Remarkable Libraries Big and Small & ALIA Silver Pin the Wrap Up!

On Sunday, 20th October, I joined fellow library and ALIA Members at the ALIA Victoria Remarkable Libraries Big & Small Event at PMI Victorian History Library.

Joining my first physical ALIA Event, I had a wonderful time finally meeting people I have often seen on Zoom and taking a photo with the PMI Victorian History Library mascot, Clementine.

I enjoyed hearing Jade, who I’ve known since University, talk about library marketing and social media trends. I discovered new ideas to consider when creating content online and in physical settings for diverse audiences.

Walking around PMI Victorian History Library’s excellent collection, I happily discovered their library carts and trollies had names. A library tend I always enjoy seeing online and in person when I visit a library.

I thank ALIA for my 5-year ALIA Silver Pin award, which I received with fellow CPD Honour Roll recipients.

Other award recipients:

– Louise Komiat (35-year) ALIA Member Pin

– Milena Gates (10-years) CPD Honour Roll

– Regina McDonald (10-year) CPD Honour Roll

Presenters:

– Jade Koekoe aka Misskoko The Librarian from PMI Victorian History Library

– Renee, Law Libraries Victoria

– Renee Rollestone, Whitehorse Manningham Libraries

Tips from the event:

  • Library trends have a 4-stage life cycle [Emergence, Growth, Maturity and Decline]
  • Create engaging content that will be valuable to your users.
  • Promote the library with swag bags.
  • Have the same tone across your socials, website and print content.
  • Sustainably promote events.

Photos from the event.

A view of PMI Victorian History Library on a sunny Melbourne day in October.
ALIA Silver Pin
The 5-Year ALIA Silver Pin.
Rhodora holding the ALIA Silver Pin
Me with the ALIA Silver Pin Award.
The catch up. L-R<br />
Jade, Emily (ALIA SNGG Liaison & ALIA Engagement Manager), Tim, Regina, Zola (ALIA Director of Training)
The Catch up: L – R
Jade Koekoe, Emily Wilson (ALIA SNGG Liaison & ALIA Engagement Manager), Tim Gillis-Jones, Regina McDonald (CPD Honour Roll 10-year award recipient) & Zola Maddison (ALIA Director of Training & Events).
A mini architectural building with a replica mini Richmond Trolley Cable tram.
A view of the presenters at the ALIA Vic event. Left: Renee from Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, Renee from Law Library Library and Kyleigh Wylie.

L-R: Renee, Whitehorse Manningham Library, Renee, Law Library Victoria & Kyleigh Wylie.

Remarkable Libraries presenter Jade, aka Misskoko The Librarian with PMI Victorian History Library mascot Clementine.
Presenter 1: Jade Koekoe from PMI Victorian History Library with PMI mascot Clementine.
A photo of ALIA Vic<br />
Co-Convenor Ellen Coates working from home during COVID-19.
ALIA VIC Co-Convenor, Ellen Coates working from home during COVID-19.
A view of the<br />
PMI Victorian History Library, Books are on the top of shelves ready to read.
Post and #PhotoCredit by Rhodora Spring (2024)

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