> Does anyone else want to self-nominate, to join a group to investigate
> making Code4Lib fiscally sustainable? Does someone want to *organize* that
> group? (Put the group on some communications medium, make deadlines, keep
> people on task -- stuff like that.) To be clear: nobody is proposing th
+1 to a CFP
On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 12:02 PM, Francis Kayiwa wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> We (Christina Harlow and I) are writing to follow up on the message to
> from Brian Rogers to Code4lib on 2016-06-07. Specifically the bit
> about
>
> ...
> 1. There is a host site that has contacted Chattanooga P
Eric,
I appreciate that you're trying to make a call to action, but this latest
email is stunningly condescending.
As I'm sure you must know, people in this community do hold regional
meetings. These meetings take substantial effort to arrange. The wiki is
full of documentation, advice, and lesso
> Can you say more about what you expect "the emotional and bureaucratic
expense" to be?
And especially, how it doesn't just reflect the existing costs of running
the conferences? Do we really believe there is overhead associated with
establishing a fiscal organization once, rather than doing it o
My thanks to the Tennessee folks for handling this with such grace.
I can recall with visceral physicality the feeling of staring at the budget
commitments for 2015, in the days before registration opened. It's a deep
pit we dig ourselves into each year; and it's great that we reliably refill
it,
Thanks Carol! And +1.
Apart from any concern for the the relative benefits or pitfalls of any
kind of *-ocracy, it seems abundantly clear that in order to continue to
hold a large scale national conference each year we need someone to "do" a
stable fiscal agent for that purpose. It would be wise f
Hi Eric,
It seems to me that what you are missing is Dublin Core Abstract Model[1],
and related DCMI concepts like Description Set Profiles and Application
Profiles.
DCAM is overwrought and out of date, at this point, but it might help
clarify what Dublin Core folks are talking about when they ta
Eric, your suggestion simply won't do:
http://dp.la/item/e637ec0731c3129dc4f6ff4c5e528bda is a 404.
- Tom
On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM, Eric Phetteplace wrote:
> "code4lib | e637ec0731c3129dc4f6ff4c5e528bda"
>
> In all seriousness, I think coming up with an inclusive tagline is a great
> idea
> Then... we can vote on each city as equals.
Seriously?
There are two very nice host proposals. They each seem pretty clear about
the plans of the host committees. Read them, vote, get involved in the
planning with whichever group ends up in the hard (but rewarding) position
of making this hap
You're both welcome to pass off your registration to anyone you like.
There's no formal process for this, just let us know.
On Feb 9, 2015 7:58 AM, "Andromeda Yelton"
wrote:
> I have the same issue as Tania. Who wants my drinkup spot, and how do I
> transfer it?
>
> (I should arrive Tuesday, but
I'm pleased to announce that Code4Lib 2015 is entirely sold out. We closed
registration as scheduled on the 1st of February, and sold the last open
registration spot
A rough count of attendees comes out to 452, with a few people sneaking in
past the cap.
The *preconference registrations are reop
Thank you, Tara and Ranti for taking this on. I'm sure even many speakers
who have no problem being filmed will appreciate being notified and given
the opportunity to opt in/out.
- Tom
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:26 PM, Ranti Junus wrote:
> I agree that streaming crew should be free from doing t
I can supply a Macbook.
Thanks Cary, for your offer to bring equipment. My hope is that someone
will step forward to coordinate the stream; it should be something that we
can bring volunteers on board for if we can arrange for a
morning/handoff/afternoon cycle, rather than a multi-day commitment.
This conversation moved fast! The host committee is purchasing colored
lanyards (red, yellow, green) which can be used as photography consent
indicators.
Maybe someone can help us nail down a good policy and approach for
communicating it?
- Tom
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Sarah Shealy
wro
Code4Lib 2015 PDX is a little more than a month from now. This is your
courtesy reminder to make your plans and get registered. Space is still
available, but time is running out!
http://code4lib.org/conference/2015
- Tom
> New York, NY 10003
> 212-998-2499 (office)
> 212-995-4366 (fax)
> h...@nyu.edu
> Skype: hfrank71
>
> On Fri, Dec 19, 2014 at 1:47 PM, Tom Johnson <
> johnson.tom+code4...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
> >
> > Just heard back from the Hilton on this. Th
gt; > after
> > > telling her my name, address, email, arrival date and acknowledgement
> > > number for a third time, she finally said "Is your first name Robert?"
> > and
> > > found the original reservation. I guess she was confused by all
> >
DPLA is working on moving to a more RDF-aware stack, including Marmotta[1]
as a triplestore, Linked Data Platform server, and Linked Data cache layer.
You can check out our data model[2], which we use as a common format for
special collections/archives/museum metadata aggregated from our partners.
night and the booking website says nothing is
> > > available (Sunday through Tuesday was OK). Could someone please nudge
> > the
> > > Hilton and get some more rooms added to the block, particularly for
> > > Wednesday night?
> > >
> > > Many thank
hoping to see you in Portland,
Tom Johnson, on behalf of the PDX host committee
b of
communicating earlier in the process, but I hope the community can help us
invite anyone who may be uncertain that Code4Lib is a place for them.
- Tom
On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Tom Johnson wrote:
> We're working hard to make sure that those scare quotes drop off of
> "
; >> > I just tried to check my hotel reservation that I made through the
> >>link
> >> on
> >> > the registration page with the hotel directly and they couldn’t find
> >>my
> >> > reservation - and now they claim to be out of rooms.
>
RV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Registration for Code4Lib 2015 in Portland Oregon
> is NOW OPEN!
>
> I just tried to check my hotel reservation that I made through the link on
> the registration page with the hotel directly and they couldn’t find my
> reservation - and now the
d that day,
Monday-Wednesday nights are still very available.
On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Tom Johnson wrote:
> I'm told we're not currently out of block space for any of Sunday-Thursday
> nights.
>
> If you're having trouble, calling the hotel directly is probably
exible thus far, and I get the
impression they would be glad if we booked them solid.
On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Tom Johnson wrote:
> > Any chance we could get in touch with the hotel? It might not be that
> the hotel is booked up, but rather that it won't allow us to order t
here:
> > >> http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Preconference_Proposals
> > >>
> > >> Code4Lib plans to offer on-site childcare in 2015. Please let us know
> > >>how
> > >> many children you expect to bring with you and their ages at the time
> > of
> > >> registration. We are seeking sponsors to offset childcare costs, but
> > for
> > >> now, you should plan for $200/child/day for a 0-2 year old and $100
> > for
> > >>a
> > >> 3+ year old.
> > >>
> > >> There are also a variety of social activities around Code4Lib -
> > please
> > >> visit http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Social_Activities for more
> > >> information about the Craft Brew Drinkup, the Newcomer Dinners and a
> > >>list
> > >> of a variety of events scheduled that week.
> > >>
> > >> We're really looking forward to having all of you join us in Portland
> > >>this
> > >> February.
> > >>
> > >> The Local Program Planning Committee
> > >>
> > >> Evviva Weinraub
> > >> Tom Johnson
> > >> Ryan Wick
> > >> Trey Terrell
> > >> Mike Eaton
> > >> Hui Zhang
> > >>
> >
>
heir ages at the time
> of
> >> registration. We are seeking sponsors to offset childcare costs, but
> for
> >> now, you should plan for $200/child/day for a 0-2 year old and $100
> for
> >>a
> >> 3+ year old.
> >>
> >> There are also a variety of social activities around Code4Lib -
> please
> >> visit http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Social_Activities for more
> >> information about the Craft Brew Drinkup, the Newcomer Dinners and a
> >>list
> >> of a variety of events scheduled that week.
> >>
> >> We're really looking forward to having all of you join us in Portland
> >>this
> >> February.
> >>
> >> The Local Program Planning Committee
> >>
> >> Evviva Weinraub
> >> Tom Johnson
> >> Ryan Wick
> >> Trey Terrell
> >> Mike Eaton
> >> Hui Zhang
> >>
>
Conference information and the draft schedule are now available at the
conference page:
http://code4lib.org/conference/2015
Registration opens at 9 am PST on Monday.
See you in Portland!
If you want to give more, we'd take it. ;)
On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 1:41 PM, Cary Gordon wrote:
> Crazy low, but who am I to complain?
>
> > On Dec 5, 2014, at 1:08 PM, Tom Johnson
> wrote:
> >
> > We're pinning it to $175 for main conference registration
e they will process the travel request so it would be helpful
> to know.
>
> On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 6:54 PM, Tom Johnson <
> johnson.tom+code4...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I'll update the conference page to include all of the below:
> >
> > 1. The block r
I'll update the conference page to include all of the below:
1. The block rate for the conference hotel is $129/night for a single or
double. That rate is available Sunday through Thursday nights, and the
link/info for the hotel rate will be included in the registration form.
2. The registration
ver: Penn State University
Bronze: LYRASIS, UC San Diego, Blacklight
Sponsor: Cherry Hill Company, ArchiveSpace
Scholarships: Equinox, Angel Fund (currently ~$1700), [an individual
community member who put up $1000!]
*conversations in progress excluded for maximum shame
[apologies for crosspost to code
o.com/projects/code4lib-angel-fund/x/2903483
- Tom
On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Tom Johnson <
johnson.tom+code4...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I can confirm that contributions are tax deductible, and the host
> committee will send a letter to each contributor after the close of the
> campa
I can confirm that contributions are tax deductible, and the host committee
will send a letter to each contributor after the close of the campaign with
the details.
- Tom
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 3:33 PM, Francis Kayiwa wrote:
> On 11/17/14 5:11 PM, Cary Gordon wrote:
>
>> I wouldn't eschew maki
ast one more scholarship
> recipient to the Diversity pool. What does this mean for you dear reader?
> It is our hope that not much. It is our hope that you can donate to make
> this happen.
> >
> > http://igg.me/p/code4lib-angel-fund/x/9163101
> >
> > Thanks for sp
; Committees
>
> Quick question for those planning to attend Code4Lib 2015 - Would the
> availability of childcare make a difference in your being able to attend?
> If so I'll propose and lead a childcare committee (seeing as I'm almost
> local to it.)
>
>
> On Aug 1
Feb. 9-12. See you in Portland!
http://code4lib.org/conference/2015
On Aug 12, 2014 6:52 PM, "Karen Coyle" wrote:
> Hi, Tom. I guess we've got OSU as the place, but what are the dates? - kc
>
> On 8/12/14, 3:35 PM, Tom Johnson wrote:
>
>> The 2015 Code4Lib annua
ward to c4l
> 2015.
>
> Christina
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 12, 2014, at 6:39 PM, Tom Johnson
> wrote:
> >
> > The 2015 Code4Lib annual conference may seem like a long way away, but
> it's
> > already time for various volunte
Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to help!
--
Tom Johnson
on behalf of the C4L15 PDX Team
Also from 2.2.2: "All metadata elements are optional and MAY be repeated."
Don't use
Source-Organization: nil
or
Source-Organization:
Simply omit any fields you don't wish to include in the bag. I believe the
python and ruby libraries both handle this correctly.
- Tom
On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at
Thanks Christina,
The bias you're talking about is a major hazard in tech jobs, where there
are too often broad, unexamined prejudices about what kinds of people are
technically skilled.
There's plenty of writing out there about the problems with hiring for
personality or "culture fit". I recomm
Code4Lib NZ++
I hope we'll see some of your contingent in Portland next year. Let the
list know if there's anything we can do to help or if you have any
questions. We're all making this up as we go along and want to help anyone
joining in.
On Apr 9, 2014 5:51 PM, "Roy Tennant" wrote:
> If it wer
with preferences state them?
Thanks!
Anna
On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 2:44 PM, Tom Johnson wrote:
> Thanks Becky!
>
> The local committee already has wheels turning. Trey Terrell, Ryan Wick,
> Hui Zhang, and I will all be in Raleigh, and happy to chat with you all
> about our plans fo
Thanks Becky!
The local committee already has wheels turning. Trey Terrell, Ryan Wick,
Hui Zhang, and I will all be in Raleigh, and happy to chat with you all
about our plans for next year.
Tom Johnson
Digital Applications Librarian
Oregon State University Libraries & Press
On Wed, Ma
l try to be available to answer questions and
hear your feedback. If our proposal is selected, we look forward to
working with the community to make 2015 a great conference.
- Tom Johnson
We use 4Store at Oregon State University. I recommend it as very easy to
put up.
I've gone so far as to launch it live in a 20 minute talk.
- Tom
On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Kevin Ford wrote:
> I'll second Richard on this. 4store is fairly quick to set up and get
> going. It comes wit
There certainly is.
We held a Code4Lib NW a few years ago in Portland. It was well attended. I
think it would be great we could get better organized about an annual(?)
event.
I've also been batting around the idea of doing a regional LODLAM Summit
event for the West/Northwest. I'm hoping to have
I also get a good response from that, Karen.
I've seen this error in the past when DNS doesn't resolve. Possibly you're
having connectivity issues.
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Kyle Banerjee wrote:
> What you've provided looks like it will work. My money is that the quotes
> and/or hyphens a
I'm just starting to work with it at Oregon State. We're considering using
it for document display in Hydra.
As Dave suggests, it's probably okay to just ask your questions.
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 2:01 PM, Robinson, Lakeisha <
lakeisha.robin...@yale.edu> wrote:
> Hello Everyone, is anybody usi
That doesn't sound like an easy answer at all! Given that we all try to
play nice with institutional funding, all you've said is that in an ideal
world some other group will have a similar mandate. It doesn't get us (in
all seriousness) anywhere. Hopefully our institutions have higher
preservation
+1 for status quo.
On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 9:43 AM, Rosalyn Metz wrote:
> well those three points become useful in the event of a tie. maybe i see
> that its a tie, and change my mind, remove the 1 point from austin and give
> it to raleigh. now raleigh has 2 more points than austin and you've
I would add that it generally does better for "realtime" applications. If
your index is updated often, ES *might* perform much better than Solr.
http://blog.socialcast.com/realtime-search-solr-vs-elasticsearch/
On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 12:18 PM, Ross Singer wrote:
> So the main advantages to ES
I'm using it, as detailed in Code4Lib journal--but not in production yet.
http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/7949
I'm also in the process of moving our DSpace statistics system to ES using
the system developed at Ohio State.
On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Christian Pietsch <
chr.pietsch+w
It took me a minute to find this--remembering it from when it made the
rounds a few years ago. "Falsehoods Programmers Believe About Names". It's
a useful reality check for anyone who thinks they can find and record
someone's "real name".
http://www.kalzumeus.com/2010/06/17/falsehoods-programmers-
Devon:
I don't think anyone is asking you to accommodate them in your choice of
tools or even approve of what they see as barriers. This conversation
started because of an understanding that the poetry folks *do want* to
accommodate others' needs and preferences. Taking that assumption in hand,
I
iality of advertising changes to a
> Github repository (and accepting them, for that matter) is pretty
> groundbreaking.
>
> - Ben
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Tom Johnson <
> johnson.tom+code4...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
> > > But while I get
> But while I get the argument for utility, there does seem to be
barrier-to-entry there for someone just wanting to submit a poem.
The original suggestion wasn't about utility, but about modes of writing.
Git repositories would make for poems which are easily shared, copied,
"forked", and merged
I think Karen is right in essence.
There *are* windows GUI clients. I haven't used them, and couldn't speak to
how easy they are to setup, understand, and use.
Something about Git (and GitHub) captures a hacker's spirit of sharing,
cooperation, and even the oft missing openness to criticism. Take
relevant: http://everything2.com/title/Ode+To+Lynx
I like Karen's proposal of establishing an oral tradition. But I've also
been thinking about version controlled poetry in github or on a wiki, and
hyperlinked/linked data poetry. For that matter, does IRC poetry count as
oral if the channel is unl
If you're interested using SKOS.
We are working up a system for DSpace name authority in SKOS/FOAF at Oregon
State. We have a simple django application prototype for editing the data,
and are working up a plugin for DSpace to access it over SPARQL. I'm
working on this substantially over the next w
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