Fasten your seat belts - getting ready for the ALIA 2010 event
I just thought I’d provide a quick update as where we are with planning for an ALIA 2010 event. We’re aiming to hold a 2 day event in
Consequently our timelines are short and by necessity they need to be tight. Due to the shortness of our timelines this won’t be your regular biennial ALIA conference, in fact it’s the event you have when you’re not having a biennial conference. Many of you will have realised we sought member input into the shape of the event via a wiki. We have taken on board a number of the suggestions as to the overall shape of the event however the content of the event will be driven by members.
Very soon we’ll be calling for expressions of interest from groups and advisory committees to hold simultaneous half, 1 or 2 day events over 2 and 3 September. The structure and content of each event will up to the organising group. So if your group wants to try something different now is your opportunity
Now before you get too excited you need to be mindful of a few of things. Firstly, by necessity ALIA is the overarching body responsible, underwriting, and coordinating the event. Consequently, all groups participating in the event will need to closely liaise with the organising committee and agree to comply with the appropriate items of the ALIA Conference Manual. Secondly, we are restricted to five simultaneous streams due to venue limitations. Thirdly, we probably will need standard times for breaks.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me or Jane Hardy from ALIA HQ. The deadline for expressions of interest will be short so now is the time to get your group’s creative juices going.
Graham Black
ALIA Vice President & 2010 Event Convenor