I have found myself with a couple of months on my hands. Now while I could sink into my couch by the fire and read books I am going to try and do something exciting instead: a round the world Koha trip!
I would love to visit as many countries as I can with strong
Koha presences and meet with the people whose names I have seen on mailing lists and who make up the great Koha community. (I have also popped in a few places on my bucket list: Prague, Vienna and Ireland).
Now what I need are local partners to help make this a viable
proposition. I would love to hear from libraries, vendors or
individuals who would be willing to ‘host’ me ie accommodation, domestic
travel, a bit of hospitality. I don’t need posh – happy to home-stay.
In exchange I would love to speak on
Koha origins, Koha community or Te Takere (which is a truly awesome public
library / community centre I have developed over the last 4 years) and / or mix
and mingle in gatherings. I’m basically happy to sing for my supper in any way
that is required!
My draft itinerary is set out below and if anyone is able to
help make this happen personally or by passing this email on to someone who can
help that would be awesome. I’m so excited at the thought of meeting many of
you in this great global Koha family that we have created.
Draft itinerary:
Philippines, Malaysia, India, Saudi Arabia.Turkey, Greece, France,
Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, UK, Ireland, USA, Colombia,
Chile, Argentina.
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2 comments:
When do you think you will be in Europe? A visit to the hackfest in Marseille (October 10th - 14th) would be awesome. I'll see if I can pull some strings here in Norway too. :-)
Wonderful plan Jo.
Might you consider making your first stop Sydney, Australia?
We would love to arrange a koha-oz meetup and hear about Koha's origins, journey, future directions, the Koha's community and Te Takere.
Regarding local travel logistics, I have a few thoughts already :-)
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