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This report, produced by ALIA Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA) demonstrates how public libraries are supporting the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) agenda as centres of informal learning. It showcases what can be achieved through local government investment and public library staff skills and creativity.

ALIA National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016, Melbourne: Engage, create, lead

Results of a survey conducted in 2017 to elicite views on how a united library field can tackle the challenges of the future. Respondents were ALIA personal members or work for libraries that are ALIA instutional members. The report is a contribution to the International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA) Global Vision conversation.

ALIA National 2016 Conference 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage create lead

This paper explores the place of Research Data Management (RDM) support services as an extension of the academic librarian's role. The presenters anticipate that RDM support will become increasingly important in an ever-more data-driven research environment, and share the experiences of three South Australian university libraries in providing RDM, including the skillsets developed and lessons learned.

The New Generation Advisory Committee (NGAC) is a committee of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). The key objectives of NGAC are to increase new graduate participation in the Association and contribute to the development and delivery of services for new library and information services professionals and student members of ALIA.

Relevance 2020 was a joint initiative of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) to consider the need for further development of library and information science (LIS) research infrastructure in Australia to address gaps in LIS knowledge.

This media release announced that a librarian at the University of Western Australia (UWA), Chloe Czerwiec, has been awarded the F A Sharr award.

Chloe was presented the award at a ceremony held at the State Library of Western Australia on Thursday 26 May.

A media release announcing the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is celebrating its 80th anniversary next year as the member organisation of choice for the library and information sector.

In January 2016 the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA) and National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) commissioned I & J Management Services Pty. Ltd. to update the guidelines for Australian Public Libraries – Beyond a Quality Service: Strengthening the Social Fabric, Standards and Guidelines for Australian Public Libraries, 2nd ed. 2012, produced by Libraries Alive! Pty Ltd.

ALIA Information Online 2015 Conference, 2-5 February 2015 Sydney: at the edge.

This conference presentation provides an analysis of a case study in which liaison librarians collaborated with science academics to develop innovative digital literacy activities and assessment tasks for undergraduate units related to ‘Judging Reliability and Accuracy of Information’.