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IFLA WLIC 2026: A Personal Reflection

Oct 6, 2026 | Professional Development, Visibility As Inclusion

By My Van Nguyen Dang In February this year, I saw a post shared by Public Libraries Victoria about an IFLA Emerging Leaders grant to support attendance at the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC). I wondered, should I apply? I would be competing with...

First Nations Resources Page Launch

Aug 14, 2026 | First Nations, Launch, Professional Development, Visibility As Inclusion

ALIA Multicultural acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connections to lands, waters, cultures, languages, and communities. We honour the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

Health Translations library is funded for another three years

Jun 10, 2026 | Health information, Visibility As Inclusion

by Dianne Armstrong On behalf of the Health Translations team, I’m very pleased to share that the Victorian Department of Health has committed funding to support the library for another three years. For those who may not have come across it before, Health Translations...