Melbourne resume and key selection criteria event, 14 Aug

If you’re a library and information student or new graduate wanting some insight into how to put together a great application for that job that has your name on it, this event is for you! Professional librarians wanting to brush up on the process are also most welcome.
Our experienced panel will provide you with their unique perspectives on these very important documents, which could make you stand out from the crowd next time you apply for a job.

• Kim Tairi from Swinburne University of Technology
• Tania Barry from Yarra Plenty Regional Library
• Judith Ellis  from Enterprise Knowledge

Not only will you gain insights from established professionals from a range of backgrounds: you’ll also gain a certificate of participation, points in the ALIA PD Scheme, an ALIA bag if you’re quick, and a belly full of food as the event is catered for.
When:  Tuesday 14th August 2012, 5:45pm for a 6pm start, finishing up at approximately 7:30pm
Where:  Seminar Room 1, RMIT University Swanston Library, Building 8, Level 5, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
Cost: $3 for ALIA members and students. $5 for non-ALIA members.
(Please try and bring correct change on the night)
RSVP: nparkes@swin.edu.au by Friday 10th August. If you’re an ALIA member, include your membership number in your reply.
Hope to see you there
Save the date:  On Wednesday 19th September we will also host a seminar on interview techniques as a companion to this session. Same time, same place.

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First Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne for 2012

Meet new library friends or catch up with old ones at the first Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne for 2012!

When: Tues 6th March, from 6pm
Where: Three Degrees (No 1 QV square corner Swanston & Lonsdale): map. The table has been booked for 'ALIA'. For more information about the venue, see http://www.3degrees.com.au
Cost: at own expense
Vegetarian and gluten free options.

Please RSVP to nparkes@swin.edu.au by Friday 5th March 12pm so we can confirm numbers.

All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends.

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Malaysian Delights ~ Sydney

Walking up the steep steps of the beautifully decorated Malaysian restaurant it was hard to believe that years ago this restaurant used to be a Dick Smith electronics.

There was a good turn out on Friday night, with students and new graduates alike turning up for an evening filled with wonderful food, excellent discussions about what is important to them within this growing and changing profession as well as some discussions about interesting initiatives.

We are planning on having regular events and would like to see more involvement of other ALIA members and non members alike as a way of dispelling many great beliefs about our profession and at the same time advocating for what is most important to us all; the future of our profession.

Having said this, I think this event was just one of many great events to come. So get all your Syd peeps excited!

Till next time

Hiba Kanj

ALIA New Graduates Group Coordinator, Sydney

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