Reflections on my Professional Placement

I had three goals going into my placement at the State Library of Victoria (SLV): experience a range of roles within a public library, gain an overview of how the library strategically engages with its local community and participate in customer service operations in a…

Professional Placement Observations and Connections to Prior Learning

Throughout my placement at the State Library of Victoria (SLV), I saw many direct connections to what I have learned throughout my Teacher Librarian course. I worked most closely with the Visitor and Information Specialist Team (VIS) as well as the Acquisitions Team. Throughout my…

The State Library of Victoria: My Placement Organisation

Imagine if you woke up one day and your past had vanished? No way to look back or learn from what once was. No history or ancestry to shape yourself, no foundation of past experiences. What if it was not just your, but your community’s…