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Library and Information Week 2012 - Think outside the book Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll to choose the theme for LIW 2012. We are pleased to announce that 'Think outside the book' was voted as the theme for this year. Watch the website for activities and merchandise and let us know how you will 'think outside the book' to celebrate Library and Information Week 2012.

Call for EOI - AARL Editor, AARL Book Reviews Editor ALIA thanks Bob Pymm and Ian Morrison for their dedication and commitment in their roles as AARL Editor and AARL Book Reviews Editor respectively. Calls for EOI for these two positions are now open. Deadline for application is 29 February. More information: [more...]

Are you ALIA's new State Manager? ALIA is searching for its new State Manager for Western Australia. Are you enthusiastic, committed, engaged, and a WA professional? Then we want to hear from you: [more...]

ALIA Training - Overdrive 101 webinar A mix of training & what’s new and will be applicable for all areas of the OverDrive-using library (collection development, patron assistance, administration, tech support, marketing). Free. ALIA members only. Wed 22 Feb 10:00 am EDT (1 hour) Register Now! [more...]

ALIA Training - Survey Design Stop wasting time and money and get your analysis right! Perfect for those involved in library customer service, strategy, planning, marketing, research, advocacy and management. Designing, Conducting and Analysing Surveys and Questionnaires (ASQ) from FOLIOz at the Uni of Sheffield. 5 Mar - 27 Apr. Registrations close 20 Feb. [more...]

Increasing accessibility Library Initiative promotional logos now available. Promotional logos are now available for use by participating libraries. To download the logos and for instructions on how they can be used please visit. [more...]

National Simultaneous Storytime 2012 – Book announced! We are pleased to announce the National Simultaneous Storytime 2012 book as The Very Cranky Bear written by Nick Bland. Save the date and look out for exciting activities and merchandise coming soon.

Library Lovers Day 2012. Love your library! Forget Valentine's Day, 14 February has been re-named Library Lovers Day! Use the Library Lovers Day website to indulge your creative flair and plan for your special event. [more...]