BSBLIB402 Consolidate and Maintain Industry knowledge

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 ...