Basic? Seriously? I mean, the very first language I learned, in the early
1980s, was BASIC. But come on. If you can find a person to write the
chapter I want to take them out behind the barn and, well, do them some
serious damage. Interpret that however you wish.
Roy


On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 8:08 PM, Ashley Blewer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Passing this along because it seems relevant to the interests of many on
> this list!
>
> See ya tomorrow or on the internet,
>
> - Ashley
>
> Fwd:
> This is a call for book chapters for  A Librarian’s Introduction to
> Programming Languages to be published  by ALA/ Neal-Schuman Publishing.
>
> This book will look at a variety of programming languages with the intent
> to familiarize readers with the reasons for using each language. The book
> will cover practical, real world examples to illustrate how a specific
> language can be used to enhance library services and resources.
>
> The target audience includes current practitioners, administrators,
> educators, and students.
>
> Some potential topics to be included in the book are below.
>
> ● Basic
> ● C#
> ● Java
> ● Javascript
> ● Perl
> ● Python
> ● Ruby
>
> We are also interested in other topics. For more information email the
> editors:
> Ron Brown [log in to unmask] and Beth Thomsett-Scott
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Apologies for cross posting.
>
> Please feel free to share this announcement with other listservs and
> interested parties.
>
>
>
> --
> Ashley Blewer
> Fox Movietone Collection Project Cataloging Manager
> Moving Image Research Collections
> University of South Carolina
> 803.403.5013
>