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

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Online Content and Regulation Reference Group: nominee wanted!


Interested ALIA members from the public library sector are invited to nominate to fill a vacancy on the Online Content and Regulation Reference Group. The Reference Group advises the Board of Directors on policy and other matters relating to regulation of and access to the internet and online content and contributes to ALIA's advocacy on public library internet services and filtering software. It will also be co-ordinating ALIA's response to the review of federal privacy legislation. Nominations will close on Friday 8 September 2006. For details of how to nominate please contact Susan Magnay, susan.magnay@alia.org.au.nospam, ph 02 6215 8225.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/committees/content.regulations/

John Levett retires at the end of 2006


We celebrate the work John Levett has done for ALJ. John has been editor not once, but twice, from 1981 to 1991 and from 1995 to the present. He has continued the journal's tradition of encouraging new writers to spread their wings, enabling the development of both professionals and a professional literature. He has made ALJ a reflection of both the scholarly and the practice-based writing generated by the many sectors of the library and information profession. It is also a record of John's intellectual engagement in many areas and (like all good editors) of his idiosyncrasies. Many of his editorials have been read with relish, and his drive for the excellent rather than the faddish is well known. John, we wish you an existence free of deadlines and exigent authors, but still full of contacts with your many friends and colleagues. (A more formal farewell will be held later in the year.)

New editor for ALJ


ALIA is pleased to announce that Ian McCallum has accepted the editorship of our flagship publication, The Australian Library Journal (ALJ). Ian is widely known in the Australian library sector. He has been a member of ALIA since 1971, was President of the Association in 1986, and his contributions to the industry made him a worthy recipient of the Association's prestigious HCL Anderson Award for outstanding service to librarianship in 2002. He will produce his first issue of ALJ early in 2007.

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Subscribe now to the Australian Library Journal!


The ALJ is now in its 55th year of publication. It was founded in 1951, the year the Library Association of Australia (now ALIA) was begun. It has reflected and celebrated the changes and developments of the library and information profession, and we look forward to the next 55 years. The August 2006 issue will be out soon, and includes articles on the ASO's knowledge management standard, developing a telephone enquiry service and continuing professional development. To subscribe online, go to the subscription page and click through to the on-line shop or print out the order form.

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/subscriptions.html
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ALIA planning 2007


The Board of Directors is seeking comments from members on planning and priorities for ALIA for 2007. A discussion paper on ALIA planning 2007 is available, and members may comment by attending a regional National Advisory Congress meeting or by email or phone. You can also comment by completing our online survey form.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/planning/

Library stars: best of the best forum


'Library stars: best of the best', a one-day forum to be held on 19 September 2006 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, will showcase achievement and innovation in public libraries. Presented by the ALIA Public Libraries Reference Group, it is sponsored by Peter Pal Library Supplier and SirsiDynix. This is a satellite event for the 2006 ALIA Biennial Conference, CLICK06. Registration is not included with your conference registration; you must register separately. Numbers are limited, so please sign up as soon as possible. For the latest program details and to register:

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

Governance issues discussion


Members are encouraged to read the 'Proposal to change Governance arrangements: Issues paper - July 2006' and make comments at their regional National Advisory Congress meeting, or via governance@alia.org.au.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/nac/2006/
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National Simultaneous Storytime, Friday 1 September 2006


Has your library registered yet for National Simultaneous Storytime this year? It doesn't cost anything to register! We have lovely merchandise available for mailing now. Have some of the cute door hangers ready for 1 September. You can order via our online shop or download a form and fax it to us. And it's not just libraries - don't forget to let your local childcare centre or preschool know that it's on. Classroom teachers are also encouraged to read the book at 11am on 1 September. Last year over 38 000 children participated at 739 locations ... we hope that many more do so this year! All details are on our beautiful purple NSS website.

http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/storytime/

Deserts and desertion: landscape and escape


On 25-27 August, the National Library of Australia will host 60 local, national and international authors in more than 40 sessions as part of the fourth Canberra Readers' and Writers' Festival. The program promises everything a budding or established writer, enthusiastic and avid reader might need, including: conversations, readings, workshops, panel sessions, literary lunches, opening night parties, book launches and competitions. Writers include: Miles Franklin Award winner, Roger McDonald; Unaipon Award-winning author, Tara June Winch; Canadian Stuart McLean; bestselling Tahitian author, Celestine Hitiura Vaite; and poet, biographer and Editor of ABR, Peter Rose. For more information phone (02) 6262 9191 or go to:

http://www.actwriters.org.au/Festivals/festivals.htm
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Early Bird Closing for New Librarians Symposium 2006


Don't forget to register before October 6 if you want to take advantage of the Early Bird rates. Joan Frye Williams will be the International Keynote Speaker, exploring the ways new service models can help us meet our users' changing expectations. Proudly sponsored by the National Library of Australia.

http://conferences.alia.org.au/newlibrarian2006/

Health Insurance Offer


ALIA members and their families can feel 5% better off with quality private health insurance through Member Advantage Health. (Underwritten by the Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia). We can provide peace of mind and advice about the right cover for your lifestyle. Obtain cover for fillings, braces and all in hospital services - even broken arms. To discuss your health cover options, or to obtain a quote call Member Advantage services on 1300 853 352 or click through the links for more details at

http://www.alia.org.au/membership.benefits/affinity.html
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CLICK06 - ALIA 2006 Biennial Conference


We have your social life covered when you get to Perth... Tuesday: WA wines and roving entertainment at the Welcome Drinks. Wednesday: if you're a first-timer, get in soon to enjoy breakfast with others before the conference. Thursday: Hola Amigos! Enjoy pre-dinner margaritas at the Spanish-themed gala dinner, and dance the night away to the live band. Tea and coffee will get you kick-started every morning. Don't miss out on the fun at CLICK06! REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

http://conferences.alia.org.au/alia2006/registration_online.html

Don't forget... Car rental deals


You can choose between two special car rental deals! Available when renting with Europcar in Australia until 30 September 2006. Deal 1 - Discounted Car Rental Rates; Deal 2 - Great Rates and Reduced Insurance Liability. For more information call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352 or visit online.

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

Wendy Smith 1943-2006


Readers will be saddened to hear that Wendy Smith died recently in Western Australia. Wendy was Manager of Preservation Services at the National Library of Australia from the mid-80s. She was been a major contributor to the Conservation field over a long period of time, including lecturing in Paper Conservation at the University of Canberra Materials Conservation course. Wendy moved from the South Coast NSW to Western Australia late last year to be near her children and their families when she was diagnosed with bone cancer.

ALIA Health Libraries Australia - 2007 Symposium and call for nominations


ALIA Health Libraries Australia (HLA) will hold a health libraries symposium in Sydney on 2-3 February 2007 immediately after the Information Online conference. This will bring Australian health librarians together for the first time since the 2003 Adelaide conference. There will be a general meeting as well as a round table session on future directions. HLA is now calling for nominations to the Executive Committee with a view to a new Executive assuming office at the Symposium.

http://www.alia.org.au/groups/healthnat/

Rep wanted: Museums Australia subcommittee on access and disability


ALIA members working or interested in disability access and audience development are invited to submit an expression of interest in a two-year term as the ALIA representative on the Museums Australia subcommittee on access and disability. MA wants an ALIA-nominated representative who has experience and/or knowledge of issues related to access and disability. Please submit a brief CV and a 100-word statement of your qualifications to [sue.hutley@alia.org.au] by 31 August 2006. Museums Australia is fully committed to making our cultural organisations accessible to all people with disabilities and has requested for the committee. The subcommittee will make recommendations to the Museums Australia Policy Committee.

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