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The first workshop that I attended was Mobile Apps – my UConn- Project Overview From the Ground Up. During that presentation and discussion I thought that it would be nice for me to create a list of computer software and coding languages that could be helpful for me to become familiar with to help in my work as a librarian. I would like to eventually create a list of useful resources that could help me to learn more technology related skills. When I first thought of making the list I had intended to learn all of the software and languages that were mentioned in workshops that seemed to be of great importance. At the end of the weekend, I know realize that what I learn will depend on what is necessary for my work. As was pointed out by one of my coworkers during an internship, you cannot learn everything.

Software and Coding Languages Mentioned During THATCamp that I Could Learn:

Phone Gap

Sencha Touch

Javascript

HTML5

Google Analytics

CSS

Eclipse

JQuery Mobile (not sure of spelling)

Omeka

TEI

Reflections:

At THATCamp, I was introduced to a large number of new topics in a short period of time. In addition to hearing of computer applications and languages that I was unfamiliar with I was able to learn about the many different digital humanities projects that people are working on. It was nice to discuss with people face-to-face and listen to detailed discussions. I am coming away from the unconference at the starting point of learning about digital humanities.

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THATCamp New England is a loosely run organization, but it does have some business to transact. I’d like to hold a session on Saturday to take care of some business. Ideally the following kinds of people would come:

• previous organizers of THATCamp New England
• anyone who is interested in organizing a future THATCamp New England
• and anyone who just wants to be in the loop

The main business to transact is to find the institution (or institutions) who want to hold THATCamp New England next fall or spring. There is no need for a firm commitment at this point, but if you’re interested, then you’ll want to get in line tomorrow.

The other business is to thinking about sustaining THATCamp NE from year to year. There are two things to keep in mind. First, the Mellon grant to CHNM that funds the central organization of THATCamp (i.e., Amanda French’s amazing efforts as chief THATCampista, and thatcamp.org) will be finished soon, and the central organization of what will follow is still being organized. This shouldn’t affect THATCamp NE too much, since we haven’t received Mellon money for a couple years, but we do need to make plans for continuity on our part and on how we can contribute back to the international organization. Second, our multiyear grant from NERCOMP which has provided the lion’s share of our funding for the past three years will run out after next year, and we need to make plans to continue sustainable funding. It would be great if people with connections at their institutions could help make plans for raising funds (we don’t require much).

I hope we can wrap up this business very quickly (let’s say no more than half an hour) and move on to other sessions.

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Our first post was entitled, “Look What Is In Storrs For You”! And we weren’t kidding. We might be in the semi-rural area of Storrs, CT. But there’s been a lot of change in and around UConn. While you’re at THATCamp, we hope you’ll join us for tours of the Scholar’s Collaborative and the Imagination Station. We also hope you’ll take a moment for a social breat at one of the great new venues in and around UConn.

Yup…. there is a Downtown Storrs! There’s several restaurants like Moe’s or Dog Lane Cafe. You can also find frozen yoghurt and sweets. There’s a new building just being finished, which I hear will also have an Asian fusian restaurant among other things.

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We’re getting ready for another amazing unconference here at the University of Connecticut. Our first tweet went out telling THATCamp folks that Registration is open. Remember to follow us on #thatcampne.

We have some exciting news to share with you! Dan Cohen, the Executive Director of the Digital Public Library of America has just confirmed to be our Keynote Speaker for THATCamp New England 2013! You can read more about Dan at his blog.

During the next couple of weeks, we’ll be adding content to our schedule and proposals. Definitely keep an eye on the great workshops coming your way.

Do you have an idea for THATCamp New England? Go to our Propose page and add your the title and summary of your proposal. Don’t forget to add your name, title, affiliation.

Thanks for visiting and come back soon!

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THATCamp New England is back this Fall 2013 for another amazing unconference! Join us this coming October 18 and 19, 2013 at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.

Registration is now open! Check out our Register page.

Do you already have an idea that you want to share with your fellow campers at THATCamp New England? Great! You can register and then post your proposal. Remember to include the title of your topic, a short description, and your name, title and affiliation.

Feel the urge to tweet about us already? Reach out at #THATCampNE.

More details on the way…