This might be better for the planning list, but I think we do need a broader discussion about our normal approach to working with sponsors. We typically have not had sponsored events, and this has been purposeful in intent (last year was an exception; I don't believe the topic was brought up with the community).

-- jaf

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On Jun 14, 2011, at 8:54 AM, "Anjanette Young" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Excellent!
> 
> I've been kicking around ideas with Kyle about sponsorship. I noticed in the
> past that OCLC and DLF had sponsored pre-conference activities.  I'd
> appreciate more thoughts on walking the line between maximum exposure for
> sponsors and intrusiveness on conference attendees.
> 
> --Anj
> 
> On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Andrew Nagy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Anj - I just wanted to let you know that Serials Solutions is working
>> out
>> a plan to better support the conference.  We'd possibly like to sponsor an
>> evening event, we will have more information for you later in the summer.
>> 
>> Cheers
>> Andrew
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Anjanette Young <[log in to unmask]
>>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Code4Lib Seattle 2012 update.  Thanks to Elizabeth Duell of Orbis Cascade
>>> Alliance and Cary Gordon of chillco.com, we finally have a venue with
>>> adequate (hopefully) bandwidth and wireless access points, a reasonable
>>> food
>>> & beverage minimum, and chairs!  The Renaissance Hotel (515 Madison St.,
>>> Seattle, WA 98104) is located in the chilly heart of downtown Seattle,
>>> still
>>> close to the University district, but even closer to the restaurants,
>> bars,
>>> breweries and distilleries in the Belltown, Downtown, Pioneer Square, and
>>> Capitol Hill neighborhoods.
>>> 
>>> We could use lots of help, please consider volunteering for a committee:
>>> 
>>> http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2012_committees_sign-up_page
>>> 
>>> --Anj
>>> --
>>> Anjanette Young | Systems Librarian
>>> University of Washington Libraries
>>> Box 352900 | Seattle, WA 98195
>>> Phone: 206.616.2867
>>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Anjanette Young | Systems Librarian
> University of Washington Libraries
> Box 352900 | Seattle, WA 98195
> Phone: 206.616.2867