Last day to register! Learn how a major early years literacy and learning initiative - the First 5 Forever program - was implemented, and how it varies across different institutions 👉 buff.ly/3UbFPQE

The ALIA National Conference is nearly here! All registrations, including edits & transfers, close ⏰ 5pm today ⏰ Lock in your CPD at one of the biggest LIS event of the year, hosted in Australia's festival capital.

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Andrew Yeo from Fryer Library, University of Queensland and Bryce Doudle from Maitland City Council will share their roles and current projects, with advice on how their tools and techniques can be used in your own areas of practice.

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Thank you to our sponsors for these great exhibition hall activities:

📸 Copyright Agency (booth 28) - Corporate Headshot
💼 EnvisionWare (booth 33) - Resume Review and Interview Skills
💆 ALS Library Services (booth 35) - Relaxation Station

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Whether you were able to make it to the ALIA National Conference or not, ALIA VIC is providing a fantastic low-cost opportunity to access a few of the talks in Melbourne. A selection of speakers will reprise their presentations, check it out 👉 buff.ly/3WctOgK 👀

How can existing tools be used to increase literacy? A range of LIS practitioners from schools will explore social media, reading initiatives, and collection development strategies can support reading skills and a love for reading.

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Registrations close in 4 days! Learn how a major early years literacy and learning initiative - the First 5 Forever program - was implemented, and how it varies across different institutions 👉 buff.ly/3JyBr9q

Collection items can have surprising past owners, and Shakespeare's second folio is no exception. Sarah Morley from State Library of NSW will share the stories of some of the 2nd edition's past owners, including a Shakespearean actress.

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After getting through business at the ALIA AGM, join the ALIA SA Committee for social drinks at 2KW Bar (food and drinks at own expense). ALIA National Conference attendees and others in the LIS field are welcome.

🗓️ 6 May 6:30pm
🧑‍💻 RSVP by 5 may
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Interested in carrying out a project related to improving disability services? The Twila Ann Janssen Herr Research Award for Disability Services is a fantastic opportunity to gain a contribution towards bringing your work to life 👉 buff.ly/3U6K3JC

National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) is looking for a driven, proactive individual to undertake a current state analysis on use of Original RDA in Australian and NZ libraries, and work with key stakeholders on implementation. Full description 👉 buff.ly/3xNE4BV

ALIA West is hosting a range of speakers from the sector to share their views on the trends, challenges and triumphs currently facing information professionals. Come for the tour, join the drinks, or just come for the insightful talks.

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Sustainability is an ever-growing topic and shared tools and guidelines are the best ways to ensure goals can be achieved across the sector. Read more about the ALIA Green Roundtable and be part of the development process 👉 buff.ly/49OZtYL 🌿

Last day to register! Session 2 of the Playing for Keeps webinar series covers Gamifying Learning and Literacy. This may be just the strategy to connect with library users in unique ways 👉 buff.ly/3w4xAhy 📚 🎮

🗓️ The countdown is on 🗓️ 13 days until conference kicks off, and 7 days left to register!

Secure your spot at the biggest LIS professional event in the last 5 years to join leaders, innovators and peers in a thought provoking week 👉 buff.ly/49ReXLE

The Twila Ann Janssen Herr Research Award for Disability Services offers up to $5000 for early-career LIS practitioners to undertake projects in library and information services for people with disabilities 👉 apply and make a real impact: buff.ly/3Jis9OR

Session 2 of the Playing for Keeps webinar series covers Gamifying Learning and Literacy. Known to influence engagement and cognition, this may be just the strategy to connect with library users in unique ways 👾 📖 Hurry! Registration closes in 5 days 👉 buff.ly/3vV8gKJ

This fornight's latest from ALIA and the LIS sector:

🍇 See what Adelaide has to offer while you're at the conference
🚌 ALIA's adventures across Victoria
🏫 Advocating for school libraries, and much more...

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The University of New England is looking for a copyright specialist to collaborate with external networks and support the continued learning and application of copyright across the university.

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🗓️ Applications close 28 April

Thank you ABC Education, Dowson Turco Lawyers and 641 DI for sponsoring our keynote speakers Shelley Ware, Todd Fernando and Marie-Louise Ayres.

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