Welcome to Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic, a Philadelphia Area/Tri-State chapter of the [http://code4lib.org/ Code4Lib] organization.
== Proposal to host 2016 National Conference in Philadelphia ==
* Our proposal: [c4l-phl.github.io]
* Please note a shared google docs folder has been created as a workspace. If you need to be added, please contact someone on the planning committee either directly or via the code4lib-midatlantic mailing list.
* We meet on google hangouts using this link [https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/gzsx2gu7iazevjakorhovcfwuia]
Background reading:
* [[How To Plan A Code4LibCon]]
* [[2014 Lessons Learned]]
* [[Useful information from 2012]]
== About ==
Sign up for the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/code4lib-mid-atlantic Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic Google Group] as we work out the details there for future meetings and activities.
== Call for Volunteers = Governance & Contact Info ===
WeBecause we're looking for volunteersan informal group who share a common interest, both for general longthere's no real Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic governance per-say. Decisions about meet-term organizational duties ups and to help plan future eventsactivities generally work with someone pitching an idea on the mailing list. Positions that we know we need include a social media expertTherein, if you have an IRC guy/gal, idea for a social functions organizerproject, and improvement or activity for the group, just send off a kind soul quick email to host/run our listservthe Google Group, and before you know it, you'll most likely be "head" of said idea or activity. We also need volunteers to help us with needs we as yet don't know we need (and feel free re a good place to identify thembe an Experimentational Clearinghouse(tm). If you're interested in helping the chapter, list your name, email address, affiliation and area of interest here and Iso don'll pull together a Skype chat in the near future:t hold back with ideas...
* David K UspalWith this in mind, davidDOTuspalATvillanovaDOTeduwe want to structure the regional meetings to tailor to what the community wants -- be it more formal meetings with talks, Villanova Universityroundtables, Guy who put the initial wiki entry together and official etc or just evening informal meetups at a downtown pub. To this end, we want to hear from YOU (you've read this far, so you must be interested). To be heard, just contact point for [mailto:david.uspal@villanova.edu David Uspal] or jump onto the 2012 conferencemailing list and send a post with your ideas.
* Tim Clarke=== Call for Volunteers ===We're looking for volunteers, tclarkeATmuhlenbergDOTeduboth for general long-term organizational duties and to help plan future events. Positions that we know we need include a social media expert, Muhlenberg Collegean IRC guy/gal, willing and a social functions organizer. We also need volunteers to help us with anythingneeds we as yet don't know we need (and feel free to identify them). If you're interested in helping the chapter, sign up for the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/code4lib-mid-atlantic Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic Google Group] and post what you'd be interested in. We're a friendly bunch so don't be afraid to jump right in.
* Scott Williams, scottwiATupennDOTedu, Penn Museum, willing to help with anything=== Host a Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic Meetup ===
* Matt ZimmermanAs well as volunteers, mzimmermanATbrynmawrDOTeduwe're definitely looking for future hosts for our Last Wednesday of the Month meet-ups. May, Bryn Mawr CollegeJune and October 2013 are currently earmarked, soft skills stuff (communicationsbut we're open after that. Typically, organizing, cat herding, getting people we meet in a conference room for one to play nicely togethertwo hours (having a projector and laptop/computer on hand recommended)and adjourn to a local restaurant or bar for a social hour. If you're interested in hosting, contact [mailto:david.uspal@villanova.edu David Uspal] and he'll get you on the calendar.
* Mark WilhelmTo keep us "regionally diverse", markDOTwilhelmATthomsonreutersDOTcomwe're trying to keep on a 3:1 (previously 2:1, Thomson Reuterssince updated) host schedule -- i.e for every three events hosted in Philadelphia (the gravitational center of this region), willing we'd like to help with anythingget one outside the city as well. As such, we're especially looking for hosts outside the Center City Philadelphia area.
* Nico CarverSo far, nicoATudelDOTeduour informal meet-ups have been "Quaker Style", University of Delawareaka anyone who has something to say gets up and presents (no formal time limits, Multimedia, A/V nerd, willing but keeping it 10-15 minutes to help be polite.) Feel free to plan your future meetup in this fashion or feel free to experiment with anythingthe formula. We're an easy-going bunch, so feel free to has as you'd like.
* Leanne Finnigan, lfinnigaATmc3DOTedu, Montgomery County Community College, Can help with anything.== Past Conferences ==
AlsoFor the October 17th kickoff meeting, a good channel to get information currently is the newly formed Google Group (information on this is in conference was located at [http://library.villanova.edu/ Falvey Memorial Library], [http://www1.villanova.edu/ Villanova University], and was held as part of the about section aboveseries of tech conferences, nicknamed the "Tech Trifecta", held at Falvey Library over the week of October 15th, 2012. Video, slide presentations, and abstract pages from this event coming soon(tm).
== Past Conferences ==Thanks to all who made Our first informal meetup was held at the Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic kickoff conference a success! For end of November at the October 17th kickoff meetingLandmark Americana in University City. January 20th, 2013 saw us meeting at the conference was located Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. April 24th, 2013 saw us meeting at [http://librarySamuel L.villanovaPaley Library, Temple University.edu/ Falvey Memorial May 29th, 2013 saw us meeting at the Jenkins Law Library]in Philadelphia. June 26th, [http:/2013 saw us meeting for a tour of Hive4A, a coworking/www1makerspace in Allentown, PA.villanova August 28th, 2013 saw us meeting at Samuel L.edu/ Villanova Paley Library, Temple University]. October 16, and was held 2013 will see us meeting at Falvey Library at Villanova as part of the "Tech Superfecta" series of tech conferences. === Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic 2013 Schedule of Events === The following is the current schedule for the events on October 16, 2013: 9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee Time (Coffee and Pastries available) 10:00 – 10:15 Introduction 10:15 – 10:45 Chad Nelson, Modern Development Best Practices : Testing, Continuous Integration & Automated Builds 10:45 – 11:15 David Uspal and Chris Hallberg, Bootcamp – A Primer on Responsive Design 11:15 – 11:30 Break 11:30 – 12:00 Katherine Lynch, Omeka_a11y: Developing for Digital Exhibits with Accessibility in Mind 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (Provided) 1:00 – 1:30 Beverly D. Charlot, Gaming: Engaging Students through Library Research 1:30 – 2:00 Denise Mangold, Monitoring Systems for Maximum Efficiency and Quick Response to Issues 2:00 – 2:15 Breakout Planning 2:15 – 3:30 Breakout 3:30 – 3:45 Breakout Reporting 3:45 – 4:15 Lightning Talks 4:15 – 4:30 Closing Remarks 5:00 Dinner at Gullifty’s (on your own) '''Modern Development Best Practices : Testing, Continuous Integration & Automated Builds Chad Nelson, Jenkins Law Library''' This presentation will provide overview of some benefits and drawbacks of some current best practice trends in modern software development. Specifically, I'll be talking about methods for testing your code to prevent bugs, nicknamed the what and why of continuous integration, and about automating deployments across your environments to increase uniformity and reduce "Tech Trifectaworks on my machine"type problems. Chad Nelson is a Librarian, being held Developer, and Oft-do-well at Jenkins Law Library. '''Bootcamp – A Primer on Responsive Design David Uspal and Chris Hallberg, Villanova University''' Expanding on the short talk from our last Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic Meet-up, David Uspal and Chris Hallberg will discuss the integration of Bootstrap into the various programs and content management systems (specifically, Concrete5, WordPress, and VuFind) at Falvey Library over the week summer of October 15th, 20122013. Conferences held included This discussion will focus on responsive design principles, tips and tricks to get your current content ready for responsive design, some pitfalls we encountered along the [http://vufindway, and things to consider when beginning a responsive design project.org/wiki/vufind_summit_2012 David Uspal is a member of the Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library Technology Development Team, which works to create and implement research technology that make research easier for faculty, students and staff. Chris Hallberg is the graduated Villanova grad assistant and resident front-end engineer to VuFind Summit 2012] (October 15th and 16th)VuDL. '''Omeka_a11y: Developing for Digital Exhibits with Accessibility in Mind Katherine Lynch, Code4Lib MidTemple University Libraries''' In recent years, many institutions have become interested in building online exhibits to spotlight digital preservation efforts and special collections materials. Additionally, web accessibility, or design and coding measures taken to ensure that websites, tools, and interfaces are understandable and operable by disabled users, is also a growing concern in Higher Education, and the Libraries community specifically. For online exhibits, there is Omeka, an Open Source content management system designed to act as a user-Atlantic (October 17th)friendly solution for compiling items into a digital archive with recognized metadata standards, and [httpmaking them available in highly customizable exhibit websites, no coding required. This year, Temple University Libraries has begun experimenting with Omeka for possible use with online exhibits and other needs. However, in terms of web accessibility, Omeka lacks critical features in its core to be considered truly accessible. In order to use Omeka’s easy-to-adopt software without sacrificing the user experience for disabled students, Temple University Libraries has developed “Omeka_a11y,” an accessible forked version of Omeka. Omeka_a11y features front-end interface improvements that make it easier for disabled users to perceive, understand, and navigate across Omeka sites. This presentation will cover the following points of the project, and of web accessibility as it relates to libraries and the digital humanities://vustuff- What is web accessibility? - What are the responsibilities of nonprofit organizations and Higher Education institutions? - Understanding Web Accessibility Policies - Using Omeka for Online Exhibits - Accessibility testing practices - Creating an enhancement path for inaccessible software - Developing “Omeka_a11y” - Impact on the Omeka user community.org VuStuff III] (October 18th) Katherine Lynch is the Senior Digital Library Applications Developer at Temple University Libraries in Philadelphia. She works in the Digital Library Initiatives Department, developing and maintaining software solutions that aid in the creation, storage, and preservation of digitally-archived materials. Over the course of her career, she has also earned a national reputation for her research and presentation efforts related to educating software and web developers on how to design and program for web accessibility for disabled users.
'''Schedule:'''
* 8'''Gaming:00a - 9:00a Coffee Hour (Light Refreshments provided) * 9:00a - 9:15a Opening Remarks * 9:15a – 9:45a GOKb, the Global Open Knowledge Base: What it Builds On, and What It Can Help Build - John Mark Ockerbloom, University of Pennsylvania * 9:45a - 10:15a Engaging Students through Library Research Learning to Be Accessible: Programming for Web Accessibility through a Teaching and Learning Environment – Katherine LynchBeverly D. Charlot, Drexel Delaware State University * 10:15a - 10:30a Break * 10:30a - 11:00a Preparing Live CD/DVD for Integrating Koha ILS, GSDL/DSpace with Features of a Mail Server - Mohan Raj Pradhan, HealthNet * 11:00a – 11:30a Inside the Kuali OLE Project – Michelle Suranofsky, Lehigh University * 11:30p - 12:00p Complementary Flavors: REST Web Services and Object Oriented Programming - Karen Coombs, OCLC * 12:00p - 1:00p Lunch (Provided) * 1:00p - 1:30p Breakout Planning * 1:30p - 3:00p Breakout Session * 3:00p - 3:30p Breakout Session Discussion * 3:30p - 4:15p Lightning Talks * 4:15p - 4:30p Closing RemarksWilliam C. Jason Library'''
VideoThis talk will present and demonstrate an interactive library research (ILR) game designed for incoming freshmen students. The ILR game was developed to engage student participation and measure learning outcomes at the conclusion of each information literacy session provided during the school year. First-Year University Seminar and English Composition I students are taught basic research and critical thinking skills utilizing the established guidelines from the Association of College and Research Libraries. The structure is very similar to interactive games used by students today. Accessible online, the game also provides an additional opportunity to review library information at their leisure, reinforcing the goals and objectives covered during the IL session. In today’s global environment, these skills are imperative as technology continues to evolve and information increasingly overwhelms society via the Internet, slide presentationsprint, electronic and abstract pages coming soondigital formats.
== Governance ==Beverly D. Charlot is the Coordinator of Technical Services at Delaware State University, William C. Jason Library. This Department includes Acquisitions, Cataloging, Digitization, Circulation Access, Serials and Resource Sharing. Prior to my current position Beverly was the Systems and Resource Sharing Librarian with a Master’s Degrees in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and Management Science (MSM).
For the upcoming 2012 conference, we're looking to mimic the national conference in format. After that, we want to structure the regional meetings to tailor to what the community wants -- be it more formal meetings with talks, roundtables, etc or just evening informal meetups at a downtown pub. To this end, we want to hear from YOU (you've read this far, so you must be interested). To be heard, just contact David Uspal (info below) or add your good ideas to the wiki below.
Code4Lib Mid-Atlantic Good Ideas List (name, email address, affiliation and idea):
*David K Uspal, davidDOTuspalATvillanovaDOTedu'''Monitoring Systems for Maximum Efficiency and Quick Response to Issues Denise Mangold, Villanova University, Make a Good Ideas List under the Governance heading'''
== Contact Info ==This presentation will go over how we monitor our systems at Villanova University and how we respond to potential and actual problems to minimize impact to the user community.
Inquiries or general comments can be directed to David Uspal Denise Mangold is a UNIX systems administrator at davidDOTuspalATvillanovaDOTeduVillanova University, and before that was a Senior Engineer with Comcast supporting mission critical systems such as SAP, Billing and Human resource systems. Denise was lead engineer for high availability systems, the company SME on Clustering and site to site replication, and also worked as a disaster recovery specialist consultant for Sungard for a number of years.
