VALA Event 2013: Making Connections
VALA Guest Speaker Event
The presentation looks at how schools are working in partnerships with Education Services Australia to rebuild their catalogue metadata so print and online collections are aligned to the curriculum. This includes mass clean up of existing subject headings, the introduction of new controlled metadata, and the creation of curriculum specific themed collections.
Two great speakers, one great topic.
Due to popular demand this event is SOLD OUT
VALA is very excited to announce that two great speakers, Mal Booth from the University of Technology in Sydney, and Patti Manolis from the Geelong Regional Library, will come together to discuss library design and planning.
This VALA Guest Speaker Event titled “Library Space Oddity…” will book out, so get in early to reserve your spot at this exciting FREE event. See the VALA event page for for details and to book online.
VALA Events 2013: Library Space Oddity
VALA Guest Speaker Event
Library Space Oddity…
A rare opportunity to hear from two of the leading lights in Australian library design when Mal Booth (UTS) and Patti Manolis (Geelong Regional Library) join forces for a special VALA event.
VALA Event 2013: Evening with Sue Roberts
VALA Guest Speaker Event and AGM
Leading in an uncertain world: developing library vision, strategy and the place of technology
Leadership, at all levels, is critical to the ongoing success and future of libraries, whatever the sector, purpose or size. The context of constant change, ambiguity, and the speed of developments, especially in new technologies, can make the challenge of setting vision and strategy appear even more daunting. This talk explores these issues using the example of the State Library of Victoria and also draws insights from other organisations. Sue will also discuss the place of personal leadership within this context.
VALA Meetings 2013: AGM
Notice of Annual General Meeting
6.00 p.m., 26th June, 2013
VENUE: Dulcie Hollyock Room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne.
VALA Event 2013: Library web OPAC
VALA Guest Speaker Event
Topic: Real-time user stats for your Library web OPAC
See what your library users are doing on your system right now, how their behaviour changes over time and how to use this data to enhance your Library web OPAC.
Identify ‘right-now’ library usage trend and produce data visualisations to reflect usage trend to enable librarians and library staff to better serve the currents needs of your users.
VALA Event 2013 : Technolust
VALA Guest Speaker Event
Technolust: the fifth column of the information counter-revolution
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As libraries see their funding reduced and their relevance questioned across the world, they are eager to introduce and use new technologies to remain valued and vibrant. In this talk, Hugh will argue that in a rush to remain relevant, it is easy for librarians to unwittingly support and champion technologies that oppose the values upon which our profession is based. He will also highlight some of the technology projects libraries are successfully running without compromising their commitment to openness, confidentiality and freedom.
Speaker: Hugh Rundle
Hugh Rundle is Information Management and Kew Librarian at the City of Boroondara. Mal Booth, University Librarian at UTS recently wrote that “Hugh is now one of the leading thinkers with regard to libraries in Australia”. Then again, David Lankes of Syracuse University has accused him of “the worst bit of logical reasoning I’ve seen in quite a bit of time”, which just goes to show the value of a thorough literature review. Hugh is active on Twitter and writes a blog called “It’s not about the books” at hughrundle.net.
FREE ENTRY
Hugh Rundle’s talk will follow the “brief” business of the Special General Meeting of the Association.
Not a VALA member?
Visitors are welcome at VALA meetings – but registration is essential!
VENUE
Dulcie Hollyock Room
Ground Floor, Baillieu Library,
University of Melbourne.
(Public transport via train or tram.
On-street parking in surrounding area – have gold coins available.)
DATE & TIME
Wednesday 27 March 2013 Drinks and nibbles from 5:30 pm. Want to join Committee and the speaker for dinner (your expense) afterwards? DINNER RSVPs only by 5.00 p.m. Monday 25 March: vala@vala.org.au or (03) 9725 2725
VALA General Meeting 2012: Lightning Talks
VALA End-of-Year General Meeting
Lightning Talks – share your innovation story
Join Victoria’s community of Library IT Professionals for an evening of brief “lightning talks” to showcase local ideas or practices with a focus on IT innovation.
Lightning talks are simple 5-minute presentations that offer insights into a single topic. This format offers an excellent opportunity for you to participate and share knowledge with colleagues from a diverse cross section of Library and Information Services. Possible topics might include:
- Customised software or hardware solutions
- Web or mobile technologies
- IT in spaces and the design process
- Social technology
- Learnings from projects that didn’t work out
- You tell us!
The VALA committee is encouraging anyone who can talk to an example of innovation (whether successful or not) at their organisation to come to this dynamic and inspirational event.
How do I participate?
- Reflect on one or two examples of innovation at your organisation and prepare a simple, “punchy” 5 minute talk that will convey the example to an audience of Library IT Professionals.
- Slides/PowerPoint etc. are optional but if used can be brought along on the night.
- There will be provision in the programme for a certain number of impromptu talks.
FREE ENTRY
Not a VALA member?
Visitors are welcome at VALA meetings – just come!
Express your interest in attending – registration is free.
VENUE
Dulcie Hollyock Room (formerly known as Tutorial Room)
Ground Floor, Baillieu Library,
University of Melbourne, Melways Map X871 I6.
(Public transport via train or tram.
On-street parking in surrounding area – have gold coins available.)
DATE & TIME
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Christmas drinks and nibbles from 5:30 pm.
VALA Meetings 2010: RFID
RFID in the library: Work flows, efficiencies, and the Internet of Things.
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More and more libraries are moving to RFID or are considering RFID. It is therefore fitting that VALA finish the year with a meeting that focuses on a topic that is of major interest to a wide cross section of the library community.
Facilitated by Alan Butters from Sybis, and with representatives from major RFID suppliers as well as a panel of librarians who have radio tagged their collections, this VALA end-of-year general meeting will be topical and informative.
The session will focus on:
- What to consider if you are interested in radio tagging your collections
- Project managing an RFID conversion
- How RFID changes your library workflows
- The impact on the patron experience
- The impact on library staff and staffing
- If and how RFID will allow libraries to move towards the “Internet of Things”, whereby physical items will have a presence on the Internet.
Facilitator: Alan Butters is an internationally respected authority on RFID. In 2006 Alan received industry support, including from VALA, ALIA and 3M, to continue his representation for the Australian library community on the ISO TC46/SC4/WG11 RFID in Libraries committee.
AWARDS: The next VALA Travel Scholar and the winners of the VALA Award and the Student Awards for 2010 will be announced at the meeting.
FREE ENTRY
Not a VALA member? Visitors are welcome at VALA meetings – just come!
VENUE: Tutorial Room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne, Melways Map X871 I6.
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 24 November 2010
Drinks and refreshments from 5:30 pm.
Meeting at 6:00 pm.
Contact: VALA Executive Officer vala@vala.org.au
Want to join Committee and the speaker for dinner (your expense) afterwards?
Dinner RSVPs only by 5.00 p.m. Monday 22 November: vala@vala.org.au or (03) 9725 2725
See also the topics covered by previous VALA General Meetings