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Vernon User Group (VUG) Australasia 2022
17 October 2022 - 20 October 2022
We would love for you to join us at our annual online Vernon User Group (VUG) conference, from 17 to 20 October.
Our theme this year is Accessible Collections. The week includes speakers, feature request discussions, and company updates about past and present development.
It’s free for anyone from our client organisations to attend.
When registering, you can choose which sessions you would like to attend.
We’re following up the conference with an Accessibility Webinar on 3 November.
Download VUG 2022: Accessible Collections (PDF)
Opening Session
Monday 17 October
Australia (Queensland and Northern Territories): 10am-11am
Australia (NSW, VIC, ACT): 11am-12pm
New Zealand time: 1pm-2pm
Welcome and Vernon CMS developments
Paul Rowe, Vernon Systems Ltd
Sculptures to syringes: digital access to diverse collections
Magella Kerr, Maitland City Council
Panel Session
Tuesday 18 October
Australia (Queensland and Northern Territories): 8am-9:30am
Australia (NSW, VIC, ACT): 9am-10:30am
New Zealand: 11am-12:30pm
Getting started with accessibility
Stace Robertson, Arts Access Aotearoa
Collection treasure hunt
Tessie Scott, University of Melbourne Medical Museum
Enriching our collections
Mary Daun, Te Ahu
Writing accessible web content
Penny Collins, Vernon Systems Ltd
Feature Requests Session
Wednesday 19 October
Australia (Queensland and Northern Territories): 8am-9:30am
Australia (NSW, VIC, ACT): 9am-10:30am
New Zealand: 11am-12:30pm
Feedback for future versions
Share your ideas and suggestions!
Zoom Drinks
Wednesday 19 October
Australia (Queensland and Northern Territories): 1pm onwards
Australia (NSW, VIC, ACT): 2pm onwards
New Zealand: 4pm onwards
Relax and socialise
Enjoy your favourite beverage.
Closing Session
Thursday 20 October
Australia (Queensland and Northern Territories): 10am-11am
Australia (NSW, VIC, ACT): 11am-12pm
New Zealand time: 1pm-2pm
Company update
Paul Rowe, Vernon Systems Ltd
More is more: designing object label UX for large collections
Teina Herzer, MOTAT
Register now!
If you have any questions, please contact Penny Collins at penny@vernonsystems.com.
About
Vernon Systems develops innovative software for cultural organisations to manage and share their collections. We've been dedicated to the cultural sector since 1985.