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Evergreen Newsletter, April 2009
The newsletter for Evergreen open source library softwareÂ
Volume 2, Issue 4 — April, 2009
April Means it’s Almost May!
And you know what that means — it’s less than 50 days to the first-ever Evergreen International Conference! Read more about it below.
As a reminder, we will also post this newsletter to the Evergree [...]
Evergreen Conference Early Bird Deadl...
Dear folks, were you planning to register for the 2009 Evergreen International Conference and then realized the Early Bird deadline had slipped by? Or did you try to register last week and you ran into a glitch or two? Well, you’re in luck, because we just extended the Early Bird registration deadline to Monday, April 13!
So just mosey [...]
Evergreen Conference Early Bird Deadl...
Early bird registration for the Evergreen International Conference ends close of business tomorrow, Friday, April 3. Do not tarry, save $10 and register now at the NEW (note: I said NEW) conference web address:
http://www.lyrasis.org/evergreen
We have 18 great programs, two great keynotes (Jessamyn West and Joe Lucia), and a slew of user-gene [...]
Software Developer job, Seattle area,...
Interested in open source technologies, public libraries, and working with an agile team of software designers and developers? In this position, a software developer will work on site with public library staff and also work with Evergreen’s support and development company to assist in the development of the Evergreen Integrated Library [...]
Understanding Open Source Webinar rec...
Today’s webinar, Understanding Open Source, went smashingly, particularly with the assistance of Jason Etheridge (Evergreen developer, Equinox software) and Randy Metcalfe (Program director, eIFL-FLOSS). It was a big crowd (over 60 folks) and we moved through a lot of examples, comments, and questions. We truly had the luck o’ the [...]
Evergreen Newsletter, March, 2009
Volume 2, Issue 3 — March, 2009 … The newsletter for the Evergreen community!
Evergreen International Conference May 20-22, 2009
Evergreen: A Perfect Color for St. Patrick’s Day!
‘Tis the luck o’ the Irish to be an Evergreen user! As a reminder, we will post this newsletter to the Evergreen general discussion li [...]
Webinar on Webinars slides and record...
The Webinar on Webinars was a lot of fun! Thanks to the folks on the PUBLIB discussion list who gave it the thumbs-up and encouraged me to do it. Consider this one more way to share information with our communities of interest — including Evergreen, of course!
I’ve pasted in the slides, and here’s a link to the video. Bon [...]
Understanding Open Source Webinar Res...
I missed that the previously scheduled (and since canceled) webinar on open source had been announced on this blog (and I put it there…).Hence:
Note new date and time!
Understanding Open Source, Tues, March 17, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Join us for a Webinar on March 17 about open source software! Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
http [...]
Mini-podcast with Jessamyn West, keyn...
(Cross-posted to the Evergreen blog, list, and Facebook group.) Hear this very short podcast of Jessamyn West on the value of open source software in libraries — a quick preview of Jessamyn’s talk at the upcoming Evergreen International Conference, May 20-22 in Athens, Georgia.
Coming soon: a short recording of Joe Lucia, our othe [...]
Evergreen conference program proposal...
Program proposals for Evergreen International Conference 2009 are due Monday, March 2. We’ve seen some great proposals flow in, but we’re looking and hoping for more. Send yours in!
Please don’t worry about the category — a really good program will find a home. I’m at the Code4Lib 2009 conference right now R [...]
Program drivers wanted: Why Evergreen...
We on the Evergreen Conference planning committee have had some very good questions about the conference programs, and I’ll quote one (almost) verbatim:
“Would attending this first Evergreen conference likely be useful for someone who doesn’t use Evergreen now, but would like a sort-of crash-course? I’m more int [...]
Registration Opens for Evergreen Inte...
Registration opened today for the Evergreen International Conference, May 20-22, 2009, to be held in the charming, fun, affordable college town of Athens, Georgia, a straight shot from Atlanta’s hub airport.
To register see the conference website, http://solinet.net/evergreen or go directly to the registration page.
If you don’t h [...]
Evergreen Conference Program Proposal...
We’re seeing some excellent program proposals float in for the first-ever Evergreen International Conference, May 20-22 2009 (see http://solinet.net/evergreen), and yes, we are planning on two half-day “hackfest” sessions on producing documentation. We’ve also had some questions:
* How do I submit a program proposal? A [...]
Webinars on Craftsman, Open Source
NOTE:
The Craftsman webinar was canceled until further notice;
The Open source webinar was rescheduled to March 17.
Sorry ’bout that!
– Karen / Equinox / 3-11-09
(Original post follows)
You are cordially invited to two Evergreen webinars, “Introducing Craftsman,” 3/4/09, and “Understanding Open Source,” 3/ [...]
Evergreen Newsletter, February 2009
The newsletter for Evergreen open source library software
Volume 2, Issue 2 February, 2009
See you at the Evergreen International Conference May 20-22, 2009 http://solinet.net/evergreen
Conversation Hearts!
As a reminder, we will post this newsletter to the Evergreen general discussion list (see all Evergreen lists at http://evergreen-ils.org [...]
Evergreen Conference: Programs Wanted
In several days we’re going to do all-out publicity for the Evergreen International Conference, May 20-22 in Athens, Georgia (Conference website: http://solinet.net/evergreen).
. Honestly, we’re just nailing down hotel rooms first (nice places at great rates, btw).
Meanwhile, it’s not too early to start thinking about — [...]
Joe Lucia and Jessamyn West to keynot...
We are delighted to announce that Jessamyn West and Joe Lucia will be keynote speakers at the first-ever Evergreen International Conference, May 20-22 at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia!
(See the conference website for developing information — early-bird registration opens February 18, and we’re signing hotel contracts as we [...]
ALA Midwinter 2009: Snowy but Warm
Shae doing Demos
Originally uploaded by Evergreen Open Source ILS
It was snowy but warm in Denver — icy streets, snow that Brad claimed was going sideways (yeah, right…) and air cold enough to make our noses run. But it was also a warm experience, due to the many Evergreen users, followers, and interested folks who stopped [...]
Evergreen Newsletter, January 2009
The newsletter for Evergreen open source library software
Volume 2, Issue 1 — January, 2009
Double the fun!
As a reminder, we will post this newsletter to the Evergreen general discussion list (see all Evergreen lists) and to the Evergreen blog. Cross-posting and forwarding is encouraged.
In This Issue…
Evergreen Out and About, [...]
Get Up, Stand Up: Participate in the ...
Attention, Evergreen users/followers/consider-ers! Step up to the plate and participate in the Perceptions 2008 International Library Automation Survey, produced by library-automation industry pundit Marshall Breeding.
Marshall’s 2007 survey received “a total of 1,779 individuals from 47 different countries.” That’s a [...]