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aliaNEWS: December 2009
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Christmas wishes from ALIA and have a great new year!

Christmas is nearly here, and the staff at ALIA National Office and the Board of Directors wish you all a happy festive season. Thank you again for supporting ALIA by being a member during 2009 and enabling us to be active on your behalf. We look forward to many exciting activities and achievements during 2010.

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

Contribute to your member magazine! The January/February 2010 feature topic is 'new and emerging technologies'. 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 theme for March 2010 issue: the future of reading

Contribute to your member magazine! March's feature topic is 'the future of reading'. 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 February 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

Nominate for the ALIA Board of Directors

Nominations are called for ALIA Vice-President (President-elect) and three Director positions on the Board of Directors of ALIA as incorporated under Corporations Law. The Vice-President (President-elect) and two Directors are elected by all ALIA members and one Director by institutional members. Nominees should be personal members of the Association and will represent the interests of the organisation as a whole rather than those of a particular constituency.

The Vice-President and Directors will assume office at the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting in May 2010. The Vice-President (president-elect) will assume the Presidency following the Annual General Meeting of the Association in 2011, until the 2012 Annual General Meeting. The term of office of Directors will be until the Annual General Meeting in 2012.

Nominations must be in writing and must be signed by two financial members of the Association and include the consent in writing of the nominee. Nomination forms must be accompanied by a current curriculum vitae which provides full details of academic and professional qualifications and a 100-word statement of professional concerns. The curriculum vitae should be arranged under headings of present positions, previous positions, and professional activities. A standard colour portrait photograph must be included.

Nomination forms are available from ALIA National Office or via the ALIA website. Nominations close at 5:00pm [AEST] Wednesday 13 January 2010 and should be sent to the ALIA Executive Director, PO Box 6335, Kingston ACT, 2604; email sue.hutley@alia.org.au, or fax 02 6282 2249.

http://www.alia.org.au/governance/elections/2010

National Advisory Congress 2009

The meetings for the 2009 National Advisory Congress have now finished. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and ideas. The final NAC report is now available as well as the regional meeting notes and regional summary. These reports have been presented to the ALIA Board of Directors as well as ALIA Advisory Committees and will be used as part of the Association's 2010 planning.

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

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

Summer Reading Club 2010 begins – register your library now!

You have heard the call of nature, so let the wild times begin! The Summer Reading Club Program will run from 1 December 2009 - 12 February 2010. The public website is now live www.summerreadingclub.org.au. Keep visiting the SRC planning wiki for inspiration and don't forget to post your great ideas.

http://www.alia.org.au/src/wiki/pmwiki.php

Library and Information Week 2010 – theme announced!

We are pleased to announce that the theme for Library and Information Week 2010 will be: Libraries – access all areas! Library and Information Week will be held 24-30 May in 2010. Stay tuned for more information!

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

aliaPUBNEWS

aliaPUBNEWS is a free e-newsletter for everyone concerned with supporting and promoting the further development of Australia's public library services. aliaPUBNEWS covers the policy and strategic issues, and service developments having an impact on public libraries Australia-wide.

ALIA produces two other e-newsletters which are for ALIA members: PD Postings and LIS Management in Focus.

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

NLIT

ALIA National Library & Information Technician Conference papers

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

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

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 – and have your member number and password ready to access it.

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

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

'Writing to Selection Criteria' - new online eCourse!

A brand new online eCourse, free, for members only. Excellent for new graduate librarians, teacher-librarians, and library technicians. More info on the website.

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

What's happening in 2010 in Training and PD?

More new courses are coming, including three new FOLIOz courses, more ALIA developed online courses, teleconference courses and face to face in regional and capital city locations. Details available soon.

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

Career pack – are you eligible?

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

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

Member Advantage: 2009 satisfaction survey

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Through your Member Advantage Benefits Program, you and your family can enjoy exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment and shopping! With unlimited access 24 hours a day 7 days a week, you'll be sure to find the perfect gift, arrange the perfect holiday or simply enjoy discounts on everyday spending.

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Participate in our 2009 Satisfaction Survey and be in the draw to win a 16GB APPLE iPod Nano! Simply tell us what you like/don't like about your benefits program and you could win! To begin, click here

Visit http://www.memberadvantage.com.au/login/alia or call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352.

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