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Promoting innovation

Initiative 5

Initiative	Outputs	Outcomes	Measures of success	Links
5. Extend the knowledge of LIS workers and promote innovation and excellence through conferences and symposiums (Objects 2, 3 and 5) **	Conference program in 2005 includes Information Online, ACOC seminar, National Library Technicians Conference, evidence based librarianship conference Conference Program in 2006 includes ALIA Biennial Conference Skills and competencies based conferences and symposiums on topical, professional issues	Innovation in practice is encouraged Increased collaboration within ALIA and with external partners in delivering conferences and symposiums	Successful sharing of knowledge and ideas during and following conferences, symposiums Sector support for conferences and symposiums (demonstrated through numbers participating) Financial targets for the conference program are met	Initiative 4 Initiative 6 Initiative 7 Initiative 8 Initiative 10
(** indicates the highest priority initiatives)

Initiative 6

Initiative	Outputs	Outcomes	Measures of success	Links
6. Address key issues of professional practice through ALIA's publishing program (Object 2, 3 and 5)	Mechanism in place for identifying priority professional practice areas for publication Forward publishing program	Successful sharing of knowledge and ideas through the publishing program	Publications relating to priority professional practice areas issued Sector support for the publishing program	Initiative 5 Initiative 7 Initiative 8
(** indicates the highest priority initiatives)

Initiative 7

Initiative	Outputs	Outcomes	Measures of success	Links
7. Encourage research and the use of research results in the sector (Object 2 and 3) 7.1 implement the Research Fund and grant research awards 7.2 identify priority practice areas where research is needed and pursue opportunities for research to be conducted in these areas 7.3 increase participation in the Research Exchange and Partnership (REAP) program and the ALIA e-prints archive 7.4 encourage research partnerships with library schools	Support programs and activities for research awards Mentoring to assist members in preparing award applications Mechanism in place for identifying priority topics for research Promotion of active involvement in REAP and ALIA e-prints by institutions and sector peak bodies Research activities and results featured regularly in inCite	Research that will improve practice is encouraged Innovation in library and information services practice benefits the Australian community	Participation in REAP increased by 20 per cent by December 2006 Competitive applications received for research awards	Initiative 4 Initiative 5 Initiative 6 Initiative 8
(** indicates the highest priority initiatives)

Initiative 8

Initiative	Outputs	Outcomes	Measures of success	Links
8. Implement the ALIA Stars program (Objects 3 and 5)	A program for identifying and promoting ALIA Stars Promotion of ALIA Stars to all members and regions Promotional resources that are useful for other advocacy programs	Innovations and achievements by personal and institutional members are promoted within and beyond the sector Opportunities for members to tell their success stories	ALIA Stars program implemented	Initiative 5 Initiative 6 ALIA awards program
(** indicates the highest priority initiatives)