Write for your audience
Know thy audience Who are you writing for? The style of writing you use may differ depending on your target…
Wellbeing in wandering
There is a limit to the amount of time I can spending staring at a computer screen. When the words…
Captioning in Zoom and MS Teams
Captioning is a great approach to improving the user-friendliness of your presentation, teaching or meeting experience. In a nutshell, captioning…
Key-ping it short: Tips on keyboard shortcuts
Are humans sprinters or marathoners when it comes to expending brain power? We have a finite amount of time…
Digital Demos
Every month or so, Deakin Library runs a brief, online session featuring a new digital tool or concept. Other staff can dial…
GIF. JPG. PNG. SVG. WTH!? Which image format should I use?
We’re all using images in our digital content creation, from adding images in presentations, building webpages with graphics, or creating…
Declutter your digital writing – for inclusion, clarity and better reader experience
Decluttering is not just about your digital files, your cutlery cupboard, or your work desk – it also is a…
Cookies and cache – what’s the difference again?
I’m sure you’ve heard “have you tried clearing your cookies or cache?” – it’s almost the web version of “have…
World Emoji Day
Did you know that July 17th is World Emoji Day? 😱 Can you believe that emojis first appeared in our digital…
Technology, Libraries and Learning – a 2022 VALA wrap-up
Didn’t get the chance to attend VALA 2022 in person or virtually this year? Don’t fret! We’ve got some byte-sized…
Customising YouTube video timeframes
Ever wanted to share a specific part of a YouTube video, instead of the entire video? It used to be…
Designing digital experiences for mental health
We are all aware of the need to consider accessibility when it comes to our digital products and services. We…