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Revision as of 22:41, 3 February 2017

Code4Lib 2017 Conference Volunteers

Call for volunteers during the actual conference, as opposed to the conference planning committees - coming Soon.

Concierge/Local Guides

Available after sessions to direct people to evening activities and local points of interest, etc.

If you're local to the Los Angeles area (or know it very well), you can pick up a {insert color} "Local Guide" ribbon at check-in. Conference hosts will direct attendees to seek out Local Guides for directions, restaurant recommendations, etc.

Conference Logistics

Sets up registration table, signage and welcome packets, ensures proper power availability to conference attendees, etc.

Preconference Setup

Help manage preconference sessions, setting up projectors, etc.

Monday 3/6:

  • 8a-9am: 6 UCLA
  • 12:30p-1:30p: 6 UCLA

Social Networking

Answering general questions on Twitter and IRC:

Tuesday 3/7:

  • 8a-12p: Your Name Here
  • 1p-5p: Your Name Here

Wednesday 3/8:

  • 8a-12p: Your Name Here
  • 1p-5p: Your Name Here

Thursday 3/9:

  • 8a-12p: Your Name Here

Mic-minder

Ask questions on mic on behalf of community (because of distance, mic aversion, etc)

Tuesday 3/7:

  • 9a-12p: Your Name Here
  • 1p-5p: Your Name Here

Wednesday 3/8:

  • 9a-12p: Your Name Here
  • 1p-5p: Your Name Here

Thursday 3/9:

  • 9a-12p: Your Name Here

Livestream QA

Volunteers for the livestream will be remotely watching the conference and can notify us if there are any issues with the feed. We'd prefer two or three volunteers per shift, located in different parts of the US/world.

Tuesday 3/7:

  • 9a-12p: Your Name Here (East); Your Name Here (Midwest); Your Name Here (West)
  • 1p-5p: Your Name Here (East); Your Name Here (Midwest); Your Name Here (West)

Wednesday 3/8:

  • 9a-12p: Your Name Here (East); Your Name Here (Midwest); Your Name Here (West)
  • 1p-5p: Your Name Here (East); Your Name Here (Midwest); Your Name Here (West)

Thursday 3/9:

  • 9a-12p: Your Name Here (East); Your Name Here (Midwest); Your Name Here (West)

IRC/Slack (Technical)

Access: Look into technology/procedures to make connecting to, and maintaining a connection to, IRC/Slack less painful. i.e. make sure wifi will allow connection, and someone needs to contact freenode about the sudden influx of people.

Helper: Demonstrate how to get onto #code4lib during Registration. Offer support for newcomers in #code4lib during the conference.

Registration Desk

Assists with handing out registration materials to attendees.

  • Lawrence Olliffe

MCs

Tuesday AM

  • Becky, who shall continue her reign as Destroyer of Names.

Tuesday PM

  • Your Name Here

Wednesday AM

  • Your Name Here

Wednesday PM

  • Your Name Here

Thursday AM

  • Your Name Here

Session Timers

People who volunteer to sit up front, keep time (and bring timer equipment - i.e. a laptop or tablet with a stopwatch program). It's good to have two people in each slot to back each other up in case of machinery failure.

Tuesday AM

  • Your Name Here

Tuesday PM

  • Your Name Here

Wednesday AM

  • Your Name Here

Wednesday PM

  • Your Name Here

Thursday AM

  • Your Name Here

The Whatever Crew

Volunteers who are willing to help with various tasks as needed during the conference.

  • Lawrence Olliffe