VALA2014 Conference Recordings now available

Concurrent SessionConcurrent Session

Video recordings of all the concurrent Conference sessions are now exclusively available for VALA members and VALA2014 delegates on the VALA website and can be accessed via the VALA2014 Proceedings menu item or by clicking on the Session title in the Conference Programme.  Recordings are provided via the GigTV mediasite so the first time you access any of the recordings you will be asked to register your name and email address.

As for the Conference Papers, to view the recordings you need to be logged in using the username and password provided to you for access of the Conference Papers.  If you are a Conference delegate or current VALA member and did not receive a username please email vala@vala.org.au.

Note that the conference recordings will become publicly available in May along with the papers. 

VALA2014 Keynote Presentations Online Now!

During conference, they inspired us, surprised us, challenged and entertained us, and it is with great pleasure that we present 6 of our industry’s finest – at your fingertips. Relive, reflect and share the VALA2014 Keynote Speakers – here.

Matt Finch

It’s A Wrap!

VALA CommitteeThank you from the Conference Committee for your outstanding support of VALA2014. Read our wrap up of VALA2014, the 17th Biennial Conference and Exhibition, and relive some of the most memorable moments (will we ever forget “pants off Wednesday”?) – click through to Conference for more.

The Future of Libraries

RMIT University Student Award winners 2011 to 2013Caught on camera at VALA2014 – the next generation of industry leaders. Pictured here are RMIT’s VALA Student Award winners from the past 3 years – (from left to right) Penny Cook (2013), Blair Gatehouse (2012) and Benjamin Chadwick (2011) with Senior Lecturer Dr Sue Reynolds from RMIT University. Great to see young professionals investing in their future at VALA2014.

Sharing your VALA2014 photos

flickrShare the excitment and adventure of attending VALA2014 by using the #VALA14 tag when posting your photos to Flickr. See also the VALA2014 Flickr photo stream. Photos of the exhibition set up along with the 2014 L Plate and RMIT Publishing VALAtech Bootcamp are being posted to this photo stream.

Conference Papers now available

Conference Papers are now available for VALA2014 delegates and VALA members

Conference Papers are now exclusively available for VALA members and VALA2014 delegates on the VALA website and can be accessed via the VALA2014 Proceedings menu item or by clicking on the Session Paper title in the Conference Programme.

To view these papers you need to be logged in using the username and password emailed to you on Thursday 30th January or Friday 31st January.  If you are a Conference delegate or current VALA member and did not receive a username please email vala@vala.org.au or come and see us at the VALA members lounge in the Exhibition Hall next week.

Note that conference papers will become publicly available in May.

VALA2014 New Keynote

The Power of Six

VALA is excited to announce the sixth and final keynote speaker for VALA2014.

Matt Finch

Dr Matt Finch, current Reader-in-Residence for Parkes Shire, New South Wales, writes and makes fun things for people to do in public places.  Expert in the unusual (think time travel, robots, zombies), Matt has spoken on literacy issues in both the British and Australian Parliaments, as well as writing on pop culture, science, education, and community outreach for print, broadcast, and online outlets around the world. Prepare yourself for “library burlesque”.

Read more…..

VALA2014 Countdown Begins

VALA2014 – The Countdown Begins

With just 100 days to go, “VALA2014 – streaming with possibilities” is well underway.   

  • 6 International Keynote Speakers are confirmed – check out their profiles here.
  • 44 Concurrent Sessions are scheduled and papers currently under peer review– see the full programme for details.
  • 100+ exhibition booths are booked or under negotiation with the industry’s leading suppliers.

 

Critical dates for your diary:-

  • 30 NovemberEarly Bird Registrations will close – full payment is required by this day in order to claim the Early Bird discounts.
  • 30 November – last day for member renewals to claim the Member Rates for conference registration (reminders were sent 17 October – contact the office if you have not received your notice).
  • 1 December – Standard Registration prices apply from this date.
  • 3 January – last day to secure a room with our accommodation venues.
  • 19 January – EFT and cheque payments close – CC payments only from this date.
  • 3-6 February – VALA2014 – streaming with possibilities!

 

Enquiries about VALA2014 are always welcome at vala@vala.org.au – or call the VALA office on 03 9844 2933 during working hours.

100 Days – and counting!