Are you curious about the IUG Hackathon, but not sure it is for you?
This is what previous Hackathon attendees have to say about what made participation a valuable experience for them:
Making connections and networking:
- The Hackathon provides opportunities to work with colleagues from other libraries, working in a variety of positions, as you collaborate over a project. This can lead to lasting relationships and further connections.
- Innovative product managers and engineers are frequent guests at the Hackathon and are eager to hear perspectives, ideas, and use-cases from attendees. Having the opportunity to interact with the real stars of Clarivate in an “organic, low-barrier way” often results in a more meaningful relationship with the products and development teams.
Creativity and problem-solving:
- Explore ideas and functionality beyond the confines of your day-to-day work.
- Discuss other libraries’ day-to-day problems and learn from the "clever, practical ways they’re tackling them.”
- Blue-sky thinking and an opportunity to push the boundaries of current system functionality.
- Take a cool idea and turn it into a proof-of-concept with the help of new friends.
The Hackathon is free! It takes place on April 12 (pre-conference day) with presentations and awards during Happy Hour on April 13. Coding and other specific techie skills are not required! The project groups benefit from a variety of perspectives and experiences. If you have already registered for the conference and want to add Hackathon registration, you can go to your membership page and click the link to your registration portal to edit the details.
“For me, the biggest takeaway is that the Hackathon encourages curiosity, extending the system beyond its original intent and treating every question mark as an answer waiting to be found.”
- Victor Zuniga
“The Hackathon is where the sausage is made.”
- Bob Gaydos
Thank you to Bob Gaydos, Victor Zuniga, Jason Tenter, and Gabrielle Gosselin for their thoughtful comments about the Hackathon!