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Welcome to the September 2006 edition of aliaNEWS, this issue updates you on industry events, publications and professional development, both in ALIA and the LIS sector.

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National Simultaneous Storytime 2006: what a great day!


Your feedback will make it even better in 2007. We would really appreciate it if libraries who participated could please fill out the feedback form, now linked from the NSS site. Suggest a book for 2007!

http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/storytime/2006/feedback.form.html

Expressions of interest: Negotiating e-licences workshop


ALIA invites expressions of interest for the development and delivery of a workshop on 'Negotiating e-licences'. The closing date for proposals is COB 20 October 2006. If you are a training provider and interested in submitting a proposal, please go to our website and follow the links to the workshop brief (the brief will be available from Wednesday 20 September 2006). For more information please contact Susan Magnay (susan.magnay@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address), ph: 02 6215 8225)

Information Online 2007: update


pic The Information Online 2007 registration brochure will be ready shortly, but in the meantime, registration details are on our website at the link below. Early Bird registrations close on 17 November 2006.

http://www.information-online.com.au/index.php?pagename=Registration%20Info

RAILS2 proceedings now available


The online version of the proceedings of the Research Applications in Information and Library Studies seminar (RAILS 2) held in September 2005 is now available on the Centre for Information Studies' website. The CIS is doing a small print run, copies should be available in the near future: contact cis@csu.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address). The online version can be accessed at the following link.

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/sciagr/sis/CIS/epubs/RAILS2.htm

NLS2006 update


pic The New Librarians' Symposium welcomes Southern Scene, our newest sponsor. Our full program is now available on the website! Early Bird registration closes 6 October. Having problems scraping the cash together to get to NLS2006? Wanna come for free? Enter our latest competition, and the kind people at the Information and Knowledge Management Program at the University of Technology, Sydney, could be paying your registration. Generous, huh? All entries will go onto our website, so if this will be your first (or even your third!) conference, make sure you look here. Entries close 22nd September, so hurry.

http://conferences.alia.org.au/newlibrarian2006/news.php#sep7

Professional car buying service for ALIA members


pic Don't you wish it wasn't such a hassle to purchase a car? No time before work, not practical on the weekend; truth is, there are so many better things to do with your free time! Now you can save time and money with the Member Advantage Car Buying Service, all you need to do is call them with the make and model of the vehicle you require. They will also organise the paperwork, test drives and find you the best discounted price. If you are ready to purchase your new vehicle, please call 1300 887 588 or visit online.

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

Lashlie awarded NZ Booksellers' Choice


He'll Be OK: Growing gorgeous boys into good men by Celia Lashlie, published by HarperCollins New Zealand, has won the Booksellers Choice Award. New Zealand booksellers were asked to vote for the book they most enjoyed selling this year and Celia Lashlie's outstanding book was a clear and popular winner with over 50 per cent of votes.

WA librarian awarded ALIA Fellowship


pic Imogen Garner, University Librarian at Curtin University of Technology, has been awarded an ALIA Fellowship. Fellowships are not easily gained: ALIA and the profession congratulate Imogen on her award. She will be presented with the fellowship at Click06, ALIA's biennial conference, being held 19-22 September, in Perth.

http://www.alia.org.au/awards/fellowships/

ALIA governance changes


The ALIA Board has given considerable attention to the governance issues this year as part of a review of our organisation. The directors have identified five changes and one implementation issue that, if made, they believe will lead to improvements in the operation of the Board and ALIA. A paper has been prepared on the proposed changes. Members are encouraged to read this paper, think about the changes and comment, at meetings or by e-mail to governance@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address). The paper is now available online.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/nac/2006/2006.governance.issues.paper.pdf

19 - 22 September 2006 CLICK06


Now running at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Perth, Western Australia. What will CLICK with you? The program has something for everyone. Abstracts now available on the web: the next best thing to being there is reading about it!

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

Southern Currents - Law librarians' conference


This conference is being held at the Law School of the University of Melbourne, 27-29 September. Participants will explore the theme of currents: the legal, geographical and technological currents that connect us across the Tasman, around the Pacific, and throughout the world. Local and international speakers, sponsors and delegates will create a memorable event that will be the platform for inspirational and informative dialogue. Contact Amanda Surrey Amanda.surrey@bhpBiliton.com.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) or Anne Paton anne.paton@phillipsfox.com.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address).

http://southerncurrents.nzlla.org.nz/

'Connections and Conversations: Archives at Work', 18-21 October


The Australian Society of Archivists Conference, "Connections and Conversations: Archives at Work" will be held in Port Macquarie, NSW, from 18-21 October. Find professional renewal, the latest on digitisation initiatives around the country, and practical recordkeeping advice. An updated program is now available online.

http://www.archivists.org.au/events/conf2006/2006Conf.html

Library Books for East Timor Trivia Night - 6 October


pic Preparations are well under way for the 3rd Library Books for East Timor Trivia Night, on Friday 6 October 2006. Library Books for East Timor now has a website - please follow the link and explore.

http://www.librarybooksforeasttimor.org.au

A health fund with a difference


pic Join Member Advantage Health and you will be eligible for the following key benefits: Full benefit continuity when transferring from another health fund [conditions apply, see website or ask a consultant]; 5 per cent discount off current HCF products; day surgery excess waived with all Hospital covers [conditions apply, see website or ask a consultant]. Not sure which HCF cover best suits you? Call one of the Member Advantage consultants on 1300 853 352 or go to our site and click through the links for details.

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

Tour the new SA Federal Court Library


We've all seen the new and unique building. Now come and see the library. The tour will be conducted by the Manager, Library and Information Services SA & NT, Georgia Livissianos, on Tuesday 10th October, 5:30 - 6:30pm. The tour will be followed by dinner nearby for those interested (Venue to be announced). Numbers are limited so book early. RSVP to Mary O'Connor on (08) 8302 2497 or e-mail: Mary.O'Connor@unisa.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address).

Seeking back issues of ALJ


Shy and retiring editor seeks to acquire a run of The Australian Library Journal: also a set of the 1933 thirteen volume Oxford English Dictionary. If any library is considering the de-accession of either of these items, could they please contact John Levett. Phone (03) 6292 1699, or e-mail jlevett@southcom.com.au (please remove '.nospam' from address).

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