I spent the first two days of the TAFE holidays visiting some libraries in Canberra, checking up how other libraries are using emerging technologies and catching up with other
Riverina Institute Librarians. Libraries generally are using blogs and wikis and federated searching to assist their customers with accessing information. Igoogle seemed to be a great tool
for keeping track of information that is of interest to you. The Australian national library has just started a cool new research interface that is going to be much easier for patrons looking for Australian information. They are also in the process of digitising Australian Newspapers from 1803 to 1954. You can also contribute to the project by correcting some of the scanning if You are that way inclined.
The ABS library mainly serves the 2700 employees of the ABS. Most of their information and training is delivered on line. They had some great ideas about RSS feeds and customising databases to suit individual needs. The other two Libraries we visitied were Canberra Insititue of technology and University of Canberra. They both either had or were about to get 24 hour learning centres where students could come to the library to use computers any time of day or night. I can't see Deni having that for a while yet (although sometimes its seems like the some students sleep here ...)
Riverina Institute Librarians. Libraries generally are using blogs and wikis and federated searching to assist their customers with accessing information. Igoogle seemed to be a great tool
for keeping track of information that is of interest to you. The Australian national library has just started a cool new research interface that is going to be much easier for patrons looking for Australian information. They are also in the process of digitising Australian Newspapers from 1803 to 1954. You can also contribute to the project by correcting some of the scanning if You are that way inclined.
The ABS library mainly serves the 2700 employees of the ABS. Most of their information and training is delivered on line. They had some great ideas about RSS feeds and customising databases to suit individual needs. The other two Libraries we visitied were Canberra Insititue of technology and University of Canberra. They both either had or were about to get 24 hour learning centres where students could come to the library to use computers any time of day or night. I can't see Deni having that for a while yet (although sometimes its seems like the some students sleep here ...)
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