National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead
This conference poster paper illustrates the steps involved in launching a repository of digitised special collecton items.
Australian special libraries serve clients in government, health, law, business, banking, consulting, research, science and technology, the arts, media and other industries by providing facts not fiction, decision-ready information, usable big data, tailored resources, 24/7 electronic delivery of information, a world view of cutting edge information theory and practice, access to the latest news, staff professional development, information and technology expertise, and preservation services.
INCITE: The magazine for library and information professionals - May/June 2019 Volume 40 Issue 5/6 (supplement)
These guidelines support the operations of special libraries, information services or corporate research units and their respective staff. They recognise the changing landscape for special libraries and the opportunities and challenges presented by digital content, delivery platforms and communications. They are designed to inform senior management about the role and value of special libraries, provide library managers with a benchmark, and guide staff in the delivery of programs and services.
Ongoing financial, administrative, and technological changes present significant challenges and opportunities for government libraries in delivering services to their clients. Determining how government library and information services might best confront these challenges and take advantage of new opportunities is crucial for the future of the sector. The Australian Government Libraries Information Network (AGLIN) has commissioned a review of service delivery models in Commonwealth Government libraries.
ALIA SA report on the closure of special libraries in South Australia.
National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the paper which discusses an approach to effectively managing photographic digitisation projects.
National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge
This conference paper discusses an approach to effectively managing photographic digitisation projects.
Every special library is likely to experience the review process at some point, often triggered by changes in the parent organisation. It is important to remember that while a review is challenging, it is also an opportunity to reinforce messages about the role and value of the library and information service. The review process can result in the reduction of some library and information services, but others find themselves coming out of the process in an even stronger position.
ALIA Special Libraries Summit, 2 September 2016 Adelaide: a satellite event to the ALIA National Conference
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) invited leaders from special libraries in government, health, law, research and other fields to come together to discuss the issues affecting the sector, with the aim of developing the basis for a collaborative national action plan. This report summaries the outcomes of the summit.
