham
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| − | * Developing introductory, interactive workshop modules on GenAI Critical Literacy - Michelle Ng
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| − | | 11:45 || ECU campus tour / Lunch!
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| − | | 1:00 || Breakout sessions
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| − | * Finalized day-of based on attendee interests. See list of proposals above or [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7AZMzRzI_sLUnaLJ9mu0gvayJ0gU2mnScjMPvlQ9DFfCZw/viewform?usp=header submit your own].
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| − | | 2:30 || Break
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| − | | 2:45 || Breakout sessions (continued)
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| − | * Finalized day-of based on attendee interests. See list of proposals above or [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7AZMzRzI_sLUnaLJ9mu0gvayJ0gU2mnScjMPvlQ9DFfCZw/viewform?usp=header submit your own].
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| − | | 4:00 || Breakout reports
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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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| − | ==== Day 2 : Friday, October 17 ====
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| − | | 8:30 || Venue opens
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| − | | 9:00 || Welcome and announcements
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| − | | 9:30 || Lightning talks
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| − | * Transforming Unstructured Data in a Knowledge Base: Exploring the Potential of RAG and LLMs at SFU Library - Ian Song
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| − | * Consent Not Required: (AI) Technology as Connection - Coco Chen & Rebecca Ardron
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| − | * Building AI Literacy in the Public Library - Jaclyn Fong
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| − | * Defending Library Services Against AI Scrapers - Scott Leslie
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| − | | 10:30 || Break
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| − | | 11:00 || Lightning talks (continued)
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| − | * Working with APIs: Flows and Runner in Postman - Olga Kalachinskaya
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| − | * Bulk DOI generation in DSpace with the Super-Duper-App! - Daniel Sifton
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| − | * Building an assignment planner on Playlab - Joyce Wong
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| − | | 11:45 || Lunch
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| − | * Finalized day-of based on attendee interests. See list of proposals above or [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7AZMzRzI_sLUnaLJ9mu0gvayJ0gU2mnScjMPvlQ9DFfCZw/viewform?usp=header submit your own].
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| − | | 2:30 || Break
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| − | | 2:45 || Breakout sessions (continued)
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| − | * Finalized day-of based on attendee interests. See list of proposals above or [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7AZMzRzI_sLUnaLJ9mu0gvayJ0gU2mnScjMPvlQ9DFfCZw/viewform?usp=header submit your own].
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| − | | 4:00 || Breakout session reports / Who wants to host Code4Lib BC 2026?
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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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| − | * James Fournie
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| − | * Janis McKenzie
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| − | * Michel Castagné
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| − | * Michelle Ng
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| − | * Rebecca Dickson
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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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Thank you very much for participating in Code4Lib 2026! It was an honor to have you there, and we hope you've had safe travels home and that this finds you well.
As part of wrapping up and reflecting on our work, the Scholarship Committee would very much appreciate any feedback you'd like to share about your experience with this program. Your feedback will help us plan the next conferences better for the next scholarship recipients. Please find the link for the survey: (link)
As part of wrapping up and reflecting on our work, the Scholarship Committee would very much appreciate any feedback you'd like to share about your experience with this program. Your feedback will help us plan the next conferences better for the next scholarship recipients!
Please note: feedback may be displayed on the next scholarship program webpage, opt in with the last question on the form.
-How was your experience working with CONCENTRA in planning your conference logistics?*
-Do you have any other feedback about the whole scholarship process you would like to share?
