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Such an interesting post. The first thing I thought was it is not the age of a librarian/teacher/whatever that matters – it is attitude. Don’t try to be ‘cool’ just listen. I seem to have a lot of teen nephews and nieces at the moment and all they want to do is talk 🙂
Shannon, I think that was what I was hoping for. I don’t think the librarian was bad, but it just felt uninspired. I have overheard other sessions and they sounded fun but this wasn’t.
Cheers
Sarah
I think that it could have been more dynamic especially for the older children – more interactive. Please make time for your coffee!
Cheers,
Sarah
Hi Debbie,
I first used Endnote ten years ago and found it more hindrance than help. I was using the Harvard reference standard and found I could do it in my head easier. I have now been converted to Menderley which I like a lot. The best thing is that you can marry an Endnote reference list with a Menderley one!
The class sounded good and managing references is better when you can trust some software. I still like Menderley!
Cheers, Sarah
I love the idea of the idea of the chubby little fingers friendly computers – and wonder whether it might be more friendly for seniors as well ;).
Having just sat on the little chairs I can confirm they are perfect for small people and I think the idea of keeping sticky fingerprints of everything … cool. I really liked that the local library had computers set up for children in what looked like a safe environment.
Cheers
Sarah
Ruth, some of the kids seemed to be really engaged both in storytime and the craft activity but I just did not feel that the adults were! A bit of a disconnect between what is best practice was what I felt. It did not engage me as an adult which was disappointing in that while I do not have kids I do have other littlies in the family, I don’t think I would take them to this particular program.
Thanks for your comment,
Cheers,
Sarah
Stacey, it is more than possible that it was the same library and I really was disappointed! I have decided that whatever I do after finishing this degree it will not involve singing – I might empty the library!
Thanks for your comments,
Sarah
Hi Shannon,
I was also particularly interested in the collaborative possibilities and the idea of the research librarian being part of a team. Keller was also interesting in that librarians in Oz were more proud of what they did, than what the collection held. In the European context this is understandable – but it also annoyed me by implying we don’t have any ‘history’ here in Oz. We do – it is just a different kind.
Cheers, Sarah
Thanks for your comments – I think you encapsulated the circular nature of funding re. research v. research support v. undergrad really well and as you say, if undergrad numbers (and abilities) drop the answer will need to be found.
I couldn’t help but relate prizes as being a form of funding (future funding at least) and always think of the Turner prize in the UK which always causes controversy with the ‘general public’ and perhaps that taints politicians’ views towards arts funding?
Cheers, Sarah Ross
Thanks – I suppose I was just thinking in a rather rambling fashion that you would need research support if you have a lot of research (and some of the smaller unis are developing the areas they can excel in). It ended up then with the idea of distribution of library resources and perhaps it was a false economy if a uni devoted so much more to HDR than undergrad in that more focussed support for HDR could be delivered later on.
The emphasis on research may have obscured the teaching and thought development role of unis but research is the cash cow now?
Cheers
Sarah
Sorry to take so long to respond to your comment – and thank you for it. It is nice to know that someone else remembers evening classes – I tried a fair few over the years and thoroughly enjoyed “trying” things.
Cheers, Sarah
I love my local Brisbane City Council library and really am glad you had a good experience. The online resources are fab and access to Overdrive and Bolinda is wonderful (stock up before you go on holiday whether that is a break from the norm or otherwise!). Plus staff really helpful – obviously QUT trained!
Thanks, Sarah
Hi Steve
Interesting ideas on why the library is dead – but it isn’t. Online is great but unless you use your “critical thinking” muscle you are none the wiser. Unless you can evaluate what you find, is it of real use?
Thanks, Sarah
Hi Robynne,
I love the idea of makerspaces too. I think they also fit well with another constant theme of public libraries – lifelong learning. LL is not just about technology-based learning but about brain health plus I like the idea of using knowledge created/generated by many generations and backgrounds.
Thanks, Sarah
