Program

Pin Brisbane history with HistoryPin (check description) - See on schedule

Saturday at 8:45am Registration desk

With: Margaret Warren

Meet at NLS6 registration desk at 8:45am to walk to the State Library of Queensland.
OR
Meet outside the State Library of Queensland at 9:00am.

Get to know HistoryPin - what it is, how it works and the opportunities it offers for engagement with your community, then try the app out for yourselves in the Brisbane CBD.

Building and managing your professional identity - See on schedule

Saturday at 9:00am Z-306

With: Alisa Howlett, Matthias Liffers

New to the online networking scene? Not sure if building an online presence is for you? Don't know when to share something personal or professional? This workshop is for you. Let's talk about the drivers for being in the online space. Differing perspectives and experiences about being online will be offered for discussion, as well as fine tuning of your use of some professional networking tools.

Get your hands dirty and build your own Wordpress website - See on schedule

Saturday at 9:00am V-712

With: Kathryn Greenhill

One of the best ways to show a potential employer that you understand about online identity management and that you can technically create a web presence is to build your own professional 'home' site. To achieve this is simple - buy web hosting and install Wordpress. Participants homework to do before the workshop - buy hosting at bluehost.com and choose a domain name. The setup will cost around $110 up front. Instructions will be provided, but it is essential to complete this a couple of days before the workshop.

By the end of this workshop you will have built an attractive, elegant and well-organised home site. You will understand more about the settings you need to adjust when installing Wordpress, how to make the site look good using themes, how to make it do more by using plugins and how to add bling with widgets. Check out Kathryn's short video for more information.

Leadership: getting a grip on the intangible but essential - See on schedule

Saturday at 9:00am Z-308

With: Jenica Rogers

So, what does 'leadership' means to you? (Don't worry, no one else knows, either.) We will work toward a definition of what leadership looks like for each of us, and discuss how leadership in librarians relates to our work environments, our mentorship relationships, and personal goal-setting. Jenica will work with participants on identifying characteristics of strong leadership while discussing tools and approaches to develop and engage those traits in ourselves and in others.

Show me the evidence! - See on schedule

Saturday at 9:00am Z-305

With: Suzanne Lewis

EBLIP is a model for decision-making in libraries which promotes the use of the best available evidence, in conjunction with user needs and preferences and insights from experience, as the basis for practice. This workshop, designed for both new librarians and LIS students, does not require any prior knowledge of EBLIP. Participants will be introduced to the principles and stages of EBLIP, and examine ways to integrate EBLIP into professional practice and decision-making. Case studies and hands-on activities will be used, and participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own decision-making and day-to-day practice.

Change is hard for everyone, so start with yourself - See on schedule

Saturday at 1:30pm Z-308

With: Jenica Rogers

We talk about organizational change, how necessary it is to be a nimble organization, and how to facilitate those things for groups, for others, and for our libraries. But all of that facilitation requires that you be ready to change, yourself. Jenica will guide participants through self-assessments about change, discuss strategies for building personal acceptance of both small and radical change, and examine some reasons why we resist the new and different.

Designing the future vision of librarians - See on schedule

Saturday at 1:30pm Z-305

With: Sarah Drummond, Zaana Howard

Libraries are facing a number of challenges funding cuts, new technologies, competition with business.

But what does this mean for librarians? Will librarians even exist in the future? What is the value proposition for librarians for the future? How can librarians transform their role for the future library?

In this workshop, Sarah and Zaana will take you through an action packed and fun design thinking approach to design the future vision of librarians. You will leave this workshop having learned some basic design thinking tools and a vision for your future as an information professional.

From pinning to scanning to scraping: understanding copyright in collections online - See on schedule

Saturday at 1:30pm Z-309

With: Ellen Broad

As our collections and services make the transition to digital, it is increasingly important to understand copyright law. Workshop content includes:

• An overview of the copyright basics: what is protected by copyright law, for how long and what exceptions apply
• Embracing online access to collections: digitization, orphan works, thumbnail images
• Engaging with collections online: social media, Tumblr, Pinterest and copyright considerations for libraries

Research for practitioners: getting started and getting supported - See on schedule

Saturday at 1:30pm Z-306

With: Diana Hodge, Gaby Haddow, Janine Schmidt, Katherine Howard

Do you:

• Have a research project in mind?
• Want evidence to use in taking a new initiative?
• Need to understand what is going on in your environment?
• Require further understanding of your clients' needs?

Keynote: Libraries go global - See on schedule

Sunday at 8:40am Z-401

With: Ingrid Parent

It is imperative that newly minted librarians and information professionals 'go global' - that is, that they think of their profession in global and interconnected ways. In the 21st century, libraries are all international. They are interdisciplinary, they share knowledge, they collaborate and cooperate. However, they also exist in a complex, interdependent world, and librarians need to be aware that sometimes forces beyond their control such as international negotiations around copyright - may impact what libraries can (or cannot) do.

The library profession, then, will need strong leaders moving forward to stake out a voice in this crowded setting and highlight how libraries can truly be a force for positive change. For example, many of today's most pressing issues from climate change to economic uncertainty will require coordinated and informed responses on a global basis. Libraries, and librarians, can play an important role in this regard. They can facilitate access to information, and provide insights into research and knowledge that can help change the world. They can connect people with information, and people with people.

BLISS - Better Linking Is Super Simple! - Mini workshop - See on schedule

Sunday at 9:30am Z-606

With: Bonnie Heim

This is an interactive workshop that doesn't beat around the bush. Learn how to make the most of this conference and any other situation you are in where there are people whom you don't know but would like to meet. 'Linking' is more than just meeting someone, it's learning how to connect and keep that connection.

Attendees need to come prepared with a way to share their contact information. Business cards are the old-fashioned way, so think about how else you can make a positive impression so people will remember you and still be able to find you later. If you haven't thought of anything before the conference that's ok too this session will help you!

Being seen and heard: a workshop across two conferences - Mini workshop - See on schedule

Sunday at 9:30am Z-401

With: Kathryn Greenhill, Molly Tebo

This workshop will focus on being seen within the profession and creating a 'professional voice'. What does a new graduate need to do to establish a professional reputation and be known within a network of potential employers, and one day, co-workers or employees? Can one 'lead from any position' and establish a leadership role early in one's career? What are employers looking for and what is the best advice received by established librarians? These questions will be considered using discussion and facilitated activities. By the end of the conference, participants will have created a movie containing questions that will then be answered by participants in the Information Online workshop. Both of these answers will be recorded and then uploaded to YouTube and distributed via social media channels.

Many are called to follow but few are choosing to lead
THEME: Stepping up - See on schedule

Sunday at 9:30am Z-406

With: Grace Saw, Heather Todd, Janine Schmidt, Vicki McDonald

Many librarians join the profession but few seem willing or able to take the road less travelled and carve out the leadership roles necessary for the profession to thrive in today's tumultuous times. Four library leaders will tell their career stories and describe their journeys. The road is rarely smooth or the path clear. It takes hard work and commitment. There are however significant rewards both personally and professionally. The speakers will outline their views of leadership; provide guidelines on how to shape career development; discuss the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required; describe experiences which may make or mar the journey; provide strategies and tips to help aspiring leaders follow their dreams and climb the ladder of success; and respond to questions from the audience.
The presentation format will involve seasoned librarians telling their stories briefly, responding to questions from each other, and from the audience in a panel discussion. It will be highly interactive and awesome!

Good guessing: predicting the future for librarians
THEME: Different futures - See on schedule

Sunday at 10:45am Z-406

With: Annelies Allcock, Kathryn Frame

Two new librarians. Different backgrounds. One colossal task: to predict the future of the liaison librarian.

The future of librarians or lack thereof is often questioned. This is far from comforting, particularly for recent graduates. If it's not Forbes Magazine informing American counterparts that a Library and Information Science degree is the worst degree for employment, it's news outlets crying that eBooks will leave librarians for dead. With the value of librarians frequently being questioned, the future of the profession deserves serious consideration and the generation of some big ideas.

But where do these ideas come from? How can they be generated? What approaches can be taken? Are some methods better than others? Is there a library-specific crystal ball available for consultation?

A team of librarians at the University of Melbourne have been working together to answer most of these questions. Focussing on the value of liaison librarians in a unique scholarly environment, the team has combined a foundation of strong evidence with methods of engagement such as brainstorming, surveying and discussion. Collaboration within the team has further enriched these methods and generated new ideas for forecasting. Annelies Allcock and Kathryn Frame, both recent graduates with vastly different experience were two of the contributors to this project.

In a short presentation, Annelies and Kat will provide a snapshot of their participation in this ongoing project. In particular, they will examine how being recent graduates has influenced their ideas and how these ideas have contributed to the direction of the project. As a fresh employee, Annelies will discuss how broadening the scope of a literature search captured different insights, as well as the value of peer support in advancing the project. Kat, with more experience, will examine how an evidence-based approach has generated new methods for engaging staff in the project, and how different angles and approaches have been a source of enrichment. The continued combination of a range of methods enables examination of diverse perspectives, allowing us to feel more confident about making predictions. No crystal ball required.

The embedded librarian: is this your future? - Mini workshop - See on schedule

Sunday at 10:45am Z-606

With: Jennifer Osborn

The practice of 'embedding' a librarian in a research discipline is becoming increasingly common in university libraries. As well as a degree and LIS qualifications, successful embedded librarians need a range of skills and attributes that enable them to work as partners with the academic staff and students in their field.

This session will appeal to new librarians interested in developing the skills and qualities necessary for working as an embedded reference/research/liaison librarian in a 21st century academic library.

On completion of this session, participants will be able to

• Understand the role and professional practice of an embedded librarian
• Assess their own abilities and potential for adopting this role
• Lay the groundwork for developing the necessary skill set for this work

Young leadership: coming up from underneath
THEME: Stepping up - See on schedule

Sunday at 10:45am Z-401

With: Lenore O'Connor, Reenah Lampert

It is time to de-bunk the classic librarian stereotype, take risks and take charge!

This presentation is focused on leadership and poses the question How do you become an effective leader when your team seems to be more experienced, older, or less flexible than you?

This presentation will discuss how to recognise leadership qualities you may not know you have to become the next great leader your organisation needs. Attendees will be given tools for understanding themselves as leaders, including how to recognise and draw upon previous experience and personal strengths. Attendees will gain confidence to take an active role in the direction of their team and organisation. In addition to presenting their own insight and experiences, the presenters have created an online community space for people to find resources and inspiration as well as a discussion space to talk about being a leader.

Main topics explored in the presentation are:

• Types of leadership, recognising leadership, and why you should be a leader.
  Being a leader doesn't just mean being the boss, team leader, or manager. The presenters will share a short clip that helped them shape their understanding of what it means to be a leader and where we should look for examples of leadership. This presentation will also discuss why both being a leader and taking on a leadership position can be rewarding and beneficial to you


• Leadership qualities
  So, if being the leader isn't just for the boss, what makes YOU a leader? Rather than just repeating the textbook qualities of 'what makes a great leader', the presenters speak openly about some of the qualities that they have found to be key in successful leadership.


• Challenges and strategies
  What are some of the specific challenges faced by young or new leaders in the Library industry? The presenters will give insight based on their experiences dealing with an ageing workforce resistant to change. They will discuss how, with persistence and a plan, it is possible to take over the world (or your organisation, but everybody needs a good starting point).

Inspiring the leap into law librarianship - sex, drugs and law reports
THEME: Different roles - See on schedule

Sunday at 11:15am Z-406

With: Holger Aman

My apologies if you were expecting much in the way of sex or drugs This presentation may in fact concentrate rather more on the law reports side of things I'm afraid. It will however, give you an insight into the weird and wonderful world of law librarianship. There will be an emphasis on the NSW Law Courts Library which is where I work. I will be talking about the deep secrets of historical legal research and discussing working for a small but expert client base, consisting of judges and their staff.

This is for anyone interested in the slightly more obscure paths of librarianship, as well as anyone interested in the judicial system. I will be discussing the engrossing twists and turns of legal research across jurisdictions and under the weight of the deadlines of justice! I'll also talk about my transformation from a directionless new graduate into a dedicated and passionate law librarian.

My main aim is to show everyone the many joys (and occasional heartaches) of law librarianship and inspire you to consider it as a career choice one day!

We're not from around here!
THEME: Different roles - See on schedule

Sunday at 11:15am Z-401

With: Raylene Jensen, Sophie Gow

Sophie Gow and Raylene Jensen, like many library staff, came late to the librarian profession, retraining from their former careers and seeing the light of opportunity within the library community; in their case the public library community. They will discuss the reasons behind their change, and the challenges, pitfalls and possibilities which they have discovered on their new path. They have realised that you have to jump at opportunities when they present themselves, even if at first glance they seem challenging or confronting - because everyone in the library world will support you.

There are five things to keep in mind about being a librarian:

1. Use the skills you gained in your last profession to give you an edge in this one. These skills may include people management, customer service, conflict resolution, technical know-how or just a different perspective of your patron's needs. Just having experience in another industry can make you a valuable staff member. It means that you are prepared to make and accept changes.
2. It's a small library world: you will be remembered. For good or bad, it is a small industry and there are probably only three degrees of separation between every other librarian you meet. So make an impact for the right reasons, but don't be scared to ask for help.
3. Not everyone can do it, there is a reason for graduate and post graduate education. You have worked damned hard for your degree, often juggling work and family, and you have gained an extraordinary skill set. Try anything once.
4. Be proud of what you do, you're a librarian! People come to libraries every day to find something out, talk to their friends, borrow their books or just use your wifi! You are part of the process that integrates information with every-day life. And you get to work in a library every day!
5. No you don't have to be a huge reader but it sure helps. The common misunderstanding that the public have is that librarians sit around all day and read books. Obviously this is not possible and people will generally read what they are interested in. The important factor is that you know what is out there and who writes like others. Also important to know is what your colleagues like to read. This may mean talking to your colleagues!

5 reasons why you should consider becoming a health librarian
THEME: Different roles - See on schedule

Sunday at 11:45am Z-406

With: Suzanne Lewis

There are five awesome reasons for considering becoming a health librarian:

1. learn a new language
2. travel the world
3. meet interesting people
4. take your skills to the next level
5. make a difference

Embracing change in libraries
THEME: Different futures - See on schedule

Sunday at 11:45am Z-401

With: Karen Beath

Heraclitus once said 'The only constant is change' and this is certainly true for libraries. From card catalogues to Library Management Systems, from quiet spaces to community spaces, libraries are constantly evolving. Now the rise and rise of the Internet is calling on libraries and subsequently librarians, to embrace this change.

The online environment has expanded rapidly and the community is now finding much of its information via Google, communicating via social networks, and downloading books and movies for entertainment, just to name a few. Libraries as information providers are attempting to evolve and keep up with this change while maintaining popular, traditional services. This combination of 'old' and 'new' will likely continue, however it means librarians will need to be multi-skilled in order to deliver these services and keep up with the influx of future technology and its effects on the information management world. New librarians will need to be innovative, willing to try new technology and able to help other colleagues understand and use this technology.

In this session, delegates will be given three different scenarios around the theme of embracing change. An informal discussion will be held in which we develop and plan strategies for the type of skills required to approach these scenarios. The scenarios are:

• You are working in your first job as a librarian at a branch library. All staff are asked to undertake Web 2.0 training but your more experienced colleagues are reluctant to do so as it is technology they are unfamiliar with. They are encouraging you to skip the training. What is the best way to handle the situation?
• You have created a blog for your library and you would like all staff to contribute. Some staff are experienced bloggers while others are unfamiliar with blogging. What kind of staff training and support will you deliver?
• You have come across a new e-book platform and would like to trial it. You need to present a business case to management for approval however they are unfamiliar with this kind of technology. How do you present your case so that management understand and can make an informed decision?
• At the end of this session, delegates should have a better understanding of the types of situations they might encounter in a changing library environment. They will understand the personal skills they will need, in order to grow and work within a rapidly evolving world of information and will be prepared to work with other Colleagues of different skill levels in this environment.

Leap and the net will appear
THEME: Different roles - See on schedule

Sunday at 11:45am Z-606

With: Freya Lucas

In 2011 your speaker for this session came along to NLS5 as a very recent grad, with four followers on Twitter, no library job, and no experience of professional writing or maintaining a blog.

This year, not only is your speaker a speaker at NLS6, but she has an active Twitter following of over 500, three print published articles, an active blog, regular reviews on Readplus, and the ever elusive full time job in the library sphere - and a bunch of new friends, and professional contacts, to boot.

The speaker has even had the opportunity to meet Anita Heiss and Tom Chatfield. Want to know how all this wonder happened? Come along to a twenty minute road map of a first year journey and find out.

Balance! WTF?
THEME: Stepping up - See on schedule

Sunday at 12:15pm Z-606

With: Ghylène Palmer, Tamara Capper

We want to engage everyone in our session, and ask you to share your own experiences:

• Do you feel like you need more time?
• Do you feel like you can't do it all?
• Do you feel overwhelmed trying to balance work and personal life?
• Are you really too busy to use social media?
  
  We want to help you be the best you can be in this profession without giving up your life. We want to help you realise you don't have to be Oprah to make a difference. You just need practical tools such as:
  • Obtaining a supportive workplace find an institution that's right for you. We found Murdoch and this is what they do for us...
  • Obtaining a support network to help you achieve your goals
  • Feel proud of your achievements
  • Life is meant to be full of ups and downs learn how to use interval training in your life
  • You don't need to choose between a career and a personal life. You can have both we show you how we do it and we think we do it well.
  
  
  Through our own personal journeys and how we practise 'achievable work life balance', Ghylène and Tamara are hoping to offer new graduates and existing library professional's practical tools which can assist you to have a career and have a life too.

Dreams in digital: a glimpse at the future of the information professions
THEME: Different futures - See on schedule

Sunday at 12:15pm Z-406

With: Mark Raadgever

Libraries and librarians are about access. Providing access to the information resources that we know, in particular those that we know where they are. This session aims to provide ideas on how we can continue to do this in the current information environment.

Over the past few years more and more information has become available through the internet, and we have found ourselves fighting the perception that as everything is available online the information professional is no longer required as an arbiter between those seeking information and the information itself.

Although some aspects of this are correct, in many ways the information professional is more important now, in linking people with appropriate information. Not only do we provide people with advice on how to find the information, but we are also taking a role in making this information available for people to find, as well as taking a role in using digital tools to break down barriers between sectors.

This session will be looking at these aspects through my experiences working with Trove, and how I believe the changes have affected information professionals. This will include how social media tools can be used to improve the experiences of our users, the necessity of understanding metadata, making use of user-generated content and how we still provide access through more traditional means.

Engaging clients with social media: updating your relationship status
THEME: Being heard - See on schedule

Sunday at 12:15pm Z-401

With: Tegan Darnell

Using video, screen capture, and memes, this session will explore the benefits and risks of using social media to engage clients in an institutional setting.

Creating 'the willing' is the first step. How do you get support to invest time (and therefore money) in creating and maintaining relationships and networks via social media? When you are a very small fish in a very big pond, what can you do in your workplace? What should you not do?

Libraries must show how they are creating value for their organisation and their clients. How do you create 'social capital' so that you get a 'return on your investment'? What is 'viral reach' and why do we want it?

In a world where anyone can post anything online, libraries cannot participate in social media without letting go of the idea that they can control everything that is said about them. Often, libraries are part of larger institutions and bound by their rules. How do we push the boundaries? How do we let go of the idea of the library as a 'dispenser of knowledge' and join the dialogue?

As an enthusiastic new (-ish) librarian, I entered my job as a social media 'native'. I was keen to make the most of my skills and to engage clients by utilising our existing social media presence more effectively.

I got proactive. My involvement encouraged others to become involved, which accelerated change. It can be done. I can't wait to meet you all and share my experiences!

Keynote:Libraries turn Starbucks? On co-working spaces, collaborative learning, community engagement, and coffee. - See on schedule

Sunday at 1:30pm Z-401

With: Marcus Foth

Libraries have often been first adopters of many new technological innovations, such as punch cards, computers, barcodes, and e-book readers. It is thus not surprising that many libraries have also started to embrace the advent of the internet not just as a challenge but as an opportunity to move away from just being repositories of books, towards becoming ideas stores and local network hubs for entrepreneurial thinking and new creative practices.

This presentation will look at the case of The Edge an initiative of the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, to establish a digital culture centre and learning environment deliberately designed for the co-creation and co-construction of knowledge. This initiative illustrates the potential role of libraries as testing grounds for new technologies and technological practices, which is particularly relevant in the context of the NBN rollout across Australia. It also provides an example of new engagement strategies for innovative co-working spaces that are a vital element in a trend that sees professionals, creatives and designers leave their traditional places of work and embrace the city as their office.

Panel: GLAM future - See on schedule

Sunday at 2:15pm Z-401

With: Adrian Cunningham, Eleanor Whitworth, Erika Taylor, Janette Wright, Katherine Howard, Louise Denoon

A diverse range of industry experts will discuss the intersect between Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums, with each offering their vision of what a GLAM future might look like.

• Chair: Janette Wright, CEO and State Librarian, State Library of Queensland
• Katherine Howard, Doctoral Candidate, Queensland University of Technology
• Adrian Cunningham, Director, Digital Archives & Government Recordkeeping, Queensland State Archives
• Louise Denoon, Executive Manager, Queensland Memory, State Library of Queensland
• Eleanor Whitworth

Showcase - See on schedule

Sunday at 3:45pm Z-401

With: Ashley England, Caitlin Savage, Claire Hill, Frances Flintoff, Helen Woodman, Julie Bennett, Kim Williams, Michelle Coxsen, Molly Tebo, Ryan Siriwardene, Sarah Brown

Different voices, many tunes: an analysis of new librarians' writing (Julie Bennett and Caitlin Savage)

Stereotypes. Off campus study. PLNs. ePortfolios. Apps. International experience. Technology. Cadetships. Conferences. These are just a few of the ideas emerging professionals in our field are talking about.

For our showcase session, we looked to the literature - including your writing, publications and blogs, and analysed the themes being addressed and discussed by new librarians around the country, and the world. Librarians are a varied group, and we will illuminate and celebrate the diversity of backgrounds and experiences found among us and our ideas for an industry characterised by uncertainty and rapid change.

We'll share these insights with you using visual snapshots to create an impression of what is on the mind of new librarians as we approach and imagine the future.

Repository taste test: A delicious five minute repository snack (Sarah Brown)

A brief glance at what a repository librarian (repositorian) does, the ethical and cultural role of repositories, and what skills and knowledge to develop if you’re considering repositories or digital collection work as a career path.

Academic libraries - think outside the box (Michelle Coxsen)

Academic libraries don't just have to be quiet places for study and research. Think outside the box and give academic library users new library experiences. We did just that at the Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Library. This five minute showcase session will outline what we did and how it resulted in attracting more students to the library.

"I only like historical, romantic war stories – but none set in France – with lots of sex and ideally, some cannibalism": cataloguing fiction by genre!? (Frances Flintoff)

What happens in a specialised library where the users cannot pick up a novel to read the blurb or even judge it by its cover? Where the Librarian works with sounds and symbols, instead of words? We catalogue our fiction by genre, of course! A Library Rebel in Perth has stuck it to Dewey and added an extra table to DDC - Table 8. In the post-Library 2.0 world, could this possibly be implemented - and work - in a mainstream public library? Hell yes! Cataloguing fiction by genre: experience, reflection and possibilities.

Warning: This presentation contains some thoughts that are way outside the box.

Know thy technician: examining working relationships between librarians and library technicians (Claire Hill)

Working relationships between librarians and library technicians can sometimes be fraught with difficulty due to role confusion and differing expectations. This showcase session aims to discuss strategies for librarians to effectively utilise their library technicians. Disseminating results from a survey on the issue, a snapshot of attitudes in the library industry will be presented. Are there things that the industry can do to forge a greater understanding between librarians and technicians?

'It's Not That Hard' - A voluntary model for increasing staff engagement with online spaces (Molly Tebo)

'It’s Not That Hard' (INTH) is a model piloted at the State Library of WA for running online engagement workshops by staff for staff. INTH sessions are not intended to train staff, but to engage their interest in a variety of contemporary issues and inspire them to learn more themselves. They are presented in an informal, interactive format which encourages participants to get involved and discuss topics with staff outside their team.

INTH has been running monthly since March 2012 and State Library staff have been coming along voluntarily during their lunch break. Topics covered to date include smart devices, social media, apps, copyright, cyberculture and cloud collaboration.

Living out of a suitcase (Ryan Siriwardene)

During this spotlight presentation I will discuss how I worked at two international libraries, living with just a suitcase full of clothes and my laptop.

Overly attached librarians: "Don't leave, I can tell you so much more..." (Kim Williams and Ashley England)

"Hi! So nice to meet you. So, you'd like help finding a journal article? Oh, that's nice. Let me show you. Hey, do you know about Boolean? It's so great, you should definitely come to our introductory library classes." [eighteen long minutes, three Venn diagrams and an EndNote Library later, you pause for breath]

Has this ever been you? Have you ever forcibly restrained or illegally detained a student while you told them about their many library choices? Watched a student's eyes fill with fear? You may be an Overly Attached Librarian.

This showcase presentation will look at student engagement, adult learning principles, and we'll do it all in five minutes. Because we're that good.*

* audience satisfaction with presentation may vary.

Gamification of libraries: leveraging the power of an emerging social trend to engage with users (Helen Woodman)

This session aims to raise awareness for an emerging trend towards using a games-based approach to engage with library patrons and build loyalty for library services through regular and meaningful interactions in a 'social' space.

It is hoped that through the showcase session, new librarians will be introduced to the topic, be motivated to explore this further for themselves, and be inspired to consider opportunities for their own libraries.

Keynote: The Alternative Librarian Lifestyle - See on schedule

Sunday at 4:50pm Z-401

With: Ruth Kneale

We all know about the opportunities that are available to us in traditional brick-and-mortar arenas; many people think of a school, university, or public library when they think of their future as a librarian. I'm here to tell you, there's so much more! The opportunities in non-traditional, or special, libraries are extensive; they broaden even more if you really think creatively. You'll hear about some of these exciting and unexpected libraries, and I'll share some insights into thinking and looking outside the 'norm'.

Keynote - See on schedule

Monday at 8:40am Z-401

Sponsor: Wikimedia Australia

With: Sue Gardner

"You're just not dynamic enough!"
THEME: Perceptions and image - See on schedule

Monday at 9:30am Z-606

With: Liz Hellsing, Natasha Johnston

Liz and Tash felt undervalued as technical librarians. They decided to find out what their peers really thought of their library section (Resource Management) by conducting a survey and to also see how they could add value to the services provided to their clients. Follow Liz and Tash on their journey of redefining their value, from frightful survey results to showcasing that value at NLS6.

This presentation will demonstrate that working as tech services librarians is a dynamic and appealing career choice for new librarians, and that we all have the responsibility to constantly challenge and review our tasks and workflows, to ensure we remain relevant, and ensure we continue to achieve organisational outcomes. In doing so we cannot fail to challenge workplace perceptions.

From Australia to the world and back again: The history of GLAM-WIKI - See on schedule

Monday at 9:30am Z-401

Sponsor: Wikimedia Australia

With: Liam Wyatt

The right to take risks
THEME: Creativity - See on schedule

Monday at 9:30am Z-406

With: Erin Findlay

The first time you tell someone you are a librarian they usually respond by saying shhh!

Despite changing times libraries and librarians continue to be labelled as conservative and boring. This perception can make it diffcult for libraries to move forward and change.

'The right to takes risks' empowers you to shake off the shackles that can hold you back. It acknowledges how important risk taking is in the development of libraries as well as in your own career.

It is your right and your responsibility to take risks for our industry and the future of our profession.

Aussie Paralympics: a living book project - See on schedule

Monday at 10:00am Z-401

Sponsor: Wikimedia Australia

With: Tara Macphail, Tony Naar

I liked librarianship before it went mainstream: the rise of the hipster librarian
THEME: Perceptions and image - See on schedule

Monday at 10:00am Z-606

With: Romany Manuell

In 2008, I began studying Information Management. In 2008, being a librarian was cool. Introducing yourself as a librarian at parties carried 'cultural capital' where previously it had provoked a blank stare, or the statement, "You don't look old enough to be a librarian". The phenomenon of the Hipster Librarian had arrived, and it wasn't limited to Australia it was part of a global sub-culture. In 2006 in New York, The Desk Set began (www.thedeskset.org). They were a social club, but they were also librarians, holding literary-themed events, and raising money for literacy-related charities. In 2007, a New York Times article ("A hipper crowd of shushers") promoting The Desk Set clique caused a backlash online. Many critics complained that one librarian stereotype was being replaced by another. Around the same time, it became fashionable to dress 'like a librarian'. This included playing with the traditional stereotypes, adopting the bun and glasses 'ironically' and questioning the femininity of the profession with the term 'guybrarian'. By 2010, the CEO of American Apparel had declared that "hipster is over" (Abell Schwartz, 2010).

In the wake of the death of the Hipster phenomenon (and Hipster Librarian) what lasting impact is left on the Library and Information Industry or was it all just a passing fad? Come along to this twenty minute PowerPoint presentation to find out! Bring your own nerd glasses.

Oh, the places you'll go: making the most of your creative self on your LIS career journey
THEME: Creativity - See on schedule

Monday at 10:00am Z-406

With: Katrina Macdonald

While we converts know that the real LIS world is far more dynamic than the stodgy, old-school stereotypes, it can still be a very conservative environment for 'creative types', requiring courage and commitment to be true to one's creative differences. To mix metaphors, this session is for delegates who feel they do not fit into the round holes and whose uniqueness sets them apart from the herd (you all know who you are). Whether you're starting out, riding the doldrums, taking transitional risk or daring to envision your dream job, come take a 'Seussean' look at how blending creative and professional identities can open unexpected opportunities, and hear some strategies for maintaining your creative health in work/ life balance.

Keynote: The future of the past: cultural heritage now - See on schedule

Monday at 10:55am Z-401

With: Ryan Donahue

The digital turn drastically redefines the roles traditionally held by museums, libraries, archives and galleries. The digital surrogates and born-digital objects alike require blending skills from traditional areas of GLAM practice, Information Technology, Computer Science and Library Science. How will we collectively recontextualize these pieces, and how will we take advantage of emerging technology in information science, such as linked data, semantic markup and non-relational data serialization formats? Most importantly, how do we cultivate professionals adept in these new skills, and what changes will be necessary in current professional practice to prepare for them?

Next generation authors: Publishing in/and the ALIA journals
THEME: Getting published - See on schedule

Monday at 11:45am Z-401

With: Gaby Haddow

As co-editor of Australian Academic & Research Libraries and a member of the editorial board of the Australian Library Journal, the presenter will be looking to the audience as the next generation of authors to contribute to ALIA journals. Focusing on these journals, the session will encourage new librarians to think about how they can turn a workplace or student research project into a paper that may be accepted for publication. It will cover the main stages of preparing a manuscript, providing practical tips on the how and where to publish, and what to expect in the process. Come along with questions and ideas and if you have a potential co-author, bring them too!

Opposite sides of the same street
THEME: Benefits of buddies - See on schedule

Monday at 11:45am Z-606

With: Holger Aman, Michael Carney

Michael Carney and Holger Aman are two young male librarians, who work on opposite sides of the oldest street in Sydney - Macquarie St. Holger is a reference librarian at the Law Courts Library of New South Wales and Michael works in cataloguing and acquisitions at The State Library of New South Wales.

In a conference full of new-school librarians discussing future issues, sometimes there can be little thought given to traditional librarian roles. Michael and Holger may be part of the new wave of librarians, but they have entered the profession carrying jobs at two of the oldest institutions in Australia.

The pair will be talking about their experiences as non-traditional, young, male librarians working in these classic roles. They will also discuss the way in which they can take their personality into these jobs and make them their own. Holger's people loving approach to reference connects with his background as a bartender whilst Michael's contemplative approach to cataloguing is influenced by his sideline as a musician.

Come and hear two young guys talk about their new-school approach to jobs on an old-school street!

Virtual storytime: bridging traditional library services and e-technology
THEME: Working with youth - See on schedule

Monday at 11:45am Z-406

With: Michelle Collins, Regine Karantzas

Regi and Michelle have been working on a project called 'Virtual Story-time' where they 'share the love' of storytime in an online setting. The result of this project is that children can access YouTube clips of familiar librarians and famous authors reading age appropriate stories, from home.

Michelle and Regi will talk through the process of undertaking this project with the aid of a power-point presentation, incorporating clips of virtual story-times, including projects involving Andy Griffiths and Hazel Edwards. The presentation will include the process of producing the clip; respecting copyright laws; collaborating with some awesome authors; how this Virtual Story-time project fits in with similar projects being done elsewhere in Australia; and what the highlights and challenges of the project have been. They'll also demonstrate how they''re engaged with social media to 'spread the love.'

The aim of the presentation is to inform how we've undertaken our project, entertain with the fun clips we've produced so far and inspire other new library graduates to take on a similar project within their own library service.

A passion to publish? Group support and professional development can make it happen
THEME: Getting published - See on schedule

Monday at 12:15pm Z-401

With: Annie Yee, Daniel Giddens, Doreen Sullivan, Julia Leong, Robyn Phillips

RMIT University Library established a Get Published group in 2011. The Get Published group is a model for new librarians and librarians new to writing, presenting, and research that can be adapted to suit individual libraries. This presentation will inspire libraries to develop an effective model for supporting increased publication output by library professionals.

Buddy up to expand your horizons!
THEME: Benefits of buddies - See on schedule

Monday at 12:15pm Z-606

With: Nicola Harris

Question:
Do you have experience of one library sector but are unsure how your skills might transfer to a different one?

Question:
Are you a new graduate interested in exploring different library environments?

Question:
Would you like to engage in learning about different library environments with your peers?
If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes!" then come along and find out more at this presentation.

Drawing on my own experience of moving from a public library environment to an academic library environment, I will take a look at the transferable skills of library and information professionals regardless of sector. During this twenty minute presentation, I will refocus our attention towards the skills and competencies we bring to these environments rather than the jobs we do yes there is a difference.

Once we have reminded ourselves what a competent profession we are, I will present an idea for a new community of practice; a collaborative space where we can support each other in understanding the diverse library environments that exist and the core competencies of the 21st century librarian as we continue our professional development.

If you are keen to buddy up to expand your horizons then you should make a start by attending this talk.

Graphic novels and youth literacy in public libraries
THEME: Working with youth - See on schedule

Monday at 12:15pm Z-406

With: Anna Lagos, Kysira Fairbairn

Have you recently completed some research as part of your degree or in your workplace? Or maybe you're planning on completing a research project in the near future? We recently completed a small study where we interviewed public librarians about the use of graphic novels to support youth literacy and we've learned a lot through our findings and in the research process.

In our session, we'll talk briefly about our research topic and the results, the future of the research and its use within library services, and discuss the opportunities and experiences we've had from our research.

The research process has allowed us to make a number of professional contacts and to promote ourselves which will hopefully help us as we further our careers. Importantly though, it has also helped us develop useful skills from getting up and speaking at conferences, preparing submissions for conferences and publications, and promoting ourselves and our research topic to get participants, and not just using the regular 'write an essay' approach.

Our research may be able to help public libraries expand their graphic novels collections and increase the use of graphic novels to support youth literacy. A number of librarians we spoke to were very keen to see the outcomes of our research project to assist them in increasing their collections and promoting its use. We'd like to talk about how we can make this happen and how we can use our research creatively to make a difference.

Keynote: Being different, being dangerous: libraries and librarians of the future - See on schedule

Monday at 1:20pm Z-401

With: Stuart Candy

Change is sweeping the library! (Just as well someone is, but still...) Change is sweeping the library and it is unclear what will happen next -- or what it all means. This keynote presentation will provoke, amuse, and begin to suggest ways of looking at the future into order to adapt to the chronic uncertainty attending this most noble of knowledge-industry professions.

Panel: Librarians we love - See on schedule

Monday at 2:05pm Z-401

With: Ellen Forsyth, Garry Conroy-Cooper, Kathryn Greenhill, Kim Tairi, Mylee Joseph, Paul Brown, Sue Hutley

When we asked potential delegates who they'd like to hear from at NLS, some names came up many times. This panel is packed with people we know you guys love. They'll each speak briefly about what it means to 'be different'.

• Chair: Kathryn Greenhill, Associate Lecturer, Curtin University
• Mylee Joseph, State Library of New South Wales
• Garry Conroy-Cooper, Manager, Launceston LINC, LINC Tasmania
• Kim Tairi, Manager, Hawthorn Campus Library, Swinburne University of Technology

International librarianship 101: or how to meet people without going anywhere
THEME: Making connections - See on schedule

Monday at 3:35pm Z-606

With: Alyson Dalby, Clare McKenzie, Kate Byrne

Tight budgets, rapid technological changes and diverse communities are just some of the challenges facing librarians and information professionals all around the world. Opportunities to interact with international perspectives can create engagement with the convergences and divergences within our shared profession, as well as amazing opportunities to widen our professional networks. However, many early career professionals struggle to secure employer support to attend international conferences - so how can they find opportunities to make international connections? And what is 'international librarianship' all about?

The term international librarianship means different things to different people. For some, it means being a librarian who gets to travel constantly around the world being a librarian - but that's about six people. For most of us, it's about choosing to engage with the profession of which we are all a part, across the boundaries of our home countries to try and be a part of something bigger. Just like networking at home, international librarianship can give you access to new ideas and perspectives, the opportunity to learn from others' experiences and the opportunity for them to learn from you.

This session, and the broader project it supports, is about enabling new professionals to create their own international opportunities using contemporary technologies to bridge the gap. It will feature a brief talk about Kate's experiences as a first time IFLA attendee and speaker, followed by international perspectives on librarianship and the information profession through videos from other librarians around the world. Each of the videos will feature an introduction to a hot topic with global resonances to kick start discussions on Twitter, and the session will conclude with steps to help you start to build your own international professional networks.

Now I have these skills, what can I do with them? Practitioner research or applying research skills in the information profession
THEME: Research and projects - See on schedule

Monday at 3:35pm Z-401

With: Lyndelle Gunton

Increasing numbers of students in library and information science choose to spend part of their studies working on research projects, during which they develop skills and understanding about the research process. Naturally, in the academic environment, this focus is encouraged and supported.

However, some new graduates feel at a loss about how to go about applying these skills in the profession and, more specifically, how to find employment that encourages practitioner research.

The presentation focuses on the following issues:

• Ways to look for employment encouraging the use of these skills
• Strategies for drawing attention to the value of these skills in the jobs that information professionals are already doing
• Highlighting the work of information professionals using research skills in terms of research data management, for example, to support the research work of others.
• Other ways of conducting research when it is difficult to do so in the workplace.

The challenges and surprises of reality librarianship
THEME: Professional development - See on schedule

Monday at 3:35pm Z-406

With: Megan Ingle, Sally Pewhairangi

In 2012 Sally and Megan launched the inaugural Heroes Mingle: Reality Librarianship series to encourage more New Zealand librarians to be actively involved in their own professional development. We flipped the traditional model of professional development and crowdsourced an independent and free NZ-first initiative showcasing New Zealand librarians 'making things happen'.

Library professional development usually involves listening to an expert share their knowledge through a prepared workshop or presentation with limited opportunities for participants to contribute or share their experiences with others. The Reality Librarianship series took a different approach emphasising conversations and the sharing of knowledge between speakers and participants.

We'll explain our flipped professional development model and how it engaged our community.

We'll discuss how we crowdsourced community knowledge and expertise to develop this series.

We'll share the challenges and surprises of our journey.

And we'll show you what can happen when you dare to say 'yes' to an opportunity and take action to make something happen.

Join the party: networking for wallflowers
THEME: Making connections - See on schedule

Monday at 4:05pm Z-606

With: Bekti Mulatiningsih, Kelly Johnson

The LIS profession in Australia is a small world where connections are vital for career success and developing resilience. So what about those of us who feel like wallflowers at the party, always on the margins? It can be difficult for quieter souls to step up, get involved and build relationships. A major hurdle for many people, both introverts and extroverts, is figuring out how to proclaim their awesomeness to the world but in a way that is unique to them. The aim of this session is to inspire and challenge students, new grads and anyone who has a fear of networking to take risks and explore a different more social side of themselves without changing their personalities.

This is a deeply personal topic with plenty of fear and self-image issues at stake. Also, most of us have very few opportunities to find role models or get a chance to practice in a comfortable environment. Therefore the authors will present strategies for success based on their personal experiences. We are both shy and uncomfortable having all eyes on us, however we also have both challenged ourselves to make the most of our time in uni and as new LIS professionals through a conscious effort to create networks. These relationships are personally fulfilling but also provide support as we move into the workplace. We will demonstrate the actual benefits we have attained through our networking and volunteer activities. We hope that attendees will come away with some realistic strategies and goals to create lasting relationships with present and future colleagues such as we have enjoyed. Our networking tips may not transform you into the belle of the ball but you will have more confidence to get out on the dance floor and dance to your own beat.

Passionate about projects? Potential, pitfalls, and how to build a career in project-focused librarianship
THEME: Research and projects - See on schedule

Monday at 4:05pm Z-401

With: Sam Searle

As a new librarian, chances are that you will be asked to be a project team member, or even manage projects. Initially, you might work on projects alongside your 'day job', but what if you find yourself well-suited to this kind of work? Is it possible to build a career working on projects all the time, not just as a sideline? What training, experience and personal qualities would you need, and what are the challenges you might face?

Sam has spent more than a decade working in project-focused roles in academic libraries and cultural institutions. In this presentation, Sam will suggest that project work is a great way to kickstart your library career by:

• gaining skills
• developing new products, services and programs
• working with a wide range of people, including non-librarians
• being part of less hierarchical teams, and
• taking more responsibility more quickly within an organisation.

Stand up, stand out: the ALIA PD Scheme
THEME: Professional development - See on schedule

Monday at 4:05pm Z-406

With: Judy Brooker

Judy Brooker is the ALIA Professional Development and Careers Manager. She joined the ALIA National Office in 2008 undertaking research and has been in the PD position since 2009. Judy has studied at UNE, Monash, RMIT and Queensland Universities and has worked as a Library Branch manager in the ACT Public Library Service, a Reference Librarian at the National Library of Australia, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library and at the Australian National University. Judy has been a member of ALIA since 1979 and has been active member in a number of group committees as treasurer, secretary and convenor. Her passion for the profession has led to her interest in professional development and her undertaking research in worlds best practice in encouraging professional development in non-registered professions.

Keynote: Leading Libraries to a Future Beyond Book Museums - See on schedule

Monday at 4:35pm Z-401

Sponsor: The State Library of Queensland

With: Jenica Rogers

Libraries are pretty amazing places to be right now, as we figure out what The Information Age really means for our goals and values, but modern libraries and librarians are struggling to find vision and leadership in some very specific but important areas. To name a few, not enough voices are speaking compellingly about grand futures thinking that isn't defeatist or impractical, we're struggling to build true partnerships with our vendors, and we're just on the cusp of moving our thinking from information warehousing to knowledge creation (and so many more). I posit that the lack of leadership in these areas is a) a problem and b) an opportunity and c) no reason to stand around and wait for a hero. Emerging ideas and areas for activism have the potential to shape the future of what we do in an active and meaningful way -- we each can take that opportunity and run with it! And when something is emerging, no one knows what success or failure looks like yet, offering each of us a chance to be the ones to define them. But it takes more than just smarts and desire to be an innovator: it takes courage, clarity of thought, and a little bit of wild insanity. In exploring these ideas, I'll pose questions and scenarios that will help each of us think about how we might be the heroes we're waiting for.