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aliaNEWS: JULY 2008
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inCite theme for September 2008 issue: Library Studies overview, Freedom of Information

Contribute to your member magazine! September’s feature topic is ‘Library Studies overview, Freedom of Information’. Contributions on this theme or on other issues relating to library and information services are welcome. High resolution images are also encouraged. Send your articles by 4 August to incite@alia.org.au

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

Meet the ALIA Board

ALIA’s Board of Directors will be in Brisbane on July 14 to meet and chat.
Venue: State Library of Queensland, Boardroom, Level 5
Date: Monday July 14 2008
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
RSVP Helen Wheeldon helen.wheeldon@alia.org.au by Monday July 7 2008

Your Voice: National Advisory Congress

Help to shape the future of your Association or just come along and find out more about ALIA at the National Advisory Congress. The 2008 NAC will focus on one of ALIA's 2009 priorities - Professional Development, while also reviewing the outcomes of the Education and Workforce Summit and celebrate the successes of the Association, its groups and members.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/nac/2008/

ALIA membership renewals NOW DUE

Renew your ALIA membership by the 18 July 2008 and be in the draw to win one of 25 ALIA Packs. Renewing your membership supports the Association that supports you and our industry. It’s being a member of ALIA that puts you at the forefront of our profession. Contact us on membership@alia.org.au Permit number (ACT) TP 08/02603.

For information on our 08/09 membership fees, visit http://www.alia.org.au/membership.benefits/fees.html

Joint Parliamentary Committee Inquiry - extension for submissions

ALIA will be making a submission to the Inquiry into the Impact of the Efficiency Dividend on Small Agencies. The National Library of Australia is one of these agencies. If ALIA members wish to contribute, please email jane.hardy@alia.org.au by Tuesday 15 July 2008.

http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jpaa/efficdiv/tor.htm

ALIA survey of internet access in public libraries 2008

ALIA is conducting a survey on internet access in public libraries. ALIA’s participation on the Cyber-Safety Consultative Working Group and the establishment of a Joint Parliamentary Standing Committee to investigate and report on cyber-safety issues makes the 2008 survey of particular importance. The survey is now available on our website and must be completed by Monday July 14 2008.

http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/internet.access

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ALIA 2008 Biennial Conference – Earlybird registration closes 18 July 2008

Have you registered and booked accommodation yet for the ALIA 2008 Biennial Conference in Alice Springs from 2-5 September 2008? The conference program is now available on the conference website and the conference together with the satellite events offer something for many sectors including health, public, school and academic libraries. Earlybird registrations close Friday 18 July.

http://www.alia2008.com/

Library stars: best of the best - 2 September 2008, register now!

This one-day forum will showcase libraries, projects and successes and will recognise outstanding achievements in the public library sector and inspire public library practitioners. The keynote speaker is Inga Lunden, Director of the Stockholm Public Library.

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

Registrations are open for the Health Librarian PD day at dreaming08

Join us in Alice Springs on Tuesday 2 September 2008 where ALIA Health Libraries Australia will host a professional development day and a health library specific stream during the ALIA dreaming08 Biennial Conference. The focus of the PD Day will be on future and strategic issues health librarians need to plan for and address. Keynote speakers will provide the big picture context and provoke attendees by asking the hard questions.

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

RDA: next generation cataloguing standard - Powerhouse Museum, Sydney

This full-day seminar on Friday 24 October 2008 will be ACOC's main professional development event for 2008 and will be of interest to all librarians, especially cataloguers and metadata creators. The seminar will aim to answer your questions about RDA and its implementation in Australia and will feature a keynote address by Deirdre Kiorgaard, Chair, Joint Steering Committee for the Development of RDA.

http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/acocseminar2008.html

4th ALIA New Librarians Symposium – Registration now open

NLS4 will be held from 5-6 December 2008 at CQ Functions in Melbourne. The program is built around the theme of "Breaking Barriers", challenging delegates to look beyond the barriers they face in their career and workplace.

http://conferences.alia.org.au/newlibrarian2008/

ALIA Education and Workforce Summit 2008

A progress report is available on the NAC website and the Education and Workforce Summit website. Link in to one of those locations for the report, and turn up at one of the NAC meetings to have your say and make your contribution to the process.

NAC website: http://www.alia.org.au/governance/nac/
Summit website: http://www.alia.org.au/education/summit08/

New information pack promotes safe internet use

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released an information pack designed to assist library staff in promoting safe and positive internet experiences in public libraries, particularly for children. The pack will be delivered to every public library in Australia in July.

http://www.acma.gov.au/libraries

Summer Reading Club 08/09

The dates of this year's Summer Reading Club are 1 December 2008 to 15 February 2009. The theme focuses on sports and the slogan is: Get in the game, READ! The Summer Reading Club includes promotional posters, reading records, puzzles, activities, reading incentives, a website and a library manual - everything a library needs to run the program. Orders will open in July.

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

Collections characters and communities - call for papers

The Centre for the Book at Monash University and Mechanics’ Institutes of Victoria are joint organisers of the Ninth Australian Library History Conference, to be held at the Prahran campus of Swinburne University from Thursday 25 June to Saturday 27 June 2009. Abstracts should be received by September 2008 and forwarded to

centre.forthe.book@arts.monash.edu.au

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Exclusive benefits and services for you through Member Advantage

ALIA 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 that include: 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 or call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352.

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

PD opportunities

For a listing of this month’s PD opportunities, visit the online event listing.

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

Webb’s Blog

Continue the discussion that our resident web wiz, Kerry Webb, begins in inCite or comment on something new that you have discovered.

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

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