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Aurora Leadership Institute 2009

Applications are now open for the 12th Aurora Leadership Institute to be held at Thredbo, NSW, Australia from 19 to 24 February 2009. more >>

LIANZA Annual Remuneration Survey 2008

The time has come to complete LIANZA's annual remuneration survey. more >>

LIANZA Conference Goes Green!

Will your bag win the LIANZA Competition? more >>

Expressions of Interest for LIANZA CBA Judges

LIANZA is calling for Expressions of Interest for the 2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards Judging Panels. more >>

2008 LIANZA Professional Awards Announced

LIANZA is pleased to announce the names of members who have been honoured with professional awards this year. more >>

Winners of the LIANZA Children's Book Awards Announced at the Launch of Library Week

Master illustrator awarded the Russell Clark Award more >>

Library Week 2008 Launched Today

Library Week, officially launched tonight in Wellington, is the annual celebration of our nation's libraries and librarians that has been taking place for over 35 years. more >>

NZ Book Month - Lunch Pack

Word, bro. What's in your "Lunch Pack"? more >>

Library Week 2008 Website is now live!!

A whole new look Library Week website (www.libraryweek.org.nz) is now up and running with all the information you need to organise a fantastic Library Week at your library! more >>

LIANZA Honoure with International Innovation Award from ALA

LIANZA (the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) has been awarded a Presidential Citation for International Innovation in the Year 2008 by American Library Association (ALA) President, Dr Loriene Roy. more >>

Marketing the Profession Working Group Announced

We had an overwhelming response to our call for ‘Expressions of Interest' for the Marketing the Profession Working Group and it is pleasing to see the level of interest and support for this project. more >>

Editors of Library Life and the New Zealand Library and Information Management Journal Appointed

LIANZA Council is very pleased to announce that Alison Fields has been appointed as Editor of the New Zealand Library and Information Management Journal (NZLIMJ) and Jo Beck will provide Editorial leadership for Library Life. Both appointments are for a two year term. more >>

NZ's Biggest Storytime - Wednesday 20 August, 10.30am

Library Week 2008 - What's Your Story? Nou te kōrero more >>

EPIC Review: Library Community Survey

The EPIC Governance Group has launched a Future Directions Review to inform long-term directions for the development of EPIC. Ruth MacEachern, a Consultant with a Library and Information Management background, has been engaged to undertake this work. more >>

Register now for LIANZA Conference 2008 Poropitia Outside the Box

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e whā, nau mai, piki mai, haere mai. Ki te hononga ngā waka e tātou kia whakanui ai ngā mea katoa. Nō reira, ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takimano. Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. more >>

Te Ropu Whakahau receives International Innovation Award

The American Library Association will present a Presidential Citation for International Innovation in the Year 2008 to Te Ropu Whakahau - Maori in Libraries and Information Management more >>

LIANZA / JSCI Copyright Guidelines

The LIANZA Copyright Guidelines have been revised to take into account the Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008, and may now be accessed on the LIANZA Website: more >>

Election Results for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Region Councillor

In 2008 two nominations were received for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Region and as a result of the voting, LIANZA is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Spanhake as Councillor for the region. more >>

Finalists announced for the 2008 LIANZA Children's Book Awards

The judges were so impressed with the high standard of entries for New Zealand's longest established book prize, the Esther Glen Award (established in 1945), that they have included six finalists. more >>

Major Redevelopment of the National Library of New Zealand announced‏

Prime Minister Helen Clark and the Minister Responsible for theNational Library, Judith Tizard, announced today a major investment inthe redevelopment of the National Library of New Zealand, Te PunaMatauranga o Aotearoa. more >>

Professional Registration - Body of Knowledge

At the time that LIANZA launched its Professional Registration Scheme it issued a Statement which sets out the Body of Knowledge for the library and information sector. more >>

Expressions of Interest - Editor of Library Life

LIANZA is seeking expressions of interest from LIANZA members for the role of Editor of Library Life commencing June 2008 when current Editor Glen Walker takes on the role of LIANZA President. more >>

Expressions of Interest - Editor of the New Zealand Library and Information Management Journal

LIANZA is seeking expressions of interest from LIANZA members for the role of Editor of the New Zealand Library and Information Management Journal (NZLIMJ) commencing June 2008 when current Editor Glen Walker takes on the role of LIANZA President. more >>

Nielsen BookData NZ Booksellers Choice Award 2008 - Shortlist announced

For the first time in history of the Nielsen BookData New Zealand Booksellers' Choice Award several titles received precisely the same number of nominations, making it impossible to create a shortlist of four titles. more >>

Expressions of Interest - Marketing the Profession Working Group

The LIANZA National Council is seeking expressions of interest from LIANZA members keen to join a new Working Group set up to address the issue of marketing librarianship as a career option, primarily to the secondary school sector. more >>

2008 LIANZA Council Elections

LIANZA's Business Development Manager, Alli Smith, as Returning Officer, announced today the results of the 2008 Council elections. more >>

LIANZA is calling for Expressions of Interest for the 2009 LIANZA Conference Programme Chair

Position description - Programme Chair, New Zealand Library and Information Association Inc. (operating as LIANZA) Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa more >>

Expressions of interest: 2010 LIANZA Conference Convenor

The LIANZA National Council is seeking expressions of interest from LIANZA Members for the position of Convenor of the 2010 LIANZA Conference to be held 14-17 Nov 2010 at the University of Otago in Dunedin. more >>

LIANZA Conference 2008 Update

Dr Diane Mara has announced the themes she will cover in her keynote address at the 2008 LIANZA conference: Poropitia - Outside the Box. more >>

Meeting of like minds as GLAM gets together in a leadership rol

Collaboration and connections were the key themes running through the first Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums Sector (GLAMS) meeting for the 2008 year. more >>

2008 LIANZA Council Elections - Call for nominations

LIANZA Secretary, Alli Smith, is calling for nominations for the LIANZA Council for the 2008/09 year. more >>

2008 LIANZA Children's Book Award Judges Announced

Submissions have now closed for the 2008 LIANZA Children's Book Awards and the number of entries is very exciting, in particular for the Esther Glen and Russell Clark Awards. The 2008 judging panel have a very busy month of reading ahead of them. more >>

Guess who's coming to conference?

You should be! And why? Because Poropitia - Outside the box will make you want to change the way you work. And because this is likely to be the only conference you'll attend this year which has its very own Comics Laureate as a keynote. more >>

LIANZA Announces Appointments to the Credentials Committee

LIANZA is pleased to officially announce the appointment of Sue Sutherland (National Library of New Zealand) as Chair of the Credentials Committee. more >>

LIANZA Remuneration Survey Published

The Chair of the LIANZA Remuneration Survey Committee, Moira Fraser, announced today the release of the full report of the Library and Information Profession's Remuneration Survey for 2007. more >>

February means free-stuff on the Conference 2008 blog

This is the last week to win free-stuff from the blog. All you have to do is comment on any Poropitia Outside the Box blog post in February. http://poropitia.blogspot.com/ more >>

Allison Dobbie reappointed as Chair of the LIANZA Professional Registration Board

LIANZA President, Vye Perrone, announced today that Allison Dobbie, Group Manager, Auckland City Libraries, has been reappointed as Chair of LIANZA Professional Registration Board until March 2009. more >>

Thomson Scientific Sponsors 4th Annual SLA Award for Australian and New Zealand Information Professionals

Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, has announced their continued sponsorship of the Australia and New Zealand Chapter of the Special Library Association's (SLA) Informational Professional of the Year Award, and joined chapter leaders in calling for nominations. more >>

Julia Wilson appointed to the LIANZA National Council

LIANZA President, Vye Perrone, today announced that Julia Wilson has been appointed as the Hikuwai representative on the LIANZA National Council following Susan Tegg's move to Australia. more >>

LIANZA Children's Book Awards to be held during Library Week

This year Library Week will take place from 18 - 24 August 2008 and a presentation ceremony for the LIANZA Children's Book Awards will be added to the Library Week schedule of events. more >>

Consultation on what you want LIANZA to be in the future

During the last quarter of 2007 many LIANZA members expressed their views, through discussions at meetings and email, about the type of organisation we want LIANZA to be. more >>

LIANZA Conference 2008: Poropitia Outside the Box

Following lots of fantastic suggestions on the conference blog the winners are announced! more >>

LIANZA CPD Manager Appointed

It is with pleasure that we announce the appointment of Maree Kibblewhite to the role of CPD Manager, commencing 22 January 2008. more >>

LIANZA Conference 2008

The annual conference of LIANZA (The Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) has a new date and will now be held from 2 - 5 November 2008 at the SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! more >>

Convenor announced for the 2009 LIANZA Conference

It is with great pleasure that LIANZA Council announces the appointment of Lyn Macleod as Convenor for the 2009 LIANZA Conference to be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre 10-14 October 2009. more >>

Pass it on: EPIC LIANZA Training Initiative (ELTI)Trainers now available

Over the last year EPIC and LIANZA have collaborated to train a network of skilled Trainers who can provide training in e-literacy skills across the country. more >>

Libraries across the country participate in NZ's Biggest Storytime

"Kia hiwa ra"! "Pass it on"! more >>

Library Week 2007 launched in Wellington on Monday

Pass It On! Kia hiwa ra! Library Week 2007 was officially launched on Monday 15th October at a special event hosted and sponsored by the National Library of New Zealand. more >>

Standards and Cultural Resource Sharing Seminar

Places still available on Standards and Cultural Resource Sharing Seminar, 30 October 2007 more >>

LIANZA Conference 2007 - Proceedings & Photos on the website

**Proceedings, Photos, Conference Blog, Professional Registration** more >>

Library Week - Pass it on!!

"Kia hiwa ra"! Library Week is coming, "Pass it on"! more >>

New Zealand's oldest book prize awarded

Wellington writer and teacher Bernard Beckett received New Zealand's oldest book prize, The Esther Glen Award, at the LIANZA Children's Book Awards ceremony in Rotorua on Tuesday 11 September 2007. more >>

2008 LIANZA Conference Convenor

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Beverly Fletcher as Conference Convenor for the 2008 Conference, to be held in Auckland 28 September - 1 October. more >>

LIANZA Remuneration Survey

LIANZA is carrying out its biannual Remuneration Survey, which is also supported by National Library, SLIS, CONZUL, METRONET, SLANZA, PUBSIG, ITPNZ, NZLLA. more >>

LIANZA announces its shortlist for the Children's Book Awards 2007

The LIANZA Children's Book Awards, including New Zealand's longest running book prize, announces its 2007 shortlist in the fiction, non-fiction, illustrated book, and te reo Māori categories. more >>

CatSIG Activities

A final reminder of impending CatSIG activities more >>

Library Week 2007 theme and storytime book announcement

“Pass it on…” “Kia hiwa ra!” more >>

LIANZA Professional Awards for 2007 Announced

The LIANZA President, Vye Perrone, announced today the members of the Library & Information profession who have been honoured with professional awards. more >>

Professional registration now open

We are delighted to announce that you can now apply for library and information professional registration. more >>

How to find out about the new professional registration scheme

The Registration Board is currently working on a number of documents which will be made available on the registration site (http://www.lianza.org.nz/registration) when the Registration Scheme is implemented on 2 July. more >>

Applications for registration open next month

The registration process for library and information professionals will commence in early July 2007. more >>

LIANZA Remuneration Survey 2007

LIANZA President, Moira Fraser, announced that the Remuneration Survey Committee for 2007 had been set up, holding their first meeting on 16th May 2007. more >>

Leadership through Career Management

This one-day programme has been designed to encompass the needs of staff at all career stages: new or established in libraries, at the beginning or end of their careers and anywhere in between. The career management strategies will be useful to those wanting to feel in control of their work futures, those wanting to move toward retirement or "downsizing" their work and those who are responsible for managing or mentoring others in their career. more >>

LIANZA Strongly Opposes Closing of TVNZ Reference Library

LIANZA is strongly opposed to the proposed closing of the TVNZ News Reference Library. As the pre-eminent library professional organisation we are concerned that the closing of this high quality, special library and information service will compromise journalists' access to background and research information that is essential for preparing accurate and informed current affairs programmes and news reports. more >>

2007 LIANZA Council Elections

LIANZA’s Secretary, Steven Lulich, announced today the results of the 2007 Council elections. more >>

LIANZA Professional Registration Board

LIANZA Vice President, Vye Perrone, announced today the following appointments to the LIANZA Professional Registration Board: more >>

New LIANZA Business Development Manager appointed

LIANZA Vice President, Vye Perrone, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alli Smith as LIANZA Business Development Manager. more >>

Mirla Edmundson appointed Manager Manukau Libraries

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mirla Edmundson to the position of Manager Manukau Libraries. more >>

LIANZA sets up Gender Equity Taskforce

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, Moira Fraser, announced today that LIANZA is setting up a new Gender Equity Taskforce to address gender inequality in the library and information profession. more >>

EPIC LIANZA Training Initiative

EPIC and LIANZA have been working on a joint e-literacy training initiative. This unique initiative is in response to identified demand from EPIC member libraries and aims to provide the base e-literacy skills required for using and managing e-resources in libraries across New Zealand. more >>

Acting Business Development Manager Appointed

President of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, Moira Fraser, is pleased to announce that Steven Lulich has accepted a part-time role as Acting Business Development Manager. more >>

LIANZA Conference 2007: TRANZFORM –Te Tīnihanga

Call for Papers Announcement more >>

Chair of LIANZA Conference Programme Committee announced

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, Moira Fraser, has announced the appointment of Rosanne Jatania as Chair of the National Programme Committee. more >>

NZ Public Libraries Summit Update

Wellington was absolutely positively buzzing this week as over one hundred decision makers and thought leaders met for the New Zealand Public Libraries Summit. more >>

Maori Subject headings Seminars, March 2007

CatSIG, Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand and Te Rōpu Whakahau invite you to attend one of a series of seminars on cataloguing Māori materials. The seminars bring together experts in the field of cataloguing and Mātauranga Māori and will appeal to all those with an interest in the description and curation of Māori material. more >>

New Zealand Public Libraries Summit: shaping the future of our libraries

20 February 2007 - Officials from across New Zealand and Australia will meet in Wellington this month to discuss the future of New Zealand’s public libraries and create an Agenda for Action. more >>

Key Professional Registration Appointments Announced

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, Moira Fraser, announced today the appointment of Auckland City Librarian, Allison Dobbie, to be inaugural chair of the LIANZA Professional Registration Board for the New Zealand Library & Information Profession. more >>

LIANZA Copyright Bill Submission

LIANZA has prepared a submission to the Commerce Committee on the Copyright (New Technologies and Performers' Rights) Amendment Bill, which has been prepared in consultation with the LIANZA Copyright Task Force and the JSCI. more >>

Departure of LIANZA's Business Development Manager

The LIANZA President announced today with regret, that LIANZA Business Development Manager, Rob Arlidge, will be leaving the association on 2 March to take up a new position of Business Manager of New Zealand Land Search & Rescue Inc. more >>

History of LIANZA and its predecessors, 1910-2010, by Julia Millen

In the year 2010 LIANZA will celebrate a significant milestone in its history. That year the organisation, established in 1910 as the Libraries Association of New Zealand, later incorporated as the New Zealand Library Association and more recently known as LIANZA, will have been in existence for 100 years. more >>

Virtual Workshop at Otago Southland Weekend School

STOP PRESS Rachel Van Riel is taking a virtual workshop at the upcoming Weekend School. More details soon. more >>

National Library Announces Appointment of Alexander Turnball Library Chief Librarian

Penny Carnaby, National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, has announced that Chris Szekely has been appointed to the position of Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library, within the National Library. more >>

Professional Registration Project Manager Appointed

The Library and Information Association of New Zealand, Aotearoa has appointed Bill Southworth, a former Executive Director of the New Zealand Journalists Training Organisation, as its Project Manager for the introduction of a new librarian’s professional registration system. more >>

LIANZA Welcomes New Zealand Digital Content Strategy

LIANZA welcomes the release of the discussion document on the New Zealand Digital Content Strategy by the Hon David Cunliffe, Minister for Information Technology, and Hon Judith Tizard, Minister Responsible for the National Library. more >>

National Digital Forum Looks To Future With New Board And Chair

This morning at the National Library of New Zealand John Garraway (Director Library and Learning Services, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology) was elected as the new chairperson of the National Digital Forum (NDF). more >>

Six Pack 07: The Search for New Zealand's Next Literary Stars

New Zealand Book Month is on the hunt for literary talent – all writers are asked to submit their best piece of new writing to the Six Pack Competition 2007. more >>

IFLA 2010?

LIANZA is interested in receiving feedback and questions from members of the Library & Information profession to the exciting yet challenging concept of LIANZA bidding to host the 2010 IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) in New Zealand. more >>

America’s Most Famous Librarian Visits Wellington

Nancy Pearl is the only librarian in the world to have an action figure modelled in her likeness. more >>

E-verything to be sorted by digital content strategy

The Minister for Information Technology, Hon David Cunliffe, and the Minister Responsible for the National Library, Hon Judith Tizard released a discussion document on the draft New Zealand Digital Content Strategy. more >>

New librarian appointed at Victoria

Victoria University has appointed a new librarian with a wide range of experience in education information services. more >>

LIANZA Special General Meeting

The President of the Library & Information Association, Moira Fraser, announced today that a Special General Meeting of LIANZA will be held at 4.30pm on Thursday 7th December in the Auditorium of the National Library Building, Molesworth St, Wellington. more >>

Funding for ICT projects will benefit communities

Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today announced the opening of the Community Partnership Fund’s 2006/07 funding round, as part of the Labour-led government's Digital Strategy. more >>

Why Families Love Libraries

UK Press Release examining why families love libraries and what public libraries can do to ensure families get the best support. more >>

Information & Communication Technology Workshop - Advanced User

Due to demand, LIANZA will be offering its members an extra Advanced User Information & Communication Technology Workshop on 8th November at the Institute of Technology Library Computer Lab, Corner of East Tamaki Rd & Newbury Street, Otara, Manukau City, Auckland. more >>

Next Generation National Library - Draft Strategic Directions to 2017

Penny Carnaby, National Librarian, is extending an invitation to all interested parties to share the National Library’s thinking about the Next Generation National Library and to contribute your input and views. more >>

LIANZA Awards 2006

During the LIANZA Conference 2006 held in Wellington last week, the winners of the 2006 LIANZA Awards were announced at a special awards ceremony on Monday 9 October hosted by Conference MC Ginette McDonald. more >>

Professional Registration Endorsed

69% of the vote cast by members at LIANZA’s Annual General Meeting on 10th October supported the motion to introduce the proposed Professional Registration Scheme for the New Zealand Library and Information Profession. more >>

Glenn Colquhoun’s poetry collection, Playing God goes Platinum!

Glenn Colquhoun has proved once again that he is one of this country’s favourite poets. more >>

Winners announced for the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards 2006

The winners of the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards are announced Monday evening at an awards ceremony held at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre. more >>

Children’s Book Awards 2006 shortlist announced

The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) Children’s Book Awards 2006 shortlist announced more >>

Inaugural New Zealand Book Month Produces A Best Seller

After only being on sale for two weeks, the inaugural NZ Book Month publication The Six Pack is the number one bestseller on the Booksellers New Zealand Bestsellers List for New Zealand Fiction. more >>

LIANZA Conference 2006: Next Generation Libraries - He Huarahi Whakamua

How will our country’s proud tradition of libraries and information democracy manage to keep pace with the needs and expectations of the technology-savvy Google and Millennial generations? Where will libraries enrich and add value to New Zealanders’ lives, business and creative aspirations in the future? more >>

Library Week 2006 Begins

New Zealand's biggest storytime wil be held during Library Week 2006. more >>

Get connected during Library Week

National Library Minister Judith Tizard is encouraging New Zealanders to get connected with their local library during Library Week which starts today. more >>

Auckland to Catch Travel Bug at NZ Book Month Event

New Zealand’s first book month will be launched in less than a week: on Monday 18th September. more >>

New Zealand Post Book Awards 2007

Submissions are now being called for the New Zealand Post Book Awards 2007. more >>

Forthcoming AGM - Information Package to Members

LIANZA Business Development Manager, Rob Arlidge, announced today that LIANZA members would be receiving next week by post a sizeable information package in preparation for the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Association. more >>

Library & Information Commissioners announced

The Minister responsible for the National Library Judith Tizard has announced three new appointments and a new Chair of the Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC). more >>

LIANZA Professional Awards for 2006 Announced

The LIANZA President, Moira Fraser, announced today nineteen members of the Library & Information profession have been honoured with professional awards. more >>

LIANZA Honorary Life Memberships

LIANZA awards Nan Penberth and Brian Gilberthorpe Honorary Life Memberships more >>

LIANZA Taskforce on Professional Registration Consultation Meetings

At its last meeting on 4 August the LIANZA National Council agreed in principle to accept the reports of the LIANZA Taskforce on Professional Registration with its recommendations for the introduction of a voluntary scheme for professional registration. more >>

CPD Needs of Librarians in New Zealand

LIANZA & the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand today released the report of The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand’s continuing professional development (CPD) survey of librarians and information managers in New Zealand. more >>

Scoping Study into the capacity of local authority libraries in Fiji

LIANZA seeking expressions of interest more >>

LIANZA Rules Committee

New Appointments to LIANZA Rules Committee Announced. more >>

National Programme Committee for LIANZA Conferences.

LIANZA Seeks Applications for Position of Chair of the National Programme Committee for LIANZA Conferences. more >>

Indicators to Monitor New Zealand's Cultural Sector

Released by Statistics New Zealand, Cultural Indicators for New Zealand: 2006 provides a wideranging snapshot of the country's cultural activity. more >>

Library Week 2006

It's time to "Get Connected" to your local library during the 2006 National Library Week - which runs September 18-24. more >>

Major Sponsor for Library Week

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, Moira Fraser, announced today that LIANZA has signed a major sponsorship deal with PSIS Ltd for the national promotion of Library Week - 18th to 24th September 2006. more >>

2007 Access to Learning Award

2007 Access to Learning Award is an award given by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. more >>

New name and sponsor announced for libraries journal

New Zealand Libraries has a new sponsor and a new name—it will now be funded by Victoria University of Wellington and has been renamed the New Zealand Library & Information Management Journal – Nga Pūrongo. more >>

National Forum on Public Libraries and Diversity

Waitakere Library & Information Services, in conjunction with the NZ Human Rights Commission, is organising a national forum on PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND DIVERSITY to discuss the role of public libraries in a diverse community. more >>

eLGAR wins Computerworld Excellence awards

The libraries of Auckland City, Manukau, North Shore, Rodney and Waitakere have won two categories in the Computerworld Excellence awards 2006. more >>

A Conversation with David Carr

Inviting library, archives, and museum colleagues to an armchair conversation between National Librarian Penny Carnaby and Professor David Carr. more >>

Information and Communication Technology Workshops

Advanced and Learner Internet Search Workshops more >>

One More Week to Close of Reader's Choice Award Voting

Have you had your say in the Montana New Zealand Book Awards 2006? more >>

Kitty Murray Appointed to LIANZA National Council

The LIANZA President, Moira Fraser, today announced that Kitty Murray had been appointed to the LIANZA National Council to fill the vacancy in the regional Councillor’s role for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region. more >>

Winston Churchill Fellowships offer overseas research opportunities

Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Luamanuvao Winnie Laban invites New Zealanders to apply for the 2006 funding round for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust fellowships. more >>

Review of LIANZA Pub-SIG Report Completed

The LIANZA President, John Garraway, and the Convenor of the LIANZA Public Libraries Special Interest Group (Pub-SIG), Barbara Whitton, announced today that the Review of the LIANZA Public Libraries Special Interest Group report has been completed. more >>

New LIANZA Awards Committee Announced

The LIANZA President, John Garraway, today announced the appointment of a new LIANZA Awards Committee and the administrative streamlining of LIANZA’s awards processes. more >>

New Zealand Libraries Collaborate to Enhance Access to Information for Maori

On Thursday 15 June 2006 Hon Judith Tizard, Minister Responsible for the National Library, officially launched the Nga Upoko Tukutuku / Maori Subject Headings project in a function at the National Library. more >>

Strategic Planning: From Thinking to Creating the Future

LIANZA is looking to offer its members a one-day workshop - Strategic Planning: From Thinking to Creating the Future – by well-known International Consultant, Robert McEntyre. more >>

The new look Central City Library will be revealed....7 days to go!

The results of the $2.6 million redevelopment of the Central City Library will be revealed on Monday 29 May when His Worship The Mayor Dick Hubbard will declare it open. more >>

LIANZA Reinvests in the Library & Information Management Industry

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa: Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa, John Garraway, announced today that LIANZA has reinvested $56,500 in key strategic projects. more >>

Public Libraries of New Zealand: A Strategic Framework 2006 to 2016

Public Libraries of New Zealand: A Strategic Framework 2006 to 2016 was launched by the Hon. Judith Tizard at Parliament on May 1. more >>

Council Elections

The results of the LIANZA Council Elections for 2006/07 are announced. more >>

New LIANZA representative on SLANZA National Executive

Heather Manning will represent LIANZA on the SLANZA National Executive. more >>

National Library Week Committee

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, John Garraway, announced today the appointment of the National Library Week Committee. more >>

Montana New Zealand Book Awards 2006 - Make a Splash in Your Library

The countdown is on to the announcement of finalists for the Montana New Zealand Book Awards 2006. Finalists in eight categories will be announced on Friday 2 June. more >>

The Nora Bateson Scholarship for Advanced Study in Library and Information Studies

The Nora Bateson Scholarship for Advanced Study in Library and Information Studies is intended to encourage beginning practitioners to include some form of overseas study or experience of professional practice in their programme rather than to support work for a research degree more >>

Dialog Sponsors Second Annual SLA Award for Australian and New Zealand Information Professionals

Dialog (www.dialog.com), a Thomson business, and a long-time supporter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA), have announced that it will again sponsor the Australia & New Zealand Informational Professional of the Year Award. more >>

Appointments to the Credentials Committee

Two Members from Christchurch are appointed to the LIANZA Credentials Committee. more >>

Chair of the National Programme Committee

Kaye Lally appointed to the position for a three year term. more >>

2007 LIANZA Conference Host appointed

Mericia Waqanimaravu is appointed Conference Host for the 2007 LIANZA Conference more >>

New LIANZA President Announced

Moira Fraser elected LIANZA President for 2006/07. more >>

Library Week 2006

Lianza announces the dates for Library Week 2006 and plans to build the profile for future years. more >>

LIANZA Conference 2006: Next Generation Libraries - He Huarahi Whakamua

Call for Abstracts Announcement more >>

Two Exciting Programmes at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

(French National Library) For Information Managers with Some Knowledge of French more >>

LIANZA Councillor Ian Stewart Heads Overseas

LIANZA are sorry to announce the departure of Councillor Ian Stewart from the New Zealand Library and Information Community. more >>

Call for Associateship Applications and Fellowship Nominations

The LIANZA Office reminds its members that the closing date for nominations for LIANZA Fellowships and applications for LIANZA Associateships is 31 March 2006. more >>

Nominations for LIANZA Presidency and Vice Presidency

The LIANZA President, John Garraway, today announced that nominations for the positions of LIANZA President and LIANZA Vice-President for the 2006/07 June year would close at 5pm on Friday 31 March 2006. more >>

Public Libraries of New Zealand: a strategic framework

A report on the Strategic Framework Consultation Process has been published in the LIANZA on-line library. more >>

Changes to annual LIANZA Conference organisation

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, John Garraway, announced today changes in the governance and administration of the annual LIANZA Conference, and called for applications for two new LIANZA positions of chair of the National Programme Committee for LIANZA Conferences and Conference Host. more >>

LIANZA Remuneration Survey Published

The Chair of the LIANZA Remuneration Survey Committee, Steven Lulich, announced today the release of the full report of the Library and Information Profession's Remuneration Survey. more >>

Cultural Training : Archival Theories and Practices

This 17-day high-level course in Paris is free to 20 successful candidates from around the world, accommodation is provided, along with an allowance for meals. New Zealanders who have a good level of French can apply. more >>

New Appointment for LIANZA Vice-President

Keith Webster to take up prestigious position with the University of Queensland, Australia. more >>

New Zealand Post Book Awards 2006 Finalists Announced

The finalists in the 10th annual New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have just been announced. more >>

New Communications & Publications Coordinator for LIANZA

New Staff Member Joins LIANZA more >>

China Japan Exhibition at University of Otago

Exhibition on Travels to China and Japan, 1570 to 1920 more >>

Retail Presentation and Display Seminar 22 March 2006

Improve product presentation by learning innovative and simple display techniques more >>

Montana New Zealand Book Awards

Prestigious book awards to be judged by peers more >>

Collaborative Indexing Project Team Announces Pilot Phase of FindNZarticles

Improved access to indexing records for newspapers and journals more >>

Industry Announces Special Month to Celebrate NZ Books

September 2006 to celebrate New Zealand books and New Zealand writers. more >>

LIAC Contributes to Information Discussions on the World Stage

Digital Strategy at forefront of World Summit more >>

Five New Titles in Past Papers Online

19th Century News publications resources and marketing materials more >>

Matapihi Digital Collection Grows

New Zealand's culture and heritage collections enhanced with online window to content and organisations more >>

LIANZA's Taskforce on Professional Registration Update

Chairman of Professional Registration Taskforce, Steven Lulich, today announced the results from the submissions to the Discussion Document on Professional Registration, and the Committees next steps. more >>

New Website Launched for New Zealand Law Librarians' Association

Redesigned site offers new design and access to expanded content more >>

Taiwanese Donation to Manukau Libraries Helps Youngsters Learn Chinese

Generous multimedia donation enhances foreign language learning more >>

Prime Minister Helen Clark Launches Internet Portal Project for New Zealand's Cultural Sector

One stop online access to cultural information more >>

LIANZA WELCOMES NEW COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR

New LIANZA Staff Member more >>

LIANZA Remuneration Survey - Topline Results

The Chair of the LIANZA Remuneration Survey Committee, Steven Lulich, released today the first results from the Library and Information Profession's Remuneration Survey. more >>

National Library named New Zealand's first Sun Centre of Excellence

New Zealand's National Library will become an international model for preserving electronic heritage material. more >>

Turk-ANZAC Conference, 25-28 April 2006

Do you have an interest in the digitisation of historic information? more >>

New Minister Announced

The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) welcomes the appointment of Hon Judith Tizard as Minister Responsible for the National Library, and Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand. more >>

An exciting chance to participate in the Digital Strategy

Government funding is available for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects ... more >>

SLANZA Study Grants 2006

A reminder to SLANZA members that applications for SLANZA Study Grants for 2006 close on the 31st October 2005. more >>

Opportunities for New Zealand librarians in France

The "Profession Culture" programme offers a 3 month residency in France. Closing date for applications is the end of October 2005. more >>

Public Libraries Strategic Framework consultation document

Submission from the LIANZA Council. more >>

Are you interested in working at the new Upper Riccarton Community and School Library which will open in early 2006?

An informal discussion evening will be held Thursday 13 October at South Library, Christchurch (PDF 233 KB) more >>

Call for nominations: Jean Wright Award 2005/06

Do you work in a public library serving a community of less than 15,000 people? You could be eligible for up to $10,000 assistance for further training ... more >>

SLANZA Awards - Call for Nominations

Do you know someone who deserves a SLANZA Award of Merit? more >>

Call for Submissions on Discussion Document - LIANZA Taskforce on Professional Registration

The Chair of the LIANZA Taskforce on Professional Registration, Steven Lulich, announced today the release of the Taskforce's Discussion Document. more >>

New Convenor for LIANZA Credentials Committee

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We made the news!

"NZ History Looks to the Future" story is on the TVNZ website in technology news. more >>

LIANZA/Know Where Consulting lucky draw winner

Thanks to all at the LIANZA Conference 2005 who entered a pink slip in the bag for the LIANZA/Know Where Consulting lucky draw. more >>

LIANZA Children's Book Awards Announced

As part of their annual conference, following Library Week, the winners of the LIANZA Children's Book Awards 2005 were announced on Monday 12 September. more >>

Continuing Professional Development Survey for the Library and Information Sector

This online survey was announced two weeks ago, and will run from September 21st to October 5. more >>

Submissions invited - Public Libraries of New Zealand : a Strategic Framework 2005 to 2015

A strategic framework to guide the public library sector over the next decade is outlined. Your views are invited. more >>

Training Needs to be Uncovered

Rather than assume what librarians and information professionals need for professional development, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand and the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) are going to ask. more >>

LIANZA and Know Where deliver Know How to you - wherever you are!

LIANZA and Know Where Consulting have entered into a joint venture to deliver a continuing professional development programme to LIANZA members, it was announced today. more >>

Library Week 2005 : 7 days of inspiration, a lifetime of opportunity

Library Week 2005, a national celebration of New Zealand libraries, launches today with debates, competitions, book readings and events. more >>

Retail Presentation and Display Seminar - Queenstown. Book now!

Make your library displays stand out from the crowd - learn innovative yet simple display techniques from top display artist Vince Collins of Impact Displays. more >>

"Let's share a book" on Thursday 8th September, at 10:00am

Join with libraries nationwide to read Taming the Sun by Gavin Bishop. more >>

New LIANZA Associates Announced

The President of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, John Garraway, today announced the awarding of associateships to nine LIANZA members. more >>

LIANZA Calendar Contest

Thank you to all those who submitted entries in the LIANZA Library Architecture Calendar Contest. more >>

LIANZA Children’s Book Awards : 2005 Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards 2005 has been announced and includes twenty-one outstanding new titles for children and young people by New Zealand authors and illustrators. more >>

LIANZA / National Library Aurora Sponsorship

If you work in a small/medium organisation, and would like to attend the 2006 9th Aurora Library Leadership Institute, you may be eligible for $2500 assistance. more >>

New Te Rōpū Whakahau representative on LIANZA Council

Sonya Peters will be the next Te Rōpū Whakahau representative on the LIANZA National Council, replacing Jenny Barnett. more >>

Remuneration Survey Committee Statement

Remuneration Survey of the Library and Information Profession - a number of concerns have been expressed by individual organisations and the Committee issues this statement to clarify those matters. more >>

"My Dream Library" Competition for Schools

Would your student library users like to win an Apple iPod Shuffle? more >>

Inspirational Library Architecture: LIANZA Calendar Contest - the quest is on!

Do you want your library showcased in a desk calendar? We need photos by Friday 12 August. Send us a photo of your library - now! more >>

Ada Fache Award - Applications Sought

Are you a personal member of LIANZA, working in an isolated situation? more >>

Presentation and Display Seminars - Book Now

Make your library displays stand out from the crowd - learn innovative yet simple display techniques from top display artist Vince Collins of Impact Displays. more >>

YBP/Lindsay and Croft Award for Collection Services - Nominations Required

If you work in collection development, acquisitions, or cataloguing you may be eligible for a $2000 grant and citation. more >>

Documentary Heritage Consultation Paper - Submissions Invited

The National Library invites you to make a submission on a national policy related to documentary heritage collections. more >>

New Website Editor for LIANZA

Louise Ryan has been appointed Website Editor at LIANZA. more >>

Library Week 2005

5 - 11 September 2005 more >>

MM Research Wins Contract for Library Remuneration Survey

The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) has contracted MM Research Ltd to carry out a remuneration survey to measure the remuneration levels of those working in permanent and fixed term library and information jobs in New Zealand. more >>

Librarians Prepare to be Tested

Librarians make up one of the representative groups in TV One's Test the Nation. Will they be able to bust some stereotypes? more >>

Feeling Creative?

Huia Publishers, supported by SPASIFIK Magazine, is searching for fresh, original, new Pacific creative writing talent. more >>

New Library's Zones Will Offer Four Experiences in One

Customers can expect an exciting new library experience when the new Parklands Library/Te Kete Wananga o Waitikiri opens on 6 August. more >>

LIANZA National Office Has Moved

LIANZA have finally settled in their new home. more >>

LIANZA Election Results

In 2005 five Council positions became available. We can now announce that the full LIANZA Council for 2005/06 is... more >>

Updated LIANZA 'Copyright Guidelines for Librarians' Released

The latest edition of 'The Copyright Act 1994: Guidelines for Librarians' is available now. more >>

How to Get to the Other Side of the Page

Freshen your skills or find a new direction by studying publishing online. more >>

Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers - Call for interest

The New Zealand Branch of Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers are proud to bring you Max McMaster, who will be holding indexing training courses in Hamilton, Auckland and Nelson depending on demand, between 29 August and 2 September 2005. more >>

LIANZA Welcomes Government's Digital Strategy Framework

LIANZA welcomes the overarching framework of the Government's new Digital Strategy which Information Technology Minister, David Cunliffe, announced this week. The Government said it will provide more than $53 million to implement the strategy as part of the 2005 Budget. more >>

Montana Poetry Day 2005

This is a chance for Libraries around the country to get involved in Montana Poetry Day 2005, which will be the best one yet! more >>

Welcome to the New Look LIANZA Website!

Welcome to the new LIANZA website - feel free to explore. Current members can register for password access to member only areas like Library Life or newcomers can join LIANZA online. more >>

Maori Subject Headings Project Team Announced

The Maori Subject Headings Project Team was announced at the Te Ropu Whakahau hui and have started working together and will continue until the end of June to develop a core list of terms. more >>

The MARC of Quality Cataloguing Workshops Update

An update on the MARC21 workshops being held in Hamilton in May. more >>

Paul Szentirmay Special Librarianship Scholarship

Are you itching to complete that research, launch a new and exciting concept into the community or make your dreams a reality? Are these ambitions thwarted by budget shortfalls (personal or otherwise)? more >>

Your Chance to Help Honour Outstanding New Zealand Writers

Readers, writers, other individuals and organisations are invited to nominate their choice of an outstanding New Zealand writer in the genres of poetry, fiction and non-fiction for the Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement 2005. more >>

LIANZA Council nominations due soon

It's time to have your say on the people who represent your member interests on the National Council. more >>

Remuneration Survey

Request for Proposals. Including answers to recent questions. more >>

NZ Branch of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI) launched!

A reception was held on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at National Library/Te Puna Mātauranga, Wellington, for publishers, editors, writers, and other invited guests, to help celebrate the launch of the newly formed New Zealand Branch of ANZSI (formerly the Australian Society of Indexers, AusSI). more >>

New Zealand Author Kelly Ana Morey's Grace is Gone Named Kiriyama Prize Finalist

Award-winning writers and first-time authors named for international award celebrating books from and about the Pacific Rim more >>

Ministry for Culture and Heritage Awards in Oral History Applications Close Soon

Ministry for Culture and Heritage Awards in Oral History Applications for 2005 funding close next month. more >>

Statistics New Zealand's Public Library Partnership Launched

The information role of libraries will be enhanced when Statistics New Zealand provides up-to-date official statistics to more public libraries, the National Librarian, Penny Carnaby, said today. more >>