19 December 2002

In this aliaNEWS broadcast...

A merry Christmas to all

2003-2004 ALIA draft plan available for comment

Margaret Trask

11th Information Online Conference and Exhibition 21-23 Jan 2003

International Conference on the Future of the Book, Apr 2003 Cairns

10th Asia Pacific Special, Health and Law Librarians' Conference 24-27 Aug 2003

12th National Library Technicians Conference 9-12 Sept 2003

Postponement

ALIA web-based mail account trial

Feedback

A merry Christmas to all
The staff of ALIA National Office take this opportunity to wish all aliaNEWS subscribers a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year (with plenty of rain for those who need it). Travel safely, and we look forward to being back in touch with everyone in the new year. Please note that ALIA National Office will be closed from 25 December 2002 through to 1 January 2003 (inclusive).

2003-2004 ALIA draft plan available for comment
'ALIA: making the difference' sets out a strategic program for the Association for the two years to the end of 2004. The plan has been developed by the Board of Directors, with input from the recent National Policy Congress round of meetings. All ALIA members are invited to comments on the draft plan. To receive a printed copy please contact ALIA National Office, or download the pdf. The deadline for comments is 14 February 2002 and details of how to respond are given in the draft document.
http://www.alia.org.au/governance/planning/

Margaret Trask
Following the recent death of Margaret Trask, the University of Technology, Sydney will be celebrating her life and the spectrum of her achievements at a function on Friday 28 February 2003. As well as being deputy chancellor of UTS, Margaret was president of the Association in 1977 and was one of the most influential figures in the development of the profession in Australia. Enquiries to Gabrielle Gardiner on 02 9514 1333, gabrielle.gardiner@uts.edu.au.nospam (please remove the '.nospam' from address). Bookings essential as numbers are limited.

11th Information Online Conference and Exhibition 21-23 Jan 2003
Come and join the nearly 1000 delegates, speakers and exhibitors that have registered to attend. Information Online provides information professionals with a fabulous opportunity to increase their skills and knowledge of online information resources. In addition to the 3-day conference, there is a free Trade Show with over 120 booths to explore, free product reviews, several one or half day satellite events - some of which are free, and an internet lounge. Plus,the conference dinner will be a lot of fun and a chance to socialise with everyone.
http://conferences.alia.org.au/online2003/

International Conference on the Future of the Book, Apr 2003 Cairns
Supported by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, this conference will explore the technological, commercial and cultural futures of the book. The conference is a significant part of a major research and development project sponsored by the department. The conference will address the provocative suggestion that the book will thrive and prosper as a cultural and commercial artifact. To be held in Cairns 22-24 April 2003, right between the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends...
http://www.book-conference.com (ALIA is part of the conference advisory committee)

10th Asia Pacific Special, Health and Law Librarians' Conference 24-27 Aug 2003
As the leading conference and exhibition for Special, Health and Law library and information professionals, 'Celebrate the future' will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 24 to 27 August 2003. The theme, 'Celebrate the future', will provide a forum for information professionals to develop new ideas and explore the information future with colleagues and vendors. Organisers are calling for innovative, practical and research papers, as well as case studies on all aspects of information management. Panel discussions and poster papers also welcome.
http://conferences.alia.org.au/shllc2003/

12th National Library Technicians Conference 9-12 Sept 2003
Bridging services - embracing reality. In addition to a very comprehensive education program which will include many workshops, there will be outstanding keynote and invited speakers, library visits, peer paper presentations, and plans which will make for a very exciting social program. The conference will also provide an opportunity for you to explore the latest resources and tools of the profession at the trade exhibition. Call for papers is now on.
http://conferences.alia.org.au/libtec2003/

Postponement
The IFLA Internet Manifesto [due to be held on 23-24 January 2003] will be postponed until further notice.

ALIA web-based mail account trial
In the last issue, I sought ALIA volunteers to take part in a trial of a new web-based e-mail service that we hope to deploy in 2003. I received a deluge of responses, and whilst a few special people have been chosen, many others will now have to await the launch of the service in the new financial year. The pilot trial will indeed take place in the first quarter of the new year, but possibly not beginning in January as previously indicated. Thanks to everyone who indicated an interest in the service - it looks like quite a winner.

Feedback
We are still being thrilled by the response to aliaNEWS from subscribers, and it is still gratifying to know that we are providing a useful and timely information, in a format that is easy to read. As always, though, we would like to know your thoughts on what you would like to see in this broadcast, and how you would like to see it.

Send your comments to Ivan Trundle, manager, communications and publishing (please remove the '.nospam' from address).

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