I found a short blog post wherein someone expresses the same level of excitement about the semi-new archival standard for encoding authorities, EAC-CPF, that I have been buzzing with of late. (Be sure to check out the project links, so you can get as excited as I am!)

I have just started playing with EAC-CPF, and doubt I don’t know enough to “teach” it, but I’m happy to lead a discussion on the topic. In particular, I am interested in finding out how aware the DH community is of EAC-CPF, and whether anyone else (DH, archivist, or otherwise) has been exploring or using it.

I propose some hacky time!

I don't have a specific project in mind (though I have some ideas), but in the wake of the DLF Forum, I think a focus on ArchivesSpace &/or Hydra would be germane.

I see this going one of three ways:

• an install fest
• a play-with-Jennifer's-ArchivesSpace-tester (I'll bring my laptop running my test instance) session for n00bs and non-coders
• a more technical session for folks who know, or are interested in Ruby. (I'm a n00b, so I can't lead a super-technical session, so I'd need help for that.)

If the day fills up with talking, I'm not above facilitating a post-THATcamp hackfest at a nearby drinking establishment.