Author Archives: davidwitteveen

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About davidwitteveen

IT person. Zine Maker. Library Nerd. Doctor Who fan.

Ops Report Card: applying IT best practices to library systems teams

Posted on July 29, 2024 by davidwitteveen

I used to joke that my career goal was to not be running a help desk when I’m 50. I was the IT Manager for the University of Melbourne’s student union for many years. I only decided to become a … Continue reading →

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AI in the Library – Clarivate’s Alethea

Posted on June 15, 2024 by davidwitteveen

Yesterday I saw a really fresh and useful idea on how AI tools can actually help students learn, rather than just regurgitate answers at them. Summary and sources I work in a university library. We’re starting to get vendors pushing … Continue reading →

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Starting the ALIA Continuing Professional Development scheme

Posted on January 28, 2023 by davidwitteveen

I finally upgraded my ALIA membership to the Professional level. Which means it’s time for me to work out how their Continuing Professional Development Scheme works. Continue reading →

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A late #AusLibChat

Posted on October 17, 2022 by davidwitteveen

I missed the last #AusLibChat for personal reasons. But I’d actually written out my answers beforehand, so I thought I’d share them. Continue reading →

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Applying for a job when you don’t meet all the requirements

Posted on September 17, 2022 by davidwitteveen

Here’s my advice on how to apply for a job when you don’t meet all the selection criteria Continue reading →

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Serendipity: a case study

Posted on August 14, 2022 by davidwitteveen

I was trying to write a joke about astronomy yesterday, and ended up researching the ethics of marketing to teenagers. In library science, this is called serendipity: the accidental discovery of useful information while you were searching for something else. Continue reading →

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MIDYEAR MILESTONES

Posted on July 31, 2022 by davidwitteveen

I set myself three goals for 2022. In the last fortnight, I completed two of them: finishing my Masters degree and passing my probation at La Trobe University Library. Continue reading →

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How to begin well…

Posted on February 27, 2022 by davidwitteveen

I’ve been at La Trobre Library for 3.5 weeks now, and it’s been so hectic I haven’t really had time to think about how I’m starting this job. Continue reading →

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New Year, New Job

Posted on December 31, 2021 by davidwitteveen

After 4 years with OCLC, I’ll be starting a new job at La Trobe University Library in February 2022. It’s exciting. But also terrifying. And a little bit sad. Continue reading →

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Book Guardians

Posted on May 11, 2021 by davidwitteveen

I was going to write about bysteander intervention in libraries. But my heart isn’t in it, so have a charming documentary about Reykjavík librry instead. Continue reading →

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