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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.
[https://www.google.cacom/maps/place/122+St+Patrick+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2X8/@?q=43.653649262680900000,-79.3899546,18.98z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x882b34cf3f118511:0x27d4ef7238e31a1e!2s122+St+Patrick+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2X8!3b1!8m2!3d43.6535037!4d-79.3901536!3m4!1s0x882b34cf3f118511:0x27d4ef7238e31a1e!8m2!3d43.6535037!4d-79.3901536 122 St. Patrick Street, Level 1 (also accessible from 113 McCaul Street)]917828000000 Lewis & Ruth Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship<br />Toronto, ONMills Memorial Library<br />M5T 2X81280 Main St. W.<br /> Breakout sessions will take place in the Library on the second floor in rooms MCC 201 and 2015C as well as in the Inclusive Design Institute at 205 Richmond in room RHA 220. [https://wiki.code4lib.org/images/0/07/Code4LibNorth2018Map.png Room Locations Map (PNG)Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6]
===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 1030! Friday May 1131
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| 0910:00-910:30| Doors open, coffee/snacks & mingle| Doors open, coffee/snacks & mingle
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| 0910:30-12:00
| Opening Remarks 10
Learning R for data analysis with the Ontario Sunshine List dataset (John F.) 15
A peek at two decentralized data sharing protocols: IPFS and dat Building a successful documentation initiative (John FKaitlin N.) ([https://github.com/jbfink/c4ln-2018-ipfs-dat Slides]) 20  Cipher Suites for Nginx and HAProxy (Giles O.) ([https://www.gilesorrslides.com/papers/nginxcipherslibrarypixels/ docs Slides]) 20  ''Morning break coffee & snacks ''   Automatically updating holdings on vendor platform (Clara T.) ([[:File:ClaraTurp_Code4libNorth2018.pdf|Slides]]) ([https://github.com/ClaraTurp/updateHoldings GitHub Repo]) 20  Lightning talks (Alan H. - inlibraries.com; Kate D. - Accessibility Medley; Kim P. - code4libmap)  | Day 1 Hackfest Recaps 20  Towards holistic technology for libraries (a talk inspired by Ursula Franklin) (Alan H.) ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpQJwbaNveAJ5Z7ZSEJcEsb8so7yOMKRD1Fst99_Or0/edit Notes]) 20  ''Morning break coffee & snacks''15
''Morning break ''
Public Computing Service Delivery Model: work in progress Quick tricks to make your images look good (Gillian BThomas G.) 2010
| Day 1 Hackfest/Discussion Recaps 10
Driving towards conformanceBeyond Alt-Text: A WCAG 2Trends in Online Accessibility (Ian F.0 (AA) road trip (Mark W[[https://www., Mariana Jdropbox., Aneta Kcom/s/5zxev0a2ohy1h3t/Code4Lib%20North%20-%20Beyond%20Alt-Text%20-%20Trends%20in%20Online%20Accessibility.) 30pdf?dl=0 Slides]] 45
Why Vue.JS (Rachel W.) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14xDy2ylz0JoNm4n8hV2ApfH-dtEUwy7Wq96OnRJpTkI/edit?usp=sharing Slides]] 15
Data Carpentry Balancing centralized project commitments with local priorities (Greg WCameron M.) 5[[https://wiki.code4lib.org/images/8/82/Code4libNorth2019-CMetcalf.pdf Slides]] 10
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| 12:00-13:30
| LUNCH ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfFHr7bTOhmkWyAVZLWWEqvy9Ms2tkU0pA39u13JC8c/edit Sign-up])| LUNCH ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfFHr7bTOhmkWyAVZLWWEqvy9Ms2tkU0pA39u13JC8c/edit Sign-up])
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| 13:30-14:00
| Explanable AI (XAI) & LIS Cluster Computing for Humans -OR- Have you heard of this HPCPack? (Mike Tim R.) ([[https://wwwdocs.dropboxgoogle.com/spresentation/uuoy4syabkyiwu2d/Ridley%20-%20Code4Lib%20AI%20Talk.pptx?dl1Jr18eiRO5nseSEz_Dtk8ofnlm1MyI2rTZblRWs2a0MY/edit#slide=0 id.p Slides])]| Lightning Talks (Thomas GPowerBI & Jupyter notebooks - Tim R., Library Carpentry; Paul C., Gatsby.js; Sarah S., OmekaPyMarc -ahhh; David FJohn D., Users v[[https://slides. Complexity; Graham F., Research DBs & ERMcom/jdingle/c4l19n Slides]])
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| 14:00-15:00
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| 15:00-15:15
| ''Afternoon break (Learning Zone)''| ''Afternoon break (Learning Zone)''
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| 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 - The Office Pub, 2nd floor, [https://www.googlemeritbrewing.ca/mapsMERIT Brewing], [https:/place/The+Office+Pub/@43goo.6482422,-79.3924239,17zgl/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b34d0687e46db:0x96c6721dda9f3692!8m2!3d43.6482383!4d-79.3902352 117 John maps/gHPqJHqCgEw3qA568 107 James StN.]
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====Talk Sign Up====
! scope="col" | '''Topic'''
! scope="col" | '''Time (5 Min - 30 min)'''
! scope="col" | '''Way to contact&#42;(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, Mariana Jardim, Aneta Kwak Rachel Wang || Driving towards conformance: A WCAG 2Why Vue.0 (AA) road trip js? || 30 mins. 10 - 15 minutes || mweiler@wlu.ca, mariana.jardim@utoronto.ca, aneta.kwak@utoronto.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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| Clara Turp || Automatically updating holdings on vendor platform: work in progress || 20 mins. || clara.turp@mcgill.ca
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| Alan Harnum || Towards holistic technology for libraries (a talk inspired by Ursula Franklin) || 15-20 mins. || aharnum@ocadu.ca
|}
&#42; 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====
Depending on feedback we might We will spend some time running a HackFest/Group & Breakout Discussions instead of just presentations. Add your ideashere.
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! scope="col" | '''Way to contact&#42;'''
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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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| John Daniel || Data hacking workshop. Do you like hacking, scraping, munging, mapping, or just working with data? Bring your most vexing dataset problems, compare tips and tricks, and maybe learn something new. Fun for anyone who likes Unicode, CSV, XML/XSL, JSON, Databases, Perl, Stata/R/Python/Pandas/NumPy/Jupyter & data tables, images, video, and geospatial (raster & vector) || jdaniel@etresoft.ca (@etresoft)
|}
&#42; 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.
====Socials & things to do besides c4l====
* There will likely be a conference social on Thursday night, we're currently working it out.* The [http://www.torontocomics.com/ Toronto Comics Arts Festival (TCAF)] is on May 12-13 right after c4l! Coincidence?* Next door to OCAD is the Art Gallery of Ontario, which is currently hosting the exhibit [http://ago.ca/exhibitions/kusama Infinity Mirrors by Yayoi Kusama]. Unfortunately all advance tickets are sold out, if you are interested in visiting the exhibit, you will have to get up early and stand in line for the very limited of same-day tickets they are releasing..details TBA.
===AccommodationsTwitter===The organizers have reserved 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 13, 2018.
Rooms cost $119/night + HST and include a full buffet breakfast. Reservations can be made by emailing frontdesk.chestnut@utoronto.ca or calling 416-977-0707, Ext 0 and referring to the Code4Lib North to get the discounted rate. Cancellation policy is 48 hours in advance and a credit card number will be required to hold the space. All rooms are private with ensuite washroom, linen and towels are provided. Housekeeping services the rooms weekly. Complimentary wifi is provided. For details, see *Hashtag: [http://wwwtwitter.chestnut.utoronto.cacom/home/summer/.search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln19 #c4ln19]
===AccessibilitySlack===The St. Patrick Street and McCaul Street entrances are both accessible. The 2nd floor Library can be reached via elevator G (located down the hallway from the Learning Zone). There are two single-use gender neutral washrooms in the Learning Zone and one more outside the second floor Library in addition to the two gendered, non-accessible washrooms. A microphone will be available for speakers. If you have any additional accessibility needs or concerns, please [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info contact us].
===Transportation===Code4lib North attendees can enjoy a 10% discount when traveling with VIA Rail and Porter Airlines* Join the #code4lib channel on the [https://code4lib. Use slack.com code4lib slack]* Instructions to join the information below when booking your ticketscode4lib slack are found [https://code4lib.org/irc here]
====VIA Rail discount====
'''Discount codeCode4lib North attendees can enjoy a 10% discount when traveling with VIA Rail. Use the information below when booking your tickets. Please note that VIA Rail has no service to Hamilton, attendees will need to transfer to GO Transit in Aldershot, Oakville or Toronto. The discount only applies to the portion of the trip operated by VIA Rail. GO Transit does not offer conference discounts :''' 13693( If you have a Presto card, you can use it to pay for your GO Transit fare.
'''Discount code:''' 13938 '''Instructions:''' Log in or create a profile on [https://reservia.viarail.ca/search.aspx the VIA Rail reservation system] prior to booking. On the Passenger information screen, select "Convention fare" from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu, and enter the discount code above for your convention or event in the “Discount code” field. The conference fare will be shown on the next page.
'''Discount:''' 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.
'''Valid:''' May 8th28th, 2018 2019 to May 13thJune 2nd, 2018 2019 from all stations throughout the VIA system to Aldershot, Oakville or Toronto, Ontario and return.
'''Restrictions:''' Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only. ====Porter discount==== '''Discount code:''' C4LIBN '''Instructions:''' Please [https://flyporter.com/Flight?culture=en-CA&promocode=C4LIBN book online] or through your travel agent using promo code “C4LIBN”. The discounted fares are available for booking from March 2, 2018 to May 14, 2018. '''Discount:''' Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from code4lib North. Porter offers complimentary in-flight snacks and beverages (including beer and wine), Gate Porter service for carry-on and access to the Porter Lounge in Toronto and Ottawa, where free Wi-Fi and comfortable, leather seating is available. '''Valid:''' for travel May 7th, 2018 to May 14th, 2018 from anywhere in Canada or US to Toronto and return. '''Restrictions:''' The promo code is intended for use by conference attendees and organizers and is not meant for distribution outside of authorized channels. Porter’s fare rules and conditions apply. For any questions regarding Porter’s services or any pre-travel concerns, contact us at 1-888-619-8622. ===Twitter=== *Hashtag: [http://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln18 #c4ln18] ===Slack=== * Join the #code4lib channel on the [https://code4lib.slack.com code4lib slack]* Instructions to join the code4lib slack are found [https://code4lib.org/irc here]
===Contact===
Questions and/or concerns? Please contact [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info Kaitlin Newson] ====2018 Organizing Group====Alan Harnum<br />Chris Landry<br />Kaitlin Newson<br />Kim Pham<br />Thomas Guignard.
===Sponsors===
Code4Lib North would like to thank OCAD McMaster University for providing space for this meeting, OCADU IT Services for providing wi-fi, and both [https://www.bibliocommons.com/ BiblioCommons] and [https://www.ocls.ca/ the Ontario Colleges Library Service] for providing financial sponsorship.
==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.
 
===Next Meetup===
 
'''Date:''' Thursday April 9th, 2015
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.
|}
 
 
==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)
 == Meeting Location Suggestions for the Future == * Jess Whyte, University of Toronto, Ontario* Sudbury, Ontario* Ottawa, Ontario* Montreal, Quebec
==Mailing list==
The code4lib-north mailing list was discontinued.
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