VALA2010 Session 2 Booth

VALA20120A new vision for university libraries: towards 2015

VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 2 – Physical and Virtual Access
Tuesday 9 February 2010, 12:00 – 12:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-2-booth

VALA Peer Reviewed Paper

 

 

Mal Booth

Director of Education and Research Services,
University of Technology, Sydney
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au

Sophie McDonald

Information Services Librarian,
University of Technology, Sydney
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au

Belinda Tiffen

Kuring-gai Library Manager,
University of Technology, Sydney
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au

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UTS: The Library of the Future on YouTube

Abstract

At UTS, plans for a new library building to open in 2015 are fuelling a re-imagining of our library. We are moving towards a new sustainable, client focussed and innovative library that will find its physical expression in a new library building, but is envisioned as being situated equally in the physical and digital environments. In this paper, we aim to describe our vision of the future by revealing some of the plans and projects already underway at UTS Library, and also by speculating a bit on our future – and perhaps yours.

VALA2010 Session 2 Chidlow

VALA20120Aging gracefully? Reviewing and enhancing Information Commons services at the University of Auckland

VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 2 – Physical and Virtual Access
Tuesday 9 February 2010, 11:25 – 11:55
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-2-chidlow

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperRachel Chidlow

Information Commons Group Manager, The University of Auckland Library, New Zealand
http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz

Hester Mountifield

Acting Associate University Librarian (Faculty Services), The University of Auckland Library, New Zealand
http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz

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Abstract

The University Library’s Information Commons Group services and facilities have continued to thrive and improve student life and learning since the opening of the Kate Edger Information Commons in April 2003. The IC Group has a strong strategic focus on continuous improvement in areas of management, staff development, operations, space design, technology, resource development and client services. The IC Group collaborates with ITS in offering and improving electronic campus services for students. This paper outlines the “how” and “why” behind changes and improvements in the IC Group. The benefits to staff and students will also be demonstrated. This paper also briefly discusses the reengineering of the original service model to accommodate changes in learning, technology and student needs.

VALA2008 Session 2 Brodie

VALA2008Watch this space! Designing a new library for Macquarie University

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 10:45 – 11:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-2-brodie

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperMaxine Brodie

University Librarian, Macquarie University
http://www.lib.mq.edu.au

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Abstract

Macquarie University is implementing a number of inter-related long-term strategies to deliver a new-generation library service that is client-centric rather than library-centric. In response to changing client expectations and to our University’s new strategy, we are making significant changes to service delivery, by redefining staff roles and our organisational structure, and by rebuilding our physical and electronic presence. This paper, one of a series, focuses on changes to the Library’s physical presence, and provides the background to the decision to construct a new clientcentred library building that reaffirms the Library’s centrality to research and learning. This paper provides a high-level overview of the key design concepts and the design process, including the utilisation of automated storage technologies to maximise the space available for clients.

VALA2008 Session 5 Abbott

VALA2008Transforming the library for the new millennium

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 14:35 – 15:05
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-5-abbott

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperWendy Abbott

Associate Director, Information (Customer Services), Bond University
http://www.bond.edu.au

Mark Sutherland

Associate Director, Information (Corporate Services), Bond University
http://www.bond.edu.au

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Abstract

In the past decade, academic libraries have experienced dramatic change. Various developments including new information and communication technologies and new pedagogies as well as changes in how students learn are transforming the traditional role of libraries. In response, libraries are adopting a broader educational role in creating flexible, technology-rich learning spaces. This paper will trace the progress of a major library refurbishment project at Bond University illustrating how these trends have shaped the project. The paper will describe the project initiation, stakeholder input, the role of the architect, and the design stage.

VALA2008 Session 14 Tairi

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperFairy tales and Elggs: social networking with student rovers in learning commons

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 14: Social Networking
Thursday 7 February 2008 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-14-tairi

Kim Tairi

Information Services Manager, Prahran, Swinburne University
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lib

Rob McCormack

Lecturer, Language and Learning, Victoria University
http://www.vu.edu.au

Peodair Leihy

Research Fellow, Postcompulsory Education Centre, Victoria University
http://www.vu.edu.au

Peter Ring

Campus Librarian, City Flinders, Victoria University
http://library.vu.edu.au

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Abstract

The Learning (or Information) Commons concept has transformed and extended library services in universities worldwide and most university libraries have adopted aspects of the concept. At Victoria University (VU) the Commons has co-located related student services. Student Rovers are a key feature of the service offered. To build an online community of practice for the Rovers, VU experimented with open source social networking software. A central lesson is that, while web-based social networking is essential, the usability and reliability of any particular software is less important than the way in which such tools are used by participants. This paper will outline preliminary results of VU’s evaluation of the pilot and dispel some of the myths and fairy tales around using social networking software in an educational context.

 

VALA2008 Session 2 Burke

VALA2008Claim your space: re-placing spaces to better meet the needs of the Net Generation

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 11:55 – 12:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-2-burke

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperLiz Burke

Associate Librarian (Reader Services), The University of Western Australia
http://www.library.uwa.edu.au

Jill Benn

Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian, The University of Western Australia
http://www.library.uwa.edu.au

Ralph Kiel

Associate Librarian (Information Systems), The University of Western Australia
http://www.library.uwa.edu.au

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Abstract

The challenge for the Reid Library at The University of Western Australia was the transformation of a 1960s building into a welcoming space with services and facilities appropriate for a more technologically demanding generation. A key issue was how to balance the continuing need for access to physical collections with the rapidly expanding demand for new kinds of learning spaces and facilities oriented towards on-line and collaborative learning and research. This paper outlines the approach taken to identify client needs (both physical and virtual), define and propose new service models, and transform learning spaces while maintaining access to physical collections.

VALA2008 Session 2 Pang

VALA2008Library manager perspectives of the Vocational Education Sector: investigating trends and issues within a Learning Commons paradigm

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 11:20 – 11:50
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-2-pang

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperNatalie Pang

Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au

Graeme Johanson

Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au

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Abstract

As a joint research project between Monash University and a partner organisation, the Victorian Association of TAFE Libraries (VATL), the study reported in this paper investigated challenges which face TAFE libraries. To assess the suitability of the Learning Commons concept, interviews, questionnaire surveys, and a conference dialogue between library managers were used. Important themes emerged and were evaluated. The paper explores significant findings from two surveys which show how TAFE libraries have changed as places and digital spaces.