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VALA2012 Session 1 Burrows

VALA2012 Session 1 Burrows

Supporting research in an era of data deluge: developing a new service portfolio within Information Services at the University of Western Australia

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 1: Academic Research Support
Tuesday 7 February 2012, 10:50 – 12:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-1-burrows

Toby Burrows and Kate Croker

University of Western Australia

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012, 12:00 PM AUSEDT, 33 Minutes 57 Seconds.

Abstract

The paper discusses the context and rationale for a new approach to the management of eResearch services and products, which was introduced within Information Services at the University of Western Australia in 2011. It will consider the benefits expected to flow from this new approach, as well as evaluating progress to date. It will also examine future directions, goals and expectations.

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VALA2012 Session 1 Parker

VALA2012 Session 1 Parker

What the library did next: strengthening our visibility in research support

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 1: Academic Research Support
Tuesday 7 February 2012, 11:25 – 11:55
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-1-parker

Rebecca Parker

Swinburne University of Technology, Vic

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012, 11:25 AM AUSEDT, 25 Minutes 55 Seconds.
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Abstract

Academic libraries have a long and proud history of supporting teaching and learning in universities. However, there is growing recognition that supporting research in line with their universities’ expectations requires new approaches and different skills from librarians. Many Australian university libraries are now appointing specialised research librarians to take on these challenges. In this paper, we show the scope for libraries to commit to developing new customer-focussed services for researchers that ensure the importance of the academic library to institutional research, while taking into account stakeholder needs and organisational expectations.

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VALA2012 Session 1 McLean

VALA2012 Session 1 McLean

Global discoverability of graduate research: challenges and opportunities for researchers and librarians

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 1: Academic Research Support
Tuesday 7 February 2012, 10:50 – 11:20
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-1-mclean

Austin McLean, presented by Keith Furnis.

ProQuest, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

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Thursday, February 09, 2012, 11:40 AM AUSEDT, 31 Minutes 24 Seconds.

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Global discoverability of graduate research: challenges and opportunities for researchers and librarians

Chinese research output is now second in volume only to that of the USA, having surpassed that of Germany, UK and Japan. This paper will examine factors that impact collaboration and discoverability of global research, with a focus on China. ProQuest has recently concluded a series of research projects that focused on China regarding Chinese scholars’ attitudes toward collaboration. The research also examined workflow and tools used, and constraints that influenced research behaviour. Further, this session will review challenges faced in discovering research in other languages and share ProQuest’s approach toward bringing non-English language graduate work to a global audience.

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VALA2012 Plenary 1 Griffey

VALA2012 Plenary 1 Griffey

Libraries & the Post-PC era

VALA2012 PLENARY 1: Jason Griffey
Tuesday 7 February 2012, 9:05 – 10:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-plenary-1-griffey

Jason Griffey

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012, 9:05 AM AUSEDT, 1 Hour 12 Minutes 35 Seconds

Jason Griffey

Abstract

Most people on the Internet are not using what we would traditionally think of as a computer. The fastest selling non-phone personal electronics device in the world is something that just a few years ago was available only in science fiction. New wireless standards promise to give us Ethernet-like speeds, anywhere we happen to be. The rise of the mobile phone and tablet signals the move into the Post-PC era. How do libraries respond to this future? What will the next 3, 5, and 10 years look like for mobility and information?

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Your chance to win a full registration to VALA2012

We are giving one lucky member the chance to win a full registration to VALA2012 eM-powering eFutures. The winner will be expected to manage VALA’s social media in the lead up to, during and for the week after VALA2012 (4  December 2011 – 17 February 2012).

To be in with a chance to win all you need to do is use social media, e.g. tweet or post a short video (maximum 90 seconds), to tell us why you would be the best person for the job.

  • The competition opens on 17th of October and closes 5.00pm (EDT) on 24 November 2011.
  • All entries must be tagged with #VALA2012comp.
  • The winner will be the standout entry judged on originality and use of social tools.

Conditions:

You must be over 18 years old | A member of VALA (either individual or your organisation | Reside in Australia | The prize is for a full registration to the VALA2012 conference. The winner must make their own arrangements for accommodation and travel during the conference. | The winner will be announced on the VALA website by Friday 4 November, 2011. |