Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa LIANZA 2025 Conference – Join the conference committee!

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e whā, tēnā koutou katoa.

He mihi tēnei ki a koutou o te whānau i whakarauika mai i raro i te kaupapa nunui o Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa 2025.

Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa LIANZA 2025 Conference will be every bit as amazing as LIANZA2023. LIANZA2025 is a wonderful opportunity to bring people together from across our diverse library and information sector. The conference will be held September 23 – 24, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre in Pōneke Wellington.

​“Being on the LIANZA conference committee was an incredible experience. It was challenging, but the personal rewards were immense. The weight of pulling off such a big event was real, but it also made every accomplishment feel even more satisfying. Connecting with library professionals from across the country was the absolute highlight. Sharing ideas, learning from each other, and supporting one another created a special bond. I can honestly say it was one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve had. If you’re looking for a way to grow professionally, make a difference in our industry, and meet amazing people, I wholeheartedly encourage you to join the committee for LIANZA Conference 2025.”

Conference committee members needed

LIANZA 2025 will meet the sector’s diverse professional needs and interests. It will be an unparalleled opportunity to connect and engage with delegates, speakers, and vendors.

We are seeking people keen to join the conference committee and help make LIANZA 2025 happen. The committee consists of the conference chair(s), programme coordinator, bicultural convenor (based on recommendations), social coordinator, and other members as required.

Are you a passionate, energetic library or information person ready to create a conference programme and event that responds to the opportunities, issues, and trends facing the library and information sector?

​“Being on the LIANZA conference committee was an incredible experience. It was challenging, but the personal rewards were immense. The weight of pulling off such a big event was real, but it also made every accomplishment feel even more satisfying. Connecting with library professionals from across the country was the absolute highlight. Sharing ideas, learning from each other, and supporting one another created a special bond. I can honestly say it was one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve had. If you’re looking for a way to grow professionally, make a difference in our industry, and meet amazing people, I wholeheartedly encourage you to join the committee for LIANZA Conference 2025.”

Kirstin Kane
Senior Librarian Content Development, Auckland Libraries
“Being on the 2023 LIANZA Conference committee was a fantastic experience. I applied because I wanted to experience the planning and logistics and see the inner workings of how a large professional conference is created from the ground up. To be honest, I thought I would just be a fly on the wall because I didn’t think I had the skills or knowledge to contribute much but little did I know that there are plenty of tasks for everyone and we need all parts of the machine to be working together to pull off a successful conference. When conference rolled around I was so pleased to see all the delegates having a great time and being so excited about the programme and events we had put together. If you are considering joining the committee I say go for it – you will learn and achieve so much, make a bunch of friends and help the GLAM sector shine!”
Amy Chiles
Libraries Learning Specialist, Christchurch City Libraries

Read the LIANZA Conference Code of Practice here.

  • The committee is strongly supported by the LIANZA Office and our professional conference organisers, The Conference Company.
  • The conference committee develops the LIANZA 2025 conference vision and theme, creates the programme and plays a key role in the delivery of the conference alongside the Conference Company and LIANZA Office.
  • You must be willing to work as a team to deliver an outstanding conference. Prior conference organising experience is not required, but your passion for the impact and contribution of the library and information sector is a must!
  • You do not need to be located in Wellington and people are sought from any role within the GLAMMIR sector.
  • All members of the committee, except the bi-cultural convenor, need to be personal members of LIANZA, Te Rōpū Whakahau or staff at LIANZA member institutions.
  • The conference chair role can be shared by two people.
  • Individuals or groups can express interest in forming the LIANZA 2025 conference committee. The LIANZA Council approves the committee’s appointment, the conference vision, and the budget.
  • Meetings will be held by Microsoft Teams and other communication will be by email.

A minimum meeting time commitment may be an hour each month from December and more frequently in the six months prior to the conference.

“Being a part of the LIANZA 2023 Conference Committee gave me a behind-the-scenes look at just what goes in to planning a convention of this size. It was great to be a part of this, to see first-hand what a range of amazing and talented colleagues we have around the country who want to share their experience and ideas with us all, and to work with the committee to put together an engaging, exciting, and informational couple of days.
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I absolutely recommend getting involved if you have the opportunity – you’ll get to meet and work with some great people!”
Ky McWilliam
Team Leader Outreach and Learning, Christchurch City Libraries
“I LOVED being part of the organising committee for LIANZA Conference 2023. It was my first time helping with a LIANZA Conference, and I was so excited about getting to work with such an amazing group of professionals. I am in such awe of their skills and expertise/knowledge. The camaraderie developed pretty quickly, and, whilst the planning was exciting, the event itself was the highlight. Helping to make everything run smoothly, getting to introduce and thank speakers, working as team, supporting each other – it was wonderful. I would do it again in a heartbeat. And I think I’d be better at it next time round, as I know what I’m in for now!

I would encourage anyone interested in this event to give it a go. You’ll learn heaps and make friends and connections that you won’t easily forget.”

Saskia Hill
Library Manager, Cashmere High School

Expressions of interest

Please complete this form by Friday, September 20 to tell us why you want to be involved, what you will bring to this work, and what you think LIANZA2025 needs to achieve for the sector. The first committee meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams in December. If you have any questions, please email LIANZA Office at officeadmin@lianza.org.nz.

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