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ALIA National Conference 2024

ALIA provides the platform as a meeting point for all the Library and Information professionals, from all sectors and all areas of Australia and the international community. The National Conference provides unparalleled opportunities to becomes stronger as professionals and as an industry with engaging programs and a forum to collaborate, network and build partnerships amongst our colleagues, peers, industry leaders and corporate partners.

Monday May 6 – Thursday May 9, 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre, SA

ALIA provides the platform as a meeting point for all Library and Information professionals, from all sectors and all areas of Australia and the international community. The National Conference provides unparalleled opportunities to become stronger as professionals and as an industry with engaging programs and a forum to collaborate, network and build partnerships amongst our colleagues, peers, industry leaders and corporate partners.

 

 

The conference program and speaker line-up can be viewed on the conference website.

Registrations close on 29 April 2024. Please read the registration terms and conditions before registering.
 
Join ALIA to save on registration! ALIA Members are entitled to register for the member rate and save significant amounts on their registration fee. You need to be an ALIA Member before registering to take advantage of these special rates so contact our membership team at membership (@) alia.org.au for more details on becoming an ALIA Member or to check your current membership details.

Registration Costs and Inclusions (all prices are inclusive of GST)

Early Bird Prices - Available until 31 January 2024

Member - $1,090

Standard Registration - $1,590

Standard Prices - From 1 February 2024

Member - $1,290

Non-Member - $1,790

Inclusions:

  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Access to exhibition
  • Conference satchel, handbook and name badge
  • Morning/afternoon teas and lunches
  • 1 x Welcome/member reception tickets
  • 1 x Conference dinner ticket
  • Opportunity to register for pre-conference workshops
  • Opportunity to register for library tours

 

Concession Member - $790

This rate is available to all student or retiree members.

  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Access to exhibition
  • Conference satchel, handbook and name badge
  • Morning/afternoon teas and lunches
  • 1 x Welcome/member reception tickets
  • 1 x Conference dinner ticket
  • Opportunity to register for pre-conference workshops
  • Opportunity to register for library tours

Day Member - $495

Day Non-Member - $660

  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Access to exhibition
  • Conference satchel, handbook and name badge
  • Morning/afternoon teas and lunches
  • Opportunity to register for pre-conference workshops
  • Opportunity to register for library tours

 Speaker - $890 (Discount code required) Speakers will be sent out invitation emails with their speaker discount code. Please contact [email protected] if you haven't received your email.

  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Access to exhibition
  • Conference satchel, handbook and name badge
  • Morning/afternoon teas and lunches
  • 1 x Welcome/member reception tickets
  • 1 x Conference dinner ticket
  • Opportunity to register for pre-conference workshops
  • Opportunity to register for library tours 

 

 
When
6/05/2024 9:00 AM - 10/05/2024 5:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide, SA AUSTRALIA

Program

Monday, 06 May 2024

Description
Workshop One - The Business of Libraries
Facilitator - Kyleigh Langrick, State Library of Victoria
Time
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Spots available
0
9:00 AM
Workshop Two - Book Challenges
Facilitators - Trish Hepworth, and Jane Cowell, ALIA
Time
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Spots available
0
9:00 AM
Workshop Three - Copyright Essentials for Librarians
Facilitator - Sarah Powell, Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Spots available
0
11:00 AM
Workshop Four - Research in Practice
Facilitators: Dr Ellie Sayyad Abdi, Curtin University; Dr Mary Anne Kennan, Charles Sturt University; Emilia Bell, University of Southern Queensland; Professor Tina Du, Charles Sturt University; Dr Katherine Howard, University of South Australia; and Liz Walkley Hall, Flinders University Library
Time
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Spots available
1
11:00 AM
Workshop Five - From Stereotype to Empathy to Inclusion
Facilitators - Joey Chung, ALIA Multicultural, and Amy Rake, ALIA Disability
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Spots available
0
1:30 PM
Workshop Six - Our Yarning: How to Work with your Community
Facilitator: Dr Julie Bowen, Library For All
Time
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Spots available
0
1:30 PM

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Description
Tuesday morning yoga
Start your day with an energising yoga class. Sessions are complimentary. Don't forget your towel and water bottle.
Time
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Spots available
2
7:00 AM
First timers' breakfast and exhibition tour
New to ALIA conferences? Join us for a networking breakfast where you can make new friends and learn some great tips and tricks to get the most from your conference experience. Due to overwhelming interest we have increased capacity for the First Timers Breakfast. We will now run two groups for the breakfast and the tour, and we will email you closer to the conference to let you know which group you are in.
Time
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Spots available
0
7:30 AM
Welcome reception - Full registration complimentary
Ticket inclusive with full registration only. Kick off your conference experience at the welcome reception! This will give you the perfect chance to absorb your first day, meet, and catch up with peers as you enjoy some refreshments and get access to the exhibitors you've been waiting to meet.
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spots available
64
5:00 PM
Welcome Reception - Additional Ticket
Want a guest to attend with you to the Welcome reception or did not register for a full registration? Purchase an additional ticket and kick off your conference experience at the welcome reception!
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Description
Wednesday morning yoga
Start your day with an energising yoga class. Sessions are complimentary. Don't forget your towel and water bottle.
Time
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Spots available
1
7:00 AM
Conference Dinner: Celebrating South Australia
Join us for a night celebrating the delights of South Australia. Your three course dinner will highlight seasonal produce from all over South Australia, from the Barossa Valley wineries, seaside towns and farms in the Adelaide Hills.     This will be a wonderful night and a chance to dress up in your finest evening attire or come in whatever you are comfortable in.   This evening is a time to bring together people to celebrate and enjoy the opportunity to be able to all gather, learn and connect while letting your hair down and dancing till you can’t dance anymore. This dinner is the perfect opportunity to build new professional connections as well as re-connect with colleagues and industry partners. Surrounded by fellow conference attendees you can get to know your industry in a low key, relaxed environment.  Don’t forget to have your photo taken at the photo booth and share them online using the hashtag #National24.
Time
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Spots available
87
7:00 PM
Conference Dinner Additional Ticket
While the conference dinner is included in the full registration you are also able to purchase an addition ticket if you would like to bring a guest or different registration type.
Time
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Spots available
32
7:00 PM

Thursday, 09 May 2024

Description
Thursday morning yoga
Start your day with an energising yoga class. Sessions are complimentary. Don't forget your towel and water bottle.
Time
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Spots available
1
7:00 AM

Friday, 10 May 2024

Description
Tour 1 - Mortlock Library
Join the volunteer team at the State Library of South Australia for a tour of the Mortlock Library. Please note times for this tour are subject to change based on volunteer availability
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Spots available
0
9:00 AM
Tour 2 - National Wine Centre of Australia
Join the team at the National Wine Centre of Australia for a one hour tour, ending at the wine tasting centre. This will not be a fully guided tour, there will be an introduction on arrival, time for you to go through the Wine Discovery Journey, and then hosted in the wine tasting Wine tasting is optional and at participants expense.
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Spots available
0
10:30 AM
National Wine Centre Second Tour
Due to overwhelming demand we have organised a second tour of the National Wine Centre starting at 11:30am.
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Spots available
2
11:30 AM
Tour 3 - Artlab Australia
Time of tour subject to change
Time
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Spots available
0
11:45 AM

 

Event Code
NATCONF24

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