I've experimentally created a section on the code4lib wiki for "Patterns for Collaborative Code". Design Patterns (or "architectural patterns", or "good rules of thumb") to make your open source 'more open', more amenable to distributed development and use at multiple institutions without forking.

The Code4Lib Journal (http://journal.code4lib.org) is looking to expand
its volunteer staff. We are looking for one or two new Editorial
Committee members, and one new Web/Tech Administrator. As we add more
staff, we are also interested in expanding the diversity of our staff,
especially in regard to types and locations of organization worked for.

The Editorial Committee collectively manages the entire business of the
Journal, including editorial as well as publishing/business functions.
Duties expected of Editorial Committee members include taking

The first issue of the Code4Lib Journal has been released: http://journal.code4lib.org

Call for Submissions

The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) will provide a forum to foster community and
share information among those interested in the intersection of
libraries, technology, and the future.

Submissions are currently being accepted for the first issue of this
promising new journal. Please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals
for articles to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com (a private list read only by C4LJ editors) by Friday, August 31, 2007. Publication of the first issue is planned for late December 2007.

Possible topics for articles include, but are not limited to:

* Practical applications of library technology. Both actual and