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As shown in the YouTube clip, South Australian libraries are one example where a state-wide LMS has been implemented. This presents both advantages and disadvantages. A country library Surveys following Libraries SA One Card network implementation highlight that one advantage is smaller libraries have access to a resource which otherwise would be out of reachContinue reading “Week 9”

Both articles by Gambrell (2015) and Piola (2018) highlight the importance of planned decisions about website design. These suggestions have been incorporated into the development of a new website, to (hopefully) avoid looking like the world’s worst website ever. Search bar Each page will include a search bar as search is the primary action taken onContinue reading “Week 8”

The Art Gallery of South Australia website This week’s post looks at the Art Gallery of South Australia’s website. The site implements an ambiguous scheme and a hierarchical structure. The navigation bar is located at the top and scrolls with the page which is useful as you can always navigate to another section regardless ofContinue reading “Week 6”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-10/ai-democracy-google-facebook/8782970?pfmredir=sm The news article linked above poses the questions of what happens to democracy in a society increasingly reliant on algorithms. A key takeaway was the article’s concluding statement highlighting that this technology does have the capacity to assist in society just as it can be a hindrance if it is abused or used incorrectly.Continue reading “Week 5”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-27/foster-library-first-in-victoria-to-open-24-hours-a-day/11777696 The article in the link above published by Maunder (2019) highlights the move for one Victorian public library to open 24/7, making it the first to do so in Victoria. This change reflects the community’s needs with many cited as being unable to access the library during traditional opening hours (Maunder, 2019). Likely theContinue reading “Week 3”

This diagram depicts a home network. Although shown as two units, the network uses one device that operates as a wireless router and modem suitable for NBN Fibre to the Premise. Devices are connected through ethernet or WiFi so is a hybrid home network topology (both wired and wireless) which is hosted on multiple servers.Continue reading “Week 2”

Hi everyone, my name is Kelly and I’m halfway through the DGIL (Library and Information Management) program. I previously completed an Honours degree in Psychology and I enjoyed the research aspect of the degree so decided to pursue a career where I can help others develop their research and literacy skills. In my spare timeContinue reading “Introduction”