ALIA Fellowships

The Board of Directors may confer the distinction of Fellow and the post-nominal FALIA on a member who, in the opinion of the Board, has reached an exceptionally high standard of proficiency in library and information science and has made a distinguished contribution to the theory or practice of library and information science.

Nominees should have at least eight years' standing as an associate or library technician member and be a personal financial member.

Documentation should provide as much evidence as possible of the nominee's eligibility. Such evidence might include, but not be limited to:

• a record of sustained high achievement and leadership in the field of library and information science
• an outstanding contribution to the Objects and work of the Australian Library and Information Association
• academic and professional qualifications
• authorship of publications or bibliography on library and information science, and
• conduct of research or development in any field of library and information science.

Nominations are always open for this award. They will be processed at the next board meeting.