This paper presents findings of a survey that investigated the reading preferences of university students at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia. This survey is being undertaken as part of the Academic Reading Format International Study (ARFIS), which is investigating print versus digital reading preferences in 31 countries. A total of 582 students completed the survey. Results from the survey indicate a strong preference for reading in print because of issues such as eyestrain, tactile features, better focus, and ability to highlight and take notes. Issues such as cost, usability and accessibility also impacted on students’ reading decisions.
Despite the concept of Linked Data being over ten years old, it has yet to make a practical impact in the library world. Libraries prize standards and best practices, but there is no clear leader in the field and many Linked Data implementations appear experimental or isolated. Nonetheless, stakeholders in Sweden, Norway, the United States of America, and Australia are working to integrate Linked Data into the open-source library management system Koha. There are many challenges, but developers are collaborating globally to overcome them.
Automated document generation software is an increasingly important component of law firm knowledge management. This paper discusses the ongoing precedents development project at Meyer Vandenberg and how the firm has embraced a hybrid practitioner model, bringing formerly IT domain functions under the umbrella of knowledge and information services. This paper also examines on-the-job development of technical (programming) skills and the use of collaborative, customer-focused workflow models to improve stakeholder engagement, and facilitate knowledge capture and sharing.
If you are interested in organising a satellite meeting or pre or post Conference workshop during VALA2018, please contact the WALDRONSMITH Management Conference Office on +61 3 9645 6311 or email vala@wsm.com.au. VALA is happy to add your event to our website, either to promote your event, or as a date-saver.
VALA is proud to support the following associated events:
Monday 12 February 2018
Datasets Coordinators’ Meeting and Forum
Date: Monday 12 February 2018
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
CEIRC (CAUL Electronic Information Resources Consortium) is holding its annual Datasets Coordinators’ Meeting and Forum in Melbourne on Monday 12 February 2018 from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Please note this meeting is for CAUL/CEIRC members only.
2018 OCLC Resource Sharing Forum, Australia & New Zealand
Date: Monday 12 February 2018
Time: 09:00 – 16:30 AEDT
Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, 380 William St, Melbourne, Australia 3000
OCLC invites all ILL professionals to Melbourne, Victoria, to learn about the OCLC strategy for its resource sharing offerings. We’ll discuss the latest in resource sharing, including innovative approaches to patron service and interlibrary loan workflows.
Venue: University of Melbourne, Forum Theatre, Arts West Building
We are pleased to bring you once again, Research Support Community Day 2018, to coincide with the VALA Conference. This day is for anyone involved in research support and services in academic libraries.
The program will include presentations from a variety of speakers including researchers, librarians, government agencies, and e-research specialists. There will be opportunities to network and to hear what other Australian research and academic libraries are doing in the research support and services space.
The day is aimed at library staff with an interest in research support and services. You don’t have to be working in the area or have experience in delivering services to researchers; we encourage a wide range of perspectives and welcome all, including those new to academic libraries. Sessions will be facilitated by research librarians who actively develop and deliver research services, and there will be plenty of time for discussion.
This event is being hosted by the University of Melbourne Library.
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Events Centre. Level 2, Foyer 2.8, Meeting Room 215
Recollect will be holding an Australian Administrators workshop on Monday prior to the VALA Conference. This free workshop is for Administrators who use Recollect software to manage their large collections of digital material, and grow their knowledge database with contributions from online community engagement. This workshop is also an opportunity to network, and share the success and knowledge with other Administrator’s of how Recollect has been implemented in Australia to engage their communities.
We open the invitation to anyone to join us who is interested in hearing more about Recollect from their Australian colleagues and have an opportunity to discuss how Recollect can improve the discoverability, access and engagement with your own collections.
The event will be hosted by Andy Fenton and Tyler Hersey who will engage with the group and discuss the future direction for Recollect, and how it can benefit both the organisation, as well as the communities and individuals who are searching and engaging with their information.
Please register for this free event by emailing bookings@recollect.co.nz
Tuesday 13 February 2018
Clarivate Cocktail Function
Date: Tuesday 13 February 2018
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue: Transit Rooftop Bar, Level 2, Transport Hotel, Federation Square
Join us for a rooftop cocktail function at the trendy Transit Rooftop Bar in Melbourne.
This evening includes drinks and indulging in a sumptuous selection of hors d’oeuvres. It is a perfect opportunity to unwind after a busy day at VALA to network with your peers and meet the Clarivate team.
Drop in to find out what this grassroots group is all about, have a conversation, and find out how you can get involved. Badges and t-shirts will be available to purchase.
DatacomIT and VALA2018 exclusive tour of DatacomIT’s Specialised Digitial Preservation Studio in Port Melbourne. Free to all VALA2018 delegates, registration includes:-
Pickup from the Melbourne Convention Centre at 5.30pm
Light refreshments on arrival
Tour of DatacomIT Specialised Preservation Studio
Arrive back to the Melbourne Convention Centre at 7.15pm
Please register HERE for this FREE event and a DatacomIT representative will be in contact to confirm arrangements.
Friday 16 February 2018
2018 OCLC WMS User Group Meeting, Australia & New Zealand
Date: Friday 16 February 2018
Time: 09:00 – 16:30 AEDT
Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, 380 William St, Melbourne, Australia 3000
We invite you to attend the 2018 OCLC WorldShare Management Services User Group Meeting, Australia & New Zealand. The Meeting is suitable for all current WorldShare Management Services customers.
Australasia Preserves: A digital preservation networking event
Date: Friday 16 February 2018
Time: 10:00 – 13:00 AEDT
Venue: Arts West, University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne’s Digital Preservation Project, supported by the Library Digital Scholarship team, is pleased to host a learning and networking event for individuals undertaking or interested in digital preservation in the Australasian region. This event aims to share digital preservation expertise and knowledge, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The event is aimed at anyone with an interest in digital preservation (e.g. librarians, archivists, information managers, recordkeeping professionals, senior managers, technical staff, legal staff, etc.).
There will be short, informal presentations and an open session for sharing issues, challenges, and to ask questions. We encourage open sharing of your current work, progress, or thinking about digital preservation.
VALA2018 will be the year’s must-attend event for those working and aspiring to work in the fast-changing information and technology environment of the GLAM sector.
The 1,000+ participants will include:-
Senior managers and decision-makers
Specialists, mid-career and transition professionals
Vendors
Early career and recent graduates
Students
The leading library technology conference and exhibition in our region.
On behalf of the VALA2018 Conference Committee, we are pleased to invite you to join us at VALA’s 19th Biennial Conference and Exhibition, “the leading library technology conference and exhibition in our region”.
In our 40th Anniversary year, VALA2018 will provide 3 full days of professional enrichment for the libraries and information managers of the future.
The Call for Papers produced an exceptional, international list of papers and EPosters, the latter extending the content in our robust conference program. The always-popular L-Plate Series will go online for VALA2018, to provide FREE pre-conference upskilling for industry newcomers.
The addition of the EPoster Gallery and the Exhibition Pods will create new energy and opportunities for discussion and movement around the exhibition hall; and the VALA2018 Conference App will connect us all to one another, to content, discussion, surveys, meetings, events and games.
Your VALA2018 experience will include a 3-day Exhibition where you will meet the leading providers and suppliers in our industry, discover business solutions, rekindle networks and build partnerships. The “best in show” conference catering provided by the MCEC will be served in the VALA2018 Exhibition Hall, so you can feed your body and your mind at the same time.
VALA brings 40 years of experience to VALA2018. We also bring youthful, forward-thinking, contemporary, energetic, tech-savvy people who are invigorated and renewed at this “coming together” of like-minded professionals.
The VALA conference experience continues to inspire and to ignite professional journeys, celebrate curiosity, and enable a rich exchange of ideas with colleagues and competitors It is a place where people dare to take risks and where we continue to learn so much from the shared experiences of the speakers and the participants.
Come on this journey with us. We welcome your company at VALA2018.
Ebe Kartus and Katie Haden Co-Chairs, VALA2018 Conference Committee
Key Dates
Registrations open 7 September 2017 Early Bird registrations close 27 November 2017
Online Registration Information
Online registrations open 7 September. Please ensure you have read all registration and accommodation information before registering.
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If you are interested in organising a satellite meeting or pre or post Conference workshop during VALA2018, please contact the VALA2018 Conference Office on +61 3 9645 6311 or email vala@wsm.org.au . VALA is happy to add your event to our website, either to promote your event, or as a date-saver.
Sara Miller McCune founded SAGE Publishing in 1965 to support the dissemination of usable knowledge and educate a global community. SAGE is a leading international provider of innovative, high-quality content publishing more than 1000 journals and over 800 new books each year, spanning a wide range of subject areas. Our growing selection of library products includes archives, data, case studies and video. SAGE remains majority owned by our founder and after her lifetime will become owned by a charitable trust that secures the company’s continued independence. Principal offices are located in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Washington DC and Melbourne. For more information visit the SAGE Publishing website at sagepublishing.com.
VALA2018 Diversity Scholarship Sponsor
EBSCO is committed to providing professional development and networking opportunities for librarians looking to advance their careers. The VALA2018 Diversity Scholarship presents an opportunity for librarians to share ideas, challenges and best practices with their peers.
EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held and family-owned companies in the United States. EBSCO Industries, Inc. has been in business since 1944. Starting out as a small subscription agency, EBSCO quickly became a pioneer in the library services industry. Through vision, action, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement, EBSCO invests in the library business to ensure the long-term growth of products, services and technologies for our customers.
Roundtable Presentation 2 Sponsor
Concurrent Session 5 Sponsor
Gale Australia/New Zealand is a world leading provider of research resources including digital archives, databases, eBooks, print and microfilm. For over 60 years, Gale, a Cengage company, has partnered with libraries to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights through leading content and technology.
Welcome Reception Sponsor
The Australian Financial Review can provide your company and staff seamless access on any device, anywhere, anytime. To find out more visit www.corporatesubscriptions.com.au.
Roundtable Presentation 1 Sponsor
RMIT is a global university with a reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education and applied research.
The Master of Information Management is industry-focused program that equips graduates with world-class technical skills and an in-depth understanding of current industry practices in the field of information management.
Accredited by ALIA and RIMPA, the Master of Information Management offers the flexibility of face-to-face or online delivery.
Single subjects can also be completed if you wish to extend your current knowledge and skills.
Coffee Bean Sponsor – Tuesday
ProQuest is committed to empowering researchers and librarians around the world. Its innovative information content and technologies increase the productivity of students, scholars, professionals and the libraries that serve them. Through partnerships with content holders, ProQuest preserves rich, vast and varied information – whether historical archives or today’s scientific breakthroughs – and packages it with digital technologies that enhance its discovery, sharing and management. For academic, corporate, government, school and public libraries, as well as professional researchers, ProQuest provides services that enable strategic acquisition, management and discovery of information collections.
Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. It has companies in London, New York, Sydney and New Delhi. Its four divisions include Bloomsbury Academic and Professional, Bloomsbury Content Services, Bloomsbury Adult Publishing and Bloomsbury Children’s Publishing.
The City of Melbourne welcomes all delegates taking part in the VALA – Libraries, Technology and the Future biennial conference. VALA takes a leading role in bringing together decision makers from libraries, galleries and museums and encourages collaboration for the benefit of the knowledge sector as a whole.
Participants have the opportunity to explore technology trends and share ideas over three days at the world-class Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Visitors from overseas and interstate will find our city welcoming and inclusive with a thriving cultural scene.
In 2017 Melbourne was again named the World’s Most Liveable City for a record consecutive seven years. We are also a UNESCO City of Literature. Melburnians consume more books, magazines and newspapers per capita than any other city in Australia and we have the highest concentration of book clubs in the country.
You are invited to explore our parks and gardens, heritage architecture, theatres and concert halls and enjoy our fine dining, bars and enchanting laneways while you’re in town.
As you gather with colleagues, the City of Melbourne wishes all involved in VALA2018 a most successful conference.
Presenting at VALA2018? Your link for online registration will be emailed to you separately.
Conference fees are inclusive of GST and are in Australian Dollars
Registration Type
Standard Paid on or after 28 November 2017
* Library Students are eligible for complimentary membership ** Only applicable to group registrations for VALA Institutional memberships
Full Registration Member
$1,470
Full Registration Non Member
$1,800
Full Time Student Member *
$425
Full Time Student Non Member
$610
Day Registration Member
$600 per day
Day Registration Non Member
$720 per day
Half Day Registration – Institutional members only **
$385 per half day
Early Bird prices closed on 27 November 2017.
Registration Entitlements
Registration Inclusions for Full Registrations, Speakers and Full-time Students
Access to Conference sessions
Access to Exhibition Tuesday to Thursday
Attendance at the Conference Welcome Reception
Attendance at the Conference Farewell Refreshments
Lunch, morning and afternoon teas daily for Tuesday to Thursday
Name Badge
Access to Conference App
Delegate Pocket Program
Registration Inclusions for Day Registrations, Speaker Day Registrations, Presenters
Access to Conference sessions for the day of registration only
Access to Exhibition for the day of registration only
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for the day of registration only
Name Badge
Access to Conference App
Delegate Pocket Program
Registration Inclusions for Half Day Registrations
Access to Conference sessions for the period of registration only
Access to Exhibition for the period of registration only
Applicable catering for period of registration only
Name Badge
Access to Conference App
Delegate Pocket Program
Registration Inclusions for Premium Exhibitor Registrations
Access to Conference sessions for the duration of the Conference
Access to the Exhibition for the duration of the Conference
Attendance at the Conference Welcome Reception
Attendance at the Conference Farewell Refreshments
Lunch, morning and afternoon teas daily for Tuesday to Thursday
One personalised name badge (name badge is not transferrable to another staff member)
Access to Conference App
Delegate Pocket Program
Registration Inclusions for Standard Exhibitor Registrations
Access to the Exhibition for the duration of the Conference
Attendance at the Conference Welcome Reception
Attendance at the Conference Farewell Refreshments
Lunch, morning and afternoon teas daily for Tuesday to Thursday
One personalised name badge (name badge is not transferrable to another staff member)
Access to Conference App
Delegate Pocket Program
Please note: this registration does not entitle the bearer to access Conference sessions
Trade Passes
Unlimited trade passes will be provided to exhibitors, which are to be used by visitors to your stand
All trade pass visitors will be required to wear a name badge at all times
Please note: this registration does not entitle the bearer to access Conference sessions or catering
Additional Information
Registration Fees Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received via email to the VALA2018 Conference Office (vala@wsm.com.au ) by 12 January 2018 to receive a full refund less a handling fee of $143 including GST. No refund will be given after this date; however, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to the VALA2018 Conference Office.
Accommodation Cancellation Policy
For accommodation cancellation policies, please refer to the individual hotel policies noted on the website and registration form. Any amendments to original hotel bookings must be forwarded via email to the VALA2018 Conference office. Verbal changes or cancellations cannot be accepted nor will the hotels accept any changes direct.
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.
VALA will have Duty Officers assigned at all times during the VALA2018 Conference, and will not tolerate behaviour that makes attendees feel unsafe, intimidated, discriminated against, harassed, or bullied. The Code of Conduct applies in all VALA2018 Conference spaces including the exhibition , during Conference sessions, associated social events, and online. Ask for permission before posting quotes or photographs of other people on social media.
Please ensure you have read and understood the Code of Conductbefore you arrive, and do not hesitate to contact the VALA Secretariat or Duty Officers should you have any questions or concerns.
Privacy Statement
Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001. The Conference Managers comply with such legislation which is designed to protect the right of the individual to privacy of their information. Information collected in respect of proposed participation in any aspect of the Conference will only be used for the purposes of planning and conduct of the Conference and may also be provided to the organising body or to organisers of future events. It is also usual to produce a ‘Delegate List’ of attendees at the Conference and to include the individual’s details in such a list. Consent for publication of the individual’s information may be withheld when completing the registration form for the Conference. Individuals are also entitled to access the information.
Insurance
Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Organising Committee and the Conference Office accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Photography and Video Recording
By registering, participants acknowledge and consent that during their attendance at VALA2018 their image or voice may be recorded via video, photograph or by any other means (“recorded”) by an officer or official of VALA2018 which may be distributed or published at the discretion of the Organisers of VALA2018. If you do not wish to be recorded, you are required to indicate this during the registration process. You are encouraged to remove yourself from situations where filming is obviously underway.
VALA2018 offers many different opportunities for sponsorship participation, and is willing to work with you to tailor individual sponsorship packages to suit your budget and marketing objectives.
Sponsorship packages include:
Technology Partners
Conference Mobile App
$15,000
Network & Recharge Hub
$10,000
VALA View
$10,000
E-Posters
$6,000
Education Partners
Round Table Presentations
$6,000
Concurrent Sessions
$3,000
L Plate Series
$6,000
Hospitality Partners
Catering Partner
$5,500
Welcome Reception
$5,500
Farewell Reception
$5,500
Coffee Bean Partner
$5,500
Collateral Partners
Name Badge and Lanyard
$6,000
Further Information
For further sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact Helen McGowan, Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager, on +61 3 9907 8628, +61 3 9645 6311 or helen@wsm.com.au.
The exhibition is an integral element of the Conference and will provide the market place for valuable networking and education and the opportunity to meet face to face with your target audience. Located on a single level in the Exhibition Centre bays, adjacent to the plenary hall and other session rooms, the exhibition will be fully integrated into the Conference program with all catering breaks served in the exhibition hall.
We encourage you to book early. Click on the icons or select from the menu to view the Prospectus, download the Exhibition Floor plan, or simply apply online.
Exhibition Opening Hours Tuesday 13 February 2018 0830 – 1830 hours (access for exhibitors from 0800 hours) 1730 – 1830 hours (Welcome Reception) Wednesday 14 February 2018 0830 – 1730 hours Thursday 15 February 2018 0830 – 1345 hours
NB: Exhibition floor plan layout is correct as at 1 February 2018. Subject to change without notice. Please note stylised floor plan is not to scale.
