Presentations PD Event 28 October (Future-proofing our services)

Thanks to all presenters and participants who attended the very successful FNQ LIS 2016 PD event on Friday 28 October (Future-poofing our services).

Following are links to PRESENTATIONS for further info:

1. Work skills for the future - Amy Walduck, ALIA Qld State Manager
2. Impact of Libraries as creative spaces research - Lyn Thompson, State Library of Qld
3. Overview and vision of JCU Cairns Internet of Things Engineering program - Prof Wei Xiang, James Cook University
4. Innisfail Regional Library and Community Hub project - Alexis Adams, Cassowary Coast Regional Council
5. Community outreach using the WELCOME Toolkit - Lyn Thompson, State Library of Qld
6. Innovation for people who still believe in material reality -  Eduardo De La Fuente, James Cook University
7. Putting the "I" back into Library : how to value our professional selves - Roz Howland, Laureate International Universities
8. 2016 ALIA conference report - Kellie Ayre, Mareeba Shire Council

POSTERS

• Go Digital Kuranda - Kellie Ayre, Mareeba Shire Council
• Library Carpentry @ JCU - Scot Dale, James Cook University
• List of all Poster presentations

FNQ LIS - PD event 28/10/2016 Future-proofing our services - there is still time to register

There is still time to register for FNQ Library & Information Services PD event - Future-proofing our services. To be held on Friday 28th October 2016 at Cairns Institute, James Cook University (see site maps for location: https://maps.jcu.edu.au).

See the Program and registration form for details. The provisional program is subject to change.

Register ASAP.  Send your completed registration to: FNQ Library & Information Services email.

Cost is $15 per person (for lunch).

FNQ Library & Information Services - Professional development event 28/10/2016 - Registrations open

Registrations are now open for the FNQ Library & Information Services PD event - Future-proofing our services. To be held on Friday 28th October 2016 at Cairns Institute, James Cook University (see site maps for location: https://maps.jcu.edu.au).

See the Program and registration form for details. The provisional program is subject to change.

Register by 19th October.  Send your completed registration to: FNQ Library & Information Services email.

Cost is $15 per person (for lunch).

Call for submissions extended. FNQ LIS PD event: Future-proofing our services 28 Oct 2016

Planning for the PD event is under way. The theme is "Future-proofing our services". Timeframes are:
      30 May Submissions for presentations OPEN
      31 Aug Submissions for presentations - extended CLOSE
      15 Sep Registrations OPEN
      19 Oct Registrations CLOSE
      28 Oct FNQ LIS Professional Development day

We are seeking interest from members for presentations in the following categories:

• Future proofing library & information services sessions. 20 mins (15 min presentation with 5 mins questions)
• Skills for the future session. 15 mins (10 min presentation with 5 mins questions)
• Poster presentations

The PD event will be held at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, Room D3.063. See Submission form for details.

FNQ LIS Professional Development event: Future-proofing our services, 28 October 2016

The 2016 FNQ Library & Information Services Professional Development event - Future-proofing our services - will be held at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University on Friday 28 October.

If you are interested in presenting at this event, please see our instruction and submission form. Submissions closes 31 July.

For more information, contact us at fnq.librarians@gmail.com.

Cairns Hospital LKC site visit and Bay Leaf Dinner 9th March 2016

Thanks to everyone who attended either the site visit and catch up at the Cairns Hospital Library & Knowledge Centre or the delicious dinner at Bay Leaf afterwards. Another successful and well attended event. Photos at BayLeaf.

If you would like more information about the process or suppliers used by LKC team for their refurbishment or about LibGuides v2 upgrade, contact us at cairns_library@health.qld.gov.au. LKC provides patient and consumer information via pubic resources online page via LKC website. Each LKC speciality (subject) guide, where appropriate, has a "For consumers" tab. If you are looking for consumer health information and resources, go to:

• LKC Public resources page: http://cairns.health.qld.libguides.com/lkc-home/public-resources
• List of specialty (subject guides): http://cairns.health.qld.libguides.com/lkc-home/specialtyguides

FNQ Librarians PD Day 12 November 2014 Program & Registration

The Organising Committee is pleased to confirm the program for the FNQ Librarians PD Day.
Date: Wednesday, 12th November, 2014
Time: 8:45 am to 1 pm
Venue: JCU Library Cairns, Room B1.106 (Level 1 of the library)
Costs: Gold coin donation for morning tea; Lunch at participant’s expense (optional attendance)

The Program Overview

Time	Session
8.45 am	Welcome and Introductions
9.00 am	Technology and innovations for improved client services – Presentations x 3
10.30 am	Round Table Reports and Discussion (with morning tea)
11.30 am	Library Learnings – Presentations x 4
12.30 pm	Wrap up and next steps
1.00 pm	Lunch at JCU Boathouse (Optional)

See attached PDF form for detailed program and registration form. Contact us via email if you can't access program.
The program allows for a facilitated Round Table session. Please let us know if you'd like to report back on any event and your topic will be tabled.

Please register by 31/10/2014 to assist with catering. Menu for JCU Boat House cafe.

Email your registration form to:  fnq.librarians@gmail.com

A confirmation will be sent when registrations are received. We look forward to seeing you for a productive professional development and knowledge exchange.

From The Organising Committee on behalf of FNQ Librarians:
Fiona Jensen – Casual Librarian, Cairns Hospital LKC + JCU
Deb King – Casual Librarian, JCU
Juliet Marconi – Manager, Cairns Hospital Library & Knowledge Centre
Mandy Prociv – Southern Network Team Leader, Cairns Libraries

PD Day 12th November 2014

Save the date! 12th November. A small committee has put together a half-day Professional Development opportunity for all FNQ librarians and information professionals. Speakers are coming from across library sectors in the region to talk about a range of topics.JCU has kindly provided us with a venue and all our speakers are volunteers. We're just requesting a gold coin donation to cover the costs of morning tea. Afterwards, there is an optional lunch planned at The Boathouse, on the university campus. Put it in your calendar and start talking to your colleagues and boss now! More information, including a program and lunch options, will be sent out shortly.

From the Organising Committee:

Fiona Jensen - Casual Librarian, Cairns Hospital LKC + JCU

Deb King - Casual Librarian, JCU

Juliet Marconi - Manager, Cairns Hospital Library & Knowledge Centre

Mandy Prociv - Southern Network Team Leader, Cairns Libraries

On behalf of FNQ Librarians