Here is a quick reminder that Code4lib 2015 prepared talk proposals are due in a little over two weeks.
Thanks, Chris > Begin forwarded message: > > Date: September 23, 2014 at 9:26:36 AM PDT > Subject: Code4Lib 2015 Call for Proposals > From: Chris Beer <ch...@cbeer.info> > To: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu> > > Code4Lib 2015 is a loosely-structured conference that provides people working > at the intersection of libraries/archives/museums/cultural heritage and > technology with a chance to share ideas, be inspired, and forge > collaborations. For more information about the Code4Lib community, please > visit http://code4lib.org/about/ <http://code4lib.org/about/>. > > The conference will be held at the Portland Hilton & Executive Tower in > Portland, Oregon > <http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/oregon/hilton-portland-and-executive-tower-PDXPHHH/index.html>, > from February 9-12, 2015. > > > > Proposals for Prepared Talks: > > We encourage everyone to propose a talk. > > Prepared talks are 20 minutes (including setup and questions), and should > focus on one or more of the following areas: > > Projects you've worked on which incorporate innovative implementation of > existing technologies and/or development of new software > Tools and technologies – How to get the most out of existing tools, standards > and protocols (and ideas on how to make them better) > Technical issues - Big issues in library technology that should be addressed > or better understood > Relevant non-technical issues – Concerns of interest to the Code4Lib > community which are not strictly technical in nature, e.g. collaboration, > diversity, organizational challenges, etc. > > To Propose a Talk > > Log in to the Code4Lib wiki and edit the wiki page > http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Prepared_Talk_Proposals > <http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Prepared_Talk_Proposals> using the prescribed > format. If you are not already registered, follow the instructions to do so. > Provide a title and brief (500 words or fewer) description of your proposed > talk. > If you so choose, you may also indicate when, if ever, you have presented at > a prior Code4Lib conference. This information is completely optional, but it > may assist voters in opening the conference to new presenters. > > As in past years, the Code4Lib community will vote on proposals that they > would like to see included in the program. The top 10 proposals are > guaranteed a slot at the conference. The Program Committee will curate the > remainder of the program in an effort to ensure diversity in program content > and presenters. Community votes will, of course, still weigh heavily in > these decisions. > > Presenters whose proposals are selected for inclusion in the program will be > guaranteed an opportunity to register for the conference. The standard > conference registration fee will still apply. > > Proposals can be submitted through Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5pm PST > (GMT−8). Voting will start on November 11, 2014 and continue through November > 25, 2014. The URL to submit votes will be announced on the Code4Lib website > and mailing list and will require an active code4lib.org > <http://code4lib.org/> account to participate. The final list of > presentations will be announced in early- to mid-December. > > > On behalf of the Code4Lib 2015 Program Committee, > > Chris Beer > Digital Library Systems and Services > Stanford University Libraries >
