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aliaNEWS 18 October 2007
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ALIA Boardroom Bound

Have you thought about nominating for the ALIA board but wasn't entirely sure what would be involved or how to go about it? Boardroom Bound, ALIA's board succession planning programme, is here to help. It will provide the opportunity for members to learn about the function of the ALIA Board and the role of the board director. It will also provide the means for ALIA members who have an interest in pursuing a future appointment to the board to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies in this area. The ultimate aim of the succession plan is to increase the number of high quality ALIA members available for board nomination.

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

ALIA draft Conference Manual - Teleconference Tues 23 October

The ALIA Conferences Standing Committee invites all ALIA members who wish to comment on the draft conference manual to participate in a teleconference at 2pm AEDST on Tuesday 23 October 2007. If you intend to participate, please RSVP to jane.hardy@alia.org.au. If you are unable to participate in the teleconference or prefer to provide written comments, the consultation period is open until 30 October 2007.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/committees/standing/conferences.html

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ALIA 2008 Biennial Conference - dreaming08

The ALIA 2008 Biennial Conference will be held in Alice Springs from 2-5 September 2008. The Call for Papers is now open. Start planning to attend the conference next year and stay longer to visit this exciting and unusual place! Alice Springs is an iconic location, the desert heart of the country, the red centre and a place that every Australian should visit during their lifetime. Take a camel trip out into the desert, sip champagne and watch a sunset turn the rock formations red, swim in the permanent waterholes or walk the Larapinta Track. The day following the conference, Saturday 6 September 2008, the Henley on Todd Regatta is being held - the event where eccentric locals race boats up the dry river bed.

http://www.alia2008.com/

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'The Librarians' blog

'The Librarians', a six-part ABC TV comedy, goes to air on 31 October 2007. ALIA now has a great new blog to facilitate discussion about the show. The blog is for musing about how the series portrays us, how other media portray us and how others see us and how we see ourselves. Comments are invited from anyone interested in the show.

For a synopsis and flyer: http://www.abc.net.au/abccontentsales/s2017580.htm

'The Librarians' Blog: http://www.alia.org.au/thelibrariansblog

National Advisory Congress teleconference with meeting representatives

The NAC teleconference with one representative from each meeting will consolidate regional meeting issues. It will be held on 30 October 2007 at 6pm AEDST. Enquiries to Robyn Ellard at robyn.ellard@alia.org.au or 02 6215 8250.

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

Australian School Libraries Research Project - survey available NOW

The ALIA/ASLA Policy Advisory Group in partnership with Edith Cowan University will be conducting The Australian School Libraries Research Project. This research comprises two online surveys to be conducted for three weeks beginning 5 October until 2 November 2007. The surveys aim to build an accurate snapshot of all school libraries in Australia in the areas of resource levels, budgets and personnel. Confidentiality of individual schools and personnel will be maintained and each school library in Australian is strongly encouraged to participate.

http://www.chs.ecu.edu.au/portals/ASLRP/index.php

International School Library Day 2007 - 22 October

The ninth International School Library Day will be held on Monday 22 October 2007. The theme is 'Learning: Powered by your school library'. The fourth Monday in October is always designated as International School Library Day. This special day was initiated by the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) as a focus for sharing of experiences among colleagues in the field of school librarianship around the world. One of the aims is to show the richness and variety of school library services in different countries, and the contribution that they make to their schools and communities.

http://www.iasl-online.org/events/isld/
Media Release: http://www.alia.org.au/media.room/
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Exclusive benefits and services for you through Member Advantage

The Australian Library and Information Association offers its members access to a range of outstanding savings on lifestyle and business products through Member Advantage. Member Advantage has specifically negotiated arrangements with many high profile suppliers. Utilise the benefits of membership. Health Insurance - save 5%; Car Hire - exclusive rates and package; Home loans - save on interest rates and fees; Qantas Club - corporate membership; Car buying service - fleet prices; Insurances - Professional Indemnity, Income Protection, Life, Travel, Car, House and Contents and many more. Visit the website to find out more or call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352.

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

inCite theme for December 2007 issue: Copyright and Web 2.0

Contribute to your member magazine! The December 2007 theme is Copyright and Web 2.0. Contributions on this theme or on other issues relating to library and information science are welcome. High resolution images are welcome too. Send your articles or items to the inCite editor at incite@alia.org.au. Deadline for December issue is 1 November 2007.

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/incite/

Dunn and Wilson Scholarship 2007

Congratulations to Rebecca Evans who was presented with the 2007 Dunn and Wilson Scholarship at the recent ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference. This biennial award gives library technicians the opportunity to undertake a project of relevance to their role in the profession. Rebecca's project 'Preserving our past to educate our future' aims to identify, collate and catalogue photographs and other information into an image database, thus collecting and preserving a history of library technicians that will provide a valuable resource not only for library technicians but for the wider library and information profession.

For previous scholarship reports, visit: http://www.alia.org.au/awards/dunn.wilson/recipients.html

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ALIA Turns 70!

The first meeting of our Association was held in Canberra on 20 August 1937. That means we're now 70! Thank you to all ALIA Volunteers and members for organising and attending 70th celebrations around Australia. Visit our webpages for our 'Celebrating 70 years' memories, "where in the world is the ALIA star" photos and our media release. This website will be updated regularly over the next few months, so please continue to share with us your memories and photos of ALIA.

http://www.alia.org.au/alia70/

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Christmas shopping: ALIA book journals and shopping bags

Here are some great gift ideas for Christmas! Our fabulous book journals would make a wonderful small gift (or stocking stuffer) for family, friends, clients, staff, book club members etc. And while you are at it, why not buy a few of our bright red shopping bags with @ your library in five languages? The shopping bags are practical and eco-friendly too. Consider using these items as prizes for your Christmas party! Buy conveniently using our online shop.

http://shop.alia.org.au/

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Purchase of Uniting a Profession

The ALIA publication, Uniting a profession: the Australian Institute of Librarians 1937-1949 by Jean P Whyte and David J Jones, was launched on 27 September 2007. Buy your own copy now on our online shop.

http://shop.alia.org.au/StoreFront.aspx

Youth Cyber Safety Seminar Series - November and December 2007

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) invites you to join leading Australian adolescent psychologist, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg to explore youth cyber safety issues including: why Cyberia is a legitimate world, and how today's youth live in it; the shortcomings of existing solutions and structures; common problems and practical solutions for your organization, and case studies and resources which illuminate and demystify core issues. SPECIAL 10% discount on registration fees for ALIA and ASLA members

For seminar locations, cost and registration, visit
http://www.acer.edu.au/cybersafetyreward/

Library Lovers Day 2008

Mark this date in your calendar now! After a very successful event this year, we will be celebrating Library Lovers Day again next year on Thursday 14 February 2008. Get ready for some loving (of our libraries of course).

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