Okay, not quite. But using Lego as some kind of analogy will help me to explain one of the biggest challenges I’ve come across as I’ve progressed through my library and information science Masters course. I remember, back in the days of starting out, thinking I had a fairly good...
Just days after I posted my thoughts about the lack of definition the information profession tends to have in the eyes of those …..well, not in the profession, I came across this recent post from the The Bamboo Project that has calmed my nerves a bit. I am one of...
I have a paper to write and present for a half-day conference happening in Brisbane next month – ALIA People Power. One of the themes is ‘out of the ordinary’ library roles. Well, mine is exactly that. I’ve been asked from time to time, mostly at networking events, what a...
No doubt there are others like me who have signed up for, downloaded or acquired tools, applications and devices which make up our Personal Learning Environment. There is every intention to integrate these into our daily or weekly routines. Perhaps we just wanted to try them out, used them for...
Navigation: activated professional development planning – CHECK Stabilisers: personal learning network and mentors – CHECK Communication: networking tools and platforms – CHECK Fuel system: motivation and persistence – CHECK Indication and Recording: (developing) reflective writing practices – CHECK Ok, I’m taking to the runway…. I’m a Masters student, completing my...
