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VALA2006 Session 6 Alexander

VALA2006Usability versus accessibility: best friends or worst enemies?

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 6: Usability
Wednesday 8 February 2006, 15:10 – 15:40
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-6-alexander

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperDey Alexander

Usability Specialist, Monash University
http://its.monash.edu.au

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Abstract

This paper discusses the relationship between usability and accessibility in web design which is thought by some to involve contradictory design requirements. It examines the relationship between the two design fields by comparing and contrasting definitions of each along with the techniques and methods used by their practitioners. It considers two commonly-expressed views of the relationship, concluding that both are misleading. The paper defends the view that usability and accessibility are complementary design philosophies and recommends that practitioners in each field embrace the methods and techniques of the other.

 

VALA2006 Session 6 Foott

VALA2006A usability study of the library catalogue at Monash University Library

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 6: Usability
Wednesday 8 February 2006, 14:35 – 15:05
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-6-foott

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperStephanie Foott

Web Manager, Monash University Library
http://lib.monash.edu.au

Simon Huggard

Systems Manager, Monash University Library
http://lib.monash.edu.au

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Abstract

During 2004, Monash University Library undertook a usability study of its library catalogue. A number of things were tested including terminology, search behaviour, search types, users’ ability to deal with mixed results, preferred interface and layout, including selection and formatting of records, as well as tasks to do with lending and requesting of items. Methodology and outcomes are discussed in the paper, as well as information relating to programs and documents used in the study.

 

VALA2006 Session 13 Schauder

VALA2006

Libraries, ICT policy, and Australian civil society: issues and prospects from a national consultation

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 13: Information Literacy and the Digital Divide
Friday 10 February 2006, 10:45 – 11:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-13-schauder

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperDon Schauder

Chair, Centre for Community Networking Research, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au

Graeme Johanson

Director, Centre for Community Networking Research, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au

Wal Taylor

Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Community Networking Research, Monash University, and Professor of Community Informatics and the Information Society, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au and http://www.cput.ac.za

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Abstract

The vision of Australia as a knowledge society underpinned by e-democracy was strongly articulated in national consultations towards an information economy strategy for Australian civil society in 2003 – 2005. The consultations had two purposes:

  • To assist with Australia’s contributions to the two UN/ITU World Summits on the Information Society (Geneva in 2003, Tunis in 2005),
  • To complement Australia’s Framework for the Information Economy 2004-2006, a major policy statement by the Australian government.

This paper gives an account of the research approach used for the consultations, reports on major findings from the consultative process, and offers comment on these from a library perspective. In the interests of spreading useful and reliable knowledge as widely as possible, improving engagement with their communities, and bettering their reputation worldwide, libraries should work harder to play a key role in the concerns enumerated by civil society.

 

VALA2006 Session 5 Treloar

VALA2006The ARROW Project after 2 years: are we hitting our targets?

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Digital Repositories
Wednesday 8 February 2006, 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-5-treloar

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperAndrew Treloar

Director, Information Management and Strategic Planning, Monash University
http://www.monash.edu.au

Geoff Payne

Director Library Corporate & Financial Services, Latrobe University
http://www.latrobe.edu.au

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the institutional repository work of the ARROW project, which has been developed within the following three stage framework:

  1. conceptualising and developing an ARROW institutional repository solution comprising software, policy frameworks and implementation strategies,
  2. implementing the ARROW repository within the project’s partner institutions, and
  3. offering the ARROW repository solution to other Australian universities.

The paper will look at the decisions the ARROW project made at the outset and provide a review of those decisions after two years of operation. It will also look forward at ARROW’s plans for 2006 and ongoing development work.

 

VALA2006 Session 11 Treloar

VALA2006 The Monash University Information Management Strategy: from development to implementation

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 11: Information Management and Knowledge Sharing
Friday 10 February 2006, 11:55 – 12:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-11-treloar

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperAndrew Treloar

Director, Information Management and Strategic Planning, Monash University
http://www.its.monash.edu.au

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This paper describes the process of developing an information management strategy for Monash University, presents an overview of the resulting strategy and describes the process of implementation that has been devised and is being followed. The strategy will be progressively implemented over the next 3-5 years as part of ongoing operational activity and new development projects. An internal communication plan for the strategy has been developed and will be rolled out in 2005/6. Implementing the strategy has already been accepted as one of the five key priorities for Monash University in 2006. A number of projects will also be funded in 2006 that directly flow from the work of the Information Management Steering Committee.