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VALA2004 Session 11 Genoni
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2004-proceedings/vala2004-session-11-genoni
Virtual symposia: an investigation into scholarly communities onlineVALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 11: User Behaviour Dr Paul GenoniLecturer, Dept of Media and Information, Curtin University of Technology Dr Helen MerrickLecturer, Dept of Media and Information, Curtin University of Technology Dr Michele WillsonLecturer, Dept of Media and Information, Curtin University of Technology |   |
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VALA2004 Session 11 Genoni Paper 62.96 KB
Abstract
This paper reports on the pilot study for a survey regarding the use of the Internet by academic staff at Curtin University of Technology for the purposes of informal scholarly communication. The survey included questions regarding the respondents’ current and evolving research practices and their use of various services provided by the University Library. The paper reports on the relevant data, and suggests ways in which this might reflect on library services, in particular the development of institutional repositories as a means of supporting the emerging types of scholarly community.
VALA2010 Session 13 Stephens
The impact and benefits of Learning 2.0 programs in Australian libraries
VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 13 – Web/Library 2.0
Thursday 11 February 2010 11:05 – 11:35
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-13-stephens
Michael Stephens
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, USA
http://www.dom.edu
Richard Sayers
Director, Capability Development, CAVAL Ltd
http://www.caval.edu.au
Warren Cheetham
Coordinator Information & Digital Services, CityLibraries Townsville
http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au
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VALA2010 Session 13 Stephens Paper 48.56 KB- VALA2010 Session 13 Stephens Presentation 1.68 MB
VALA2010 Session 13 Stephens Podcast 11.50 MB
Abstract
This paper outlines the development and research methodology of the CAVAL 2009 Visiting Scholar Research Project, Measuring the Value and Effect of Learning 2.0 Programs in Libraries. Created to include all staff in a learning activity and offered to all via a Creative Commons license, some LIS practitioners have lauded Learning 2.0 programs as a successful way to engage staff. Replicated more than 500 times across the globe in various types of libraries and over 30 times in Australia alone, this project explores the true impact of the program on Australian libraries.
VALA2010 Session 13 McLean
Evaluating Web 2.0: user experiences with public library blogs
VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 13 – Web/Library 2.0
Thursday 11 February 2010 10:30 – 11:00
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-13-mclean
Michelle McLean
Information Librarian, Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation
http://www.cclc.vic.gov.au
Paul Mercieca
Lecturer – Information Management and Digital Publishing, RMIT University
http://www.rmit.edu.au
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- VALA2010 Session 13 McLean Paper 342.96 KB
- VALA2010 Session 13 McLean Presentation 493.91 KB
- VALA2010 Session 13 McLean Podcast 12.81 MB
Abstract
How well do Web 2.0 tools work for libraries? There have been countless articles written about which Web 2.0 tools libraries should be using and for what purposes, but what about the success of those that are already being used? Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation (CCLC) conducted a survey of online and in-building users over a two-week period to discover their awareness of and use of CCLC’s five library blogs. This data, in conjunction with statistics from Google Analytics, provided an interesting insight into library users and their interaction with CCLC’s Web 2.0 endeavours.
VALA2008 Session 6 Mercieca
Publication patterns of Australian academics and the impact on open access publishing
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 6: Publishing
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-6-mercieca
Paul Mercieca
Lecturer – Information Management and Digital Publishing, RMIT University
http://www.rmit.edu.au
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VALA2008 Session 6 Mercieca Paper 45.15 KB
VALA2008 Session 6 Mercieca Podcast 11 MB
Abstract
This paper reports on research that is exploring the publication patterns and engagement with open access publication processes by Australian academics. The findings are based on a survey of academics that was administered in late 2006. The survey explores the publication process of the respondents’ last article (last instance analysis), as well as discussion of their perceptions and general engagement with open access publication processes. The practice is predominantly one of focusing on international journals, possibly at the expense of local publications. While there is some support for open access publication processes, the last instance analysis suggests that this is not currently extensive.
VALA2008 Session 2 Pang
Library manager perspectives of the Vocational Education Sector: investigating trends and issues within a Learning Commons paradigm
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 11:20 – 11:50
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-2-pang
Natalie Pang
Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au
Graeme Johanson
Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au
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VALA2008 Session 2 Pang Paper 91.79 KB
VALA2008 Session 2 Pang Podcast 8 MB
Abstract
As a joint research project between Monash University and a partner organisation, the Victorian Association of TAFE Libraries (VATL), the study reported in this paper investigated challenges which face TAFE libraries. To assess the suitability of the Learning Commons concept, interviews, questionnaire surveys, and a conference dialogue between library managers were used. Important themes emerged and were evaluated. The paper explores significant findings from two surveys which show how TAFE libraries have changed as places and digital spaces.
VALA2008 Session 11 Law
Observing student researchers in their native habitat
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 11: Websites
Thursday 7 February 2008 11:20 – 11:50
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-11-law
John Law
Director, Strategic Alliances and Platform Development, ProQuest
http://www.proquest.com
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VALA2008 Session 11 Law Paper 51.66 KB
VALA2008 Session 11 Law Podcast 14 MB
Abstract
This paper discusses the challenges student researchers face when attempting to locate relevant e-resources, and the challenges university libraries face in ensuring that academic e-resources are accessible and understood by student researchers. The paper presents original quantitative and qualitative research on the ways in which students access and use academic e-resources, and a comparative analysis of the role of open Web search engines in academic research.