What
South Central States Fedora Users Group Meeting.
The meeting will include:
presentations on current implementations and work underway at peer institutions
discussion for users considering the tool
- conversations intended to foster collaboration among users and in support of the Fedora project
We will be asking for attendees to present upon their various projects in either long or short sessions.
Who
We welcome anyone in the region both currently using Fedora or considering using Fedora for the management of digital assets as a repository or archive. This meeting is for all ranges of technical skill level.
This is a free event. Online registration is coming soon.
When
23-24 August
Day 1: Tentatively 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day 2: Tentatively 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Start and end times are subject to change depending on schedule. See Agenda below.
Where
Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University
202 Olsen Blvd.
College Station, TX 77843
Directions/Parking
- From Raymond Stotzer Parkway/University Drive/FM 60, turn toward campus onto Olsen Blvd.
- Take first right into Lot 72.
Parking for Individuals with Disabilities
- Disabled parking spaces are available.
- For more information consult Transportation Services’ page on Parking for Customers with Disabilities.
Transportation
- Texas A&M Campus Bus Routes: http://transport.tamu.edu/busroutes/
- Ground Shuttle - Routes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to College Station: https://www.groundshuttle.com
- Ride-share services: Uber, Lyft
Attendees
Presentations (Tentative)
Sean Watkins (UH) and Ed Veal (HPL): Avalon updates
James Creel (Texas A&M): PCDM, IIIF and Mirador for exhibiting structured content
Dustin Slater (UT): Islandora updates
Ryan Steans (TDL): SCSFUG collaborative engagement
Lodging
The Hilton College Station offers a state rate and is walking distance from various dining options. They also provide a shuttle to various locations in town.
Other options on University Drive include Aloft, Hyatt Place, and Holiday Inn Express.
Dining
The University Drive and Texas Avenue corridors