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ALIA Multicultural e-News!
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The ALIA Multicultural e-News is a platform to share news with a Multicultural focus relevant to the Library Information Sector (LIS). It is open to people across LIS to contribute information of relevance. If you have some news to distribute broadly you can contact us via email. If you are interested in contributing a blogpost to our website you can also reach out via email to discuss ideas
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Join ALIA Multicultural
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ALIA Multicultural is excited to welcome new members joining the group from the start of 2024 and many more connecting via our different online channels to stay in touch with conversation, news and grow ideas.
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Welcome the following new committee members:
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Clare O'Dwyer - is a PhD candidate in the School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. Clare's research explores how Asian international students experience a Australian university library, and how Australian university library staff experience Asian international students. Clare is a currently a senior manager of library services and previously managed an Australian University library in Asia. Before these roles, Clare worked as an economist, legal researcher, and business analyst across a variety of industries.
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Dr. Ellie Sayyad Abdi - is a Senior Lecturer for Libraries, Archives, Records & Information Science in the iSchool @ School of Media, Creative Arts, and Social Inquiry
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Faculty of Humanities in Curtin University
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Abby Dawson - Public Library Services, State Library of NSW
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Abby is a Specialist Services Librarian in the Public Library Services branch at the State Library of NSW. Abby has worked in public libraries for over 20 years, and previously managed the State Library's Multicultural Bulk Loan Service for eight years.
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Ennis Chen - Library Programming and Events Assistant at Inner West Council
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Join the committee and actively participate in advocacy and key projects.
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ALIA Multicultural is a group of passionate people committed to working collaboratively on advocacy with a multicultural focus specific to the Library Information Sector in Australia. You can join our committee and be part of a dynamic collaborative group committed to information sharing, Professional Development and special projects. Visit the website to learn more and send us a message if you would like to be part of the group. https://multicultural.alia.org.au/about/
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If you are interested in being an active member of the ALIA Multicultural Committee send us an email to express interest.
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Connect online
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ALIA Multicultural committee members share news regularly via a number of platforms including Instagram and Facebook and Linkedin.
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Anyone can subscribe to our website and eNews.
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We welcome ideas for content to our website and news too.
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ALIA Multicultural plans and delivers PD twice a year and you can watch our PD webinars via our YouTube channel.
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Join the conversation
The Global Perspectives Column
The Journal of Library Administration informs readers on research, current developments and trends related to the leadership and management of libraries. Stressing the practical, this forward-looking journals provides information that library administrators need to manage their organisations efficiently and effectively. The "Global Perspectives" column gathers views on current topics of global interest from authors worldwide. Contributions from across the globe are valued and encouraged as they add a richness that is the voice of today's global information infrastructure. Topics of interest include:
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- Collaborations across types of libraries, regions and national boundaries
- The role of international Library and Information Science (LIS) associations and organizations
- Role of technology in the management of libraries and information centers
- Building rich, robust, and sustainable digital collections.
- Facilities- Creative/new models and how to use space effectively
- Human Resources- Good practices, effective management styles
- Information Literacy / Media Literacy
- DEIA- (Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility)- International & comparative perspectives
- Open Access/ Open Educational Resources
- Multilingual Information Access
- Services for multicultural/ diverse populations
- User experience
- International LIS education and accreditation
- Role /impact of libraries in the communities/institutions they serve
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and role of Libraries
Interested authors are invited to submit proposals and articles to the column editor at pnzomo@illinois.edu. Articles should be at leader 3,000 words and submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
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Access key multicultural research and resources via the ALIA Multicultural website
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ALIA Multicultural curates key research and community resources with a Multicultural focus for the Library Information Sector.
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This information can be accessed via our Resources tab on the ALIA Multicultural Website.
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Do you have some research or resource to suggest as an addition?
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you can contact us via email with your suggestions.
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Contribute to the ALIA Multicultural website blog
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Do you have an idea to contribute to the ALIA Multicultural website blog? If you or someone you know would be interested in contributing a post, discussion about research, an opinion piece, celebration of multicultural programs and services with our community send us an email expressing areas of interest or articles. The ALIA Multicultural website is a collaborative initiative and we are seeking your voice.
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Cultural Diversity Week
18 to 24 March 2024
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This year's theme, 'Our Shared Stories - Celebrating Together', invites you to share your unique experiences and connect with the diverse tapestry of our community.
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- Share your stories: Whether it's a childhood memory or a journey across continents, every story adds to our rich tapestry.
- Raise awareness: Let's stand together against racial discrimination on UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21.
- Get involved: Host an event, share your story online, or explore resources! https://lnkd.in/gFMt4eR3
#CulturalDiversityWeek #OurSharedStories #CDW2024 @multiculturevic
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ALIA National 2024 Conference 6 - 9 May Adelaide Convention Centre
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Conference theme: Truth and dare
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The conference will feature keynote speeches, workshops, presentations, lightning talks, and panel discussions specifically related to the following sub-themes:
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- From Inclusion to Belonging
- Raising Voices
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- Daring Greatly, Striving Valiantly
- Forging Future Libraries
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