SA new grads let's get social!

The ALIA New Grads Group (SA) thinks it’s time to kick off 2011 with a social gathering...

The ALIA New Graduates Group is for all new Library and Information graduates who are looking to learn more about their profession and meet other new graduates. Students and almost graduates are more than welcome.

Join us for a relaxed get-together over a glass of something nice. Come and meet some new people, or re-connect with some library folk you may not have seen in awhile...

Where? first lounge, bar & restaurant, Richmond Hotel, 128 Rundle Mall, Adelaide
When? Tuesday, 12th April from 5.45pm
Details Drinks & lounge food can be purchased at the Bar www.hotelrichmond.com.au

For more info, or to RSVP (so we have an idea of numbers), please email rebecca.whitehead@flinders.edu.au

Rebecca Whitehead & Brenna Cook
ALIA New Graduates Group (SA) Coordinators

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A changing of the guard...

Two years ago, I returned to Melbourne after spending a number of years working as a librarian in Darwin, and at the same time took on the position of Convenor of the New Graduates Group.

Times have since changed - we have since seen plenty of new faces getting involved with the group, we've worked toward having a more interactive online presence, and we've worked to provide social and professionally stimulating events for those emerging in the library and information industry.

But, as is the nature of being a new graduate, the time comes to move on to other things. I've been a librarian for four and a half years now, and feel that it's time to relinquish the "new graduate" hat, and provide the opportunity for somebody else to bring in their new ideas.

And so, I'm handing over the Convenor position to Mel Chivers. Mel is a librarian at RMIT, and has already been active in the NGG committee as a regional coordinator in Victoria.

Please make her welcome, and do send her all your ideas to make the group awesome. And of course, you will still see me milling about at the usual ALIA haunts...

Andrew Finegan

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Attention QLD New Grads! March Social Meet-up

Do you have an online presence? A blog? On Twitter? Want to learn how to start participating in a personal learning network? Are you curious about how to set up a blog, or how to begin writing or tweeting?

Establishing & developing your own personal learning network can significantly increase your professional development opportunities and expand your understanding of key issues impacting on LIS, which has the potential to pay dividends for you as a new information professional.

This month at the New Graduates QLD social meet up, come meet who is, or could be, in your personal learning network. Chat about your questions, share what you're doing online and exchange tips and advice. Whether you're experienced with personal learning network tools, curious or unsure, all are welcome!

Where: Ching Ching Wine Bar, Felix Street, Brisbane City (left off Edward Street, opposite the Stamford Plaza Teppanyaki Restaurant)

When: Tuesday, 22nd March @ 6.30pm

Food: Bar menu available

Please RSVP by Saturday 19th March. Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Email: acrystelle@gmail.com

Twitter: @acrystelle

Cheers!

Alisa Howlett

ALIA New Graduates Group (QLD) Co ordinator

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne

We had a great turn-out for our first LFIP for 2011 and of course we want to keep up the momentum. So come one, come all. See what all the fuss is about at our second.

When: Wednesday 16 March 2011 from 6pm.

Where: Duke of Kent Hotel, 293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The table has been booked for ‘ALIA’. For more information about the venue, see http://www.dofk.com.au/index.html


Good food (including gluten free and vegetarian) and drink is available at your own expense, but the lively conversation and networking is free.

Please RSVP your attendance to danielg@elitenet.com.au by Tuesday 15 March at 12 noon so we can confirm numbers.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Careers Expo Steering Commitee Nominations W.A.

This year the W.A. New Graduates Group has taken the reins planning the ALIA booth at the Perth Careers, Education and Employment Expo 12th - 15th May 2011.
http://careersandeducationexpo.exibit.com.au/

We are currently looking for volunteers who are passionate about their work in libraries to form the 2011 steering committee.

Volunteers should be able to commit to 2 face to face meetings of approximately 1 hour and enjoy working independently on tasks.

Ability to staff the booth during the expo and ALIA membership are desirable but not essential.

This is a perfect opportunity for Students and New Graduates to be involved in the promotion of libraries as well as gain experience working on a committee.

To express an interest in becoming part of the steering committee or for more information please email Tracie Pollin T.Pollin@murdoch.edu.au

Hayley Crookes

ALIA New Graduates Group Co-Coordinator W.A

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The Smith Family Thanks ALIA NewGrads

For the end of year event in December, the Queensland New Graduates Group supported The Smith Family's Toy and Book Appeal. The Smith Family's online gift store made it possible for anyone to participate and contribute to this very worthy cause.

This is just a short note to let you all know that last week I was delighted to find a Certificate of Appreciation for the New Graduates Group in the mail.

To all those who donated (you know who you are), on behalf of the Smith Family and the ALIA New Graduates Group, THANK YOU.

Your donations are very much appreciated.

I hope we can organise another collection for Christmas this year.

Alisa Howlett

New Graduates Group Co ordinator (QLD)

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Library Folk in the Pub, Melbourne, 15 February 2011

In February 2011, all librarian eyes are on Sydney for the ALIA Information Online Conference. But why should our northern neighbours have all the fun?

The ALIA New Graduates Group Committee in Victoria cordially invites you to the first Melbourne Library Folk in the Pub night for 2011. All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends! This is the first of many events for 2011, and just before the new semester starts, so we hope to see lots of library students as well as new librarians in attendance.

When: Tuesday 15 February, from 6pm
Where: Duke of Kent Hotel, 293 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The table has been booked under 'ALIA'. For more information about the venue, visit their website.

Cost: at own expense.

Please RSVP your attendance to rparker@swin.edu.au by Monday 14 February at 12 noon so we can confirm numbers. (If there are too many of us we might have to hire out the MCG.)

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