Dear Colleague,
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VALA Event
Topic:
Technolust: the fifth column of the information counter-revolution
Guest Presenter:
Hugh Rundle AALIA (CP)
Information Management and Kew Librarian, City of Boroondara
As libraries see their funding reduced and their relevance questioned
across the world, they are eager to introduce and use new technologies
to remain valued and vibrant. In this talk, Hugh will argue that in a
rush to remain relevant, it is easy for librarians to unwittingly
support and champion technologies that oppose the values upon which our
profession is based. He will also highlight some of the technology
projects libraries are successfully running without compromising their
commitment to openness, confidentiality and freedom.
About our Speaker:
Hugh Rundle is Information Management and Kew Librarian at the City of
Boroondara. Mal Booth, University Librarian at UTS, recently wrote that
"Hugh is now one of the leading thinkers with regard to libraries in
Australia". Then again, David Lankes of Syracuse University has accused
him of "the worst bit of logical reasoning I've seen in quite a bit of
time", which just goes to show the value of a thorough literature
review.
Hugh is active on Twitter and writes a blog called "It's not about the
books" at www.hughrundle.net
Please Register: your interest in attending by logging on to our
website - www.vala.org.au.
This talk will follow the (brief) business of the Special General
Meeting, as previously advised to VALA members.
What: VALA Guest Speaker Event and SGM
When: Wednesday 27 March 2013
Time: 5.30 for 6.00 ? 7.30pm
Where: University of Melbourne
Dulcie Hollyock Room,
Ground Floor, Baillieu Library
Melways Map X871
(Public transport via train or tram. On-street parking in surrounding
area - have gold coins available.)
Cost: Free to VALA members and guests
Complimentary drinks and nibbles on arrival; join us afterwards for
pay-as-you-go dinner with VALA Committee and our Speaker, venue to be
confirmed.
Dinner RSVP: Joining us for dinner? Please RSVP by 5.00 p.m.
Monday 25 March to:
vala at vala.org.au or (03) 9725 2725
clearly indicating that you will be joining us for dinner.
Lesley Ryall
Executive Officer
VALA - Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc.
Reg No A0011933K ABN 75 344 574 577
P.O. Box 509
Mooroolbark VIC 3138
Phone: (03) 9725 2725 Fax: (03) 8625 0079
Email: vala at vala.org.au
