28/05/2025
The Ship Inn, Brisbane City (South Bank)
Insight Asia-Pacific 2025
28-29 May 2025
The Ship Inn, Griffith University, Brisbane City (South Bank)
28-29 May 2025
The Ship Inn, Griffith University, Brisbane City (South Bank)
Insight Asia-Pacific is returning as a live event on 28-29 May 2025 🎉Â
We’re delighted to welcome Griffith University as our 2025 co-hosts! The event will take place at Griffith University’s vibrant Brisbane City (South Bank), Australia.Â
Join us for:Â
Please see agenda so far below – we will be updating this as sessions are confirmed.
We look forward to seeing you in May.Â
Day One – 28th May
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30–10:00 | Registrations and Networking | |
| 10:00–10:10 | Introduction and welcome from Technology from Sage | Nicola Langford, Sales Director, Technology from Sage |
| 10:15–10:45 | Introduction from Griffith University | |
| 10:45–11:45 | Talis Aspire: Roadmap update with Q&A: In this engaging session our Head of Product, Scott Gibbens will present an in-depth look at the Talis Aspire product roadmap updating on recent discovery initiatives and providing insights into upcoming developments.There will be a chance for questions and answers at the end of the session. | Scott Gibbens, Head of Product, Technology from Sage |
| 11:45–12:00 | Coffee and networking | |
| 12:00–12:15 | Icebreaker TAUG reps | Rebecca Carruthers, Deakin University and Natalie Hull, University of Queensland |
| 12:15–13:00 | User Metric and Trends | Isabelle Laskaris, Customer Success Consultant and Nicola Langford, Technology from Sage |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00-15:15 | Talis Aspire User Group Discussion Session An interactive session led by our User Group focussing on topics that impact everyday activity with resource lists. Hear about others’ experience and even identify solutions in real time! | Rebecca Carruthers, Deakin University and Natalie Hull, University of Queensland |
| 15:15-15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30-16:00 | Technology from Sage Keynote | Nicola Langford, Technology from Sage |
| 16:00-16:15 | Close |
Day Two – 29th May
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30–10:00 | Registrations and Networking | |
| 10:00–10:05 | Welcome to Day 2 from Technology from Sage | Nicola Langford, Sales Director, Technology from Sage |
| 10:05–10:35 | Journeying into user empathy: University of Melbourne Library’s quest to understand and transform the online library experience Part II The University of Melbourne undertook a 2 year research project looking at how Library users interact with digital library resources. Hear from Hannah Armitage, Discovery UX Specialist on the Framework used to capture the subtleties on how individuals discover, access and engage with Library information ,and hear how the information and insight has been put to use 4 years on from the start of the project. | Hannah Armitage, Discovery UX Specialist, University of Melbourne |
| 10:35–11:05 | Recent developments from La Trobe: Creating a tailor made dashboard and the perks and pitfalls of API’s Hear how La Trobe University are enhancing efficiency by using Advanced MIS to mix resource list data with additional data sources, generating dynamic reports and dashboards through Power BI to gain deeper insights into student activity. Also hear how La Trobe University have evolved their processes to regularly using modified V3 API’s. This session will discuss the challenges of approaching this task as a beginner, including the use of Postman as a tool for sending API’s, AI as a tool for tweaking them and recognizing the right moments to use them effectively. | Jamie McDonald, Reading Lists and Resource Sharing Specialist, La Trobe |
| 11:05–11:35 | Transition 100% of Required and Recommended reading online before 2026 Griffith University Scholarly Resource team is collaborating with the Academic Engagement team to transition 100% of Required and Recommended readings online before 2026. By working closely with academics, the library is facilitating a seamless shift to digital resources, ensuring accessibility, sustainability, and enhanced student learning experiences. | Grace Fu, Librarian, Griffith University |
| 11:35–12:00 | Coffee and Networking and Tony Zanders, Skilltype to Welcome | |
| 12:00–12:10 | TfS Welcome and Scene Setting | |
| 12:10-13:00 | The importance of skills analysis in the aligning of strategic goals; experiences from Flinders University This engaging session from Prashant Pandey will highlight the need for a transformative approach to skills management, given the speed of technologucal and organisational change facing institutions. Learn from Prashant’s approach to the Library skills landscape at Flinders. | Prashant Pandey, Director of Library Services, Flinders University |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00-15:00 | Tony Zanders from Skilltype will be hosting sessions. Skills development workshop with Skilltype: how effective skills analysis within the library can improve service delivery, enhance development and improve morale These sessions will be practical and interactive to explore the process of Skills Analysis and how it can be applied to the management, use and promotion of resource lists – from practical skills such as using data and data analysis tools, process planning, liaising with IT departments, engaging academics and promoting to students. | Tony Zanders, Skilltype |
| 15:00-15:30 | Technology from Sage overview and Librarian Futures Session (Part 4 as focus) TfS is now working on Librarians Futures Part 4, Nicola will be sharing early insights into the findings | Nicola Langford, Sales Director, Technology from Sage |
| 15:30-16:00 | Close |
