[CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
(resending - original was rejected by listserv for being too similar to a completely dissimilar message I sent about a week ago) Hi gang, code4libbers in the New England area are cordially invited to express their interest in and opinions on a regional gathering, shape and size TBD. So far our motives are vague and our means are humble (a single wiki page), but you gotta start somewhere, right? If you live in the Northeast and don't want to wait until the real thing in Providence, Feb 2009, make yourself known at http://ne.code4lib.org/wiki/. --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
In general, do members think it's best—most popular but also most productive— to meet at a *hub* or somewhere off the beaten path? If the former, it's Boston all the way, right? If the latter, Portland, Maine is a really nice place to meet, and I can put a bunch of you up at the LibraryThing house. :) T On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 6:10 AM, Jay Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (resending - original was rejected by listserv for being too similar > to a completely dissimilar message I sent about a week ago) > > Hi gang, > > code4libbers in the New England area are cordially invited to express > their interest in and opinions on a regional gathering, shape and size > TBD. So far our motives are vague and our means are humble (a single > wiki page), but you gotta start somewhere, right? > > If you live in the Northeast and don't want to wait until the real > thing in Providence, Feb 2009, make yourself known at > http://ne.code4lib.org/wiki/. > > --jay > -- Check out my library at http://www.librarything.com/profile/timspalding
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Tim Spalding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In general, do members think it's best—most popular but also most > productive— to meet at a *hub* or somewhere off the beaten path? > > If the former, it's Boston all the way, right? If the latter, > Portland, Maine is a really nice place to meet, and I can put a bunch > of you up at the LibraryThing house. :) Boston works well for me. Portland too. The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and 90), b) has a lot of campuses that might be able to lend us a space or two, c) those spaces might already have projectors and such, d) it has a large number of bars and cafes. Of course you can say most of those things about Boston as well. Being located in Boston myself, it's all pretty easy for me. As per code4lib custom, we should probably end up putting it to a vote once folks have had a chance to chime in with offers/suggestions. Location ideas that come attached to actual, arranged hosting offers will be most welcome. --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 2:00 PM, Jay Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's > central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and > 90) ...and if you are willing to bend the interpretation of "NE" to mean not just New England, but North East, there might be a few of us across the border in New York state who might be tempted to join in the fun. In which case the Northampton/Amherst locale would have extra appeal. Keith
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
The Forbes Library in Northampton is the only library in the country still using Cutter's original system. We could have a field trip Tim On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 2:25 PM, Keith Jenkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 2:00 PM, Jay Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's >> central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and >> 90) > > ...and if you are willing to bend the interpretation of "NE" to mean > not just New England, but North East, there might be a few of us > across the border in New York state who might be tempted to join in > the fun. In which case the Northampton/Amherst locale would have > extra appeal. > > Keith > -- Check out my library at http://www.librarything.com/profile/timspalding
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
Keith Jenkins wrote: On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 2:00 PM, Jay Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and 90) ...and if you are willing to bend the interpretation of "NE" to mean not just New England, but North East, there might be a few of us across the border in New York state who might be tempted to join in the fun. In which case the Northampton/Amherst locale would have extra appeal. Allow me to echo Keiths sentiment (and not just because we work in the same building). At Cornell we are doing active development (I am one of the developers) on our "Campus Library Gateway". Cornell has 20 unit libraries, almost all of which with their own web presence, including Mann Library (where Keith and I work). The Mann Library web site is also being retooled in Drupal.
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
New England folks (& those who might join us): Could you please mark your availability? http://whenisgood.net/necode4lib/2008 Tim wrote: > The Forbes Library in Northampton is the only library in the country still > using Cutter's original system. We could have a field trip We could meet there, in fact. Forbes has a Community Meeting Room for rent (holds up to 50 chairs, has LCD projector): http://forbeslibrary.org/policies/meeting-room.shtml It would be free or cheap during normal business hours (includes Fri & Sat 9-5): http://forbeslibrary.org/about/info.shtml One of the Five College (Amherst/Northampton area) may also have space. I talked about Code4Lib2008 highlights to a small group of 5C folks today, who seemed very interested. I've added Forbes & Five College possibilities to the other locations on our wiki. Thanks! -Jodi PS: For WhenIsGood results or to add dates, check links from http://ne.code4lib.org/wiki/ Dates to keep in mind: OCLC/NYPL Labs Hackfest: Fri 11/7 & Sat 11/8 (NYC) DLF: Weds-Fri 11/12-14 (Providence) Thanksgiving: 11/27
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
I live in Boston. Never been to Portland, but would love to visit. Lived in Northampton for 7 years, and am always looking for an excuse to visit the valley. So yeah, like, whatever. :) -- Michael B. Klein Digital Initiatives Technology Librarian Boston Public Library (617) 859-2391 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: Jay Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: "Code for Libraries " > > Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:00:46 -0400 > To: "Code for Libraries " > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering > > On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Tim Spalding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> In general, do members think it's bestmost popular but also most >> productive to meet at a *hub* or somewhere off the beaten path? >> >> If the former, it's Boston all the way, right? If the latter, >> Portland, Maine is a really nice place to meet, and I can put a bunch >> of you up at the LibraryThing house. :) > > Boston works well for me. Portland too. > > The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's > central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and > 90), b) has a lot of campuses that might be able to lend us a space or > two, c) those spaces might already have projectors and such, d) it has > a large number of bars and cafes. > > Of course you can say most of those things about Boston as well. Being > located in Boston myself, it's all pretty easy for me. As per code4lib > custom, we should probably end up putting it to a vote once folks have > had a chance to chime in with offers/suggestions. Location ideas that > come attached to actual, arranged hosting offers will be most welcome. > > --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
It's too bad we don't have big budgets, or we could have the New England meeting in, say, Maui. T On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 10:17 AM, Klein, Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I live in Boston. Never been to Portland, but would love to visit. Lived in > Northampton for 7 years, and am always looking for an excuse to visit the > valley. So yeah, like, whatever. :) > > -- > Michael B. Klein > Digital Initiatives Technology Librarian > Boston Public Library > (617) 859-2391 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> From: Jay Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Reply-To: "Code for Libraries " >> >> Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:00:46 -0400 >> To: "Code for Libraries " >> >> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering >> >> On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Tim Spalding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> In general, do members think it's best‹most popular but also most >>> productive‹ to meet at a *hub* or somewhere off the beaten path? >>> >>> If the former, it's Boston all the way, right? If the latter, >>> Portland, Maine is a really nice place to meet, and I can put a bunch >>> of you up at the LibraryThing house. :) >> >> Boston works well for me. Portland too. >> >> The reasons I threw the Northampton/Amherst area out there are a) it's >> central to a lot of NE and is on or near the major highways (91 and >> 90), b) has a lot of campuses that might be able to lend us a space or >> two, c) those spaces might already have projectors and such, d) it has >> a large number of bars and cafes. >> >> Of course you can say most of those things about Boston as well. Being >> located in Boston myself, it's all pretty easy for me. As per code4lib >> custom, we should probably end up putting it to a vote once folks have >> had a chance to chime in with offers/suggestions. Location ideas that >> come attached to actual, arranged hosting offers will be most welcome. >> >> --jay > -- Check out my library at http://www.librarything.com/profile/timspalding
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Tim Spalding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's too bad we don't have big budgets, or we could have the New > England meeting in, say, Maui. +1 In other news, a total of three people have indicated their availability so far on the When Is Good page. Is everyone being lazy or are we witnessing a Web2.0 UI FAIL? All together now, http://whenisgood.net/necode4lib/2008 --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
The location effects when I am available. For instance, due to costs, if it is in Boston, I am probably never available. If it is in Western Mass, I can make it any day of the week [1], while if it is further east, I am probably only available on a Monday or Friday because I can't justify the added time off for travel. Edward Jay Luker wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Tim Spalding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's too bad we don't have big budgets, or we could have the New England meeting in, say, Maui. +1 In other news, a total of three people have indicated their availability so far on the When Is Good page. Is everyone being lazy or are we witnessing a Web2.0 UI FAIL? All together now, http://whenisgood.net/necode4lib/2008 --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Edward M. Corrado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The location effects when I am available. For instance, due to costs, if it > is in Boston, I am probably never available. If it is in Western Mass, I can > make it any day of the week [1], while if it is further east, I am probably > only available on a Monday or Friday because I can't justify the added time > off for travel. Hi Ed, OK, point taken. I was working under the assumption that the date and day-of-week might constrain or influence where we can meet--which of course it could--but maybe it would be easier to pick the spot 1st and _then_ confirm that we can actually book the place. Going by what's been added to the wiki page, the locations that seem to have the highest degree of confirm-ability are: * Northampton, MA - location provided by Forbes library * Portland, ME - location provided or arranged by LibraryThing or jonvw @ UofSM * Concord, NH - location arranged by Mr. Bisson Let's not get to the +1/-1's just yet though. Boston belongs in that list too, but no one's stepped forward yet and committed to arranging or providing a space (/me nudges mbklien). --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
Jay Luker wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Edward M. Corrado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The location effects when I am available. For instance, due to costs, if it is in Boston, I am probably never available. If it is in Western Mass, I can make it any day of the week [1], while if it is further east, I am probably only available on a Monday or Friday because I can't justify the added time off for travel. Hi Ed, OK, point taken. I was working under the assumption that the date and day-of-week might constrain or influence where we can meet--which of course it could--but maybe it would be easier to pick the spot 1st and _then_ confirm that we can actually book the place. Well, I guess it is kind of a chicken and the egg. Each effects each other. Either way, don't let my hem-hauling about getting to New England slow you down... after all, I'm not in or from New England. Edward Going by what's been added to the wiki page, the locations that seem to have the highest degree of confirm-ability are: * Northampton, MA - location provided by Forbes library * Portland, ME - location provided or arranged by LibraryThing or jonvw @ UofSM * Concord, NH - location arranged by Mr. Bisson Let's not get to the +1/-1's just yet though. Boston belongs in that list too, but no one's stepped forward yet and committed to arranging or providing a space (/me nudges mbklien). --jay
Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering
We could swing something here just about any day of the week, but it has to be during library hours. That means we're outta here by 9pm Monday through Thursday, or 5pm Friday through Sunday. -- Michael B. Klein Digital Initiatives Technology Librarian Boston Public Library (617) 859-2391 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: Jay Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: "Code for Libraries " > > Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 14:39:11 -0400 > To: "Code for Libraries " > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] New England code4lib gathering > > On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Edward M. Corrado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: >> The location effects when I am available. For instance, due to costs, if it >> is in Boston, I am probably never available. If it is in Western Mass, I can >> make it any day of the week [1], while if it is further east, I am probably >> only available on a Monday or Friday because I can't justify the added time >> off for travel. > > Hi Ed, > > OK, point taken. I was working under the assumption that the date and > day-of-week might constrain or influence where we can meet--which of > course it could--but maybe it would be easier to pick the spot 1st and > _then_ confirm that we can actually book the place. > > Going by what's been added to the wiki page, the locations that seem > to have the highest degree of confirm-ability are: > > * Northampton, MA - location provided by Forbes library > * Portland, ME - location provided or arranged by LibraryThing or jonvw @ > UofSM > * Concord, NH - location arranged by Mr. Bisson > > Let's not get to the +1/-1's just yet though. Boston belongs in that > list too, but no one's stepped forward yet and committed to arranging > or providing a space (/me nudges mbklien). > > --jay
