VALA2004 Session 6 Harboe Ree

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The Library as Digitorium: New Modes of Information Creation, Distribution and Access

VALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 6: Electronic Publishing
Tuesday 3 February 2004, 14:00 – 14:30

Cathrine Harboe-Ree

University Librarian, Monash University
http://www.lib.monash.edu.au

Michele Sabto

Manager, Monash University ePress, Monash University
http://www.lib.monash.edu.au

Andrew Treloar

Project Manager, Strategic Information Initiatives, Monash University
http://www.monash.edu.au

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VALA Peer Reviewed Paper

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Abstract

Libraries have always been creators or publishers of information. Digital technology, combined with library expertise in bibliographic control, distribution and access, provides new opportunities for libraries to create and publish material in support of teaching, learning and research. Monash University Library, as an early adopter of new technologies, has developed digital services to support more effective and creative learning and teaching. More recent initiatives are specifically intended to support research, and to work towards the transformation of scholarly communication. The word coined to capture the newly expanded role for higher-education libraries is digitorium, a play on scriptorium.

VALA2004 Session 10 Maquignaz

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The Centrality of the Integrated Library Management System: a Strategic View of Information Management in an E-Service Environment

VALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 10: Extending the ILMS
Thursday 5 February 2004, 10:45 – 11:15

Laura Maquignaz

Manager, Library Information Resources Management, Victoria University
http://library.vu.edu.au

Jane Miller

Network Information Services Librarian, Victoria University
http://library.vu.edu.au

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VALA Peer Reviewed Paper

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Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of the changing information environment on the expectations of academic libraries in terms of the functionality of their Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). This research finds that libraries still strategically rely on their ILMS for their services and are adding functionality from their system vendors as it becomes available. “Add-on” systems (non ILMS) are being used to cater for the requirements of digital data but at this stage do not dominate. The partnership between academic libraries and their ILMS vendors seems strong – as long as these vendors can continue to add the required functionality.

VALA2004 Session 15 Wells

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Evolution or Revolution: developing new organisational structures to meet the challenges of delivering online services

VALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 15: Strategic Information Planning
Thursday 5 February 2004, 14:00 – 14:30

Andrew Wells

University Librarian, UNSW Library
http://www.library.unsw.edu.au

Tony Cargnelutti

Manager, Online Services Department, UNSW Library
http://www.library.unsw.edu.au

Kerrie Talmacs

Digitisation Services Manager, Online Services Department, UNSW Library
http://www.library.unsw.edu.au

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VALA Peer Reviewed Paper

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Abstract

The current convergence of technologies, international communications protocols and increasingly flexible web-based services has led to significant changes in the scholarly information environment. These changes, and the opportunities they present, have taken the ‘hybrid library’ from concept to reality. This new reality has forced academic libraries to give serious thought to how they can best realign resources to meet the challenges of the library in the 21st century. This means a significant cultural change requiring rethinking operational processes, as well as resource reallocation and the development of completely new services. This paper examines some of these complex issues within the context of UNSW Library’s own experience in meeting the challenges, which have led to the establishment of a new department in 2003 – the Online Services Department [OSD].

This paper is dedicated to Marian Bate and Richard d’Avigdor, whose forward thinking contributed enormously in shaping the direction of UNSW Library.

VALA2002 Plenary 1 Greenstein

VALA2002
VALA Keynote speaker

Next Generation Digital Libraries

VALA 2002 PLENARY 1: Daniel Greenstein
Wednesday 6 February 2002, 09:00 – 10:15
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Daniel Greenstein

Digital Library Federation, Washington, D.C., USA
http://www.clir.org

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Abstract

The article traces the development of digital libraries and asks what is next for a suite of activities (or is it in an organizational form?) that is fundamentally important to the future of research, learning, and cultural engagement. It focuses largely on the experience of leading US research libraries as a spring-board to two discussions: about key challenges that digital libraries more generally may confront in the next few years, and about how national cultural, legal, and funding regimes may influence the digital library’s history and its future course.

 

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VALA2000 Session 5 Galante

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Treatments for ‘Agoraphobia’: International Developments for the Hybrid Library

VALA 2000 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Technology Management
Wednesday 16 February 2000, 15:10 – 15:40

Vincent Galante, 1998/99 VALA Travel Scholar

Head, Information Systems, La Trobe University Library
http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au


VALA Peer Reviewed Paper
VALA Travel Scholar

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Abstract

This paper based on a study visit made in May 1999, generously sponsored by the VALA Travel Scholarship program, reports on developmental projects that seek to aid library users to efficiently discover and locate information resources. In the current information landscape, where resources exist in a variety of formats, the goal is to develop systems that seamlessly integrate the globally distributed content. The report includes descriptions of the most promising UK eLib program funded research projects into Hybrid Library Systems and some of the Digital Library Initiatives in USA Universities. It also identifies and provides links to other international research on creating Digital Library Systems.

VALA2000 Plenary 2 Noerr

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99 Questions about Digital Libraries

VALA 2000 PLENARY 2: Peter Noerr
Wednesday 16 February 2000, 16:10 – 17:25

Dr Peter Noerr

Technical Director, EduLib


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Abstract

This paper discusses issues and technicalities surrounding the envisioning, planning and creation of a digital library. In general the paper raises issues for discussion, rather than providing prescriptive answers. The range and diversity of individual circumstances is too broad for generalizations and formulas.

At the preliminary stage it addresses the issues of organizational motivation, possible content, target audience, long term support and funding.

For planning it asks questions about staff and resources, creation and maintenance, delivery methods, charging policy, and long term support and funding.

During the process of creation aspects to be considered are , available technology, in- house or out-source, project management, design, testing, unveiling, and long term support and funding.

 

VALA2000 Plenary 3 McMillan

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The Digital Library: Without a Soul Can It Be a Library?

VALA 2000 PLENARY 3: Gail McMillan
Thursday 17 February 2000, 09:00 – 10:15

Gail McMillan

Director, Digital Library and Archives University Libraries
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (USA)
http://www.vt.edu


VALA Keynote speaker

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Abstract

For many people “digital libraries” mean information on the Internet that is available to them either directly or indirectly through search engines, indexes or library catalogs. While digital libraries imply abundance, they do not necessarily connote the broad range of services or quality resources that libraries provide. Digital libraries are perceived as being solely mechanical or electronic, providing only online resources and lacking people serving people. If the digital library is actually to be a library and not a soulless, heartless construct, then it needs to evolve beyond mere storage and access to digitized information.

A library is a fusion of resources in a variety of forms, including services and people supporting the entire life cycle of information beginning with creation, to dissemination and use, through to preservation. A digital library works best when it is an integral part of a library that provides its users with access to information that has been evaluated, organized, and preserved in the most useful formats. Digital libraries and traditional libraries share common goals and should interact as if they shared a common soul. If they do, the [digital] library will accomplish more than it could separately and serve its users on the highest order.

 

VALA2008 Session 7 Lattimore

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperEquity, the digital library and a new Medical School

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 7: Health Information
Wednesday 6 February 2008 15:10 – 15:40
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Geoff Lattimore

Medical Librarian, University of Western Sydney
http://www.uws.edu.au

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Abstract

Inequity in health care provision for western Sydney in relation to the rest of the city was a key reason for the establishment of a medical school at the University of Western Sydney (UWS). After careful planning, the first intake of students commenced their studies in March 2007. UWS was keen to establish a school that made fundamental changes from the traditional past, in: student selection processes, curricula, teaching strategies and assessment methods. Key library staff were involved in the planning from the outset, providing an excellent opportunity to help shape the form and focus of the collection and the resources available for both staff and students. This paper outlines the process of consultation and the development of an exemplary medical library, which has as its focus a strong digital collection.