[Koha] Koha Conference timing

[Joann Ransom]

I appreciate Chris's arguments and concede he has a point - as usual :)

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Brendan A. Gallagher <
info at bywatersolutions.com> wrote:

> Speaking as someone who sadly missed the most recent KohaCon - I don't want
> to have to wait another 2 years to be able to attend one.  I agree that I
> think they should be more often, giving those of us that missed the
> conference for some reason, a chance to go the following year.
>
> Brendan
>
> --
> Brendan A. Gallagher
> ByWater Solutions
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2010, at 3:15 PM, Chris Cormack wrote:
>
> > * Joann Ransom (jransom at library.org.nz) wrote:
> >>   Hi everyone,
> >>
> >>   I would like to put a plea out there that we do not hold Koha
> conferences
> >>   every year. I would much prefer every 2nd or even 3rd year. This is
> >>   because the KohaCon will always be held around the globe, which is
> what
> >>   makes it so fantastic, but that also makes it quite expensive. Many of
> us
> >>   are running on tight budgets and every 2nd or 3rd year is going to be
> much
> >>   more sustainable in terms of particpation than annually.
> >>
> > I disagree quite strongly.
> >
> > Some people couldnt make this year, maybe they can make next year. Some
> > of the people who made this year, cant make next year.
> > The project is so vibrant and changes so much, 2 years is too long in my
> > opinion. If we keep with the 6 month schedule that will be 4 major
> > releases between conferences.
> >
> > People don't have to attend them all, if you can only attend ever 2nd or
> > 3rd year, then so be it. But I think that that isnt a reason to only
> > hold them ever 2 years. It will actually make it less likely people can
> > attend one imho, and they will rotate around the world faster.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > --
> > Chris Cormack
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Joann Ransom RLIANZA
Head of Libraries,
Horowhenua Library Trust.

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