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VALA Events 2014: Learning to Connect – Connecting to Learn
The Gelatine project and future directions for the design of connected learning environments
https://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Play/5de485bf01a848a7a89d950278921e4d1d
VALA2004 Session 9 Klippel
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Sirius – essential navigational aide in a complex information environmentVALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 9: Portals Ken KlippelWeb Services Manager, Online Services Department, UNSW Library Tony CargneluttiManager, Online Services Department, UNSW Library |
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Abstract
In July 2001 UNSW Library went to tender for new library systems. UNSW Library was looking for not just a traditional Integrated Library Management System, but a set of systems and tools that would enable the Library to best meet the needs and requirements it saw critical for the rapidly changing scholarly information environment of the 21st century. Sirius is the name given to this new tool, the ExLibris Metalib and SFX applications. This paper describes the philosophy, aims and implementation issues behind what the Library sees as the key tool/system in providing seamless integrated access to print and digital resources within a resource discovery and portal environment.
VALA2004 Session 12 Groenewegen
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Designing a Digital Databases PageVALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 12: Access to Information David GroenewegenDigital Resources Librarian, Monash University Library Simon HuggardSystems Manager, Monash University Library |
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Abstract
During 2003 Monash University Library engaged in a major redesign of the library databases web site. The basis of this was a program which used MARC records from Monash’s Endeavour Voyager catalogue to generate online electronic journal subject lists. The new databases page was intended to make for easier updating, and to allow us to respond to known user issues. In theory this was straightforward. In practice a number of issues were raised. The paper looks at how Monash resolved these issues, while commenting on the relationship between metadata and technology. Some future directions will also be discussed.
VALA2004 Session 13 Pearce
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The Hybrid Library RevisitedVALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 13: Extending the ILMS Judith PearceDirector, Web services, National Library of Australia Monica BerkoDirector, Applications, National Library of Australia |
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Abstract
Four years out, this paper revisits the theme of VALA2000 and looks at the extent to which integrated library management systems have been developed to operate as hybrid library systems by focussing on the National Library of Australia’s requirements in this area. A range of commercial portal products now extend (and may eventually replace) the OPAC. However, there is still a gap in the market place for workflow systems supporting the routine digitisation of collection material. In addition, library system vendors are only just beginning to provide the level of support needed by libraries that wish to build innovative web-based services based on the catalogue.
VALA2010: L-Plate Session 5 Discovery Layers
Monday 8 February, 15:30 – 16:00
Discovery layers is the term for the next generation of library portals with inbuilt federated search functionality, relevance ranking, and social web applications. With discovery layers metadata is no longer the only basis for discovery and libraries can include deep linking to content, enriched content, and graphic search navigation interfaces. As such discovery layers move beyond a focus on the traditional library management system and its content domain and instead focus on the broad range of components that constitute library collections
Presenter: Marshell Breeding
Marshell Breeding is the Director for Innovative Technologies and Research, Vanderbilt University Libraries, Nashville, USA. Marshell is also the creator and editor of the Library Technology Guides web site and the lib-webcats online directory of libraries on the Web. Marshall has edited or authored five books and has written many other articles and book chapters. He regularly teaches workshops and gives presentations at library conferences on a wide range topics, throughout the United States and internationally. More information is available from Marshall’s website. See also his Guideposts blog on Library Technology Guides.
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VALA2010 Session 15 Shadbolt
A research idea, an administrative need and a resource capability come together in time to create an invaluable historical collection: the University Calendar story at Melbourne
VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 15 – Digitisation/Publishing
Thursday 11 February 2010 14:55 – 15:25
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-15-shadbolt
Anna Shadbolt
Coordinator, Information Management Advisory Service, University of Melbourne
http://www.library.unimelb.edu.au
Joe Arthur
Coordinator, Digitisation and Imaging, University of Melbourne
http://www.library.unimelb.edu.au
Silvia Paparozzi
Senior Imaging Officer, University of Melbourne
http://www.library.unimelb.edu.au
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Abstract
Four events were critical to our university calendar story: a researcher searching for lists of University Members over time; an administrator documenting researcher records over time; a records analyst frustrated by precious storage housing duplicate copies of calendars, and finally, the need to dispose of multiple sets of surplus calendars. Serendipity combined these events, digitising 150 years of university history and producing an invaluable digital record. The learning from our journey has been an appreciation of the complexities of digitisation projects. Key outcomes have been the development of better workflows and a more intentional strategy for future digitisation projects.
VALA2010 Session 7 Cathro
Developing Trove: the policy and technical challenges
VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 7 – Innovation
Wednesday 10 February 2010 13:45 – 14:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-7-cathro
Warwick Cathro
Assistant Director-General, Resource Sharing and Innovation, National Library of Australia
http://trove.nla.gov.au
Susan Collier
Project Manager, Trove Project, National Library of Australia
http://trove.nla.gov.au
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- VALA2010 Session 7 Cathro Paper 151.94 KB
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Abstract
In September 2008 the National Library of Australia embarked on a project to develop a powerful new discovery service to expose the wealth of information in Australian collections. The new service, branded “Trove”, was released in December 2009 after six months as a beta service. Trove is not only replacing eight legacy services, but is improving the discovery experience for the Australian public and researchers by including more content and by allowing users to engage with the content. This paper will describe the policy and technical challenges which were faced by the Library during this project, and will outline the Library’s plans for the further development of Trove.