Interview skills workshop, Melbourne, 18 Sep

So your job application caught the eye of a future employer and you’ve secured an interview. Great! What now? How do you convince the interview panel that you’re the best person for the job? What do you need to prepare, and why?

Find out the answers to these questions and more at the ALIA New Graduates Group interview skills event. The experienced presenters for the night are:

• Genevieve Ward (The Good Life Careers) 
• Tanya Bramley (RMIT library) 
• Hugh Rundle (Boroondara library) 

Not only will you gain insights from established professionals from a range of backgrounds: you’ll also gain a certificate of participation, points in the ALIA PD Scheme, and a chance to chat to other library folk.

• When:  Wednesday 18th September 2013, 5:45pm for a 6pm start, finishing at approximately 7:30pm
• Where:  Seminar Room 1, RMIT University Swanston Library, Building 8, Level 5, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne. (Map)
• Cost: $3 for ALIA members and students. $5 for non-ALIA members.
• RSVP: Please email patrick.splawa.neyman@gmail.com by 13th September (places are limited).
  Please let us know if you are a student, and if you’re an ALIA member, include your membership number in your reply.

Hope to see you there!

Victorian ALIA New Graduates Group Committee (Pat, Jenny, Susannah, and Nyss)

Image: Flickr / alexfrance (CC_BY_SA)

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Resume and key selection criteria workshop, Melbourne, 14 Aug

If you’re a library and information student or new graduate wanting some insight into how to put together a great application, this event is for you! Professional librarians wanting to brush up on the process are also most welcome.

Our experienced panel will provide you with their unique perspectives on these important documents, which could make you stand out from the crowd next time you apply for a job.

• Hugh Rundle (Boroondara library)
• Kim Tairi (Swinburne University of Technology library)
• Katherine Gallen (RMIT archives)

Not only will you gain insights from established professionals from a range of backgrounds: you’ll also gain a certificate of participation, points in the ALIA PD Scheme, and a chance to chat to other library folk.

• When:  Wednesday 14th August 2013, 5:45pm for a 6pm start, finishing at approximately 7:30pm
• Where:  Seminar Room 1, RMIT University Swanston Library, Building 8, Level 5, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne. (Map)
• Cost: $3 for ALIA members and students. $5 for non-ALIA members.
• RSVP: Unfortunately this event is full - please email the below address if you'd like to RSVP in case a place opens up
  nyssa.parkes [at] gmail.com by Wednesday 7th August.
  Please let us know if you are a student, and if you’re an ALIA member, include your membership number in your reply.

Hope to see you there!

Victorian ALIA New Graduates Group Committee (Pat, Jenny, Susannah, and Nyss)

Save the date:  On 18th September we will also host a seminar on interview techniques. Same time, same place …

Image: Flickr / e_walk (CC BY-NC-SA)  

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne, 18 Oct

Join us for a friendly bite to eat, or drop in on your way home for a drink.

When: Thurs 18th Oct from 6pm
Where: The Moat (Basement, 176 Little Lonsdale St, beneath the State Library)
The table has been booked for 'ALIA'. For more information about the venue, see http://themoat.com.au/
Cost: at own expense
Vegetarian options.

Please RSVP to nyssa.parkes[at]gmail.com by midday Wednesday 17th so we can confirm numbers.
All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends.


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Melbourne interview skills event, 19 Sep.

So your job application caught the eye of a future employer and you’ve secured an interview. 

Great! What now? How do you convince the interview panel that you’re the best person for the job? What do you need to prepare, and why?

Find out the answers to these questions and more at the ALIA New Graduates Group interview skills event.

The experienced presenters for the night are:

• Ben Conyers from State Library of Victoria
• Tania Bramley from RMIT University
• Darren Ryan from The One Umbrella

Not only will you gain insights from established professionals, you’ll also gain a certificate of participation, points in the ALIA PD Scheme, and a belly full of food as the event is catered for.

When: Wednesday 19th September 2012, 5:45pm for a 6pm start, finishing up at approximately 7:30pm
Where: Seminar Room 1, RMIT University Swanston Library, Building 8, Level 5, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
Cost: $3 for ALIA members and students. $5 for non-ALIA members.
(Please try and bring correct change on the night)

RSVP: maclean.lesa@gmail.com by Friday 14th September.
If you’re an ALIA member, include your membership number in your reply. Also let us know if you're student.

Hope to see you there
Victorian ALIA New Graduates Group Committee
(Lesa, Nyssa, Rebecca, and Ryan)

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne, 26 July

Brave the winter weather and join us for a friendly bite to eat, or drop in on your way home for a drink.

When: Thurs 26th July, from 6pm
Where: The Moat (Basement, 176 Little Lonsdale St, beneath the State Library)
The table has been booked for 'ALIA'. For more information about the venue, see http://themoat.com.au/
Cost: at own expense
Vegetarian options.

Please RSVP to nparkes@swin.edu.au by midday Friday 25th July so we can confirm numbers.
All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends.




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Can’t make it to this event? Keep your diaries free for our upcoming Key Selection Criteria (14 Aug) and Interview Skills (19 Sep) workshops.

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First Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne for 2012

Meet new library friends or catch up with old ones at the first Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne for 2012!

When: Tues 6th March, from 6pm
Where: Three Degrees (No 1 QV square corner Swanston & Lonsdale): map. The table has been booked for 'ALIA'. For more information about the venue, see http://www.3degrees.com.au
Cost: at own expense
Vegetarian and gluten free options.

Please RSVP to nparkes@swin.edu.au by Friday 5th March 12pm so we can confirm numbers.

All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends.

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Another LFIP in October for Melburnians

One Library Folk in the Pub just wasn’t enough for October. Join us for the second last for the year.

When: Thursday 20th October 2011 from 6pm.
Where: 3 degrees, No 1 QV Sq Cnr Swanston & Lonsdale Sts, Melbourne (table booked under ALIA)
Cost: at own expense. Gluten free and vegetarian meal options available.

Good company, good food and drink. What more could you ask for.

Please RSVP your attendance to danielg@elitenet.com.au by Monday 17th October so we have an idea of numbers, but feel free to just drop in if you are down our way.

All welcome.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne

It’s that time again! Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne is happening next Wednesday the 14th September.

When: from 6pm
Where: 3 degrees, QV Square (table booked under ALIA)
Who: All welcome
Cost: own cost; come for a drink or dinner (veg and GF options)

RSVP to Daniel @ danielg@elitenet.com.au by midday Monday 12th so we have an idea of numbers, but feel free to drop in on the night if you find you have time.

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Missed the Melbourne resume and key selection criteria workshop last week?

Teresa Brandau-Stranks from Zenith Information Management Services has been kind enough to allow us to make her slides available for download for those of you who missed the session, or if you'd like a reminder of what was discussed.

A big thank you to all our speakers, and for everyone who was able to join us. And a reminder that on 21 September, we'll be having the follow up workshop on interview techniques. Details to follow soon.

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Melbourne - Resume and Key Selection Criteria event

This always popular event is returning for another year. If you’re a student or New Grad wanting some insight into how to put together a great application for that job that has your name on it, come along. Or if you’re already a LIS professional, wanting to brush up on your knowledge of the process, then the event is for you too.



Our experienced panel will each provide you with their unique perspectives on these very important documents.



Craig Anderson from RMIT University Library.



Melita Monigatti from Melbourne Library Service.



Teresa Brandau-Stranks from Zenith Information Management Services, a recruitment, consulting and technical services agency.



When: Thursday 25th August, 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start, until approximately 7:30pm.



Where: Seminar Room 1, RMIT University Swanston Library, Building 8, Level 5, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.



Cost: $3 (ALIA members/Students), $5 (non-ALIA members).



RSVP: danielg@elitenet.com.au by Monday 22nd August. If you’re an ALIA member, include your membership number in your reply.



Numbers are limited.



Hope to see you there,



Melanie, Rebecca, Noriko and Daniel



ALIA New Graduates Group Committee

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne, Tuesday 10 May

It's autumn, the weather is chilling down, we just had a nice long Easter break … what better reasons to bring your library and non-library friends to the next Library Folk in the Pub event this Tuesday night?!

When: Tuesday 10 May, from 6pm

Where: Duke of Kent Hotel, 293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne.
The table has been booked under 'ALIA'.

Cost: at own expense (gluten free and vegetarian options available), but the lively conversation and networking is free!

Please RSVP your attendance to noriko.kuchi@visionaustralia.org by Monday 09 May at 12 noon so we can confirm numbers.

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne, Thursday 07 April

Where did the summer go? Autumn is already upon us, and so is the next Library Folk in the Pub event in Melbourne!

Fancy catching up with other library-minded folk in your town? The ALIA New Graduates Group Committee in Victoria cordially invites you to an autumnal Library Folk in the Pub night in April. All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends. We hope to see lots of library students as well as new librarians and mentors in attendance.

When: Thursday 07 April, from 6pm

Where: Duke of Kent Hotel, 293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The table has been booked for ‘ALIA’.

Cost: at own expense.

Please RSVP your attendance to rparker@swin.edu.au by Wednesday 06 April at 12 noon so we can confirm numbers.

Your friendly ALIA New Graduates Group Committee in Victoria,

Daniel, Melanie, Noriko and Rebecca

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne

We had a great turn-out for our first LFIP for 2011 and of course we want to keep up the momentum. So come one, come all. See what all the fuss is about at our second.

When: Wednesday 16 March 2011 from 6pm.

Where: Duke of Kent Hotel, 293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The table has been booked for ‘ALIA’. For more information about the venue, see http://www.dofk.com.au/index.html


Good food (including gluten free and vegetarian) and drink is available at your own expense, but the lively conversation and networking is free.

Please RSVP your attendance to danielg@elitenet.com.au by Tuesday 15 March at 12 noon so we can confirm numbers.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Library Folk in the Pub, Melbourne, 15 February 2011

In February 2011, all librarian eyes are on Sydney for the ALIA Information Online Conference. But why should our northern neighbours have all the fun?

The ALIA New Graduates Group Committee in Victoria cordially invites you to the first Melbourne Library Folk in the Pub night for 2011. All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends! This is the first of many events for 2011, and just before the new semester starts, so we hope to see lots of library students as well as new librarians in attendance.

When: Tuesday 15 February, from 6pm
Where: Duke of Kent Hotel, 293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The table has been booked under 'ALIA'. For more information about the venue, visit their website.

Cost: at own expense.

Please RSVP your attendance to rparker@swin.edu.au by Monday 14 February at 12 noon so we can confirm numbers. (If there are too many of us we might have to hire out the MCG.)

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LFIP Melbourne

This is the final Victorian New Graduates Group event for 2010. Don’t miss your chance to catch up with fellow information professionals in acomfortable setting for talk, laughter, food and drink!

Join us on Monday 22 November from 5.30 pm at the Duke of Kent Hotel,293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The table has been booked for ‘ALIA’. For more information about the venue, see http://www.dofk.com.au/index.html. Cost: at own expense.Please RSVP your attendance to danielg@elitenet.com.au by Friday 19 November at 12 noon. All welcome.

And don’t worry if you can’t make it: there will be plenty moreopportunities to meet and greet in 2011! We look forward to seeing youthen.Seasons greetings from your ALIA Vic New Graduates Group Committee.

Daniel, Melanie, Noriko and Rebecca

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Challenging our concepts of library spaces: ERC tour August 2010

This week about 20 students and new graduates from Melbourne visited the new Eastern Learning Precinct at the University of Melbourne in Parkville. This was previously the Education Resource Centre (ERC), which included a library, a gymnasium and other learning spaces for students studying to be teachers. It was revamped two years ago with a view towards creating better student learning spaces on the campus. And the decision was not without its share of controversy at the time ... Many scholars were very upset that so many books were moved off site to open up the Library.

For our tour guide, we were lucky enough to have Associate Professor Peter Jamieson, Policy Advisor to the Provost at the University of Melbourne, and the designer of the new learning spaces at the ERC. Library tours are always fascinating---one is shown proudly through the domain of the librarians feeling a bit like a spy, looking at shelving in one library and thinking 'tut tut, we'd never do that!', and then staring dreamily at some amazing gadgets and thinking 'if only we could ...'. But to hear from the person who designed the new space is a different experience altogether.

We were privy to the rationale for (sometimes controversial) design decisions such as:

• rather than squeezing too many students in at the cost of comfort, accepting that ERC spaces would never fit every Melbourne Uni student and instead providing unique facilities that are comfortable for a comparatively small number of students;
• deliberately not equipping some areas with power points to encourage old-fashioned study methods and return the library to an erudite place of (book) learning;
• celebrating the diversity of Melbourne students through awareness, with screens displaying details about countries from which students had come to study at the university, and the size of the local student population from each country;
• the relocation of campus student services buildings to be closer to the Library and other buildings in the Precinct.

Perhaps my favourite part of the new design is the pavilion, which had previously been underutilised outdoor space in the centre of the campus. The designers copied the unusual wooden slat design on the new façade from the ERC library/student hub and reused it here in the middle of the campus, giving the illusion of extending the ERC space beyond the buildings. To me, it brought to life the concept of a library that couldn't be constrained by physical walls---a concept that many of we new librarians find particularly exciting.

The next step? I'd like to hear from ERC librarians and University of Melbourne students about how it feels to live and work in the new space.

If you'd like to see some photos of the Precinct, there's an excellent Flickr photostream here, (unfortunately not Creative Commons-licensed).

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