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To our regular readers: welcome back to aliaNEWS in 2007. The latest issue updates you on industry events, publications and professional development, both in ALIA and the LIS sector. New readers are also welcome, and all our list members are encouraged to send in their comments: see 'Feedback' at the end of this issue.

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Nominees for ALIA Board positions

pic The following members have been nominated to stand for the ALIA Board of Directors election in 2007. Vice-president/President-elect: Kevin Dudeney, Derek Whitehead. Board of Directors (2 positions): Margaret Allen, Graham Black, Damian Lodge, Richard Sayers, Kate Watson. Ballot papers will be included in the March issue of inCite magazine and are due by 5:00pm AEST on Wednesday 11 April 2007. Candidate's statements and further details on ALIA election procedures can now be found at

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/elections/2007/

Senior positions at ALIA national office advertised


Two senior positions within ALIA National Office - Assistant Director: Strategy and Advocacy and Assistant Director: Member Services - have now been advertised on the ALIA website. Enquiries relating to the positions can be directed to Sue Hutley on 02 6215 8215 or e-mail sue.hutley@alia.org.au.

http://www.alia.org.au/employment/vacancies/

Review of ALIA policy statements


Member contributions sought by 1 March 2007 to the review of three policy statements: Core Values, Free Access to Information, Professional Conduct. More information and the statements at

http://www.alia.org.au/members-only/policies/review.seminal.html?realm=10?

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Australian @ your library themes for 2007


The @ your library campaigns for the first half of 2007 are 'Library Lovers Day' and 'Connect', February; 'Environment', March; 'Holiday Fun' and 'Food', April; 'Law', May; 'Drug Information', June. The aim of the campaign is to promote the value of libraries and librarians and to showcase the unique and vital roles played by public, school, academic and special libraries worldwide.

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

Life on the road is now very comfortable for ALIA members


pic ALIA members are entitled to low corporate and leisure car rental rates through Europcar. These are available all year round in Australia and New Zealand. ALIA members also enjoy automatically reduced damage liability excess (for passenger vehicles only). For a quote or to book a vehicle call the Europcar on 1300 555 242 and quote the ALIA corporate number CCC10712 to receive your special rates. Alternatively, you can get an online quote from

http://www.member-advantage.com/alia

Special libraries award now open for nominations


Special Libraries Association Information Professional of the Year: nominations close 11 May. Nominations and inquiries should be e-mailed to the past president of the SLA's ANZ chapter, Marie McKenzie, at mckenzieinfo@aapt.net.au.

Award for innovation in libraries


The SirsiDynix Building Better Communities Awards program is now open to their client libraries world-wide. Six awards, worth Au$13 000 each, will recognise innovative use of technology to improve the experience of library users. Nominations close 16 April and should be submitted online at

http://www.sirsidynix.com/awards

CCA conservation/preservation showcase


The Collections Council has launched an online Conservation/Preservation Showcase to raise awareness of conservation and preservation in Australia. The Showcase seeks to represent all four of the major collecting domains -- archives, galleries, libraries and museums -- as well as historical societies, indigenous keeping places and interpretation centres. The target audiences include the collections sector, and the broader community.

http://www.collectionscouncil.com.au/

The indexing life


Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers Conference, Melbourne, 15-17 March 2007. Five workshops will be held 15 March 2007. Registrations for workshops can be made through the conference registration form available on the website (URL below) or separately by e-mail to the Conference Organizing Committee, conference@aussi.org.au or by post to ANZSI 2007 Conference, PO Box 4022, Auburn South Vic 3122.

http://www.aussi.org/conferences/2007/index.htm

Writing the story of the future seminar, Adelaide


The Australia Council for the Arts invites you to a one-day seminar exploring a universe in which the book is a game without buttons. Join acclaimed US collaborators in new media for an exciting discussion of how digital media are transforming storytelling. Writing the Story of the Future is part of a new Australia Council and AFTRS initiative that will host developmental workshops and a LAMP residential workshop in 2007. For more information and registration, visit

http://www.ozco.gov.au/storyofthefuture/

Lock in your rate and $ave


pic Through ALIA and HCF you can lock in your private health insurance rate for the year and save, by joining and paying a 12 month contribution by 28th February 2007. Contributions paid in advance are generally protected against any increase that a fund may experience until the next payment is due, usually in the next 12-month period. Health funds generally have one opportunity per year to change their rates, and that time is nearly here. Member Advantage Health gives you access to up to 5% discount off approved rates through HCF. Call Member Advantage Health on 1300 853 352 or, for current rates, log on to

http://www.member-advantage.com/alia

Applications open for state library fellowships


The annual State Library of Victoria Creative Fellowships are now open to Australian writers, academics, artists, composers and researchers. The program encourages scholarly, literary and creative use of the Library's rich collections. Applicants are encouraged to attend a general information evening to discuss proposals before they are submitted. This will be held on Monday 26 February 2007 from 6:00pm in the State Library's Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3, La Trobe Street, Melbourne. Applications close Friday 30 March 2007. Fellowship recipients will be announced in July. Forms can be obtained on the State Library website.

http://www.slv.vic.gov.au

Understanding the publishing industry


The Society of Editors (Victoria) Inc. and the Victorian Writers' Centre will present this seminar with Bob Sessions on Monday 26 February, 6:30-8:00pm at the Victorian Writers' Centre, 1st Floor, Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Cost is $25, VWC & SocEd members $15/$12. Bookings are essential, call the Victorian Writers Centre. 03 9654 9068

Redeveloped 'fight flu' website launched


The National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) has launched the redeveloped Fight Flu website today as part of their campaign to increase influenza vaccinations in health care workers and at risk groups under 65. The website contains a resource section which has copies of the campaign cartoons, banners and posters.

http://www.fightflu.com.au

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