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Welcome to the June 2006 edition of aliaNEWS, a regular newsletter distributed to all members of ALIA and other interested individuals.

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ALIA/ASLA Standards for professional excellence for teacher librarians


The standards developed by the ALIA/ASLA policy group have won the LinksPlus E-library Commendation Award from the International Association of School Librarianship. The judging panel described the publication as outstanding and praised its validation of the work of teacher-librarians, providing a sound model for adoption by others bodies. The standards will be included in the conference satchels for the IASL conference in Hong Kong in 2005 and in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2006.

http://www.alia.org.au/policies/teacher-librarian.standards.html

Ivan Trundle is leaving ALIA


Ivan has worked with many people in the sector, and so I wish to let his many colleagues know that he is leaving ALIA. Ivan joined ALIA in 1990 as a graphic designer, and this job developed into oversight all of ALIA's publishing and communications. He created many of the striking images ALIA has used in posters and promotional material, but his major achievement is ALIAnet. Launched in 1995, it was the first web presence for an Australian association, and it revolutionised our communication with members. Thank you, Ivan. We wish you all the very best for the future. Sue Hutley

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/incite/2005/03/ten.years.html

Flying to Click06 and need wheels in Perth? Special deals!


ALIA members can access Qantas Club Airline Lounge membership at corporate rates and save on car rental through Member Advantage. Savings available when renting with Europcar in Australia until 30th September 2006. Deal 1: Discounted car rental rates; Deal 2: Great rates and reduced insurance liability. For more information on either deal, visit the website and click through links, or call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352. Promotional rates available under deals 1 and 2 are only available if you travel within Australia between 1 June 2006 and 30 September 2006. Standard terms and conditions apply.

http://www.alia.org.au/membership.benefits/affinity.html

ALIA rep wanted for the Standards Australia Knowledge Management Committee


ALIA members working or interested in the knowledge management sector are invited to submit an expression of interest for an ALIA representative position on the Standards Australia MB007 Knowledge Management Committee for a two-year term. Please supply a brief CV and a 100-word statement of your qualifications. Further information and nomination requirements contact: [maryann.ryan@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address)]

Library stars: best of the best


Registrations for the forum are now open. Tuesday 19 September 2006, 9:30am - 4:30pm, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. Rolf Hapel, Library Director, Aarhus Public Libraries, Denmark, will give the keynote address. Aarhus Public Libraries won the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 'Access to Learning' Award in 2004. Plus seven presentations on outstanding public library services and programs from around Australia, panel discussions and Q and A sessions. Forum delegates will vote for the Delegates Choice Award for the best project presented on the day.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/committees/public.libraries/stars.html

Australian Committee on Cataloguing Seminar 18 September 2006


Registrations for 'Beyond the OPAC: future directions for Web-based catalogues' are now open. The seminar, a Click 06 satellite event, will be held from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, 18 September 2006 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. It is for all librarians and those interested in how to take the Web-based catalogue into the next stages. Registration fees are $125.00 (ALIA student members), $180.00 (ALIA members/Students) and $240.00 (Non-members), includes meals. Registration and sponsorship inquiries: e-mail the Event Manager at ALIA [jane.hardy@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address)]. Full details, including the program and a registration form, are available on the link below.

http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/acocseminar2006.html

Library and Information Week CAVAL competition winners


Thank you to everyone who registered for a CAVAL Training course during LIW 2006. CAVAL congratulates Karin Medew, QUT Caboolture Campus (Queensland) and Aaron Tunn, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Victoria) as the lucky winners of the Guy St Clair Master Class Competition. Karin and Aaron will each receive a free guest place at a Guy St Clair 'Knowledge Services Master Class' in September.

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/
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National Simultaneous Storytime 2006


Friday 1 September is approaching fast. Plan your participation in NSS 2006 with some ideas from the webpage. This is a great opportunity to involve parents, grandparents, the press and others at your library and enjoy the occasion. NSS highlights the importance of reading and literacy in children, and demonstrates that this is a fun experience. 'Goodnight, me' by Andrew Daddo (illustrated by Emma Quay) will be the basis of a great morning at your library.

http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/storytime/2006/
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Interest rate rises causing angst? Offset them through your ALIA membership


Rising interest rates may be offset thanks to your ALIA membership. Members can save thousands and years off their mortgage with special home loan packages incorporating interest rate discounts and waived fees. Don't wait, find out how your ALIA membership can help you offset the interest rate rises by calling 1300 853 352 or go to the website and click through the links for details.

http://www.alia.org.au/membership.benefits/affinity.html

ALIA National Advisory Congress 2006


The regional meetings schedule is now available. As has been the case for the past three years the 2006 NAC will focus on celebrating the successes of the association, its groups and members. Regional meetings will be held in July-August. All regional meetings are invited to select someone from the meeting to attend the ALIA NAC at Click06 in Perth. If you have any questions or would like further information about the NAC please go to the website, or e-mail [georgina.dale@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address)] or ph 02 6215 8229.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/nac/2006/

Australian Copyright Council training seminars


The ACC offers a comprehensive range of services: copyright information and advice, an annual training program and publications. In 2006 the ACC will offer library-specific sessions. Education, government, websites and galleries and museums will also have specialist training. Sessions will be held in most state capitals. Training in Sydney, for example, will be in late July. For the full schedule and bookings, check the website, or call 02 9699 3247. Library sessions cover copying for clients, the internet and clients, collecting institutions and copyright, plus a session on managing digital licences.

http://www.copyright.org.au

Internet Librarian International 2006: Conference program now published


The conference programme for Internet Librarian International 2006 (London, on 16-17 October) is now published. The conference's dual themes - discovering new resources and demystifying new technology - directly reflect the concerns of information professionals worldwide. Danny Quah of the London School of Economics is the opening keynote speaker. A range of master classes, panel discussions, formal speeches and networking opportunities, this is a 'unique educational opportunity for all those who need to find new resources and understand new technology'. Read the full program and register here.

http://www.internet-librarian.com/index.shtml

NFC Europe 2006: Call for papers: June 30, 2006


Near Field Communications Europe 2006 will be held 11-12 October 2006, Frankfurt, Germany. More information at http://www.scievents.com/nfceu06/. The committee is now accepting on-line presentation proposals. E-mailed submissions will not be considered. Speaking Submissions for existing sessions, when posted, can be made via the on-line form as well. All proposals must be submitted using this on-line form.

http://www.shorecliffcommunications.com/NFCeu06/default.asp?showid=R040&inf

First Pharma-Bio-Med European Conference and Exposition


Announcing the new conference for pharma, bio and medical information professionals, 12-15 November 2006, in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference will focus on the role of the information professional through all stages of a drug's progression, from discovery research, through pre-clinical assessment, clinical, regulatory, safety, post-marketing surveillance, and business and competitor information. Papers have been invited from information practitioners within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical and health sciences fields to address unique challenges and best practice solutions in pharma-bio-med information.

http://www.pharma-bio-med.com

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