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This document has been prepared by a National RFID Data Profile (NRDP) working group established under the auspices of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). The working group was established to consider issues relating to information elements that might be placed on RFID tags by Australian libraries and the extent to which such information might have an impact on future interoperability and the leverage to be gained through RFID technology. More broadly, the working group also looked at a number of other related issues that could potentially limit interoperability as RFID systems are progressively rolled out across the country.

National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge
 
This conference paper discusses initiatives to break down barriers among different age-groups in the community through collaborative programs.
 
Libraries have a unique strength within their communities, catering specifically to their local population as well as being of vital national importance. Through access to certain technologies, resources, and services, libraries contain an array of learning potentials. Coupling this with the patronage of a wide spectrum of demographics, a library has the capacity to improve a community's social cohesion. Of concern here are ways to improve the local digital literacy through partnerships between adults and youth. By utilising knowledge of the more technological savvy to teach those lacking such an understanding, libraries can assist others in engaging in an advancing, technologically dependent era.

National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 27-29 September 2017 North Sydney: bridge to knowledge
 
This paper discusses the tools developed by a Tasmanian secondary school to improve student ICT literacy skills and meet the Australian Curriculum’s ICT Capability requirements.
 
The majority of the current generation of school students displays a high level of technological capability. However, the digital native epithet is an over-generalisation. There are significant differences in ICT literacy associated with socioeconomic background, indigenous status and geographic location in Australia. 

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.
This document recounts the history of the Asia and Pacific Special Interest Group (APSIG) which celebrated twenty-two years of activities in August 2010.

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 2011 Perth: back to basics
 
This conference report was composed by the recipient of the WALT symposium grant.
 
The aim of the WA Library Technicians Group (WALT) symposium grant is to enable students and recent graduates of a library technician qualification course to experience the value of a National Library and Information Technicians' Symposium. The Symposium is a prime source of professional development and networking opportunities for library technicians within Australia and overseas.

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 2007 Melbourne
 
This conference report was composed by the recipient of the WALT symposium grant.
 
The aim of the WA Library Technicians Group (WALT) symposium grant is to enable students and recent graduates of a library technician qualification course to experience the value of a National Library and Information Technicians' Symposium. The Symposium is a prime source of professional development and networking opportunities for library technicians within Australia and overseas.

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 2005 Sydney
 
This conference report was composed by the recipient of the WALT symposium grant.
 
The aim of the WA Library Technicians Group (WALT) symposium grant is to enable students and recent graduates of a library technician qualification course to experience the value of a National Library and Information Technicians' Symposium. The Symposium is a prime source of professional development and networking opportunities for library technicians within Australia and overseas.

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 9-12 September 2003 Brisbane
 
This conference report was composed by the recipient of the WALT symposium grant.
 
The aim of the WA Library Technicians Group (WALT) symposium grant is to enable students and recent graduates of a library technician qualification course to experience the value of a National Library and Information Technicians' Symposium. The Symposium is a prime source of professional development and networking opportunities for library technicians within Australia and overseas.

ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Symposium, 2001Tasmania
 
This conference report was composed by the recipient of the WALT symposium grant.
 
The aim of the WA Library Technicians Group (WALT) symposium grant is to enable students and recent graduates of a library technician qualification course to experience the value of a National Library and Information Technicians' Symposium. The Symposium is a prime source of professional development and networking opportunities for library technicians within Australia and overseas.

Ongoing financial, administrative, and technological changes present significant challenges and opportunities for government libraries in delivering services to their clients. Determining how government library and information services might best confront these challenges and take advantage of new opportunities is crucial for the future of the sector. The Australian Government Libraries Information Network (AGLIN) has commissioned a review of service delivery models in Commonwealth Government libraries. The goals of the Commonwealth Government Agency Libraries Review (CGALR) are to evaluate the libraries’ current service delivery models and to develop an options paper outlining some future models which might better serve needs of clients across government.
 
This literature review considers a range of current perspectives on library and information services,focusing on the specific issues and challenges facing contemporary government libraries and librarians. The review incorporates four key areas:

• Directions in government administration
• National and international trends in government library services
• Developments in contemporary special libraries
• Skills and competencies required by special librarians

ALIA Information Online 2017 Conference, 13-17 February 2017 Sydney: data information knowledge
 
Lunchtime Talk: Information Online wrap-up, April 2017
 
This report provides an overview of conference sessions which focus on enhancing the user experience and interaction with collecting institutions whether this is online, through public spaces, or through their collections.
 
 

This report has been prepared for the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) in response to the request to undertake a literature review and environmental scan to inform discussions of the issues associated with professional accreditation. ALIA is the peak body which develops and monitors the professional standards that ensure the high quality of graduates entering the library and information services (LIS) profession in Australia. 

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Schools and the Victorian Catholic Teacher Librarians (VCTL) make available to school communities 'A Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures in Australian School Library Resource Centres'. It is the result of a joint working party and has been published to support the professional practice of staff in school libraries.
 
This manual sets out how to develop the policies and document the procedures that are essential for exemplary library management practices. The implementation of these policies and procedures aims to ensure equitable access to resources for all in the school community. A school library that is well managed is in the best possible position to offer the range of library programs and services that are essential to support the school’s student learning goals.

This document assists in the promotion of the role of the school library and the teacher librarian to the principal and/or leadership team.
 
It supports the short promotional film developed by ALIA Schools, 'Promoting your School Library', which gives an overview of the role that school libraries and teacher librarians can play by contributing to student success in learning in both primary and secondary school settings.
 
Five key stakeholders have been targeted as the audience for this film:

•  Parents
•  Principal/Leadership Team
•  School Staff
•  Library Teams
•  Network Groups