Re: [VuFind-General] [VuFind-Tech] VuFind Development: Next Steps

[William D. <wt...@po...>]

On 7 September 2009, Karen Schneider wrote:

> You write, "If code4lib had a formal structure that libraries could 
> "subscribe" to (for a nominal fee) - we could had an organization that 
> could help with conference planning, server hosting, etc. for various 
> open source projects in the library community." What you are describing 
> sounds functionally more like a 501c6 user group than a 501c3 
> foundation.

code4lib formal structure?  Is there one?  I thought it was just a bunch 
of people figuring it together as they go, and having a good time doing 
so. :)

> Also note that there is already a foundation in place, the Software
> Conservancy, that can provide 501c3 charitable affiliation for
> projects--a highly viable option.

I don't know anything about American non-profit organizations, but I 
listen to the Software Freedom Law Center's podcast, which is good 
listening:

 	http://www.softwarefreedom.org/podcast/

The SFLC is counsel to the Software Freedom Conservancy:

 	http://conservancy.softwarefreedom.org/

VuFind could fit in there nicely.

Bill
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