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Cybersafety for seniors ALIA welcomes the release of the second interim report of the Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety, and in particular Recommendation 9: ‘That the Australian Government work with the States and Territories to support public libraries or community resource centres where no public library exists, for the purpose of meeting the demand for cybersafety training for seniors.’ Both ALIA and NSLA were key contributors to the inquiry into cybersafety for senior Australians. [more...]

Future of the profession The Future of the Profession is an ALIA Board project examining what the future holds for library and information services. The purpose of this paper is to promote discussion across the sector between library leaders, information service providers, vendors, practitioners, students, commentators, colleagues in Australia and internationally – anyone and everyone with an interest in the field. To find out more, download the document or comment on it, please visit the ALIA futures wiki. [more...]

New SA State Manager We are delighted to announce that Samantha Sheridan will begin working at ALIA on 6 May as South Australia's State Manager. Samantha has diverse experience in the LIS industry and we look forward to having her be part of the ALIA team.

ALIA ebooks and elending think tank ALIA ebooks and elending think tank, State Library of New South Wales Tuesday 28 May 9.30am-3.30pm The ALIA ebooks consultation continues. Join us in Sydney as we discuss key ebook and elending principles. [more...]

National Simultaneous Storytime 2013 Join us at 11am on Wednesday 22 May 2013 for National Simultaneous Storytime. Don't forget to register and check out the website for some fun resources and activities for your event. [more...]

Board of Directors Election Results Congratulations to Susan Coker who has been elected as Vice-President and Alyson Dalby and Damian Lodge as Board members. Thank you to all the highly qualified candidates who stepped forward to take part in the election. We appreciate all our members who took the time to cast their vote. Susan, Alyson and Damian will join the Board following the ALIA Annual General Meeting on 14 May.

LIW 2013 website launched Library and Information Week 2013 is fast approaching! Be sure to check out the LIW website for merchandise, ideas for inspiration and ways to be involved in celebrating your profession. [more...]