Pre-Conference Events: VALA will be holding a number of Pre-Conference events to help our presenters to prepare for conference including this one - “Writing your paper for conference” on Thurs 14th March from 3pm-4pm. Bookings:

Submissions for the VALA2024 ReITerated Conference have closed! All submissions are being assessed by our conference team and primary contacts will be notified of the outcome shortly. Any queries, please email vala@vala.org.au

Nominations are now open for the Robert D. Williamson Award, VALA’s most prestigious award, established in memory of one of the early pioneers of our industry, Bob Williamson. To find out more and/or to submit a nomination, please visit: https://t.co/zxrG6JjRfy

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VALA 2024: ReITerated, has opened the Call for Submissions. We would love to hear what you have been up to. Details and how to submit your proposal are at: https://t.co/o4ILSB8XzN

VALA2024 has launched! VALA 2024 Reiterated – Getting IT back to grass roots, will be held Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th July 2024. Major sponsor RMIT are providing the venue. Continue to watch this space for more VALA 2024 news.

For those who missed Tech Camp, or who want to refresh their memories, the presentations are available to download at: https://t.co/IR7TTtYTrp. Watch this space for news on session recordings.

VALA is pleased to announce VALA 2024 ReITerated: Bringing IT back to grassroots. The conference will be held at RMIT in Melbourne, Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 July 2024. Save the dates and continue to watch this space!

See you tomorrow for #VALATechCamp 2023? 💖ℹ️

Caffeine fix while I wait for the plane #VALAtechcamp I’m on my way @VALAlib

VALA Tech Camp is 1 week away. There is still time to book to learn in great workshops and from great speakers and to network with your colleagues from across the library sector.

Would you love to come to VALA Tech Camp 2023, but you or your work can't afford the tickets? We have a free ticket for the two days of Tech Camp 2023. Applications are open for these tickets so get in quick. You can apply at:

VALA Tech Camp 2023 will include a series of short talks. Presenters include Fiona Tweedie and Hugh Rundle. Don't miss out - book for Tech Camp at:

Spotto Trainer🔦! @likeajumprope - our #Git Trainer - has combined her interests in Psychology, Neuroscience and #ComputerScience through #ResearchSoftwareEngineering and #MachineLearning techniques in large clinical neuroimaging and behavioural data sets #VALATechCamp

Spotto Trainer🔦! @ms_mary_mac is a strong advocate for IT and Open Source especially in the Library industry. As a side gig in her not so day job, Sae Ra is a serial conference organiser for @linuxaustralia and VALA #VALATechCamp

Many of us use illustration software without knowing fundamentals that can make our work better and easier to produce. At #VALATechCamp @ms_mary_mac will step us through how to use #OpenSource tool #krita to make your graphic design happen! 🎨🖼️

Spotto Trainer🔦! @_marstudio is a Research Data Specialist who works with researchers to bring the benefits of data-intensive methods to their fields. Mar's workshop explores how we can use #OpenRefine 💎to wrangle tabular data #VALATechCamp

Applications for the Linux Australia Diversity Scholarship for VALA Tech Camp 2023 are open. The Linux Australia Diversity Scholarship supports attendance at VALA Tech Camp 2023 for those unable to otherwise due to disadvantage. Apply online:

Applications for the @linuxaustralia Diversity Scholarship for #VALATechCamp 2023 are open. If you live in a regional, rural or remote location and/or if you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, this scholarship is for you. More info here:

Spotto Trainer🔦! Lizzy Delacretaz is a Learning Designer and her work is focused on using her project management, design and collaboration skills to create engaging, online content that enhances student and staff digital literacy skills #VALATechCamp