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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.
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Pūtoi Rito – Building communities of readers
Clutching the book tightly to his chest, the boy asked, “Can I keep this?” the librarian on the stand replied with a resounding “Absolutely!”. He and his siblings had selected […]
Read more >2024 LIANZA Professional Recognition Awards
Every year LIANZA recognises the contributions made to the library and information profession by celebrating achievements through the LIANZA Professional Recognition Awards. These awards have celebrated the success of hard-working […]
Read more >The day we looked at the past, the present and the future
On October 30, LIANZA Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui committee joined forces with LIANZA Special Libraries and Information Services (SLIS) to deliver an inspired regional hui at Te […]
Read more >LIANZA announce new Executive Director
Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa LIANZA Council is excited to announce that our new Executive Director will be Laura Marshall. Many of you will already know Laura as she […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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). […]
Read more >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 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."