BSBLIB402 Consolidate and Maintain Industry knowledge

Organisation Structure of Libraries The three divisions in the traditional structure of public libraries are:  Administration  Reader Services  Technical Services BUT - what is a traditional library. The library structure really depends on the type of library and its place in the organisation or community. Administration Administration division duties include:  Management  Policy decisions  Budget control  Staff supervision  Personnel matters  Staff training  Liaison within organisation & with other organisations  Providing advice  Planning  ICT support & development Many of these duties are performed by:  Professional library staff Librarians Library technicians Library officer  Professional managers  Accountants  IT specialists  Other personnel Reader Services Might also be referred to as:  User services  Client services Within this division: Lending services/Circulation Information services/Reference ILL (Inter library loa

Resumes A resume, which can also be called a CV (curriculum vitae) is a summarisation of your employment history and/or experience, relevant skills and education. It is also usually the first point of contact between you and your prospective employer so you need to ‘market’ or ‘sell’ yourself in your resume. What should my Resume contain? Read the following article from Seek about what a resume should contain. https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/what-is-a-resume Watch the short video  Expert Resume Advice from CareerOne.com.au, CareerOne https://youtu.be/w1loaiWYCGg Watch the short video How to write a resume when you have no experience, Jobactive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxyxNlJyHtM Resume Do's Do make sure your resume is clear, concise  and easy to read Do make sure the formatting is consistent throughout each page Do make sure you tailor your resume to the employment position you are applying for Do limit your resume to 2-3 page

This week we will discuss the vast range of library careers that are available to you.  Class Activity 1 On the whiteboard, write down where you would like to be employed. Do you want to work in public libraries? School libraries? Special libraries? other GLAM industries? Records management? Class Activity 2 Also on the whiteboard, write down your dream job within the library or other GLAM industries. Class Activity 3 What do you think are the main skills and knowledge that you will need to work in a library? Where can you look for jobs? One of your portfolio items is to research and find jobs within the library sector. Here are a few websites that you could use to find a library job: SEEK  https://www.seek.com.au/ CareerOne  https://www.careerone.com.au/ LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/ JobSearch  https://jobsearch.gov.au/        https://www.jobsearch.com.au/ JORA   https://au.jora.com/ Indeed  https://au.indeed.com/ ALIA  https://www.alia.org.au/jobs School Jobs    https://www.edu

Today's class is all about Ethics and Privacy and their related policies within the library industry. Ethics Today we’re going to look at Ethics in libraries.  We’ll start by reading the IFLA Code of Ethics for Librarians and other Information Workers, which has been adopted by ALIA The function of codes of ethics can be described as encouraging reflection on principles on which librarians and other information workers can form policies and handle dilemmas improving professional self-awareness providing transparency to users and society in general. Read about the IFLA Code of Ethics for Librarians and other Information Workers on the IFLA website - details below. Full version:  https://www.ifla.org/publications/node/11092 Short version:  https://www.ifla.org/publications/ifla-code-of-ethics-for-librarians-and-other-information-workers--short-version- Class Discussion 1 What are the six core principles of the Code of Ethics? What are the expectations of each core

What is a stakeholder? The international standard providing guidance on social responsibility, called ISO 26000, defines a stakeholder as an "individual or group that has an interest in any decision or activity of an organization." Stakeholders may include suppliers, internal staff, members, customers (including shareholders, investors, and consumers), regulators, and local and regional communities. Additionally, stakeholders may include purchasers, clients, owners, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). https://asq.org/quality-resources/stakeholders Who or what are library stakeholders? Taking the above definition, library stakeholders include any party that has an interest in the library or can be affected by it. Identify Key Stakeholders Who directly benefits from the library programs and services you provide? Who’s in the background, supporting your efforts and cheering you on at every step? Which individuals or groups share your passion for improving outcomes

Introduction In today’s session we will be discussing: eBooks!  The History of Libraries The Future of Libraries We will also be completing a class activity together along with some short videos to watch. History of eBooks Class Discussion Firstly, who reads e-books? Do you enjoy it? Is it the same as reading a "real" book - why/why not? What device do you normally use? What application do you use? I read both "real" books and ebooks. I read ebooks on my iPad using Kindle for e-books that I have purchased and BorrowBox from Casey Cardinia Library. I recently signed up to Eastern Regional Library (ERL) because my friend Wendy (who works at CCL) said there was more choice on Libby. I am currently reading on BorrowBox because one of the books I reserved a few months ago has come in! I enjoy ebooks for a number of reasons, but mostly because I can access them 24/7. Read the following articles on the History of eBooks https://govbooktalk.gpo.gov/2

In today's session, we will be discussing Libraries and Community Hubs - are they one and the same? More than just a library Here are some examples of modern libraries. Library at the Dock Bunjil Place Kathleen Syme Library Marrickville Library Realm Library Read about the new Springvale library Watch a video on the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre Class Discussion 1 What do you know about libraries already? What are libraries and what is their role in today’s world? Who provides library services? Class Discussion 2 Do you know of any other new / modern libraries that have recently opened? What features do they have that you would not expect a traditional public library to have? Types of Libraries So far we have been discussing Public Libraries and Community Hubs, but there are lots of other types of libraries. Class Activity Working in groups, write a list of different types of libraries and/or types of organisations that provide library