Father's Day - A chance to celebrate family

In Australia the first Sunday of September is Father's Day. This year it just so happened to fall on September 1. In recent years we have found it easier to meet with my Dad and my wife's Dad on the day before as often we have ventured forth on a family outing to the Royal Adelaide Show on the actual Father's Day day. This year I was hoping to avoid the crazy crowds of people who normally attend the Show on the weekend, instead hoping to relive some of my fondest childhood memories at a nearby waterfall. Although the Saturday plan seemed to succeed with both dads seen and fed our Father's Day family plan unfortunately did not eventuate. Instead our focus was on our newest and smallest family member, a little ball of mischief named Patches.

We can always visit Mannum falls another time. Family is important, whether feathered, fury or not. I hope everyone had the chance to reflect, focus on family and what is important and to catch-up with those you love.

Inspiried and energised in the Land of Libraries

I have recently had the opportunity to venture forth, out from behind my desk and rub shoulders once again with my peers. The bi-annual South Australian Libraries conference held on the first Monday and Tuesday of September attracted many a South Aussie colleague as well as a few representatives from interstate. We had presentations from futurists, analysts and even a Teacher Librarian. From attending the two days I came away with my eyes opened regarding jobs of the future, possible library trends and the current state of our school libraries. All in all it was a great two days and I look forward to further working with some of the presenters, keeping in touch with the wonderful girls from Adelady (MCs for the conference) and doing what I can to try and support the future of all libraries.

First though I need to get my head back on straight, unpackage the wealth of new knowledge and bring my Managers and my team up to speed... If only there were another seven days in every week...

The future of Libraries is bright, but only if we learn to head toward the light and not chose to remain in the dark.