Category Archives: library nerding

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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Uni returns next week…

Posted on February 25, 2020 by davidwitteveen

Uni starts next week. I’ve doubled my study load to try and finish my Masters this year. Here’s hoping I survive. Continue reading →

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My placement with the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project

Posted on November 30, 2019 by davidwitteveen

I spent three weeks in Glasgow, doing my uni placement with the Unlocking Our Sound heritage project. I learnt more than I expected… Continue reading →

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cardiParty: The Museum of Broken Relationships

Posted on September 17, 2019 by davidwitteveen

Last Friday I attended a tour of the Museum of Broken Relationships organised by newCardigan. Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Donations

Posted on September 16, 2019 by davidwitteveen

What are the ethics of museums collaborating with repressive regimes? Continue reading →

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Metadata and User Experience

Posted on August 1, 2019 by davidwitteveen

Is cataloguing separate from customer service in libraries? Or is it fundamental? My awesome friend @lissertations has written an excellent blog post about this… Continue reading →

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Twine as teaching tool

Posted on July 13, 2019 by davidwitteveen

A friend linked my to Victoria Parkinson’s fun Twine introduction to cataloguing, so article about using Twine in the classroom, and a link to (recreational) Twine games I enjoy. Continue reading →

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Post-NLS9 Report

Posted on July 10, 2019 by davidwitteveen

3 useful ideas I took home from #NLS9. And a wibble about the future of the planet. Continue reading →

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What I hope to get out of NLS9

Posted on July 4, 2019 by davidwitteveen

I’m tired, I’m sick, and I’m feeling underprepared for #NLS9. But there’s still some things I want to get out of this symposium… Continue reading →

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