Trivia Night - QLD

It's that time of year again - the best time - Library and Information Week. That means it's Trivia Night in Brisbane! ALIA QLD is putting on the annual trivia extravaganza and we would like to book a New Grads table.

This year is a little different. Each person will have to register themselves via the Eventbrite system. If you would like to come you can make your payment yourself but enter New Grads as your team name. Please email us with your details so we can meet you on the night at our table: newgradsqld.alia@gmail.com.

The details from ALIA QLD:

Trivia Night, Monday 20 May – Time to buy your tickets

The ALIA Qld Library and Information Week Trivia Night is on in less than 3 weeks. 

Where:  The Irish Club, 175 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

When:  Monday 20 May 2013

Time: Trivia starts at 6:30pm [arrive from 5:30pm for meals and drinks in the Bistro, or enjoy a select menu at your table during the Trivia]

Last year’s Trivia Master returns for more fun competitions and games!

As always, there will be lots of raffles and prizes, including cash (voucher) prizes for 1^st and 2^nd place. 

There is also a prize for the best themed table – Our theme is the Library and Information Week 2013 theme “Share your story”.

Register and pay now on our EventBrite site now - http://www.eventbrite.com.au/event/6317448659#

How it works

If you already have a team, come up with a name and each enter that name when you register on EventBrite.  The recommended number of members per team is 8.

If you don’t have a team yet – don’t worry, we’ll find you a team to join on the night.  It’s a great way to meet new library and information people!  Just write “No team yet” when you register on EventBrite.

Entry Fees

·        $15 per person for ALIA individual members, sponsors and affiliate associations [ALLA, PLAQ, SLAQ] – note you will need to enter your individual  membership number when you register on EventBrite

·        $20 per person if you are not in the above category

We look forward to seeing you there!

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23 Moble Things - Starting really soon!

Have you heard of the 23 things?  How about the 23 Mobile things?  This updated course is a great way of learning new skills, and new things about old skills. 

So what is the NZ/Australian Cohort for 23 Mobile Things all about?  Read on.

What are the 23 Mobile Things?

1. Twitter
2. Taking a photo with a mobile device:  Instagram / Flickr app / Snapchat
3. eMail on the move
4. Maps and checking in: Foursquare
5. Photos + Maps + Apps: Historypin / What was there / Sepia Town
6. Video: YouTube and screencasts
7. Communicate: Skype / Google Hangout
8. Calendar
9. QR codes
10. Social reading: RSS / Flipboard / Feedly / Goodreads / Pocket
11. Augmented reality: Layar
12. Games: Angry Birds / Wordfeud
13. Online identity: FaceBook and LinkedIn
14. Curating: Pinterest / Scoop.it / Tumblr
15. Adobe ID
16. eBooks and eBook apps: Project Gutenberg / Kindle / Overdrive / Bluefire / Kobo, etc.
17. Evernote and Zotero
18. Productivity tools: Doodle / Remember the Milk / Hackpad / any.do /  30/30
19. File sharing: Dropbox
20. Music: last.fm / Spotify
21. Voice interaction and recording
22. eResources vendor apps
23. Digital storytelling

You can view the 23 Mobile Things on the official blog here -http://23mobilethings.net/wpress/the-things/

What is this NZ/Australian cohort all about?

simple; it is just establishing a group of librarians in NZ and Australia who are keen to do the 23 Mobile Things at the same time. This cohort will give us mutual support and contact with each other so that we can learn together and keep each other motivated. Hopefully it will help you grow your own personal learning network (PLN) and have fun and great collaborations throughout the course!

Who can take part?

Anyone! This is not limited to New Professionals, but is open to anyone who would like to take part - whether newer or older to the profession. I have just put the contact form on the New Professionals blog as that is a place where I know many people will find it. We are creating another blog specifically for this NZ/Australian cohort that will be the hub of our conversations and connections. So please sign up and let's all learn from one another and have fun playing with mobile technologies! Over 250 people have signed up already; this is going to be such a fantastic group to be a part of :D  (It's mainly NZ'ers at the moment so come on Australian's sign up!)

What do I need to take part?

• Access to a mobile device (e.g. iPad, tablet, smart-phone, etc...) - if you don't have one yourself, you could borrow one or use the PC applications to understand the general principles.
• Time to dedicate to investigating the 23 things - it seems most people are keen to do 1 Thing a week so you can dedicate as much or as little time as you need to exploring that thing and engaging in chatting and collaborating with others on the course.
• Willingness to collaborate, experiment, and support each other - it's going to be fun!

How do I sign up?

So you're keen? Great! Here's what you have to do to get involved:

•  fill in the contact form on the blog
• vote in the poll for best time-frame for the course
• share the news with friends/colleagues

·         follow our twitter account @anz23mthings or the hashtag #anz23mthings

I'll be in touch as we create a blog as a hub for the group, a Facebook group (if you are keen) and organize some online real-time events such as Twitter chats and Google+ hangouts so that we can chat and collaborate. It will also give us an opportunity to put into practice what we have been learning!

We are hoping to start with Thing 1 the first week of May. If the course runs for six months (approximately 1 Thing a week), it will finish at the end of November. 

So what are you waiting for? Sign up today and we will be in touch again a bit closer to the date.

If you want more information please don't hesitate to email me (Kate) atmailto:skeetakate@gmail.com.nospam (take off the no spam) or on twitter at@katejf.

Abigail Willemse (NZ) and Kate Freedman (NGAC) (AUS)

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HOBART: Employability Seminar, 29 May 2013

Library jobs are far and few between in Tasmania. How can you transfer your library qualifications and skills into other employment sectors? Do you need help in preparing your resumes? How about answering those elusive selection criteria questions?


The ALIA New Grads Group (Tas) is proud to present two guest speakers from Tasmania's leading HR company - Searson Buck. We are fortunate to have their experienced career transition specialists Simone Ashby & Emma Ring to discuss career opportunities in the current job market and how you can transfer your array of skills to gain that perfect job!

Topic: Market Ready

The presentation components include:
•            Career reflections in a changing environment;
•            Resume preparation;
•            Addressing Selection Criteria. 

Market Ready is designed to give people the tools they need to get ready to enter the employment market, either for the first time or re-entering.

Numbers are limited so book now: we need a minimum of 10 people to make this event happen and a maximum of 25

Date: 29 May 2013
Time: 10 – 11.30am (please arrive at 9.30am for registration & refreshments)
Venue: Searson Buck, 183 Macquarie St, Hobart (easy parking at the Village Cinemas carpark on Collins St)
Cost: $5 (ALIA members); $10 (non-ALIA members)
Light refreshments provided
RSVP: by 17 May 2013 to alianewgradstas@gmail.com

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Library Folk in the Pub Event - Melbourne, May 7

Next month there will be another great opportunity for all Library Folk in Melbourne to catch up over dinner and drinks in the Melbourne CBD.

• When: Tuesday 7th May, 2013 from 6pm
• Where: Wood 'n Chimney pizza and pasta restaurant, shop 302/211 Latrobe St,  Melbourne Central (behind Hoyts box office, Level 3). The table has been booked for 'ALIA'.
• Cost: at own expense
• Vegetarian options available

Family and friends of Library Folk are very welcome!!!

Please RSVP Jenny Gibson via email: jenstudies@hotmail.com

or join our NewGrad Event on Facebook by midday Monday, 6th May so we can confirm numbers.

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NewGrads Coordinator needed in Queensland!

Support your peers, contribute to the profession!

ALIA New Graduates Group in Queensland is looking for an enthusiastic student or recent graduate of an information studies course, bursting to contribute to the profession and new graduates community as a Co ordinator. 

Here’s an opportunity to be actively involved in the profession by contributing to what matters most to students and new graduates. 

As an ALIA New Graduates Group Coordinator, you will: - 

• establish and widen your professional network by liaising with the professional community in organising and facilitating events;
• become part of a national group that is passionate about assisting new information professionals in their careers;
• develop an awareness of key issues and trends in different information sectors throughout your experience as a Coordinator;
• build on and diversify your transferrable skills by providing input to regular reports, promoting events, displaying leadership for your peers. 

Plus, you can add the role to your resume/ CV and demonstrate your active engagement in the profession!

Being a NewGrads Coordinator is a professional development opportunity and points may be gained as part of the ALIA PD Scheme or may form part of a professional practice component of your information studies course.

Note: You need to be an ALIA member to be a Coordinator. Grab a discounted student rate!

To apply, just tell us in 200 words or less why you'd like to be a NewGrads Coordinator and what you think the New Graduates Group means to the profession and newbies.

Please email your application to newgradsqld.alia@gmail.com.

Applications close Friday 26th April 2013. 

Go on, give it a crack!

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Resume Review Service - Tasmania

The resume review service will be an ongoing PD activity this year in Tasmania. If you're new to this service, this is an opportunity for you to have a Library and Information industry professional review and provide feedback on your resume. This service is FREE and will assist and prepare you to:

• Gain your first employment in the library/information sector
• Plan your next career move or promotion
• Find ways to demonstrate your skills to potential employers

 (Please note: All library/information sector folks are welcome to use this service, not just new grads!)

 Here’s what you do to get your resume reviewed:

1.      Ensure that your resume is clearly laid out, up-to-date and free of spelling and grammatical errors.

2.     Submit your resume (in a Word doc so that the reviewers can add comments) via email to me (ALIANewGradsTas@gmail.com)by the  last Friday of each month, ie:

• 29 March 2013
• 26 April 2013
• 31 May 2013
• 28 June 2013
• 26 July 2013

I will then notify you of your designated reviewer who will contact you and will provide you with valuable feedback. Good luck and get working on those resumes!

Please note: Depending on the numbers, this service will cease after July, so please make sure you get your resume in quickly for that new or next job!

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Crafty library folk gathering, Melbourne, 10 April

If you enjoy crafty activities (knitting, crochet, sewing, etc) or are interested in learning from others, join the Melbourne New Graduates Group for a casual get-together. Feel free to bring a project to work on and/or some show-and-tell. All welcome.

• When: Wed 10th April from 6pm 
• Where: ACMI Optic Kitchen, Federation Square. The table has been booked for 'ALIA'.
• Cost: at own expense 
• Dietary requirements: vegetarian and gluten free options available. 

Please RSVP to nyssa.parkes [at] gmail.com (or via Facebook) by midday 9th April so we can confirm numbers.

Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/121131758073892/
 

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