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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 the surrounding areas.
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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.
  
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You can find the public discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.
  
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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].
  
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== '''Ninth Annual Code4Lib BC Unconference 2024''' ==
  
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== '''First Annual Code4lib BC Event''' ==
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'''Save the dates!'''
  
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* Thursday, 16 May and Friday, 17 May
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* [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/872117846957/?aff=oddtdtcreator Registration is now open]
  
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'''When''': November 28 and 29
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This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by VCC at the [https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/contact-us/downtown-campus/ Downtown Campus], Room 420
  
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'''Where''': SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver, BC
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=== What's it all about? ===
  
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'''Cost''': $20
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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.
  
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'''Register here''': https://code4libbc2013.eventbrite.ca/
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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. 
  
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* '''What's included''': a room, coffee/tea, wifi, power
  
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'''What''': 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.
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* '''What to bring''': your ideas and enthusiasm.
  
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* '''Mastodon Hashtag''': `#c4lbc`
  
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'''Who''': A diverse 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!
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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.
  
  
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'''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.
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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.
  
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[https://forms.gle/FH6DxDJgq18jPM5A6 Submit a lightning talk or breakout session idea]
  
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If you’re ready to get your hands dirty with library technology practitioners, register here:
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===Food===
  
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https://code4libbc2013.eventbrite.ca/
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Coffee/tea and light snacks (think: pastries) will be available at the venue.
  
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[https://www.vcc.ca/services/eat-shop--more/cafeteria/ VCC's Downtown Cafeteria] (Floor 3) offers a variety of entrees and upscale diner-style food prepared by talented students from the Culinary Arts program. (Open '''Thurs only'''.)
  
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Our first annual code4libBC event could not have been made possible without the generous financial support of:
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Otherwise, 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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* Nemesis coffee - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=3116382671480623498 302 W Hastings St]
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* Revolver coffee - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=7637660912074558893 325 Cambie St]
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* Purebread - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=448773891542528173 159 W Hastings St]
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* Lee's Donuts Gastown - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=13423786774947035631 199 Water St]
  
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* BC Electronic Library Network
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====Meals====
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* BC Libraries Cooperative
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* [https://www.vcc.ca/services/eat-shop--more/cafeteria/ VCC Downtown Cafeteria] (Thurs only) - 3rd floor
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* Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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* Marugame Udon - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=9331854931384302026 589 Beatty St]
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* Simon Fraser University
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* MeeT Gastown - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=8486430434256396620 inner Courtyard, 12 Water St] (vegetarian)
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* University of Victoria
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* Meat & Bread - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=5974644075226205790 370 Cambie St]
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* Nuba - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=16710652764342550272 207 W Hastings St] (veg friendly)
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* Pholicious - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=464715567622825479 430 W Pender St]
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* Ready-to-eat at City Market (unless you're boycotting Loblaws!) - [https://maps.google.com/?cid=12866074011377369903 658 Homer St]
  
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=== Schedule ===
  
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And special thanks to the BC Libraries Cooperative for assisting the organizing group with administrative duties.
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'''''Please note that all times are PST (Vancouver, Canada).'''''
  
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==== Day 1 : Thursday, May 16 ====
  
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Feel free to email Paul Joseph (code4libBC Chair) at paul.joseph@ubc.ca with questions or comments.
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{| class="wikitable"
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| 8:30 || Venue opens
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| 9:00 || Welcome and announcements
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| 9:15 || Lightning talks
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* [https://cynthiang.ca/2024/05/16/presentation-giving-back-to-the-community-through-transparency-and-a-public-handbook/ Giving back to the community through transparency and a public handbook] - Cynthia "Arty" Ng
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* [https://github.com/telezoic/PostTwitter Twitter Archiving, Post-Twitter] - Dan Sifton
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* "Wait I can't lose that!" Saving circ data with MS Office during a system change - Trevor Smith
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| 10:30 || Break
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| 10:45 || Lightning talks (continued)
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* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nMJttwl7u8Rlv2x4b4b9tH_cbafZe4AQ6n1KinG_Muw/edit Find a Space] - Andy Peterson
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* Implementing Time of Flight People Counting at UVic Libraries - John Durno
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* Improving online user experience through collaboration with public service staff - Janis McKenzie
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| 12:00 || Lunch
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|-
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| 1:00 || Breakout sessions
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|-
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| 2:30 || Break
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|-
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| 2:45 || Breakout sessions (continued)
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|-
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| 4:00 || Breakout reports
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| 5:00 || Social event at The Permanent Library (330 Pender St) feat. [https://www.instagram.com/pretendwinebar/ Pretend Wine Bar]
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* [https://maps.app.goo.gl/WVUchkZHbstXfRHE9 Directions] from VCC to the Permanent Library (about a 2 min walk)
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* Big thanks to [https://internetarchivecanada.org/ Internet Archive Canada]!
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|}
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==== Day 2 : Friday, May 17 ====
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{| class="wikitable"
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| 8:30 || Venue opens
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|-
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| 9:00 || Welcome and announcements
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| 9:15 || Lightning talks
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* CatalogerGPT: an AI powered cataloguing assistant as agentic collaboration - Glen Greenly
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* Moving to the Cloud: Better late than never? - Scott Leslie
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* Moving our library to the Folio LSP - Olga Kalachinskaya
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|-
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| 10:30 || Break
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| 10:45 || Lightning talks (continued)
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* OpenAthens Authentication vs IP EZProxy -  Ryan Regier
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* Title list comparison using Pandas/Jupyter - James Fournie
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|-
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| 12:00 || Lunch
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|-
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| 1:30 || Breakout sessions
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|-
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| 2:45 || Break
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|-
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| 3:00 || Breakout sessions (continued)
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*
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| 4:00 ||
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| 5:00 ||
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|}
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=== Sponsors ===
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While Code4Lib BC no longer solicits sponsorship, we want to acknowledge the continued administrative and fiscal support from the [https://bc.libraries.coop/ BC Libraries Cooperative].
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=== 2024 Organizers ===
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* James Fournie
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* Dan Sifton
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* Eka Grguric
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* Tamarack Hockin
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* John Durno
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* Scott Leslie
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* Trevor Smith
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* George Villavicencio
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* Rebecca Dickson
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* Cynthia Ng
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= '''Past Events''' =
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See our [[BC_Past_Events|past events]] page.

Latest revision as of 20:22, 16 May 2024

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.

You can find the public discussion channel on the Code4lib Slack in #c4lbc.

If you're interested in hosting, please take a read over our Planner's Guide.

Ninth Annual Code4Lib BC Unconference 2024

Save the dates!

This year's C4LBC will be held in Vancouver, BC, and hosted by VCC at the Downtown Campus, Room 420

What's it all about?

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.

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's included: a room, coffee/tea, wifi, power
  • What to bring: your ideas and enthusiasm.
  • Mastodon Hashtag: `#c4lbc`
  • Code of Conduct: As a Code4Lib event, we adhere to the Code4Lib Code of Conduct, which seeks to provide a welcoming, harassment-free environment.


Lightning Talk and Breakout Session Ideas

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.

Submit a lightning talk or breakout session idea

Food

Coffee/tea and light snacks (think: pastries) will be available at the venue.

VCC's Downtown Cafeteria (Floor 3) offers a variety of entrees and upscale diner-style food prepared by talented students from the Culinary Arts program. (Open Thurs only.)

Otherwise, 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!

Coffee & baked goods

Meals

Schedule

Please note that all times are PST (Vancouver, Canada).

Day 1 : Thursday, May 16

8:30 Venue opens
9:00 Welcome and announcements
9:15 Lightning talks
10:30 Break
10:45 Lightning talks (continued)
  • Find a Space - Andy Peterson
  • Implementing Time of Flight People Counting at UVic Libraries - John Durno
  • Improving online user experience through collaboration with public service staff - Janis McKenzie
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Breakout sessions
2:30 Break
2:45 Breakout sessions (continued)
4:00 Breakout reports
5:00 Social event at The Permanent Library (330 Pender St) feat. Pretend Wine Bar

Day 2 : Friday, May 17

8:30 Venue opens
9:00 Welcome and announcements
9:15 Lightning talks
  • CatalogerGPT: an AI powered cataloguing assistant as agentic collaboration - Glen Greenly
  • Moving to the Cloud: Better late than never? - Scott Leslie
  • Moving our library to the Folio LSP - Olga Kalachinskaya
10:30 Break
10:45 Lightning talks (continued)
  • OpenAthens Authentication vs IP EZProxy - Ryan Regier
  • Title list comparison using Pandas/Jupyter - James Fournie
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Breakout sessions
2:45 Break
3:00 Breakout sessions (continued)
4:00
5:00

Sponsors

While Code4Lib BC no longer solicits sponsorship, we want to acknowledge the continued administrative and fiscal support from the BC Libraries Cooperative.

2024 Organizers

  • James Fournie
  • Dan Sifton
  • Eka Grguric
  • Tamarack Hockin
  • John Durno
  • Scott Leslie
  • Trevor Smith
  • George Villavicencio
  • Rebecca Dickson
  • Cynthia Ng

Past Events

See our past events page.

Last modified on 16 May 2024, at 20:22