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4 March 2008
The New Library 2.0 Gang
Posted by Richard Wallis at March 4, 2008 06:11 PM
I'm often asked when we are going to bring back the regular Library 2.0 Gang podcast show, especially after the special we did on Roy Tennant's Library Software Manifesto, back in December.
The great news is that the Gang will be back - this month! The first show in a new improved regular Talis Library 2.0 Gang series is being recorded this week and, subject to technical wizardry, should be heading towards a podcast player near you, next week.
The format of the show will be a regular, same time every month, round-table podcast. As chair I will be joined by several contributors drawn from a pool of regulars from the world of libraries, to discuss the topics of the day. Each month we will be joined a guest relevant to one of the topics under discussion.
The topics for the first show will be influenced by issues raised at the recent code4lib 2008 conference in Portland Oregon, such as The Open Library, ILS APIs, and new approaches to cataloguing.
Invitations for regular contributors have been sent far and wide, including well known names from organisations such as LibraryThing, Library Journal, OCLC, LibLime, SirsiDynix, and Care Affiliates - many of whom have already responded positively.
I am also pleased to announce that The Library 2.0 Gang is to be syndicated through LibraryJournal.com to reach an even wider audience of Gang devotees.
This won't just be a one way affair. Beyond being your regular monthly update on the topics of the day, we want you to get involved. On the first show you will hear me appealing for your ideas for topics and guests for following shows. Ask the gang a question - email me your questions, lighthearted or on the big topics of the day. I hope to include questions from listeners in every show. I will be setting up a Talis Library 2.0 Gang email address for your contributions, but in the meantime you can contact me direct - richard.wallis@talis.com.
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