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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.

Advocacy

Help us create awareness of the crucial value of libraries and information services.

Professional Registration

Progress your learning journey and career opportunities.

Connect

Join our communities online, in your area, and in your area of interest.

Resources

Find information, toolkits and guides to help you in your library mahi.

Latest News

Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa LIANZA make a submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill

Jan 7, 2025

Before Christmas, LIANZA submitted on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The submission was strongly against supporting the bill.   This bill, if passed, will undermine the rights […]

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Tertiary Grants lead to new promotions and great outcomes

Nov 28, 2024

Over 2022 and 2023, three LIANZA SLANZA Tertiary Grants funding rounds were provided. These rounds resulted in the commitment of funding which will see students undertaking LIS qualifications into 2028. […]

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Auckland Libraries’ bilingual VOX Books in te reo Māori and English

Nov 27, 2024

Louise Harper, Senior Collection Development Librarian at Auckland libraries, shares her experiences contributing to the creation of six bilingual VOX Books in te reo Māori and English. LIANZA and Te […]

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Ivy Guo and Richy Misilei attend IFLA Futures Summit in Brisbane

Nov 26, 2024

LIANZA presidents Richard Misilei and Ivy Guo attended the IFLA International Futures Summit in Brisbane from September 30 to October 3, 2024. They talk about the highlights, themes and sessions […]

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Upcoming Events

LIANZA Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui & LIANZA SLIS – Welcome to 2025: Nibbles & networking

Kick off the new year with your fellow library and information kaimahi from the Wellington region at our first social event of 2025!   This is your chance to connect […]

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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 […]

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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 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.

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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."

Why Libraries?

Contact Us

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Laura Marshall

Executive Director
laura@lianza.org.nz / 021 877 009

Jess Buchanan-Smith

Office & Design Manager
jess@lianza.org.nz / 027 347 5326

 

Angela Cairncross

Communications Advisor
angela@lianza.org.nz / 021 222 8076

 

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