FNQ Librarians - event dates for 2015-16

As per recent email, check the following dates for up coming events.

LibGuides v2 | October 2015

So far we haven't had any registrations of interest for the Webex session. If you are interested in learning about LibGuides version 2, contact Juliet or Fiona at Cairns Hospital Library & Knowledge Centre (LKC) (email below).

KOHA Library Management System | Tuesday 3 November 2015 3pm-4pm

(Online presentation by Juliet Marconi, LKC)  *Webex online session (approx. 60 mins) – up to 25 participants.Koha is an open source library management system. Cairns Hospital LKC implemented Koha in late 2014.
*Webex session requires computer with internet access, access to phone & registration with your preferred email. Access session from work or home.

Christmas social event | Sunday 6 December 2015 9 am

Sunday breakfast at Blue Moon Grill, Trinity Beach.

Cairns Hospital Library & Knowledge Centre site visit | Jan / Feb / Mar 2016 (TBA). 

4.30 pm tour, with coffee / tea and nibbles. Followed by 6 pm dinner at Bay Leaf Balinese Restaurant.

PD Day | November 2016

Nominations for volunteers to assist in the planning of the PD Day please! Ideas for themes or topics please…

If you have any feedback or ideas for events or would like further information, please contact Fiona Jensen or Juliet Marconi at Cairns Hospital LKC (email: fnq.librarians@gmail.com).

On behalf of FNQ Librarians

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