Hackathons for Libraries and Librarians. Issue 2 (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davis, Robin Camille
• Is Part Of: Behavioral & social sciences librarian. Volume 35:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: Social science libraries -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; 026.30005
• DOI: 10.1080/01639269.2016.1208561
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9269

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Hackathons can be ideal opportunities for libraries and librarians to promote new services and tools. In these social events, attendees form teams and work on a project together within a given time limit. This article explains hackathons, provides a brief history, and details how libraries and librarians can get involved. Similar event structures, like hack days and edit-a-thons, are also considered.