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Kawiu Marae trip at KohaCon

September 9th, 2010

Koha Conference attendees are invited to Levin on the 28th October for a very special event.

The Library Trust is honoured that Muaupoko, the tangata whenua or people of the land, are hosting us at Kawiu Marae following the Mayoral reception in Council chambers. This is a first for the Library Trust and the purpose of this post is to encourage Conference attendees to join us for what will be a very special evening.

We will be welcomed onto the Marae in a traditional manner. This will include the karanga where we are called on the Marae, a wero or taiaha challenge (to see if we come in peace), the laying down of koha, speeches, waiata (songs) a hakari or meal and kapa haka entertainment (singing, poi, haka). Information about the various components of the powhiri and what to expect can be found here.

There are also a few basic rules or tikanga which visitors will need to be aware of:

1. Do not sit on the tables anywhere,
2. Do not smoke or drink alcohol,
3. Do not throw food,
4. Do not pass food over anyones head.

The cost of the trip is $75 per person which includes return travel between Wellington and Levin, plus koha for our hosts and the entertainers.

Partners and children are very welcome to join us (no charge for kids). Prepayment and bookings are essential so we can confirm arrangements with our hosts. To book and pay online click here.

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8 Weeks ’til KohaCon – Are you registered?

September 1st, 2010

This message came across the mailing list today and so I’m sharing it with all of you who might not be on our list:

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Please forward this to lists or people who will be interested.

KohaCon10 starts on October 25th in Wellington, New Zealand. We have an exciting line up of speakers on a range of topics related to Koha and Open Source and Open Standards in libraries. See our programme for details.

http://www.kohacon10.org.nz/2010/program/

KohaCon10 is a free conference (that is right it will cost nothing for you to attend), but you still need to register to reserve your place.

Registrations from the international Koha community have been very strong. Over half of all available spaces are already taken.

If you have been holding off on the premise that you will have plenty of time to do this later, then please register now. Please do not rely on there being free spaces on the day.

Registration is quick and easy via the website. http://www.kohacon10.org.nz/2010/registration/

We look forward to seeing you in Wellington,

Russel Garlick
on behalf of the KohaCon10 Organising Committee

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What is KohaCon10?

KohaCon is an opportunity for the entire Koha community, librarians and developers alike, to come together, meet each other, swap ideas and learn something new.

The conference is split into 2 parts.

The community conference will be held over 3 days – 25-27th of October. This is not just a developer’s conference. There will be presentations from librarians and developers alike.

The second part of the conference is the Hackfest for Koha developers that will be held from 29th-31st of October.

For more information see our website http://www.kohacon10.org.nz.

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Koha Workshops Taught by the Doc Manager

May 1st, 2010

May 28, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 8, 2010
10:00 am	to	11:00 am
July 8, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
July 13, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
August 10, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
August 18, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
September 7, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
September 9, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
October 7, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
November 18, 2010
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm

I just thought you all might want to know about some upcoming Koha Classes I’m teaching as webinars. Not all of the below are free of cost, but that hasn’t stopped people from attending in the past.