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VALA2020 Session 4 Feighan

Putting the student in the library driver’s seat: implementing student co-design with existing library platforms to build engaging blended learning outcomes

VALA2020 CONCURRENT SESSION 4
Tuesday 11 February 2020, 12:00 – 12:30

David Feighan
  • Information and Library Services Manager
  • Mentone Girls’ Grammar School
Ellie Beni
  • Head of Year 7 and science teacher
  • Mentone Girls’ Grammar School

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Abstract

This paper focuses on a school library’s approach to using existing online platforms and services to scaffold learning by enabling students to directly curate content into the library’s portal. The goal of this pilot project is a student co-designed and blended learning program to teach students how to: use collections and the literature, cite and reference, and introduces the peer review process. This enables the library to move from a passive role, being the source of quality curated collections, to a more strategic partner and collaborator role that is directly involved in delivering value by improved student learning outcomes.

 

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VALA2002 Session 13 Feighan

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Gee, I didn’t think it was going to be that much: a report on the issues and implications of technically sustainable and affordable bandwidth for Australian libraries

VALA2002 CONCURRENT SESSION 13: e-nabling Infrastructures
Friday 8 February 2002, 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2002-proceedings/vala2002-session-13-feighan

David Feighan and Peter Schmidt

VICNET, Vic

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Abstract

This paper explores the dilemma of increased bandwidth requirements and costs in the light of stagnant or decreasing library budgets, and how one group of Australian libraries have attempted to resolve this problem by shared networking and consortia purchasing. Increasingly, library services are dependent on Internet bandwidth to deliver information services, and the bandwidth required for, as well as the cost to deliver, these on-line services is increasing. As the delivery of on-line services has become a core library business, speed and reliability have become increasingly important, as has the recurring cost of bandwidth, but library funding does not always recognise these facts. The Internet industry has become more complex and offers greater choice for delivery (terrestrial, atmospheric, satellite) as well as offering a wide array of cost structures, but these offerings are not necessarily the best solution for the libraries involved. Pricing and technical options often have hidden costs and though they may suit current needs, increased usage makes the costs prohibitive. This paper draws on practical experience in delivering sustainable cost-competitive bandwidth solutions to libraries and looks at how collaborative solutions can offer benefits to the participating libraries.

 

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VALA2012 Session 8 Feighan

VALA2012 Session 8 Feighan

The Internet of everything – linking the print and online collections

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 8: New Directions
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 14:20 – 14:50
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-8-feighan

David Feighan

Bialik College, Vic

Sue Healey, co-presentor

Tintern Schools, Vic

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Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 2:20 PM AUSEDT, 32 Minutes 30 Seconds.

Abstract

As is true for many libraries, the Bialik College Library print collection is shrinking and the online resources are growing. The library is also changing from “being the place where the books are kept” to a busy, flexible and interactive learning space. One opportunity and challenge that comes with this transition is how to create meaningful two-way links between the online and print collections. Furthermore, how can these two parts of the collection be linked via a patron’s mobile device without the need to type in a catalogue or portal URL. In short, how does the library establish the ‘Internet of everything’.

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VALA2004 Session 11 Feighan

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Understanding the drivers of online data usage: an empirical analysis

VALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 11: User Behaviour
Thursday 5 February 2004, 11:20 – 12:50

David Feighan

ISP Manager, VICNET, State Library of Victoria
http://www.vicnet.net.au

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This paper investigates what drives online data use in 60 public library and council sites across Victoria. The results suggest that simple measures, such as hours of opening and the number of terminals, are not sufficient to account for the variations in use across the sample sites. The results also suggest these simple measures do not provide adequate data for operational and policy planning. By analysing the Internet data used over twelve months, and through case studies analysis, this paper explores what drives Internet data usage and how libraries can take greater control of their data requirements and costs.

VALA2008 Session 9 Feighan

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperMeasuring your work and reporting your value as we move to Library 2.0

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 9: Management Information
Wednesday 6 February 2008 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-9-feighan

David Feighan

Assistant Director, Library & Information Services, Australian Taxation Office
http://www.ato.gov.au

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As libraries shift towards Library 2.0 structures and service delivery models, they face the challenge of continuing to measure and report meaningful metrics. At the same time, many host organisations have become increasingly focused on accountability and the reporting of value. This has had an impact on the rigour and detail expected of libraries when reporting to their host organisations. This paper looks at the current state of eLibrary performance metrics, and considers these metrics against the increasing demand to report more than just usage. In doing so, the paper considers the options available to libraries to measure and report value in the emerging Library 2.0 environment.