Hi and welcome to my page,
I am Ruth Waite, the Mobile Library Coordinator, at Kempsey Shire Library. After 18 years in this role, engaging with primary school students, I am ready for a change. Our community has a high indigenous population, and I, as a Wiradjuri descendant, would like to assist Indigenous communities to obtain skills to exist in the digital world and archive their stories from their perspective. I would love to become involved in education, for students of all ages, especially lifelong learners. The library would be a comfortable, safe space for all age groups and by making available the latest technology, everyone has the opportunity to participate in the digital world.
Professional networking is essential as involvement in the information profession and the contacts made will provide assistance and benefits to help with my professional career and community involvement. The advantage of networking is you learn from others and relationships are formed for future programs where collaboration is needed.