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aliaNEWS: July 2009
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inCite theme for September 2009 issue: university libraries

Contribute to your member magazine! September's feature topic is 'university libraries'. 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 31 July 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/

Membership renewals 2009/10

ALIA's membership renewals were sent in June. You can choose to renew your membership 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

Call for Expressions of Interest – Editor, ALJ

The ALIA Board of Directors is seeking expressions of interest in the position of editor for the Australian Library Journal from suitably qualified and experienced persons.

Experience in the professional field, in serial publications, and as an editor are important. Applicants should briefly address the selection criteria (indicating editorial experience) and supply the contact details for two referees.

Further information and copies of the selection criteria are available from Sue Hutley, ALIA Executive Director, ph 02 6215 8215, sue.hutley@alia.org.au.

Closing date for expressions of interest is 16 October 2009.

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

Call for Expressions of Interest – Editor, AARL

The ALIA Board of Directors is seeking expressions of interest in the position of editor for the Australian Academic and Research Libraries from suitably qualified and experienced persons.

Experience in the professional field, in serial publications and as an editor are important. Applicants should briefly address the selection criteria (indicating editorial experience) and supply the contact details for two referees.

Further information and copies of the selection criteria are available from Sue Hutley, ALIA Executive Director, ph 02 6215 8215, sue.hutley@alia.org.au.

Closing date for expressions of interest is 16 October 2009.

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

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 Australia 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



June Australian Academic & Research Journal now available

June's AARL features a diverse set of articles that touch on Research Impact Measurement Systems, Australian education journals, library resource categories, and more. This issue of AARL also features a paper by RAILS-award-winning researcher Natalya Godbold, who offers a case study in creating knowledge repositories for Indigenous Australians.

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

ALIA Public Libraries Summit 2009 – this month!

The ALIA Public Libraries Summit will be held on July 16, 2009. We have received 21 submissions on a range of issues relating to public libraries. Thank you to the contributors. Read the submissions for an excellent overview of Australian public library issues and initiatives. The Summit draft program is also now available.

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

New ALIA public library website

We have developed a new public libraries webpage that brings together all the ALIA services, activities, policy and strategic issues for public libraries.

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

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference – last days for early bird registration

NLIT Take advantage of the early bird registration for the ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference. Early bird registration will close on 6 July - so don't miss out!

Conference registration page http://conferences.alia.org.au/libtec2009/registration.php

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

Summer Reading Club 2009/2010 – Read on the Wild Side!

Hear the call of nature with the Summer Reading Club, READ on the WILD SIDE 2010 program! The Summer Reading Club will be run from 1 December 2009 – 12 February 2010. Swap and share planning ideas at the SRC wiki at http://www.alia.org.au/src/wiki/pmwiki.php

Merchandise orders are now open, and this year we have a veritable zoo of items to get your program off to a roaring start! Orders will close on 31st July. To download the order form visit the SRC planning wiki http://www.alia.org.au/src/wiki/pmwiki.php

http://www.summerreadingclub.org.au/

Promotional merchandise available!

ALIA has some limited left-over stock from the Library and Information Week and National Simultaneous Storytime 2009 campaigns. These items are ideal for giveaways and incentives. To view the list of merchandise still available, click of the campaign website links below.

http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/storytime/2009/merchandise.html
http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/liw/merchandise.html

Are you a member of the PD Scheme? Annual PD summaries are now due.

Please forward completed summaries to pd@alia.org.au. Not a member yet? Join today and have a whole 12 months to accumulate points. Make your PD count! Any questions please email PD and Careers Manager judy.brooker@alia.org.au

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

Recognition for professional development

If you have been a member of the PD scheme for the PD year ending 30/6/09 and completed your required number of PD points you are now eligible to use the post nominals (CP). Show your commitment!
http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/scheme/recognition/

If 30/06/09 was the end of your triennium please send in your application for your Certified Practitioner Certificate to the PD and Careers Manager pd@alia.org.au. Congratulations on continuing your professional development, improving the standing of the profession, and your continued commitment to ALIA.
http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/scheme/cp.application.pdf

If you have been an active member of the PD scheme for 5 years and satisfy the added criteria you may be eligible to attain the distinction of Associate Fellow. Be proud to be recognised –apply now!

http://www.alia.org.au/membership.benefits/associate.fellow.nomination.new.pdf

FOLIOz Managing for service quality (MSQ)

A new online course: Give your organisation a competitive advantage by learning how to manage for service quality. Course Objectives (MSQ) 24 August - Friday 9 October 2009, Register early – don't miss out! Registration form now available.

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

PD opportunity - FREE registration to ARK events

ALIA members may apply for a free registration to a choice of excellent ARK events. Check out eligibility and information on how to apply.

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

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 4000 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 late 2009 for the opportunity to host the 2012 ALIA Biennial Conference.

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

Call for Expressions of Interest: Australian Committee on Cataloguing

Expressions of Interest for ALIA representatives for ACOC are now being accepted. The ongoing role of the Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC) is to study developments in national and international cataloguing rules, standards, and shared cataloguing systems; present the Australian viewpoint to international committees and organisations and, in particular, to select and brief the Australian delegate to the Joint Steering Committee for the revision of the AACR; ensure adequate consultation within Australia on such cataloguing issues; and foster cooperation within Australia in shared cataloguing systems with due regard to national and regional requirements.

There is a vacancy on the committee for two ALIA representatives for a three-year term. For further information, please contact Jenna Walter, 02 6215 8225, jenna.walter@alia.org.au.

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

LIANZA Conference 2009 – keynotes and early bird registrations

The LIANZA Conference Committee are pleased to announce a great line up of keynote speakers including: Jessica Dorr, Richard Stallman, Hana O'Regan, Sir Tipene O'Regan, Tim Spalding and Claudia Lux. For more information about these speakers see our website. Early bird registrations open the first week of July. To register online, visit http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/Registration.html

For more information, visit the blog.

http://lianza2009.wordpress.com/

PLA/QPLA Conference, 11-14 October 2009

The conference will be held in Townsville, Queensland from 11 to 14 October 2009 with the theme being Change and Challenge.

http://www.pla.org.au/conferences.html

Walkley Award for Best Non-Fiction Book – entries

This award celebrates excellence in non-fiction literature and long-form journalism. The winner will be announced at the Walkley Awards and join the ranks of high calibre Australian authors and writers already recognised by the Walkley Foundation: Bob Connolly, Neil Chenoweth, Chris Masters and Don Watson. The award is now open to Australian journalists or writers whose work was published in the year from September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009.
Visit the website for the entry form or contact walkleys@walkleys.com for more information.

http://www.walkleys.com/

Mobile Muster 2009 in Geelong

The annual Mobile Libraries Conference will be held in Geelong 11-13 September 2009. The theme of the Conference is Sustainable Mobiles and there will be presentations on alternative fuels. Also author and sportsman Max Walker will provide customer service hints and some entertainment; there will a driving simulator, new mobiles to look at, and a chance to discuss service enhancements. Booking forms are now available. Please visit the website. Other enquiries can be made to Elisabeth Jackson 03 9667 5542.

http://events.mav.asn.au/?mav_conference_detail_UNID=142

Call for Papers – Cataloguing & Classification Quarterly

CCQ welcomes the submission of research, theory, and practice papers relevant to the broad field of bibliographic organisation. Articles are particularly welcome in areas dealing with research-based cataloging practice, including user behavior, user needs and benefits.

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts via email with attached word document to the Editor, Sandra K. Roe, Bibliographic Services Librarian, Illinois State University (email: skroe@ilstu.edu). Further details may be found at the CCQ home page.

http://catalogingandclassificationquarterly.com/

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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