International librarianship

In 2017 the ALIA International Relations Advisory Committee was formed to advise the ALIA Board on issues related to international affairs, advocate on the benefits both for individuals and the Association in international engagement, encourage international collaboration and sharing of ideas and build awareness within the Australian library community of involvement in various international initiatives. 
 
This brief report provides an update of international activities as of January 2018.
 

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) welcomes this opportunity to respond to the Australian Government Soft Power Review.
 
ALIA, Australian libraries and library and information professionals have a role to play in a number of areas, including:

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
 
This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) accompanied a lightning talk from members of the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI)-Oceania.
 

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
 
This conference poster presentation outlines the fieldwork experience of an information professional in the Philippines.
 

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
 
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the keynote address of IFLA President-elect, Christine MacKenzie, and INELI Oceania chair, Allison Dobbie, on the goals and purpose of the Pacific Libraries Network.

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
 
This conference poster presentation accompanied the talk on a partnership between the State Library of South Australia (SLSA) and the Shandong Provincial Library in China.
 

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
 
This conference poster presentation accompanied the talk "You're going to hear me roar! How the ALIA PD scheme helped me develop my leadership skills and travel the world". Participating in the ALIA PD Scheme creates new opportunities for mid-career professionals, including the chance to develop library leadership skills and skills in strategic thinking. 

ALIA New Librarians' Symposium 9 (NLS9), 5-7 July 2019 Adelaide: collaborate deviate innovate
 
Recording (MP4 audiovisual) of session on how three librarians collaborated across cities (and sometimes countries) using social media and online tools in order to present at the 2018 IFLA World Library and Information Congress. 

ALIA New Librarians' Symposium 9 (NLS9), 5-7 July 2019 Adelaide: collaborate deviate innovate
 
Recording (MP4 audiovisual) of panel discussion featuring librarians in the public, school and academic sectors sharing their experiences of working overseas and in cross-cultural environments. From the Pacific Islands to Scotland, Vietnam and China, the panellists discussed the challenges and joys of working outside their comfort zone, taking their skills outside traditional library roles, as well as the logistics of making the leap. 

ALIA New Librarians' Symposium 9 (NLS9), 5-7 July 2019 Adelaide: collaborate deviate innovate
 
Recording (MP4 audiovisual) of session on the IFLA New Professional Special Interest Group (NPSIG). NPSIG is a worldwide group of library professionals who provide opportunities to engage and collaborate on a range of projects, from the annual IFLA camp unconference to sessions at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), and online webinars.