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inCite theme for November 2009 issue: copyright and freedom of information

Contribute to your member magazine! November's feature topic is 'copyright and freedom of information'. 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 28 September 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/

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

Your voice: National Advisory Congress

Ever wonder how ALIA sets its direction? Ever wish you had a say in it? ALIA is your association and you do get to have your say at the National Advisory Congress. Check out the NAC regional meeting dates for 2009. The 2009 NAC will focus Lobbying and Advocacy. Submissions on this theme are now available

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

Tweets ahoy!

Are you following ALIANational on Twitter? Find out the latest at http://www.twitter.com/alianational

Rebuilding With Books - libraries supporting bushfire affected communities 24 – 31 October, 2009

When the bushfires swept across Victoria in February, offers of help were received from library staff around Australia. At the time, there was little anyone outside the affected area could do, but now there is an opportunity to be part of a nationwide library campaign.

ALIA is launching Rebuilding With Books, an initiative to help families who lost their main home and its contents in the bushfires by providing new books for families with empty bookshelves.

Find out more and be part of this worthwhile endeavour:

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

ALIA and Adult Learning Australia: $500 Public library grant

There are 20 $500 grants available for public libraries to provide information literacy training for ACE providers. Applications close 15 September 2009. For more information, visit ALIA's Public Libraries site. http://www.alia.org.au/publiclibraries/

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference – fantastic PD opportunity!

NLIT International speakers, local library tours and unique workshops are just some of the reasons why you should register for the conference. Don't miss out, this opportunity only comes around every two years! Conference registration webpage:

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

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

Acquisitions Continuum: from source to supply - Monday, 14th September, 2009

This seminar, presented as a satellite event to the ALIA 2009 National Library and Information Technicians Conference in Adelaide, will relate to the resource life cycle including acquisitions, access and control, supply and demand, storage and preservation. Keynote speaker will be Derek Whitehead, former ALIA President and foundation member of the Acquisitions Group. Derek will provide an overview and reflection of acquisition processes and practices complementing a full program of presenters covering a range of topical issues related to the acquisition of resources for our libraries and information agencies.

For more information visit the ALIA website at http://www.alia.org.au/groups/acqnat/acquisitions/2009

2009 ALIA Top End Symposium – 2nd–3rd October

The ALIA Top End Symposium will be held at the Charles Darwin University Education Theatrette and is shaping up to be a very exciting program, both professionally and socially, so make sure you put the dates in your diary!

The theme of the conference is Exploring Library Spaces for Learning and eLearning. Speakers will highlight how library spaces – both physical and electronic – are changing in the new eLearning environment. Registrations will open soon.

For more information visit the Event blog http://topendsymposium6.wordpress.com/ or the ALIA Top End webpage http://www.alia.org.au/groups/topend/



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

Hear the call of nature with the Summer Reading Cub, 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

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 on the campaign website links below.

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

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

Free registrations for PD opportunities!

ALIA members have the chance to win free registration to professional development with the following companies:

PiCS workshops: PD opportunity FREE registration to a PiCS workshop. Apply now!
ARK workshops: Apply now for a Free ARK registration.
Lyrasis online: New! ALIA has negotiated five free registrations for Lyrais online courses.

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

ALIA Courses in LIS

The ALIA website has now been updated to show which courses are offered in flexible delivery mode. Go to http://www.alia.org.au/education/qualifications/ : the programs with the (*) asterix beside them are offered externally.



Celebrate your freedom to read with two events from ALIA Hunter

Read-In: Stay overnight reading at the Lock-up. Monday 28 September – Tuesday 29 September ALIA Hunter Group and Hunter Writer's Centre bring you the Read-in. It's free! Register now to participate. Hunter Writers Centre, First Floor of the Lock-up, 90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW. Contact : Catherine Knight 02 4926 7992 catherine.knight@hss.health.nsw.gov.au

Freedom to read: An evening of readings from books, plays and poems that have been banned in Australia, with special guest Bonny Cassidy, President, Sydney PEN. Monday 28 September 7pm, Royal Exchange, 32-34 Bolton Street Newcastle, Tickets: $14, $10 ALIA members / concession. Contact : Catherine knight 02 4926 7992 catherine.knight@hss.health.nsw.gov.au

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 organizations 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 Jane Hardy, 02 6215 8235, jane.hardy@alia.org.au

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



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

FREE Health Assessment!

Health Assessment Let us assist you in getting the most suitable cover that meets you and your families needs by taking a few minutes to complete our free online health assessment form. ALIA members also get a 5% discount off current health cover premiums.

For more information call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352, or visit the website at www.memberadvantage.com.au and login by typing 'ALIA'.

You can find all the advantages your ALIA membership brings on the website.

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

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