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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Creating an Awesome Proposal Workshop - Brisbane, August 4th

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development and present at a conference?

The perfect opportunity has arrived! The sixth New Librarians' Symposium - NLS6 - is coming to Brisbane February 10 - 11, 2013. With mentoring available throughout the process, NLS6 is a great space for first-timers and experienced presenters alike. The call for proposals is out and ALIA New Graduates Group QLD is here to help you.

We welcome anyone interested in submitting a proposal for NLS6 as well as anyone curious about the general process of creating proposals for conferences or other professional submissions. Our facilitators will get you up to speed on the process including how to write for a theme. Bring the ideas you are working on  but don't worry if you haven't found your awesome idea yet. We'll get you started. This event is designed as a safe space to brainstorm and refine your ideas with experienced peers.

And there will be cupcakes!

The details:

When: Saturday, August 4th
Time: 2-4 pm
Where: State Library of Queensland (venue to be confirmed)
Cost: $5 (ALIA member), $7 (non-ALIA members)
Who: Anyone - newbies, old hands and you don't have to be a "librarian." The NLS6 theme is Think Different. Be Different. That means information professionals of all stripes are encouraged.
RSVP:  by August 1st to newgradsqld.alia@gmail.com

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Library Folk in the Pub Melbourne, 26 July

Brave the winter weather and join us for a friendly bite to eat, or drop in on your way home for a drink.

When: Thurs 26th July, from 6pm
Where: The Moat (Basement, 176 Little Lonsdale St, beneath the State Library)
The table has been booked for 'ALIA'. For more information about the venue, see http://themoat.com.au/
Cost: at own expense
Vegetarian options.

Please RSVP to nparkes@swin.edu.au by midday Friday 25th July so we can confirm numbers.
All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends.




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Can’t make it to this event? Keep your diaries free for our upcoming Key Selection Criteria (14 Aug) and Interview Skills (19 Sep) workshops.

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ALIA New Grads NSW Social Meetup Sunday (July 22nd)

ALIA New Graduates NSW will be having a social meet up again this July. Come join us as we talk books, coffee and what future events and meet ups you'd like to see from the new group. Whether you are a student, new grad or fully fledged librarian we want you to come and bring some friends along to this social.

ALIA New Grads NSW Social Meetup

Sunday 22 July 2012

11 am

Cafe on Level 2

Berkelouw Books Newtown

6-8 O'Connell Street  Newtown NSW 2042

Check out this map for location details:

http://goo.gl/maps/VE8B

RSVP: Friday 20th July (for booking purposes) alianewgradnsw@gmail.com

Cheers,

Liz Stokes, Hiba Kanj and Liz Wiese

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Library Folk in the Bar Geelong

The Victorian ALIA New Graduates Group and the Geelong Regional Training Initiative will be jointly hosting a networking event on Wednesday 27th June 2012

Meet new library friends or catch up with old ones at the first ALIA Library Folk event to be held in Geelong! This is a wonderful opportunity for Melbourne and Geelong library folks to network. All are welcome, so bring your library and non-library friends.


When: Wed 27th June, from 6pm
(drop in at anytime between 6pm & 8pm for a bite to eat or just a drink)

Where: Mr Hyde (11 Malop Street, Geelong:

http://maps.google.com). The table has been booked for 'ALIA'
Cost: at own expense

Vegetarian and gluten free options.
(If you’d like to order a Gluten free pizza please advise with rsvp)


Please RSVP your attendance to maclean.lesa@gmail.com
by Mon 25th June 12pm so we can confirm numbers

(Please note that we do welcome unexpected guests
if you change your mind at the last minute)


Check out this YUMMY MENU!!!!

SMALLER ITEMS, GOOD FOR SHARING

+Warm Camillo OLIVES marinated in chilli
V GF $7

+Eggplant “CHIPS” with Middle Eastern spices & harissa mayonnaise V $8

+Spinach, pumpkin, leek & fetta SPAN-O-KOPI-TA with capsicum jam & minted watermelon
V $12.50

+Sizzling lamb SKEWERS with smoked paprika and lemon thyme. Served with Capsicum jam and sumac yoghurt. GF 6 for $20 or $4 each

+Crispy school PRAWNS, Spanish sea salt & lime aioli $13.50 434

+Red CURRY, Roasted Duck Leg, Duo of Jasmine and Thai Black Rice

SOMETHING SWEET TO COMPLETE THAT MEAL $12.50

Rich dark chocolate TART, topped with chocolate & hazelnut ice-cream

Pecan, apricot & currant BAKLAVA drizzled with Bee Box honey
$24

MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like your kind of meal then come along and join us as we look forward to seeing you

Regards,
Geelong Regional Training Initiative Committee
and
ALIA Vic New Graduates Group Committee (http://www.alia.org.au/groups/newgrad/)

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HOBART: Interview Technique Workshop - Change of Venue

We have had an overwhelming response to the Interview Technique Workshop for the 30th June (Saturday)! If you have not RSVPd, we are extending the registration until COB Monday 18th of June. Hurry! As numbers are filling up!

The details are below but please note the change of venue.

Details

Date:                   30 June 2012 (Saturday)

Time:                   1.00 - 5.00pm

Cost:                   $10 (ALIA members);  $15 (non-ALIA members)

Venue:                U103 Flexible Learning Space, UTAS, Sandy Bay campus (across from the Morris Miller  Library)

Google Map: http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=106749351018849225544.000463cb7bc174557535c&ll=-42.903144,147.325963&spn=0.001389,0.003487&z=19

RSVP:                by 18th June 2012 to alianewgradstas@gmail.com

                             *Light refreshments provided*

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HOBART: Interview Techniques Workshop

Gain an insight into the Interview Techniques required to access the 3 biggest employment sectors for librarians in the state:


Public Libraries: From LINC Tasmania, we have Jane McGregor who has over 23 years experience in the area of Library and Information Services, working in areas such as Technical Services, Systems, Collection Development, Reference and Client Services in both public and academic libraries in Tasmania. Jane is a qualified Library Technician and Librarian and a member of ALIA. Interests include client’s needs, recruitment and use of new technologies to enhance service delivery.


School Libraries: From Hutchins School, we have Jill Abell who has a background in teacher librarianship, systems and software project management.  She has worked in government schools, colleges and curriculum and ICT consultancies prior to the current appointment. Interested in the effective implementation of educational change, Jill’s strategic ICT planning goal has been to enable a high performance learning organisation with fast, secure and reliable communications.  She is a member of the library associations and takes an equally active role in the professional learning communities of national educational associations.


University Libraries: From UTAS, we have Christine Evans who, for over a 20 year career to-date, has worked in public libraries, special libraries and higher education libraries in the north and south of Tasmania.  Since 2004, Chris has been Science Librarian at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). In addition to managing the branch library, this position includes the role of a Liaison Librarian and the provision of Library-wide leadership to colleagues in their support of UTAS researchers. 


Initially, a short session on Selection Criteria will be covered with the main subject of Interview Techniques to follow.


This will be the most comprehensive information and interactive session yet held for the New Grads Group (Tas) and will run for a period of 4 hours.


Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain a personal insight into how the library sectors of Tasmania work!



Details


Date:                   30 June 2012 (Saturday)


Time:                   1.00 - 5.00pm


Cost:                   $10 (ALIA members);  $15 (non-ALIA members)


Venue:                Guilford Young College Boardroom – Hobart Campus (directions will be given to RSVPs)


RSVP:                by 17th June 2012 to alianewgradstas@gmail.com


                             *Light refreshments provided*



                             *Minimum of 12 RSVPs required to make this event possible*

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