Public Libraries Victoria Network Inc (PLVN)
Information kit for members
Welcome from PLVN President
Welcome to the Public Libraries Victoria Network.
This guide has been compiled to provide PLVN members with a quick overview of the
organisation, the services it provides to its members, and a little something about the
individuals who make up, and work with, this proactive organisation.
As a PLVN member you are now supported by a network of library managers and Regional
Library CEO’s, an Executive Officer and a hard working Executive Committee. If you are new
to the network never be afraid to pick up the phone or send an email if you need advice, have
a question, or just want to pick someone’s brains about an issue or an idea. We are here to
support you.
For additional information about Library Service details please refer to the Directory of Public
Library Services in Victoria.
http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/localgovernment/publications-and-research/libraries
John Murrell
President
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PLVN Background
PLVN, formally known as Viclink is a collaborative advocacy organisation comprised of
Victorian Local Government Public Library Services.
The 45 members comprise all public library services.
Viclink was formed in 1989. In 1991, Viclink became an incorporated body under the
Associations Act. In 2008 Viclink changed its name to become PLVN to reflect the true
nature of what it is and who the members are. A revised constitution was formally adopted in
2008 by the PLVN members to formalise the name change.
PLVN will meet at least four times a year (March, June, September, December) for full day
meetings, usually in Melbourne; however some regional areas have been used for the
December meeting.
The PLVN Executive (9 elected members) will meet either monthly or bi-monthly depending
on the work to be completed. The Executive includes President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Public Officer and five (5) other committee members. At least two (2) positions
must be non-metropolitan.
The Executive Committee
President
John Murrell, West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation
65 Victoria Street, Warragul, 56222849, johnm@wgrlc.vic.gov.au
Vice President
Carolyn Macvean, Goldfields Library Corporation
259 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550, 54492780
carolynm@ncglc.vic.gov.au
Secretary
Joseph Cullen, Eastern Regional Libraries
9800-6401
joseph.cullen@erl.vic.gov.au
Treasurer
Vacant
Public Officer
Vacant
Committee Members:
Michael Byrne, Maribyrnong Library Service
9688 0289
michael.byrne@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Nerida Dye, Gannawarra Library Service
(03) 5452-1546
ndye@gls.vic.gov.au
Christine Mackenzie, Yarra Plenty Regional Library
(03) 9401-0710
cmackenzie@yprl.vic.gov.au
Patti Manolis, Geelong Regional Library Corporation
5272 6029
Patti.manolis@geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
Jenny Ruffy, Boroondara Library Service
9278 4673
jenny.ruffy@boroondara.vic.gov.au
Karyn Siegmann
(03) 9599-4426
ksiegmann@bayside.vic.gov.au
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Executive Officer
To assist with the day to day administration of PLVN an Executive Officer, under the direction
from the Viclink Executive, coordinates PLVN’s activities within the context of the strategic
plan, assists in promoting the interests of PLVN and its members, and manages the
administration of PLVN’s activities in a cost efficient manner.
Karen Ward-Smith’s contact details are
E:
kward-smith@mav.asn.au
T:
9667 5542
M:
0408051740
P:
Level 12/60 Collins Street
GPO Box 4326
Melbourne 3001
The benefits of being a PLVN member
Information exchange
 Opportunities to interact and share information both in person and virtually through elists, wikis etc.
 Opportunity for peer introduction to the Victorian public library sector, key issues,
colleagues, especially valuable to new managers or managers new to the Victorian
landscape and managers confronting major issues in their own patch
To join the PLVN mailing list go to http://lists.vicnet.net.au/mailman/listinfo/plvn
Networking
 Social and professional networking opportunities at a range of events each year
Advocacy, opportunities to participate in and provide input to
 A range of campaigns to the State Government, Ministerial Advisory Committee on
Public Libraries, Library Board of Victoria, Municipal Advisory Association of Victoria
on a range of issues
 National projects
Policy Development, opportunities to have input to the development of policy and advocacy
for Victoria public libraries. Some of the key issues are
 Internet filtering
 Broad band standards
 Work force planning
Participation with the State Library of Victoria in the development of the State-wide Projects.
So many wonderful and outstanding pieces of work and projects have been achieved through
enthusiastic participation by many PLV Network Inc. members in the past, this will continue
into the future with the latest triennium of projects. More detail about the previous triennium
and current State-wide projects later in this pack
Database and resources; access to a range of databases and other information related
resources at a reduced cost, these include
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Libraries Australia
http://librariesaustralia.nla.gov.au
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Picture Victoria
http://www.picturevictoria.vic.gov.au/
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Library Link Victoria
http://www.llv.net.au
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Collaborative purchasing schemes, including new technologies (e-audio, RFID)
www.mav.asn.au
Opportunity for involvement in local networks.
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PLVN Connections
PLVN has a number of strategic relationships with
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Australian Library and Information Association
www.alia.org.au
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Public Libraries Australia
www.pla.org.au
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Councils and Regional Library Corporation Boards
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National Library of Australia
www.nla.gov.au
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Friends of the Library Australia
www.fola.org.au
PLVN Sub Committees
With the formation of PLVN in 2009 three new subcommittees were established as
follows:
1.
Community Access:
Provide economies of scale in sharing resources
across the sector
Provide improved access to High quality resources for
the broader Victorian community
2.
Community Engagement and
Participation:
Maximising opportunities for community participation
and engagement
Libraries Building Communities
3.
Customer Service:
Work closely with partners across the sector to further
develop services and other areas of cooperation for
the benefit of the community
Terms of Reference for the Subcommittees and the Special Interest Groups which will
report to them can be found on the PLVN website.
More information can be found on our website – www.plvn.net.au
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Strategic Plan 2013-2017
Vision
A dynamic and effective network of Victorian public library services.
Mission
To collaborate, to advocate and to represent the mutual interests of member libraries.
Values and Behaviours
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Professionalism
Collegiality
Innovation
Integrity
Key Result Areas
Collaboration – To facilitate collaboration and co-operation between Victorian public
libraries and with other stakeholders to deliver best practice library services.
1.
Provide a forum for sharing, considering and analysing contemporary library practices
and systems and emerging community, industry and environmental trends.
2.
Foster an environment where innovative library solutions are encouraged and
facilitated.
3.
Provide a forum for professional encouragement and support of current and and
emerging leaders of Victorian public library services.
Advocacy – To advocate on behalf of Victorian public libraries to increase their profile,
funding and capability.
4.
Raise the profile of public libraries with Local, State and Federal Governments and
other agencies.
5.
Advocate for policies, programs and approaches which ensure and enhance the
financial sustainability of Victorian public libraries.
6.
Develop, with the State Library of Victoria, outwardly focussed statewide projects which
enhance the capability of public libraries and the quality of collections, programs and
services provided to the Victorian community.
7.
Foster and promote the role of public libraries in community strengthening, lifelong
learning and social inclusion.
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The PLVN members
Each library service is represented by the CEO or Library Services Manager. To provide a
profile about each CEO or Manager they were asked to outline the following
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Work History/Background
Special interests/expertise/achievements
Social networking sites/websites
One sentence of what public libraries mean to them
Library CEO and Manager Profiles (arranged by Library Service)
Karyn Siegmann, Manager Library Services
Bayside Library Service
Karyn began her career in the Latrobe Valley in the early 80s working as a library technician
in the following years she studied her degree externally and began building her career. Karyn
moved back to Melbourne in the late 1990s taking up a position at Bayside Library Service
where she remains to this day is and is now Manager Libraries and Culture.
Karyn has a special interest in marketing and ICT and has presented papers on both topics.
She set-up online training for staff at Bayside on Web 2.0 (thanks to Yarra Plenty) and fiddles
with IT stuff on the Internet (much to the dismay of the Council IT department). In mid 2007
Karyn spent two months in the Western Highlands of PNG as a volunteer at a college library
and is currently a member of the State-wide Project working group Being the Best We Can
Be.
Karyn’s contact details are:
ksiegmann@bayside.vic.gov.au
www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library
T 9591 5908
I love being able to make a difference in people's lives and being part of an organisation
which serves the entire community.
Jenny Ruffy, Manager City of Boroondara Library Service
Jenny’s contact details are:
Jenny.Ruffy@boroondara.vic.gov.au
www.boroondara.vic.gov.au
(03) 9278-4042
Chris Kelly, Manager Libraries & Learning
Brimbank Libraries
Chris worked in various industries for 11 years before returning to study and completing a
Bachelor of Education in 1992 and a Graduate Diploma in Information Management
(Librarianship) in 1993. She worked as a teacher for 2 years and then started working as a
Children's Librarian at the Lalor Library (YPRLC) in December 1995. After 15 months she was
appointed as the Branch Manager at the Eltham Library (YPRLC). In 1999 Chris started
working for GEAC (a LMS system vendor) as an Account Manager and returned to public
libraries in February 2001 as the Library Operations Coordinator at the City of Monash. In
October 2003 was appointed in the position of Library Manager for Hume City Council and the
in June 2007 moved to Brimbank City Council as the Manager of Libraries & Learning where
she currently works
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Chris is passionate about changing social and economic outcomes for communities and
individuals by supporting lifelong learning. She had the opportunity to be part of the team
responsible for developing a learning community in Hume City and learnt a great deal in this 4
1/2 years. Her current role at Brimbank City Council is Manager of Libraries & Learning and
learning is seen as a key area for community development and Brimbank Is in the process of
developing a Learning Strategy.
Chris is also passionate about reshaping library services to ensure that they are positioned to
support community development and partner with organisations and other Council
departments to strengthen community outcomes. In the two years that she has worked at
Brimbank she has restructured the senior team and realigned service point staffing to
strengthen the delivery of services and programs. As part of these reviews Chris has
managed the re-banding of library staff to create parity with other local government
professionals. The final part of the departmental review is currently underway with review of
library central services.
Chris was member of the State-wide Training working group for a number of years, then
became a member of the Workforce Analysis & Planning working group that supported the
Workforce Sustainability and Leadership: Stage 2 and 3 - Survey Analysis and Planning
research. By way of following this passion In 2006 she established the Promoting Library
Careers working group that is an industry wide working group that has established to promote
careers in the library & information industry. The working group has established the
http://destinationlibrary.pbworks.com/ wiki, and has held 2 Library & Information Industry
Careers evenings and a range of other promotional activities.
She has been involved in a number of building projects and has used the opportunity to
rethink the delivery of services and to remodel interiorsto provide dynamic community spaces.
At Brimbank the implementation of RFID and self service circulation has supported the
redesign of the customer service model to be proactive rather than passive and staff
circulation spaces have been changed substantially to achieve 95-100% self service, reduce
manual handling and to redeploy staff to value added tasks.
Thinking outside the square and continuous improvement are high on Chris’s list.
Chris’s contact details are
chriske@brimbank.vic.gov.au
http://www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/.
http://destinationlibrary.pbworks.com/
Public Libraries play an important role in supporting lifelong learning and have the potential to
change the social and economic outcomes for individuals and communities.
Jenny Mustey, Library Services Manager
Campaspe Regional Library
Jenny’s first introduction to public libraries was as a casual shelver at Blackburn Branch while
studying at Melbourne College of Advanced Education to obtain a Bachelor of Education
(Librarianship). This was back in 1982 and after completing the course in 1985 she
commenced at Echuca High School as Teacher Librarian and remained in this role until 1996.
Jenny then moved to the local government setting with the Shire of Campaspe as a casual
reliever, and then worked at Tongala and Echuca as Branch Librarian. In 2003 she job
shared the Library Services Manager role and since 2004 have been in this position full time.
Jenny has always been interested in providing a varied and mixed outreach program for
children and adults and enjoyed these opportunities as a Branch Librarian. Campaspe has
developed a very successful Home-based library service including Books on Wheels and
Words on Wheels. Jenny has also completed four library refurbishments and is currently
working on the Echuca Community Hub Library. She is right into social networking sites and
would like to see all staff and customers using these tools.
Jenny’s contact details are:
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j.mustey@campaspe.vic.gov.au
www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library
www.campasperegionallibrary.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/jmustey
rurallibrarian1@twitter.com
T 5482 1997
Public libraries are for everyone; free, friendly and full of great stuff
Peter Carter – CEO , Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation
Peter.carter@cclc.vic.gov.au
T: 5990 0100
Jenny Fink, Library Manager, Ballarat City Council
Jenny.fink@ballarat.vic.gov.au
T: 5320 5882.
Ballarat City Council supplies library services to Central Highlands libraries which comprises:
Ararat Rural Shire Council, Central Goldfields Shire Council, Hepburn Shire Council,
Moorabool Shire Council, Pyrenees Shire Council and Southern Grampians Shire Council as
well as Ballarat City Council
Roslyn Cousins - Chief Executive Officer
Corangamite Regional Library Corporation
Roslyn Cousins was previously Manager of Library Services at the Towoomba, Queensland
and prior to that held senior library roles at Alice Springs and in South Australia.
roslync@corangamitelibrary.vic.gov.au
www.corangamitelibrary.vic.gov.au
T 52321160
Sally Jones Manager, Darebin Libraries
Sally.jones@darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au
T:
8470 8234
Anna Cook, Manager Community Building & Citizen Service
East Gippsland Shire Library
Anna’s first degree is in Sociology with further qualifications in Library and Information
Management.
Anna’s interests and expertise include a particular interest in integrating the work of Libraries
with that of Community and Development as well as the role that libraries play in the broader
local government effort.
Anna’s contact details are:
annac@egipps.vic.gov.au www.egipps.vic.gov.au
T 5152 4225
Community Libraries lie at the heart of a community; they build capacity, promote citizenship,
facilitate engagement and support wellbeing in the most inclusive of manners.
Joseph Cullen, CEO, Eastern Regional Libraries
Joseph.cullen@erl.vic.gov.au
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1300 737 277
Kim Kearsey, Manager, Libraries and Learning
Frankston Library Service
Kim.kearsey@frankston.vic.gov.au
www.library.frankston.vic.gov.au
T 9784 1025
Nerida Dye, Library, Arts & Culture Manager
Gannawarra Library Service
Nerida commenced with the Gannawarra Library Service as a library volunteer before
undertaking her Certificate III in Library & Information Services and securing a casual position
in one of the branch libraries. From those early days she has studied hard and worked
through a number of varied positions including Library Assistant, Inter Library Loans Officer,
IT Officer, and Branch Coordinator, until securing her current position as Manager Library
Services in December 2007.
Nerida now holds a Diploma of Library & Information Services, Diploma of Business Impact
Leadership, Diploma of Business Human Resources and a Diploma of Business
Management. She is committed to raising the standards of leadership and management
currently in place in today's workplace and constantly strives to improve skills and abilities
personally and professionally.
Nerida’s professional vision is to assist libraries in moving beyond their traditional information
and education functions and to take leadership forward in developing libraries as places for
civic, cultural and social exchange. Libraries are evolving as a meeting place for sharing
information, ideas and experiences; as places where people gather and where information
comes alive through personal interaction. As libraries develop connections, make
partnerships and link up with other services and community ties, networking resources and
financial support are strengthened, thus further reinforcing the value of libraries in our
communities.
Nerida’s contact details are
ndye@gls.vic.gov.au
www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au
T 5452 1546
Libraries are the one universal absolute equitable meeting place where people can learn how
to access quality information, and librarians provide the human dimension in that search for
information.
Patti Manolis, Chief Executive Officer & Regional Library Manager
Geelong Regional Library Corporation
Patti had her own library card from the age of 4 and her first introduction to the world of
working in libraries was at the age of 15 on work experience in Form 4 (Year 10). Just a year
later she was fortunate enough to be given a casual position at the most innovative library in
the world - Carringbush Regional Library (now part of City of Yarra Libraries) and enjoyed it
very much and upon completing high school enrolled in the Bachelor Of Education at
Melbourne College of Advanced Education majoring in librarianship. Patti’s first full time job
post graduating was at Footscray Girls Secondary College. From there she has worked in a
number of public libraries including City of Northcote Library Service, Carringbush Regional
Library, Yarra-Melbourne Regional Library Corporation, City of Boroondara Library Services,
Maribyrnong Library Service and now Geelong Regional Library Corporation.
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What Patti enjoys most about working in public libraries is the variety of roles available. She
has worked on desk providing information services, as a reference librarian, collections
coordinator, children's and youth services coordinator, technical services coordinator, branch
coordinator, Manager and now CEO. Her main interest is in community capacity building
through library services in both Victoria and Timor-Leste.
Patti’s contact details are :
patti.manolis@geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
www.librarybooksforeasttimor.org.au
T 5241 6151
Public libraries are, have always been, and always will be – about people and community.
Manager, Library and Information Services
Glen Eira Library and Information Service
msaunders@gleneira.vic.gov.au
9524 3245
Susan Bentley, Library Manager
Glenelg Library
Susan has been working in libraries since 1996 and has enjoyed positions at Mornington
Peninsula Libraries, Chisholm Institute Libraries, Toorak College Libraries and is now the
Library Manager for Glenelg Libraries for Glenelg Shire Council based in Portland in the
beautiful South West corner of Victoria.
As a passionate reader, book-lover, tech-geek, and committed lifelong learner, public libraries
are close to Susan’s ethics and beliefs. Supporting the efforts of the individual towards
personal development and freedom of access to information is the very foundation for
creating a knowledgeable and inclusive society.
The opportunities for public libraries in the 21st century are exciting. Finding a balance
between digital and physical resources is needed. Library professionals need to know how to
navigate their way around a whole world of resources, and then be able to communicate that
process to our customers in a way that meets the diverse levels of understanding.
A pivotal moment in Susan’s life was as a five year old walking into the Domed Reading
Room of the State Library of Victoria, her bookish ways being validated by this cathedral of
books that instilled in her a love of architecture and a desire to be an architect. Susan’s first
qualification is as an Industrial Designer. Becoming a Librarian did not enter her mind until
later working in the industry – and loving it.
sbentley@glenelg.vic.gov.au
www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au
T 5522 2383
Carolyn Macvean, CEO, Goldfields Library Corporation
Carolynm@ncgrl.vic.gov.au
5449 2780
Charles Gentner, CEO , Goulburn Valley Regional Library
charlesg@gvrlc.vic.gov.au
5832 1628
Natalie Brown, Manager Libraries Arts and Heritage Services
City of Greater Dandenong
natalie.brown@cgd.vic.gov.au
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9239 5242
Jenny Wyllie, Chief Executive Officer
High Country Library Corporation
jennyw@hclc.vic.gov.au
T 5722 4211
Suzanne Gately, Library Manager
Hobsons Bay Libraries
Suzanne came into public libraries as Children’s Librarian in 1994. Previously she had had 12
years experience as a primary school teacher in schools ranging from rural and very small
(enrolments of 12) schools to large metropolitan (400+)
Suzanne has been lucky to have been able to make building projects a specialty as she is
about to build the second new library of her career at Altona North. She also has undertaken
numerous refurbishments. Suzanne has a broad range of interests, developing leadership
and excellence and a positive staff culture comprises the core values of how she approaches
managing Hobsons Bay. Also she likes to promote the case of the Library as the third place the community lounge room and that we are "the go to" place for information on anything and
everything. Lastly if community expectation is to put everything online then public libraries are
well placed to help people connect in this environment
Suzanne’s contact details are:
sgately@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
www.libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
T 9932 1333
Community focused public libraries play an integral role in connecting, supporting and
empowering people.
Mieke Mellars, Library Operations Coordinator
Hume City Council
miekem@hume.vic.gov.au
T 9356 6960
Wendy Kerr, Library Services Coordinator, Indigo Shire Libraries
wendy.kerr@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Trish Smyth, Manager Libraries and Education
City of Kingston
I am committed to Local Government as the layer of government closest to the community. I
have worked for 6 municipalities and 3 Regional Library Corporations. I have worked in
Library Information Services, Collections, Children's Librarianship, and Library Management.
My work interests include:
Local government as a whole, including periods of Governance work and Council Customer
service management
Management - have led and motivated up to 150 people.
Customer Service - in Libraries and Council as a whole, managing Kingston Council's
Customer Service for 5 years and now managing integrated Hubs and three Community
Centres..
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Library Collections, particularly interested in tailoring collections to reflect the community's
needs.
Strategic/Business Plans - Competitive Tendering, Best Value and Strategic Planning
processes.
Library Buildings –I have been involved in the Building or refurbishment of 17 library branches
libraries
Trish has an undergraduate degree and has complemented that with Librarianship
qualifications, a Graduate Diploma of Business and a Masters in Public Policy.
My achievements to be being able to survive and get the best outcome for the community no
matter what political doctrine is in fashion - economic rationalism or community capital. The
pleasure of Local Government is that you can make a difference, and you can see the
difference you make every day.
Trish’s contact details are:
trish.smyth@kingston.vic.gov.au
www.library.kingston.vic.gov.au
T 1300 135 668
Local government is the level of government closest to the community, local government
librarians are able to provide one of the community's most valued and appreciated services.
Julie Kyriacou, Manager Community Information Services
Latrobe City Library Service
Over 20 years experience in the areas of Customer Service, Administration and Staff
Management in the private sector. Over 10 years Local Government experience in Customer
Service, Staff Training & Development, Administration and Project and Staff Management.
Julie’s interests and expertise include:
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Accredited
Diploma of Business Management
Project Management - $500,000 refurbishment and centralisation of M&CH Centres.
Change Management - Integrated Service Delivery
Julie’s contact details are :
julieky@latrobe.vic.gov.au
www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/library
T:
5128 5607
We have something for everyone, at every stage of their life!
Michael Byrne, Manager Community Learning and Libraries,
Maribyrnong Library Service
michaelb@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
T:
96880289
Paula Kelly
Melbourne Library Service
paula.kelly@melbourne.vic.gov.au
T:
9658 9470
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/libraries
Public libraries are the great levellers - anyone and everyone can use them.
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Michael Scholtes, Library Services Coordinator
Melton Library & Information Service
Michael’s library career has been wholly served in public libraries in the northwest area of
metropolitan Melbourne. His first library role, in the late 80s, after a 5-year stint as full-time
househusband and part-time library studies student at RMIT was at Moonee Valley Regional
Library Service as the Gladstone Park Branch Librarian, the sole metropolitan joint-use
Library in Victoria at the time. Michael has been a Bookmobile Librarian; a Branch Librarian
and a senior team member of Hume-Moonee Valley Library Corporation and also Hume
Libraries with operations and systems responsibilities before moving to Melton Shire Council
as Library Services Coordinator in August 2004. In recent times he has been a part of the
design and delivery of Melbourne’s newest joint-use public Library at Caroline Springs and
am based at this Library.
He is currently a member of the PLVN Executive; the Being The Best We Can Statewide
Project Work Group; the LibraryLink Victoria Steering Committee and have previously served
on the Work Group for the Libraries Building Communities project.
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Michaels interests and expertise include:
 how Libraries can develop and support a Reading Culture in their communities.
 anything that promotes the value of libraries to their communities’ health and
wellbeing and offers increased opportunities for their access and use, particularly by
locating libraries within Community Hubs of complementary services.
 in technology as applied to libraries in service enhancement.
 the continuous improvement of our industry through good leadership and “critical
friendliness”.
Michael’s contact details are :
michaels@melton.vic.gov.au
T:
9747 5341
www.melton.vic.gov.au
Libraries are the lounge rooms of their communities; places where one can be comfortable,
connected, creative and cared-for; with the resources to support this.
Sue Kelly, Library Service Manager
Mildura Rural City Council Library Service
Sue went to Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1981 - 1983 obtaining a BA
(Librarianship). Came back home to Mildura and worked for the Mildura Development Council
for 6 months as an Information Officer.
She was successful in August 1984 in obtaining full time work with the then Mildura Regional
Library Service as a Technical Services Librarian and eventually worked her way up to
Regional Librarian. On amalgamation in 2005 the Library Service became the Mildura Rural
City Council Library Service and Sue became the Library Service Manager.
Sue is very interested in Local History. Her achievements include participating in the design
of the Mildura Library in the Alfred Deakin Centre and obtaining Living Libraries funding to
both redevelop Red Cliffs library and build a new Mobile Library Trailer.
Sue’s contact details are
suek@mildura.vic.gov.au
T:
5018 8340
www.mildura.vic.gov.au/library
Public Libraries mean access to knowledge, information and recreation for all people.
The first Library Sue worked in Mildura was the Mildura Carnegie Library. It was one of
several built in Australia through a grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1908, therefore I also like
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"There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this
republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration
Sue Wilson, Library Coordinator
Mitchell Shire Library & Information Service
suew@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
T:
5734 6240
www.libraries.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
Anne-Maree Pfabe, Manager, Community Information and Arts, Monash
Public Library Service
annemareep@monash.vic.gov.au
T:
9518 3529
Troy Watson, Manager Library Service
Moonee Valley Library Service
twatson@mvcc.vic.gov.au
T:
8325 1903
Genimaree Panozzo – Manager, Cultural Development, City of Moreland
gpanozzo@moreland.vic.gov.au
T:
9240 2275
Geoff Carson, Manager Library Services
Mornington Peninsula Library
Geoff has 40 years experience across a range of libraries including 10 years as a library
consultant
His interests include library and cultural strategy development & library building planning
Geoff’s contact details are:
geoffc@mornpen.vic.gov.au
T:
5950 1703
www.ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Optimising community access to information, print and electronic literacy and lifelong learning
Dell Price, Library Services Coordinator, Murrindindi Shire Libraries
DPrice@murindindi.vic.gov.au
T:
5772 0349
Damien Tyquin, Library Service Coordinator
Port Phillip Library Service
After completing his first degree (Media Studies) Damien dabbled in a variety of media gigs,
including production roles in ABC radio and event management, followed by various team
leading roles in the hospitality industry. When a change of scene beckoned he returned to Uni
and completed post-grad studies at the now defunct faculty Library School at the University of
Melbourne. After qualifying Damien worked in Osaka, Japan for a year teaching and doing
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editing/indexing work with an English-language magazine (old habits die hard!). In the early
90’s he commenced work as a reference librarian with what was then the Royal Victorian
Institute for the Blind; and subsequently moved through a range of middle-management roles,
including Collections/IT, Special Projects and Customer Service. After 8 or so years at RVIB
he moved across to join the Public Libraries Unit at the State Library, working closely with
public library services across the State in a project management role. Since early 2004
Damien has been Library Services Coordinator for the City of Port Phillip.
Not surprisingly given Damien’s background, he has always enjoyed working on online
service delivery and cultural planning topics, along with supporting staff developing programs
and events. A fascination with all things architectural has been indulged by involvement in
some really interesting building projects, particularly grappling with contemporary design
responses to heritage challenges.
Damien’s contact details are :
dtyquin@portphillip.vic.gov.au
www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/library.html
T:
9209 6576
Public libraries for me are all about connection and engagement - places where people
intersect with possibility, enabling us to learn where we've come from and engage with ideas
about where we might be headed (Creative Futures)
Dianne Panjari , Library Coordinator
Stonnington Library & Information Service
dpanjari@stonnington.vic.gov.au
T:
8290 8002
Camille Cullinan, Manager Cultural Development & Libraries
Swan Hill Regional Library Service
Camille worked at Wyndham Library Service for 21 years filling a variety of roles during that
time. She began life in public libraries as a Mobile Library Driver then managed the adult
collection as Adult Services Librarian, followed by a few years as Reference Librarian, then
became the first manager of the Werribee CBD Branch Library. This position initially involved
setting up the new branch by hiring staff, establishing a collection, creating a floor plan, and
working with builders, architects and other tradesmen prior to, and during the building works
and coordination of the move of the branch from a temporary location to its second home.
Several years were then spent rotating as branch manager between the branches of the
Wyndham Library Service. During this time she was involved with the refurbishment of Heaths
Road Library. As part of this project, she planned and coordinated the move of the entire
collection while the library remained open to the public. Camille finally decided it was time for
a change and new challenges and moved from one of the fastest growing municipalities to a
more sedate and much warmer (temperature wise) environment.
In September 2007 Camille moved to Swan Hill to take up the role of Manager Cultural
Development and Libraries at Swan Rural City Council. This role involves the management of
the Swan Hill Regional Library Service and other cultural services which include the Regional
Art Gallery, Performing Arts Program, Regional Arts Development Officer and the Town Hall
Performing Arts and Conference Centre.
Camille’s contact details are:
ccullinan@swanhill.vic.gov.au
T 5036 2473
M: 0407 872 854
www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/quicklinks/libraries/
Public libraries are a place for the entire community, be it a physical building or virtual place,
providing everyone with equal access to a large variety of resources.
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Tony Iezzi, Manager
Vision Australia Information Library Service
Tony Iezzi is National Manager Vision Australia Information Library Service (VAILS)
Tony has worked in public libraries since the early 1980’s and performed most roles in that
environment, including seven years as second in charge of an inner city library service.
Management in a media library has complemented his work with accessibility of information
and the i-access suite of projects currently being implemented by VA.
Previous experience as production co-ordinator at VA has given Tony a unique understanding
of library services to community and how downstream production considerations impact on
service.
Tony has been responsible for a number of major projects at Vision Australia (VA), including:
a national trial and rollout of DAISY technologies, implementation of a certified QMS for the
library, development of the VAILS online gateway accessing DAISY materials, the design,
development and testing of new technologies and online services. These developments
provide the basis for partnerships and collaborations with the wider public library network,
which is Tony’s current focus.
The most exciting/interesting projects he's worked on are:
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Project member of a working group developing a Global Library for the world community
of print disabled.
Managing a national rollout of a new technology to the print disability community.
Lead a quality management project group to implement a QMS system achieving QMS
certification on the first attempt.
Leading a team working on accessible technology devices, programs and web sites
accessible to print disabled people.
Member of the ICT Working Group (Advisory Panel)
Developing collaborative, resource sharing programs with public libraries.
Developed successful adult and children’s programs in the public library environment.
Tony regularly presents papers on accessibility issues, DAISY technologies, implementation
projects and VAILS services.
Tony’s contact details are
Tony.Iezzi@visionaustralia.org
T:
1300 654 656
www.visionaustralia.org
The opportunity for people to be informed participants in the world around us
Stephen Dempsey, Manager Cultural Services
Wellington Shire Library
Stephen worked previously as Reference Services/Inter-Library Loans Officer at St Kilda
Public Library, then Deputy Regional Librarian/Regional Children’s Librarian at Central
Gippsland Regional Library Service, including a stint as the inaugural Mobile Library operator,
and later employed as Manager - Libraries at Wellington Shire Council.
Stephen believes you have to be a bit of a generalist when you work in a rural-based library
service, so over the years he has gained some experience in all manner of subjects, including
new building projects, the introduction of library automation (ICT) and mobile library services,
and so on.
Stephen’s contact details are :
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stephen.dempsey@wellington.vic.gov.au
T:
5142 3468
www.wellington.vic.gov.au/library
Provides valuable opportunities and resources for all ages of people in community to learn
and develop throughout their lives.
John Murrell – CEO West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation
johnm@wgrlc.vic.gov.au
T:
5622 2849
Geoff Rockow – CEO, Whitehorse-Manningham Regional Library
Corporation
geoffr@wev.vic.gov.au
T:
9890 1005
Paula Clark, CEO, Wimmera Regional Library Corporation
ceo@wrlc.vic.gov.au
T:
5832 1777
Rhonda Rathjen, Library Services Manager, Wyndham City Library
Service
Rhonda.rathjen@wyndham.vic.gov.au
T:
9748 9333
Margherita Barbante, Manager Library Services
City of Yarra
margherita.barbante@yarracity.vic.gov.au
T:
9205 5389
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au
Christine McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service
Christine Mackenzie is the CEO of Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service where she has been
for 9 years. Previously she was Manager of Brisbane City Council Library Service.
Christine is currently a member of the Governing Board of IFLA; the Public Lending Rights
Committee; the Library Board of Victoria’s Advisory Committee on Public Libraries; the
Victorian Government’s Ministerial Advisory Council and a juror for the Intelligent
Communities Forum. She is a Mentor for the Gates Foundation’s International Network
Emerging Library Innovators.
Christine is past President of the Australian Library and Information Association, and has held
a number of executive positions on various ALIA sections and branches. She is the past chair
of the Public Libraries Advisory Committee of the Library Board of Queensland. She was a
member of the Bertelsmann Foundation s International Network of Public Libraries, a select
group of leading practitioners. She is currently a committee member of the International
Federation of Library Association’s Metropolitan Libraries Section; and ALIA’s Public Libraries
Reference Group and Online Content Regulation Group and the Australian Government s
Public Lending Right Committee. She was recently awarded a Fellowship of ALIA.
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Christine’s interests and expertise include implementing web 2.0 technologies, global
librarianship, RFID implementation, technical services outsourcing and outreach programs.
Christine’s contact information
ceo@yprl.vic.gov.au
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
http://yarraplentylibrary.blogspot.com/
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Public libraries are about people, not about books.
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