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aliaNEWS: November 2008
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inCite theme for January/February 2009: Public libraries

Contribute to your member magazine! January/February’s feature topic is 'Public libraries'. 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 9 January 2009 to incite@alia.org.au

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

Have you renewed your ALIA membership?

This year, ALIA emailed renewal notices to most of our members – have you received yours? If not, please let us know by contacting us on 1800 020 071 or email membership@alia.org.au. You can pay your ALIA membership fee via B-pay, cheque or credit card. Direct debit payment is also available for full or reduced fee paying members. Thinking about joining ALIA? See the website for information.

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

Contribute to the future of ALIA

All ALIA members will have received an email providing them access to the ALIA member survey. Developed in conjunction with Insync Surveys, information gathered from this survey will enable the ALIA Board of Directors to make strategic decisions on services that support all members. By having your say in the future directions of ALIA, you will also be in the running to win a $500 prize. For more information, contact Robyn Ellard, Assistant Director: Member Services on 1800 020 071 or email robyn.ellard@alia.org.au.

ALIA Board of Directors - call for nominations

Nominations are called for ALIA Vice-president (President-elect) and two positions on the Board of Directors of ALIA as incorporated under Corporations Law. Nominations close at 5:00pm Wednesday 14th January 2009.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/elections/2009/

Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) of ALIA’s conferences 2011-2012

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is now inviting tender submissions as the PCO of ALIA’s national conferences and events for 2011-2012. This is an open tender and we encourage event companies who are involved in conference and event management to submit a proposal if their company meets all the criteria as set out in the tender document. To access the tender document, please visit:

http://conferences.alia.org.au/conference.resources/

The ALIA PD Scheme audit

The PD Scheme audit is starting soon. Selection for participation in the audit is completely random and will involve 10% of the PD Scheme registrants. All members selected to participate in the 2007-2008 audit will be required to provide a record of PD activities as per the requirements of the scheme. Please direct your enquiries regarding this audit to the ALIA PD Officer by email pd@alia.org.au or phone 02 6215 8222.

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/scheme/audit.html

4th ALIA New Librarians Symposium – there is still time to register!

pic In December 2008, over 250 delegates from around Australia and beyond will converge onto Melbourne for a 2-day symposium addressing the challenges that new library and information professionals encounter. The theme for this year’s symposium is Breaking Barriers and will feature an inspiring program of high-profile keynote speakers, including Mark Pesce, Elaina Norlin, Erik Boekesteijn & Jaap Van De Geer, Sherman Young, and Janette Wright.

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

ALIA Information Online - register now !

pic ALIA Information Online will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney from 20 to 22 January 2009 with a number of engaging satellite events available from 19 to Friday 23 January.The trade exhibition has grown to become the largest event of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region and showcases a diverse range of exhibitors and the 2009 conference is no exception.

http://www.information-online.com.au/

ALIA 2009 National Library and Information Technicians Conference - call for papers

pic The organising committee invites you to submit conference papers, tutorials and interactive workshop presentations that fit within the daily themes of Technology, Technique, Unique. The conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre 15-18 September 2009.

For details on how to submit your paper, visit: http://conferences.alia.org.au/libtec2009/speakers.php

ALIA scholarships for attending RAILS5

ALIA is offering two $1500 scholarships to assist with travel and accommodation expenses for attending RAILS5 in Sydney on 23 January 2009. One scholarship will be awarded to a recently-appointed academic or postgraduate student in LIS or a related field. The other will be awarded to an early career information professional. In both cases, acceptance of a refereed paper for presentation would be a prerequisite for eligibility. You must also be a current financial member of ALIA. If you wish to be considered for either scholarship, please include a brief supporting statement and curriculum vitae with your paper submission.

http://www.communication.uts.edu.au/conferences/rails/

RAILS5 – call for papers extended

RAILS5 (Research Applications in Information & Library Studies Conference) will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney on Friday, January 23, 2009, as a satellite event to ALIA Information Online Conference. The call for both refereed papers and short presentations has been extended to 17 November 2008. The RAILS conference aims to bring together practitioners, educators and researchers in the fields of librarianship, information management and knowledge management. New researchers are particularly encouraged to attend the conference, and to submit papers or abstracts for short presentations.

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

Broadband, libraries and the creation of Australian digital culture – 18 November

This one-day seminar is jointly supported by ALIA, Charles Sturt University and the National Library of Australia. It will focus on Australia’s digital culture and possible digital futures for Australia’s libraries within this context. Tuesday 18th November 2008, National Library of Australia. Register by 10 November.

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/

ALIA/RMAA (Canberra) – learn over breakfast, 13 November

ALIA/RMAA Joint Breakfast Series presents Margy Burn, Assistant Director-General, Australian Collections and Reader Service, National Library of Australia, on At the crossroads? Musings on the challenge of change. PD category: Informal learning activities (1 point). $45 for ALIA members (a saving of $20 on the non-member rate!)

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/workshops/ACT.joint.breafkast.pdf

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Summer Reading Club: 1 December 2008–15 February 2009

The official Summer Reading Club website will be available from early November. Register now and have your library listed on the Summer Reading Club participants’ page for parents and children to access. By registering your library you will also receive all the latest updates regarding the program.

http://www.summerreadingclub.org.au

Regional Telecommunications Review report: Framework for the Future

The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee presented its report, Framework for the Future, to the Australian Government on 5 September 2008.

http://www.rtirc.gov.au/home/Report

Review of the Australian Government's use of ICT

The report by Sir Peter Gershon has been released. It provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of a wide range of issues affecting the Government’s use and management of ICT, and also outlines a staged plan for the implementation of recommendations.

http://www.finance.gov.au/publications/ict-review/

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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

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