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Welcome to aliaNEWS for March 2007. aliaNEWS updates you on industry events, publications and professional development, both in ALIA and the LIS sector. Forward this mail to anyone who may be interested. New readers are welcome to subscribe (http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliaNEWS/), and all our list members are encouraged to send in their comments: see 'Feedback' at the end of this newsletter.

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Report from the Board meeting

The report of the ALIA Board meeting held on 12 March is now available from the website.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/board/reports/

Revision of e-list guidelines


The Board discussed the revision of e-list guidelines. Revised policy will be developed considering member views and will have a consultation period with members before finalisation. There is still time to provide feedback on ALIA e-list guidelines. The deadline for feedback is Friday 30th March 2007. Forward your comments to rachael.browning@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) or to david.pruss@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address).

ALIA AGM notice


pic The 2007 annual general meeting will be held at the National Library of Australia in Canberra at 6:00pm on Tuesday 15 May 2007. Click on the AGM link at

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

ALIA elections 2007


The ballot papers for the 2007 election of the ALIA Vice-president and of two members of the Board of Directors are due back to the ALIA National Office by 5:00pm (AEST), Wednesday 11 April 2007. For more information click on the link at

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

Negotiating e-licences workshop


Coming your way soon: Brisbane workshop on Wednesday 28 March and in Sydney on Friday 30 March. Presented by CAVAL in partnership with ALIA... with special rates for ALIA members, including special packages for staff of Institutional members! Designed for library and information professionals in all library sectors who are facing increasing challenges and complexities in acquiring and licensing electronic content. Brisbane and Sydney libraries register now! Full details of costs and the program available from training@caval.edu.au, ph 61 3 9450 5508, or pd@alia.org.au, ph 61 2 6215 8216. Register online at

http://training.caval.edu.au/pdt/show_course.php?CID=217

Get ready for Library and Information Week 2007


Library and Information Week, 21-27 May 2007, is our chance to communicate and promote the tremendous contribution libraries and information services and information professionals make to educate, inform and entertain all Australians. LIW promotional materials this year include two colourful posters: one has been designed for public, TAFE and university libraries; the second one is aimed at special libraries. Other merchandise includes bookmarks, balloons, wristbands (limited stock) and new this year are delightful book journals. The order form will be available in the last week of March on our website. So prepare to celebrate... LIW is coming! http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/liw/

ALIA's first PD opportunity online


A great PD opportunity online: at your own pace, in your own space. This FOLIOZ online course, presented by ALIA and ScHARR, will give you everything you need to know about designing, delivering and evaluating a successful information skills training course. $165 ALIA members, non-members $265. Institutional members of ALIA get special discounts too. Stop press: Sorry, course full! Did you miss the 1st offering? Please contact Jill Yvanovich at ALIA by e-mail or ph 02 6215 8216 to be placed on waiting list for the second. Need more information?

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/workshops/form.html

Australian Copyright Council 2007 training program


Copyright for Libraries and Archives seminars 2007. Naturally, where relevant, training will refer to the new (December 2006) changes to the law. 17 May: Melbourne. 2 Aug: Sydney. 6 Sept: Perth. 25 Oct: Brisbane. 29 Nov: Adelaide. The ACC can generally only visit each state once in any year. Detailed information is available on our website, along with booking forms.

http://www.copyright.org.au/training

Library Lovers Day: not just the public libraries!


pic We are really pleased about the wide spectrum of libraries that got right into the spirit of Library Lovers Day events. We have had some terrific feedback about activities on 14 February. But we want more! Tell us about your exciting, popular and innovative ideas, plus any suggestions for making the event better next year. The feedback form is on the Library Lovers website:

http://www.librarylovers.org.au

Innovative Ideas Forum 2007


The NLA is hosting an Innovative Ideas Forum again in 2007. Last year's event was received very enthusiastically, and the 2007 program aims to inform and challenge you in a similar way. It's on April 19 at the National Library. Registration is essential, but there is no charge for attendance. Please register early to avoid missing out! The home page for the 2007 event is given below, link to the program and registration form from there.

http://www.nla.gov.au/initiatives/meetings/iif07hm.html

Key Forums partnership events with ALIA


Newsflash! ALIA has brokered a partnership agreement with Key Forums to help information management professionals with responsibility for intranet development, internal communications, shared services and human resources develop vital skills and knowledge. The early bird rate never ends - all ALIA members can take advantage of the 15% discount for any upcoming events (the discount can't be used in conjunction with any other discounts which Key Forums may be offering.) Visit the website for a full list of upcoming events or contact Jill Yvanovich at ALIA with any queries. E-mail pd@alia.org.au or ph 02 6215 8216.

http://www.keyforums.com.au/events.aspx

Insurance: are you getting the best value?


pic Are you planning a trip? Just bought a car or purchased a new home? Or want to protect your income? Whatever the reason, you have access to Member Advantage's fantastic insurance solutions. Choose from Travel, Car, Income Protection, Home & Contents, Life and Professional Indemnity insurance. Visit our website to view our insurance covers or call 1300 853 352 for friendly assistance.

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

Books Alive


pic This year's Books Alive campaign begins on Wednesday 25 July and finishes on Friday 31 August 2007. This year's gift book is a new biography The Ballad of Les Darcy by Peter FitzSimons. FREE to libraries: The 2007 Books Alive Great Read Guide and poster packs are available. Libraries may arrange an author visit during the campaign. An e-mail update service for libraries is offered: register on the Books Alive website.

http://www.booksalive.com.au/

Colin Simpson Memorial Lecture, 31 March


The Australian Society of Authors will present the Annual Colin Simpson Memorial Lecture at 11.30 am on 31 March. Location: Redfern Town Hall, Pitt Street, Redfern. ASA members and members of the public are welcome to hear authors Chris Masters and Neil Chenoweth talk about influence and power in Australia. Admission free, but places limited. Colin Simpson worked on the implementation of Public Lending Right in Australia. PLR currently distributes over $6 million to Australian literary creators. To book your place call the ASA office now on 02 93180877.

Libs for Africa update


You have responded wonderfully to our call to help African librarians go to IFLA. The fund is now almost $6000 and we have pledges of another $1000: enough for more than ten librarians to attend the conference. One full registration was generously donated by the Friends of Ipswich Library Service and the National Library of Australia.

http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/africa

Towards a Knowledge Commons: conference


As part of the joint Monash University and the Victorian Association of TAFE Libraries research project 'Towards a Knowledge Commons: Modelling a transformation of library services and information resource provision in the Vocational Education Sector' a search conference will be held on Monday 2 April at William Angliss Institute of TAFE, Conference Centre. It will provide a forum for a collaborative approach to knowledge sharing and knowledge production in examining the provision of library and information resources within this sector for the future. To attend, or for further information, contact Zita Youens at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. zitay@holmesglen.vic.edu.au

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