Binding staff in electronic cable
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2001
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Luzeckyj, A.
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Educause in Australasia 2001, 2001, pp.1-9
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Educause in Australasia 2001 : The Power of 3 (20 May 2001 - 23 May 2001 : Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort, Queensland, Australia)
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Use of electronic products has proliferated in the past few years in both public (online banking; shopping etc) and work contexts (staff can now access their own personnel records; participate in online training courses; electronically book rooms and vehicles and more). Staff at the University of South Australia Library are encouraged to be independent online workers. Does this develop a confident workforce, competent in using information technology to their advantage? Or do people feel they are being beaten with a virtual whip so that they are spending less time on real work and more time dealing with technology and bureaucracy? This paper offers an account of the technological transformation that is taking place. The Staff Development area at the University of South Australia Library will be used as a starting point to discuss whether independent online working provides a solution or increases a problem. The issues that will be examined include the burgeoning use of email, the ever-changing world of Microsoft products and the continued need to upgrade skills. Statistical, anecdotal and research data will be examined to ascertain the advantages and disadvantages of the global trend toward an online lifestyle.
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Copyright 2001 Ann Luzeckyj