VALA holds regular guest speaker events covering recent and interesting developments in the application of information technology. They are open to all members of the community.

To view the Calendar of events click HERE.

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VALA seeks to provide a respectful and safe environment in which diverse participants may learn from, challenge, network with and share the company of colleagues. We recognise a shared responsibility to create and sustain that environment and do not tolerate harassment in any form. Click HERE for the full document.

VALA Events 2021: Leaning In Series

Michelle McLean returns for the 8th meeting in this series with the Public Libraries sector. Attendance at previous events is not a prerequisite for registration and new voices are welcome.

This 1-hour event will be run as a Zoom Meeting.

VALA Events 2021: Under the Hood with Princh

“Under the Hood” is a collaboration between VALA and members of our loyal vendor community to provide GLAM IT practitioners with a real look at the structure and mechanics of technology solutions, products and works in progress. This is not a sales pitch, but an opportunity to test drive, analyse and contribute to the development of real solutions for our industry.

VALA Events 2021: Tech Camp Plus

We all learnt a lot from Tech Camp 2021, but even after 49 events over 12 days there’s still so much more to discover about the evolving place of tech in libraries. Tech Camp Plus picks up where Tech Camp left off, continuing fascinating conversations long after we’ve rolled up our mouse pads and stowed away our headsets. We’ve invited speakers back to expand on their original content and, importantly, to answer all those questions that occurred to you after their original presentation.

Sessions are run as live webinars, running for 45 minutes with ample time allowed for live Q&A. Same speaker, same topic, more detail.

VALA Events 2021: Leaning In Series

Join VALA Committee members Sae Ra Germaine and Michelle McLean for this Leaning In event. They will share the lessons they have learned writing papers and giving conference presentations both in person and online. Bring your own questions and your experiences to share in this casual and open conversation.

This 1-hour event will be run as a Zoom Meeting.

VALA Events 2021: Leaning In Series

Join VALA Secretary Michelle McLean for the seventh episode in our Leaning In with Public Libraries series. This online meeting continues a conversation which began in April 2020, offering participants a platform to share their reflections and experiences, to help support each other as we all collectively adapted and learnt how to grow stronger from each’s experiences during Covid-19.

Attendance at previous events is not a prerequisite for registration; new voices are welcome. This 1-hour event will be run as a Zoom Meeting.

VALA Events 2021: Annual General Meeting Online

VALA will hold the 2021 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 30 June 2021. We invite members only to the AGM, which will be delivered via the Zoom platform.

VALA Events 2021: Leaning In with prospective VALA Committee Members

What does it mean to be a committee member, what’s involved, what makes a good committee member and why is it good for your career?

To fuel your interest, current and former members of the VALA Committee will be hosting a free Leaning In event to share their experiences and answer your questions. Join host and VALA President Michelle McLean from midday til 1.00pm (AEST) on Wednesday 2 June 2021 for a 1-hour Zoom Meeting.

VALA Events 2021: Leaning In with Emerging Leaders

Emerging leaders who are supporting their Directors, working within leadership teams, managing operations and leading small teams are invited to participate in a facilitated discussion about how you develop your skills to perform at your best, and what kinds of challenges you face. Join VALA Committee member Carmel O’Sullivan for this first Leaning In meeting directed towards new and future leaders in the GLAMR sector.

This 1-hour event will be run as a Zoom Meeting.

VALA Events 2021: 2020 VALA Award for Crisis Response – SLNSW The Diary Files

VALA invites you to this special event when we award the 2020 VALA Award for Crisis Response to the second of the joint recipients, State Library of New South Wales for The Diary Files project. Join us online on Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 12.00 – 1.00pm AEDT.

Presenters: Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian and Director, Engagement SLNSW and Paula Bray, DX Lab Leader SLNSW.

VALA Events 2021: 2020 VALA Award for Crisis Response – SLQLD Anzac Stories

VALA invites you to this special event when we award the 2020 VALA Award for Crisis Response to the first of the joint recipients, State Library of Queensland for the Anzac Stories project. Join us online on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 12.00 – 1.00pm AEDT.

Presenters: Anna Raunik, Executive Director, Content and Client Services SLQLD and Linda Barron, Director, Visitor and Information Services SLQLD