Responses to discussion paper on divisional structure

The Division Structure Subcommittee	Summary The responses to the discussion paper were many and varied. It is clear that members do want ALIA to move forward and to be a vibrant and relevant professional body. The Division Structure Subcommittee is proposing a move to a more organic but still familiar structure. It is a move away from any fixed hierarchical model to a format which allows members to find their own level of activity. It recognises that individual members throughout Australia are the ones responsible for the majority of ALIA activity and that they require the freedom and funding to act.
Accreditation for library services	Summary A discussion paper presented to ALIA General Council in October 1998. Accreditation is a major tool in ensuring a quality service. The health service industry has embraced accreditation for more than a decade and other service industries are following suit. While ALIA is working towards accreditation of continuing education for librarians, there is also a need for library services to be accredited...
ALIA conferences	Summary The ranges of activates and willingness of members to volunteer their time to put on these events demonstrates a strong commitment, but there are a number of underlying factors that impact on the continued viability and success of these events. It is stressed that there is no desire to 'end' this enthusiasm and commitment to putting on events, but to rather channel and harness the energies involved into what may be more productive use.

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