ALIA Library and Information Technicians Advisory Committee

The committee seeks to be constituted under ALIA By-law 8 http://www.alia.org.au/governance/by-laws/8.html

Purpose

The ALIA Library & Information Technicians Advisory Committee is to advise the ALIA Board of Directors on the development of strategic initiatives for LT members working in the library and information sector or studying towards the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Library/ Information Services or the Bachelor of Science (Library Technology).

The objectives of the committee:

• To determine the statistics of qualified library technicians in Australia
• To develop initiatives of particular interest and benefit to LT members of ALIA
• To raise matters of concern to student LT members and members employed as library technicians or those with interest in library technician education. Such matters may be referred to or from the ALIA Board of Directors
• To strengthen the membership and participation in the Association of LTs or members with interests in LT education; and
• Other matters as determined by the ALIA Board of Directors.

Deliverables

The ALIA Library & Information Technicians Advisory Committee will aim to:

• Undertake a statistical study of library technicians in Australia
• Identify a range of strategic initiatives that will meet the established outcome; and
• Provide advice to the ALIA Board on strategic, advocacy and policy issues for the LT fraternity.

Issues to be considered by the ALIA Library & Information Technicians Advisory Committee include but are not limited to:

• Promotion and advocacy for LTs
• Staffing, training and professional development issues for LTs, including those in rural and geographically remote areas
• Involvement and engagement of LT members
• Representation on and liaison with ALIA and other relevant peak bodies

Membership

The committee will comprise of members of the Association and preference given to library technicians, including those with expertise and interest in the LT arena, but may co-opt expertise on an 'as needs' basis. A Chair is either appointed by the Board or elected from within its membership.

Terms of office

Members will be appointed for three years. Members may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

Communication

The committee will meet electronically at least once a year on an 'as needs' basis, and should also meet face-to-face at an LT conference. It shall report as required on matters referred by the Board of Directors, and may refer matters of interest or concern to the Board of Directors for consideration.

Review

The committee shall be subject to review no later than 31 December 2012