Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update

[John Fereira]

Ed Summers wrote:

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/


Thanks for posting this. I remember seeing the list from when I 
submitted my proposal but didn't save the link.


As a member of the planning committee for another conference that is 
taking place the week after Code4Lib I would recommend *not* 
procrastinating in getting a proposal submitted.


I've been on the planning committee for the past 5 JA-SIG conferences 
and in every case most wait until the last minute to submit their 
proposals and it causes a lot of grief among the planners as they wonder 
if they're going to get enough content to present the conference. It 
always works out in the end but it *still* causes a lot of grief for the 
conference planners.  What *has* helped us a lot is that several people 
have contacted us with an "intent to submit a proposal" as they wait for 
confirmation from their management that they might be able to attend. 
In the current economy there are a lot of higher ed institutions that 
are undergoing a lot of scrutiny on their travel budgets so I understand 
that many be reluctant to submit a proposal early.  In my case, I 
submitted a proposal early because I won't be allowed to travel to a 
conference unless I *am* presenting.  It's very likely that I won't be 
able to attend the JA-SIG conference even though I'm on the planning 
committee.

Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update

[Karen Schneider]

In deference to our colleagues in different time zones, I would say that the
latest we can interpret "Midnight on Sunday" the more respectful it is to
our participation in global efforts.

If that happens to help a few procrastinators in earlier timezones -- well,
it is what it is. :)

Karen G. Schneider
Community Librarian, Equinox Software

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:54 PM, Birkin James Diana
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

> 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!
>
>
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> Birkin James Diana
> Programmer, Integrated Technology Services
> Brown University Library
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>



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Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update

[Birkin James Diana]

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!


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Programmer, Integrated Technology Services
Brown University Library
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Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update

[Ed Summers]

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: 
>
> -Birkin
>
> ---
> Birkin James Diana
> Programmer, Integrated Technology Services
> Brown University Library
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update

[Gabriel Farrell]

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

[CODE4LIB] presentation proposals update

[Birkin James Diana]

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: 

-Birkin

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Birkin James Diana
Programmer, Integrated Technology Services
Brown University Library
[EMAIL PROTECTED]