Australian Library and Information Association

Letter from ALIA President, Robert Knight OAM, to members of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) highlighting recent activities and initiatives.

ALIA celebrated its 80th anniversary throughout 2017, and with a celebration at ALIA House in October. This document provides an overview of the campaign.

 
Contents: About ALIA -- President's report -- Chief Executive Officer's report -- Director Corporate Services' report -- Director of Learning's report -- Director of Conferences and Events' report -- How we performed against the ALIA Board's strategic plan -- Our membership -- Advocacy campaigns -- Government and stakeholder relations -- Conferences and events -- ALIA in the regions -- Education, professional development and training -- Awards -- Communications -- Financial statements.

The ALIA Board met on 17 August 2020 to develop the next iteration of the ALIA Strategic Plan, in response to the extraordinary social environment, with the nation divided between states and territories with no COVID-19 cases and those striving to eliminate the Coronavirus. At this time, and for the next five years, the ALIA Board foresees the need for a four-fold approach:

Article by Kim Sherwin from INCITE January/February 2021 Volume 42 Issue 1 - Qualifications.
 
This article discusses the current Director's experiences on being on the ALIA Board.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) requires members, both personal and institutional, to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice and professional competence. All members are bound by the ALIA Constitution to act responsibly and to be accountable for their actions. The ALIA Code of Conduct establishes a common understanding of the responsibilities of members.
 
This document replaces "ALIA member code of conduct statement" (2018).

ALIA By-Laws as amended to May 2020.
 
This document has been superceded by amendments passed December 2021.

Minutes of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) 32nd Annual General Meeting held on 4 May 2020 at ALIA House, Canberra and via webinar.

 
Contents: About ALIA -- President's report -- Chief Executive Officer's report -- Director Corporate Services' report -- Director of Learning's report -- Director of Conferences and Events' report -- How we performed against the ALIA Board's strategic plan -- Our membership -- Advocacy campaigns -- Government and stakeholder relations -- Special projects -- Conferences and events -- ALIA in the regions -- Education, professional development and training -- Awards -- Communications -- Financial statements.

The Australian Library and Information Association’s (ALIA) move into a new building in Canberra in 1990 - 9-11 Napier Close, Deakin - was a major step for the Association. Over the years, ALIA Directors have debated the merits of retaining the building as the Association's main asset. After consultation with an Advisory Committee of long-term ALIA members and senior library leaders, the ALIA Board has made the decision to progress with the sale of the building. The property will be listed for sale in May 2020.