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Starting the ALIA Continuing Professional Development scheme
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
A late #AusLibChat
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
Applying for a job when you don’t meet all the requirements
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
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
How to begin well…
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
New Year, New Job
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
Book Guardians
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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AI flashcard, robot bosses, and a museum in your home.
Some freeform blogging. Some bits and pieces, mostly. I’m currently knee-deep in uni work and assignments. I used to roll my eyes at RMIT’s Information Management course being part of their School of Business, and the business subjects that were … Continue reading
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Emerging trends in academic libraries. By which I mean: puppies.
I’m back to my Masters degree in a couple of weeks, after taking a year off. I didn’t plan to take a year off. Actually, I was planning to finish my Masters last year. After a rocky year in 2019 … Continue reading