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Contents: Membership -- Meetings -- Summary of main activities -- Brief comments about how this work has aligned with the ALIA Strategic Plan -- Forward plans -- Summary of the sector/topic.

Contents: Membership -- Meetings -- Summary of main activities -- Brief comments about how this work has aligned with the ALIA Strategic Plan -- Forward plans -- Summary of the sector/topic.

Exercises for conversation classes in public libraries.

The 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is being celebrated around the world this year and there will be special events at the National Library of Australia and several State Libraries on 10 December 2018, in partnership with the UN Association of Australia.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights speaks to the values held by library and information professionals, and in May 2017, Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Members voted to include a new Object in our Constitution: "to endorse the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 19 and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in response to the many challenges faced by the world today and into the future."

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This document is superceded by "ALIA member code of conduct statement" (2020).

The ALIA Interlibrary Lending Advisory Committee conducted a survey to gather information on current interlibrary loan and document delivery (ILL/DD) processes and practices in Australia. The aim of the survey was to take a snapshot of the ILL/DD environment in Australia in 2018, with a view to inform future directions.

This report outlines the findings of the survey, with some analysis and recommendations by the Committee. The information gathered will assist the Advisory Committee, and more broadly the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), in its quest to promote and improve the services provided by all kinds of library and information agencies.

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.

This document provides a summary of outcomes from the strategic workshop on day 2 of the conference. This invitation only workshop was attended by leaders, thinkers and experts in the Australian resource sharing arena, and provided an opportunity to elevate their thinking around the future of resource sharing.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), through the Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA), has identified the need for an easy way for library services to identify, collate and report on the activities which contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This template identifies the 10 goals that are most appropriate to Australian libraries and provides ideas for the kinds of content under each goal.

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) has had requests for more detail on industry placement processes by some educators seeking guidance on best practice principles in industry placements. This document provides best practice guidelines for organising industry placements.

An industry placement provides an opportunity for students undertaking an ALIA accredited course to apply library and information science (LIS) theory and skills in an appropriately supervised practical professional industry environment. Professional experience is an essential requirement for students undertaking an ALIA accredited course at the diploma level. It is an expectation that every student graduating from an ALIA accredited course has completed the minimum industry placement at an appropriate professional level. Industry placement is not an opportunity for a host organisation to acquire free labour but an opportunity for the host to support the next generation of LIS professionals gain valuable professional experience. An industry placement is also different from a student volunteering for an organisation as an industry placement is formally and legally linked to the education provider and is an assessable part of an ALIA accredited course.

This document is superceded by "ALIA Guidelines for Industry Placement: Diploma of Library and Information Services" (2023)

Health Libraries Australia (HLA) is the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) national health libraries group. The terms of reference for the HLA Executive define the commitee's:

• responsibilities,
• portfolios,
• membership,
• terms of appointment,
• quorum,
• frequency of meetings; and
• reporting. 

Contents: Membership -- Meetings -- Summary of main activities -- Brief comments about how this work has aligned with the ALIA Strategic Plan -- Forward plans -- Summary of the sector/topic.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) promotes the free flow of information and ideas through open access to recorded knowledge, information and creative works. This is a core value of the Association.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) believes people engaged in library and information services are members of a profession committed to act with integrity, ethics, trust, expertise and the promotion of public good.

The Competency Mapping work has produced a list of health-related courses, events and programs offered in 2018 that are relevant to health librarians and technicians in Australia. The courses are also mapped to HLA's eight competency areas.

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.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) submission in response to enhancing online safety for children and older Australians. The submission recommends further integration of community focused programs into the Office of the eSafety Commissioner's portfolio.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) brief submission in response to the issues paper supports the appointment of a National Data Commissioner to oversee data sharing and release.

Submission by ALIA to the first round consulation of the Australian Public Service Review, 31 July 2018.

This review is looking at the capability, culture and operating model of the APS.

The submission presents a case against library staffing and service reductions in government libraries and requests that the APS Review consider the following five recommendations:

1. That the review recognise the importance of knowledge and information to the efficient and effective operation of the APS.

2. That the review endorse the ongoing need for qualified library and information professionals serving the Commonwealth Government.

3. That the review propose exploration of new service models for library and information services, with advice from ALIA and other relevant organisations.

4. That the review note the opportunity for the recruitment and employment of Indigenous professionals in the library stream.

5. That the APS recognise the need for specialist skills in the management of library and information services.

Contents: About ALIA -- President's report -- Chief Executive Officer's report -- Director Corporate Services' report -- Director of Learning's report -- How we performed against the 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 Libraries Copyright Committee (ALCC) welcomes current changes to the Bill as an initial step in improving Australia's safe harbour arrangements, but encourage further amendments to ensure that all local online service providers have the same legal certainty. The amendments proposed will provide significant benefits to Australia's library and archive community. They will lower the risk involved in digital engagement projects, and enable our members to more confidently make use of the latest technologies and tools. ALCC also maintains its support for the further extension of the copyright safe harbours to all online service providers, including commercial platforms.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA) welcome the opportunity to respond to the Regional Telecommunications Review 2018. ALIA and APLA recommend that consideration be given to a new funding stream to support libraries and enable them to provide digital programs and services, particularly in regional, rural and remote locations. Introducing a sustainable funding model would ensure equity of access to the benefits of new technologies for all Australians and help bridge the widening digital divide.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the National Arts and Disability Strategy discussion paper on behalf of our Members. It is good to see within the document the acknowledgement of libraries as community infrastructure promoting access to the arts for everyone. Public libraries across Australia are transforming their facilities, programs, services, technologies and staff skills to meet the challenges of our increasingly digital society, all the while ensuring that access is maintained and wherever possible improved, for people living with disability.

INCITE: The magazine for library and information professionals - Nov/Dec 2018 Volume 39 Issue 11/12

Contents: From the President -- From the CEO -- The fight to renew funding for NSW public libraries -- ALIA Board nominations are coming up again -- It's the second digital only edition of INCITE -- Another successful Australian Reading Hour -- ALIA Leadership & Innovation Forum roundup -- ALIA's new advocacy campaign, Truth, Integrity, Knowledge -- Letter to the editor -- 2018 ALIA Northern Territory Recognition Award winner -- News from your ALIA State and Territory Managers -- What is the library of things? -- Leading a bilingual storytime in Timor-Leste -- Creating an inclusive storytime event -- QUT Library starts lending IT equipment -- How chatbots can help streamline your library workflows -- Makerspaces beget creativity -- A fresh take on student practicum placements -- How library design can impact your library -- School libraries advocate together -- Passion and personal development creates a conference zine -- Grant opens door for personal development -- Law Library of Victoria expands to around-the-clock electronic access -- Librarians' Choice interview Markus Zusak -- 50 years of the National Library of Australia -- The E-lending Project examines the holdings of Australian libraries -- CAVAL's 40th birthday celebrations.

ALIA Schools Professional Development Event, 25 August 2018 Glen Iris, Victoria: Advocacy Matters!?!

This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the session Model 2: Allocated budget.

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!?!

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.

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 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.

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) supports freedom of access to public library and information services to enable all community members to participate and contribute to society, to actively contribute to social inclusion, and to enable people to contribute to the economic wellbing of their famiies and the nation.

This document highlights the diversity of public library services. They support literacy and reading for pleasure; lifelong learning; arts, culture and local heritage; cybersafety and digital inclusion. They promote the work of Australian writers and creators; provide safe spaces for meetings, study, work and relaxation; ensure that people have freedom of access to the information they need for personal development, health, wellbeing and active participation in our democratic society, and help people connect with egovernment.

HLA News: National News Bulletin of Health Libraries Australia - The national health group of the Australian Library and Information Association

Contents: In our sights: the scoping review -- Convenor's focus -- Resources for health librarians working with researchers and data -- Find yourself in a library: participate in Library and Information Week -- Getting creative with library outreach at Dementia Australia -- HLA PD Day keynote speaker announcement -- Member spotlight: Alice Anderson -- 2018 professional development opportunities.