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Health Translations library is funded for another three years
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 is a free online library of translated health and wellbeing information. It was initiated and funded by the Victorian Government and has been managed by the Centre for Culture, Equity and Health since 2015. I work as a Project...
New podcast episode series explores the international student experience
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. 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? In the opening episode of this new series, Learning, Teaching...
Championing Diversity: An Interview with ALIA Multicultural’ s New Deputy Convenor, Marie Robineau
The ALIA Multicultural Group has been a driving force in advocating for diversity and inclusion across Australia’s library and information sector. With its mission to foster equitable access, professional development, and culturally responsive services, the group continues to grow in influence and impact. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Marie Robineau, recently appointed as Deputy Convenor, and explore her vision for the future. The Deputy Convenor role is a new role that provides mentoring...
Championing Diversity: The Story Behind ALIA Multicultural Group
by Marie Robineau Shelf Matters is a CAVAL podcast and blog series that explores the ideas, people, and initiatives shaping the GLAMR sector—Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Records. CAVAL uses this platform to highlight the topics that matter most to our community and the broader library industry. In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with two inspiring library professionals who are leading the way in multicultural advocacy: Mare Maticevski, founding member and...
Strengthening Belonging Through Connection and Collaboration
by Fei Chang I recently had the privilege of presenting at the ALIA New Librarians' Symposium XI this September, a national event that brings together LIS students and new practitioners from across Australia. My presentation, “From Isolation to Interconnection: Weaving a Network as a CALD Emerging LIS Practitioner”, explored how building meaningful professional networks can empower new practitioners by creating learning opportunities, fostering collaboration and professional support,...