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Welcome to the home of the new 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.
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[[File:C4l north logo.png|thumbnail|Code4Lib North Logo]]
  
==Mailing list==
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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.
  
Want to participate in Code4Lib North meetups and receive "North"-oriented Code4Lib announcements?  Join the code4lib mailing list. (The code4lib-north mailing list was discontinued.)
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==Code4Lib North: the Ninth. OCAD University  May 10-11, 2018==
  
==Code4lib North Meetups in Toronto==
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The 2018 Code4Lib North meeting will be held at [https://www.ocadu.ca/services/Library/about-the-library/learning-zone.htm the OCADU Library Learning Zone]. We'll begin each day at a suitable time, like 9:30 am.
  
Status: Active
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122 St. Patrick Street, Level 1 (also accessible from 113 McCaul Street)<br />
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Toronto, ON<br />
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M5T 2X8<br />
  
'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Toronto, Ontario. (blatantly copied from the Ottawa group)<br>
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[https://www.google.ca/maps/place/122+St+Patrick+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2X8/@43.653649,-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 map]
  
'''Meetup Group:''' [http://meetup.com/code4libtoronto/ code4lib toronto]
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===Register===
  
'''Website & Blog:''' [https://code4libtoronto.github.io/ code4libtoronto.github.io]
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[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/code4lib-north-2018-tickets-8803578741 Registration is available through EventBrite].
  
'''Mailing List:''' code4libtoronto-list@meetup.com
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We will be observing the Code4Lib [https://github.com/code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md Code of Conduct].
  
'''Hashtag:''' #code4libTO also used: the general #code4lib
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===Schedule===
  
===Past Meetups===
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====Talk Sign Up====
The first meetup was a simple social meetup on June 21, 2012. The idea is that other meetups will have presentations/talks to be had either before or during.
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Code4Lib North is a great opportunity to talk about anything you are working on or pondering about. It can be as short as a 5 min lightning talk to just throw out some ideas or up to a 30 min talk on whatever you like
  
August 14, 2012 - [http://cynng.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/code4lib-cool-tool-day/ Cool Tool Day]
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{| class="wikitable"
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! scope="col" | '''Name'''
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! scope="col" | '''Time (5 Min - 30 min)'''
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! scope="col" | '''Way to contact&#42;'''
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| Michael Ridley || Explanable AI (XAI) & LIS  ||  30 mins. || mridley@uoguelph.ca (@mridley)
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| John Fink || A peek at two decentralized data sharing protocols: IPFS and dat || 15-20 mins. || john.fink@gmail.com (@adr)
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| Giles Orr || Cipher Suites for Nginx and HAProxy || 15-20 mins. ||
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| Mark Weiler || Unpacking Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (AA) conformance || 20 mins. || mweiler@wlu.ca
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| Gillian Byrne || Public Computing Service Delivery Model: work in progress || 20 mins. || gbyrne@torontopubliclibrary.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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|}
  
December 13, 2012 - [http://wp.me/pHQ83-rb Talk Notes]
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&#42; Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions.  Feel free to [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info email me instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
  
April 19, 2013 - session to encourage collaborative talks/presentations/hackfest ideas
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====Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas====
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Depending on feedback we might spend some time running a HackFest/Group Discussions instead of just presentations. Add your ideas.
  
== Code4lib North Meetups in Ottawa ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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| Your name || Your idea  ||  Contact (twitter, email, etc.)
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'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Ottawa, Ontario
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&#42; Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions.  Feel free to [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info email me instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
  
code4lib Ottawa meetups are now organized using Meetup.com. [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Sign up] to be informed of upcoming meetings.
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===Accommodations===
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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.  
  
===Next Meetup===
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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 http://www.chestnut.utoronto.ca/home/summer/.
  
'''Date:''' Thursday April 9th, 2015
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===Transportation===
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Code4lib North attendees can enjoy a 10% discount when traveling with VIA Rail and Porter Airlines. Use the information below when booking your tickets.
  
Keep an eye on the [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Meetup] page for further details.
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====VIA Rail discount====
  
===Past Meetups===
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'''Discount code:''' 13693
  
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:
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'''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.
  
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'''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.
  
'''Tuesday October 7th, 2014'''
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'''Valid:''' May 8th, 2018  to  May  13th, 2018 from all stations throughout the VIA system to Toronto, Ontario and return.
  
Speakers:  
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'''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.
  
* Mark Baker - Principal Architect at Zepheira provided a brief overview of some of Zepheira’s BibFrame tools in development.
 
  
* Jennifer Whitney - Systems Librarian at MacOdrum Library presented OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) – a neat and powerful tool for cleaning up messy data.
 
  
* Sarah Simpkin, GIS and Geography Librarian & Catherine McGoveran, Government Information Librarian (both from UOttawa Library) - presented on a recent UOttawa sponsored Open Data Hackfest as well as to introduce you to Open Data Ottawa.
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====Porter discount====
  
'''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])
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'''Discount code:''' C4LIBN
  
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'''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.
  
'''April 30, 2013 - Meet, and share your favourite Library technology'''
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'''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.
  
'''June 13, 2012 - Lightning Talks'''
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'''Valid:''' for travel May 7th, 2018 to May 14th, 2018 from anywhere in Canada or US to Toronto and return.
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| '''Devin Crawley''' from the Ottawa Public Library gave us a quick preview of the API to their BiblioCommons catalogue. The API will be publicly available this fall.
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| '''William Wueppelmann''' talked about what's going on at Canadiana.org and how they host and manage their huge digital collection and their efforts to achieve certification as a Trusted Digital Repository (TDR).
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| '''[[User:Bethmaru|Mary Beth Baker]]''' spoke about the [[North/Possible Collaborators Ottawa|local tech scene in Ottawa]] and got us to consider the potential for collaboration with other groups.
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|}
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'''April 24, 2012 - Show and Tell Session'''
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'''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.
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| [http://twitter.com/maxneuvians Max Neuvians] || [http://social-biblio.ca/ Social-biblio.ca] : An approach to Twitter data visualization, archiving, and the larger narrative.
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| [http://twitter.com/scilib Richard Akerman] || [http://twitter.com/scilib Richard Akerman] and [http://twitter.com/bethmaru Mary Beth Baker] are organizing a Reading Garden at the upcoming Canadian Library Association conference. They are seeking advice on how to provide wireless access. Anyone with ideas is encouraged to get in touch with them.
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| [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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|}
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==Code4Lib North: the Eighth.  University of Ottawa  May 11-12, 2017==
 
  
The 2017 Code4Lib North meeting will be held at Morisset Library at the [https://biblio.uottawa.ca University of Ottawa] We'll begin each day at a suitable time, like 9:30 am.
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===Twitter===
  
65 University Private, Second Floor (Room 248)<br />
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*Hashtag: [http://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln18 #c4ln18]
Ottawa, ON<br />
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K1N 6N5<br />
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[https://www.google.ca/maps/place/65+University+Private,+Ottawa,+ON+K1N+6N5/@45.423241,-75.6863147,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cce0507cacba1cf:0x12f3703248c59e94!8m2!3d45.423241!4d-75.684126 map].
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===Contact===
  
===How to get in===
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Questions and/or concerns? Please contact:<br />
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[mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info Kaitlin Newson]<br />
  
The main first floor entrance to Morisset Hall is currently under construction and will not be accessible during Code4Lib North.
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===Sponsors===
  
Information on alternative entrances is [https://www.uottawa.ca/facilities/ucu-terrace available here], and the University has also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq2j9H1_FTM produced a video version].  
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Code4Lib North would like to thank OCAD University for providing space for this meeting.
  
Code4Lib North is happening on the second floor of Morisset Hall in room MRT 248. This is on the administrative level of the library. If you are coming from the basement entrance, take two flights of stairs up to the entrance marked "Office of the Chief Librarian", walk past the reception desk and head for the large meeting room. We'll be posting as many signs as we can and will also have volunteers on site to point you the right way.
 
  
There is no public access to the second floor from inside the library itself.
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==Code4Lib North Past Events==
  
===Accessible route into Morisset Library===
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To see past Code4Lib North events, go to [https://wiki.code4lib.org/North/Past_Events the past events page].
  
To access the library itself, as well as the breakout rooms in the Media Library by elevator:
 
  
Use the elevators from Level 0 in Morisset Hall (2nd floor elevators also go to 0). From 0, use the intercom to call the library. A staff member will answer and come down in the designated elevator to greet and accompany you back up to the library entrance.
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==Code4lib North Meetups in Toronto==
  
===Register===
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Status: Active
Registration is free through Eventbrite.[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/code4lib-north-2017-tickets-32060150774 Click here to register!]
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We will be observing the Code4Lib [https://github.com/code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md Code of Conduct].
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'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Toronto, Ontario. (blatantly copied from the Ottawa group)<br>
  
===Twitter===
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'''Meetup Group:''' [http://meetup.com/code4libtoronto/ code4lib toronto]
*Hashtag: [http://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln17 #c4ln17]
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===Schedule===
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'''Website & Blog:''' [https://code4libtoronto.github.io/ code4libtoronto.github.io]
  
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align:center;"
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'''Mailing List:''' code4libtoronto-list@meetup.com
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! Thursday May 11
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! Friday May 12
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| Doors open, coffee & mingle
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| Doors open, coffee & mingle
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| 09:30-12:00
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| [https://www.kaitlinnewson.com/page/c4ln17/#/ Static website generators] (Kaitlin N.) 30
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'''Hashtag:''' #code4libTO also used: the general #code4lib
  
Raspberry Pi adventures (Cameron M.) 30 
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===Past Meetups===
  
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The first meetup was a simple social meetup on June 21, 2012. The idea is that other meetups will have presentations/talks to be had either before or during.
  
''Morning break coffee & snacks ''
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August 14, 2012 - [http://cynng.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/code4lib-cool-tool-day/ Cool Tool Day]
  
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December 13, 2012 - [http://wp.me/pHQ83-rb Talk Notes]
  
Don't take "no" for an answer: JavaScript and API calls to overcome OPAC limitations (Thomas G.) 15 
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April 19, 2013 - session to encourage collaborative talks/presentations/hackfest ideas
  
  
Aba: A Laravel-based webapp for collecting reference statistics (Mohamed B.) 15
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== Code4lib North Meetups in Ottawa ==
  
 
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'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Ottawa, Ontario
| Day 1 hackfest recaps 20
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code4lib Ottawa meetups are now organized using Meetup.com. [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Sign up] to be informed of upcoming meetings.
  
[https://jbfink.github.io/c4ln2017/#0 Potential roles for the library in communications infrastructure breakdown] (John F.) 30 
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===Next Meetup===
  
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'''Date:''' Thursday April 9th, 2015
  
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14LZmpz4vWP7E9lvgQH6cXbValZkYIfqDXJ9nrLXh678/edit?usp=sharing I didn't become a worse Librarian when I became a Grad Student: A Bizzaro rendition of my WILU talk] (Tim R.) 20
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Keep an eye on the [http://www.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Meetup] page for further details.
  
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===Past Meetups===
  
''Morning break coffee & snacks''
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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:
  
  
[http://ruthcollings.ca/mermaid.html mermaid.js and other markup languages to generate flowcharts from text files] (Ruth C.) 5 
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'''Tuesday October 7th, 2014'''
  
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Speakers:
  
Extracting cited references from a document (John) 10
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* Mark Baker - Principal Architect at Zepheira provided a brief overview of some of Zepheira’s BibFrame tools in development.
  
 
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* Jennifer Whitney - Systems Librarian at MacOdrum Library presented OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) – a neat and powerful tool for cleaning up messy data.
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wqH1OWtNvZa_Ppv5qTvJ5XMyF7_IY4RuYNrX38sxEPw/edit?usp=sharing Digitization with a geo twist] (Sarah S.) 15 
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| LUNCH
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| Canadiana panel (Julienne P., Sascha A., Russell M.), 30
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[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10xZY_PUpi1w12eeXrV39joGc4ie7zHcS1jiSb02eH6s/edit?usp=sharing Slides from Julienne Pascoe]
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* Sarah Simpkin, GIS and Geography Librarian & Catherine McGoveran, Government Information Librarian (both from UOttawa Library) - presented on a recent UOttawa sponsored Open Data Hackfest as well as to introduce you to Open Data Ottawa.
  
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjYotVIZx2mJ8XoXPpoep6voOaTtkL_Yl8xiJM-BUsI/edit?usp=sharing Slides from Russell M.]
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'''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])  
| Lessons learned from taking peoples’ data and smushing it together (Catie S.) 30 
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| Social at [http://www.houseoftarg.com/ House of Targ] 1077 Bank St. (Meet in RT 248 at 5pm if you are interested in coordinating transport.)
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====Talk Sign Up====
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'''April 30, 2013 - Meet, and share your favourite Library technology'''
Code4Lib North is a great opportunity to talk about anything you are working on or pondering about.  It can be as short as a 5 min lightning talk to just throw out some ideas or up to a 30 min talk on whatever you like
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{| {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align:center;"
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'''June 13, 2012 - Lightning Talks'''
|'''Name''' || '''Topic''' || '''Time (5 Min - 30 min)''' || '''Way to contact&#42;'''
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| Kaitlin Newson || Static website generators || 20 min || [https://twitter.com/kaitlinnewson @kaitlinnewson]
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| '''Devin Crawley''' from the Ottawa Public Library gave us a quick preview of the API to their BiblioCommons catalogue. The API will be publicly available this fall.
 
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|Catie Sahadath || Lessons learned from taking peoples’ data and smushing it together || 30 mins || catelynne.sahadath@uottawa.ca
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| '''William Wueppelmann''' talked about what's going on at Canadiana.org and how they host and manage their huge digital collection and their efforts to achieve certification as a Trusted Digital Repository (TDR).
 
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|Thomas Guignard || Don't take "no" for an answer: JavaScript and API calls to overcome OPAC limitations || 30 mins || [https://twitter.com/timtomch @timtomch]
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| '''[[User:Bethmaru|Mary Beth Baker]]''' spoke about the [[North/Possible Collaborators Ottawa|local tech scene in Ottawa]] and got us to consider the potential for collaboration with other groups.
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|John Fink || Potential roles for the library in communications infrastructure breakdown || 15-20 mins || [https://twitter.com/adr @adr]
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|Tim Ribaric || I didn't become a worse Librarian when I became a Grad Student: A Bizzaro rendition of my WILU talk  || 20 mins || [https://twitter.com/elibtronic @elibtronic]
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|Ruth Collings || mermaid.js and other markup languages to generate flowcharts from text files || 5 mins || [https://twitter.com/collingsruth @collingsruth]
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&#42; Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions.  Feel free to [mailto:sarah.simpkin@uottawa.ca email me instead] if you don't want to enter anything here
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'''April 24, 2012 - Show and Tell Session'''
 
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{| border=1
====Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas====
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! Presenter
Depending on feedback we might spend some time running a HackFest/Group Discussions instead of just presentations. Add your ideas.
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! Description of Talk
 
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{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align:center;"
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|'''Name''' || '''Idea''' || '''Way to contact&#42;'''
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| Tim Ribaric || Not another [https://onion.io/ IOT] device, goofing around with ONION  || [https://twitter.com/elibtronic @elibtronic]
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| [http://twitter.com/maxneuvians Max Neuvians] || [http://social-biblio.ca/ Social-biblio.ca] : An approach to Twitter data visualization, archiving, and the larger narrative.
 
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| Sarah Simpkin || DH and sustainability/scalability support group || [https://twitter.com/sarahsimpkin @sarahsimpkin]
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| [http://twitter.com/scilib Richard Akerman] || [http://twitter.com/scilib Richard Akerman] and [http://twitter.com/bethmaru Mary Beth Baker] are organizing a Reading Garden at the upcoming Canadian Library Association conference. They are seeking advice on how to provide wireless access. Anyone with ideas is encouraged to get in touch with them.
 
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| Kaitlin Newson, Kim Pham || Creating our own static sites with Hugo || [https://twitter.com/kaitlinnewson @kaitlinnewson][https://twitter.com/tolloid @tolloid]
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| [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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| Anthony Petryk || Repository usage statistics: strategies and solutions for filtering out the noise || anthony.petryk@uottawa.ca
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|}
 
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&#42; Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions.  Feel free to [mailto:sarah.simpkin@uottawa.ca email me instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
 
 
===Accommodations===
 
 
====Accommodations on campus ====
 
We have a block of rooms reserved on campus between May 10th and May 13th. There are 10 single occupancy and 10 double occupancy rooms at a rate of 45$ a night, so buddying up is a pretty cheap option!
 
Booking is now open for on-campus accommodation in the Friel Residence until April 10th. Please visit https://www.accommodation.uottawa.ca/ and use the Promo Code CLN2017.
 
 
===Parking and Transit===
 
The University of Ottawa is located on the bus transitway (nearest station is Laurier). Buses accept Presto cards and cash ($3.40 per ride, $10.25 day pass). 
 
 
From the airport: Bus 97 runs downtown every 15-20 mins.
 
 
From the Via Rail station: Buses 62 (direction: Terry Fox/Stittsville) and 61 (direction: Terry Fox/Stittsville) run at a high frequency.
 
 
Google Maps works well for transit directions.
 
 
===VIA Rail Discount Code===
 
VIA Rail Canada has stepped in as the major ground transportation company for this edition of Code4Lib North. The train is a smarter, greener travel option, and it has wifi!
 
Anyone who uses this Via Rail discount code will also be entered in a draw to receive a $250 voucher for future VIA Rail travel.
 
 
'''Discount Code:''' 13509
 
 
'''Valid:''' May 9 - 14, 2017
 
 
'''Territory:''' From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, 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.
 
 
'''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."
 
 
'''Exceptions:''' Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.
 
 
===Chips and Pop===
 
 
====Lunch====
 
 
We'll have sign ups for group lunches close to campus. Recommended restaurants within walking distance:
 
 
Black Tomato [14 minutes] - Canadian cuisine - [http://www.theblacktomato.ca/#menu-section menu]
 
 
Brother’s Beer Bistro [10 minutes] - Gastropub - [http://www.brothersbeerbistro.ca/ menu]
 
 
La Bottega [12 minutes] - Italian deli – [http://www.labottega.ca/pages/eat-in-take-out menu]
 
 
Perfection Satisfaction Promise [3 minutes] - Vegetarian - [http://perfection-satisfaction-promise.ca/en/ menu]
 
 
Pure Kitchen [20 minutes] - Vegetarian - [http://www.purekitchenottawa.com/ menu]
 
 
Relish Food Truck [3 minutes] - Gourmet comfort food - [https://www.facebook.com/Relish-Food-Truck-337565589649304/ menu]
 
 
Rideau Centre [10 minutes] - Food court - [https://www.cfshops.com/rideau-centre/dining-entertainment.html menu]
 
 
====Night Time Get Together====
 
 
On Thursday May 11th, we'll be congregating at [http://www.houseoftarg.com/ House of Targ] on Bank Street for pinball and perogies. We'll be heading over from campus after the sessions.
 
 
===Contact===
 
 
Questions and/or concerns? Please contact:<br />
 
[mailto:sarah.simpkin@uottawa.ca Sarah Simpkin]<br />
 
 
===Sponsors===
 
 
Code4Lib North would like to thank the University of Ottawa Library for sponsoring our coffee breaks and providing the space for this meeting.
 
 
 
==Code4Lib North Past Events==
 
 
To see past Code4Lib North events, go to [https://wiki.code4lib.org/North/Past_Events the past events page].
 
  
  
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* Pat Moore, Carleton University (Ottawa ON)
 
* Pat Moore, Carleton University (Ottawa ON)
* [http://wagathon.tumblr.com/ Alan Harnum], Toronto Public LIbrary (Toronto ON)
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* [http://alanharnum.ca Alan Harnum], Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University (Toronto ON)
 
* Colin Prince, University of Toronto Libraries
 
* Colin Prince, University of Toronto Libraries
 
* Tom Keays, Syracuse University LIbrary (Syracuse, NY)
 
* Tom Keays, Syracuse University LIbrary (Syracuse, NY)
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Code4Lib North Logo

Welcome to the home of the Ontario/Canada chapter of 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 Ninth. OCAD University May 10-11, 2018

The 2018 Code4Lib North meeting will be held at the OCADU Library Learning Zone. We'll begin each day at a suitable time, like 9:30 am.

122 St. Patrick Street, Level 1 (also accessible from 113 McCaul Street)
Toronto, ON
M5T 2X8

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Register

Registration is available through EventBrite.

We will be observing the Code4Lib Code of Conduct.

Schedule

Talk Sign Up

Code4Lib North is a great opportunity to talk about anything you are working on or pondering about. It can be as short as a 5 min lightning talk to just throw out some ideas or up to a 30 min talk on whatever you like

Name Topic Time (5 Min - 30 min) Way to contact*
Michael Ridley Explanable AI (XAI) & LIS 30 mins. mridley@uoguelph.ca (@mridley)
John Fink A peek at two decentralized data sharing protocols: IPFS and dat 15-20 mins. john.fink@gmail.com (@adr)
Giles Orr Cipher Suites for Nginx and HAProxy 15-20 mins.
Mark Weiler Unpacking Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (AA) conformance 20 mins. mweiler@wlu.ca
Gillian Byrne Public Computing Service Delivery Model: work in progress 20 mins. gbyrne@torontopubliclibrary.ca (@gillmbyrne)
Clara Turp Automatically updating holdings on vendor platform: work in progress 20 mins. clara.turp@mcgill.ca

* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to email me instead if you don't want to enter anything here.

Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas

Depending on feedback we might spend some time running a HackFest/Group Discussions instead of just presentations. Add your ideas.

Name Idea Way to contact*
Your name Your idea Contact (twitter, email, etc.)

* Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to email me instead if you don't want to enter anything here.

Accommodations

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 http://www.chestnut.utoronto.ca/home/summer/.

Transportation

Code4lib North attendees can enjoy a 10% discount when traveling with VIA Rail and Porter Airlines. Use the information below when booking your tickets.

VIA Rail discount

Discount code: 13693

Instructions: Log in or create a profile on 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 8th, 2018 to May 13th, 2018 from all stations throughout the VIA system to 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 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.


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Contact

Questions and/or concerns? Please contact:
Kaitlin Newson

Sponsors

Code4Lib North would like to thank OCAD University for providing space for this meeting.


Code4Lib North Past Events

To see past Code4Lib North events, go to the past events page.


Code4lib North Meetups in Toronto

Status: Active

Purpose: To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Toronto, Ontario. (blatantly copied from the Ottawa group)

Meetup Group: code4lib toronto

Website & Blog: code4libtoronto.github.io

Mailing List: code4libtoronto-list@meetup.com

Hashtag: #code4libTO also used: the general #code4lib

Past Meetups

The first meetup was a simple social meetup on June 21, 2012. The idea is that other meetups will have presentations/talks to be had either before or during.

August 14, 2012 - Cool Tool Day

December 13, 2012 - Talk Notes

April 19, 2013 - session to encourage collaborative talks/presentations/hackfest ideas


Code4lib North Meetups in Ottawa

Purpose: To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Ottawa, Ontario

code4lib Ottawa meetups are now organized using Meetup.com. Sign up to be informed of upcoming meetings.

Next Meetup

Date: Thursday April 9th, 2015

Keep an eye on the Meetup page for further details.

Past Meetups

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

Speakers:

  • Mark Baker - Principal Architect at Zepheira provided a brief overview of some of Zepheira’s BibFrame tools in development.
  • Jennifer Whitney - Systems Librarian at MacOdrum Library presented OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) – a neat and powerful tool for cleaning up messy data.
  • Sarah Simpkin, GIS and Geography Librarian & Catherine McGoveran, Government Information Librarian (both from UOttawa Library) - presented on a recent UOttawa sponsored Open Data Hackfest as well as to introduce you to Open Data Ottawa.

Location: MacOdrum Library, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON (map)


April 30, 2013 - Meet, and share your favourite Library technology

June 13, 2012 - Lightning Talks

Description of Talk
Devin Crawley from the Ottawa Public Library gave us a quick preview of the API to their BiblioCommons catalogue. The API will be publicly available this fall.
William Wueppelmann talked about what's going on at Canadiana.org and how they host and manage their huge digital collection and their efforts to achieve certification as a Trusted Digital Repository (TDR).
Mary Beth Baker spoke about the local tech scene in Ottawa and got us to consider the potential for collaboration with other groups.

April 24, 2012 - Show and Tell Session

Presenter Description of Talk
Max Neuvians Social-biblio.ca : An approach to Twitter data visualization, archiving, and the larger narrative.
Richard Akerman Richard Akerman and Mary Beth Baker are organizing a Reading Garden at the upcoming Canadian Library Association conference. They are seeking advice on how to provide wireless access. Anyone with ideas is encouraged to get in touch with them.
Warren Layton A quick demo of LibraryBox, a wireless filesharing device, which may have interesting applications in government and other libraries where IT restrictions can limit network use.


Who's interested in Code4Lib North?

Declare your interest in a Code4lib North chapter:

  • Wendy Huot, Queen's University
  • Michael Vandenburg, Queen's University
  • William Denton, York University
  • John Fink, McMaster University
  • Nick Ruest, McMaster University
  • Walter Lewis, Halton Hills/OurOntario
  • Edward Corrado, Binghamton University (NY, USA)
  • Warren Layton, Library of Parliament (Ottawa)
  • Pascal Calarco, University of Notre Dame (IN, USA)
  • Rob Fox, University of Notre Dame (IN, USA)
  • Mita Williams, University of Windsor
  • John Fereira, Cornell University
  • MJ Suhonos, Toronto Public Library
  • Dianne Dietrich, Cornell University
  • David Fiander, University of Western Ontario
  • Peter Schlumpf, Avanti Library Systems
  • Roy Zimmer, Western Michigan University
  • Kimberly Silk, Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto
  • Andrew Darby, Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY)
  • Laura Harris, Grand Valley State University (western Michigan)
  • Tim Ribaric, Brock University
  • Sibyl Schaefer, University of Vermont
  • Peter Ellinger, Ontario Legislative Library, Toronto
  • Keith Jenkins, Cornell University
  • Patrick M. Lozeau
  • Mike Kreyche, Kent State University
  • Graham McCarthy, Ryerson University
  • John Miedema
  • Janey Chen, Ontario Legislative Library, Toronto
  • Rob McDonald, Carleton University
  • Amy Buckland, McGill University
  • Tricia Williams (pgwillia), Consultant/OurOntario
  • Mike Beccaria, Paul Smith's College (Paul Smiths, NY)
  • Amanda Etches-Johnson, McMaster University
  • Art Rhyno, University of Windsor
  • Mary Beth Baker, CIC (Ottawa)
  • Wayne Schneider, Hennepin County Library
  • Carol Serroul, CISTI
  • Graham Stewart, University of Toronto Libraries
  • Peter Zimmerman, University of Windsor
  • Margaret Kipp, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
  • Dan Scott, Laurentian University
  • Lawrence Wardroper (Courts Administration Services Library, Ottawa)
  • Matt McCollow, McMaster University
  • George Duimovich, NRCan Library (Ottawa)
  • Bobbi Fox, Harvard University Library (Massachusetts)
  • Dileshni Jayasinghe, OCUL, University of Toronto
  • Eric Palmitesta, OCUL, University of Toronto
  • Alexander O'Neill, Robertson Library, University of Prince Edward Island
  • Chris Beer, WGBH (Massachusetts)
  • Robin Isard, Algoma University (Sault Ste Marie ON)
  • Pat Moore, Carleton University (Ottawa ON)
  • Alan Harnum, Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University (Toronto ON)
  • Colin Prince, University of Toronto Libraries
  • Tom Keays, Syracuse University LIbrary (Syracuse, NY)
  • Chris Charles, University of Guelph (Guelph, ON)
  • John MacGillivray, Carleton University (Ottawa ON)
  • Lester Webb, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (Kingston ON)
  • Elizabeth Goldman, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (Kingston ON)
  • Jennifer O'Donnell, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (Kingston ON)
  • David Smith, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (Kingston ON)
  • Loren Fantin, Our Ontario,Knowledge Ontario
  • Daulton Theodore, Carleton University (Ottawa, ON)
  • Peter MacDonald, Hamilton College (Clinton, NY)
  • Rebecca Larocque, North Bay Public Library (North Bay, ON)
  • Doris Rankin, Library and Information Management Consultant, Ottawa, ON
  • Diane Bédard, Learn Ontario & Our Ontario; Knowledge Ontario
  • Andre Vellino, CISTI / University of Ottawa
  • Mark Swartz, Queen's University
  • Adam Wead, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives (Cleveland, OH)
  • Pramila Thakur, Ontario Legislative Library, Toronto
  • Anthony Petryk, University of Ottawa
  • Jan Dawson, Ask Ontario, Knowledge Ontario
  • Glen Newton, Carleton University
  • Patrick McMaster, Leeds & the 1000 Islands, Rideau Lakes, and North Grenville Public Libraries
  • Nasser Saleh, Queen's University (Kingston ON)
  • Stéfan Sinclair, McMaster University
  • William J Turkel, University of Western Ontario
  • Shirley Lew, Vancouver Community College, (Vancouver BC)
  • Edward Bilodeau, McGill University
  • Andrew McAlorum, University of Toronto Libraries
  • Marc d'Avernas, Waterloo Region District School Board
  • Whitni Watkins, St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY)

Meeting Location Suggestions for the Future

  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Sudbury, Ontario
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • Montreal, Quebec

Mailing list

The code4lib-north mailing list was discontinued.