Public Interest Journalism - Where to from here?

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Speaker: Eric Beecher, Publisher, Crikey

As the media landscape continues to rupture both here and overseas, how will quality journalism prevail in the age of new media? What is a sustainable funding model? Can twitter single-handedly save journalism, or does it threaten to reduce our attention span to 140 characters for good? Rupert v Google, new media v old media, the death of the newspaper, the role of social networking and the potential demise of investigative journalism.

VALA is delighted to have one of Australia's most respected journalists and media commentators talk about this important topic as it has a significant impact on how libraries deliver up-to-date, accurate, and authoritative online news information to their clients.

About Eric Beecher

Eric Beecher is the publisher of Crikey, Australia's leading online platform for independent journalism. Eric is also one of Australia's most respected journalists and media commentators. Eric has worked as a reporter on The Age, The Sunday Times, The Observer and The Washington Post. He has been editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and editor in chief of the Melbourne Herald and Weekly Times newspaper group. In 2007 Eric won the Walkley Award for Journalism Leadership.

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Venue: Tutorial Room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne See Google Maps for details (On-site parking available after 5.00 p.m. – have gold coins available for the parking fee. Public transport via tram.)

Date & Time: Wednesday 25 November 2009 5.30 p.m. Sparkling wine and extra nibbles for Christmas 6.00 p.m. Meeting