ALIA Information Science (SA) 2007 Report of events
1. Wednesday February 14th, 5:30-7;00pm
Online Offline: Come and find out about the latest Online Technologies presented at Information Online 2007
Speakers from various institutions including:
University of Adelaide
University of South Australia
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Held at the Ira Raymond room, Barr Smith Library
2. Wednesday 20th June, 5:30-7:30pm
ALIA Information Science (SA) and the Australian Law Librarians'
Association (SA) present
"Get a First Life! Working Smarter, Not Harder" : Using existing technologies to improve productivity
Topics included:
- Time and email management
- Data burning technology and software
- Web-based picture editors
- Tips and tricks for Word and Excel
Held at the Ira Raymond room, Barr Smith Library
3. Wednesday 26th September, @ 1:45 for a 2:00pm start, to 5:00pm
ALIA-ARCoM (Academic, Research and Collection Management)
& ALIA Information Science (SA) presents
"Academic and Research Libraries 20/20 Vision"
Presentations by:
- Caroline Beatty, Ex Libris (Australia): "Evolution of Library Needs - From Legacy to Relevancy : addressing library challenges and opportunities"
- Richard Siegersma, DA Services: "Publishing, Procurement, Process and People : can we fill our future with more value?"
- Kate Sinclair, Flinders University Library: "The Future of Us : librarians in 2020. The roles and skills required by professionals of the future"
- Ray Choate, University of Adelaide: "The future of academic libraries: do we have one?"
Chaired by Helen Livingston, University of South Australia Library
Held at the Noel Stockdale Room, Flinders University Central Library
4. Wednesday 28th November, 5.30 for 6 to 7:45pm 2007
ALIA Information Science (SA) presents
"A spicktackular specktackular event
Bits & Books
A quiz with a difference!"
Enjoy InfoSci's Intriguing Interlude with Perplexing Puzzlements, Seasonal Silliness, Delectable Dips and Delicious Drinks
Held at the UniSA City West Library, Catherine Spence Building.
This event cancelled due to insufficient numbers. We are hoping to reschedule for 2008.
Attendance figures:
Average attendance figures for the 2007 events were around 30.
Collaborative events:
Of the three events held in 2007, two were collaborative events with other ALIA groups, namely the Australian Law Librarians\' Association (SA) and ARCoM (Academic, Research and Collection Management)
Committee meetings:
A total of 12 meetings were held during the year with one additional meeting held with members of ARCOM to plan the "Academic and Research Libraries 20/20 Vision" seminar.
Karen Ayles
Secretary
ALIA Information Science (SA)
21 December 2007
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