It's been a while since I met with anyone, but I've been reading some articles that have been most interesting. My next meeting is next week with folks at University of Technology Sydney, where they have the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning. I'm curious to find out what the involvement is with the library as several articles I've been looking through are written by the head of the house of learning and librarians. That's good and obvious collaboration, I think.
I'm also hoping to chat with the librarian at University of Sydney who looks after Aboriginal Services (along with several other subjects -- sounds familiar!). We're in touch but I'm waiting to hear from her. University has just started after summer break, so the term is fresh and everyone is getting back into their routines.
One thing I found out before leaving Melbourne, was that LaTrobe University used to have a librarian who was responsible for Indigenous students, but with cutbacks and such they no longer had that person. However, it appeared that this was being re-considered and there was news that a librarian would be hired. Good news indeed for students and staff.
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