Re: [CODE4LIB] NEcode4lib meeting, Tuesday, Dec 9, 2008 @ BPL
Hi, Now that we have the When and Where for our 1st gathering, it's time to think about the What. Apart from an obligatory, initial 10 minutes of round-the-table introductions, how should we make use of the day? If you have ideas or would like to commit to presenting on something, either in lightning talk form or longer even, make it known on the wiki page: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/NEC4L. --jay On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jay Luker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, The date and location are set. Our first gathering will be in the McKim building of the Boston Public Library on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008. We have a conference room reserved from 9am-5pm. Directions and such will be on the wiki: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/NEC4L I'd like to point out that we are settling on NEcode4lib as our moniker. We are aware that this is in contrast to Code4libNYC, but, as mbklein says, up here we have an aversion to copying New Yorkers. --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] Logo next step
Dear Roy, I would be interested in participating because I have been working on a logo for our library with a designer, and have logos on the brain right now. I may try to publish something about our process and would also like to see the development of another logo for comparison purposes. By the way, I'm the same Emily who commented on your Kindle post (I think I was rather harsh in retrospect)--thank you for your rebuttal, which was reasonable. I'd love to talk about this more some time, since I used to work in book publishing before library school and had a front-row seat to watch the development of some of the ebook projects going on at the time. (I started out as the assistant to Phyllis Grann, famous CEO of Penguin.) I think a lot of the early missteps had to do with paranoia over what had happened to the music industry, with which book publishing is connected on a personal if not official level. If you're going to be at Code4Lib in Providence this year, I will track you down to talk! Emily NYU Health Sciences Libraries On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 9:45 PM, Roy Tennant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having brought up the question of a Code4Lib logo, and then forcing not one, but two, votes on you all I realize I have been remiss in not taking the next step. If I didn't know any better, I would think that I've been distracted recently by, uh, some sort of public relations disaster or something. But anyway, I digress. A month ago, at the end of the second vote[1] that determined we would work with Stephanie Brinley, I called for volunteers to work on an ad hoc task force to shepherd the process. As Leslie Johnston said at one point The key to working with a professional is in identifying the design program ‹ what the organization's story is, who its community is, and who you want to get your message to with the branding, as well as identifying what uses the logo will be used for ‹ print, promotional items (t-shirts, hats, temporary tatoos, whatever), online ‹ which has on effect on the deliverables, e.g. file sizes and formats. David Cloutman also talked about developing a requirements document that could be vetted on the list. I suggest drafting something of no more than one page in length to provide such background and guidance. I and whomever wishes to join me will draft it, post it to the list for wider feedback, revise it based on that feedback, and contact Stephanie. I will begin this now, so if you want to be involved please let me know. Thanks, Roy [1] http://dilettantes.code4lib.org/voting_booth/election/results/6
[CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update
We have a bunch of *terrific* presentation proposals, so the tone of this reminder is now one of invitation rather than pleading. :) We're accepting proposals through this Sunday, November 23. If you're even vaguely interested in submitting, I suggest you at least go to the submission page sooner rather than later and log-in to make sure your code4lib username and password are working as expected. For the first-timers among you, keep in mind these points: - The talks are only 20-minutes including questions. - We're a friendly bunch. - Though many presenters are deeply knowledgeable about their chosen subject, this community very highly values sharing experimentation, so you should feel absolutely free to submit a presentation proposal on, say, 'playing with djatoka'. - This is shaping up to be a great conference (the preconferences are great, too; I'll say more about those in another post) -- and it has filled up *fast* in the past, so don't underestimate the benefit of being guaranteed a spot as a presenter. Info at: http://library.brown.edu/code4libcon09/proposals/ -Birkin --- Birkin James Diana Programmer, Integrated Technology Services Brown University Library [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] Logo next step
Roy, I'd be happy to look at your drafts and offer feedback. I've worked a lot with designers in the past, so I can help steer the document so that it is helpful to the designer, and insure the process goes smoothly. I wish I could take on a more active role, but I'm already involved in a pro-bono Web site project that is taking up my volunteer time. - David --- David Cloutman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Electronic Services Librarian Marin County Free Library -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roy Tennant Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 6:46 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Logo next step Having brought up the question of a Code4Lib logo, and then forcing not one, but two, votes on you all I realize I have been remiss in not taking the next step. If I didn't know any better, I would think that I've been distracted recently by, uh, some sort of public relations disaster or something. But anyway, I digress. A month ago, at the end of the second vote[1] that determined we would work with Stephanie Brinley, I called for volunteers to work on an ad hoc task force to shepherd the process. As Leslie Johnston said at one point The key to working with a professional is in identifying the design program what the organization's story is, who its community is, and who you want to get your message to with the branding, as well as identifying what uses the logo will be used for print, promotional items (t-shirts, hats, temporary tatoos, whatever), online which has on effect on the deliverables, e.g. file sizes and formats. David Cloutman also talked about developing a requirements document that could be vetted on the list. I suggest drafting something of no more than one page in length to provide such background and guidance. I and whomever wishes to join me will draft it, post it to the list for wider feedback, revise it based on that feedback, and contact Stephanie. I will begin this now, so if you want to be involved please let me know. Thanks, Roy [1] http://dilettantes.code4lib.org/voting_booth/election/results/6 Email Disclaimer: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/nav/misc/EmailDisclaimer.cfm
Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update
On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:33:54AM -0500, Birkin James Diana wrote: We have a bunch of *terrific* presentation proposals, so the tone of this reminder is now one of invitation rather than pleading. :) We're accepting proposals through this Sunday, November 23. If you're even vaguely interested in submitting, I suggest you at least go to the submission page sooner rather than later and log-in to make sure your code4lib username and password are working as expected. Is the deadline midnight on Sunday? Procrastination is an art form, Gabriel
Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update
Until Kevin Clarke happened to mention it in #code4lib I didn't know that the list of proposals so far is available at: http://library.brown.edu/code4libcon09/proposals/list/ So if you are looking for inspiration, or to see the pool of talks so far check it out. Maybe this was mentioned earlier on somewhere...if so plz forgive me this late-friday-ramble. //Ed On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:33 AM, Birkin James Diana [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a bunch of *terrific* presentation proposals, so the tone of this reminder is now one of invitation rather than pleading. :) We're accepting proposals through this Sunday, November 23. If you're even vaguely interested in submitting, I suggest you at least go to the submission page sooner rather than later and log-in to make sure your code4lib username and password are working as expected. For the first-timers among you, keep in mind these points: - The talks are only 20-minutes including questions. - We're a friendly bunch. - Though many presenters are deeply knowledgeable about their chosen subject, this community very highly values sharing experimentation, so you should feel absolutely free to submit a presentation proposal on, say, 'playing with djatoka'. - This is shaping up to be a great conference (the preconferences are great, too; I'll say more about those in another post) -- and it has filled up *fast* in the past, so don't underestimate the benefit of being guaranteed a spot as a presenter. Info at: http://library.brown.edu/code4libcon09/proposals/ -Birkin --- Birkin James Diana Programmer, Integrated Technology Services Brown University Library [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update
On Nov 21, 2008, at 3:33 PM, Gabriel Farrell wrote: Is the deadline midnight on Sunday? Procrastination is an art form, I could say yes, which is true, but you artists will naturally then ask: midnight where? Almost begs for a code4lib vote! --- Birkin James Diana Programmer, Integrated Technology Services Brown University Library [EMAIL PROTECTED]
