Speakers
Keynote speakers
ABOUT THIS SPEAKER
Shelley Ware
Daring Greatly, Striving Valiantly
Shelley Ware is a proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman from Adelaide, South Australia, who resides in Melbourne. Shelley is an accomplished and well sought-after MC and keynote presenter to corporations and events, espousing her personal journey, perspective on females in sport, racism, Aboriginal issues, and also childhood education. Shelley is an experienced teacher who is passionate about embedding Aboriginal history and culture into classrooms around Australia.
Shelley is a regular corporate speaker to large and small groups. Speaking about the impacts of racism, AFL, diversity in the workplace, females in sport, embedding Aboriginal History and Culture into classrooms and reconciliation, she is a dynamic and powerful presenter.
Since 2012, Shelley has worked in the media as a radio and television presenter on both local and national AFLM and AFLW live football news shows. She is a member of the Outersanctum Podcast Show and Broad Radio and writes an AFL column fortnightly for the Koori Mail.
Shelley is a member of the Carlton FC and her local Council RAP committee and a VIS board member. Shelley has become one of the most respected and recognised female presenters of AFLM and AFLW football in the country. She was announced the 2019 Essendon Women’s Network ‘Football Woman of the Year.’
Shelley has co-written the national curriculum through Culture is Life for teachers and ABC Education for The Australian Wars, The Australian Dream and Archie Roach – Stolen Generation. For the fourth year in a row, she has written the national primary curriculum for NAIDOC week with SBS Learn and in 2022 is writing for both primary and secondary years.
Also an experienced teacher, Shelley is passionate about embedding Aboriginal history and culture into classrooms around Australia. Shelley writes curriculum on the national level and she consults closely with staff and leadership at a school level through professional development days and staff meetings. She also visits schools, running workshops and lessons in Aboriginal art, history and culture in classrooms around Australia. Shelley specialises in literacy programs for primary school children, both publicly and privately.
Shelley Ware
Daring Greatly, Striving Valiantly
ABOUT THIS SPEAKER
Dr Todd Fernando
From Inclusion to Belonging
Dr Todd Fernando is a descendant of the Kalarie peoples of the Wiradjuri nation, and identifies as queer with pronouns he/him.
He is the Outgoing Victorian LGBTIQA+ Commissioner, serving in the role since 2021. With a background as an intersectional change consultant and a respected public intellectual, Todd brings a wealth of experience in reforming social policy and enhancing cultural safety in both public and private sectors throughout Australia.
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Todd is also an accomplished diversity & inclusion consultant and public intellectual with extensive research experience working with both First Nations and LGBTIQ+ communities. Todd has expertise in reforming social policy and cultural safety frameworks in public and private sectors across Australia. Todd is recognised as a strategic thought leader, with a commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for all Australians.
Dr Todd Fernando
From Inclusion to Belonging
ABOUT THIS SPEAKER
Cr. Linda Scott
Forging Future Libraries
Councillor Linda Scott GAICD is an experienced non-executive director and local government leader, currently serving as the President of the Australian Local Government Association. Linda represented Australia’s 537 local governments on the National Reform Federation Council alongside the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers, and now represents local governments on the National Cabinet and the Council of Federal Financial Relations, where required, as well as on a range of intergovernmental bodies including the Joint Council on Closing The Gap and the Meeting of Infrastructure and Transport Ministers.
Linda is an accomplished non-executive Board Director and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is the Chair of CareSuper, an award-winning industry superannuation fund with $20 billion under management, and as a Director of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). She also serves on a range of Government boards and advisory groups, including the NSW Environmental Trust and CSIRO’s Ending Plastic Waste Mission.
Linda is also a Labor Councillor at the City of Sydney, first elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016 and 2021. She has served as Deputy Lord Mayor and on the Council’s committees, including the Central Sydney Planning Committee. During her time on the City of Sydney Council, Linda has successfully advocated for more affordable housing and green spaces, increased early education and care centres, new skate parks, and boosted city funding for climate change action.
Linda was the President of Local Government NSW from 2017 to 2021, having served as a board member since 2015. As President, Linda successfully secured $8 billion in local government funding, including the doubling of library funding for NSW local government libraries, led a state-wide campaign to save recycling and successfully advocated for fairer and more transparent electoral funding laws. She was the first women to lead this organisation.
Linda volunteers as a mentor for the University of Sydney Dalyell Program, raises funds for homelessness services in the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout and is a Justice of the Peace.
Linda graduated from UNSW with the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Hons 1) and is an established media commentator, regularly appearing on panel shows such as The Drum (ABC) and the Paul Murray Program (Sky).
Linda lives in inner Sydney with her husband and two sons, and loves live music, art, bushwalking and swimming.
Cr Linda Scott
Forging Future Libraries
ABOUT THIS SPEAKER
Dr Marie-Louise Ayres
Raising Voices
Dr Marie-Louise Ayres FAHA was appointed Director-General of the National Library Australia in March 2017, having joined the Library in 2002. She has worked in research libraries for nearly 30 years, after completing a PhD in Australian Literature at the Australian National University.
Dr Ayres is a Director of National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA), having previously been a leader and participant in many NSLA projects, including NED, the National eDeposit service that was jointly developed by Australia’s national, state and territory libraries. She is the Chair of the Conference of Directors of National Libraries.
Dr Ayres is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities.
Dr Marie-Louise Ayres
Raising Voices
ABOUT THIS SPEAKER
Ben Bowen
Raising Voices
Wiradjuri man Ben Bowen is the CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. A respected figure in the nonprofit sector and has dedicated his career to advocating for Indigenous literacy and education across Australia.
For the last 15 years, Ben has worked for and with First Nations people in the not-for-profit sector, building programs, developing strategy, sourcing funding, collaborating with partners and shaping thought leadership within the university sector.
As a former professional athlete, he understands the power of teamwork and believes in leading from within the team, nurturing a sense of circular responsibility and accountability, each person to the other. He believes that we are lifelong learners and is passionate about early childhood education and the power of literacy.
Under his leadership, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation has made tremendous progress in promoting greater access to books and educational resources for Indigenous Communities to map out their own literacy aspirations.
Ben Bowen
Raising Voices
Conference Speakers
Conference speakers
Ailish Gannon
Children and Youth Services Librarian, Maribyrnong Libraries
Success and Setbacks: The Roadmap From LGBTIQA+Inclusion to Belonging
Alan Sewell
Branch Manager, Your Library
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Libraries: Identifying Key Themes for Success
Alison Crawford
Transcription Officer/Library Officer, University of Tasmania
Library-Run Accessibility Services: A Case Study from the University of Tasmania
Alison Hamilton
Digital Services Manager, Northern Beaches Library Service
24/7 Libraries - How to Get Started
Alissa McCulloch
Deakin Library
Multiple Knowledge Systems and Standardised Classification Systems – The Guidelines for First Nations Collection Description
Amy Meredith
Library Assistant - Young People's Services, Noosa Libraries
Traineeships: Enriching Lives and Libraries
Amy Rake
Children's Services Officer, Tamworth Library
ALIA - Special Interest Groups
Andrew Spencer
Manager, Library and Information Services, NextSense Institute Library
Together we are Stronger: Forging a National Library Service for NextSense
Angie Williamson
Open Education Librarian, Deakin University
Daring Open: Maturing the OER Movement in Australasia
Anita Dewi
Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
Ensuring Library and Librarianship Sustainability: Why Education and Research Matter
Anna Burkey
Australian Publishers Association
Reader Research and Behaviour
Annette Mills
Manager Collections Development, Southampton University (UK)
Too Much Stuff! Forging Future Libraries
Anthony McLaughlin
Assistant Director, Collection Development and Care Program, AIATSIS
Multiple Knowledge Systems and Standardised Classification Systems – The Guidelines for First Nations Collection Description
Ash Barber
Academic Librarian, University of South Australia
Daring Open: Maturing the OER Movement in Australasia
Barbara Parnaby
Manager Collection Services, State Library of Western Australia
Everyone's Story Is Important: Collecting and Sharing Western Australian History
Bonny Rugless
Manager, Learning and Teaching Support, University of Adelaide
AI Literacy (and academic Libraries)
Brad Chugg
Trove Metadata Manager Project Product Owner, National Library of Australia
The Trove Metadata Manager Project: Modernising the ANBD for Future Library Sector Needs and Beyond our Sector
Brenda Carter
Learning and Research Librarian, University of Tasmania
Transforming Schools Engagement through Partnerships
Bruce Munro
Manager, Library Service, Queensland University of Technology
Building Belonging: Transforming Library Services and Spaces for LGBTIQA+ Inclusivity and Diversity at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Carmel O'Sullivan
Chair, CAUL
Facing the Future Together - Strategy and Partnership Across the Industry - ALIA, CAUL, NSLA
Cat Thomas
Team Leader Library Programs and Partnerships, Campbelltown City Council
Working Together to Build Inclusive Communities
Catharine Pruscino
RNA Program Manager, University of Technology Sydney
From Bystanders to Change Agents: Respect, Now, Always and the Library as a Platform for Change
Catherine Barnes
Teacher Librarian, Endeavour College
Forging Future Libraries: Creative Collaborations for the Sustainability of School Libraries
Chris Meeking
Information Literacy Librarian, Holmesglen Institute
The Embedded Mindset: Daring to Move Beyond our Library Walls
Claire Flynn
Switchboard Victoria
Book Challenges
Claire Galea
PhD Student, Macquarie University
Local Community Partnerships Connecting Families to Libraries and Igniting Children’s Love of Books.
Clare Patricia O'Dwyer
PhD Candidate, RMIT University
‘We Can Just Get Lost in Translation’: Asian International Students Experience of an Australian University Library.
Danielle Degiorgio
Digital and Information Library Adviser, Edith Cowan University
From Confusion to Clarity: Cultivating GenAI-Ready Students
Danielle Johnson
Manager, Experience Design, Deakin University
Building Better Library Experiences Through Strategic UX: Empowering the Library to make User-Centred Decisions Through a UX Maturity Building Program
Davaasuren Myagmar
Executive Director, Mongolian Library Association
Libraries Without Borders
Diane Velasquez
Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia
Library Website Evaluation – How do the Australian States and Canadian Provinces Compare?
Dolly Diamond
Cabaret Performer
The Importance of Identity, Acceptance and Expression in Storytelling for Library Communities
Dominique Coorey
Public Programs Coordinator, Deakin University
Public Programs in Academic Libraries: A 'nice-to-have' or an essential post-pandemic strategy?
Dylan Oosterweghel
Team Leader of Community Engagement and Outreach, Yarra Libraries
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Libraries: Identifying Key Themes for Success
Elizabeth Wells
PhD Candidate, University of South Australia
Bibliotherapy Program to Improve Emotional Wellbeing During Cancer Treatment
Ellen Coates
Collections Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator, PMI Victorian History Library
Bringing the Margins to the Centre of Collections
Ellen Forsyth
Consultant, State Library of NSW
Speaking up about collection silences. Who is reflected in your local studies collection?
Dr Ellie Sayyad Abdi
Senior Lecturer, Curtin University
'Research in Practice: From Discovery to Impact' and 'Ensuring Library and Librarianship Sustainability: Why Education and Research Matter'
Emilia Bell
PhD Candidate, Curtin University
'Open to Diplomacy? Libraries, Knowledge, and Global Challenges' and 'Research in Practice: From Discovery to Impact'
Emily Shumborski
Project Coordinator, State Library Victoria
Making Communication Two-Way: The Impact of Communication Access in Libraries
Ernani A Agulto
Librarian II, Quezon City Public Library
Rethinking Politics of Library Space Towards Diversity and Inclusivity: A Critical Reflection on Public Libraries as a Queer Space
Felipe Jeges
Children and Youth Services Librarian, Kingston Libraries
Failing Forward: Life Lessons from Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Flis Marlowe
Book Challenges
Gabrielle Ryan
Senior Team Leader, Library Partnerships and Engagement, Maribyrnong Libraries
'Success and Setbacks: The Roadmap From LGBTIQA+ Inclusion to Belonging' and 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Libraries: Identifying Key Themes for Success'
Geoff Strempel
Board Member, NSLA
Facing the Future Together - Strategy and Partnership Across the Industry
Georgia Laxton
Team Leader Programs and Marketing, Sunshine Coast Council
Inclusion in libraries - Supporting Vulnerable Members
Hayley Hillson
Library Technicians, Torrens University Australia
Rise like a Phoenix or Emerge as a Butterfly: Embracing Failure, Innovation, and Growth
Helen Kwaka
Manager, Collections and Content, Public Library Services, State Library of South Australia
'Australian Outlook on the Future of Public Libraries Through an International IMMS' and 'Community Languages - Moving Beyond the Tick Box' and 'What Do We Want? Digital in South Australia'
Helen Walker
Assistant Director, Literature, Office for the Arts
Interconnectivity Between Authors, Publishers, Librarians and Australian Government Programs
Dr Helen Weston
Program Leaders Library and Research, Loreto College Coorparoo
Citizen Science Corners - Involving your Library Community in Solving Big Questions Using Science.
Jackson Mann
Manager, Library Exhibitions and Public Programs, Deakin University Library
Bridging Education, Research and Cultural Experience: A New Role of Exhibitions in Australian Academic Libraries
Jacqui Lucas
Professional Teacher Learning Librarian, ALIA
ALIA - Special Interest Groups
James Baker
Librarian, Melbourne Anthenaeum Library
Professional Development through Discussion in the Librarians' Graphic Book Club
Jane Cowell
President, ALIA
Book Challenges
Dr Jane Garner
Senior Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
No Place for the Faint-Hearted: Facing the Reality of Public Library Work
Jane Miller
Director, Library Services, Information, Deakin Library, Deakin University
The Library as Partner to Researchers: A Consultative Approach to Service Model Redesign
Jennifer Hurley
Lead, Open Publishing Team, RMIT University
Daring Open: Maturing the OER Movement in Australasia
Jenny Luethi
Education & research Librarian, Southern Cross University
Unlocking Knowledge: Promoting Open Educational Resources
Jessica Anderson
Branch Coordinator, Goulburn Valley Libraries
Victorian Libraries Leading Sustainable Change: The Impact of the Public Libraries Victoria 'Sustainability Portal'
Jessica Lonard
Head of Information Services, Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
Generative AI in the School Library Context
Jill Rogers
Digital Collections Librarian, Queensland Institute of Technology
ALIA Special Interest Groups
Jo Cooper
Project Manager, State Library of South Australia
Embracing the Perfect, Imperfect Project – Harnessing Local & Family History Collections and Collaboration in South Australia.
Dr Jo Kaeding
Course Coordinator, University of South Australia
Print Disability and Public Libraries in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities
Joey Chung
ALIA Multicultural
From Stereotype to Empathy to Inclusion: How Diversity can bring Strength to the LIS Workforce
Dr Julie Owen
Cultural Advisor, Library For All
Our Yarning: How to Work with your Community to Make Children’s Books that Reflect their Language and Culture.
Julie Pearce
Librarian, NextSense
Together we are Stronger: Forging a National Library Service for NextSense
Karen Pentland
School Librarian, NextSense
Together we are Stronger: Forging a National Library Service for NextSense
Karen Reiter
Library Customer Service Co-ordinator, Bayside Library Service
Future Focused Service Models for Public Libraries
Kaley Schelks
Senior Program Officer, State Library of Queensland
Life Changing Library Programs!
Kasey Garrison
Senior Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
“The Best Outcome for Our Children”: Public and School Libraries Forging Collaborative Relationships
Kate Davis
Local History Librarian, Connected Libraries
Mandatory Employment Requirements in the Library and Information Sector: The Impacts for New Generation Professionals.
Kate Monypenny
Senior Librarian, Information Services, State Library Victoria
Supporting staff to support each other – Front of House Support Forums at State Library Victoria
Katerina Dracopoulos
Director, Fulton Trotter Architects
Dr Katherine Howard
Digital Research Analyst, University of South Australia
Research in Practice: From Discovery to Impact
Kathryn Eyre
Head of Library/IB EE Coordinator, St Andrew's Cathedral School
Ideas, Innovations, and Initiatives for your School Library. (Otherwise known as the best of the best for you to take and adapt)
Kathy Haese
Team Leader, Library Applications, Public Library Services, State Library of South Australia
Australian Outlook on the Future of Public Libraries Through an International IMMS
Katie Haden
Adjunct Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
Australian Radical Community Libraries and Archives: Opposition and Interplay
Katya Henry
Director, Strategy and Analytics, Council of Australian University Librarians
Daring Open: Maturing the OER Movement in Australasia
Kay Oddone
Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
“The Best Outcome for Our Children”: Public and School Libraries Forging Collaborative Relationships
Kelly Ann Smith
Digital Learning Resource Specialist, RMIT University
The Student Advisory Board: Incorporating Student Voice at the RMIT University Library
Kim Brunoro
Director Literature, Creative Industries Branch, Office for the Arts
Interconnectivity Between Authors, Publishers, Librarians and Australian Government Programs
Kim Shaw
Researcher, University of Tasmania
Diversity in Disability: Supporting the Twice Exceptional in Library Spaces.
Kyleigh Langrick
Project Officer, State Library of Victoria
'The Business of Libraries' and 'When the Shhhhh Hits the Fan: Tales from the Library Floor'
Laki Sideris
Head of Product, Informit
Informit and OA Indigenous-Led Research Initiatives
Lamis Sukkar
Shelf Ready Team, CAVAL
Metadata Through the Ages
Lana DiStefano
Academic Support Librarian, University of Adelaide
Enhancing Student Wellbeing through Recreational Reading Zones in an Academic Library: A Student-Centred Project
Lana Hegol
Senior Policy Advisor Policy and Strategic Improvement, Libraries Tasmania
Safeguarding Children in Libraries: From Safety and Inclusion to Belonging
Lauren Halcomb-Smith
Manager, Scholarly Communications & Research Outputs, Deakin University
The library as Partner to Researchers: A Consultative Approach to Service Model Redesign
Lesley Sharp
Manager, Published Collections
Legal Deposit and NED – Representative, Respectful and Recognised
Lisa Bateman
Library Services Manager, City of Moreton Bay
Dare to Prepare - Leaning into Disaster Management
Liz Walkley Hall
Associate Director, Engagement and Scholarly Communication, Flinders University
Research in Practice: From Discovery to Impact
Lucinda Buckley
Public Programs Coordinator, Deakin University
Public Programs in Academic Libraries: A 'Nice-to-Have' or an Essential Post-Pandemic Strategy?
Lydia Hartwig
Learning Librarian/IDEA Network Gender & Sexual Diversity Stream Leader, La Trobe University
Participatory Ideas: Expanding Social Design Through Participatory Frameworks and Initiatives
Margherita Meeking
Information Services Librarian, Holmesglen Institute
The Embedded Mindset: Daring to Move Beyond our Library Walls
Marijana Bogdanovic
Information Librarian (Diversity Support), Greater Dandenong Libraries
Talking Faith? Safe Spaces, Difficult Conversations: A path to inclusion and belonging
Dr Mary Anne Kennan
Adjunct Associate Professor, Charles Sturt University
Research in Practice: From Discovery to Impact
Mary Carroll
Associate Professor, Charles Sturt University
“The Best Outcome for Our Children”: Public and School Libraries Forging Collaborative Relationships
Meg Bullock
Client Experience Librarian, Deakin University
Unlocking Knowledge Beyond Deakin: Empowering Communities with Strategic Search Skills Initiatives
Melissa Jurd
Education and Research Librarian, Southern Cross University
Unlocking Knowledge: Promoting Open Educational Resources
Michael Gonzalez
University Library, University of Technology Sydney
From Bystanders to Change Agents: Respect, Now, Always and the Library as a Platform for Change
My Van Nguyen Dang
Diversity and Literacy Librarian, Greater Dandenong Libraries
Talking Faith? Safe Spaces, Difficult Conversations: A Path to Inclusion and Belonging
Dr Nasim Yazdani
Scholarly Services Librarian, Deakin University
A Pedagogy of Care in Academic Libraries: Minority Communities’ Engagement and Sense of Belonging
Natasha Ratajczek
Coordinator Schools Engagement - Teacher in Residence, State Library of Queensland
Live at the Library – Forging Geographic Gaps and Advancing Community Engagement.
Neera Sahni
Customer Experience Manager, City of Parramatta Council
Nerida Dye
Community Outreach Coordinator, Campaspe Library Service
The Social Prescribing Library
Nicola Laurent
PhD Student, University of Melbourne
Impact on Belonging: Understanding Trauma Within GLAM
Nicole Brownlee
Founder/CEO, Storybox Library
The Importance of Identity, Acceptance and Expression in Storytelling for Library Communities
Dr Nicole Johnston
Associate University Librarian, Edith Cowan University
From High School to University – The Important Role of Libraries in Teaching Media Literacy and Combating Mis/Disinformation
Olivia Larobina
Scholarly Services Librarian, Deakin University
Mandatory Employment Requirements in the Library and Information Sector: The Impacts for New Generation Professionals.
Paul McLaughlan
Librarian, Edith Cowan University
From Confusion to Clarity: Cultivating GenAI-Ready Students
Philippa Stevens
Churchill Fellow
Security and Access for Unique Collection Items: A Beginner’s Guide
Phoebe Weston-Evans
Senior Research Coordinator, ALIA
Multiple Knowledge Systems and Standardised Classification Systems - The Guidelines for First Nations Collection Description
Rachel D'Arcy
Library Team Leader & Portfolio Lead, Brimbank Libraries
'Victorian Libraries Leading Sustainable Change: The Impact of the Public Libraries Victoria 'Sustainability Portal'' and Sign with Me: Auslan Training for Brimbank Libraries staff
Rachel Smith
Young People's Librarian, Noosa Libraries
Traineeships: Enriching Lives and Libraries
Ren Stevens
Library Trainee, Bundaberg Regional Libraries
Uncovering Implicit Bias: A Journey Towards Inclusive Collection Development and Censorship Mitigation
Romany Manuell
Research Librarian, Australian Council for Educational Research
Australian Radical Community Libraries and Archives: Opposition and Interplay
Ruairi Murphy
Learning and Research Librarian, University of Tasmania
Transforming Schools Engagement through Partnerships
Ruth Carter
Library Manager, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School
Forging Future Libraries: Creative Collaborations for the Sustainability of School Libraries
Ruwandhi Rajasinghe
Information Librarian (Diversity Support), Greater Dandenong Libraries
Talking Faith? Safe Spaces, Difficult Conversations: A path to inclusion and belonging
Sarah Barkla
Manager, Library Services, University of South Australia
'Casting the Net: Exploring Scholarly Publishing Practices and Preferences at UniSA' and 'What Do We Want? Digital in South Australia'
Sarah McQuillen
Academic Librarian, University of South Australia
Daring Open: Maturing the OER Movement in Australasia
Sarah Powell
Collection Development Services, Public Library Services South Australia
Community Languages – Moving Beyond the Tick Box Exercise
Sarah Powell
Copryright Law and Policy Advisor, Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition
Copyright Essentials for Librarians
Scotia Ashley
Senior Program Office, Office for the Arts
Interconnectivity Between Authors, Publishers, Librarians and Australian Government Programs
Shirley Bateman
Resources and Reader Development Coordinator, City of Melbourne Libraries
Simon Ellaby
Principal, Southern Support School
Diversity in Disability: Supporting the Twice Exceptional in Library Spaces.
Somi Lindsay
Community Development Coordinator, Multicultural Communities Council of SA
Community Languages – Moving Beyond the Tick Box Exercise
Dr Stephanie Smith
Learning Manager, Museum of Australian Democracy
Strengthening our Democracy Through Empowering Young People
Stephen Harris
Information Services Librarian, Bundaberg Regional Libraries
Uncovering Implicit Bias: A Journey Towards Inclusive Collection Development and Censorship Mitigation
Sue McKerracher
Chair, NSLA
Facing the Future Together - Strategy and Partnership Across the Industry - ALIA, CAUL and NSLA
Teresa Kohne
Digital Services Supervisor, Sunshine Coast Council
Inclusion in Libraries - Supporting Vulnerable Members
Professor Tina Du
Head of School of Information and Communication Studies, Charles Sturt University
Research in Practice: From Discovery to Impact
Tom Crichton
Open Textbook Coordinator, University of Adelaide
Librarian as Critical Advocate: Opportunities and Challenges for Open Educational Resource Advocacy in Higher Education
Tracy Gamlin
Research Librarian, National Centre for Vocational Education Research
Finding Quality VET Information: Web Search Engines vs VOCEDplus
Trevor MacKay
Library Resources and Programs Co-ordinator, Barside Libraries
Future Focused Service Models for Public Libraries
Trish Hepworth
Director Policy and Education, ALIA
Book Challenges
Tui Raven
Creative Director and Cultural Advisor, Tui Raven
Multiple knowledge systems and standardised classification systems – The Guidelines for First Nations Collection Description
Vanessa Schernickau
CEO, Geelong Regional Library Corporation
Introducing a new Library Management System (LMS)
Vicki Edmunds
Manager, Community & Library, Blue Mountains City Council
Vicki McDonald
President, IFLA
Facing the Future Together
Wendy Janetzki
Library Technician, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Parra Vista
Forging Future Libraries: Creative collaborations for the sustainability of school libraries
Wendy McLeod
Library Resource Manager, St Paul Lutheran School, Blair Athol
Forging Future Libraries: Creative Collaborations for the Sustainability of School Libraries