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Latest News

15/05/2024

Announcing the winners of the 2024 ALIA Library Design Awards

15/05/2024

Leaders of the Australian library sector recognised at awards ceremony at ALIA National Conference

14/05/2024

Update on our response to Cumberland Council book ban

8/05/2024

Protect the freedom to read

ALIA Membership

Become a member of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and open the door to a world of opportunities in the library and information sector.

There are three membership categories; personal, institutional and corporate. In any category, you'll gain access to an extensive network of like-minded professionals, providing valuable opportunities to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate.

You will also be supporting ALIA’s advocacy work to promote the essential role libraries play in society. Together we work to advance library and information services for a thriving democracy.

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Upcoming events

ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2024

ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2024

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libra....

May 22 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Online

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ALIA West: Trends, Challenges & Triumphs

ALIA West: Trends, Challenges & Triumphs

A chance to discover the Trends, Challenges & Triumphs happening throughout the industry from a range of speakers.

May 22 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm AWST

Location: BENTLEY

Final Day for Registrations!

ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2024

May 22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Online

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ALIA West: Trends, Challenges & Triumphs

May 22 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm AWST

Location: BENTLEY

Final Day for Registrations!

Fostering a Passion for Reading

May 25 10:30 am - 11:30 am AEST

Location: Online

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Programming & programs in the library

May 29 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST

Location: Online

Registration closing in 7 day/s

ALIA QLD's 'ALIA National Conference Catch-up'

May 29 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: South Brisbane

RSVP Date: 29-May-2024
14 places remaining.

Professional development

ALIA Continuing Professional Development

ALIA PD Scheme | for all ALIA personal professional members | questions? contact [email protected] or call 1800 020 071

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ALIA Training

short online courses | discounted price for ALIA members | questions? contact [email protected] or call 1800 020 071

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PD Postings

A monthly newsletter which features many learning experiences for ALIA Members who are participating in the ALIA Professional Development (PD) Scheme. Each listing will feature free at your desk learning opportunities, an ebook and a selection of journal articles from our member access eresources.

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ALIA Training

Ready to learn new skills and advance your career? ALIA Training brings world-class education offerings to you. Specifically made for the Australian library and information sector, ALIA Training has a course to suit any stage of your career journey.

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