After years of creating my own homepage with pure HTML coding and FTP software, blogging and other social software does change the way in which information is being transmitted and shared. As a MIS student, a casual librarian and a casual library clerk in the public library sector, my research studies how blogs can enhance and promote library services in the public libraries in Perth. Currently, there are none of the Perth public library has a library blog, why is that so? Does that reflect the attitude of the librarian? The technology barrier? Constraint and funding? Or simply, the patrons do not need a library blog actually?
I definitely hope to see more library students to share and contribute to this blog.
July 17th, 2006
Posted by
Hoi | Western Australia, Public libraries |
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Public libraries throughout Australia face an imminent ‘age wave’ as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age. Retirees and older people have traditionally been an important target market for public libraries [people over the age of 65 use libraries 5 times as often as the rest of us]. The impact of a greatly increased proportion of older people in local communities will be an important consideration in library planning, facility design, resourcing, marketing strategies, the development of strategic partnerships and staffing.
Some of these issues are considered in
Active, engaged, valued: Older people and NSW Public Libraries a publication I’ve been working on that is now available via the State Library website at:
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/pls/publications/pdf/active_engaged_valued.pdf
Are there any research projects, blogs, etc. looking at the issues? Does anyone have a perspective on ‘future proofing’ public libraries in Australia?
July 17th, 2006
Posted by
MJJ | Australia, New South Wales, Public libraries, Useful resources |
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Due to popular demand, the ALIA NewGrads Group in Victoria is hosting a
panel event of speakers who have moved between different sectors in the
library industry. The four panellists are:
* Cheryl Walker, from Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst Library, after a
long time in public libraries Cheryl is now the Librarian at MGS Junior campus.
* Doreen Sullivan, currently working as a cataloguer for DA Services, after
14 years as a public librarian Doreen has spent the last 2½ years in
various contract positions working in both government department and health
libraries.
* Lisa Donnelly, from LaTrobe University, started at the Law Institute,
moved into health, and is now working at a university library.
* And finally, Aaron Tunn, from the Peter MacCallum Central Cancer Library,
has probably tried every possible job in libraries (approximately 25!)
doing contract work, including a vendor stint with Ebsco.
These speakers combined will produce a wealth of knowledge for people
wanting to cross over sectors. We invite you not only to attend this event
but also submit any questions that you may have to present to the panel so
the night can be as resourceful as possible.
Craig Anderson and the RMIT Library have again kindly supplied the Swanston
Seminar Room.
EVENT: Working in Different Library Sectors Panel
WHERE:Swanston Seminar Room
Building 8, Level 5
360 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000
Map: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=cxlc0nabtrud
WHEN: Thursday, 20th July 2006
ARRIVE: 5:30 for 6pm start
COST: Gold coin donation
Submit RSVPs to Michelle Thomason: [email protected]
Submit questions for panelists to Laura Foley: [email protected]
July 17th, 2006
Posted by
Jenelle | Victoria, Events, All sectors |
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