VALA2012 Proceedings

Session recordings are available through a single link on VALAView. Visit https://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/vala2012

The portal asks you to identify yourself as human, but there is no password required.

The VALA2012 16th Biennial Conference and Exhibition was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia from 6 – 9 February 2012. The theme for this conference is emPowering eFutures.

The following papers were presented at VALA2012. There is also an option to see a summary list of the proceedings documents.

All works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License unless specifically stated.

VALA2012 Plenary 3 Miller

Linked data – weaving the web of libraries, museums and archives

VALA2012 PLENARY 3: Eric Miller
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 8:45 – 9:55
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-plenary-3-miller

Eric Miller

Zepheira Inc, USA

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #K3EM

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel
Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 8:45 AM AUSEDT, 1 Hour 12 Minutes 59 Seconds

Abstract

The Web is the most successful communication platform ever conceived and is quickly evolving into the most pervasive knowledge sharing platform imaginable. Linked Data enables this platform by leveraging the Web as an architecture for connecting data, lowering social and technical barriers for sharing connections and accelerating social computing. This presentation will provide an overview of Linked Data and discuss the evolving technical, social and policy trends that are shaping this effort. This talk will further demonstrate practical uses of this architecture and discuss how collaboration among libraries, museums and cultural heritage communities can be accelerated by Linked Data. Leveraging these technologies we can accelerate collaboration beyond our traditional community walls and provide new ways for users to navigate, discover, curate and remix relevant information.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 7 Peasley

Demystifying automated retrieval systems: the clients’ perspective

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 7: Spaces, Physical and Virtual
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 13:45 – 14:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-7-peasley

Jennifer Peasley

Macquarie University Library, NSW

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S7JP

VALA2012 Session 7 Peasley Paper 61.21 KB

Download

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel
Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 1:45 PM AUSEDT, 27 Minutes 54 Seconds.

Abstract

The implementation of an automated storage and retrieval system at Macquarie University Library offered clear benefits for managing our collection, but the impact on clients of the library was largely unknown. Client acceptance was critically important to the success of the project; we used this opportunity to work more closely with clients, change perceptions and identify new ways of improving both physical and virtual access to the collection. This paper will explore the implementation of this new system, the work undertaken to gain client acceptance and the development of services to improve the exposure of library resources.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 7 Ellis

Empowering through space? : post-occupancy evaluation of redesigned library spaces

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 7: Spaces, Physical and Virtual
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 14:20 – 14:50
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-7-ellis

Jenny Ellis, Karen Kealy and Alissa Sputore

University of Melbourne, Vic

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S7JE

VALA2012 Session 7 Ellis Paper 631.94 KB

Download

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel

Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 2:20 PM AUSEDT, 13 Minutes 34 Seconds.

Abstract

A great deal of time and effort is put into the planning and design of library spaces, but how do we know we have got it right? How do we know if students want to use the space, if it meets their needs, and are they are using it in the way we envisaged? To confirm whether the choices made through the design and development process are choices that support our high-level aspirations, evaluation is an essential part of the redevelopment process. In particular, are the spaces being used for the purposes they were designed for? Do the spaces support the interactions and informal learning behaviours we anticipated?

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 7 Harper

Cloud 9: new services and engagements

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 7: Spaces, Physical and Virtual
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 14:55 – 15:25
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-7-harper

Glenn Harper

Frankston City Libraries, Vic

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S7GH

VALA2012 Session 7 Harper Paper 249.08 KB

Download

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel

Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 2:55 PM AUSEDT, 26 Minutes 50 Seconds.

Abstract

This paper follows the experiences of Frankston City Libraries in its use of Web 2.0 tools, including blogging, a browser toolbar, Facebook, Flickr, Meebo, online football tipping, Twitter, RSS and email feeds. The overall philosophy has been to place the Library where its customers are online. Web 2.0 services have enabled the Library to make its exclusive resources, like local history photographs, more accessible and have been used as a tool to engage with customers in conversation. Some of these experiments have been successful and others more problematic. There are lessons to be learnt and successes to be shared.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 8 Livingston

What is the catalogue?

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 8: New Directions
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 13:45 – 14:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-8-livingston

Helen Livingston

University of South Australia

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S8HL

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel
Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 1:45 PM AUSEDT, 24 Minutes 4 Seconds.

Abstract

Full abstract details to be provided.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

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

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S8DF

VALA2012 Session 8 Feighan Paper 477.97 KB

Download

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel

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’.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 8 Foxall

Change or fade away: school libraries need to provide for, and lead, educational change

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 8: New Directions
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 14:55 – 15:25

Bronwyn Foxall

Abbotsleigh School, NSW

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S8BF

VALA2012 Session 8 Foxall Paper 490.98 KB

Download

Abstract

Change or fade away: school libraries need to provide for, and lead, educational change
School libraries are in a state of flux, dealing with the rapid pace of change in education and in the needs of staff and students. Libraries need to be leading educational change in their schools and reinventing what it means to be an excellent centre for learning. The six-year-old purpose-built library at Abbotsleigh needs alterations to the physical space, due to changing educational needs. In 2012, every student in the secondary school will have a laptop. The impact of this on the library means that there will be significant spaces that can be reinvented. This paper will focus on how the Betty Archdale Library at Abbotsleigh is seeking to meet these challenges and will discuss ways to address the issues associated with the changing educational landscape.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 9 Neil

Approval of ‘E’: fuss-free selection and acquisition

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 9: eStuff
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 13:45 – 14:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-9-neil

Alison Neil

University of New South Wales

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S9AN

VALA2012 Session 9 Neil Paper 88.61 KB

Download

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel
Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 1:45 PM AUSEDT, 26 Minutes 50 Seconds.

Abstract

EBooks might be a great innovation but how does a library use them without having to redesign how material is selected and acquired? Although libraries might experience small bumps in the road when acquiring print items and online serials, most have established workflows to select what is required and to provide access in a quick and efficient manner. This paper will examine the difficulties University of New South Wales experienced in acquiring eBooks, and the mechanisms needed to maintain a fuss? free selection and acquisition workflow, which incorporates eBooks as just another format.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 9 Quilliam

eMpowering Acquisitions for mediated selection

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 9: eStuff
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 14:20 – 14:50
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-9-quilliam

Jenny Quilliam and Eleanor Thomas

University of South Australia Library

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S9JQ

VALA2012 Session 9 Quilliam Paper 76.34 KB

Download

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel
Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 2:20 PM AUSEDT, 25 Minutes 22 Seconds.

Abstract

An examination of the issues arising from implementation of a mandated e?preference collection policy for mediated and unmediated selection at a university library, this paper identifies the additional functionality and services needed from publishers, acquisitions vendors and integrated library systems providers to support the full span of collection development activities in a digital world. Issues discussed include reaction from clients, variation in publication lag time between formats, limited vendor support for mediated digital acquisitions, management of client and library staff expectations, incorporation of patron selections, importance of involving acquisitions staff in workflow redesign, and effect on performance targets.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.

VALA2012 Session 9 Burton

Building in the ‘e’: creating the virtual bookshelf

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 9: eStuff
Wednesday 8 February 2012, 14:55 – 15:25
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012-proceedings/vala2012-session-9-burton

Fiona Burton and Maureen Kattau

Macquarie University Library, NSW

Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2012 and #S9FB

VALA2012 Session 9 Burton Paper 119.59 KB

Download

View the presentation on the VALA2012 GigTV channel
Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 2:55 PM AUSEDT, 23 Minutes 53 Seconds.

Abstract

The development of hybrid collections of physical and electronic resources presents a challenge for library users who wish to browse physical and e-resource collections. At Macquarie University Library, the ability to browse electronically has become particularly important with the implementation of our Automated Retrieval Collection, which will store 80% of our print collections. In seeking for a way to improve the browsing capabilities for our physical collections that would also extend to our electronic resources, we created a ‘virtual bookshelf’, which integrates both our physical and electronic collections in a call number display.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License.