Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
Long-time lurker, but thought I'd chime in and say I would be interested in such a scholarship, if it were available. I have a bit of video editing experience, and am interested in coming to the conference in RI. On 3 Nov 2008, at 19:57, K.G. Schneider wrote: +1 for the idea of funding the audio/video (and I always need more travel mugs, but I'd rather have the a/v : ) Karen On Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:24:10 -0500, Jonathan Rochkind [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Aha, funding the audio and video is a great idea. Meets Code4Lib needs, and also meets sponsor advertising needs, because all the videos and audio could go up with a capture of this content was sponsored by Insert Vendor Here link. I think Bill's idea is great. Someone would still need to be found to volunteer to recruit and supervise this hypothetical student. Jonathan William Denton wrote: On 3 November 2008, Jonathan Rochkind wrote: Yeah, I'd rather the money were spent for a scholarship than for a travel mug. I don't need any more travel mugs. Thanks for making this point, Erik. It'd be nice if there was a box of them for people that need one, but I already have all the travel mugs I want. Funding someone's attendance--or paying a student to get the audio and video online quickly--would be great. Bill -- Jonathan Rochkind Digital Services Software Engineer The Sheridan Libraries Johns Hopkins University 410.516.8886 rochkind (at) jhu.edu __ Andrew Hankinson, BMus, MLIS PhD Student Distributed Digital Music Archives and Libraries Lab Schulich School of Music McGill University, Montreal, QC [EMAIL PROTECTED] (H) 514.692.6726 (W) 514.398.4535 x0300 (F) 514.398.8061
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
Jonathan Rochkind wrote: Aha, funding the audio and video is a great idea. Meets Code4Lib needs, and also meets sponsor advertising needs, because all the videos and audio could go up with a capture of this content was sponsored by Insert Vendor Here link. I think Bill's idea is great. Someone would still need to be found to volunteer to recruit and supervise this hypothetical student. A Talis sponsored mug: Benefits everyone that attends the conference a little A Talis sponsored scholarship: Benefits only one person and if it's like some of the previous scholarship excludes some from being eligible to receive it. A Talis sponsorship of audio/video support: Not only benefits attendees but benefits those that can't attend the conference and can watch the audio/video captures after the conference. Seems to me that #3 is a clear winner.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
John Fereira wrote: A Talis sponsorship of audio/video support: Not only benefits attendees but benefits those that can't attend the conference and can watch the audio/video captures after the conference. Seems to me that #3 is a clear winner. That does seem like a win-win option. Especially given Kevin Clarke's suggestion that a Talis acknowledgement could be included in the videos. -- Michael # Michael Doran, Systems Librarian # University of Texas at Arlington # 817-272-5326 office # 817-688-1926 mobile # [EMAIL PROTECTED] # http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/ -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Fereira Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 12:28 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs? Jonathan Rochkind wrote: Aha, funding the audio and video is a great idea. Meets Code4Lib needs, and also meets sponsor advertising needs, because all the videos and audio could go up with a capture of this content was sponsored by Insert Vendor Here link. I think Bill's idea is great. Someone would still need to be found to volunteer to recruit and supervise this hypothetical student. A Talis sponsored mug: Benefits everyone that attends the conference a little A Talis sponsored scholarship: Benefits only one person and if it's like some of the previous scholarship excludes some from being eligible to receive it. A Talis sponsorship of audio/video support: Not only benefits attendees but benefits those that can't attend the conference and can watch the audio/video captures after the conference. Seems to me that #3 is a clear winner.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
I like the idea. If giving out at the beginning of the conference, it could also make the conference more green. Of course, in that case it would probably need to be a travel mug instead of a regular mug. Edward Richard Wallis wrote: We at Talis will be, as previously, sponsoring Code4lib next year - we are just finalising the details with our bean counters at the moment. In addition to that I would like to make a suggestion as to maybe adding to the memories of the event beyond the ritual wearing of the t-shirt upon returning to our home establishments. The consumption of hot beverages I suspect is an almost universal trait of the code4liber as we try to get the latest bit of perl, python, ruby, html, or javascript to behave as we intended it. Wouldn't it be nice in those occasional dark and testing times to have a warm and comforting physical reminder that we are part of a global community of similar folks, focused on and passionate about technology libraries. So... How about a Code4lib mug or similar beverage container. Subject to the featuring of a simple Talis logo, we would be prepared to explore the possibility of funding the production of a Code4lib 2009 mug for every attendee, which could feature graphics such as the winning t-shirt design a Code4lib message, or logo if we have one in time. Just a suggestion - what do folks think? Richard Wallis, Talis.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
Giving out a travel mug at the conference, especially if the attendees were informed of this at registration time (or at least before they packed) would be a fantastic idea. - David On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Edward M. Corrado [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like the idea. If giving out at the beginning of the conference, it could also make the conference more green. Of course, in that case it would probably need to be a travel mug instead of a regular mug. Edward Richard Wallis wrote: We at Talis will be, as previously, sponsoring Code4lib next year - we are just finalising the details with our bean counters at the moment. In addition to that I would like to make a suggestion as to maybe adding to the memories of the event beyond the ritual wearing of the t-shirt upon returning to our home establishments. The consumption of hot beverages I suspect is an almost universal trait of the code4liber as we try to get the latest bit of perl, python, ruby, html, or javascript to behave as we intended it. Wouldn't it be nice in those occasional dark and testing times to have a warm and comforting physical reminder that we are part of a global community of similar folks, focused on and passionate about technology libraries. So... How about a Code4lib mug or similar beverage container. Subject to the featuring of a simple Talis logo, we would be prepared to explore the possibility of funding the production of a Code4lib 2009 mug for every attendee, which could feature graphics such as the winning t-shirt design a Code4lib message, or logo if we have one in time. Just a suggestion - what do folks think? Richard Wallis, Talis.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
Wow really interesting question and one that makes sense given the move towards developing a code4lib brand. my opinion on the Talis offer: +1 on the basis of free_swag++ It raises the question though: Does code4lib want to develop a brand and determine who and who can't have permission to use it? We need a committee to deal with that don't we? ;-) My opinion on the larger question would be no real brand in the sense of trademarking anything... let anyone who wants to use code4lib use it in any way they want (even to disparage the group or create false associations (Hitler/Code4Lib 2012)). People who want to get a piece of swag with the cobranding will and those who don't won't. I'm still of the mind that there really isn't a code4lib entity that needs to hire a PR firm to do reputation management. Kevin (self-proclaimed king of code4lib navel gazing) On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 6:28 AM, Richard Wallis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We at Talis will be, as previously, sponsoring Code4lib next year - we are just finalising the details with our bean counters at the moment. In addition to that I would like to make a suggestion as to maybe adding to the memories of the event beyond the ritual wearing of the t-shirt upon returning to our home establishments. The consumption of hot beverages I suspect is an almost universal trait of the code4liber as we try to get the latest bit of perl, python, ruby, html, or javascript to behave as we intended it. Wouldn't it be nice in those occasional dark and testing times to have a warm and comforting physical reminder that we are part of a global community of similar folks, focused on and passionate about technology libraries. So... How about a Code4lib mug or similar beverage container. Subject to the featuring of a simple Talis logo, we would be prepared to explore the possibility of funding the production of a Code4lib 2009 mug for every attendee, which could feature graphics such as the winning t-shirt design a Code4lib message, or logo if we have one in time. Just a suggestion - what do folks think? Richard Wallis, Talis. -- There are two kinds of people in the world: those who believe there are two kinds of people and those who know better.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
A green travel mug, announced in advance, would be nice and would make a great green statement. By travel mug, I assume we mean with a lid and nonbreakable. (The nonbreakable part is as much for Talis as for C4L... way back in another job I once inherited boxes and boxes of ceramic mugs, which were fragile as well as expensive to ship. Boo.) Some SWAG companies are even selling SWAG made from recycled materials. I'm a big believer in greening the SWAG... and though I love the teeshirts, mine is only suitable for me as a nighty. Karen G. Schneider
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs
How about making the mug available for sale to the rest of us listmembers just because we're on the list? Roy Zimmer-Waldo Library-Library Stuff Information Herding- Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, Michigan USA localsystem=P3 ICBM=(%Fatal:GPS error 51) RF=KB8UBA AF=Hey you! QRM! roy dot zimmer at wmich dot edu-Wherever you go, there you are!
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
I think the mugs are a great idea -- and thank you for your sponsorship!!! Jean Jean Rainwater Brown University Library On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 6:28 AM, Richard Wallis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We at Talis will be, as previously, sponsoring Code4lib next year - we are just finalising the details with our bean counters at the moment. In addition to that I would like to make a suggestion as to maybe adding to the memories of the event beyond the ritual wearing of the t-shirt upon returning to our home establishments. The consumption of hot beverages I suspect is an almost universal trait of the code4liber as we try to get the latest bit of perl, python, ruby, html, or javascript to behave as we intended it. Wouldn't it be nice in those occasional dark and testing times to have a warm and comforting physical reminder that we are part of a global community of similar folks, focused on and passionate about technology libraries. So... How about a Code4lib mug or similar beverage container. Subject to the featuring of a simple Talis logo, we would be prepared to explore the possibility of funding the production of a Code4lib 2009 mug for every attendee, which could feature graphics such as the winning t-shirt design a Code4lib message, or logo if we have one in time. Just a suggestion - what do folks think? Richard Wallis, Talis.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
Yeah, I'd rather the money were spent for a scholarship than for a travel mug. I don't need any more travel mugs. Thanks for making this point, Erik. On the other hand, Talis may consider it money better spent to put a mug with their logo into it into each participants hands, than a scholarship. Certainly up to them how they spend their sponsorship money, but since they're asking us... Jonathan Erik Hetzner wrote: At Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:31:18 -0500, jean rainwater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the mugs are a great idea -- and thank you for your sponsorship!!! For myself, all the logoified travel mugs, t-shirts, usb keys, etc. I get clutter up my home until I finally get around to getting rid of them. Why not use the upwards of $700 that (my estimate) this will cost to sponsor another scholarship, or just to lower the cost of attendance? best, Erik Hetzner ;; Erik Hetzner, California Digital Library ;; gnupg key id: 1024D/01DB07E3 -- Jonathan Rochkind Digital Services Software Engineer The Sheridan Libraries Johns Hopkins University 410.516.8886 rochkind (at) jhu.edu
[CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
We at Talis will be, as previously, sponsoring Code4lib next year - we are just finalising the details with our bean counters at the moment. In addition to that I would like to make a suggestion as to maybe adding to the memories of the event beyond the ritual wearing of the t- shirt upon returning to our home establishments. The consumption of hot beverages I suspect is an almost universal trait of the code4liber as we try to get the latest bit of perl, python, ruby, html, or javascript to behave as we intended it. Wouldn't it be nice in those occasional dark and testing times to have a warm and comforting physical reminder that we are part of a global community of similar folks, focused on and passionate about technology libraries. So... How about a Code4lib mug or similar beverage container. Subject to the featuring of a simple Talis logo, we would be prepared to explore the possibility of funding the production of a Code4lib 2009 mug for every attendee, which could feature graphics such as the winning t- shirt design a Code4lib message, or logo if we have one in time. Just a suggestion - what do folks think? Richard Wallis, Talis.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
At Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:31:18 -0500, jean rainwater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the mugs are a great idea -- and thank you for your sponsorship!!! For myself, all the logoified travel mugs, t-shirts, usb keys, etc. I get clutter up my home until I finally get around to getting rid of them. Why not use the upwards of $700 that (my estimate) this will cost to sponsor another scholarship, or just to lower the cost of attendance? best, Erik Hetzner ;; Erik Hetzner, California Digital Library ;; gnupg key id: 1024D/01DB07E3 pgpFHAk8yKe39.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
On 3 November 2008, Jonathan Rochkind wrote: Yeah, I'd rather the money were spent for a scholarship than for a travel mug. I don't need any more travel mugs. Thanks for making this point, Erik. It'd be nice if there was a box of them for people that need one, but I already have all the travel mugs I want. Funding someone's attendance--or paying a student to get the audio and video online quickly--would be great. Bill -- William Denton, Toronto : www.miskatonic.org www.frbr.org www.openfrbr.org
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 4:07 PM, William Denton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funding someone's attendance--or paying a student to get the audio and video online quickly--would be great. And there is an advertising opportunity for Talis in the latter. Acknowledgement could be given that Talis funded the timely conversion of the video (would probably hit more eyeballs than a mug too). Kevin -- There are two kinds of people in the world: those who believe there are two kinds of people and those who know better.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Code4lib mugs?
Aha, funding the audio and video is a great idea. Meets Code4Lib needs, and also meets sponsor advertising needs, because all the videos and audio could go up with a capture of this content was sponsored by Insert Vendor Here link. I think Bill's idea is great. Someone would still need to be found to volunteer to recruit and supervise this hypothetical student. Jonathan William Denton wrote: On 3 November 2008, Jonathan Rochkind wrote: Yeah, I'd rather the money were spent for a scholarship than for a travel mug. I don't need any more travel mugs. Thanks for making this point, Erik. It'd be nice if there was a box of them for people that need one, but I already have all the travel mugs I want. Funding someone's attendance--or paying a student to get the audio and video online quickly--would be great. Bill -- Jonathan Rochkind Digital Services Software Engineer The Sheridan Libraries Johns Hopkins University 410.516.8886 rochkind (at) jhu.edu
