Storytime, Rhymetime and Library Jargon: the branding of early years programmingIn an effort to enhance the usability of Victorian public library websites, a recent research project, I reviewed every Victorian public…Jan 241Jan 241
I reviewed every Victorian public library website (so you don’t have to)As an advocate for the life-changing powers of public libraries, I am always interested to find ways of working collaboratively to enhance…Jan 15Jan 15
What’s an eLibrary? Public library websites and jargonIn 2018, almost 20% of Victorian public libraries referred to their online resources as “eResources”. Now in 2025, only 7% (that is just…Jan 8Jan 8
Say No to Library Jargon (and Hello to a Controlled Vocabulary)In 2012, John Kupersmith conducted an extensive analysis of 51 usability studies from academic libraries across the United States. The…Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024
The impact of intercultural literacy programs in librariesPrograms that immerse children in interactive activities and new experiences, such as hearing stories in other languages and…Nov 10, 20241Nov 10, 20241
Healthy Me, Healthy Planet: How Public Libraries are Empowering Communities for a Better FuturePhoto by Amber Weir on UnsplashJul 6, 2024Jul 6, 2024
Social prescribing & public libraries: a natural fitPhoto by Jilbert Ebrahimi via UnsplashMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024
The Business of Libraries (it isn’t what you’re thinking)We don’t need to be afraid of adopting tools from the business world — we should look to other industries, learn from profit-driven organ…May 6, 2024May 6, 2024
Ready for the Next Chapter: re-defining relevance with a data-driven awareness campaignJan 13, 2024Jan 13, 2024
A love letter to librariesWhat a privilege it was to be invited to the event hosted by the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities at State Library Victoria…Dec 28, 2023Dec 28, 2023
