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ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger
This conference presentation discusses how the Memorial’s major digitisation, data and web development project ANZAC Connections, launched in December 2013, brings historic documents from the Memorial’s archive to all Australians and has delivered an appropriate platform to integrate and make available a substantial collection of rich data that exists from a variety of sources.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger
The research on which this conference presentation is based outlines how a Minecraft Gaming Day gave the community a positive, educational and active way to participate in library programming. It demonstrates how young people and librarians can work together to creatively help public libraries support their communities and promote social inclusion, engagement and literacy building.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger
This conference presentation explores how the author, who completed a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management at the end of 2012, has leveraged a combination of part-time, casual and volunteer LIS opportunities in a remote region to broaden her skills, develop a local professional network and enjoy some very unusual experiences along the way. 
With a population of just over 25,000 people, the central Australian town of Alice Springs would not appear, at first glance, to offer many opportunities for a newly-minted librarian. Indeed, full-time librarian vacancies in the town are relatively few and far between, primarily as a result of very low turnover in these roles.
 

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference paper provides an insight into multiple projects running within Deakin University Library to consolidate the data across major Library services, in a cost effective and sustainable way. The overarching strategy is to develop a comprehensive dataset supporting business decisions, and in so doing allow the Library to optimise operations and services for the benefit of our clients.

To effectively communicate these benefits, the Library recognises the need to tell qualitative stories using quantitative data.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference paper discusses how The State Library of New South Wales piloted collecting social media content for the heritage collection of life in NSW, as part of a scientific trial with the CSIRO.  The lessons learned provide valuable insights into collecting this type of digital material.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference paper discusses how  the National Library of Australia and its participant agencies built the largest collection of online Australian election material to date in 2013. The election was notable in a number of ways, the new platforms being used to disseminate a political message, the amount of material that was produced and how much of this we could and could not collect.

Candidates and political parties have also embraced the online world and used it increasingly used as a means of spreading their campaign message. This election Pandora collected more than it has in any previous election, but content was missed. This was for a variety of reasons, lack of permissions, technical limitations and constrained resources. But what was collected will form the basis upon which future researchers can look back at what drove the election campaign online. 

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

The aim of this conference paper is to examine the differences in information literacy (IL) practices for VET students from TAFE libraries across Vocational only and Vocational and Higher Education delivering, TAFE institutes.

It will examine the content, delivery methods and barriers of IL practices across these two types of TAFE institution with a view to identify the likely differences facing IL programs in different types of TAFE library, and to provide suggestions on how best to tailor the IL practices to suit the particular student and teacher cohort.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference paper draws from the professional experiences of the presenter, who has worked across a range of library sectors in Melbourne and Darwin, and participated in Australian International Development projects in Papua New Guinea and Vietnam.

It will particularly focus on three strategies for unconventional career development: relocating to a regional centre; working as an International Development volunteer; and working in non-library industries. He will also draw from the experience of other information professionals who have pursued these non-conventional career paths.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference paper explores how the author, who completed a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management at the end of 2012, has leveraged a combination of part-time, casual and volunteer LIS opportunities in a remote region to broaden her skills, develop a local professional network and enjoy some very unusual experiences along the way. 

With a population of just over 25,000 people, the central Australian town of Alice Springs would not appear, at first glance, to offer many opportunities for a newly-minted librarian. Indeed, full-time librarian vacancies in the town are relatively few and far between, primarily as a result of very low turnover in these roles.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger
This conference paper outlines the reasons behind the creation of a particular strategy and the means by which the relevant technology was chosen, funded, purchased and implemented.  This will include the administration of an online survey, which sought both staff and library users input.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference paper covers a 10 point action plan which has been used to progress careers despite the demands of family situations. Many graduates share similar back-stories, and the goal is to offer effective advice on progressing your career in the library industry without risking your relationships, your sanity, or your credit rating.  

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger
This conference presentation draws upon a recent study (Bland, Hughes & Willis, 2013). After a brief literature review, it outlines the research design (qualitative case study, semi-structured interviews, and grounded theory analysis).
Findings of this study support successful (re)designing of public, academic and school libraries that respond to users’ changing information and learning needs. While library contexts vary, the same principles of stakeholder collaboration and community connection apply. The findings are of potential interest to teacher-librarians, school principals, education authorities, information professionals and library managers, to guide innovative user-centred library planning and resourcing.

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This conference presentation explains how an action research project will be carried out on the Year 11 historical investigation at Loreto Kirribilli, using guided inquiry as the vehicle for student inquiry as well as the collection of data. This presentaiton will be an initial analysis of the success or otherwise of guided inquiry as a means of ensuring deep learning in students.
Guided Inquiry is particularly timely with the emphasis on inquiry in the national curriculum, involves collaboration between teacher librarians, teachers and students, and allows us to show by evidence-based practice what kinds of differences we are able to make to student learning.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger
This conference presentation describes how Charles Sturt University librarians combined two platforms already existing in the Library to deliver a personalised and flexible experience that met the complex needs of first year mature off campus students. The new generation of mature, working professionals returning to study have different expectations and needs to the traditional first year student. Their situations demand that they be able to pick up the research skills they need while working in their own timeframes.