CAVAL Reference Interest Group (CRIG)
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The CAVAL Reference Interest Group was formed in 1989 to give reference staff from the CAVAL member libraries a forum for discussing and sharing information and skills relevant to the provision of reference services and reader education programmes. Throughout its years of operation, CRIG has made significant contributions to the development and improvement of reference services and information literacy programmes in participating organizations.
CRIG is an expert group within the committees structure of CAVAL. CRIG has set up a number of Working Parties at various times to undertake specific roles. The working parties report to CRIG which in turn reports to the CEO of CAVAL.
Mission
The mission of the CAVAL Reference Interest Group is to facilitate cooperation between member libraries in the delivery of reference and information services
Goals
- to promote and coordinate cooperative projects of benefit to reference and information services in CAVAL libraries
- to coordinate and deliver continuing education and professional development programmes of relevance
- to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas among reference staff in CAVAL libraries
Objectives
- Hold meetings, seminars, workshops on reference and information services issues
- Produce relevant publications
- Exploit electronic avenues of communication
Meeting Dates 2009
Meetings held at CAVAL:
- Friday 6th February at 10.00am
- Friday 3th April at 10.00am
Meeting to be held at RMIT University, Swanston Library Conference Room, Swanston Street, Melbourne:
- Friday 19th June at 10.00am
Meeting to be held at member institution:
- Friday 10th October at 10.00am
Forum Dates 2009
Forum held at La Trobe University, City Campus, Franklin Street, Melbourne:
e-scholarship: getting Return on Investment [PDF] 24KB
Forum location to be advised:
- Friday 21st August
Seminar Date 2009
Seminar location to be advised:
- Wednesday 25th November
Current Members
- Chair: Daryl Bailey (Australian Catholic University)
- Secretary: Jaime McCowan (CAVAL)
- Colin Bates (Deakin University)
- Nicole Sackers (La Trobe University)
- Gary Pearce (RMIT University)
- Jane O'Donnell (Swinburne University of Technology)
- Sue McPhan (University of Ballarat)
- To be advised (University of Melbourne)
- Richard Wartho (University of New South Wales)
- Karmen Pemberton (University of Tasmania)
- Janetta Mascilongo (Victoria University)
- Lyn Torres (Monash University)
CRIG email discussion list: CRIG-L
CRIG-L is a discussion list for reference librarians from CAVAL member libraries, and others interested in the provision of reference services and information literacy programs in universities and TAFE institutions. Subscription information
For further information about the CAVAL Reference Interest Group contact CAVAL