home > governance > committees > new.generation > ALIA New Generation Advisory Committee

ALIA New Generation Advisory Committee

The New Generation Policy and Advisory group exists to help strengthen the participation of a new generation of library and information professionals in the Association. The group will advise on services for students and new professional members.

ALIA Elections 2008: Make an informed vote!

NGAC posed the following five questions to candidates on the 2008 ALIA elections for the Board of Directors and Vice President, on behalf of new graduate ALIA members:

What benefits do you believe ALIA membership can bring to a new graduate?
What role do you see new graduates playing in the function and direction of ALIA?
How do you propose to engage with new graduates if you are elected to the Board?
What would you do to ensure ALIA's relevance to new graduates?
Would you commit to supporting the continuation of the New Librarians' Symposium?

Before you cast your vote, read the responses from the candidates:

Board of Directors

Michelle Brennand

Philip Keane

Brenda McConchie

Helen Partridge

Gail Schmidt

Kate Sinclair

Vice President

Kevin Dudeney

Jan Richards

Want more information or have any other questions?
Contact the nominees directly. You can find their contact details on the 2008 elections page of the ALIA website.

The New Librarians' Symposium survey

At the New Librarians' Symposium held in Brisbane on 6-7 December 2002, the ALIA New Generation Policy and Advisory Group conducted a survey on the perceived benefits of suggested services and activities for students, recent graduates and new professionals in the library and information industry.

The results are now available for download [PDF, 74Kb].

back

A a