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Election of the Board of DirectorsWe are delighted that six exceptional candidates have stepped forward as potential ALIA Board members for the 2013-2015 period. These are senior people from our sector with a passion for the library and information profession, who are willing to make a significant contribution in terms of their time and expertise. The role of Board members is to help shape the future direction of the Association, providing guidance to the executive team; making policy decisions and being responsible for the financial sustainability of ALIA. It is both challenging and rewarding, and requires a considerable investment of personal time to attend events, chair meetings and support special projects. Who will you vote for? There are three board positions to be filled, including that of ALIA vice-president (and president elect). All our members have the opportunity to vote. The election is being conducted by Australian Election Company and voting will open on 2 March and close at 5:00pm AEDST on 2 April, 2013. Members with an email address registered with ALIA will be sent an email with instructions for casting an internet vote. Australian Election Company will post materials directly to members who do not have an email address to enable them to vote by Postal Voting. The successful candidates will take office at the board meeting following our Annual General Meeting in May 2013, and their positions will be for two years, until the AGM in May 2015. Dr Jillian Abell
EdD, M.Ed.Studies, BA, Grad.Dip.Lib., AALIA(CP), MAICD, MACE, MACEL Present positionDirector of Information Services, The Hutchins School, Hobart (1999 - ) with responsibility for Information Technology, Libraries & Archives. Previous positions
Professional activitiesCurrent memberships and positions reflecting strength of participation in professional activities include:
Statement of professional concernsThe strategic imperative to deliver the Association's four outcomes in 2013-2015 and planning beyond requires national collaboration to sustain members' engagement with the objects of the Association. Frameworks exist to formulate policy to reframe professional learning programs, to foster high speed connectivity, to reinvigorate special library sectors, to assist online learning, adult literacy, digitization of heritage and archives, or public access to information. National cross-sectorial collaborations are needed now to reflect diversity, inclusivity, workforce planning and well-being in strengthening the membership, the Association, the profession, and the future for the library and information sectors. jsrabell@gmail.com.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) Joseph Cullen
MBA, MPPM, Fellow LGPro, MAICD, PNA Present positionChief Executive (7 years) of Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation, Victoria’s largest public library service. Previous positionsPreviously, Chief Executive, South Gippsland Shire and East Gippsland Shire Councils. Prior to those roles I worked in planning and economic development, marketing and sales in publishing and as a taxation consultant with a Big 4 accountancy practice. Professional activities
Statement of professional concernsAfter two years on the ALIA Board I believe I have an understanding of the challenges faced by ALIA and the library and information sectors it represents. Working with National Office and my colleagues on the Board I believe that we have put systems in place that will deliver a sustainable member based organisation that can deliver high quality training, first class conferences and, most importantly, high level focused advocacy. Now more than ever it is important to have Board continuity as we face up to the challenges of state government cutbacks, eResources and recognition of PD to name a few! joseph.cullen@erl.vic.gov.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) Alyson Dalby
AALIA(CP), MBA, BA, Grad Dip LIS Present positionClient Services Coordinator, University of NSW Library Previous positions
Professional activities
Statement of professional concernsI'm passionate about customer service. This means our professionals serving their customers; our industry serving the community; and our Association serving its members. I'm excited about the role that information professionals can and should play in a knowledge economy. I look forward to debates on this topic. I believe in the positive impact of engaged professionalism, through which we can improve every aspect of our industry, from powerful advocacy to personal job satisfaction. I am eager to apply the principles of collaboration, strategic management and financial sustainability to ensure that ALIA grows as the peak professional body in our industry. alysondalby@gmail.com.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) Damian Lodge
Present positionCurrently employed at Charles Sturt University as an academic in the School of Information Studies, a position I have held for the last 10 years. I teach in the areas of library management and technology. Previous positionsPrior to this position I worked in academic libraries in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania and started in Libraries in 1993. Professional activitiesI have Masters degrees in both Business Administration and Information Studies. I have served on the Board of ALIA previously from 2007-2009 . Statement of professional concernsIt is my intention to run for the Board to assist ALIA in addressing concerns regarding:
Having already served a two year term on the Board (starting May 2007). I am fully aware of the requirements and obligations of working on the ALIA Board. I want to see a brighter future for this organisation and the profession it supports. dlodge@csu.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) Janice Nitschke
ALIA Library Qualifications studied Children's literature and Bachelor of Education subjects Present position
Manager Libraries and Information Services, Wattle Range Council, South Australia. Previous positions
Professional activities
Statement of professional concernsLibrarians face exciting and challenging times:
Our profession involves
ALIA'S role
Janice.nitschke@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) Judy O'Connell
BA DipEd, GDAS, MAppSci (InfoStudies), Med (Curriculum), AALIA Present positionCourse Director, School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University Previous positionsPrior to joining Charles Sturt University I have worked in the education sector in school and system positions including Head of Library and Information Services, St Joseph's College, Consultant, Library & Web 2.0, with Catholic Education in Sydney responsible for over 80 libraries and Library Manager at the Australian College of Physical Education. My work has included multimillion dollar library redesign projects (physical environments and virtual resources and environments) and leadership in online tools and social media strategies. Professional activities
Statement of professional concernsAs we continue to meet the challenges to better organise our resources and facilitate access to information, culture, knowledge and literature in all its forms in open, inclusive, and collaborative environments we are well positioned to be leaders in the information revolution that is the hallmark of the 21st century. Our success needs considerable advocacy and promotion coupled with sound and innovative research, industry partnerships, and deep reflection about the steps needed to secure a vibrant future. Let us work consistently and creatively to strengthen ALIA's position as the national professional association that advises industry, government and education. juoconnell@csu.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) |
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