Information technology

ALIA Information Online 2019 Conference, 11-15 February 2019 Sydney: Infinite Possibilities

This conference paper discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing solutions to the challenges in fulfilling library client service requests 24/7.

ALIA Information Online 2017 Conference, 13-17 February 2017 Sydney: Data Information Knowledge

National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge

National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge

This conference paper discusses initiatives to break down barriers among different age-groups in the community through collaborative programs.

National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge

This conference paper discusses how library technicians and their IT colleagues can work collaboratively to the benefit of staff, the organisation and most importantly, library patrons. 

This document has been prepared by a National RFID Data Profile (NRDP) working group established under the auspices of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). The working group was established to consider issues relating to information elements that might be placed on RFID tags by Australian libraries and the extent to which such information might have an impact on future interoperability and the leverage to be gained through RFID technology.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) submission in response to the Australian Human Rights Commission Human Rights and Technology Issues Paper highlights the roles libraries play in supporting equitable access to new technologies and in helping people learn the skills they need to benefit from the digital age.

Given planning time and support, public libraries can be a major asset to government departments promoting cybersafety initiatives and adopting a stronger digital presence.

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference presentation discusses the IFLA Trend Report which is research by IFLA used as a foundation for advocacy and policy, and for use by our members which looks across society and access to the digital information environment to identify high level trends which will affect our future information environment and brings together the ideas of a range of experts from different disciplines (social scientists, economists, education specialists, lawyers and technologists).

ALIA National 2014 Conference, 15-19 September 2014 Melbourne : together we are stronger

This conference presentation discusses how most futurists will tell you that it is important to look at the trends, and develop various scenarios to assist in determining your future directions. However spotting trends may be more difficult than you first think, trends come and go and which ones will stick and have an influence on your everyday.