Interested in Free Open Source Software in Libraries, but not sure what library-specific products are out there or where to begin? Have a bit of time to attend a free webinar? Then FOSS4Lib may be just what you are looking for … In January, one of my favourite library technology bloggers, Peter Murray (who blogs [...]

Recently, the Institute for the Future (IFTF) at the University of Phoenix Research Institute released their report – Future Work Skills 2020. IFTF is renowned for its work using advancing foresight methodologies and use a range of techniques, including using gaming to crowd-source foresights. This report examines key drivers of change that will change the [...]

Yes its back yet again!  Library Day in the Life Round 8, will run from Monday 30th January to Sunday 5th February. You can share a day, days or your whole librarian week, through blogging, tweeting, pictures, video or however else you are inspired. To participate, register at the Library Day in the Life wiki [...]

Trying to fill a position in your library or have an internship on offer? Need volunteers to help with a stocktake? From the go-get we have welcomed job advertisements that would interest people who like to read about Australasian Libraryland.  To post one, just join up as a contributor by filling in our online contributor’s [...]

As many of us are back at work, its time to consider what the New Year is going to bring to our libraries. And as VALA 2012 is fast approaching, its only appropriate that we look at tech trends. Mashable recently listed its 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2012.  They are: Augmented reality Micro-payment [...]

If you are going to be in Melbourne for VALA, then you have to stick around for Library Camp Australia, which is happening the day after VALA finishes – Friday 10th February. Registrations are open now, so get in quickly so you don’t miss out on what is going to be an awesome day!

Or at least a venue…. The unorganising committee for #LibCampOz12 would like to welcome and thank The University of Melbourne Library for agreeing to be our venue sponsor. The University is located on the edge of the CBD. It is easily accessible by tram, train and bus and casual parking is available.  The library is [...]

Internet Librarian 2011, with the theme “Revolutionizing the Net with Content, Connections & Conversations”, is heading into its last day at Monterey, California – but its not too late to watch the Live Stream (if you’re a night owl), or follow the live action from the participants views on Twitter. (follow the hash tag #IL2011 [...]

libcampoz the national library unconference which kicked off in Perth and has been held in Adelaide and other States is making its way to Melbourne. I would encourage you to put the date in your calendars. I recently attended Libcampoz (Perth) and had a great time. Participating the unconference was invigorating.  Benefits include: flexibility (choose [...]

  Definitely worth a look… And have a play with the ngram viewer. I used the terms ‘libraries’ and ‘librarians’. There was a peak in 1970s and a decline since then. Uh oh! Or does this just mean that those topics are now being written about in non-book formats?