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Viclink. Strength and excellence through collaboration. History. Established 1989 Advocate on behalf of libraries Advance the interests of public libraries Advance the provision of services by Public Libraries To foster, encourage, promote and enhance co-operation between organisations.
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Viclink Strength and excellence through collaboration
History • Established 1989 • Advocate on behalf of libraries • Advance the interests of public libraries • Advance the provision of services by Public Libraries • To foster, encourage, promote and enhance co-operation between organisations
The past – Cape Schanck • First biennial retreat • Funded by the US based Southern Star leadership program • The concept of the statewide library projects was developed.
The past – Marysville - 1999 • Development of statewide projects • We dropped the summer reading program • We brainstormed priorities • We placed ‘red dots’ onto our choices • Local History digitisation
The past – Kalorama 2001 • The odyessy • Inspired by Richard Neville • Amazed by Australia Scan • Strategic priorities: • Social engagement • Seamless service • Moving out of the square • Sustainable long term funding • Political perception management • Leading the demand • Recruitment and training • Establishment of a business arm of Viclink - Viclink Inc.
The past – Glen Erin - 2003 • Reviewed where we were to date • Key outcomes: • SWIFT • Libraries Building Communities • Statewide marketing project • Local experts @ your library • Training and recruitment • Shaping political perceptions • Led to the development of the framework for collaboration with LBV.
Partnerships formed • Advisory Committee on Public Libraries (ACPL) • Framework for collaboration • Statewide projects • Ministerial Advisory Council (MAC) • Library vision • Partnership agreement • Project office • Funding • MAV • Partnership agreement
Framework for collaboration • Sets criteria for statewide projects • enhanced library collections • improved access options • ‘seamless’ service/access for users • better skilled staff • increased community and government understanding of and engagement with libraries • greater efficiency and effectiveness of library services through collaboration and sharing
Ministerial Advisory Council • Our vision is that The Library will be your consistent partner throughout your journey of life long learning acting as a broker and trusted guide to a wealth of valuable content. • Our vision is that The Library is seen by decision makers as one of the most important and effective investments in building an innovative state with caring communities.
MAC goals • Borderless Library • Seamless Web of Resources • Broker of Authoritative Relevant Content • Trusted Guide in Information Discovery • Personalised Service • Interacting Innovative Communities • Smart Deployment and Resource Utilisation • Service Interoperability and System Interoperability • Dynamic Innovative Diverse Network • Priority Area of Sustained Investment • The Custodian of Victorian Content • Best Practice People, Facility and Resource Management