Hello library friends, So, we’re back from NLS6, and I’ve managed to finally write this post. I could say it was the #NLS6plague that made me miss the 48 hour window of opportunity Garry Conroy-Cooper taught us about during the Librarians We Love panel, or the fact that I was busy creating a zombie horde for UTS more »
Wow, what a show! During the Symposium I tried to attend everything I could- if only I could defy space and time and attend everything. I started off with the workshops. First with Show me the evidence! With Suzanne Lewis which was a great way to understand how libraries should be making decisions. I also more »
Looking back over my notes from NLS6 I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of quality speakers I got to experience within such a short space of time. So many people presented each with so much to offer. As a student relatively new to library studies this experience was both intimidating and inspiring. I learnt more »
I didn’t just do my job….I did my job right Jenica Rogers @ the final keynote of NLS6 Of all the fabulous speakers I listened to over NLS6, it is this statement by Jenica Rogers that has stayed with me in the time that has passed since the conference finished. While I am still an more »
Chess, releasing a fear of failure, endless possibilities and defining success. Our keynotes this afternoon certainly made us think…..and think real hard about our future and the future of the profession. Don’t wait for a hero. Be the hero. Catch up or re-live the adventure that was embracing change, embracing the future and believing in more »
Setting information free and websites that stink, our keynotes on the morning of day two inspired us to take action and be different. Catch up or re-live the moments with our Storify capture. [View the story "NLS6 day two (morning)" on Storify]
We laughed. We were inspired. We are capable of leading the information profession. One-liners like “Be bold with bananas” and “You people have mad skills” will (hopefully) empower us newbies to make the difference we want to see and make throughout our careers. Catch up on the action from day one of the Sixth ALIA more »
Too much to see in one day? Tried desperately to keep up with yours and the workshop next door? Following from afar? We’ve captured the narrative – tweets and pics – from yesterday’s workshop day so you can catch up on all the action. [View the story "Workshop day @ NLS6" on Storify]
You are invited to participate in a very brief survey aimed at collecting some anecdotal information from people who feel passionate about the information profession. It is aimed at people already working in, or at students wishing to work in, libraries or related organisations. Further, more in depth, research into this topic is likely to more »
Haven’t tweeted at a professional event before? Or just in need of a re-cap? Here’s your social media guide to NLS6. Okay, the basics first. Twitter Key information and updates will be shared via @alianls6. Make sure you’re following us and we’d love to hear about your experience at NLS6! The ‘conversation’ Engage with others more »
