I think the mugs are a great idea -- and thank you for your sponsorship!!!
Jean

Jean Rainwater
Brown University Library

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 6:28 AM, Richard Wallis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> We at Talis will be, as previously, sponsoring Code4lib next year - we are
> just finalising the details with our bean counters at the moment.
>
> In addition to that I would like to make a suggestion as to maybe adding to
> the memories of the event beyond the ritual wearing of the t-shirt upon
> returning to our home establishments.
>
> The consumption of hot beverages I suspect is an almost universal trait of
> the code4liber as we try to get the latest bit of perl, python, ruby, html,
> or javascript to behave as we intended it.  Wouldn't it be nice in those
> occasional dark and testing times to have a warm and comforting physical
> reminder that we are part of a global community of similar folks, focused on
> and passionate about technology & libraries.
>
> So...
>
> How about a Code4lib mug or similar beverage container.  Subject to the
> featuring of a simple Talis logo, we would be prepared to explore the
> possibility of funding the production of a Code4lib 2009 mug for every
> attendee, which could feature graphics such as the winning t-shirt design a
> Code4lib message, or logo if we have one in time.
>
> Just a suggestion - what do folks think?
>
> Richard Wallis, Talis.
>