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Going to ALA Annual? Consider signing up for our LITA preconference program. You'll get hands-on experience working with Bootstrap and Git!
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Junior Tidal
Assistant Professor
Web Services and Multimedia Librarian
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
300 Jay Street, Rm A434
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.260.5481
http://library.citytech.cuny.edu
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Let's Hack a Collaborative Library Website?<http://www.ala.org/lita/confere=
nces/annual/2015>
A LITA Preconference at 2015 ALA Annual<http://www.ala.org/lita/conferences=
/annual/2015>
Friday, June 26, 2015, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Register online for the ALA Annual Conference and add a LITA Preconference<=
http://alaac15.ala.org/register-now>
I<http://librarycodeyearig.github.io/ala2015_collaborative_website/>n this =
hackathon<http://librarycodeyearig.github.io/ala2015_collaborative_website/=
> attendees will learn to use the Bootstrap front-end framework and the Git=
version control system to create, modify and share code for a new library =
website. Expect a friendly atmosphere and a creative hands-on experience th=
at will introduce you to web literacy for the 21st century librarian. The m=
orning will consist of in-depth introductions to the tools, while the after=
noon will see participants split into working groups to build a single coll=
aborative library website.
What is Bootstrap<http://getbootstrap.com/>
Bootstrap is an open-source, responsive designed, and front-end web framewo=
rk that can be used to create complete website redesigns to rapid prototypi=
ng. It is useful for many library web applications, such as customizing Lib=
Guides (version 2) or creating responsive sites. This workshop will give at=
tendees a crash-course into the basics of what Bootstrap can do and how to =
code it. Attendees can work individually or in teams.
What is Git<http://git-scm.com/>
Git is an open-source software tool that allows you to manage drafts and co=
llaboratively work on projects - whether you=92re building a library app, w=
riting a paper, or organizing a talk. We will also talk about GitHub<http:/=
/github.com/>, a massively popular website that hosts git projects and has =
built-in features like issue tracking and simple web page hosting.
Additional resources
Bootstrap, LibGuides, & Potential Web Domination<http://www.iolug.org/blog/=
conferences/fall-2014-conference/> - Discussion of the use of Bootstrap at =
the Van Library, University of St. Francis
Libraries using Bootstrap example - Bradford County Public Library<http://b=
radfordcountyfl.gov/BCPL/index.html>
Library Code Year Interest Group<http://www.ala.org/lita/about/igs/codeyear=
/jnt-lcy> - This program was put together by the ALCTS/LITA Library Code Ye=
ar Interest Group which is devoted to supporting members who want to improv=
e their computer programming skills.
Presenters:
Kate Bronstad, Web Developer, Tisch Library, Tufts University
Kate is a librarian-turned-web developer for Tufts University=92s Tisch Lib=
rary<http://tischlibrary.tufts.edu/>. She works with git on a daily basis a=
nd teaches classes on git for the Boston chapter of Girl Develop It<https:/=
/www.girldevelopit.com/>. Kate is originally from Austin, TX and has a MSIS=
from UT-Austin.
Heather J Klish, Systems Librarian, Tufts University
Heather is the Systems Librarian in University Library Technology at Tufts =
University. Heather has an MLS from Simmons College.
Junior Tidal, New York City College of Technology
Junior is the Multimedia and Web Services Librarian and Assistant Professor=
for the Ursula C. Schwerin Library at the New York City College of Technol=
ogy, City University of New York<http://library.citytech.cuny.edu/>. His re=
search interests include mobile web development, usability, web metrics, an=
d information architecture. He has published in the Journal of Web Libraria=
nship, OCLC Systems & Services, Computers in Libraries, and code4Lib Journa=
l. He has written a LITA guide entitled Usability and the Mobile Web<http:/=
/www.worldcat.org/title/usability-and-the-mobile-web-a-lita-guide/oclc/8997=
38173> published by ALA TechSource. Originally from Whitesburg, Kentucky, h=
e has earned a MLS and a Master=92s in Information Science from Indiana Uni=
versity.
Registration:
Rates:
LITA Member $235 (coupon code: LITA2015)
ALA Member $350
Non-Member $380
How-to
To register for any of these events, you can include them with your initial=
conference registration or add them later using the unique link in your em=
ail confirmation. If you don't have your registration confirmation handy, y=
ou can request a copy by emailing alaannual_at_compusystems.com<mailto:alaannu=
al_at_compusystems.com>. You also have the option of registering for a preconf=
erence only. To receive the LITA member pricing during the registration pro=
cess on the Personal Information page enter the discount promotional code: =
LITA2015
Register online for the ALA Annual Conference and add a LITA Preconference<=
http://alaac15.ala.org/register-now>
Call ALA Registration at 1-800-974-3084
Onsite registration will also be accepted in San Francisco.
Questions or Comments?
For all other questions or comments related to the course, contact LITA at =
(312) 280-4269 or Mark Beatty, mbeatty_at_ala.org<mailto:mbeatty_at_ala.org>
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ALA/LITA
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mbeatty_at_ala.org<mailto:mbeatty_at_ala.org>
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