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2/06/2026
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to work with libraries across the country to host information and fill-in-the-form sessions.
19/05/2026
ALIA has partnered with SBS, bringing Australia's premier national reading event — National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) — to the SBS On Demand platform.
14/05/2026
Read the keynote address by Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO - first presented at ALIA National 2026.
6/05/2026
ALIA and PressReader have released a collaborative report examining how Australian public libraries are supporting media literacy in their communities and where opportunities remain.
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Explore how AI is reshaping libraries with Carlo Iacono, a leading voice on AI and the future of the profession.
July 23 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ACST
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A monthly enewsletter which features many learning experiences for ALIA personal members who are participating in the ALIA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. Each issue features free at your desk learning opportunities that can be logged and reflected on for CPD hours.
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SCIS Metadata Manager
Closing Date: 31/08/2026
Employer: Education Services Australia
Job Type: Full Time - Ongoing
Location: Melbourne
Community Field Officer
Closing Date: 18/07/2026
Employer: Australian Bureau of Statistics
Job Type: Casual - Contract
Location: Australia-wide
Research Support Librarian
Closing Date: 23/08/2026
Employer: University of the Sunshine Coast – UniSC
Location: Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast
University Librarian
Employer: Australian National University
Job Type: Full Time - Contract
Location: Acton
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