ALIA Top End
Meeting minutes
Health Library, Wednesday 21 April 2004
- Present: Dianne Wilcox (chair), Robin Hempel(minutes), Ruth Quinn, Pat Whalan, Jill Heffernan, Ann Alderslade, Felicity Williams, , Di Sinclair, Bill Craig, Chris Francis, Jayshree Mamtora, Marg Purnell, Ann Ritchie, Alan Kodai.
Apologies: Linda Winzar, Anastasia Govan, Kira Paznikov Barry, Peta Kruse, Emma Darby, L. Casey, Julie Adams.
- Confirmation of March 2004 minutes Minutes confirmed by Pat Whalan, seconded by Di Sinclair.
Note of thanks to Ann Alderslade for hosting event and tour of library.
Business arising
3.1 Group Guidelines- Annual elections and Vice Convenor position- Robin
Discussion: Objectives, Structure and Vice Convenor position all discussed.
Outcome: Robin to add mission statement to guidelines.
3.2 Local liaison Officer position
Discussion: Appointment is made from National Office. Peter Walton approached by Julie Adams but declined. Salary is $30.00 per hour.
3.3 Sailing Club corporate membership- Julie Adams
Discussion: Response from ALIA National Office via Georgina Dale was not in favour of corporate membership.
3.4 ALIA 2006 conference
Discussion: Dianne asked what the possibilities of hosting the 2006 conference were. Ann Alderslade noted that resources are shrinking. Sponsorship is needed. Focus could be the commemoration of 400 years of Australia being on the 'map'. Ann Ritchie noted that Tourist Commission could put a bid together. Proposal would need to be made at the May Board of Directors meeting. Ruth mentioned that it was a good idea to hang off 20th anniversary idea. Ann Alderslade suggested Alice Springs as a venue. Alan mentioned that he tried to get the 2006 conference to Alice Springs. It was noted that the Centralian group has a small membership base, especially of active members.
Outcome: Office-bearers to obtain tender document and put details out on e-list for comment.
3.5 Resignation of group support officer
Discussion: Background to position given.
Outcome: Acceptance of resignation in order for recruitment process to begin.
Working group reports
4.1 Symposium
Discussion: Jayshree attended meeting, topic: 'Switching tracks-new roles for libraries - Different things in different ways. Date for symposium- 8 October. Venue still to be decided.
4.2 Directory - No update
4.3 Supersearchers workshop - Robin
Discussion: Presenters - Mary Price and Ellen Bates. ALIATE to do groundwork and National Office to handle registrations. Upfront profit to us. Discount for ALIA members.
Outcome: Ruth Quinn to check venue at CDU Palmerston.
4.4 Executive officer/presidents visit - Robin
Discussion: Robin already contacted Christine Mackenzie. New president will need to be contacted. June/July marked for the date.
Outcome: Robin to open discussion with new president and report back to group.
4.5 Library and Information Week
Discussion: No meeting, rather a dinner hosted by Library Technicians on Library Technicians Day. Pat to book venue (Karawa restaurant - CDU Palmerston). Tuesday 21 May, 6:30pm start. Pre payment to be organised. Quiz night planned for Friday 28 May in CDU Palmerston Library foyer for 6:30pm start.
Outcome: Pat to distribute info to plnt/linnet lists.
Budget
Discussion: PO Box paid for another year. All else in order.
Other business
6.1 CPD Presentation- Jayshree
In view of talk and tour by Ann Alderslade, this presentation will be presented at the June meeting.
Next meeting
No meeting in May, next meeting in June, details TBA. Meeting closed at 7:15pm.
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