academic libraries Archives - INCITE Magazine https://incite.alia.org.au/tag/academic-libraries/ The magazine for the library and information sector Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:43:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://incite.alia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cropped-logo-32x32.png academic libraries Archives - INCITE Magazine https://incite.alia.org.au/tag/academic-libraries/ 32 32 To Busan and Beyond: Reflections from IFLA 2026 World Library and Information Congress https://incite.alia.org.au/to-busan-and-beyond-reflections-from-ifla-2026-world-library-and-information-congress/ https://incite.alia.org.au/to-busan-and-beyond-reflections-from-ifla-2026-world-library-and-information-congress/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:42:15 +0000 https://incite.alia.org.au/?p=2668 Attending the IFLA 2026 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Busan, South Korea was an incredible professional and cultural experience. As a conference grantee, it was both an honour and a privilege to participate in this global gathering of library professionals and connect with colleagues from around the world.

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]]> https://incite.alia.org.au/to-busan-and-beyond-reflections-from-ifla-2026-world-library-and-information-congress/feed/ 0 Professional development at QUT library https://incite.alia.org.au/professional-development-at-qut-library-a-framework-driven-staff-led-program/ https://incite.alia.org.au/professional-development-at-qut-library-a-framework-driven-staff-led-program/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:29:22 +0000 https://incite.alia.org.au/?p=491 Introduction  New technologies, evolving client behaviours, and changing information practices continue to redefine the role of libraries. Library and information professionals must seek to expand their skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality services that meet the developing needs of clients and communities (Australian Library and Information Association [ALIA], 2025). Professional development (PD) helps library staff… Read More »

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]]> https://incite.alia.org.au/professional-development-at-qut-library-a-framework-driven-staff-led-program/feed/ 0 Moon festival at Fisher library https://incite.alia.org.au/moon-festival-at-fisher-library-a-cultural-bridge-for-international-students/ https://incite.alia.org.au/moon-festival-at-fisher-library-a-cultural-bridge-for-international-students/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:11:19 +0000 https://incite.alia.org.au/?p=259 As the full moon rises across many parts of Asia, families gather, lanterns glow, and stories of reunion fill the air. At the University of Sydney, we brought this spirit to life through a Moon Festival celebration designed to help international students feel less homesick, more supported, and truly connected. Hosted on the Fisher Library… Read More »

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]]> https://incite.alia.org.au/moon-festival-at-fisher-library-a-cultural-bridge-for-international-students/feed/ 0 Small UX, big insights https://incite.alia.org.au/small-ux-big-insights-understanding-students-generative-ai-needs/ https://incite.alia.org.au/small-ux-big-insights-understanding-students-generative-ai-needs/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:07:21 +0000 https://incite.alia.org.au/?p=256 As academic libraries respond to the growing presence of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it’s easy to assume we know what kind of support our students need. But rather than guess, we decided to ask. At Curtin University Library, we undertook a small user experience (UX) project to better understand students’ questions about generative AI… Read More »

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