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
Fedora workshops led by Fedora experts and developers
- 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. There will also be training available, delivered by the DuraSpace Fedora team.
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, registration is required.
Registration closed.
When
11-12 January
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
M.D. Anderson Library, University of Houston – Houston, TX
Rooms 10G & 10F, Basement level
Map: http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/maps-directions/floor-maps/basement
Come in through the main entrance, go straight past the service desk and take the spiral staircase or elevator down one level.
University of Houston Campus Map: http://www.uh.edu/maps/
Directions
M.D. Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston, TX 77204
http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/maps-directions
Parking
http://www.uh.edu/visitors/visitor-parking/
Transportation
Attendees
Draft Agenda
Tuesday evening, 7:00 PM we’ll be meeting for dinner at The Flying Saucer for a casual meet up.
Day 1 (Wed, January 11)
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
| 9:00-10:00 | Registration & Coffee | |
| 10:00-10:15 | Welcome Remarks | Dean Lisa German |
| 10:15-11:00 | State of Fedora | David Wilcox |
| 11:00-11:45 | Avalon Update | Jon Dunn |
| 11:45-12:00 | Housekeeping | |
| 12:00-1:30 | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:30-2:15 | Presentation (A&M) | |
| 2:15-3:00 | Presentation (UH) | |
| 3:00-3:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 3:30-4:15 | Lightning Talks |
|
| 4:15-5:00 | Presentation (UT Austin) | |
| 6:30 | Dinner: El Tiempo Navigation 2814 Navigation Blvd Houston, TX 77003 |
Day 2 (Thurs, January 12)
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:15 | Coffee | All |
| 9:15 - 10:00 | SCSFUG Collaborative Engagement | Ryan Steans |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Breakout Discussions | All |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 - 12:00 | Introduction to Fedora | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Data Modeling and PCDM | |
| 2:00 - 2:15 | Break | |
| 2:15 - 3:00 | Integrations and import/export | |
| 3:00 - 3:15 | Wrap-up and discussion | All |
Minutes from discussions
Other Information
https://www.visithoustontexas.com/
Lodging
- Hampton Inn Houston Downtown
- Special $135 University of Houston Rate
- For online reservations, use this link to receive the special rate
- For phone reservations, mention the University of Houston rate
- $30/night parking, but other nearby parking options: Downtown Parking Map
- On METRORail Purple Line to UH
- Special $135 University of Houston Rate
- Hilton University of Houston, the UH on-campus hotel, has limited availability 1/10 and is sold out 1/11-12
- Other nearby hotels, Airbnb, etc.
Dining
- On-campus options (hours vary):
- Eric's Restaurant
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- McAlister's Deli
- Student Center:
- Starbucks
- McDonald's
- Chick-fil-A Express
- Near Calhoun Lofts:
