Notice of Meeting

A glimpse into the ABC’s future

Special guest:
Robyn Butler, from the ABC’s "The Librarians", will present the 2007 VALA Student Awards

Join VALA at the ABC Southbank Centre to celebrate the end of the year and to hear about the exciting things the ABC is doing with new media and portal content

Speakers:

Nicola Fern Manager Publicity & Communications, ABC Innovation
Nicola will provide an overview of the ways in which the ABC is utilising new media to connect with audiences now and into the future.
Merran Fuller Manager Archives & Libraries
Merran will give a brief overview of the type of content held by Archives & Libraries and the challenges of making this content accessible.
Lynne Carmichael Music Collections Coordinator, ABC Content Services Strategy
Lynne will be looking at metadata standards in the broadcasting industry and the way that they handle the particular information needs of broadcasters.

Not a VALA member?
Visitors are welcome at VALA meetings - just come!

Want to join Committee and the speaker for dinner (your expense) afterwards?
Dinner RSVPs only by 5.00 p.m. Monday 26 November: vala@vala.org.au or (03) 9725 2725

**Note different venue**
Iwaki Auditorium
ABC Southbank Centre, 120 Southbank Boulevard (Entrance on Southbank Boulevard), Southbank

Date
Wednesday 28 November 2007
5.30 p.m.  Sparkling wine and extra nibbles for Christmas     6.00 p.m. Meeting