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aliaNEWS: May 2009
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ALIA Board of Directors elections 2009 – your new directors

Graham Black has already been elected Vice-President (President elect) unopposed, and will begin his tenure as Vice-President following the May 2009 ALIA AGM, then take up the presidency in May 2010 until the 2011 AGM. Gill Hallam and Kate Sinclair have been elected as Directors. Their terms will run to the 2011 AGM. Congratulations!

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

inCite theme for July 2009 issue: Library technicians

Contribute to your member magazine! July's feature topic is 'Library technicians'. 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 1 June 2009 to incite@alia.org.au. You can find all the 2009 themes and deadlines on the website.

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

ALIA publications – enjoy your member discounts!

Did you know that, as an ALIA member, you are entitled to discounted subscriptions on Australian Library Journal and Australian Academic and Research Libraries? Keep up-to-date on the latest research and evidence-based practice in LIS.

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/journal.subscription.Info.09.10.pdf

ALIA membership also gives you a discount on other ALIA publications, like the Australian Dictionary of Acronyms and Abbreviations and Uniting a Profession. Take advantage now!

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

ALIA Public Libraries Summit – new date confirmed!

The ALIA Public Libraries Summit will now be held 16 July 2009. We are delighted that Senator Ursula Stephens, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, and Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Prime Minister for Social Inclusion, will open the Summit.

Submissions already received are now available on the Summit website. Check out the blog for more information.

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

ALIA Public Library Ambassadors

The Public Library Ambassador program is in full swing with further resources to assist libraries to get their program underway. We encourage public libraries to continue to develop and confirm local ambassadors around the country.

ALIA Public Library Ambassadors can be grass-root members of the community or celebrity advocates who will use their talent or fame to promote the value of public libraries in their lives, especially attracting media attention. Similar in concept to UNESCO's goodwill ambassadors, an important difference is that ALIA Public Library Ambassadors come from a broad cross-section of the Australian community.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/committees/public.libraries/summit09/public.library.ambassadors.html

Contribution of the Not for Profit Sector

As a professional association, ALIA is a not for profit organisation and we will be making a submission to the Productivity Commission's study on the contributions of the not for profit sector. The study's focus is on improving the measurement of the sector's contributions and removing obstacles to maximising its contributions to society. An issues paper has been released. We invite ALIA members to provide comments and case studies for the ALIA submission by 20 May 2009.

http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/study/not-for-profit

ALIA launches online LIS journal package for members

How much would you pay for online, full-text, 24/7 access to over 130 scholarly library and information science journals? ALIA is excited to offer all ALIA members access to the ProQuest Library Science journal package as a benefit of membership – at no further cost. Not a member? Imagine online LIS journals becoming an essential work resource and an important part of your professional development tool kit.

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

Membership renewals 2009/10

It will soon be ALIA membership renewal time and you will receive your renewal notice during May or early June. Once you have received your renewal notice, you can choose to renew online, via B-pay, ph 1800 020 071, fax 02 6282 2249, or by post. Direct debit payment is also available. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us in membership.

membership@alia.org.au

Not a member of ALIA? Join now!

Membership of ALIA gives you an advantage from the moment you join. With networks of 6,000 library and information professionals, discounts on events and professional development opportunities and access to services such as IR and Copyright advice, you will benefit right away. ALIA's personal and institutional membership packages can help you build an edge in today's challenging information environment. Join ALIA online or use our print form to access these great benefits.

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

ALIA internet access in public libraries survey 2008

This report of the internet services in public libraries in Australia survey 2008 is available on the ALIA website and is an important source of information in the current debate on internet filtering. ALIA thanks the participation of a significant number of public libraries across Australia without whom the survey would not have been possible.

The media release for the survey Public libraries provide vital infrastructure for Australia's digital future is also available on ALIA's online content regulation webpage.

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

Library and Information Week – 25–31 May 2009

Library Information Week Library and Information Week (LIW) is just under a month away and we are all excited about all the events and activities organised for this year! Merchandise is still available, however we have now sold out of our LIW stickers – so get in quick before it all sells out! Don't forget that you can download all 2009 LIW images to help promote activities in your library! Visit

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

Library and Information Week is proudly supported by ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) http://www.acma.gov.au/libraries.

National Simultaneous Storytime – Wednesday, 27 May 2009 @ 11:00am

Register now to receive your National Simultaneous Storytime 2009 Certificate of Participation! Official NSS 2009 merchandise is also still available, but stocks are limited so don't miss out! http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/storytime/2009/merchandise.html

For further NSS information visit the ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2009 webpage: http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/storytime/2009/index.htmlNSS 09


National Simultaneous Storytime 2009 is proudly supported by the CAL Cultural Fund.




MS Readathon and National Simultaneous Storytime

The MS Readathon and National Simultaneous Storytime are getting together! For the first time participants have the opportunity to include the National Simultaneous Storytime storybook, Pete the Sheep, within their MS Readathon book tally! For more information on how to register for the MS Readathon visit the website at http://www.msreadathon.org.au/default.asp

ALIA research awards in 2009

There are two ALIA research awards offered in 2009: the Library Technician Research Award (previously known as the Dunn and Wilson) and the Ray Choate Scholarship. The Library Technician Research Award is available to an individual financial library technician member or a group of financial library technician members. Applicants for the Ray Choate Scholarship are required to be financial personal members of ALIA with an understanding of and experience in provision of reference services. The deadline for these awards is 1 June 2009.

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

Nominate for Library Technician of the Year

Nominations are now open for the 2009 Library Technician of the Year award. This award promotes the role of library technicians in library and information science, and the role and image of the library technician. So if you know of someone who has made a contribution to the profession and fits the criteria (available on the website), please nominate them now. Please note that nominees should not be aware they are being nominated.

Nominations close on 1 July 2009.

http://www.alia.org.au/awards/merit/library.technician/

ALIA announces The Little Book of Public Libraries

ALIA is at the final design stage of producing a quick, simple summary of why libraries are so important, giving library supporters the words and ideas they need to champion our cause. This isn't a throwaway leaflet, it's a lively little book that people will love to pick up and flick through. It's light on words (less than 1500 in total) and heavy on content – every line is a zinger.

We're asking all Australian Public Libraries to give us an estimate of how many they might want to purchase. The unit price for 3000 copies is likely to be $3.90, but this drops to $2.70 for 5000 and $1.80 for 10,000. Any quantity you come back with now is just to help us plan the print order. We will request a confirmed order when our version of the Little Book is available to preview electronically.

The Little Book of Public Libraries is based on the English version by the same name. You can check it out online.

http://culturetic.canalblog.com/docs/_Users_olivier_Desktop_Little_Book_of_Public_Libraries.pdf

Professional Development gets a monthly 'posting'

PD 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, and 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. PD Postings is proudly sponsored by QUT.

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/enewsletters/pdposting/

Focus on your LIS management with ALIA and CAVAL

PD posting ALIA and CAVAL know that managing an information service requires a unique and complex skill set. LIS managers juggle their core professional duties with added responsibilities for leadership, project management, and human resource development, just to name a few.

ALIA's LIS Management in Focus is a quarterly e-newsletter designed to update ALIA Institutional members with the management products and service available to assist them. LIS Management in Focus will help you and your organisation to build your professional practice and will become a valuable management tool. LIS Management in Focus is proudly sponsored by CAVAL.

http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/enewsletters/focuson/

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference – early bird registration now open!

NLIT The organising committee of the ALIA 2009 National Library & Information Technicians Conference is pleased to announce that early bird registration is now open. The Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 15–18 September 2009. Please visit http://conferences.alia.org.au/libtec2009/registration.php to register online and to view the Registration Brochure where you can find the full provisional program. The early bird rate offers considerable savings on the standard rate and ALIA members can enjoy a further discount.

http://conferences.alia.org.au/libtec2009/

Moving into Supervision: Supervisory skills for library technicians and/or newly qualified professionals

This online course runs from 1 June to 17 July 2009, and aims to help library technicians and new information professionals to gain an understanding and appreciation for key principles and methods of effective supervision of staff in any type of library or information service. Cost is $220 for ALIA members and $300 for non-members. Contact Judy Brooker, ALIA Professional Development and Careers Manager judy.brooker@alia.org.au

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

Library Technician Course Recognition 2009

During the next few months ALIA Course Recognition panels will be visiting TAFE and RTO sites around the country. This is the first time in 10 years that a site visit has been incorporated into the Library Technician/Diploma of Library Information Services Course Recognition. ALIA's Course Recognition process ensures the standards of curriculum, teaching, and resources for current and future students. The final report on the site visits will be presented to the Education and PD Standing Committee and the ALIA Board later this year at the conclusion of all the visits.

http://www.alia.org.au/education/courses/recognition.html

Electronic Resources Australia (ERA)

The 2009 ERA Product Panel was announced at the ERA Members Forum on 25 March 2009 and the 2009 ERA Product Poll opened 26 March 2009. The ERA Product Poll is intended to establish, annually, the level of library interest in subscriptions to the resources offered on the Electronic Resources Australia Product List.

http://era.nla.gov.au/

National Archives of Australia Research Grants

The National Archives of Australia offers a range of grants for advanced research and professional development. Descriptions and eligibility for the grants, worth up to $15 000, can be found on the website. Applications close 26 June 2009.

http://www.naa.gov.au

National E-security Awareness Week

National E-security Awareness Week is being held from 5–12 June 2009 to raise awareness about e-security both in the home and in your business. For more information and downloadable web materials, please visit the website.

http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/latest_news/national_e-security_awareness_week

LIANZA Conference 2009 – call for abstracts

The LIANZA 2009 Conference Committee invites the submission of abstracts for this year's conference at the Christchurch Convention Centre, New Zealand October 12–14. We are looking for contributions that celebrate the importance of people, both within and outside our profession.

The deadline for abstracts is Friday 22 May 2009. Notification of abstract acceptance will be Monday 15 June. For more information, please visit the website.

http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/abstracts.html

Exclusive benefits and services for you through Member Advantage

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.alia.org.au/membership.benefits/affinity.html

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