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Welcome to code4lib Code4Lib BC! Begun in Summer 2013, this chapter aims to create connections and professional development opportunities for folks from British Columbia and surrounding areas.
Begun in Summer 2013, this chapter aims to create connections and professional development opportunities for folks from British Columbia and You can find the surrounding areaspublic discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.
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].
--------------== '''Eleventh Code4Lib BC Unconference 2026''' ==
Save the date! This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by Vancouver Public Library.
== '''First Annual Code4lib BC Event''' ==* Thursday, 26 November and Friday, 27 November
Location: VPL Central Library at Library Square, 350 West Georgia Street, in the [https://www.vpl.ca/rentals/alice-mackay-room Alice McKay Room]. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/MtUfLCKdoag7CFvA9 Map to get to Library Square].
=== What'''When''': November 28 and 29s it all about? ===
It'''Where''': SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouvers a 2-day unconference - a participant-driven meeting bringing together a diverse and open community of library developers and non-developers engaging in effective, BCcollaborative problem-solving through technology regardless of their department or background.
'''Cost''': $20The event most often features 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.
* '''Register hereWhat's included''': https://code4libbc2013.eventbrite.caa room, coffee/tea, wifi, power
* '''What to bring''': your ideas and enthusiasm.
* '''WhatSocials Hashtag''': It’s a 2 day unconference! A participant-driven meeting featuring lightning talks in the mornings, hackfest in the afternoons, with coffee, tea and snacks provided. Lightning talks are brief presentations which are typically 5-10 minutes in length (15 minutes is the maximum) on topics related to library technologies: current projects, tips and tricks, or hacks in the works. Hackfest is an opportunity to bring participants together in an ad hoc fashion for a short, yet sustained period of problem solving, software development and fun. In advance of the event, we will gather project ideas in a form available through our wiki and registration pages. Each afternoon the code4libBC participants will review and discuss the proposals, break into groups, and work on some of the projects.#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.
'''Who''': A diverse === Registration and open community of library developers and non-developers engaging in effective, collaborative problem-solving through technology.Anyone from the library community who is interested in library technologies are welcome to join and participate, regardless of their department or background: systems and IT, public services, circulation, cataloguing and technical services, archives, digitization and preservation. All are welcome to help set the agenda, define the outcomes and develop the deliverables!Call for Proposals ===
A call for proposals and registration will open in the fall of 2026. Watch this page!
'''Why''': Why not? code4libBC is a group of dynamic library technology practitioners throughout the province who want to build new relationships as much as develop new software solutions to problems.=== Sponsors ===
We want to thank [https://www.vpl.ca/ Vancouver Public Library] for hosting us, and the [https://bc.libraries.coop/ BC Libraries Cooperative] for the continued administrative and fiscal support.
== Past Events ==
If you’re ready to get your hands dirty with library technology practitioners, register here: https://code4libbc2013.eventbrite.ca/  Our first annual code4libBC event could not have been made possible without the generous financial support of:  * BC Electronic Library Network* BC Libraries Cooperative* Kwantlen Polytechnic University* Simon Fraser University* University of Victoria  And special thanks to the BC Libraries Cooperative for assisting the organizing group with administrative duties.  Feel free to email Paul Joseph (code4libBC Chair) at paul.joseph@ubc.ca with questions or commentsSee our [[BC_Past_Events|past events]] page.
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