Almost 20 attended the conference encore at the National Library on 19 October. A YouTube of Rachel Green, one of the keynote speakers at the Library Technicians conference, started the session focusing on confidence and networking.
Robin Bell gave a great presentation of the New Librarians symposium, emphasizing papers on a range of programs that strengthen the development of technology skills and knowledge. He talked of the inspiring presentations of Mal Booth and Kathryn Greenhill. While technology was a focus so was teamwork and personal development. A copy of his slides will be available shortly.
Naomi and Noellen from the National Museum talked about the National Library Technicians conference. They came back with lots of ideas from presentations and tours. They recommended Rachel Green's presentations on networking and client service. A bus tour to Edith Cowan University and Wannaroo Library gave great insights. The presentation on use of iPads was very useful and gave confidence to explore their use at work (and home). The Acquisitions seminar was very useful. Suppliers at the seminar gave very practical advice. They have been in touch with people they met at the conference and seminar, putting into practice the networking tips from the conference. The RDA presentation was also excellent. OH & S issues were well covered in a session at the conference. The bus tours were highly recommended.
Catherine James from the AFP also practiced her presentation skills. She was found the conference a great way to meet colleagues she know only via the phone and email. The presentation "Getting out of your comfort zone" was terrific, highlighting how to juggle your life and work to get better control and manage priorities. A great suggestion is to make an appointment with yourself to focus on particular things. It's ok to say I'll get back to you. Finding your most productive time of day is important by scheduling things around that. She enjoyed Rachel Green's session on networking, gently building confidence to engage with others through exercises in her session.
Lucinda from Treasury showed a video from YouTube "first follower" which emphasized the importance of the first and subsequent followers, not just leaders. "It takes guts to be a first follower. The first follower transforms a lone nut to ....a movement". Rachel Green's use of freddo frogs to demonstrate "dropping the ball" to not pick up others anger in the workplace was great. Elana Norlin inspired us with a presentation of persuasion and influence, using her library and their funding review to identify how to and how not to present your case. She recommended everyone look at the presentation. The presentation on the WA Dept of Sport library was enthralling - the library became "virtual" with it's physical collection significantly reduced.
Janetta from ALIA found Rachel Green's session on mindfulness very challenging and has inspired her. From the ALIA stand the conference vibe was really strong and positive. The follower video was also used in the crossover event on the Friday afternoon of the Library Technicians and New Librarians events. Janetta presented at the Library Technicians conference on the review of the education system for technicians and gave an overview of the project.
Leadership lessons were talked of including getting up on the dance floor. the music at the dinner was great.
The event also provided an opportunity to talk about the need for a rounded approach to LUS and museum and archive skills. For educators there is a challenge in making this doable for students. RDA, metadata and cataloguing were key areas of discussion at both the new librarians and library technicians conference. Rowena's presentation at the Library Technicians conference was recommended.
Roxanne Missingham
Parliamentary Librarian
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