Welcome to ALIA Groups

Passionate about a particular aspect of libraries or information management? Keen to meet up with others to share and further your interest?

You've come to the right place!

ALIA groups are formed 'by members, for members' and focus on a particular aspect of the library and information profession. Groups can be based on a particular issue, interest or even geographic location and can be either short-term (e.g. to coordinate a specific activity or focus on an important issue) or ongoing. Group membership can also be local or nationwide (thanks to the benefits of e-mail, chat and teleconferencing!).

A group is a 'unit' of the Association so there is some fine print. Groups are endorsed by the ALIA Executive Director and generally need the support of a minimum of 25 members to get off the ground.

Each group has their own group pages to keep their group members and other interested members up-to-date with activities and events.

Interested in finding out which groups are active and what they're up to? Head to the list of current ALIA groups.

As an ALIA member, you can join any one (or more) of the groups at any time.

• Simply head to the group membership area and tick the groups that you're interested in.
  
  
• You can join in with your group's communication by joining their e-list. We have a complete list of ALIA e-lists or go to your group's homepage and sign up there. (Please note that not all groups have ALIA e-lists).

Alternatively, why not start up your own group.

For more information please contact the Groups liaison officer (please remove .nospam from address).