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Two new additions to the Library Science collection.
Management basics for information professionals
Reflecting the rapidly changing sphere of information sciences, this completely revised and expanded edition covers topics such as:
Management basics for information professionals
Reflecting the rapidly changing sphere of information sciences, this completely revised and expanded edition covers topics such as:
- Legal issues & library management
- Ethics
- Managing tecnology
- Managing money & staff
- Changing & innovating
- Marketing
- Building teams
Each chapter in this book addresses the critical question:
What are the most important things a 21st century library should do with its space?
This book is structured in three parts.
What are the most important things a 21st century library should do with its space?
This book is structured in three parts.
- Projects and trends
- Trends and ideas
- Ideas and futures
Happy reading!
Ruth
SWITCH 2013 Conference "Creating libraries for our communities"
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend Day 2 of
the Conference hosted by NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association. I was re-energised after
listening to speakers who are passionate about public libraries and other cultural institutions.
In summary:
- Libraries still fill a valuable role as lending institutions but they need to incorporate new ways of engaging with the community. Libraries can be a hub for lifelong learning through the programs and facilities they offer the community. Make your library a welcoming space for the community.
- Library staff need to be able to articulate what we do and our value to the community (and economy) and inform the stakeholders of this.
The conference program and speaker biographies are located on the NSW MPLA website www.nswmpla.org.au. The proceedings will be added at a later date.
If you are still interested read on for my notes on Day 2...
The theme for the morning session was “From Lending to
Learning”
Ronan O’Beirne,
Director for Learning Development and Research at Bradford College, West
Yorkshire, U.K.
Ronan painted a bleak picture of library closures across the
UK. There was a dichotomy of smaller
community libraries being closed and larger flagship libraries being
built. These closures are coming at a
time when literacy levels are declining in the UK and Australia. Technology was often used as an excuse to
close libraries. There is a growing
digital divide in the UK – people who do not have the skills to access online
information. To teach people to use the
technology they need to see a reason to use it.
Ronan believes libraries can remain true to their purpose
and embrace new purposes and strategies. You need staff that are able to make this
transition and libraries need politically savvy leaders.
Recommended reading - Lifelong
and lifewide: stories of adult learning published by Adult Learning
Australia. (I have ordered a copy for
our library).
Bernie McSwain,
Manager, Libraries and Community Centres, City of Salisbury, SA.
Bernie highlighted the importance of articulating what we
do. They align all their
programs/objectives with Council’s strategy.
Invest time in making staff aware of Council’s strategy. They evaluate all their programs. Fantastic infographic “Salisbury Reads” was
given to all elected members in their area.
They created a video with short interviews from users about
what they like about the library service.
Linda Heald, Coordinator, Collection and Cultural Services,
Kogarah Library and Cultural Services
Be realistic about what you can offer. Linda emphasised the importance of ongoing
programs of events as these foster a connection with the community. People are making return visits and feeling
comfortable in the library space.
The theme for the afternoon session was “Shifting the Focus”
Kiersten Fishburn,
Director, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Kiersten reiterated that idea of getting people to feel
comfortable using your space. Make your
community feel welcome. Often giving the
audience something to do gives them a sense of ownership eg. Creating a
craft. Don’t be precious about how the community
use your space. If they come in to use
the toilets then so be it. As people
become more comfortable they will engage more.
Use a hook to get them in – go with what’s popular and what you know
they like.
Eg. The Niu Warrior exhibition to engage the Pacific
Islander community. A group unlikely to
come to an art gallery but the hook was NRL players in traditional islander
costume.
Don’t underestimate the access you have to your
community. The value of partnerships –
who do you have access to that other groups would like access to. Eg Opera
Australia's community choirs program.
Tailor your evaluation to your audience.
Kathryn Baget-Juleff,
Group Manager, Community Connections, Shellharbour City Council
Kathryn organised a workshop and invited councillors and
senior staff to say what they thought their library should be. These were the people responsible for the
funding so they were more likely to support a library that they felt connected
to. They used community engagement strategies.
After any consultation it is important to give feedback. Eg. Vancouver Public Library strategic plan on Youtube
Julie
A million first steps: British Library releases a million historical copyright free images oh Flickr.
The British Library has released over a million images onto Flickr Commons for anyone to use, remix and repurpose."These images were taken from the pages of 17th, 18th and 19th century books digitised by Microsoft who then generously gifted the scanned images to us, allowing us to release them back into the Public Domain. The images themselves cover a startling mix of subjects: There are maps, geological diagrams, beautiful illustrations, comical satire, illuminated and decorative letters, colourful illustrations, landscapes, wall-paintings and so much more that even we are not aware of.."
See more at: http://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/digital-scholarship/2013/12/a-million-first-steps.html#sthash.BU5nySRZ.dpuf
ALGA - NEWS 13 December 2013 - Superannuation article
I thought those of us interested in where our super is heading might be interested in this report that was mentioned in today's ALGA (Australian Local Government Association) News:
A "how to guide" for protecting superannuation released
Climate Smart Super: Understanding Superannuation & Climate Risk has been released this week to highlight the necessity for superannuation nest eggs to be protected from carbon and climate change risks. Released by The Climate Institute, it's the first report of its kind and offers information for individuals to learn more about their super funds and how to engage with their super funds in relation to the investments made on their behalf.It reveals that while trustees managing superannuation funds have a fiduciary duty to manage for climate and carbon policy risks, few are able to demonstrate they are acting on that duty. The report was released alongside results of this year's global survey of 1000 of the largest asset owners, most of whom are super funds.
"Superannuation funds are often Australians' biggest or second biggest asset but until now very few have had accessible information enabling them to take an active role in managing that asset against climate and carbon policy risks," CEO of The Climate Institute, John Connor said."This report reviews superannuation in the context of climate change - both in terms of how retirement savings might be exposed to climate risk and how those savings can help transition Australia to a clean energy future."
"It offers a number of simple steps to assist people to engage with their super funds so that they can move from being accidental to active investors and start challenging the dangerous short term focus in business and politics that threatens retirement savings."
"Numerous reports from banks, investment groups and others now highlight that serious climate action means many high carbon investments may turn out to be worthless, with a large majority of fossil fuels needing to be left in the ground. This could have a huge impact on superannuation funds," Mr Connor said.
Climate Smart Super: Understanding Superannuation & Climate Risk and associated content, including infographics, videos and a podcast, can be found here.
A "how to guide" for protecting superannuation released
Climate Smart Super: Understanding Superannuation & Climate Risk has been released this week to highlight the necessity for superannuation nest eggs to be protected from carbon and climate change risks. Released by The Climate Institute, it's the first report of its kind and offers information for individuals to learn more about their super funds and how to engage with their super funds in relation to the investments made on their behalf.It reveals that while trustees managing superannuation funds have a fiduciary duty to manage for climate and carbon policy risks, few are able to demonstrate they are acting on that duty. The report was released alongside results of this year's global survey of 1000 of the largest asset owners, most of whom are super funds.
"Superannuation funds are often Australians' biggest or second biggest asset but until now very few have had accessible information enabling them to take an active role in managing that asset against climate and carbon policy risks," CEO of The Climate Institute, John Connor said."This report reviews superannuation in the context of climate change - both in terms of how retirement savings might be exposed to climate risk and how those savings can help transition Australia to a clean energy future."
"It offers a number of simple steps to assist people to engage with their super funds so that they can move from being accidental to active investors and start challenging the dangerous short term focus in business and politics that threatens retirement savings."
"Numerous reports from banks, investment groups and others now highlight that serious climate action means many high carbon investments may turn out to be worthless, with a large majority of fossil fuels needing to be left in the ground. This could have a huge impact on superannuation funds," Mr Connor said.
Climate Smart Super: Understanding Superannuation & Climate Risk and associated content, including infographics, videos and a podcast, can be found here.
Hot Holiday Devices Webinar
Merry christmas all!!
Overdrive conducted a webinar on Hot Holiday Devices
The presentation covered -
1.What’s the difference?
►Tablets, smart phones and eBook readers
2.Mobile Devices
►Android tablets
►iPhone / iPad / iPod touch
►Windows
3.eBook readers
► Nook
►Kobo
►Kindle
4.Which one’s right for me?
5.Test Drive
6.Success checklist
7.Contact us
8.Resources list
In Library this would be very useful when helping patrons:
Here are some things you’ll want to consider when buying, gifting, or recommending a device:What will you use it for?
►eBooks, audiobooks, internet?
►Videos –HD
►Keyboard capability
Price
Ease of use
Characteristics
►Screen size
►Storage capacity
►Wireless capability
►Bluetooth connectivity
Notes available on DMS:
Library - CMS 08Training CMS/08/492427 - Overdrive - CMS
2013hot holiday devices_12022013_ab.pdf
Thanks Jacinta and Meagan
Masterfile Premier
I recently enjoyed a short webinar on Masterfile Premier and picked up a few tasty tidbits!
- updated daily
- complete title list available masterfile-premier
- images can be searched by clicking More tab at top and choosing Images
- ebsco support contains tutorials, promotions, training and facts
- Great for school projects - country fact sheets, images
- Find articles on any subject. MasterFILE Premier contains full text article content from nearly 1,700 periodicals across all subjects.
- The primary source documents are American focused but there are some Australian periodicals etc used
- You can export information via the Tools bar on the right hand side of the database screen:
Tools
- Tools
- Add to folder.
- Save
- Cite
- Export
- Create Note
- Permalink
- Bookmark
Happy databasing!!
Meagan
What was the Impact of the recent letterbox drop on the usage of Zinio?
In mid November the library delivered a postcard promoting Zinio Digital Magazines to households throughout the Shire as part of a partnership with Cronulla CBD Management. On one side of the card was information about Santa photos in Cronulla Mall and the other side introduced Zinio.It wasn't free; in fact it cost a significant sum. The library contributed money towards the costs of preparing and distributing the postcard, so it was important that we look at whether the investment was valuable.
Is it worth spending $$$ on promoting library resources using this method.
Well, I have had a look at the figures for the use of Zinio in November and compared it with the month of October. I should also preface these numbers with a long term observation across all our digital services that we would expect to see a decline in usage from September through to January. Ordinarily, November would see less usage than October.
Here's what happened…
Zinio Pageviews on Library Website ⇧90%
Visits to Library website from campaign URL ⇧1506%
Clicks on 'Choose New Magazines' button ⇧77%
Zinio Magazine Checkouts ⇧81%
60% of all current Zinio Patrons signed up after the postcard delivery
This chart compares what percentage of our members signed up for a Zinio account before and after the postcard promoting Zinio was delivered. Out of all 177 current Zinio patron accounts, 107 of them were created after the letterbox drop.
So there you have it. A resounding success I would say.
You can have a closer look at the raw numbers. They are stored in DMS so you will need to look at this from Internet Explorer at work.
Martin
Designing Libraries
Hi,
I was Reading Online Currents and saw a great link to share about how libraries in the U.K. are being designed and what works.
http://designinglibraries.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=1
Also a great article about a library called the Ideas Store
http://designinglibraries.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=242
Enjoy!,Meagan
I was Reading Online Currents and saw a great link to share about how libraries in the U.K. are being designed and what works.
http://designinglibraries.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=1
Also a great article about a library called the Ideas Store
http://designinglibraries.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=242
Enjoy!,Meagan
Google wins books scanning battle
Thought staff might be interested in this article from the Australian. After an eight year battle, Google has finally won a court case giving them rights to scan copyrighted books.Barb
Making More Connections at State Library
Kate O,Grady sent these links from State Library - enjoy and I hope you find them useful!
MAKING CONNECTIONSInformation for participantsThursday 24 October 2013 |
Overview of State Library
Introduction to Public Library Services
Anne Doherty
Presentation
on slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net/PublicLibraryServices/making-connections-oct2013-pls - unfortunately this dosent work but heres one prepared earlier - http://www.slideshare.net/PublicLibraryServices/making-connections-may-2013-public-library-services?from_search=2
Public library photos on
Flickr
Public Library Services
Manager
Consultants
Introduction to Collection Services
Kim Thomson
Presentation
on slideshare
Overview of Reading Rooms
Jo Hennock and Lynne Hewitt
- Indigenous Unit contacts
- Research guides
- Historypin
- Pinterest
State Library website overview
Top 10 places to visit on the State Library website
Top 10 places to visit on the State Library website
1. Home page
How Do I? (for your
clients to help themselves)
Ask a librarian (for your
clients to ask us to do it for them)
Social media links
2. Catalogue
3. Public Library
Services For new public library staff, Elists
and blog
4. Public Library
Guidelines
5. Manuscripts and Pictures Catalogue
6. Discover collections
7. E-Resources
licensed for individual use across NSW and
not for use in reference work by library staff. http://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/eresources/
8. E books via EBL
9. Research guides
10. Contact us – please do!
NSW.net overview
Register
for access to upcoming training, seminar videos, e-lending portal (e-books) and
other information http://www.nswnet.net/user/register
Walking tours of library
History
of the library
Curio
app
Exhibitions
Introduction to Original
Materials Branch
Megan Atkins
LIAC overview
Kaye James
drug info @ your library
Andrea Curr
Multicultural Services
overview
Oriana Acevedo
Have a great day, Meagan
Library futures and how to get there - Eli Neiburger
Anyone want to borrow a telescope? Or a theremin? (And what
is a theremin?)
Strange as it seems, these items are available for patrons to
borrow from the Ann Arbor public library at in the State of Michigan, USA.
I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to hear Eli speak
at a seminar at the State Library this week. Eli’s responsibilities include
technology planning, events, marketing and acquisitions and he has some ideas
which seemed to me to be pretty radical, but the statistics he showed us
suggest his ideas are working. His view is that libraries should be
diversifying collections away from traditionally held materials and moving to items
that cost more than an impulse purchase and which are not needed very often. Their
collection includes telescopes, bespoke musical instruments (the theremin is
only one), a skeleton, sewing machines, spinning wheels and microscopes.
Ann Arbor has also negotiated with local authors and
musicians to licence works for the use of library patrons. They also use
open-source library systems wherever possible and are about to stop using RFID,
going back to a free barcode reading system (sorry, can’t remember the name of
all the systems they use). The library is actively seeking to develop new
experiences for their members by collaborating with local historians, providing
a ‘maker-space’ and Summer Reading programs that use ideas such as real-life
Angry Birds at the local gym!
When asked what his top three tips were for libraries
wishing to adapt and change, his suggestions were
- Invest in geeks
- Never buy something unless there is no other option, and
- Never say "That's not a library"
His belief is that libraries of the future will be what we
make of the experience for customers, not what we buy.
Sue S
(I ran out of time to write this, sorry – I’m off to Hawaii.
Aloha!)
L.I.A.C at the State Library
A great resource at our libraries.
Some great topics include(Click on topic on website):Legal answers
Family, Relationships and Children:What happens when your relationship ends, or if you're suffering abuse or violence? What rights do children and young people have - their care, schooling, with the police?
Neighbours, Housing and the Environment:Having problems with neighbours over fences or trees? Or with your local council, or your landlord? Or are you concerned with issues relating to climate change and the environment?
Wills, Estates and Planning Ahead:How do you make a valid will, and what happens if you don't leave a will? What does an executor do? And how can you ensure your wishes are followed if you become incapacitated?
Police and Crime:Have you been a victim of a crime? Do you have to go to court? Find information about police powers, and how to defend youself when charged with a crime.
Money, Debt and Fines:Are you in debt, considering bankruptcy or does someone owe you money? Need information about Centrelink payments?
Courts and the Legal System:Do you need a lawyer, or are you representing yourself in court? Find information about court procedures and forms. Find out about our legal system.
Work and Employment:Do you have questions about your pay, or what your entitlements are? Are you claiming compensation for a workplace injury?
Cars and Driving:Need to know about buying a car, or traffic offences? Have you been booked for something and have to pay a fine?
Consumers, Business and Media:Unhappy with something you've bought? Are you starting a business or incorporating an association? Need information about copyright or media law?
Government and Rights:Do you have questions about discrimination or human rights? About immigration or freedom of information
Accidents, Compensation and Insurance:Have you suffered an injury through crime, or your workplace? Is someone suing you for negligence? Need information about insurance?
Health and Ageing:Who owns your medical records? Can you refuse medical treatment? Or do you need to know about living in a retirement village?
Also very helpful tabs at top:
Legal books online:These online books are also available in Find Legal Answers tool kit in the library.
Legal Research
Free legal advice and assistance: a referral guide
For students & teachers - HSC legal studies in NSW
*The State Library L.A.C. staff are always available for more help at Ask a librarian
*And finding N.S.W. Legislation is easy with this link.
Thanks, Meagan
*The State Library L.A.C. staff are always available for more help at Ask a librarian
*And finding N.S.W. Legislation is easy with this link.
Thanks, Meagan
SIGN OF THE TIMES: are signs really showing the way?
STOP! does that sign you are considering for your branch or section meet the design essentials of
- integration with architecture, branding and marketing
- clarity and use of text hierarchy
- flexibility / interchangeability
- consistency in design and language with existing signage
- wording and tone
- size and compatibility with background
While you're at it give your noticeboards and end panels the once-over. Don't clutter. Framing and bordering signs and posters is more effective. Do you really want your community noticeboard to takeover the space?
There is an information package available from Meagan if you would like to have a browse.
Heres a link for Cecilia's website with lots of photos including before and after photos of lots of libraries including Randwick, Katoomba and Watsons Bay.ckdesign
Heres a link for Cecilia's website with lots of photos including before and after photos of lots of libraries including Randwick, Katoomba and Watsons Bay.ckdesign
Thanks Debra and Meagan
Trends in reading among Australians
The Australia Council has released a fact sheet on the reading behaviour of Australians based on research into the Get Reading! campaigns from 2008-2012. You can read the fact sheet here.Barb
Webinar on Consumer Health Complete
I have recently enjoyed my first webinar on the Research Database Consumer Health Complete.
A few handy tips:
Tabs across top:
All Results |  | | Evidence-Based Reports | | | Reference Books | | | Fact Sheets & Pamphlets | | | News & Magazines | | | Drugs & Herbs | | | |
| Alternative Sources | | | Images & Diagrams | | | Videos & Animations |
- Evidence Based Reports: Updated often and by reputable sources
- Reference Books - Very good for factual info from reputable sources
- Fact Sheets and Pamphlets - Excellent for students and people who want easy quick information
- News and magazines - updated with new reports often, refer to date on report.
- Drugs and herbs -uses AHFS Consumer Medication Information, Complete Guide to Prescription Drugs & Non-Prescription Drugs and the Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants
- Alternative Sources - For people who want to explore more natural options in health
- Images and Diagrams - Images are good for studentsand people with ESL. Has a simple explanationand is easily printed.
- Videos and Animations - Also good for students and ESL
 |
| Simple Image of Heart |
*Medical Dictionary - good for looking up terms or if unsure of spelling people can browse by letterand get a brief description.
You can
- *This allows you to keep and share items found.
Happy Using!!
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