Venues

Conference Hotel

Hotel Floor Plan

Code4Lib 2019 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in San Jose.

Lodging

As of January 16, 2019, the conference room block is full. Please see Offsite Lodging for potential alternatives.

The conference has a block of rooms reserved at the DoubleTree, starting at a daily rate of $200 ($199 plus a dollar fee, not including an additional occupancy tax). This rate is valid between the dates of February 18th and the 24th. While the reservation will require a credit card, it will not be charged until you arrive. There will be a reservation URL in your registration confirmation.

Check-in is at 3pm while check-out is noon. Included in our reservation is free access to the hotel's guest WiFi network. Parking has also been negotiated at a substantially reduced rate of $12/day in the hotel lot.

Offsite Lodging

There are numerous other lodging options nearby due to the proximity of the San Jose International Airport. See this Google map or check out local Airbnb homes. A few of your options are:

• The Fairfield Inn & Suites
• Extended Stay America
• Courtyard by Marriott
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott
• Motel 6

Parking

Daily Self-Parking: Daily rate is $7.00 for the first hour and $5.00 per hour/per car with a $12.00 daily maximum per car/per day fee. Individuals are responsible for own self-parking fees. NO in and out parking privileges.

Overnight Self-Parking: Daily rate is $12.00 per car/per night. Individuals are responsible for own self-parking fees. In and out parking privileges are given to each guest upon check in at the front desk.

Reception

The Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 South Market Street
San Jose CA 95113
+1(408) 294-8324 or info@thetech.org | Visiting the Museum

Directions

Don't forget your conference name tag and lanyard!

Shuttle buses travelling from the hotel to the reception will be available for attendees, starting at 6:15 PM. They will pick up outside the hotel's Convention Entrance—the entrance directly in front of the conference registration area. Buses will loop between the museum and hotel for the duration of the reception, with the last one leaving the museum at 8:40 PM after the reception has ended.

Transit

Using plain words: From the Doubletree, walk 0.4 miles east to Karina Court Station. Take either the 901 or 902 train 7 stops to San Antonio Station (South). Walk 0.3 miles southeast to the Tech Museum. Estimated travel time is roughly 35 minutes.

Using technology:

Reception Details

When: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 6:30pm-8:30pm

We will be on the lower level of the museum. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. You should receive one green drink ticket when you pick up your name badge at the registration desk.

Accommodations

The Code4Lib community aims to make the conference accessible for attendees of all abilities. The DoubleTree has a length list of accessible services on its Amenities & Services page including accessible rooms, restaurants, parking, and routes throughout the hotel campus.

Accommodation Requests

When registering, attendees were asked to include any accessibility needs they might require. We are doing our best to meet these needs. Everyone is encouraged to contact the accessibility committee if they have questions or new accommodation needs arise. The accessibility committee may be contacted by:

• Talking with a volunteer at the registration desk who will forward the request
• Asking for help from a community support volunteer

Live Captioning

During the general conference, Code4Lib 2019 will feature live captioning. Attendees, both local and remote, may view the text stream at: https://2020archive.1capapp.com/event/cod4lib.

Newcomer Dinner

When: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The Newcomer Dinner is an opportunity for veterans of the code4lib conference to meet and welcome first-timers. Attendees sign up to join others for dinner the night before the main sessions of conference begin. See information about the dinner and the sign-up list here. Attendees are responsible in assessing the accessibility of the restaurant space of their choice.

Transportation

Attendees must arrange for their own transportation to the restaurants.

Most of them are within a half mile walking distance from the nearest public transportation stop. To get a sense of the locations and neighborhoods, you can check out the Activities Map.

For restaurants that are not close to the public transportation stops, we recommend carpooling with a local, calling a taxi, or using a ride share service. Here are some public transit options for the various neighborhoods noted in the restaurant list.

LibTechWomen Meet-Up

When: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Where: 2050 Lobby Bar, DoubleTree San José

LibTechWomen is a supportive space for women and their friends to network, develop skills, build confidence, and lead positive change. Are you a lurker? Are you a newcomer? All are welcome!
Food and beverages are available for purchase at the bar, and afterwards some of us will go to Game Night or Karaoke! Come chat with fellow #libtechwomen people and meet wonderful colleagues in library technology!

Game Night

When: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where: San Jose meeting room (Conference Hotel)

Play games? Come join fellow code4libers in a few board or card games at the San Jose meeting room! Feel free to bring your own games as well. See the sign up list on the Social Activities wiki to list any games you might bring with you.

Karaoke Night

When: Thursday, February 21, 2019

We also have Karaoke night for those who would like to share your passions in singing, or just hangout with friendly folks. Sign up as groups and head over to the lounge at the DIY Events.

Build your own event

Feeling like stepping away from the conference and experience a bit of San Jose’s eclectic offerings? We have provided a template for you to schedule your own social event. Check it out!