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Opened in 2007 the Wangaratta Library is a large joint use library in Victoria involving Goulburn Ovens Institute of Tafe, the High Country Library Corporation and the city of Wangaratta. This paper provides an overview of the original vision, the methods of implementation, consolidation of services, community attitudes and a description of the value added services of the venture. An external review after three years of operation provided the future direction to ensure the partners do not become complacent and that the library remains highly successful. However in 2012 and despite its success, the library's future as a joint use library is challenged by a major reduction in funding by its Institute partner . Edited version of a paper presented at 'Connection and convergence: second international conference on joint use libraries' Adelaide SA 3-4 November 2011 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While it is common for libraries to now have information technology expertise within their organizations, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with its blend of radio technology and electronics may appear unfamiliar and unique. It can be difficult for library professionals to evaluate vendor solutions and to weigh features and benefits against standards and frequencies. This paper provides information and observation which put some of the variables into context. Through discussions with libraries over recent years, many areas of concern or confusion regarding RFID have been identified. A framework to begin further exploration of the world of library RFID is suggested. Edited version of a paper available at www.sybis.com.au [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A survey of Australian public library websites reveals that few libraries have gone beyond establishing websites that provide information about their static library resources and services. Few attempts have been made to deliver a high level of interactive library service to online clients. This paper examines some of the issues that public libraries need to consider in rethinking the way that the web can be better used to provide interactive, real time online services. Issues include commitment of staffing and financial resources to online services; developing and maintaining web technology skills; reclaiming the web from information technology departments; individual effort vs collaboration. Edited version of a paper given at the Alia Information online 11th exhibition and conference Sydney January 2003. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

'Finding MY Place' (FMP) is a library based program designed to assist some of the most disadvantaged members of the community -- young people who are disengaging from the school system before they complete a reasonable level of education. With its origins in Western Australia, this paper looks at the program as it has been adapted by Fairfield City Library and partnering agencies. Run as a series of motivational workshops held in the library or, at times, as an excursion, the program aims to engage these young people with the broader community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hobsons Bay Libraries in Melbourne has undertaken three major developments in the last five years and is in detailed design for another to commence in late 2012. Each features a joint use or collocated aspect to its operation. Altona Meadows was fully integrated with a neighbourhood house. Altona North is collocated with Bayside P-9 College. Williamstown Library is currently being linked physically and operationally to the Williamstown Town Hall, a premier arts and cultural venue. The Newport Hub will bring the library together with an existing youth facility, a seniors building, a maternal and child health centre and programmed activity groups centre. The governance challenges for each of these is unique. Outlined are the benefits of having a strong framework that has a clear, joint purpose; the experiences of the Hobsons Bay team; and what they have learned from their successes and failures. Edited version of a paper presented at 'Connection and convergence: second international conference on joint use libraries' Adelaide SA 3-4 November 2011 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The city of Onkaparinga library network in South Australia consists of six libraries, three of which are joint use. The largest of the joint use libraries is Noarlunga (a Tafe/public library), followed by The Hub (a secondary school/public library) and Seaford (a 6-12 school/public library). Each of the joint use libraries represents a unique model of partnership with characteristics that have shaped and defined them, their operational success and their ability to achieve their goals. Involvement with these libraries (and other joint use library ventures outside this network) has given the opportunity to observe and assess the factors that have contributed to their success, or otherwise, and to identify those critical to them. The primary factor is the joint use agreement, complemented by the adeptness with which a library manager uses it. Edited version of a paper presented at 'Connection and convergence: second international conference on joint use libraries' Adelaide SA 3-4 November 2011 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Upper Riccarton School and Community Library was purpose built by the Christchurch city council in partnership with Riccarton High School, to serve the local multicultural urban community of 30,000 and the 1100 school populations as an integrated learning, information and leisure facility. The partnership has created a library which gives the two communities access to a large selection of traditional library resources, modern learning spaces and expertise that support the needs of both groups while fostering and encouraging lifelong learning for all. Opened in 2006, it is New Zealand's largest joint use library. Explored are the planning and establishment of the library, consultation with stakeholders and day to day work that all contribute to the success of the partnership and the library it has created. The high impact on the library of the devastating 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch is described. Edited version of a paper presented at Connection and convergence: second international conference on joint use libraries Adelaide 3-4 November 2011. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Libraries help build social capital in their communities by various means. This paper reviews practical ways public libraries can work with children and their families to provide better learning outcomes, and promote literacy and numeracy skills in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Examples of community partnerships from public libraries across Australia are used as discussion points. The issue of funding is also considered in the light of experiences in North America and the UK. Demonstrated are specific library programs which encourage building on the strengths of the community and working in partnership with a wide range of government, business and not for profit organisations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Outsourcing of technical services functions such as cataloguing and processing is becoming more commonplace in libraries across Australia.Strategic procurement adds further value to the whole process of outsourcing the purchase of goods and services. In 1999 Brisbane City Council Library Services outsourced its acquisitions and technical services, enabling staff to move into user focused positions in the branches. It also introduced a more strategic management of acquisitions and collections which continues to be fine tuned to meet the needs of library users. In 2005 Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service became the first Victorian library to fully outsource its acquisitions and technical services. Brisbane and Yarra Plenty, although 1700 kms apart, are working together to adopt a standard AACR2 Level 2 catalogue record to be created by library suppliers, with costs shared between the partner libraries. Edited version of a paper presented at the Alia 2006 Perth biennial conference [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first edition of 'People places: a guide for public library buildings in New South Wales' was prepared by consultants Heather Nesbitt in association with Bligh Voller Nield, endorsed by the Library Council of NSW and issued in 2000. Since then it has been applied to many public library projects in NSW and elsewhere. A second edition, also prepared by Heather Nesbitt and Bligh Voller Nield after extensive consultation with the NSW Public Library Network, was published in November 2005. There are complementary case studies of six post 'People places' public library buildings on the State Library of NSW website. Some of the issues which have prompted changes, including colocation, ecologically sustainable development, safety and security and social capital, are discussed, together with the method of assessing library space requirements. This article is based on a paper presented at the inaugural Public Libraries Australia conference in Albury 9-11 November 2005. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the Australian and New Zealand populations age public libraries will need to address the particular needs of the over 65 cohort. This paper looks at the provision of services to seniors in New South Wales in city and country libraries, the needs of seniors and how libraries are attempting to meet them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There are many groups and individuals which have common goals and a shared vision of young people as information literate, independent lifelong learners. Significant effort has been made by people working in the education and information sectors to develop partnerships to achieve better learning outcomes for them. However, reliance on individual rather than institutional relationships has resulted in worthy and innovative projects vanishing with something as basic as a change of staff. With expanding library service development the time has come to formalise a framework for cooperation between the education and information sectors to ensure the evolution of a cooperative and comprehensive library service for young people. Yarra-Melbourne Regional Library Corporation is forging partnerships with the School Library Association of Victoria and other public libraries in leading the way in the Victorian education and information sectors, strengthening action that supports these common goals and vision. In Queensland the development of a Smart Library Network which includes the State Library of Queensland, the public library sector, Alia Children's and Youth Services and the education sector, is already helping to facilitate an integrated network of both physical and virtual community spaces which creatively link diverse groups to information, knowledge and each other. Edited version of a revision of a paper presented at the Joint conference of the Children's Book Council and Australian School Library Association 2-5 October 2003 Hobart Tasmania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2003 the Salisbury Library Service in South Australia developed an extensive program aimed at encouraging all age groups in the community to read. Under the banner Salisbury Reads the program aims to develop a culture where the importance of reading is valued and acknowledged and to develop the foundation skills of language, literacy and numeracy. Components are changed as different needs are identified, and the component of the program called ABC 30&3 commenced in early 2009. Edited version of a paper presented at the Alia Access conference Brisbane 1-3 September 2010. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents an edited version of the paper presented by the author at the National Interlibrary and Document Delivery Summit convened by the Australian Council of Libraries and Information Services (Aclis) in Canberra on May 18-19, 1995, regarding interlibrary issues in the context of cooperative activity between Victorian public libraries. Background on Vicnet; Staffing issues.