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aliaNEWS: February 2009
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Happy New Year from ALIA!

Happy New Year! We hope you had a safe and happy festive season, and are looking forward to a brand new year. 2009 is starting out strongly here at ALIA, with a successful ALIA Information Online conference, and the popular Summer Reading Club Program. We have a new PD e-newsletter and a new PD and Careers Manager, the ALIA National Library and Information Technicians conference coming up, and IFLA in 2010. Check out our Recruit-a-Member opportunity and receive a discount on your renewal fee. And don't forget to tell us about your workplace or research, or let us know what you and your group are doing for inCite.

inCite theme for April 2009 issue: Multiculturalism

Contribute to your member magazine! March's feature topic is 'Multiculturalism'. 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 27 February 2009 to incite@alia.org.au. You can find all the 2009 themes and deadlines here:

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

inCite theme for May 2009 issue: Volunteers

Contribute to your member magazine! April’s feature topic is ‘Volunteers’. Contributions on this theme and stories of interest from individuals and libraries are welcome. Please include a high resolution photo if you have one. Send your articles by 30 March 2009 to incite@alia.org.au. You can find all the 2009 themes and deadlines here:

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

Thank you for contributing to the future of ALIA

The ALIA Board of Directors and staff wish to thank members for participating in the member survey. The results of the survey are available to members soon on http://www.alia.org.au/membersurvey2008/. ALIA also congratulates the winner of the $500 prize, Hanne Hoelaas, Orange NSW.

Safer Internet Day – 10 February 2009

The main objective of Safer Internet Day 2009 is to bring together relevant public and private stakeholders, in as many countries as possible, to raise awareness about safe and responsible use of new technologies especially among children and young people. In Australia, it is coordinated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

http://www.saferinternet.org

ALIA Public Libraries Summit – Thursday 26 March 2009

The Summit will invite the federal government to engage with ALIA, other library associations, and the public library associations and network around Australia, to develop a national agenda. Participants will be invited to attend. In addition to those invited to the Summit, all interested people and groups are invited to submit working papers. These papers must be submitted by Friday 27 February 2009.

http://www.alia.org.au/summit09

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

Introduce a new member to ALIA and receive a discount off your next renewal!

As an established personal member of ALIA, you understand the benefits associated with being a member of Australia's peak library and information body. ALIA's personal membership package can help you build that edge in today's challenging information environment and your friends and colleagues could benefit from gaining access to the same advantages. You now have a great opportunity to introduce them to ALIA and pick up 5% discount off your renewal in 2009/2010 for every new member you introduce. The more members you successfully introduce, the bigger the discount you receive off your 2009/2010 renewal.

For more information and resources visit http://www.alia.org.au/recruitmember/. This deal is available from 20 January to 27 February 2009. Terms and Conditions apply.

Date claimer 2009: half-Day workshops with Jenny Hale

Answering Selection Criteria: This half-Day workshop will let you in on the secrets of answering selection criteria and giving yourself the best possible start.

Interview Techniques: This half-Day workshop will help you prepare and present yourself in the best possible manner.

Dates: Sydney, Tuesday 12th May; Melbourne, Thursday 14th May; Hobart, Monday 18th May; Adelaide, Wednesday 20th May. Cost is $100 for members and only $85 for ALIA students, GST inclusive, for each half day. For the full day, cost is $180 for members and $160 for ALIA students. Non-members can attend as well for $240 for the full day and $130 for the half day. Contact Judy Brooker, ALIA Professional Development and Careers Manager.

judy.brooker@alia.or.au

Library Lovers Day – Saturday, 14th February 2009

pic It is less than 2 weeks to go until the most romantic day of the year for Library Lovers across Australia!

We have now sold out of the official Library Lovers Day stickers. But don't panic! You can print your own Library Lovers Day stickers from the Library Lovers Day website! There are also great ideas, logos and activities on the website to help you celebrate this special day. You also still have time to purchase the very popular 'I love books' range of merchandise from Southern Scene and 'eBook Readers' from DA Information Services to give to that someone special.

All this and more great ideas on the Library Lovers day website!

http://www.librarylovers.org.au/

Personal Development gets a monthly 'posting'

PD Postings, a monthly e-newsletter, provides quick and easy access to a range of online and face-to-face resources to build your professional knowledge. PD can be expensive and time consuming. Members want access to training they can undertake anywhere, any time, and on a tight budget. PD Postings gives ALIA members access to a wide variety of activities recognised under the ALIA PD Scheme, saving them time, money, and worry. Personal members can join the PD Scheme for free at.

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

Free Conference registration opportunity from ARK and ALIA – don't miss out

Adopting Robust Strategies for Digital Preservation – Harnessing measures to ensure longevity of electronic resources within the public sector. This two-day conference will examine these pressing digital preservation issues so that you can return to your office armed with strategies and techniques to implement in your organisation. Apply now for a chance to win a free conference registration valued at over $2000. Date: 6-8 April 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia. Presented by ARK.

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/request.to.Attend.ARK.DigitalPres.pdf

Expression of Interest for ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference 2011

The ALIA Board of Directors is asking for formal expressions of interest for the ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference to be held in 2011.

Groups interested in submitting a bid are asked to refer to the ALIA Conference Manual located at http://conferences.alia.org.au/conference.resources/ to assist them with the writing of their formal proposal. Interested members and groups can seek advice from ALIA's Events Manager, Kamara Schlegel, and from previous conference committees. Please contact Kamara on, 02 6215 8214 or kamara.schlegel@alia.org.au.

The closing date for the expression of interest is 1st April 2009.

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The 2009 Summer Reading Club season still on!

The official Summer Reading Club program is now off and racing! So from 1 December 2008–15 February 2009, Get in the game, READ! for the main event this summer! The Summer Reading Club program encourages young people of all ages in reading, writing, sharing books and other fun and engaging literature based activities over the summer period.

Whatever your sporting focus, the Summer Reading Club program 2009 is sure to be a winner! The Summer Reading Club 2009 – Get in the game, READ! is proudly sponsored by ANZ.

http://www.summerreadingclub.org.au

Library and Information Week 25 - 31 May 2009

We are pleased to announce the theme for Library and Information Week in 2009: Libraries: Your Passport to Discovery. Start planning your events and getting together your ideas! Visit the LIW website at

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

Australian Library Journal (ALJ): November 2008 issue on web 2.0

The November 2008 issue of the Australian Library Journal focuses on web 2.0. It was guest edited by Helen Partridge of QUT and Clare Thorpe. To subscribe to ALJ and get your own copy of this issue, go to:

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/subscriptions.html

Australian Academic and Research Libraries (AARL): December 2008 issue

The December 2008 issue of the Australian Academic and Research Libraries is the final issue under the editorship of Professor Ross Harvey. Bob Pymm will be taking on the role for 2009. To subscribe and get your own copy of this issue, go to:

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/subscriptions.html

ALIA Biennial Conference 2010/2012

The ALIA Biennial Conference will not be held in 2010 as Australia will host the World Library and Information Congress 76th IFLA General Conference and Council in Brisbane. ALIA invites all of its members to join us and 4,000 other professional colleagues from around the world, for a week of networking and professional development. ALIA will be calling for Expressions of Interests from ALIA groups in early 2009 for the opportunity to host the 2012 ALIA Biennial Conference.

http://www.alia.org.au/ifla2010/

Celebrate Harmony Day – 21st March 2009

The 21st of March is Harmony Day, and libraries across the country are planning to use it to welcome new settlers, introduce more people to their diversity-related services and celebrate the languages and cultures in their communities.

This March make Harmony happen in your library and make it the place where the cultures of your community connect – where everyone belongs.

Visit http://www.harmony.gov.au for more information, to register events and to order free promotional items.

Exclusive benefits and services for you through Member Advantage

pic 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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