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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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In case you missed it...
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This quarter, ALIA Multicultural had the pleasure of sharing some of the brilliant work our committee members have been up to through our blog.
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Read on discover the latest news and to revisit previous wins here.
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Health Translations library is funded for another three years
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RMIT University Library Podcast: International student experiences: Interview with Professor Catherine Gomes
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ALIA Multicultural committee member Dianne, is a Health Translations Project Officer (Collections) for the Centre for Culture, Equity and Health. She works within a small but dedicated team to curate and organise Health Translations library resources by topic, language, organisation and format so they are easy to find and use.
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Read on here to see how your library can get involved.
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Thanks to Dianne for sharing!
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The RMIT University Library Podcast launched late last year, sharing conversations with researchers, teachers and students from across the university. The podcast explores ideas shaping teaching, research, technology, culture and the future of academic libraries, and is produced and created by RMIT University library staff in the Learning, Teaching and Research team.
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A recent episode series focuses on the International Student Experience, asking: What is it really like to study in a new country, socially, academically and emotionally?
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You can tune in to all episodes on your favourite streaming platform here.
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Thanks to Mare for sharing!
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Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS) 2026
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ALIA LARK invites library and information professionals, academics, students, and all those interested in practice-oriented research to its biennial symposium.
Gathering at Western Sydney University, this full-day event, titled From Inquiry to Impact, offers a space to reflect on the relationship between research and practice, and to share ideas, experiences, and insights that shape our work and its impact across the sectors.
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Registrations to attend are open from 29 June-21 September.
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To register and to get a sample of what this year’s program will offer, head on over to ALIA LARK’s page here.
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RAILS, the premier Australasian research conference on Research Applications in Information and Library Studies, is the leading annual event for researchers, practitioners, and educators in information studies and related fields, including librarianship, archival science, and social and community informatics. Since 2004, the conference has fostered a culture of informed and innovative research practice across Australasia.
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RAILS 2026 will be a three-day conference, from Tuesday, 3 December to Thursday, 3 December 2026, at the Adelaide University, City West Campus, Adelaide, Australia. The conference will include the Australasian Information Educators’ Symposium (AIES), a Doctoral Consortium, and Keynote Sessions.
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The theme of the RAILS 2026 Conference, New Ideas, New Beginnings.
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Submissions are currently open until 20 July.
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To find submit your proposal and to register, visit here.
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2026-2027 ALIA Mentoring Scheme
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There is still time to join this round of the ALIA Mentoring Scheme, and ALIA members are encouraged to register for this rewarding program as either a mentor or mentee.
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The program is designed to assist those:
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- Seeking guidance on how to accelerate their career
- Looking for a fresh perspective on challenges
- Wanting to expand their professional network
- Aspiring to build skills and confidence, and foster growth
It is open to all Personal Members of ALIA, however it is best suited for those in their early to mid career — generally within the first five to ten years of entering the workforce. It is recommended that LIS students wait until their final year of study before participating in the Mentoring Scheme.
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You can register via the website here.
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IFLA WLIC 2026 satellite conference
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IFLA WLIC has an exciting opportunity to attend a satellite conference in Seoul, South Korea on 14 August.
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The conference will cover the topic, Practical Implementations of Artificial Intelligence in Public Libraries, and is an excellent way to collaborate and connect with information professionals around the world on one of the biggest challenges facing public libraries.
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To find out about the preliminary program and to register, head on over here.
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You could present at our monthly meetings!
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ALIA Multicultural is always looking to include diverse perspectives from different professionals and practitioners in our advocacy work.
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Regardless of cultural background, job title or subfield within the library sector, you could have experience or knowledge that would benefit from being shared widely and we encourage you to present at one of our monthly meetings.
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Image source: Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
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Serving diverse audiences
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Trove lists project
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Headed by Joey Chung, Website and Systems Librarian at Holmesglen in Victoria, this project aims to raise awareness of translated Australian literature and highlight how this information can support the publishing industry and multicultural communities.
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As Australian literature is actively translated and shared overseas, the Trove Lists project now brings together records and holdings, so that information that was previously scattered can be discovered and shared more efficiently.
The project continues to grow through new titles, languages, and collaborations. More importantly, it highlights how translated Australian literature can support multicultural communities by connecting readers, families, and generations across languages.
These lists are intended to be a practical resource for librarians, educators, researchers, and readers, helping Australian literature become more visible, discoverable, and accessible.
Sometimes the stories we share across languages are the ones that bring us closer together.
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If you would like to volunteer your time to support Joey in this ongoing project, please send an email expressing your interest to multicultural@alia.org.au.
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You can read the full story here.
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Thanks to Joey for sharing!
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Exploring the media consumption and content preferences of diverse Australian audiences
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A report published this year by Monash University and the University of New South Wales have found that CALD audiences are engaged, digitally active and culturally knowledgeable.
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To reach them, Australian screen institutions need to provide diverse stories across the platforms audiences actually use; treat multilingual and transnational viewing as mainstream rather than marginal; and move beyond celebratory multiculturalism towards deeper accounts of migration, intergenerational relationships, hybrid identities, cultural difference and belonging.
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As library and information professionals, we know that reaching CALD audiences requires an intentional and proactive approach. This paper might provide you with additional insight into translating informational needs and preferences into ways to better reach CALD library patrons with relevant, multicultural resources.
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You can read the full report here.
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Thanks to Jacqui for sharing!
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AI Corner
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As AI adoption gains more traction within our libraries, the ALIA Multicultural eNewseletter would like to share some of the latest news, opinions, insights or happenings in the AI and library space!
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This edition of the eNewsletter we have:
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Will AI Level the Linguistic Playing Field for Researchers?
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In this piece from Katina magazine, authors Moumita Koley and Sriparna Chatterjee explore how generative AI tools could potentially help break down costly barriers that prevent researchers with non-native English speaking backgrounds from publishing in English speaking journals.
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You can read the full article here.
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Image source: Igor Omilaev via Unsplash
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Join ALIA Multicultural
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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 about us and send us a message if you would like to be part of the group.
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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 with us
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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? 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 blog or eNewsletter? 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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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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