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ALIA Training - Overdrive 101 webinar A mix of training & what’s new and will be applicable for all areas of the OverDrive-using library (collection development, patron assistance, administration, tech support, marketing). Free. ALIA members only. Wed 22 Feb 10:00 am EDT (1 hour) Register Now! [more...]

AARL Editor Bob Pymm and Book Reviews Editor Ian Morrison resign ALIA, the AARL Editorial Board, and the LIS profession offer their gratitude to Bob Pymm and Ian Morrison for their hard work and commitment to the profession. Calls for Expressions of Interest for those interested in taking up these positions will be issued shortly. [more...]

ALIA Training - Survey Design Stop wasting time and money and get your analysis right! Perfect for those involved in library customer service, strategy, planning, marketing, research, advocacy and management. Designing, Conducting and Analysing Surveys and Questionnaires (ASQ) from FOLIOz at the Uni of Sheffield. 5 Mar - 27 Apr. Registrations close 20 Feb. [more...]

ALIA Information Online 2013 Conference The ALIA Board of Directors have confirmed Brisbane as the location for the ALIA Information Online 2013 Conference. The Conference will be held in the week 11th-15th February 2013. Save the Date!

ALIA Training - Love 2 Read! In partnership with TAFE NSW and in support of NYR 2012; sharpen your reading and literature knowledge and promotion skills! 21 Feb - 3 Apr Register By 7 Feb REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! [more...]

Summer Reading Club - The Amazing Read! Hogwarts, Narnia, Wonderland – what do all of these places have in common? They are all amazing places where stories have taken us. The Amazing Read is designed to take you on a journey both throughout Australia and also into the magical world of books. All you need to know about running the Summer Reading Club in your library can be found here [more...]

Increasing accessibility Library Initiative promotional logos now available. Promotional logos are now available for use by participating libraries. To download the logos and for instructions on how they can be used please visit. [more...]

Library Lovers Day 2012. Love your library! Forget Valentine's Day, 14 February has been re-named Library Lovers Day! Use the Library Lovers Day website to indulge your creative flair and plan for your special event. [more...]