Last week I attended a workshop called Data Unleashed hosted by LINC Tasmania. As the name suggests, the session was about the data collected by and are readily available from LINC Tasmania and other libraries and government institutions. Speakers discussed their use of available data for research, work and creation of informational products. Three LINC…
Category: Information Literacy
My DIY Presentation
My Abstract Proposal Last year, I submitted an abstract proposal to become a speaker at the 8th New Librarians Symposium (NLS8). To my surprise, it (the abstract proposal, which was in the form of an HTML file) got accepted. “Hurrah!”, I thought, “I’m off to Canberra in June!” My Mentor I participated in the NLS8’s…
Cataloguing ain’t my forte
Recently, I have attended some cataloguing training using Symphony by SirsiDynix. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it! The State Library of Tasmania (LINC Tasmania) and most state government school libraries use the system. I think it’s superior to some of the library management system I have come across with. For those who don’t know what cataloguing is,…
Splash of an Idea
When I see and find things like this, I really do believe that I live in a lucky country. I came across this new educational resource via my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and it’s FREE! It’s called the ABC Splash and it’s an online resource for teachers, students and parents. For those living outside of…
SMARTY SQUID 