Thursday, April 17, 2008

Advanced warning

The Third Library Achiever of the Year Award will be held in 2008.
Details for the event are still being finalised, but ALIA SA would like to encourage you all to start thinking about colleagues or organisations that deserve to be recognised.
Stay tuned for official nomination dates.

Upcoming event: Library and Information Week

Library and Information Week is 19 - 25 May 2008. There are a range of activities occurring in Adelaide and South Australia during LIW.

Including but not an exhaustive list:
- South Australian Library Technicians' Day Dinner 20 May. SA Library Technicians and friends are invited to attend a Dinner to celebrate National Library Technicians' Day. $30.00 per head; Drinks extra. Time: 7pm. Venue: The Feathers Hotel, BURNSIDE. RSVP with payment in full to Amanda Colbert by Fri 2nd May For more information, contact Amanda Colbert, Amanda.Colbert@cywhs.sa.gov.au.nospam.

- Special Librarians' Day 21 May. ALIA SIP SA celebrates Special Librarian's Day as part of ALIA LIW 2008 with a tour of the Parliamentary Research Library and refreshments at Regattas Bistro (Adelaide Convention Centre). Tour: 2.15 p.m. for 2.30 p.m.. Numbers limited to 20. For more information, contact Caryl Armstrong, caryl.armstrong@imvs.sa.gov.au.nospam.

- Morning tea @ your library 22 May to raise funds for the Cancer Council
http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/

- National Simultaneous Storytime Wed 21 May 11am
"Arthur" Written by Amanda Graham Illustrated by Donna Gynell

- ALIA SA Annual LIW Quiz Night, sponsored by Civica.
Date and location to be confirmed. More details coming soon!

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Nuts 'n Bolts Session

ALIA SA Nuts 'n' Bolts information session for new members and office bearers was held on Thurs March 27 at the Ira Raymond Room at Barr Smith Library.
A dozen members gathered to hear from our Local Liaison Officer, Jeannine Hooper, as well as several ALIA SA committee members, and learn about the structure and tools of the Association. Some helpful tips were delivered, and some evidence of the benefits of being an active member demonstrated by new graduate Melaina Schuller-Tate.
Pizza and drinks were enjoyed, with thanks to Raeco, and the support of their representative, Jo Blake.
It was not only an informative night, but a chance to meet other new members, and start networking with library professionals in Adelaide!