VALA2022 Onsite Session 24 Amohia

Open source library software: the gift that keeps on giving back

VALA2022 CONCURRENT 24

Thursday 16 June 2022, 14:10 – 14:40

Aleisha Amohia
  • Koha Development Lead
  • Catalyst IT

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Abstract

Libraries exist for people to find stories, information, and resources – for communities. It makes sense then that library systems should be designed by communities too. Libraries and open source software are similar in nature, which makes open source library software, such as Koha (the first of its kind globally), the perfect choice. This paper will describe the similarities between libraries and open source software, and the significance of both being designed by and for communities. To support this it will discuss the example of the Catalyst Open Source Academy, which has facilitated the addition of approximately 70 young people to the ever-growing list of Koha contributors, strengthening Koha for over 15,000 libraries around the world.

Biography

Aleisha Amohia (Te Ātihaunui-a-Papārangi) (she/her) is a Koha Developer at Catalyst IT in Wellington, New Zealand. She has been working on Koha since 2014. Aleisha recently graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Information Systems).

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VALA2022 Onsite Session 23 McLean

Thriving instead of surviving – managing technology projects during COVID-19 lockdowns

VALA2022 CONCURRENT 23

Thursday 16 June 2022, 14:10 – 14:40

Michelle McLean
  • Information Services Coordinator
  • Casey Cardinia Libraries

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Abstract

Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) were able to retain full staffing through Victoria’s lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, with the vast majority of staff working from home throughout this time. Normally this would mean that scheduled technology projects would be delayed, with staff resources not available on site for implementing, testing, rollout, and training. CCL took the opportunities offered by tools, predominantly Microsoft Teams and Litmos, to go ahead with many technology rollouts. This presentation focuses on how CCL was able to use these tools to engage remote working staff in the development, testing, training, and rollout of a number of our technology projects. This will include how CCL utilised these tools, and a review of the success of their use.

Biography

Michelle is passionate about library services, all things digital and professional development, which make up her role as Information Services Coordinator at Casey Cardinia Libraries. She is a past-recipient of a Ramsay Reid Scholarship (State Library of Victoria), alumni of the Aurora Institute, is a published author and has presented at many conferences and seminars around Australia, as well as in the US. Michelle is heavily involved in professional development through her involvement in a number of committees, including VALA.

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VALA2020 Session 8 McLean

Office without walls: the move to a mobile working environment for staff at Casey Cardinia Libraries

This session is sponsored by Bibliotheca

VALA2020 CONCURRENT SESSION 8
Wednesday 12 February 2020, 10:50 – 11:20

Michelle McLean
  • Information Services Coordinator
  • Casey Cardinia Libraries

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Abstract

This presentation will explore the journey of Casey Cardinia Libraries’ staff, as they moved from working in offices with desktop computers and fixed landlines, to working mobile. The focus is on Regional Support staff, but this paper will also explore how branch staff were impacted. CCL’s move to mobile working has involved a range of changes, including new software, hardware and new ways of working, and this paper will explore them and the implications of these changes on the staff involved, on the work they do and on the people they serve.

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VALA2018 Session 12 Lewis

 

 
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Breaking the mould: challenging proprietary hardware in libraries

VALA2018 CONCURRENT SESSION 12
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 14:45 – 15:15

Daniel Lewis and Michelle McLean

Casey Cardinia Libraries

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Abstract

With the building of a new library, Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) needed to ensure that it had the best library technology available, whilst meeting strict timelines and financial constraints. The options available, particularly with regards to RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) equipment and software, did not suit what was intended for the new library, but as RFID equipment was necessary, a modern alternative needed to be found. CCL worked with its existing and emerging RFID vendors to explore alternatives to proprietary self-check hardware, enabling the library service to be more responsive to issues and more consistent with the use of equipment across all its libraries.

 

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Getting the most out of your VALA paper and presentation

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The Speaker Preparation Room is located in Room 215 on Level 2 and will be open as follows:

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VALA2016 Session 14 Newton

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Michelle Riggs
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Kristy Newton
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Everybody’s talking but who’s listening? Hearing the user’s voice above the noise, with content strategy and design thinking

VALA2016 CONCURRENT SESSION 14: Design
Thursday 11 February 2016, 11:25 – 11:55
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Kristy Newton and Michelle Riggs

University of Wollongong Library, NSW

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Abstract

Targeted, consistent content encourages library users to engage with our services and resources. As the user experience, particularly offshore, is largely defined by interactions with our virtual services, it is more important than ever to listen to the user and craft content that forms part of an ongoing conversation. This paper shares the University of Wollongong Library’s experience of developing a content strategy and using personas with design thinking to firmly place user experience at the heart of content and service delivery.

 

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VALA2016 Session 10 Edwards

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Tom Edwards
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“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Exploring a state-wide ICT skills training project for Victorian public library staff

VALA2016 CONCURRENT SESSION 10: Upskilling
Wednesday 10 February 2016, 13:45 – 14:15
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Tom Edwards

Wyndham City Libraries, Vic

Michelle McLean

Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation, Vic

Jayne Cleave

State Library Victoria

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Abstract

This paper examines the background and initial development of an online training resource, created in response to a comprehensive skills audit of Victorian Public Library Staff in late 2013. The audit revealed a capacity and confidence gap between respondents and manager expectations in the area of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and general digital literacy. The training resource will address ICT skills and confidence through a hybrid of structured content and challenge/inquiry-based learning and reflection.

 

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VALA2016 Session 18 McLean

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VALA2016 CONCURRENT SESSION 18: IT Futures
Thursday 11 February 2016, 14:45 – 15:15
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Michelle McLean

Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation

Tania Barry

Hume Libraries

Felicity Gilbert

Yarra Plenty Regional Library

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Abstract

Nowadays, technology plays a significant part in the delivery of library programs and services. For some libraries, the use of technology is commonplace, finding innovative ways to incorporate technology, leading the way in enhancing user experience. Others, however, struggle to find a way to incorporate technology into new or existing programs and services, facing barriers such as costs, resources and staff knowledge.  This session will work as part presentation, part workshop with the expectation that attendees will participate in the majority of the session, with discussion and feedback. The session will comprise three parts.

 

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