Career development

National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge

This conference paper discusses the challenges and opportunities for library and information professionals working in the GLAMR sector.

ALIA Asia Pacific Special Interest Group (ALIA APSIG) is a national group that aims to lead efforts in identifying new sources of support for the development between information professionals in the region, through two-way co-operation. It also aims to provide a forum for members to discuss regional professional issues and to communicate these to the appropriate forum; hosts public talks relating to relevant issues; and produce a membership newsletter three times per year.

The ALIA Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA) is the peak body for public libraries in Australia. Our committee comprises the chair of every state-based public library association, a senior representative from the ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmanian library services, and expert members. We represent 94% of all the 1500 public libraries across Australia through membership subscription.

In 2013, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) set out to investigate (1) How will libraries remain relevant for users? (2) What changes will institutions and individuals in the sector experience? (3) Will ‘library and information professional’ continue to be a necessary and desirable occupation? Three years on, we have reviewed the themes, actions and what we have learned since the original investigation. This is the May 2017 update of the Future of the LIS Profession: Library and Information Professionals report.

Results of a survey conducted in 2017 to elicite views on how a united library field can tackle the challenges of the future. Respondents were ALIA personal members or work for libraries that are ALIA instutional members. The report is a contribution to the International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA) Global Vision conversation.

National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead

This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the paper which charts the development of the scaffolded liaison librarian training program based on an annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA); evaluation and the new directions of the program.

National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead

This conference paper charts the development of the scaffolded liaison librarian training program based on an annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA); evaluation and the new directions of the program.

National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead

National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead.

Australian Library and Information Association's purpose in submitting this paper is to join colleagues from other professional associations in opposing the Australian Government’s proposal to cap self education expenses at $2,000, as planned in the 2013-14 Budget.