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This document (spreadsheet) has been produced from the information contained in the ALIA LIS research environmental scan report October 2014.
 
An environmental scan of Australian Library and Information Studies (LIS) research was undertaken focusing on the period 2005–2013. This was in response to a brief from ALIA that sought such an analysis to inform its decisions in relation to content of a future research agenda, support, advocacy, and future funding. The investigation was expected to include research priorities of other library and information organisations, topics of research undertaken in Australia, types of research, persons/organisations undertaking research, and how research activities are funded, communicated and applied.

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) submission in response to the ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee inquiry into ACT Libraries.
 
Public libraries in the ACT and across Australia are transforming their facilities, programs, services, technologies and staff skills to meet the challenges of our increasingly digital society. Libraries ACT is currently providing an excellent service to residents in the capital and doing so in an efficient and cost-effective way within the Territory Government. For this situation to continue, further investment is needed to meet increasing user needs and expectations. 
 

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) submission in response to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into ParentsNext, including its trial and subsequent broader rollout.
 
The location of public libraries and the services provided makes Australia's public library network an appealing opportunity for ParentsNext providers. However, library services have been used by ParentsNext providers without contacting the libraries involved. ALIA and the Australian Public Library Alliance request that ParentsNext providers consult with library managers before making use of library facilities and programs.

ALIA New South Wales (NSW) submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

ALIA Queensland submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

ALIA Victoria submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

Regional teleconference attendees' submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

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.

This document contains a snapshot of some of the innovative programs, events and activities taking place over the last 12 months or so in Australian public libraries. It features nearly 60 examples, which give together some idea of the variety of what’s happening all around the country.
 
The Australian Library and Information Association's year of advocacy came out of the ALIA Public Libraries Summit, which took place at the National Library of Australia, in Canberra, in July 2009. The summit program was built around four themes and we have taken these as the basis for our case studies. They are:
 

• Children, early reading and a literate Australia
• Encouraging the digital economy and digital citizenship
• Health and ageing
• Social inclusion

This document summarises how people who work in the library and information field want Australian Governments to engage with library and information services during their term of office. Throughout the political process, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) will be lobbying for The Library and Information Agenda – four themes and 10 items which we believe are essential for promoting literacy, enabling citizens to be well-informed, supporting socially inclusive communities and contributing to the success of Australia as a knowledge-based economy.

Every special library is likely to experience the review process at some point, often triggered by changes in the parent organisation. It is important to remember that while a review is challenging, it is also an opportunity to reinforce messages about the role and value of the library and information service. The review process can result in the reduction of some library and information services, but others find themselves coming out of the process in an even stronger position. How you and your colleagues approach the review can significantly impact on the outcomes for your library and information service. This guidance, based on the experiences of other libraries, suggests ways to navigate the process. 

This guideline is intended to provide library and information professionals with guidance on negotiating third party digital licensing or agreements and the appropriate management and security practices in respect to library customers’ personal information.

Share it: Resource Sharing Futures Conference, 10-11 May 2018 Canberra
 
In collaboration with ALIA, Libraries Australia held Share it, a two-day resource sharing futures event. The aim of Share it was to discuss the current Australian resource sharing landscape and issues around the complex world of modern resource sharing. A further aim was to determine whether there is still a need for a national resource sharing service and, if so, to develop a resource sharing road map and action plan for Australia.
 
Day 1 of Share it was an open conference for practitioners and thinkers across the resource sharing spectrum. Local and international speakers set the scene and discussed the current Australian resource sharing landscape.
 
Day 2 was an invitation-only strategic workshop for leaders, thinkers and experts in the Australian resource sharing arena, and provided an opportunity to elevate their thinking around the future of resource sharing.

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 March 2019 Brisbane
 
The Australian Library Design Awards have been created to showcase the best in contemporary library interiors and exteriors in Australia, and to celebrate the investment in libraries made by our nation's institutions, corporations, local, state and territory governments. There are three categories – public libraries, academic libraries, and school libraries. There is also an ALIA Members’ Choice award, voted for by ALIA Members. Entries can be for new buildings, refurbishments or major renovations. Each entry is judged against the same set of criteria and there is the option for the judging panel to make special awards where there are several outstanding entries in one category. Any library in Australia, recently built, renovated or refurbished can be entered for the awards. This includes fixed locations but not pop up, temporary or mobile libraries. 
 
The Australian Library Design Awards have been developed in the context of other competitions internationally, including the American Institute of Architects/American Library Association Library Building Awards and the Danish Agency for Culture Model Programme for Public Libraries Public Library of the Year Award. The entries, shortlisted and winning designs provide case studies in excellent library design for the 21st Century.