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8:30
Registration and refreshments
9:00
SESSION A
9:30
Evolution in library services: moving towards knowledgemanagement
Increasing the practice and application of knowledge
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managementTransitioning from traditional print to electronic services
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Delivering information services in new and innovative ways
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Keeping up to date with emerging technologies
Choosing the most suitable technology solution and when to
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adopt itThe risks of taking up new technologies and trends too quickly
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Having an effective strategy in place to implement new
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initiatives
Crystal Choi, Liaison Librarian,The University of Sydney
About the Facilitator:
Crystal Choi
has worked in public libraries and academic libraries for 9 years. She currently works as a Faculty Liaison Librarian at the Universityof Sydney Library and she is also the convenor of the ALIA Sydneygroup. Her research interests relate to social media in library andinformation contexts and emerging technologies.11:00 Morning refreshments and networking
SESSION B
11:30
Adding value to libraries and information services:featuring overseas case studies
Demonstrating the value of libraries through client and
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organisational engagement
Proving the ROI and cost savings in the current nancial climate
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Strategically aligning libraries’ services with business goals
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Sonja Barfoed, Librarian,Department of Finance and Deregulation
About the Facilitator:
Sonja Barfoed
is a member of the ALIA Sustainable Libraries Group and amember of the ALIA New Generation Advisory Committee, which focuseson professional issues and opportunities for library students and newgraduates.1:00
Networking LunchSESSION C
1:45
Digital resource management
Best practises in digitising primary resources
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Preserving, retrieving and retaining digital content
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Transferring digital content to online platforms
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Toni Kennedy, Manager of Library Services,Corrective Services NSW
About the Facilitator:
Toni Kennedy
is a Library Manager with over 30 years experience in allaspects of library management, in both the public and private sector. Shecurrently manages approximately 50 inmates and staff libraries within theagency. She initiated an institutional repository for the organisation whichhas included a project to digitise the agency’s historical materials.3:15
Afternoon refreshments and NetworkingSESSION D
3:45
The future of libraries
In this session, the facilitator will give an introductory presentation
and then open the oor to questions, comments and discussion
The need for librarians to be multi-skilled
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Changing nature of the clientele and meeting their needs
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What do people want the library and information centre to be?
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Will future libraries be more than just an archive of resources?
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Open Access: looking towards the future of information sharing
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Practically implementing open source technologies
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Michael Hubble- Marriott, National Information Services Manager,Middletons
About the Facilitator:
Michael Marriott
is responsible for the rm’s information and recordsmanagement services. He has extensive experience in professional rms,
including time spent at Deloitte, Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Arthur
Andersen and the Australian Taxation Ofce. With a keen interest in
knowledge management and the application of new technology,Michael has been involved in the development and deployment ofdocument management systems, internet and intranet sites and librarycatalogues.5:15
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and end of event
Interactive Study Group – Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Libraries and corporate information centres are facing manynew challenges as technology changes and the need forelectronic resources increases.
With the emergence of interactive social networking tools such asFacebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, blogs and wikis and new trends inmobile technology, it has become vital to remain up-to-date not only in
their practical eld but also with new technologies to provide services in
the most effective and accessible way possible.Moreover, with the growth in use of the internet, there is an ever growing need for library professionals to be proactive in adding value toinformation and promoting their services amongst current and potentialclients.This event will provide an interactive environment in which to exploresome of the most popular and innovative tools and techniquesassociated with libraries and the new ways information can be stored,accessed and repurposed. Through a unique combination of discussion,interactive elements and group exercises, delegates will learn how thesetechnologies can be successfully implemented and utilised within their organisation.You will explore the following challenges:Utilising interactive social media tools
Keeping up to date with emerging technologies
The impact of eBooks and mobiles technologies
Creating and promoting the value of library services
Building a business case to support funding
Increasing the practice of knowledge management within library
Using open access and software to do more with less
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Julie Rae, Director Information and Research at Australian
Drug Foundation; Member at Australian Institute of Company Directors; Board Member at ALIA
Julie will introduce the study group objectives and outline how theday will proceed. Attendees will participate in a “getting to knowyou” exercise, to share backgrounds, experiences and expectationsof the event.
Pre-forum workshops: Wednesday, 26 August 2011
Interactive Workshops – Wednesday, 8 August 2012
About the workshop:
This workshop will explore effective social networking tools for libraries, and the ways in which libraries can realise the potential these tools offer for dynamic, wide-reaching communication with patrons and new methods of service delivery. We’ll begin by examining best-practice socialmedia policies and toolkits and look at developing a working social media strategy, then examine some of the most popular social media tools.
The session will have a strong focus on understanding how to nd the social media platforms where our patrons gather, and then use those tools
to interact and engage successfully with patrons and colleagues. We will also look at the new methods of communicating required for today’schanging user groups, who may never use a library’s traditional website.
The workshop will explore:
Developing an effective social media strategy, policy and toolkit
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Understanding how to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, QR codes, Pinterest and more for collaboration & communication
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Identifying the leading edge of popular social media platforms
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Assessment and evaluation of innovative online services
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Service planning
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Engaging with mobile and remote clients through social media
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Registration and refreshments: 9.00 amWorkshop time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Facilitated by:
Nathan Turner, e-Resources Librarian, Parramatta City Library
About the workshop leader:
Nathan Turner
is the e-Resources Librarian for Parramatta City Library, responsible for the library’s online presence and e-resources
as the library moves into providing 21st-century services for Sydney’s second-largest CBD and a growing population. With ve years’
experience in library IT and over a decade in corporate and academic IT; he is excited by the possibilities facing modern libraries asthey evolve together with their user groups; changing service models and methods of interaction to stay current. One of his particular interests is using social media to change and improve the traditional methods of communication between libraries and customers,and he has presented on the subject a number of times, including to the NSW Public Libraries Evaluation Group.
About the workshop:
Curation: the emerging library tool
The rise of curation tools and what it means for libraries
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Exploring a range of curation tools to manage information: Scoop-it, Livebinders, Pearl trees
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Practically leveraging curation tools for libraries to do more with less.
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Curation is about organising, ltering and making sense of the overwhelming wealth of data out there and making it available to meet
your client’s needs in the quickest and most accessible way.
Mastering the eBook evolution
The rapid popularity of eBooks and its impact on libraries
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The proliferation of eBook sources and devices
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Integrating eBooks with existing library collections
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Overcoming the challenges in providing access to electronic content
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About the workshop leader:
Lisa Nash
works for the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Centre of Excellence - Learning Exchange. Her role involvesmanaging a library as well as providing information, resources, research and professional development around technologies andresources to support teachers in providing quality 21st century learning for students. Her most recent work is in providing professionallearning to teachers in utilising iPads in learning. Lisa has recently published an article in SCAN journal (Vol 31 Feb 2012) on ‘ExploringiPads in Learning’. Lisa also manages and curates various Blogs and Scoopits.
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Registration and refreshments: 1.00 pmWorkshop time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Facilitated by:
Lisa Nash, Librarian, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta- Learning Exchange
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