Taslib-link is a Tasmanian-based and focused email forum established to provide a means of communication, education and support for library staff in all library arenas across the state.
Conversation on Taslib focuses on topics of interest to Tasmanian library staff, including the latest issues and developments that relate to, and impact on, library services. These may include library and DoE policies and procedures, use of electronic resources, information literacy, reference queries, library management issues, TALIS and library automation, professional development opportunities, literature and the activities of professional organisations relating to librarianship.
Once subscribed, Taslib-link members can read and post messages to the forum through their personal email or through the web interface. Previous postings to the list can also be browsed from the web interface.
If you wish to join Taslib-link you have the option of subscribing using email or a web interface.
Via Email:
join-taslib-link@forum.education.tas.gov.au
- Once you have submitted your subscription you will receive a confirmation email welcoming you to Taslib-link and details on accessing Taslib-link information
Via the Internet
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Access the taslib-link web interface at: http://lyris.education.tas.gov.au:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=taslib-link
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Enter your email address in the box. Your name and a password are optional. Click on the Subscribe line.
- Enter your email address in the box. Your name and a password are optional. Click on the Subscribe button.
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Respond to the confirmatory prompt by clicking OK.
- Once you have submitted your subscription you will receive a confirmation email welcoming you to Taslib-link and details on accessing Taslib-link information.
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Subscribers wishing to leave Taslib-link permanently or temporarily (eg during leave, school holidays) can unsubscribe using email or the web interface:
Via Email
- Send an email with no subject or message to the unsubscribe address that features in the footer of all Taslib messages that you receive
OR
leave-taslib-link@forum.education.tas.gov.au
Via the Internet
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Access the taslib-link web interface at:
http://lyris.education.tas.gov.au:8080/read/my_forums/?forum=taslib-link
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Find taslib-link in the list of forums. Click on the word 'unsubscribe' on the far right hand side of the taslib-link line.
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Respond to the confirmatory prompt by clicking OK.
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You will receive an email confirming that you have unsubscribed successfully.
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Sorting messages:
Messages can be sorted by date, subject (alphabetical), number of replies or author (alphabetical). Simply click on the up and down arrows on the right of each of the column headings. By default, messages are sorted by date.
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Replies to Taslib-link emails can be submitted through email or the web interface
Email replies are sent by default only to the person who posted the original message. Replies sent via the web interface are sent by default to all Taslib subscribers.
You need to be a subscribed Taslib-link list member to reply to Taslib-link messages. Any reply sent through the list can be accessed by all Taslib-link subscribers. Private replies should be sent to the individual email of the people involved.
Via Email
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Open the email message that you wish to reply to
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Click on the Reply button on your toolbar
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Enter your reply and click on Send
Via the Internet
- From the list of Taslib-link messages, open the message that you wish to reply to.
- Click on the Reply button contained within the message screen
- If you are not logged on, you will be prompted to do so. Enter your subscribed email address and name / password if applicable
- You will be presented with a reply proforma. Fill in the details and click on OK.
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Messages can be sent to Taslib-link subscribers using email or the web interface. Only subscribed list members can post messages to Taslib-link.
Via Email
ADMIN
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Official message from Taslib-link coordinators
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COLL DEVT
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Collection development, resource management, resource sharing
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COMM
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Commercial product/service announcement
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GEN
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General - not covered by any other prefix
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HUMOUR
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Anecdotes, jokes, etc
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INTERNET
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Internet projects, sites, issues, etc
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JOBS
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Employment opportunities
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LIT
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Literature
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REF
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Reference queries
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SCHOOLS
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School-focused content
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SENIOR SEC
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Senior secondary colleges
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TALIS
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TALIS
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TECH
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Computers and associated equipment, networks, software
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WHAT'S ON
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Professional development, seminars, professional activities
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Note: you will automatically receive a copy of your message.
Via the Internet
- Go to the taslib-link web interface at: http://lyris.education.tas.gov.au:8080/read/?forum=taslib-link
- Click on the Create New Message button. Fill in the message proforma, taking care to add a subject line prefix from the table above.
- Click on OK to submit the message to Taslib-link, and respond to the confirmatory prompt by clicking OK.
Note: you will automatically receive a copy of your message.
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Taslib-link guidelines have been adapted with thanks from those formulated for OZTL_NET by Lyn Hay and Ken Dillon.
1. Sending messages
a. Think before you post - once a message has gone it cannot be retrieved! Please ensure:
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the intent of your message is clear
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it contains no embarrassing typos or spelling mistakes
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it is written in lower-case characters. USING ALL UPPER-CASE IS CONSIDERED TO BE YELLING and should be used selectively.
b. Subject line - please include a subject line in your postings and make your subject relevant (‘query’ or ‘problem’ do not give readers enough information). Also, please prefix your subject with a keyword from the subject line prefix list. This allows members to assess the potential relevance of messages listed in their mail directory.
c. Signing your message – please conclude your message with an email signature or details of your name, email address and school/institution
d. Inappropriate messages - please be warned that anyone posting a ‘flame’ (an emotionally charged posting often directed at a specific person) or a rude or inappropriate message will be immediately dropped from the list.
e. Commercial messages - producers, authors, speakers and consultants are free to engage in list discussion and post brief commercial announcements, provided that the subject line keyword COMM prefixes the subject of the announcement. Producers should avoid negative comments about their competitors and/or their products and should reply to requests for information directly to the person by email rather than to the list.
f. Uncertain about sending? - if you feel uncertain about the value or relevance of a message you are considering posting, please feel free to email the TASLIB-LINK coordinators at: taslib-link-owner@forum.education.tas.gov.au.
2. Replying to messages
a. Using the ‘reply’ command - replies sent via email go only to the person who posted the original message. Replies sent via the web interface will be sent to the whole subscriber list. Be extremely careful when replying via the web interface: if the reply is private or may not be of interest to all members please do not post a web reply but instead contact the person privately via email.
b. Replying to requests for information - please send information privately to the requestor. This person can then summarise the results and post them to the list.
c. Quoting - when replying to a TASLIB-LINK message please quote only most relevant parts of the original message in your answer.
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If you have any queries or questions relating to Taslib-link, please contact the Taslib-link coordinators via email on:
taslib-link-owner@forum.education.tas.gov.au
Taslib-link is coordinated by:
Jane Hofto
Systems Librarian (Education)
Systems Support and Development
State Library of Tasmania
Ph. 6233 7491
Email:
jane.hofto@education.tas.gov.au
Tricia Scott
Librarian (Education Services)
DoE Information Services Library
Ph. 6233 2993
Personal Information Protection Statement
Personal information will be collected from you for the purpose of adding you to the relevant email listing and will be used by the State Library of Tasmania for managing your subscription.
The State Library may be unable to process your application if you do not supply this information.
Your personal information will be used for the primary purpose for which it is collected and will be managed in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004. It may be accessed by the individual to whom it relates on request to the State Library of Tasmania. You may be charged a fee for this service.
You can obtain a copy of the department’s Personal Information Protection Policy online or by request to the State Library of TasmaniaDepartment's site
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