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Welcome to the home of the Ontario/Canada chapter of [http://code4lib.org/ Code4Lib]. Our aim is to create more opportunities for Code4Lib folks in the Ontario/Quebec/Manitoba/Northeast USA area to meet up in person.
==Code4Lib North: the NinthTenth. OCAD McMaster University . May 1030-1131, 20182019==
The 2018 2019 Code4Lib North meeting will be held at [https://www.ocaduscds.ca/services/Library/about-the-library/learning-zone.htm the OCADU Library Learning ZoneMcMaster Sherman Centre]. We'll begin each day at a suitable time, like 9:30 am.
===Register===
[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/code4lib-north-20182019-tickets-8803578741 59046220836 Registration is available through EventBrite]Eventbrite.]
We will be observing the Code4Lib [https://github.com/code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md Code of Conduct].
===Schedule===
''Subject to change''
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! Thursday May 30
! Friday May 31
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| 10:00-10:30
| Doors open, coffee/snacks
| Doors open, coffee/snacks
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| 10:30-12:00
| Opening Remarks 10
Learning R for data analysis with the Ontario Sunshine List dataset (John F.) 15
Building a successful documentation initiative (Kaitlin N.) [[https://slides.com/librarypixels/docs Slides]] 15
''Morning break ''
Quick tricks to make your images look good (Thomas G.) 10
| Day 1 Hackfest/Discussion Recaps 10
Beyond Alt-Text: Trends in Online Accessibility (Ian F.) [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/5zxev0a2ohy1h3t/Code4Lib%20North%20-%20Beyond%20Alt-Text%20-%20Trends%20in%20Online%20Accessibility.pdf?dl=0 Slides]] 45
Why Vue.JS (Rachel W.) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14xDy2ylz0JoNm4n8hV2ApfH-dtEUwy7Wq96OnRJpTkI/edit?usp=sharing Slides]] 15
Balancing centralized project commitments with local priorities (Cameron M.) [[https://wiki.code4lib.org/images/8/82/Code4libNorth2019-CMetcalf.pdf Slides]] 10
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| 12:00-13:30
| LUNCH
| LUNCH
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| 13:30-14:00
| Cluster Computing for Humans -OR- Have you heard of this HPCPack? (Tim R.) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jr18eiRO5nseSEz_Dtk8ofnlm1MyI2rTZblRWs2a0MY/edit#slide=id.p Slides]]
| Lightning Talks (PowerBI & Jupyter notebooks - Tim R., PyMarc - John D. [[https://slides.com/jdingle/c4l19n Slides]])
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| 14:00-15:00
| Hackfest and group discussions
| Hackfest and group discussions
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| 15:00-15:15
| ''Afternoon break''
| ''Afternoon break''
|-
| 15:15-16:30
| Hackfest and group discussions continue
| Hackfest and group discussions continue
16:15 - Wrap-up and closing remarks
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| 17:30
| Social - [https://www.meritbrewing.ca/ MERIT Brewing], [https://goo.gl/maps/gHPqJHqCgEw3qA568 107 James St N.]
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====Talk Sign Up====
! scope="col" | '''Topic'''
! scope="col" | '''Time (5 Min - 30 min)'''
! scope="col" | '''Way to contact*(twitter, email, etc.)'''
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| Michael Ridley Kaitlin Newson || Explanable AI (XAI) & LIS Building a successful documentation initiative || 30 mins. 15 minutes || mridley@uoguelph.ca (@mridley)kaitlinnewson
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| John Fink Tim Ribaric || A peek at two decentralized data sharing protocols: IPFS and dat Cluster Computing for Humans? || 15-20 mins. minutes || john.fink@gmailelibtronic tribaric@brocku.com (@adr) ca
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| Giles Orr Sarah Romkey || Cipher Suites for Nginx and HAProxy How we Github: a journey || 15-20 mins. minutes || @ArchivesSarah sromkey@artefactual.com
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| Mark Weiler Rachel Wang || Unpacking Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2Why Vue.0 (AA) conformance js? || 20 mins. 10 - 15 minutes || mweiler@wlu.carwangca
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| Gillian Byrne Thomas Guignard || Public Computing Service Delivery Model: work in progress Quick tricks to make your images look good || 20 mins. 10 minutes || gbyrne@torontopubliclibrarytimtomch tom@timtom.ca (@gillmbyrne)
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* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info email me contact us instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
====Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas====
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! scope="col" | '''Way to contact*'''
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| Thomas Guignard || Getting started with virtualization. The aim would be for attendees to end up with a working instance of Vagrant/Ansible/Docker, and maybe run something like Update the [https://github.com/foliolibrarycarpentry/lc-webscraping/ Library Carpentry Web Scraping lesson] as part of the [https://librarycarpentry.org/folioblog/2019/03/lc-ansible FOLIOmozilla-global-sprint/ Library Carpentry global sprint]|| [https://twitter. I have zero knowledge or understanding of any of this, so if someone smarter than me is willing to run such a workshopcom/timtomch @timtomch], it would be amazing! Thanks [mailto:) || tom@timtom.ch (ca tom@timtomch)timtom.ca]|-|Kaitlin Newson || Create a "Hosting Code4Lib North" page for the wiki || [https://twitter.com/kaitlinnewson @kaitlinnewson]|-
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* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info email me contact us instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
===Accommodations=Socials & things to do besides c4l====The organizers have reserved * There will likely be a block of rooms at University of Toronto's Chestnut Residence, which is a 5 minute walk from OCAD. To receive the conference rate, reservations must be made by April 13social on Thursday night, 2018details TBA.
===TransportationSlack===Code4lib North attendees can enjoy a 10% discount when traveling with VIA Rail and Porter Airlines. Use the information below when booking your tickets.
'''Discountcode:''' 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied." Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.13938
'''ValidInstructions:''' May 8th, 2018 to May 13th, 2018 from all stations throughout Log in or create a profile on the VIA Rail reservation system prior to Torontobooking. On the Passenger information screen, select "Convention fare" from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu, Ontario and returnenter the discount code above for your convention or event in the “Discount code” field. The conference fare will be shown on the next page.
'''RestrictionsDiscount:''' Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all 10% off the best available fare plans in Economy, Economy Plus, Business class, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place discount is being applied." Discount does not apply in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa onlyany Escape fares and Prestige Class.
'''Valid:''' May 28th, 2019 to June 2nd, 2019 from all stations throughout the VIA system to Aldershot, Oakville or Toronto, Ontario and return.
===Contact===
Questions and/or concerns? Please contact:<br />[mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info Kaitlin Newson]<br />.
===Sponsors===
Code4Lib North would like to thank OCAD McMaster University for providing space for this meeting.
==Code4Lib North Past Events==
code4lib Ottawa meetups are now organized using Meetup.com. [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Sign up] to be informed of upcoming meetings.
Keep an eye on the [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Meetup] page for further details.
The inaugural code4lib Ottawa meetup occurred on March 28, 2012 and was a simple meet-and-greet at a local pub. Since then, we try to combine this social event with some short interesting talks. Here is what we have learned about in recent meetups:
'''Tuesday October 7th, 2014'''
'''Location:''' MacOdrum Library, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON ([https://www.google.ca/maps/place/1125+Colonel+By+Dr,+Carleton+University,+Ottawa,+ON+K1S+5R1/@45.3835317,-75.6975174,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x4cce067662eae8cf:0x9cd8d41fd34473d1 map])
'''April 30, 2013 - Meet, and share your favourite Library technology'''
| [http://twitter.com/warlayton Warren Layton] || A quick demo of [http://www.jasongriffey.net/librarybox/ LibraryBox], a wireless filesharing device, which may have interesting applications in government and other libraries where IT restrictions can limit network use.
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==Code4lib North Meetups in Montreal==
'''Status''': Active
'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Montreal, Quebec. (blatantly copied from the Ottawa and Toronto groups)<br>
'''For more information:''' Please email Clara Turp (clara.turp@mcgill.ca) for more information.
'''Slack Channel and Hashtag:''' #code4lib-mtl
'''Wiki page:''' [[Code4Lib_Montreal]] - check here for upcoming or past meeting information.
Declare your interest in a Code4lib North chapter:
* [https://ernieejo.github.io/ Erin Johnson], [https://www.lib.uwo.ca/ Western Libraries]
* Wendy Huot, Queen's University
* Michael Vandenburg, Queen's University
* Marc d'Avernas, Waterloo Region District School Board
* Whitni Watkins, St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY)
==Mailing list==
The code4lib-north mailing list was discontinued.