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Sorry, I only submit to conferences where the CFP is a Petrarchan sonnet. None of that Shakespearean "Sonnet 2.0" crap for me. --Casey On 11/28/07, D Chudnov <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Hear ye, hear ye, the deadline comes anon, > but we have yet to hear from most of you. > What hacks, pray tell, in IDEs o'er yon > might come forth with a demo, or two? > Time waits, but not for you. Who will anoint > the keynote speakers? Now, for their sake > we must act fast, and soon, you see, my point > is that the schedule blocks are open. Point Break > (and yes, I mean the movie) might could be > a way to pass two hours. But who will slake > the thirst that would remain 'twould not we see > another six propos'ls? Script this for rake: > Gather ideas, write one and send, or more, > a break point's been herewith reset - step o'er! > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Roy Tennant <[log in to unmask]> > Date: Oct 31, 2007 1:55 PM > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2008 Call for Proposals > To: [log in to unmask] > > > Code4lib 2008 Call for Proposals > > We are now accepting proposals for prepared talks for Code4lib 2008. > Code4lib 2008 is a loosely structured conference for library technologists > to commune, gather/create/share ideas and software, be inspired, and forge > collaborations. It is also an outgrowth of the Access HackFest, wrapped > into > a conference-like format. It is *the* event for technologists building > digital libraries and digital information systems, tools, and software. > > Prepared talks are 20 minutes, and must focus on one or more of the > following areas: > - "tools" (some cool new software, software library or integration > platform) > - "specs" (how to get the most out of some protocols, or proposals for new > ones) > - "challenges" (one or more big problems we should collectively address). > > The community will vote on proposals using the criteria of: > - usefulness > - newness > - geekiness > - diversity of topics. > > We cannot accept every prepared talk proposal, but multiple lightning talk > sessions will provide everyone who wishes to present with an opportunity > to > do so. > > Please send your name, email address, and proposal of no more than 75 > words > to code4libcon at googlegroups.com. The proposal deadline is November 30, > 2007, and proposers will be notified by December 14, 2007. >