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- Federal election campaign kit
- National Advisory Congress
- Library Stars 2010
- ALIA Access 2010 - can't make it in person?
- inCite themes 2010 - contributions welcomed
- Every Member an Advocate workshops
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
ALIA NEWS
It's neck and neck in the opinion polls
If you're trying to decide who to vote for in the federal election, check out the election promises from the various parties at http://www.alia.org.au/election2010/. You'll also find our campaign kit, with our top 10 priority issues, questions for candidates and template letters for you to send to your MP and opposition candidates. But hurry, only a week or so to go until 21 August.
National Advisory Congress
Help set ALIA's direction, take part in the National Advisory Congress. Meetings will be held in all states and territories during September. Be there in person or via teleconference - find out more at http://www.alia.org.au/governance/nac/.
Library Stars 2010
Nearly 60 libraries are in with a chance of being an ALIA Library Star 2010. The judging panel has until 27 August to name the best library initiatives of the last 12 months, to be announced at ALIA Access 2010 on 3 September. But there will be no real winners or losers. We will take all the case studies and turn them into a lively online resource for library advocates to use locally and with State and Federal Government representatives. Find out more at http://www.alia.org.au/governance/committees/public.libraries/librarystars2010/.
Can't make it in person?
ALIA Access 2010 in Brisbane, 1-3 September, is sold out but you can still find out what's going on by registering for web streaming. Several public library sessions will be live on the net - check out the program and details at: http://conferences.alia.org.au/access2010/register.htmlALIA REMINDERS
inCite themes 2010: contributions welcomed
'Sustainability' is the main topic for September. After that:
| October | Building our Profession | Sept 1 |
| November | Every member an advocate | October 1 |
| December | IFLA/Engagement | November 1 |
We welcome your contributions. See the full schedule on the website.
http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/incite/deadlines.html
OTHER NEWS
- Adult Learners' Week runs from 1 - 8 September and the organisers are keen to partner with public libraries. You can become a face or a friend of Adult Learners' Week, or a Learn@Work Day partner. More at http://www.adultlearnersweek.org.
- Labor's Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, has announced an extra $1 million for digital playback devices and improved access to digital content in public libraries around Australia.
- Lane Cove library has re-opened after a $7 million redevelopment, which has taken more than two years. The new 3301sq m library attracted 2,600 visitors on the first Saturday it opened.
- Amazon says ebook downloads for Kindle are now outselling hardback books.
INTERNATIONAL
The UK's Museums, Libraries and Archives Council is to be wound up by 2012 as part of a cross-government initiative to cut public spending.
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Book now for ALIA Access 2010, 3 September, Brisbane - web streaming
Check out the program for Public Libraries: A Surprise On Every Page! on the Access 2010 web pages - several public library sessions are being web streamed, with registrations starting at just $80. http://conferences.alia.org.au/access2010/program.html
Free places at Every Member an Advocate workshops
The ALIA Every Member an Advocate workshops are taking place around the country. Book your free place at http://www.alia.org.au/education/pd/pd.services/every.member.advocate.html.
Web-based research: 15% discount for ALIA members
Book a place at the Power Searching with the Pros workshops in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney this November, presented by Mary Ellen Bates and Chris Sherman, and you will qualify for a 15% ALIA member discount (not valid with any other discount). More information at www.websearchpacific.com.
Outback to eCitizen: $50 discount for ALIA members
The Australian Learning Community Network national conference From Outback to eCitizen: the future of learning communities in Australia, will take place in WA at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and Sebel Hotel from 6-8 September. Sally Thompson, chief executive of Adult Learning Australia will give the keynote speech. Details at www.outbacktoecitizen.com.au. ALIA members qualify for a $50 discount on the ALCN non-member rate, so $490 instead of $540.
ERA open forum in Brisbane
Electronic Resources Australia is holding an open forum meeting in Brisbane on 1 September for anyone in the library world who wants to find out more about this national consortium for purchasing electronic resources.http://era.nla.gov.au/governance/ERAMeetingBrisbane2010.html.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
| August 21-27 | Children's Book Week | http://cbca.org.au/bookweek.htm |
| August 22 | Songs for Stories - Indigenous Literacy Project event in Melbourne | www.indigenousliteracyproject.org.au |
| August 27 - September 5 | Melbourne Writers Festival | www.mwf.com.au |
| September 1 | Indigenous Literacy Day | www.indigenousliteracyproject.org.au |
| September 1 | Electronic Resources Australia meeting for members and representatives from libraries in Brisbane | http://era.nla.gov.au/governance/ERAMeetingBrisbane2010.html |
| September 2-3 | ALIA Access 2010, Brisbane | www.alia.org.au |
| September 2-6 | World Science Fiction Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre | www.aussiecon4.org.au |
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