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Welcome to the home of the new Ontario/Canada chapter of [http[File://code4libC4l north logo.org/ png|thumbnail|Code4LibNorth Logo]]. Our aim is to create more opportunities for Code4Lib folks in the Ontario/Quebec/Manitoba/Northeast USA area to meet up in person.
==Mailing list==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 listNinth. (The code4lib OCAD University May 10-north mailing list was discontinued.)11, 2018==
==Code4lib The 2018 Code4Lib North Meetups in Toronto==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[https: Active//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 122 St. Patrick Street, Level 1 (also accessible from 113 McCaul Street)]<br />Toronto, ON<br />M5T 2X8<br />
'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers Breakout sessions will take place in the area Library on the second floor in rooms MCC 201 and start building a code4lib community 2015C as well as in Toronto, Ontario. (blatantly copied from the Ottawa group)<br>Inclusive Design Institute at 205 Richmond in room RHA 220.
'''Meetup Group:''' [httphttps://meetupwiki.comcode4lib.org/code4libtorontoimages/ code4lib toronto0/07/Code4LibNorth2018Map.png Room Locations Map (PNG)]
'''Website & Blog:''' [https://code4libtoronto.github.io/ code4libtoronto.github.io]===Register===
'''Mailing List[https:''' code4libtoronto//www.eventbrite.ca/e/code4lib-north-2018-tickets-list@meetup8803578741 Registration is available through EventBrite].com
'''HashtagWe will be observing the Code4Lib [https:''' #code4libTO also used: the general #//github.com/code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md Code of Conduct].
===Past MeetupsSchedule===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 {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" class="wikitable"|- [http! ! Thursday May 10! Friday May 11|-| 09:00-9:30| Doors open, coffee/snacks & mingle| Doors open, coffee/cynng.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/code4libsnacks & mingle|-cool-tool| 09:30-day/ Cool Tool Day]12:00| Opening Remarks 10
December 13, 2012 - [http://wp.me/pHQ83-rb Talk Notes]
April 19, 2013 - session to encourage collaborative talksA peek at two decentralized data sharing protocols: IPFS and dat (John F.) ([https:/presentations/hackfest ideasgithub.com/jbfink/c4ln-2018-ipfs-dat Slides]) 20
== Code4lib North Meetups in Ottawa ==
'''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area Cipher Suites for Nginx and start building a code4lib community in Ottawa, OntarioHAProxy (Giles O.) ([https://www.gilesorr.com/papers/nginxciphers/ Slides]) 20
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===''Morning break coffee & snacks ''
'''Date:''' Thursday April 9th, 2015
Keep an eye Automatically updating holdings on the vendor platform (Clara T.) ([[http:File:ClaraTurp_Code4libNorth2018.pdf|Slides]]) ([https://www.meetupgithub.com/Code4lib-OttawaClaraTurp/ MeetupupdateHoldings GitHub Repo] page for further details.) 20
===Past Meetups===
The inaugural code4lib Ottawa meetup occurred on March 28, 2012 and was a simple meetLightning talks (Alan H. -and-greet at a local pubinlibraries. Since then, we try to combine this social event with some short interesting talkscom; Kate D. Here is what we have learned about in recent meetups:- Accessibility Medley; Kim P. - code4libmap)
'''Tuesday October 7th, 2014'''| Day 1 Hackfest Recaps 20
Speakers:
* Mark Baker - Principal Architect at Zepheira provided Towards holistic technology for libraries (a brief overview of some of Zepheira’s BibFrame tools in developmenttalk inspired by Ursula Franklin) (Alan H.) ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpQJwbaNveAJ5Z7ZSEJcEsb8so7yOMKRD1Fst99_Or0/edit Notes]) 20
* 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 ''Morning break coffee & 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.snacks''
'''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])
Public Computing Service Delivery Model: work in progress (Gillian B.) 20
'''April 30, 2013 - Meet, and share your favourite Library technology'''
'''June 13Driving towards conformance: A WCAG 2.0 (AA) road trip (Mark W., 2012 - Lightning Talks'''Mariana J., Aneta K.) 30  {| border=1Data Carpentry (Greg W.) 5! Description of Talk
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| '''Devin Crawley''' from the Ottawa Public Library gave us a quick preview of the API to their BiblioCommons catalogue12:00-13:30| LUNCH ([https://docs. The API will be publicly available this fallgoogle.com/document/d/1LfFHr7bTOhmkWyAVZLWWEqvy9Ms2tkU0pA39u13JC8c/edit Sign-up])| LUNCH ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfFHr7bTOhmkWyAVZLWWEqvy9Ms2tkU0pA39u13JC8c/edit Sign-up])
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| '''William Wueppelmann''' talked about what's going on at Canadiana13:30-14:00| Explanable AI (XAI) & LIS (Mike R.org and how they host and manage their huge digital collection and their efforts to achieve certification as a Trusted Digital Repository ) (TDR[https://www.dropbox.com/s/uuoy4syabkyiwu2/Ridley%20-%20Code4Lib%20AI%20Talk.pptx?dl=0 Slides])| Lightning Talks (Thomas G., Library Carpentry; Paul C., Gatsby.js; Sarah S., Omeka-ahhh; David F., Users v. Complexity; Graham F., Research DBs & ERM)
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| 14:00-15:00| Hackfest and group discussions| Hackfest and group discussions|-| 15:00-15:15| ''Afternoon break (Learning Zone)'[[User:Bethmaru'|Mary Beth Baker]]''Afternoon break (Learning Zone)' spoke about the [[North/Possible Collaborators Ottawa'|local tech scene in Ottawa]] -| 15:15-16:30| Hackfest and got us to consider the potential for collaboration with other groupsgroup discussions continue| Hackfest and group discussions continue|-| 17:30| Social - The Office Pub, 2nd floor, [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/The+Office+Pub/@43.6482422,-79.3924239,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b34d0687e46db:0x96c6721dda9f3692!8m2!3d43.6482383!4d-79.3902352 117 John St.]|
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====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 {| class="wikitable"! scope="col" | '''April 24, 2012 - Show and Tell SessionName'''{| border! scope=1"col" | '''Topic'''! Presenterscope="col" | '''Time (5 Min - 30 min)'''! Description of Talkscope="col" | '''Way to contact&#42;'''
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| [http://twitterMichael Ridley || Explanable AI (XAI) & LIS || 30 mins.com/maxneuvians Max Neuvians] || [http://social-bibliomridley@uoguelph.ca/ Social-biblio.ca] : An approach to Twitter data visualization, archiving, and the larger narrative.(@mridley)
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| [httpJohn Fink || A peek at two decentralized data sharing protocols://twitterIPFS and dat || 15-20 mins.com/scilib Richard Akerman] || [http://twitterjohn.com/scilib Richard Akerman] and [http://twitterfink@gmail.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.(@adr)
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| [http://twitterGiles Orr || Cipher Suites for Nginx and HAProxy || 15-20 mins.com/warlayton Warren Layton] || A quick demo of [http|-| Mark Weiler, Mariana Jardim, Aneta Kwak || Driving towards conformance://wwwA WCAG 2.jasongriffey0 (AA) road trip || 30 mins. || mweiler@wlu.net/librarybox/ LibraryBox]ca, a wireless filesharing devicemariana.jardim@utoronto.ca, which may have interesting applications aneta.kwak@utoronto.ca|-| Gillian Byrne || Public Computing Service Delivery Model: work in government and other progress || 20 mins. || gbyrne@torontopubliclibrary.ca (@gillmbyrne)|-| Clara Turp || Automatically updating holdings on vendor platform: work in progress || 20 mins. || clara.turp@mcgill.ca|-| Alan Harnum || Towards holistic technology for libraries where IT restrictions can limit network use(a talk inspired by Ursula Franklin) || 15-20 mins. || aharnum@ocadu.ca
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==Code4Lib North: the Eighth&#42; Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. University of Ottawa May 11-12, 2017==Feel free to [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info email me instead] if you don't want to enter anything here.
The 2017 Code4Lib North meeting will be held at Morisset Library at the [https:====Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas====Depending on feedback we might spend some time running a HackFest//biblioGroup Discussions instead of just presentations.uottawa.ca University of Ottawa] We'll begin each day at a suitable time, like 9:30 amAdd your ideas.
65 University Private{| class="wikitable"! scope="col" | '''Name''' ! scope="col" | '''Idea'''! scope="col" | '''Way to contact&#42;'''|-| Thomas Guignard || Getting started with virtualization. The aim would be for attendees to end up with a working instance of Vagrant/Ansible/Docker, Second Floor and maybe run something like [https://github.com/folio-org/folio-ansible FOLIO]. I have zero knowledge or understanding of any of this, so if someone smarter than me is willing to run such a workshop, it would be amazing! Thanks :) || tom@timtom.ch (Room 248@timtomch)<br />Ottawa|-| John Daniel || Data hacking workshop. Do you like hacking, ON<br 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/>K1N 6N5<br 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 [httpsmailto://www.google.ca/maps/place/65+University+Private,+Ottawa,+ON+K1N+6N5/kaitlin@45.423241,-75.6863147,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cce0507cacba1cf:0x12f3703248c59e94!8m2!3d45.423241!4d-75scholarsportal.684126 mapinfo email me instead]if you don't want to enter anything here.
===How =Socials & things to get indo 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...
===Accommodations===The main first floor entrance to Morisset Hall organizers have reserved a block of rooms at University of Toronto's Chestnut Residence, which is currently under construction and will not a 5 minute walk from OCAD. To receive the conference rate, reservations must be accessible during Code4Lib Northmade by April 13, 2018.
Information on alternative entrances is [https:Rooms cost $119//wwwnight + HST and include a full buffet breakfast.uottawaReservations can be made by emailing frontdesk.chestnut@utoronto.ca/facilities/ucuor calling 416-terrace available here]977-0707, Ext 0 and referring to the University has also [httpsCode4Lib 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.youtubechestnut.comutoronto.ca/home/summer/watch?v=Yq2j9H1_FTM produced a video version].
Code4Lib North is happening on the second floor of Morisset Hall in room MRT 248===Accessibility===The St. This is on Patrick Street and McCaul Street entrances are both accessible. The 2nd floor Library can be reached via elevator G (located down the administrative level of hallway from the libraryLearning Zone). If you There are coming from the basement entrance, take two flights of stairs up to the entrance marked "Office of the Chief Librarian", walk past single-use gender neutral washrooms in the reception desk Learning Zone and head for one more outside the large meeting roomsecond floor Library in addition to the two gendered, non-accessible washrooms. We'll be posting as many signs as we can and A microphone will also have volunteers on site to point be available for speakers. If you the right wayhave any additional accessibility needs or concerns, please [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info contact us].
There is no public access to ===Transportation===Code4lib North attendees can enjoy a 10% discount when traveling with VIA Rail and Porter Airlines. Use the second floor from inside the library itselfinformation below when booking your tickets.
===Accessible route into Morisset Library=VIA Rail discount====
To access the library itself, as well as the breakout rooms in the Media Library by elevator'''Discount code:''' 13693
Use the elevators from Level 0 '''Instructions:''' Log in Morisset Hall (2nd floor elevators also go to 0)or create a profile on [https://reservia. From 0, use viarail.ca/search.aspx the intercom VIA Rail reservation system] prior to call the librarybooking. A staff member will answer and come 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 designated elevator to greet and accompany you back up to “Discount code” field. The conference fare will be shown on the library entrancenext page.
===Register===Registration is free through Eventbrite.[https'''Discount://www''' 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class.eventbrite.ca/e/code4lib-north-2017-tickets-32060150774 Click here "Subject to register!]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.
We will be observing the Code4Lib [https'''Valid://github.com/code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md Code of Conduct]''' May 8th, 2018 to May 13th, 2018 from all stations throughout the VIA system to Toronto, Ontario and return.
===Twitter===*Hashtag'''Restrictions: [http://twitter''' 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.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln17 #c4ln17]
===Schedule=Porter discount====
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align'''Discount code:center;"|-! ! Thursday May 11! Friday May 12|-| 09:00-9:30| Doors open, coffee & mingle| Doors open, coffee & mingle|-| 09:30-12:00| [https://www.kaitlinnewson.com/page/c4ln17/#/ Static website generators] (Kaitlin N.) 30''' 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.
Raspberry Pi adventures '''Discount:''' Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 10% discount on available base fares (Cameron Mwith 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) 30 , 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.
''Morning break coffee & snacks '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===
Don't take "no" for an answer*Hashtag: JavaScript and API calls to overcome OPAC limitations (Thomas G[http://twitter.) 15 com/search?f=realtime&q=%23c4ln18 #c4ln18]
===Slack===
Aba* Join the #code4lib channel on the [https: A Laravel-based webapp for collecting reference statistics (Mohamed B//code4lib.) 15slack.com code4lib slack]* Instructions to join the code4lib slack are found [https://code4lib.org/irc here]
| Day 1 hackfest recaps 20===Contact===
Questions and/or concerns? Please contact [mailto:kaitlin@scholarsportal.info Kaitlin Newson]
[https:====2018 Organizing Group====Alan Harnum<br />Chris Landry<br /jbfink.github.io>Kaitlin Newson<br /c4ln2017>Kim Pham<br /#0 Potential roles for the library in communications infrastructure breakdown] (John F.) 30 >Thomas Guignard
===Sponsors===
Code4Lib North would like to thank OCAD University for providing space for this meeting, OCADU IT Services for providing wi-fi, and both [https://docswww.googlebibliocommons.com/presentationBiblioCommons] and [https:/d/14LZmpz4vWP7E9lvgQH6cXbValZkYIfqDXJ9nrLXh678www.ocls.ca/edit?usp=sharing I didn't become a worse Librarian when I became a Grad Student: A Bizzaro rendition of my WILU talkthe Ontario Colleges Library Service] (Tim Rfor providing financial sponsorship.) 20
==Code4Lib North Past Events==
''Morning break coffee & snacks''To see past Code4Lib North events, go to [https://wiki.code4lib.org/North/Past_Events the past events page].
[http://ruthcollings.ca/mermaid.html mermaid.js and other markup languages to generate flowcharts from text files] (Ruth C.) 5 ==Code4lib North Meetups in Toronto==
Status: Active
Extracting cited references from '''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a document code4lib community in Toronto, Ontario. (Johnblatantly copied from the Ottawa group) 10<br>
'''Meetup Group:''' [httpshttp://docs.googlemeetup.com/presentationcode4libtoronto/d/1wqH1OWtNvZa_Ppv5qTvJ5XMyF7_IY4RuYNrX38sxEPw/edit?usp=sharing Digitization with a geo twistcode4lib toronto] (Sarah S.) 15 |-| 12:00-13:30| LUNCH| LUNCH|-| 13:30-14:00| Canadiana panel (Julienne P., Sascha A., Russell M.), 30
'''Website & Blog:''' [https://docscode4libtoronto.googlegithub.comio/presentation/d/10xZY_PUpi1w12eeXrV39joGc4ie7zHcS1jiSb02eH6s/edit?usp=sharing Slides from Julienne Pascoecode4libtoronto.github.io]
[https'''Mailing List://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjYotVIZx2mJ8XoXPpoep6voOaTtkL_Yl8xiJM''' code4libtoronto-BUsI/edit?usp=sharing Slides from Russell M.]| Lessons learned from taking peoples’ data and smushing it together (Catie S.) 30 |-| 14:00-16:30| Hackfest and Group Discussions| Hackfest and Group Discussions|-| 17:30 - whenever| Social at [http://www.houseoftarglist@meetup.com/ House of Targ] 1077 Bank St. (Meet in RT 248 at 5pm if you are interested in coordinating transport.)| |}
'''Hashtag:''' #code4libTO also used: the general #code4lib
===Past Meetups=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
{| {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align:center;"|'''Name''' || '''Topic''' || '''Time (5 Min - 30 min)''' || '''Way to contact&#42;'''|-| Kaitlin Newson || Static website generators || 20 min || [https://twitter.com/kaitlinnewson @kaitlinnewson]|-|Catie Sahadath || Lessons learned from taking peoples’ data and smushing it together || 30 mins || catelynne.sahadath@uottawa.ca|-|Thomas Guignard || Don't take "no" for an answer: JavaScript and API calls to overcome OPAC limitations || 30 mins || [https://twitter.com/timtomch @timtomch]|-|John Fink || Potential roles for the library in communications infrastructure breakdown || 15-20 mins || [https://twitter.com/adr @adr]|-|Tim Ribaric || I didn't become The first meetup was a worse Librarian when I became a Grad Student: A Bizzaro rendition of my WILU talk || 20 mins || [https://twittersimple social meetup on June 21, 2012.comThe idea is that other meetups will have presentations/elibtronic @elibtronic]|-|Ruth Collings || mermaid.js and other markup languages talks to generate flowcharts from text files || 5 mins || [https://twitterbe had either before or during.com/collingsruth @collingsruth]|-
|}August 14, 2012 - [http://cynng.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/code4lib-cool-tool-day/ Cool Tool Day]
&#42; Just so we can talk to you about getting slides or follow up questions. Feel free to December 13, 2012 - [mailtohttp:sarah.simpkin@uottawa//wp.ca email me instead/pHQ83-rb Talk Notes] if you don't want to enter anything here
====Hackfest & Group Discussion Ideas====Depending on feedback we might spend some time running a HackFestApril 19, 2013 - session to encourage collaborative talks/Group Discussions instead of just presentations. Add your /hackfest ideas.
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" stye="text-align:center;"
|'''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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| Sarah Simpkin || DH and sustainability/scalability support group || [https://twitter.com/sarahsimpkin @sarahsimpkin]
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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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| Anthony Petryk || Repository usage statistics: strategies and solutions for filtering out the noise || anthony.petryk@uottawa.ca
|}
&#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.== Code4lib North Meetups in Ottawa ==
===Accommodations==='''Purpose:''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Ottawa, Ontario
====Accommodations on campus ====We have a block of rooms reserved on campus between May 10th and May 13th. There code4lib Ottawa meetups 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 10thorganized using Meetup.com. Please visit https[http://www.accommodationmeetup.uottawa.cacom/ and use the Promo Code CLN2017Code4lib-Ottawa/ Sign up] to be informed of upcoming meetings.
===Parking and TransitNext Meetup===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'''Date: Bus 97 runs downtown every 15-20 mins.''' Thursday April 9th, 2015
From Keep an eye on the Via Rail station[http: Buses 62 (direction: Terry Fox/Stittsville) and 61 (direction: Terry Fox/Stittsville) run at a high frequencywww.meetup.com/Code4lib-Ottawa/ Meetup] page for further details.
Google Maps works well for transit directions.===Past Meetups===
===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 optioninaugural code4lib Ottawa meetup occurred on March 28, 2012 and it has wifi!Anyone who uses this Via Rail discount code will also be entered in was a draw to receive simple meet-and-greet at a $250 voucher for future VIA Rail travellocal 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:
'''Discount Code:''' 13509
'''Valid:Tuesday October 7th, 2014''' May 9 - 14, 2017
'''TerritorySpeakers:''' From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return.
'''Restrictions:''' Fare applies to * Mark Baker - Principal Architect at Zepheira provided a maximum brief overview 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 some of Zepheira’s BibFrame tools in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa onlydevelopment.
'''Discount:''' 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions * Jennifer Whitney - Systems Librarian at MacOdrum Library presented OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) – a neat and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being appliedpowerful tool for cleaning up messy data."
'''Exceptions:''' Discount does not apply in any Escape fares * Sarah Simpkin, GIS and Prestige ClassGeography 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 ([https://www.google.ca/maps/place/1125+Colonel+By+Dr,+Carleton+University,+Ottawa,+ON+K1S+5R1/@45.3835317,-75.6975174,17z/data===Chips and Pop===!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x4cce067662eae8cf:0x9cd8d41fd34473d1 map])
====Lunch====
We'll have sign ups for group lunches close to campus. Recommended restaurants within walking distance: ''April 30, 2013 - Meet, and share your favourite Library technology'''
Black Tomato [14 minutes] '''June 13, 2012 - Canadian cuisine Lightning Talks'''{| border=1! Description of Talk|- [http://www| '''Devin Crawley''' from the Ottawa Public Library gave us a quick preview of the API to their BiblioCommons catalogue.theblacktomatoThe API will be publicly available this fall.ca/#menu|-section menu| '''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).|-| '''[[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.|}
Brother’s Beer Bistro '''April 24, 2012 - Show and Tell Session'''{| border=1! Presenter! Description of Talk|-| [10 minuteshttp://twitter.com/maxneuvians Max Neuvians] || [http://social- Gastropub biblio.ca/ Social- biblio.ca] : An approach to Twitter data visualization, archiving, and the larger narrative.|-| [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.|-| [http://twitter.com/warlayton Warren Layton] || A quick demo of [http://www.brothersbeerbistrojasongriffey.canet/ menulibrarybox/ LibraryBox], a wireless filesharing device, which may have interesting applications in government and other libraries where IT restrictions can limit network use.|}
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]==Code4lib North Meetups in Montreal==
Pure Kitchen [20 minutes] - Vegetarian - [http'''Status'''://www.purekitchenottawa.com/ menu]Active
Relish Food Truck [3 minutes] - Gourmet comfort food - [https'''Purpose://www''' To connect with other code4libbers in the area and start building a code4lib community in Montreal, Quebec.facebook.com/Relish-Food-Truck-337565589649304/ menu](blatantly copied from the Ottawa and Toronto groups)<br>
Rideau Centre [10 minutes] - Food court - [https'''For more information://www''' Please email Clara Turp (clara.cfshopsturp@mcgill.com/rideau-centre/dining-entertainmentca) for more information.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 'Slack Channel and/or concerns? Please contactHashtag:<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].-mtl
'''Wiki page:''' [[Code4Lib_Montreal]] - check here for upcoming or past meeting information.
== Who's interested in Code4Lib North? ==
* Robin Isard, Algoma University (Sault Ste Marie ON)
* Pat Moore, Carleton University (Ottawa ON)
* [http://wagathonalanharnum.tumblr.com/ ca Alan Harnum], Toronto Public LIbrary Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University (Toronto ON)
* Colin Prince, University of Toronto Libraries
* Tom Keays, Syracuse University LIbrary (Syracuse, NY)
* Ottawa, Ontario
* Montreal, Quebec
 
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