Github: an Introduction

Craig A. Boman, University of Dayton

Abstract

Tech startups have been using version control software to maximize their collaborative technology projects since their inception, but what more can librarians do to leverage these suit of tools. In this presentation we will briefly describe how version control apps like Github may drastically improve technology collaborations in your library, specifically ILS web refreshes. After the Github introduction, those who participated in the pre-conference Hackathon session will discuss their projects and talk about the successes and challenges they encountered.