+1 for local groups on Meetup.com. In DC, I went to a couple Python Meetups. In LA, I participate with several Meetup groups for Django, Datavis, JavaScript, DevOps, etc.
I used to be a member of the ACM, but did not renew my membership since there was nothing of value in it for me. By working at an academic library, I can read the journals for free already.
Joshua Gomez
Library Systems Programmer
University of Southern California
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From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Rosalyn Metz <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 9:31 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] outside of libraryland,
I've also been a part of Refresh and I loved the community. I also used
meetup.com to find some good organizations. In Boston that's how I found
CloudCamp [1] and in DC that's how I found the DC Tech Meetup [2].
I've also found that just by getting involved in one organization, you end
up finding about so much more. One of the first CloudCamps I went to was
at Microsoft NERD [3] which has tons of events and I then began to troll
their website for events that I might find interesting. I also tried to
follow folks I met at the event on Twitter, that also put me in the know
about events that are going on.
[1] http://cloudcamp.org/
[2] http://www.meetup.com/DC-Tech-Meetup/
[3] http://microsoftnewengland.com/Events
On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 6:50 AM, Erin White <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Locally I've gotten really involved with our chapter of Refresh [1] and a
> User Experience meetup [2] as well as keeping up with the events at our
> local coworking space [3].
>
> I've found these groups super-helpful for connecting with other web folks
> in my area, keeping up with technology, and otherwise getting outside the
> bubble of libraryland. And I've been able to reach out to the community
> when we are hiring for technical positions, which has been useful in the
> past.
>
> [1] http://refreshingcities.com/
> [2] http://www.meetup.com/RichmondUX/
> [3] http://www.804rva.com/
>
>
> --
> Erin White
> Web Systems Librarian, VCU Libraries
> 804-827-3552 | [log in to unmask] | www.library.vcu.edu
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Amy Drayer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Dear Nate and other Code4Libbers:
> >
> > I was with NAGW for a while and am considering rejoining. You can check
> > them out at:
> > http://nagw.org/
> >
> > There is a fee involved though, so if you find them a good fit your
> > organization might be willing to cover it.
> >
> > In peace,
> >
> > Amy M. Drayer, MLIS
> > Senior IT Specialist, Web Developer
> > [log in to unmask]
> > http://www.puzumaki.com
> >
> >
> > > On Friday, March 14, 2014, Nate Hill <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > >
> > > > what coding and technology groups do people on this list belong to
> and
> > > find
> > > > valuable?
> > > > I'm curious about how code4lib overlaps (or doesn't) with other
> > domains.
> > > > thanks,
> > > > Nate
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Nate Hill
> > > > [log in to unmask] <javascript:;>
> > > > http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/
> > > > http://www.natehill.net
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cary Gordon
> > > The Cherry Hill Company
> > > http://chillco.com
> > >
> >
>
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