VALA2014 Proceedings

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The VALA2014 17th Biennial Conference and Exhibition is to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia from 3 – 6 February 2014. The theme for this conference is streaming with possibilites.

The following papers will be presented at VALA2014. See also the VALA2014 Programme.

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VALA2014 Session 15 Wright

ALICE: are we ready for a startup?

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 15: New Territory
Thursday 6 February 2014, 14:55 – 15:25
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Janette Wright and Jane Cowell

State Library of Queensland

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Abstract

This paper discusses the research project undertaken by State Library of Queensland into what a Digital Library could be. With this project, the State Library explored what a public library could be in 2020 in the virtual realm. Digital Library Project 5 (lightheartedly renamed ALICE) is an investigation into an eLending/ePublishing platform, NOT a library management system. We were not exploring how to organise ‘stuff’. The major issues discussed include the need to be ‘intrapreneural’, the details of the project itself and the risks with a startup approach.

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VALA2014 Plenary 6 Murphy

Library as future

VALA2014 PLENARY SESSION 6
Thursday 6 February 2014, 15:55 – 17:05
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Joe Murphy

Libraryfuture, USA

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Abstract

Future as platform. Libraries connect two great stories: inspiration points and adaptation to tech change. Joe Murphy (librarian and futures/tech trends analyst) explores the long-term future roles of libraries and near-future market trends while synthesizing the impact of now technology directions on libraries. Librarians play at the crossroads of discovery, horizons, and innovation. We use the story levers of excitement and tension in designing the profession that is needed for a future defined by change. A profession made up of self-guided librarians that embrace the inspiration life cycle as libraries pivot from overwhelmed by challenges, towards excelling in streams of possibilities. Libraries will serve as the canary in the coalmine, amongst the first to face challenges from tech and culture shifts. Emerging roles for libraries also include: enabler of community futures and leadership connectors. Future as platform, library as future, inspiration as lift off points. @libraryfuture

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