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inCite theme for Jan/Feb 2010 issue: new and emerging technologies

Contribute to your member magazine! December's feature topic is 'regional and rural 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 8 January 2010 to incite@alia.org.au.

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

inCite themes 2010: online now!

Want to plan your inCite contributions ahead? Check out the website for our 2010 monthly themes. Covering topics as diverse as the future of reading, building our profession, and special libraries, there's sure to be something that captures your writing fancy. Contribution deadlines are available as well.

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

Developing a vision and national framework for Australian public libraries

At the ALIA Public Libraries Summit on 16 July 2009, delegates gave ALIA a clear mandate to take the lead in developing a national framework for public libraries, working collaboratively with Public Libraries Australia (PLA), Friends of Libraries Australia (FOLA), National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA), and the state and territory based public library associations.

ALIA has produced a project plan to guide the process, and has now developed a document which represents stage two - the draft vision and strategy.

The draft ideas are based on discussions and feedback from the ALIA Public Libraries Summit 2009, papers submitted by the key Australian public library organisations in advance of the Summit, and public library vision and strategy work carried out in other parts of the world.

We would like to hear your views about this shared vision and national framework for Australian public libraries. Please feel free to circulate this document to anyone outside your own organisation.

The consultation process will take place over the three months October to December 2009. We would appreciate receiving your response on or before Friday 11 December 2009. The document with submission details is available on the Summit website below.

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

Living Libraries Australia and ALIA

ALIA has recently joined in partnership with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Lismore City Council to manage Living Libraries Australia. Living Libraries Australia is a national strategy for connecting and strengthening local communities through conversation. Members of the public are able to borrow a living person for a conversation rather than a book.

Living Libraries Australia promotes and support the establishment of Living Library projects to communities across Australia by providing:
  • A website of downloadable resources
  • Promotional strategies and materials, and
  • A national network for information exchange and support.
Tahnee Pearse has taken on the role of Living Libraries Project Officer and looks to further capitalise on the work that has been completed to date by the Lismore City Council. The ALIA Living Libraries Project Officer is tasked with the role of continuing project management work, including further developing the Living Libraries Network, fostering the sharing of information and spreading the word about Living Libraries.

Tahnee Pearse can be contacted via email at tahnee.pearse@alia.org.au

http://www.livinglibraries.org.au/

Little book of public libraries – available now in full on website

There has been a fabulous response to The Little book of public libraries and we continue to fill orders. We still have a few print copies available for order. Place an order via the website.

Don't forget that there is a list of ways your library and library-supporters might use the Little book to get the public library message out.

There is now an electronic copy of the Little book available to download from our website.

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

Not for profit sector draft paper

As a professional association, ALIA is a not for profit company. In this context, we made a submission to the Contribution of the Not for profit sector enquiry and Senator Ursula Stephens referred to ALIA's submission when she opened the ALIA Public Libraries Summit. Now the Productivity Commission has released the draft paper.

The report highlighted that:
  • 4.6 million volunteers work with not for profits (NFPs) with an imputed additional contribution to GDP of $14.6 billion
  • NFPs who employ staff contributed $43 billion to Australia's GDP and 8 per cent of employment in 2006-07
http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/submissions/not.for.profit.html

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ALIA's disaster recovery initiatives

ALIA is launching Rebuilding With Books - libraries supporting bushfire affected communities from 24–31 October 2009. This is a cooperative venture led by ALIA and the Australian Booksellers Association and is 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. ALIA thanks the many sponsors and supporters of this initiative.

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

Launching a new member resource: Career Connect

ALIA is excited to offer all ALIA members access to Career Connect - your connection to the career support you need, when you need it. Login to access guides on applying for jobs, answering selection criteria, changing sectors, coping with redundancies – the list goes on. This great new resource is divided up for Early, Established and Executive (coming soon) professionals.

In the 2008 ALIA member survey our members told us that access to career resources and support is important to them - and we've listened! So jump in and start enjoying the benefits now. Find the career guide you need at http://www.alia.org.au/careerconnect/ and have your member number and password ready.

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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 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. We have mailed out all orders to participating libraries. There is a small amount of stock left over so first come, first served.

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

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ALIA National Library & Information Technician Conference papers

The conference papers are now available. Experience this wonderful conference through the papers and be inspired!

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

Call for Expressions of Interest for the 5th ALIA New Librarians Symposium 2011

The ALIA Board of Directors is asking for formal expressions of interest for the 5th ALIA New Librarians Symposium (NLS5) in 2011. NLS5 will be the first symposium which will follow the new timeline approved by the ALIA Board of Directors in July 2009.

Interested groups and committees can seek advice from ALIA's Conference Manual http://www.alia.org.au/events/home.html, ALIA's Events Manager, previous symposium committees, and from local Convention Bureaus. Please contact ALIA on, 02 6215 8222 or events@alia.org.au for further information. The ALIA Board of Directors will review the expressions of interest at their Board Meeting in December 2009.

The closing date for expressions of interest is Monday, 23 November 2009.

http://www.alia.org.au/events/home.html

Call for Expressions of Interest for the ALIA Biennial Conference 2012

The ALIA Board of Directors is asking for formal expressions of interest for the ALIA Biennial Conference to be held in 2012 following the 2008 conference in Alice Springs.

Interested groups and committees can seek advice from ALIA's Conference Manual: http://www.alia.org.au/events/home.html , ALIA's Events Manager, previous symposium committees and from local Convention Bureaus. Please contact ALIA on, 02 6215 8222 or events@alia.org.au for further information. The ALIA Board of Directors will review the expressions of interest at their Board Meeting in December 2009.

The closing date for expressions of interest is Monday, 23 November 2009.

http://www.alia.org.au/events/home.html

Professional Development: Make it happen!

NEW Workshops! Win a FREE place at a workshop or conference or online course. Check out our PiCs , LYRASIS, and ARK ALIA supported lists.

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/workshops/#1

FOLIOz – last chance for 2009

Last chance to enroll in FOLIOz for 2009: Maximising the impact of your service (MAXIM) 30 November 2009– 22 January 2010. Registrations close 13 November.

http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/workshops/#2

Have you got your career pack?

ALIA Library and Information Career Expo pack now available. Are you eligible for a FREE pack?

http://www.alia.org.au/education/qualifications/library.Information.career.wexpo.pack%20order%20form.pdf

RAILS 6: Promoting research in the profession

RAILS 6 (Research Applications in Library Science) is being organised by the School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, and will be held on the Canberra Campus (The Australian Centre for Culture and Christianity) on Friday, 22 January 2010. For educators, there will also be a day-long meeting prior to the conference on Thursday 21 January, to be held at the National Library of Australia. Presenters have the option to present a short paper (15 min) or a full paper (25 min). All full papers will be peer reviewed and be published in Australian Academic & Research Libraries in 2010. Further information and registration details ($100 for the day) are available on the CSU website below.

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/RAILS6.html

ALIA scholarships for RAILS 6: Promoting research in the profession

The next RAILS (Research Applications in Library Science) seminar will be held in Canberra on 22 January 2010 and will continue to build on the theme of previous seminars linking research with practice. ALIA is sponsoring the event by providing two scholarships of $500 each to enable two higher degree students in the LIS field to attend and present. Students must be financial members of ALIA to be eligible to apply.

A brief application – maximum one page – should include an outline of the proposed paper and claims in support of the application plus ALIA membership number and contact details. This should also be accompanied by a supporting statement from an academic supervisor. Email applications to dlodge@csu.edu.au by November 30 2009.

Cultural Ministers Council to cease funding the Collections Council of Australia

The Cultural Ministers Council has advised the Collections Council of Australia (CCA) that it will cease funding the CCA. Funding will be provided for a 'transitional' period and a working group will be established that would consider any future approach to matters relating to the collections sector. Established by the Cultural Ministers Council in 2004, the CCA has worked to bring the collections sector – archives, galleries, libraries and museums – together and to provide advice to Ministers on the long term sustainability of, and issues facing, the sector.

http://www.collectionscouncil.com.au/latest.aspx

Online edition of Significance 2.0 launched

The Collections Council of Australia has announced that the online edition of Significance 2.0 is now available via the Significance website: read, print, purchase, or contribute to comments via an open forum.

http://significance.collectionscouncil.com.au

Ulverscroft Foundation Best Practice Awards

IFLA LPD and Ulverscroft wish to encourage worldwide applications from all persons and organisations interested in improving library services for visually impaired people.

The Ulverscroft Foundation and the IFLA Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities Section (LPD) are pleased to announce that the Foundation has agreed to provide renewed sponsorship of 20,000 GP Pounds in 2009 to continue a best practice development programme which commenced in 2003.

Further details of the awards and an application form for individual awards can be found on the Ulverscroft Foundation website at http://www.foundation.ulverscroft.com/award809.htm

Applications should be submitted by 31 December 2009.

For further details please contact:
Ulverscroft: Joyce Sumner at j.sumner@ulverscroft.co.uk
IFLA LPD: Jenny Craven at j.craven@mmu.ac.uk

The 5th Australian and New Zealand Rare Books Summer School: State Library of Victoria: 8 – 12 February 2010

Immerse yourself in the world of rare books, from medieval manuscripts to contemporary handpress printing techniques. Select one of four intensive five-day courses, presented by leading experts, at the State Library of Victoria. The four courses include Exploring Medieval Manuscripts, Traditional and Digital Techniques; The Italian Renaissance Book, and Afterward; The Changing Image in Children's Books; and Handpress Printing. The fee for each course is $750 and applications close on Friday 11 December 2009. Please note that numbers are strictly limited.

For further information and bookings, please email: rbss@slv.vic.gov.au or phone 03 8664 7099

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For more information, visit http://www.memberadvantage.com.au/login and type in 'ALIA', or call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352.

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