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ALIA Weekly Volume 8 Issue 1–08 January 2020
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Connect with the best, advance your career, and make a difference by getting involved. Become an ALIA Member today.
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 HEADLINES
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ALIA | 2 January 2020
ALIA has released this response to the ongoing bushfire crisis which acknowledges the way library staff step up to help their communities when natural disasters strike, showing compassion and dedication, often while facing challenging situations in their own homes. It also advises Members who wish to provide support to donate money to the Red Cross Appeal. Additionally, if your library has been impacted and there is something we can do immediately please contact ALIA CEO Sue McKerracher. If you fear your library is at risk, you can find more information about disaster preparation and planning on the ALIA website.
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As large parts of the nation continue to be affected by the bushfire crisis authors on Twitter have been raising money for the appeal via the campaign #AuthorsForFireys. Creators are auctioning off their works and skills for donations to the bushfire appeal. For more information see the website.
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ALIA | 9 December 2019
The ALIA Board has created some take home messages after the Association's 9 December 2019 meeting.
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ALIA | 2019
Throughout 2019, ALIA worked on updating its policies including its role in education of library and information professionals.
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 ALIA | 14 January 2020
ALIA is seeking submissions for the March/April issue of INCITE, the theme is 'leadership'. The deadline is 14 January 2020. For more information see the website or contact incite@alia.org.au.
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ALIA | 14 February 2020
Library Lovers' Day 2020, 14 February, is an opportunity for library and information professionals across the nation to showcase their libraries. The 2020 theme is Uncover something new and you can download free resources on the ALIA website to help you celebrate the day.
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ALIA | 25–31 May 2020
Start planning your Library and Information Week, running 25–31 May 2020, today. The theme is Create which recognises all the ways that library and information professionals create and support their users to create. You can also purchase event merchandise on the ALIA website. However. due to the smoke affecting Canberra there could be a delay in receiving merchandise as Australia Post is currently operating intermittently in the ACT. For more information see the website.
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ALIA seeks your feedback
ALIA
ALIA is seeking your feedback through two surveys. The Future of LIS Education survey and the ALIA Salary and Workplace Survey 2019. We would love to receive your feedback on these important matters.
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ALIA
In May 2019, ALIA submitted a response to the Australian Academy of Humanities Future Humanities Workforce Consultation Paper. The paper has since been published and features quotes from our submission on pages nine and ten.
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ALIA Children's and Youth Services
You can now subscribe to the ALIA Children's and Youth Services monthly newsletter Scoop. Subscribe today to keep up to date with all the latest ALIA CYS news.
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ALIA New Generation Advisory Committee
ALIA's New Generation Advisory Committee is seeking suggestions for AusLibChat 2020 topics. Suggestions can be made on the website.
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ALIA Students and New Graduates Group | 20 January 2020
ALIA's Students and New Graduates Group is seeking applications for its new National Secretary. Applications are open until 20 January 2020.
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Increased access to a Victorian public library declared a success
ABC News
ABC News has published two articles about Foster Library, VIC, which has recently moved to 24 hour access for pre-approved community members.
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Naomi Valley Independent | Vanessa Hohnke | 3 January 2020
The Gunnedah Shire Council, NSW, is set to lobby both the Labor and Liberal parties for state funding of public libraries. Additionally, the Council has resolved to become more involved with the NSW Public Libraries Association.
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The Standard | 18 December 2020
The architect for the new library for Warrnambool, VIC, has been selected. Kosloff Architecture will design the next stage of the $20 million library and learning hub.
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The Guardian | Lorena Allam, Nick Evershed and Mike Bowers | 18 December 2019
Alice Springs Public Library, NT, has been praised as a safe haven in hot weather for locals in an article published in The Guardian.
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The Canberra Times | Amy Martin | 2 January 2020
Libraries ACT has been featured in an article in The Canberra Times about the most popular books requested from the service throughout 2019.
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Mirage News | 23 December 2019
Diamond Valley Library, VIC, is set to receive an upgrade worth $850,000. The upgrade to the library will include an expanded children's area, improvements to library access and new flexible co-working spaces.
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Updates from IFLA
IFLA
There are several ways to get involved with IFLA in 2020. Alongside the Goethe-Institut it is running a survey in order to develop ILFA guidelines for Library Services to Refugees, Immigrants, Migrants and Asylum Seekers. IFLA is also seeking seeking applications for its Green Library Award 2020 which close on 15 January 2020. Additionally, IFLA has highlighted two reports on Human Development Report 2019: What Libraries Should Know and its updated 2019 Trend Report.
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Stuff | Cherie Sivignon | 16 December 2019
The design for the new public library at Motueka, New Zealand, has been approved. The library will be designed to be as accessible as possible with gentle ramps, wide corridors and colour to differentiate spaces.
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Mirage News | 7 January 2020
Library and Archives Canada is set to grant $2.3 million CAD (more than $2.5 million AUD) to support 31 projects by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation organisations in 2020.
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The future of funding for UK public libraries
CILIP called on the Boris Johnson Government to invest £250m into the nation's library service in late December 2019. Following this call the Chief of the Arts Council has announced that it will soon be publishing its 10-year strategy for the arts which is set to include increased funding for public libraries.
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BBC News | 3 January 2020
The Darlington Library, UK, was set to be shut down in 2019 after the local Council won a High Court challenge against its closure. However, the Council seems to have reversed its decision and the library is rumoured to receive an upgrade worth £2.9 million (more than $5 million AUD).
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Several US library services cease charging late fees
Public library services across the US have chosen to cease charging late fees including services in Illinois; the Lawrence Public Library, Kansas; two library services in Iowa; and Kalamazoo Public Library, Michigan.
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Library fines and the public domain in the US
Forbes has published two articles relevant to library staff one on library services across the US ceasing to charge late fees, and another one about the current state of public domain in the nation.
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Times Union | Kenneth C Crowe II | 15 December 2019
Public libraries in the US are focal points for information in the lead-up to the 2020 US Census.
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The Guardian | Caroline Davies | 2 January 2020
A collection of letters belonging to TS Eliot has been revealed at Princeton University Library, US. The letters contain personal details of the poet's life and relationships.
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Do you have a photograph from ALIA Group events or gatherings? We would like to feature it in ALIA Weekly. Email a high resolution image, a description of the event and the names of people in the photograph to media@alia.org.au.
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 WHAT'S ON
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What's On lists ALIA events, ALIA group events and free library and information sector activities for the benefit of ALIA Members.
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CILIP | 13 January 2020
CILIP is running a free webinar on 'Working Internationally for Libraries: Conversation with Sue McKerracher from ALIA' on 15 January 2020. Registrations close 13 January 2020.
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National Library of Australia | 22 January 2020
The National Library of Australia is hosting the free event 'Getting Started at the National Library' at 1:00pm AEDT on 22 January 2020. For more information see the website.
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Office of the eSafety Commissioner | 11 February 2020
Safer Internet Day on 11 February 2020 supports and promotes safer and more efficient online access. The theme for the day is 'together for a better internet'. Free resources have been made available for the day. For more information see the website. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is running the event.
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UN | 28 September 2020
The International Day for the Universal Access to Information has been formally added to the United Nations calendar. The first official celebration of the day will take place on 28 September 2020.
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 ALIA TRAINING
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ALIA | 16 January 2020
Discoverability is fundamental to managing any collection. Understanding and using metadata effectively ensures your resources are connected, relevant and easily found both on the web and in the broader networked world. Registrations close 16 January 2020. For more information see the website.
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ALIA | 21 January 2020
The great challenge of this digital age we find ourselves in will be to ensure that what we do – the collection, preservation and management of information is done in a consistent manner which ensures it is accessible in the future. Registrations close 21 January 2020. For more information see the website.
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ALIA | 18 February 2020
Libraries pride themselves as great equalisers. But do your physical layouts, resources, staff, equipment and policies really support clients with a disability? And what sort of disabilities? Registrations close 18 February 2020. For more information see the website.
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 FEATURED JOBS
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Employer: The Australian Government Library and Information Network (AGLIN)
Location: National
Closing date: 31 January 2020
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Produced in collaboration with the American Library Association and Creative Commons, this book offers a background on copyright law, as well as a clear guide to open licensing and open advocacy.
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ALIA Members can access more free PD in PD Postings, which comes out on the first Thursday of each month and provides quick access to selected, free learning activities. PD Postings features information specific to each PD specialisation. For more information contact pd@alia.org.au.
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The Australian Library and Information Association acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters, cultures and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
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