We are the LIANZA PIMN SIG.

PIMN stands for Pacific Information Management Network, which began over 20 years ago as a special interest group for LIANZA. We were set up to ensure that professionalism and networking in the Pasifika GLAM sector were given the attention that was needed. Our Pasifika communities were growing and there was a need to prioritise the appropriate and relevant services.

Over the years, there have been several gatherings, workshops, fonos, food sharing, and conferences. One of our proudest moments was holding the 2019 LIANZA conference with a fabulous Pacific flavour and theme throughout. The enjoyment and feedback following the conference was overwhelmingly positive. The success was a result of intentional collaboration, learning and leadership.

Other memorable moments include museum visits, talks, and receiving visitors to help increase our knowledge of the sector and be inspired by what is happening within our communities. The ongoing networking has enabled relationships to form and sustain PIMN to serve our people and communities better.

Due to COVID interruptions and various changes in the GLAM sector, PIMN is revisiting our kaupapa and vision to enhance and grow from where we had started. It is still of the utmost importance for PIMN to actively advocate for and improve the lives of Pasifika peoples. Mentoring and a Community of Practice will be vital to PIMN’s commitment to our people. Currently, we are working on how best to deliver this. Watch this space for our new plans and vision.

WHY SHOULD PEOPLE JOIN US?

We will do a membership drive when the updated version of PIMN is introduced. Some of the reasons you will want to join are:

• To sharing information, ideas, experience and expertise between members.
• For networking with colleagues who provide information services to Pasifika peoples.
• Supporting the professional development and training of members.
• Promoting resources and research on Pasifika peoples, cultures, and languages.  

We are blessed to have LIANZA President Richy Misilei and Immediate Past President Kim Taunga, on our PIMN executive working together to deliver on LIANZA’s strategic plan for better outcomes for Pasifika peoples. The PIMN executive includes Trina Schuster, Eirenei Taua’I, Richy Misilei, Elenoa Mo’a Sili-Mati, Irene Tufuga, Jenny Barnett, John Mata’afa, Mack Leala, Asilika Seli, Ian Toki, Judy McFall-McCaffery, Kim Taunga, and Sana Saleem.

Trina Schuster is the current convenor of the LIANZA PIMN SIG, and Sana Saleem is the secretary. To know more about PIMN and how to join, please visit the LIANZA website here https://www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-communities/