Vol. 09 2024

ALIA Multicultural e-News!

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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Coming up... June 28 Webinar

Enriching library service with Information eXperience Design

Friday, 28 June 2024 11am - 12:30pm AEST
Join ALIA Multicultural in a workshop delivered by Dr Ellie Sayyad Abdi.
This hands-on session offers a unique chance not just to learn about IXD, but also to actively engage in implementing this approach. Leave with practical strategies to boost information literacy in your refugee community and foster greater social inclusion.


Welcome new members

Welcome new members

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.

Welcome the following new committee members:

Suvra Sarker | Bayside Council Libraries

Laney Robinson | Logan City Council Libraries

Join ALIA Multicultural

Join the committee and actively participate in advocacy and key projects.

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 about us and send us a message if you would like to be part of the group.

If you are interested in being an active member of the ALIA Multicultural Committee send us an email to express interest.

ALIA National 2024

From Stereotype to Empathy to Inclusion

Group discussion time during the workshop..
title page of the workshop. From Stereotype to Empathy to Inclusion presentation slides
ALIA Disability and ALIA Multicultural collaborated to plan and deliver a pre-conference workshop at ALIA National 2024 on Monday 6 May 2024.

The workshop was booked out and thirty six enthusiastic attendees joined facilitators Amy Rake (ALIA Disability) and Joey Chung (ALIA Multicultural) for “From Stereotype to Empathy to Inclusion: How Diversity can bring Strength to the LIS Workforce”.

You can read more about the workshop and access the presentation slides on the ALIA Multicultural website blog here.

Reading Australian literature in Chinese

Australia has a vibrant publishing industry that is estimated to have a market size of more than $1.7 billion. Australian publications, fiction and non-fiction, provide windows to understanding the nation and the people of Australia. In a recent survey with 1,152 publishing authors in Australia, 34% indicated that their work has been translated in a language other than English (Crosby …

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Research and ideas

Access key multicultural research and resources via the ALIA Multicultural website


ALIA Multicultural curates key research and community resources with a Multicultural focus for the Library Information Sector.

This information can be accessed via our Resources tab on the ALIA Multicultural Website.

Do you have some research or resource to suggest as an addition? You can contact us via email with your suggestions.

Contribute to the ALIA Multicultural website blog

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.

Coming up.....

Refugee Week - June 16 to 22nd

This years theme is Finding freedom: Family
"In a world marked by displacement and the search for refuge, this year’s Refugee Week theme “Finding Freedom” – with a focus on family – encapsulates the profound journey of resilience, strength, and unity that defines the refugee experience...."

Navigating cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally diverse families

Wednesday, 26 June 2024 1pm - 2pm AEST

This webinar will help you:
  • maintain humility and curiosity when cultural differences and ethical dilemmas arise in your work
  • navigate conversations with children and families from cultures that are different from your own, particularly when cultural differences arise, so that you can maintain culturally sensitive practice
  • reflect on and challenge your own assumptions, judgements and biases when ethical dilemmas arise due to cultural differences.

More information and to register for this webinar here.

Connect with us

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Anyone can subscribe to our website and eNews.

We welcome ideas for content to our website and news too.

ALIA Multicultural plans and delivers PD twice a year and you can watch our PD webinars via our YouTube channel.
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