Joint submission from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) in response to the inquiry into the influence of international digital platforms.
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) recognises that new forms of work have developed in response to the need for increased labour market flexibility. ALIA believes an appropriate, legal and fair employment policy balances the need for flexibility with protection for employees.
ALIA notes the increasing incidence of nonstandard work in Australian library and information services. The Association acknowledges the use of part-time, casual and genuine non-employee work, to the extent that it increases flexibility for both management and employees. However, the Association does not support the increasing casualisation of employment which is evident in some sectors
ALIA Schools Professional Development Workshop, 14 March 2020 Mt Waverley, Victoria: Students Need School Libraries
This document supports the stocktake workshop which explores the purpose of undertaking a stocktake and the creation of a policy and procedures manual.
Submission from the Australian Media Literacy Alliance to the inquiry into international digital platforms operated by Big Tech companies.
ALIA Universities and Research Libraries (URLs) ACT and Australian Government Libraries Information Network (AGLIN) ACT Seminar, 9 September 2015 Canberra: change, challenges and opportunities - recasting your library skills
The ALIA URL group provides a networking and information-sharing forum for all levels of library staff interested in issues and trends affecting the development of university and research libraries.
This seminar presentation (PowerPoint slides) outlines the process of planning and designing a new law library.
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA) joint statement in support of the removal of overdue fines in public libraries.
A growing number of Australian public libraries are removing fines for overdue items. This is in line with the global movement to make libraries more accessible for all people in our community. A number of trials have established that often the cost of collecting overdue fines is greater than the revenue received. Overdue fines are also a distraction from the core work of public libraries: lending items, encouraging reading and facilitating free access to information.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Webinar, 30 May 2020: Building Teams
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the webinar investigating: What are key staffing matters for school libraries? The quality of this service is dependent on the quality of the staff that provides it. How can team members work to their capacity and contribute effectively to the functions of their school library?
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.
ALIA New Librarians' Symposium 9 (NLS9), 5-7 July 2019 Adelaide: collaborate deviate innovate
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supported the talk on art displays in libraries. Research into the benefits of art in other workplaces is common, but research into the inclusion of art in library spaces has been limited. Using case studies from the University of Queensland and a Cambridge college, this session discussed some of the less conventional pieces of art we have put into libraries and discuss the reasons for and responses to displaying art in the academic library from both staff and students.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Webinar, 20 June 2020: Get the Knack on Reading
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the webinar which explores the reading needs of young Australians and how school libraries can support the recreational reading needs of their school community.
Vocational education and training (VET) libraries provide essential support for educators and students. They provide print materials and electronic resources; individual and group study spaces; computers and fast internet connection; information and digital literacy support, and expert assistance from qualified library and information professionals. VET libraries make a significant contribution to learning outcomes and to the employability of students.
These guidelines were developed by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) in 2015, and updated in 2019, with the assistance of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Libraries Advisory Committee.
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.
ALIA New Librarians' Symposium 9 (NLS9), 5-7 July 2019 Adelaide: collaborate deviate innovate
Recording (MP4 audiovisual) of session on art displays in libraries. Research into the benefits of art in other workplaces is common, but research into the inclusion of art in library spaces has been limited. Using case studies from the University of Queensland and a Cambridge college, this session discussed some of the less conventional pieces of art we have put into libraries and discuss the reasons for and responses to displaying art in the academic library from both staff and students.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Webinar, 20 June 2020: Get the Knack on Reading
This document (Excel spreadsheet) lists recommended books for school students as provided by webinar participants.
Attachment 3 to Australian Media Literacy Alliance submission to the Inquiry into international digital platforms operated by Big Tech companies, March 2023.
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Minimum Standard Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners provide guidance on the establishment, operation, and evaluation of library services to prisoners 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.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Webinar, 14 August 2020: Beyond Fake News
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the webinar "The Impact of Digital Technologies - Beyond fake news: navigating our information ecosystem for truth and balance".
In this webinar, participants learned more about the structure of information ecosystem, the various strategies that are being used to manipulate information, and ways to promote critical thinking to enable teachers and students to effectively identify credible, reliable and relevant information from a variety of sources including social media.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Seminar, 17 March 2018 Glen Iris, Victoria: What does the 21st century school collection look like?
The seminar is for primary and secondary teacher librarians and others who are responsible for school library services. This presentation (PowerPoint slides) is from Taylors Hill Primary School.
School library collections in the 21st century are often unique to meet the needs of individual school communities. A keynote presentation by Heather Bailie will explore the concepts underpinning the creation and development of a modern school library collection. This is followed by a panel of speakers who will share what their collection currently looks like and identify the reasons behind their decisions.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Seminar, 17 March 2018 Glen Iris, Victoria: What does the 21st century school collection look like?
The seminar is for primary and secondary teacher librarians and others who are responsible for school library services. This presentation (PowerPoint slides) is from Loyola College.
School library collections in the 21st century are often unique to meet the needs of individual school communities. A keynote presentation by Heather Bailie will explore the concepts underpinning the creation and development of a modern school library collection. This is followed by a panel of speakers who will share what their collection currently looks like and identify the reasons behind their decisions.
Contents: About ALIA -- Our Structure and Governance -- Advisory Committees Appointed by the ALIA Board -- President’s Report -- Acting Chief Executive Officer’s Report -- Chief Executive Officer’s Report -- ALIA’s Performance Against the Strategic Plan 2021-2024 -- Our Membership -- Groups -- Awards -- Financial Statements
ALIA Schools Professional Development Seminar, 17 March 2018 Glen Iris, Victoria: What does the 21st century school collection look like?
The seminar is for primary and secondary teacher librarians and others who are responsible for school library services. This presentation (PowerPoint slides) is from Westbourne Grammar School.
School library collections in the 21st century are often unique to meet the needs of individual school communities. A keynote presentation by Heather Bailie will explore the concepts underpinning the creation and development of a modern school library collection. This is followed by a panel of speakers who will share what their collection currently looks like and identify the reasons behind their decisions.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Event, 25 August 2018 Glen Iris, Victoria: Advocacy Matters!?!
These notes accompany the keynote address which discussed the difference between marketing and selling, the benefits of advocacy and how to plan an advocacy campaign to promote a service or program in the school library.
The Board of Directors may confer the distinction of Fellow on a member who, in the opinion of the Board, has reached an exceptionally high standard of proficiency in library and information science, and has made a distinguished contribution to the theory or practice of library and information science, and also directly contributed to the aims and objects of the Australian Library and Information Association.
This document provides general information about the award and an application form to nominate an individual to receive the award.
The ILRS Code has been endorsed by the Australia Library Peak bodies including Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), National and State Libraries Australia (NSLA), the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) and the National Library of Australia.
The Interlibrary Resource Sharing (ILRS) Code (together with the Best Practice Guidelines) is designed to support a multi-faceted approach to resource sharing based on reciprocality, cooperation and fairness between libraries, respect for the moral and intellectual rights of creators and publishers and compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
This version of the Code has been updated to show the recommended fees (rounded up/down to the nearest 10 cents) for July 1.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Event, 25 August 2018 Glen Iris, Victoria: Advocacy Matters!?!
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the session Model 1: Program budget.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Event, 25 August 2018 Glen Iris, Victoria: Advocacy Matters!?!
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the session Model 2: Allocated budget.
Summary of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Board of Directors Meeting held on Tuesday 30 May 2023 at ALIA House, Canberra.
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) has been proudly representing the Australian library and information sector as the peak body for professionals, staff, institutions, vendors, educators and other stakeholders since 1937.
ALIA Schools Professional Development Seminar, 26 August 2017 Fitzroy, Victoria: How school libraries can improve engagement with the differentiated learner
The seminar is for primary and secondary teacher librarians and others who are responsible for school library services and/or involved in learning and teaching programs. This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the session discussing dyslexia in reading and how data contributes to building a better understanding of the learner.