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.

VALA Code of Conduct

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 Meetings 2014: AGM

Notice of Annual General Meeting

6.00 p.m., 25th June, 2014

VENUE: Dulcie Hollyock Room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne.

VALA Events 2014: Is there an Imposter in the Library?

VALA Guest Speaker Event and Annual General Meeting

Fear, failure and frauds: is there an imposter in the library?

VALA Events 2014: VALASoundBites

VALA and ALIA VIC are proud to present:-

VALASoundbites

VALA Events 2013: Lightning Talks

VALA End-of-Year Event

Lightning Talks – share your innovation story

Join Victoria’s community of Library IT Professionals for an evening of brief “Lightning Talks” to stimulate discussion, reflection and celebration of innovative Library IT practices.

VALA Event 2013: Making Connections

VALA Guest Speaker Event

View new discussion slides of this 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 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

View the powerpoint presentation

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 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 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.