Definitions of Collection Management and Collection Development Reviewing the readings in module 1 I was left with the belief that both collection development and collection management involve interconnected and interdependent activities and to attempt to distinguish between the two is meaningless. The NSW Department of Education (2015) Handbook for School Libraries does not separate the […]
Information Society We are in an ‘Information era’, whereby everyone’s’ life has and is being impacted, affected, determined, to some extent, by technology. Webster (2002, p.8) gives us five definitions to consider when looking at the idea of information society. I would argue that it is difficult to rest easily on one definition as a […]
Thinking about Information An incredibly interesting way to begin ETL401, discussions around the nature of information. More precisely, how do we define ‘information’ and how does it in turn impact the way in which we communicate, learn and use information? Personally, I often use the word ‘information’. In my role I will use it when […]
I am married with two beautiful boys (aged 10 and 9) and two old cats. Hailing originally from the UK – Nottingham (Robin Hood, Maid Marion, Sherwood Forest et al) I moved over to Australia in the year 2000 taking up a post as a Ship Operator (Shipping = my ‘first’ career). Within 5 years […]
‘The Keeper of the Library’ Fifteen years ago I entered the world of teaching as a primary school classroom teacher. I have had the privilege of sharing classrooms with students across Kindy to Year 6 and I have been lucky enough to establish amazing working relationships within the school community. I have been inspired by […]