IFLA/FAIFE Social Media survey

Hello New Grads,

Here is your chance to have your say about how social media is changing the way librarians work or about how it isn't.

It's great to be reminded of the great research IFLA committees do.
Do yourself a PD favour after you have completed the survey checkout some of the other reports the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Commitee has pulled together.

Hayley Crookes
NewGrads WA Regional Co-Coordinator

"Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Social media has become a hugely important force in the world, and the historic events in recent months have proven how integral they are to how we engage, learn, and communicate in 2011.

In an effort to learn more about how librarians, library workers, library students, and library associations use social media, the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression committee of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions has developed a short survey on these topics. Our hope is that the results will allow us to communicate better with those in the worldwide library community - using the most effective tools at our disposal. We're also very interested in those who DON'T use certain social media, and why they don't.

If you have not yet done so, please take a few moments to complete the survey (deadline: Wednesday, 1 June 2011) and share it widely with your colleagues and members! Note: if you already have taken the survey, please do not take it again.

In English: www.surveymonkey.com/IFLAsocialmedia
En Espa?ol: www.surveymonkey.com/IFLAredessocial-espanol
En Fran?es: www.surveymonkey.com/IFLAreseauxsociaux-frances

Follow FAIFE on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ifla_faife Be a fan of FAIFE on Facebook: www.facebook.com/faife

Many thanks,

Jonathan Kelley,
IFLA/FAIFE volunteer"

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WIN a free place at ALIA New Librarians Symposium 2011!

The New Generation Advisory Committee (NGAC) is excited to offer the chance to win free registration for a new graduate or student to the ALIA 5th New Librarians Symposium (NLS5), held in Perth from 16-18 September 2011.

As part of the ALIA Board of Directors and NGAC’s commitment to providing opportunities for professional development, this competition is designed to enable a new graduate ALIA Associate member or student member currently undertaking an ALIA-recognised tertiary LIS course, who would not otherwise receive funding from their organisation, the chance to attend NLS5.

Competition brief:

“Tell us your story using the NLS5 theme of “Metamorphosis: what will you become today?” using any form of multimedia/new media/digital storytelling, eg. video, podcast, blog entry, Prezi presentation [etc.]. Be creative! Play with the theme! Learn about a new tool! Points are awarded for content and creativity.”

Entry Requirements:
Applicants must:
1. Complete an application form (please email aliangac@gmail.com.nospam (remove no spam) for the application form).
2. Be personal, financial Associate or student members of ALIA.
3. Have no more than five (5) years since graduation from an ALIA-recognised LIS course.
4. Use freely accessible media/hosting (eg. no payment required to view your entry).
5. Ensure audio/visual entries do not exceed 2 minutes playing time.
6. Include a written rationale/summary of your entry/response to criteria of no more than 50 words.

Criteria:
A panel made up of the NGAC conference sub-committee, ALIA Director: Member Services and an ALIA Board Director will decide the successful applicant using the following criteria:
• How will attending NLS5 enhance your career development? (points/10)
• What contribution will you make to the wider LIS sector as a result of attending this event? (points/10)
• Engagement with the theme of “metamorphosis” (points/5)
• Creative/innovative use of resources available (points/5)
All eligible applications will be considered on merit, and judged anonymously.

Important:
- Email aliangac@gmail.com.nospam (remove nospam) to get an application form (required for entry!)
- Applications close Monday 4th July 2011.

Good luck!

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Happy Library and Information Week 2011!

WE FIND STUFF!

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Places now available for new members on the ALIA New Generation Advisory Committee!

You know about the ALIA New Graduates Group (NGG) - social events, online discussions, networking and professional development - but what about the ALIA New Generation Advisory Committee (NGAC)? While NGG is the public face of events and communication for new graduates, NGAC works behind the scenes to develop policy, recommend services and review activities and issues within ALIA, and the LIS sector that impact on new generation professionals. We’re not afraid to get our hands dirty, or to rile feathers; NGAC is all about action and change!

Some of Australia’s most high-profile LIS leaders have been directly involved with NGAC (and its predecessor, NGPAG) over the years: Kate Davis (QUT lecturer and in-demand keynote speaker), Kate Sinclair (out-going member of ALIA Board of Directors), Steve McQuade (NLS5 Committee Convenor), Fiona Bradley (Action for Development Through Libraries Programme Coordinator, IFLA), and Sue Hutley (ALIA Executive Director), to name but a few.

NGAC is the ideal forum for strategic thinkers and action-oriented problem-solvers. If you can see opportunities and/or issues affecting new professionals in ALIA, and/or the LIS sector, I strongly recommend you apply to join the New Generation Advisory Committee. NGAC is a unique vehicle not only to have your ideas heard and to effect change at a national level, it’s also a great opportunity to develop high-level policy and project management skills way beyond those usually on offer to early-career professionals.

Interested?

Benefits:
NGAC membership gives the opportunity to:
● Challenge and be challenged
● Develop networks up, down and across the profession
● Engage in leadership and collaboration to enact change
● Work closely with a team of like-minded peers
● Develop skills in project management, leadership, policy development, planning and budgeting

Essential Criteria/Skills:
The successful candidate/s will:
● Be an Associate member of ALIA
● Have qualified in the last 7 years
● Possess knowledge of the needs and experience of new generation professionals
● Have demonstrated ability to work in teams
● Possess excellent communication skills
● Be self motivated and committed
● Have demonstrated creativity and/or effectiveness in problem solving

Position expectations
You agree to:
● Meet monthly via phone conference
● Take minutes on a rotational basis
● Contribute to the projects and planning of the committee
● Fulfill actions and reporting responsibilities
● Act ethically, professionally, and positively when representing ALIA in events and communication, especially in regard to confidentiality

To apply to join the New Generation Advisory Committee:

Send your CV and 100 word statement in support of your expression of interest to: enquiry@alia.org.au.nospam (remove nospam), no later than: 1 June 2011

Want to know more?

If you have any questions about being an NGAC member please feel free to contact the Chair, Vanessa Warren (aliangac@gmail.com.nospam - remove no spam).

For information about the working of any of ALIA’s Advisory Committees, please contact ALIA Executive Support Officer, Sue Hutley (Sue.Hutley@alia.org.au.nospam - remove nospam)

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Sharr Medal Presentation 2011 (W.A.)

The Sharr Medal is awarded annually to a Western Australian librarian or library technician in their first year of employment who exhibits the most potential to make a significant contribution to the library profession in WA.

To celebrate Library & Information Week 2011, ALIAWest and the State Library
of Western Australia invite you to the presentation of the Sharr Medal and the inaugural Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence.

Thursday 26 May 2011
5:30pm for 6:00pm start
in the State Library Theatre.

The Guest Speaker is Mr Geoff Strempel, Associate Director, Public Library Services, State Library of South Australia. Geoff is responsible for providing services to South Australia’s 130+ public libraries and is a former Sharr medalist.

There is no cost for this event, but please RSVP to
rsvp@slwa.wa.gov.au or 9427 3330
by Monday 23 May.

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne, Tuesday 10 May

It's autumn, the weather is chilling down, we just had a nice long Easter break … what better reasons to bring your library and non-library friends to the next Library Folk in the Pub event this Tuesday night?!

When: Tuesday 10 May, from 6pm

Where: Duke of Kent Hotel, 293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne.
The table has been booked under 'ALIA'.

Cost: at own expense (gluten free and vegetarian options available), but the lively conversation and networking is free!

Please RSVP your attendance to noriko.kuchi@visionaustralia.org by Monday 09 May at 12 noon so we can confirm numbers.

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QLD New Grads - do you want to have a new grads table at ALIA QLD tirvia night?

Hi QLD New Grads

I thought I would try to organise a new grads table at the upcoming ALIA Trivia night (25 May). Let me know if you are interested and if we have enough people, we will form a table.

contact me at bonnie.dixon@gmail.com

Bonnie
ALIA New Graduates Group QLD Coordinator

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