[DPLAsteering] DPLAFest - invitation only events?

Tue Mar 29 11:14:47 EDT 2016

Do we know any more about meetings we can participate as applicants-to-be? Did anyone get a "follow up email"?

"Some DPLAfest participants may be registered for invitation only events on Wednesday, April 13; these participants will receive a follow up email providing additional information."

From: Digital Public Library of America [mailto:kenny at dp.la]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 8:32 AM
To: Carleton, Janet
Subject: Logistics for DPLAfest 2016: April 14-15 in Washington, DC

Dear Janet:

We very much look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC for DPLAfest 2016<http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/> on April 14-15 at the Library of Congress, National Archives, and Smithsonian. This email is to confirm your attendance for the individual events listed below and to provide you with the logistical and program information you'll need for the event. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to be in touch by emailing us at info at dp.la<mailto:info at dp.la>.
EVENT CONFIRMATIONS
[1] DPLAfest sessions Day 1, Thursday, April 14, 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Library of Congress, 10 First Street, SE, Washington, DC 20540 (enter via the Carriage Entrance located under the exterior staircase)(view on map<https://www.google.com/maps/place/First+St+SE,+Washington,+DC+20003/@38.8886679,-77.005316,19.5z/data=%214m2%213m1%211s0x89b7b9d496e56339:0x6abef200addaab26>)

DPLAfest will kick-off at the Library of Congress Jefferson Building in the Coolidge Auditorium at 9:15 AM. Registration will open promptly at 8:30 AM. Following the kick-off, participants will disperse to various locations in the Library of Congress for presentations, workshops, and other sessions. Boxed lunches will be available at 12:30 PM. Please note that sessions will take place in the Jefferson building and the adjacent Madison building; the Madison building sessions are accessible from within the Jefferson building (view floorplans<https://www.loc.gov/visit/maps-and-floor-plans/>). The full list of workshops is available on the DPLAfest agenda<https://dplafest2016.sched.org/>.

Some DPLAfest participants may be registered for invitation only events on Wednesday, April 13; these participants will receive a follow up email providing additional information.

** Note for those planning to attend the April 13 Hackathon pre-fest session<http://dplafest2016.sched.org/event/6IPU/dpla-hands-on-cultural-heritage-hackathon>: please enter via the Madison Building entrance located at 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540 (view on map<https://www.google.com/maps/place/James+Madison+Memorial+Building/@38.888684,-77.0069077,17z/data=%213m1%215s0x89b7b82bf81714b1:0xb306acf1c3a0b282%214m7%211m4%213m3%211s0x390feef68ef83a4d:0x46cbb296f4de3eec%212sLibrary+of+Congress%213b1%213m1%211s0x0000000000000000:0xcc1d293f155c6d40>). The session will take place in the Mumford Room, located on the 6th floor, beginning at 1:30 PM. This hackathon session is open to all DPLAfest registrants. **

[2] DPLAfest reception, Thursday, April 14, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
National Archives, Rotunda Galleries, Constitution Ave b/t 7th and 9th Streets NW, Special Events Entrance (view on map<http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/map/>)

The DPLAfest reception will take place in the National Archives Rotunda Galleries starting at 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 14 following events at the Library of Congress. Please enter on Constitution Ave between 7th and 9th Streets NW through the Special Events Entrance (the entrance closer to 7th St NW). Your DPLAfest badge is required for admittance. Information about the entrance location and getting to the National Archives from the Library of Congress is available on the DPLAfest map<http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/map/>. Additional information about the reception is available on the agenda<http://dplafest2016.sched.org/event/5z5l/reception>.

[3] DPLAfest sessions Day 2, Friday, April 15, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
National Archives Building, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20408 (view on map<https://www.google.com/maps/place/National+Archives+Building/@38.8918836,-77.0237195,17z/data=%213m1%215s0x89b7b82bf81714b1:0xb306acf1c3a0b282%214m6%211m3%213m2%211s0x0000000000000000:0xcc1d293f155c6d40%212sJames+Madison+Memorial+Building%213m1%211s0x0000000000000000:0xa0cde25ae2b3416a>)
Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560 (view on map<https://www.google.com/maps/place/1100+Jefferson+Dr+SW,+Washington,+DC+20560/@38.8885625,-77.0290718,17z/data=%213m1%214b1%214m2%213m1%211s0x89b7b79c17e2f65b:0xbf6ad88033e298ae>)

The second day of DPLAfest 2016 will take place at the National Archives and the Smithsonian Ripley Center. There will be no communal kick-off session: guests are asked to show up at the location of their first session, either at the National Archives or the Smithsonian Ripley Center.

For those planning to attend sessions at the National Archives, please note that there are two distinct entrances to the building:

  *   For sessions taking place in the McGowan Theater, Jefferson Room, Washington Room, Adams Room, and the Madison Room, enter on Constitution Ave between 7th and 9th Streets NW through the Special Events Entrance (entrance closer to 7th St. NW).
  *   For sessions taking place in the Innovation Hub and G-25, enter on Pennsylvania Ave between 7th and 9th Streets NW through the Researcher Entrance.
A light breakfast will be available at both locations starting at 8:30AM, as will boxed lunches starting at 12:45PM. The full list of sessions, including lunch locations, is available on the DPLAfest agenda<https://dplafest2016.sched.org/>. Information about getting between the National Archives Building and the Smithsonian Ripley Center can be found on the DPLAfest map<http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/map/>.

The fest will wrap-up at the National Archives in the McGowan Theater with closing remarks<https://dplafest2016.sched.org/event/5zaU/closing-remarks> from DPLA Executive Director Dan Cohen at 3:15 PM. Please remember to enter on Constitution Ave between 7th and 9th Streets NW through the Special Events Entrance to attend this session.
EVENT LOGISTICS
Agenda
The full DPLAfest 2016 agenda is available at https://dplafest2016.sched.org/. To view all sessions by location, visit https://dplafest2016.sched.org/venues/. Hard copies of the full agenda will be available at registration.

Transportation
Attendees should note that the events taking place on Friday, April 15 are split between two locations: the National Archives Building and the Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center. To get between these locations, attendees are encouraged to walk (10-15 minutes). A suggested walking route can be found on the DPLAfest map<http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/map/>.

Please bear in mind that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival<http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/> will be taking place at the same time as DPLAfest 2016, which may affect parking and transportation options. For more information, visit the Cherry Blossom Festival's visitor information page<http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/visitor-information/>.

To find additional transportation-related information, including how to get to and from the DC airport, please visit the logistics page<http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/logistics/>.

Map
An interactive map of the DPLAfest 2016 locations, including suggested walking routes, is available at http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/map/. A less detailed version of this map will be available alongside the DPLAfest program.

Laptops and Mobile Devices
We encourage you to bring laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and other devices to tweet, blog, and otherwise engage in online conversation about the event (the hashtag is #dplafest). Free guest wifi will be available at all venues, though please note that your Internet access may be limited to web-based activity only. Please be advised that power outlets within the event space are limited. We will have charging stations at some locations, but we ask that you charge your devices before arriving.

Code of Conduct
DPLA seeks to provide a welcoming, fun, and safe community and conference experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. To review the DPLAfest code of conduct, visit http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2016/code-of-conduct/.

Additional Logistics
Once registered, please be sure to bring your DPLAfest badge to all further events. DPLAfest badges will be used to expedite entry into buildings; visitors without a DPLAfest badge will be subject to further entry screening. Firearms, weapons, explosives, and self defense sprays are strictly prohibited in all DPLAfest venues.  Filming, photographing, and videotaping will be prohibited in all exhibition areas in the National Archives Building. Additional logistical information, including directions, parking information, and recommended hotels, is available here<http://dp.la/info/get-involved/dplafest/april-2015/logistics/>.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info at dp.la<mailto:info at dp.la> with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in DC!

Best,
DPLA

______________________________

OHIO University

Janet Carleton | Digital Initiatives Coordinator | University Libraries | 1 Ohio University | Alden 322 | Athens, Ohio | 740.597.2527 | carleton at ohio.edu | http://media.library.ohiou.edu | http://twitter.com/jcarletonoh | http://twitter.com/AldenLibDigital | http://ohiou-digital-collections.tumblr.com/ | http://pinterest.com/OhioDigiArchive/

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