Make connections, advance your career, and make a difference
Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa LIANZA is Aotearoa’s library association. We work alongside library and information staff and services to strengthen our sector to be innovative and responsive to future information needs.
Latest News
Play a leadership role in the sector
Do you want to play an important role in achieving LIANZA’s vision of a thriving library and information sector? LIANZA is seeking nominations for our next president-elect and new council […]
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Te Rau Ora Library Life March 2025 out now
The latest edition of Te Rau Ora Library Life is out! Library of this issue is the Whanganui heritage library, Te Rerenga Mai o te Kāuru Alexander Library. LIANZA’s […]
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Distribution of Sir Apirana Ngata’s book on The Treaty of Waitangi – some things to think about
LIANZA is aware that an historic publication by Sir Apirana Ngata written in 1922 on The Treaty of Waitangi, has been republished and is being distributed to New Zealand school […]
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LIANZA award winner Rose Calvert
With an 11-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son, Rose Calvert has been a carer and nurturer for some time. Before becoming a mother, she was a registered nurse in Christchurch, Australia, […]
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LIANZA Webinar – Standing for LIANZA Council
Come along and hear what being on the LIANZA Council involves. Hear from current council members about what taking a leadership position in Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa means. Ask […]
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LIANZA Children & Youth Services Network 2025
LIANZA offers a time and space for children and youth service librarians and library staff to connect in a peer-to-peer network. This network supports anyone from within the profession engaging […]
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LIANZA TEL SIG Online Journal Discussion Group
LIANZA TEL SIG Journal Discussion Groups meet on a bi-monthly basis to discuss articles relevant to tertiary institutions. Each article is connected to a LIANZA Body of Knowledge (BoK). […]
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LIANZA Children & Youth Services Network 2025
LIANZA offers a time and space for children and youth service librarians and library staff to connect in a peer-to-peer network. This network supports anyone from within the profession engaging […]
Read more >LIANZA Membership
Become a member of LIANZA and join your peers in making a difference for their careers and for the sector. Membership categories include personal, institutional, student, and retired. Join us to support LIANZA’s advocacy work while making the most of your opportunities to connect, share knowledge and learn from other library and information people.
Rachel Esson
LIANZA Past President & National Librarian
"I encourage you to join LIANZA and connect with other professionals passionate about the place of libraries and information services in making Aotearoa New Zealand a place where everyone can thrive, grow and participate in communities, in education, and in employment. Nau te rourou Naku te rourou. Powered by our members for our members."
