10th ALIA Top End Symposium 12-13 October Announcing…

10^th ALIA Top End Symposium 12-13 October

Announcing…

12 October

• Keynote Speaker 2

Roxanne Missingham, University Librarian, Australian National University

The Future Library: Dreams and Dangers

Roxanne Missingham is University Librarian and Chief Scholarly Information Officer, Australian National University. She was previously Parliamentary Librarian and Assistant Director General, Resource Sharing Division, National Library of Australia.  She has a long career in libraries and IT focused on the development of digital delivery and digital services.  Formerly President of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), she is currently a member of the CAULO executive.  She has published more than 170 book chapters, journal articles and conference papers. 

Abstract

Many libraries are focusing planning on the topic of “The future library” with a vision of steering our institutions successfully through a maze of changes in education, publishing, information technologies and economics.  This presentation will cover some of the reefs we face in setting future paths including competitors in an information rich environment, the challenge of differentiating our services and collection when everything thinks they magically find material through Google, a new partnership lens essential to reinvigorate or digital priorities and the skill set we need to step forward.

Alas our environment will continue to be financially challenging, but adopting new approaches to transform our collections based on value will help us rise to meet the new horizons.

• Speaker 2

Mike MacKinnon

Director, SaaS Innovation – ANZ, SE Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, Ebsco Information Services

The Technological Foundation for Adaptability

Mike has been working in technology for more than 15 years, with 12 of those years in the library industry. He was an early team member of ProQuest’s “Summon” and “Intota” products, and an original contributor for Plum Analytics in the research analytics and engagement space. Recently working with EBSCO’s SaaS (native and partner) services for the past 3 years. His most recent engagement is with FOLIO, an Open Source community driven LSP. Consistent across all his roles, Mike has worked with emerging market technologies and “new to market” services. Summon was the first single, centrally-indexed discovery tool to market. Plum Analytics was the first robust research impact measurement tool to include not just social media metrics, but usage, citation, news impacts, and more. And currently, FOLIO is the first microservices platform in the library industry.

Abstract

Libraries need to be dynamic spaces that easily adapt and grow due to evolving requirements. Libraries also need to support workflows and systems that reinforce the value of the library to the enterprise.  Software infrastructure and adaptable platforms are paramount, but should not be a concern every time your library needs to expand or adjust. Starting with the correct foundation can ensure flexibility and interoperability throughout the times. This session will briefly touch on RA21, the evolution from IP to SAML and what it means for data driven decision making, but will also explore the first post-MARC Open Source microservices platform and what being an “open” platform means for the future of libraries. 

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