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ALIA Weekly Volume 8 Issue 44–4 November 2020
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 IN THIS ISSUE
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Connect with the best, advance your career, and make a difference by getting involved. Become an ALIA Member today.
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 HEADLINES
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ALIA | 4 November 2020
In light of Friday’s news that RMIT plans to close its Master of Information Management course, ALIA and educators of library and information science (LIS) have co-signed a joint communique stating their ongoing commitment to deliver accredited LIS courses at their universities. You can read the full communique on the ALIA website.
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National Early Language and Literacy Strategy Coalition | 4 November 2020
The National Early Language and Literacy Strategy Coalition (NELLC), of which ALIA is a founder member has released a discussion paper which outlines the objectives and priorities of a national early language and literacy strategy. ALIA is encouraging public libraries across Australia to provide their feedback to advocacy@alia.org.au.
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Australia Reads | 1-12 November 2020
Celebrate Australia Reads with us this week and encourage your patrons to read for an hour during the Australian Reading Hour on 12 November 2020. You can also attend the official Australia Reads webinars, and the many community events through the website. Let us know how your library is celebrating at media@alia.org.au.
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ALIA | 30 November 2020
The deadline for the ALIA-run Australian Library Design Awards has been extended until 30 November 2020, recognising the difficulties would-be entrants are experiencing through COVID-19. Recently built, renovated, or refurbished libraries (between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2020) are eligible for entry. The awards are presented in partnership with Architecture AU, the State Library of Queensland, and Raeco. You can also read Raeco's article on the future of library design.
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ALIA | 31 March 2021
The timeframe for the Digital Health Literacy online free training has been extended until 31 March 2021. This nationwide initiative provides training to library staff on how users can navigate and understand the new Federal Government digital health initiatives, such as My Health Record and assists libraries to better support their communities, and engage with other likeminded organisations. Register your interest to undertake this free training by emailing nicole.barnes@alia.org.au.
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ALIA | 8 February 2021
ALIA would like to welcome AAAS/Science as our Platinum Partner for the Information Online 2021 virtual conference. Registrations are now open for the virtual conference which will take place on 8 February 2020.
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 ALIA | 5 November 2020
The November/December 2020 issue of INCITE, with the theme of Calling for Change, is freely available as a digital-only issue, which can be downloaded from ALIA Library. On 5 November at 1:00pm AEDT we will be hosting an online session ‘INCITE in conversation’, featuring Maeva Masterson and Aimee Hay from Libraries & Archives Northern Territory (LANT), who authored the article ‘Reflecting who we are’, on page 14 of the current issue of INCITE. Register on the ALIA website to receive a Zoom link for the session.
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Nicole Johnston and JALIA | 15 October 2020
Nicole Johnston’s research article, ‘Living in the World of Fake News: High School Students’ Evaluation of Information from Social Media Sites’ has been made freely available to read from JALIA. Nicole was the recipient of the 2018 ALIA Research Grant, which supported the research described in this article.
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ALIA | 17 November 2020
Our first issue of INCITE for 2021 will focus on qualifications, so whatever your thoughts and feelings are about qualifications in the library world, we’d love to hear from you. Submissions are due on 17 November 2020. See our website for guidelines.
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Kirsten Thorpe | 6 November 2020
The deadline to respond to the National Survey on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in Australian Libraries from Kirsten Thorpe (Jumbunna Research at the University of Technology Sydney) has been extended until 6 November. For more information contact Kirsten.
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ALIA's latest submission to Government
ALIA has submitted a further response to the Government inquiry into issues facing diaspora communities in Australia. Previously, ALIA CEO Sue McKerracher, alongside Dr John Vallance State Librarian and CEO, State Library of New South Wales, represented National and State Libraries Australia (NSLA) and ALIA at the Senate Inquiry.
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ALIA Graphic Novels and Comics | October 2020
Read the latest roundup from the ALIA group, ALIA Graphic Novels and Comics. The roundup is full of information on the latest comic book releases and what the group has been up to.
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School library and children's literacy news
The latest monthly writing activity from Ursula Dubosarsky Australian Children's Laureate has been released, with the theme November Nods. Have you read the best new children's books according to The Guardian? A recent report, Educational Opportunity in Australia 2020, has revealed that one quarter of Australian children aged 11-12 have inadequate literacy and numeracy skills.
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Public library news
In NSW, the Fairfield community is looking to introduce the Libraries After Dark program first started in Victoria; Glen Innes Library is celebrating 66 years of operation; and in-person storytimes are starting up again at Grenfell Library. In Victoria, Goulburn Valley Libraries is reopening, the Wodonga Gallery-Library is calling for expressions of interest to host exhibitions and events; and in Queensland, Logan City Council Libraries has been very popular during the pandemic. In related news, a recent ABCLife article, 'How to keep doing the things you love on a budget', recommends visiting your local library; and the Public Lending Right Committee has released its Annual Report 2019-2020.
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National and State Library news
The State Library of NSW's 2021 Fellowships have been announced, the library was featured in The Guardian article 'From daguerreotypes to glass plates: Australia's oldest images – photo essay'; and the library's exhibition Eight Days in Kamay won the 2020 Museums and Galleries National Award for the best temporary or travelling exhibition. Catch up on the State Library of QLD's podcast, Dangerous Women; and the State Library Victoria's webinar The Future of citizenship. In other news, the National Library of Australia has become aware that some of its staff have been underpaid and is in the process of rectifying the error.
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Technology and media literacy news
Media Literacy Week may be over for this year, but libraries can still access ABC Education's free resources. Additionally, a recent survey undertaken by The Conversation has revealed that the participants surveyed have a low level of trust in artificial intelligence, and want it to be better regulated; and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released its 2019-2020 Annual Report.
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Medical Library Association | 1 December 2020
Applications are open for the Cunningham Memorial International Fellowship. The fellowship assists the education and training of health science librarians from countries outside the United States and Canada. The deadline for applications is 1 December 2020.
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IFLA news
ALIA has signed IFLA's Library Pledge for Digital Inclusion which calls for libraries, associations and individuals to reduce the digital divide. Submit your agenda items to the IFLA Extraordinary General Assembly which will be held on 12 February 2021. The deadline for submissions is 10 November 2020. Read the latest 10-Minute International Librarian, this one is on thinking on who else can advocate for your library; two libraries were recognised in the New York City Public Design Commission's Awards for Excellence in Design.
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International news
In New Zealand, the recent weeding of more than 600,000 books has had its detractors. However, an article published by stuff.co argues that the move makes room for collection items which better represent the nation. Also from New Zealand, read how Wellington City Council saved more than $19 million when rebuilding its Central Library; and LIANZA's 2019-2020 Annual Report is now live. In the UK, there are calls from Black-owned bookshops for more representation of Black authors; The Conversation has also published an article on the same issue; and Richard Ovenden from the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford was interviewed by ABC Radio National about the history of destroying and saving collection items. In other news, residents of Sheffield are campaigning for their local library to be restored to its former glory. In the US, the American Library Association (ALA) has announced the recipients of its Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change Grants.
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Jan Richards is relocating to Tasmania
 Jan Richards AM FALIA (CP) (pictured right), former ALIA President and manager of Central West Libraries is retiring. Jan has spent nearly 50 years working across libraries in NSW, and was conferred an ALIA Fellowship in 2013 and the prestigious HCL Anderson Award in 2019 in recognition of her exemplary work. She was interviewed by ABC Radio Central West NSW about her career.
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Do you have a photograph from ALIA Group online events or gatherings? We would like to feature it in ALIA Weekly. Email a high resolution image, a description of the event and the names of people in the photograph to media@alia.org.au.
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 WHAT'S ON
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What's On lists ALIA events, ALIA group events and free library and information sector activities for the benefit of ALIA Members.
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Public Libraries Western Australia | 5 November 2020
Public Libraries Western Australia has organised the webinar Rising Stars of Crime Fiction. The webinar takes place on 5 November 2020. For more information see the website.
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State Library Victoria | Various dates
The State Library Victoria is hosting a series of free online lectures discussing the future of different topics. The next lecture, on 12 November, is hosted by journalist and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe, who discusses the future of Indigenous design thinking.
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International Games Week 2020 | 8-14 November 2020
International Games Week 2020 is coming up soon! This year the week runs from 8-14 November, and ALIA is encouraging its Members to register for the week. This week is a great opportunity for libraries to introduce fun activities and raise awareness of the social and educational benefits of play. Libraries can celebrate the week by hosting either in-person (where it is safe to do so) or virtual events.
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NAIDOC Week 2020 | 8-15 November 2020
NAIDOC Week is running from 8-15 November 2020, the theme is 'Always was, always will be'. You can learn more on the website.
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Digital Health Institute Summit | Various dates
The Digital Health Institute Summit is running both virtually and as in person events and features a range of interesting speakers. For more information see the website.
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Society of Australian Genealogists | 12 November and 12 December
The Society of Australian Genealogists is offering courses for those interested in learning how to track their family lineage. These courses are appropriate for ALIA Members.
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The National Library of Australia and The Conversation | 17 November 2020
The National Library of Australia and The Conversation are hosting the free online webinar In Conversation with Michelle Grattan 2020: The Year That Changed Us. Join the discussion on 17 November 2020.
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ALIA Schools | 17 November 2020
Join part two of the ALIA Schools webinar series on copyright for schools. This webinar takes place on 17 November 2020.
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ALIA QLD | 18 November 2020
Registrations are open for webinar 4 Panel Discussion, in the ALIA QLD Webinar Series: Survivor 2020. The webinar will take place on 18 November 2020.
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ALIA | 3 December 2020
ALIA’s Special Libraries Working Group and AGLIN (the Australian Government Library Information Network) are keen to focus on turning what special libraries have learned from COVID-19 to their advantage and leveraging those learnings to advocate for libraries. Special library guest speakers David Church and Rolf Schafer will share their lessons and learnings from COVID-19, then participate in a lively Q&A session hosted by ALIA CEO Sue McKerracher. Register by 3 December for this free virtual discussion.
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ALIAWest | 5 December 2020
ALIAWest is hosting its in-person Great Library Scavenger Hunt on 5 December 2020. Stay tuned for more information.
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eSafety Commissioner | 9 February 2021
Next year's Safer Internet Day will be celebrated on 9 February. Libraries can register their interest to celebrate the day. This day is run by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.
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Oral History Australia | 1 March 2021
Oral History Australia (OHA) is planning to hold its conference in Launceston in October 2021. A call for presentations is currently open until 1 March 2021.
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 ALIA TRAINING
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ALIA and Speech Pathology Australia | 20 November 2020
In partnership with ALIA, Speech Pathology Australia has developed a professional development program free for ALIA Members. Developed by speech pathologists Dr Michelle Brown and Yvette Dempsey, you will be empowered with effective strategies for promoting children’s language and literacy development while reading books. Titled Language and Literacy: The power of reading, the program, part of Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year Speechie Library Talks campaign, is a self-paced video-based program culminating with a Q&A session facilitated by Dr Michelle Brown. Registrations close 20 November at 12:00pm AEDT. This course is for ALIA Members only (please ensure you’re logged in to access course details and to register).
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ALIA | 13 January 2021
The need to address the challenges of the digital world and metadata users has resulted in the development of the new cataloguing record standard, RDA: Resource Description and Access, to replace AACR2. Registrations close 13 January 2021. For more information see the website.
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ALIA | 2 February 2021
The great challenge of this digital age we find ourselves is to ensure that what we do - the collection, preservation and management of information is done in a consistent manner which ensures it is identified and accessible in the future. Cataloguing remains one of the best tools we have to guarantee that information, irrespective of its format or content, can be accessed and understood. Registrations close 2 February 2021. For more information see the website.
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 FEATURED JOBS
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To advertise your job in ALIA Weekly contact employment@alia.org.au.
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 FREE PD
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A stellar panel of experts from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, share ideas for the future and discuss how we can work together to strengthen libraries to connect and power our local communities. Run time is 1:38:08
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ALIA | Ongoing - register and commence at any time
This tutorial explores the need to capture, evaluate and communicate GLAM impact in new and different ways, given the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. This tutorial is available to ALIA Members only, who must be logged in to register. For more information see the website.
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ALIA | Ongoing - register and commence at any time
ALIA Members can access ALIA's free tutorial on Working with software vendors which will help you get the most out of your working relationship with vendors in the library and information sector, including how to perform basic software testing, and write useful issue reports. ALIA Members can register and commence at any time. For more information see the website.
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ALIA Members can access more free PD in PD Postings, which comes out on the first Thursday of each month and provides quick access to selected, free learning activities. PD Postings features information specific to each PD specialisation. For more information contact pd@alia.org.au.
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