VALA2022 Online Session 4 Goodwin

OER Commons: a game of snakes and ladders for the library profession

VALA2022 CONCURRENT 4

Tuesday 14 June 2022, 12:30 – 13:00

Annette Goodwin
  • Senior Client Services Librarian
  • Charles Sturt University
Wendy Ratcliffe
  • Coordinator Co-Curricular Services
  • La Trobe University
Sara King
  • Training and Engagement Lead
  • AARNet
Sara Davidsson
  • Member Services Coordinator
  • CAVAL
Sarah Howard
  • Associate Director, Library (Acting)
  • Queensland University of Technology
Nica Tsakmakis
  • Senior Librarian
  • Australian Catholic University
Kat Cain
  • Manager, Digital Literacy Programs
  • Deakin University

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Abstract

This paper supplements the interactive video presentation that showcases the development of the OER Commons Digital Dexterity Educators group, exploring the barriers encountered and subsequent solutions developed. In sharing the OER Commons snakes and ladders story that has emerged from CAUL’s Digital Dexterity Community of Practice (CoP), the presentation will demonstrate the path we took to implementing an open educational resource sharing group. Our experience aims to inform the development of cross-institutional digital sharing for other communities.

Biography

Annette Goodwin has worked as a Librarian for over 20 years in a range of library settings, including school and public libraries. In 2011, she commenced with Charles Sturt University Library, supporting Research and Teaching staff and Research students. In 2020, she joined the CAUL Digital Dexterity Champions network and the Resource Sharing Working Group. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from UNE, a Graduate Diploma in Information Management – Librarianship from UNSW and a Masters of Education – Children’s Literature from USQ.

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VALA2018 Session 1 Hider

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Mary Carroll
Mary Carroll
Philip Hider
Philip Hider

Prospects for a combined GLAM curriculum

VALA2018 CONCURRENT SESSION 1
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 10:50 – 11:20

Philip Hider and Mary Carroll

Charles Sturt University

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Read the paper, view the video of the presentation on the VALA2018 GigTV channel and view the presentation slides here:
Abstract

The content of museum and art curatorial studies courses offered by Australian universities was mapped against the 32 domain-specific “foundation knowledge, skills and attributes” (KSAs) required by ALIA, ASA and RIMPA. Most of the KSAs were covered by at least one course, though only about half were touched on by a majority. Few curriculum elements could not be mapped onto a KSA. The mapping and the literature suggest a fair degree of subject alignment between LIS and museum studies, but also clear differences of emphasis. Contextual differences affecting interpretation and application need further investigation.

 

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VALA2008 Session 11 Hider

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperThe use of information architecture guidelines by Australian libraries

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 11: Websites
Thursday 7 February 2008 10:45 – 11:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-11-hider

Philip Hider

Senior Lecturer, School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University
http://www.csu.edu.au

Sally Burford

Senior Lecturer, School of Professional Communication, University of Canberra
http://www.canberra.edu.au

Stuart Ferguson

Senior Lecturer, School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University
http://www.csu.edu.au

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Abstract

This paper reports the results of a survey which aimed to examine the extent to which the information architecture (IA) of Australian library web sites is developed with reference to documented methods and guidelines. It was found that a majority of libraries used either in-house or external documents, or both, but that the nature of these documents varied greatly. The extent of libraries’ control over their own web sites also varied very widely. Although documentation was considered useful in some ways, respondents were more interested in developing the necessary IA skills and competencies than in standardisation.

VALA2006 Session 6 Lodge

VALA2006What can librarians learn from the Internet’s 10 most popular sites?

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 6: Usability
Wednesday 8 February 2006, 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-6-lodge

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperDamian Lodge

Associate Director – Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University
http://www.csu.edu.au

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Abstract

This paper discusses results from research undertaken during 2005 which examined the Internet’s ten most popular websites and the functions and features of these websites that can be applied to library web pages. Qualitative interviews were undertaken with library web developers to provide an understanding of some of the issues affecting the library web pages that are being designed and built today. The research results provide valuable information from popular and library websites that can be used to improve the design, functionality, use of technology, content, feedback and planning of our next generation of websites.