(posted 16/02/03)

(posted 31/12/02)

(posted 31/12/02)

The chosen applicant for the free life coaching package with Life and Career Coach
Geraldine Barkworth is Mylee Joseph, Outreach Services Manager, Willoughby Shire Council.

Eight applicants were shortlisted and received a 75 minute trial life coaching session over the telephone to determine the most suitable to receive the free life coaching package. They were:

· Penny McGinty, Document Delivery Assistant, Queensland University of Technology
· Natasha De Guiseppe, Librarian, Brisbane City Council
· Roz Howland, Regional Librarian, National Native Title Tribunal, Sydney
· Rachael Browning, Librarian, BHP Billiton Roadshow, State Library QLD
· Patricia Ellard, Researcher, Booz Allen Hamilton, Sydney
· Emma-Jane Peart, New Grad, QLD
· Jill Baker, Librarian, Australian Council for Educational Research, VIC
· Mylee Joseph, Outreach Services Manager, Willoughby Shire Council, NSW

Approximately 20% of ALIA New Librarian Symposium delegates chose to throw their hats in the ring and put in an application for the free Life Coaching Package. This particular package is valued at $780. It involves Mylee working with Geraldine over the telephone every week for 1 hour for 3 months to achieve her inspiring 3 primary and 7 secondary goals.

The decision whom to shortlist and offer trials was very difficult as all applicants demonstrated worthwhile goals and issues they felt ready to turn from dreams into concrete reality. In the end, only one applicant could be chosen to receive the free package. All applications and life coaching sessions are treated with the strictest confidence and with respect to your privacy.

Further information about goal setting and Geraldine Barkworth's approach to life coaching is available at http://www.oneumbrella.com.au/newsletters/toucan/toucan_v2n4.html

If you want to get serious about your New Years Resolution 2003 or just find out
what the buzz is around life coaching, why don't you schedule a free trial life coaching session? Please contact Geraldine at: vision@norex.com.au or phone 02-6685 1917
and choose to make a difference to your life today.

(posted 31/12/02)

Thank you to everyone involved for making the first ALIA New Librarian's Symposium such a successful, happy and productive conference. Could delegates please complete the Feedback Form before next Friday 20 December as the winner of the $150 Borders Book Voucher will be advised before Christmas. Photos, reports, powerpoint presentation and scribing of the sessions will all be put up on the website over the next couple of weeks. And remember, any comments, suggestions or your own "Conference Report" can all be loaded onto the website. Please e-mail it to the Conference Convenor, Sue Hutley at s.hutley@toowoomba.qld.gov.au :-) :-))

(posted 11/12/02)

All the details on where to go for conference events, parking etc are now available here ...

The Carlton Crest currently has a $99 deal for a four star room that you can take advantage of. If you have already booked for the Carlton you can phone them on 1800 777123 to change your booking to get this special rate. Details in the flyer attached (44KB)

(posted 2/12/02)

One ALIA NLS Delegate will have a wonderful opportunity to receive a free course of life coaching to the value of $780 (12x 1 hour sessions). To enter, read the information sheet (12KB) and complete the Application Form (94KB), and then either submit your entry direct to Geraldine Barkworth, Life Coaching for Achievers at vision@norex.com.au by 15th December 2002 or place in the Application Box at the Symposium.

(posted 19/11/02)

All of the NLS speakers are currently refining their presentations. Fiona Emberton (Director of Public Library Services, State Library of Queensland) is conducting the session on Management and Leadership for the Future on Day Two of the Symposium. Fiona would appreciate any of your comments and ideas BEFORE the conference on what you are expecting from this session, what you would like to hear about the most on this topic, what do you really want to learn about in this area so that she can plan and develop the session into a very USEFUL one for all delegates.

You can send any comments and ideas to the Program Convenor, Rachael Browning and she will collate and forward these to Fiona. Email Rachael at r.browning@slq.qld.gov.au.

(posted 19/11/02)

The new Borders Bookstore in Brisbane, located at 162 Albert Street, are joining in the fun of the ALIA New Librarian's Symposium as they will be mounting one of the static displays at the conference, sponsoring our Feedback Form incentive prize on the website and have also been very generous to offer delegates a light breakfast and tour of the store on Sunday 8th December. Please read the and RSVP to Helen at Borders on 07 3210 1592 or email hhasting@bordersstores.com ASAP.

(posted 13/11/02)

Symposium delegates are invited to visit the UQ Cybrary which will also include a presentation by the University Librarian, Janine Schmidt on Thursday 5th December between 4pm and 6.30pm. A free bus has been arranged to collect and return delegates to and from the Carlton Crest Hotel to make it even more convenient. To take up this opportunity while you are visiting Brisbane take a look at the Flyer (79KB) and as places are limited contact Suzanne Green on 07 3365 6209 or s.green@library.uq.edu.au to book in for the tour.

Following the UQ Library tour a number of delegates will be at The Carlton Crest Picasso's Restaurant Indoor Verandah (Ground Floor of the Hotel) on Thursday night for dinner at 6.30pm and if you would like to join the group just mention to the waiters at the door and they will direct you to the tables. An Al-a-carte menu will be available. This could be an opportunity to meet a few friendly faces before the conference starts, especially if you are travelling from interstate.

(posted 07/11/02)

The media release (49KB) will be sent to a range of media contacts over the next few weeks. Jo-anne Fuller is now our media contact for the Symposium. If you have any localised library stories or profiles that you would like to combine with the conference or if you would like us to send it to your local media, please contact Jo-anne with any of your ideas and contact details.

Jo-anne Fuller
The Photographis Studio
PO Box 246, Artarmon NSW 1570
Telephone: +61 2 9906 6000; Fax: +61 2 9906 5987

(posted 06/11/02)

Library staff and vendors who are not attending the ALIA New Librarian's Symposium are most welcome to attend the Friday Night Cocktail Party. Join with us at this 'once in a lifetime' function where you will get to meet twenty of Australia's library leaders wearing wigs. Please complete the Form (178KB) and send payment by November 29th 2002 to ALIA National Office.

(Note : People who have registered for the New Librarians Symposium as a Full Delegate or a Friday Day Delegate do not need to complete this form – you are already registered to attend this function as part of your registration price.)

(posted 29/10/02)

The ALIA New Generation Policy and Advisory Group was formed earlier this year and is making a presentation to the ALIA Board of Directors at the November National Policy Congress in Canberra. Proposals and recommendations will relate to new graduates and encouraging and retaining new members to the association. Contact for the ALIA NGPAG is Chair, Natalie Blanchard at natalie.blanchard@gale.com . Reports and outcomes will be listed on the ALIA website or in Incite or keep a watch at the groups website at http://www.alia.org.au/governance/committees/new.generation/ after November for results of the National Policy Congress.

Your feedback is welcome at any time to any member of the group.

(posted 22/10/02)

Congratulations to the winners of the two free registrations to attend the ALIA New Librarian's Symposium in December ….

Virginia Dickson Kensington, Western Australia Liaison Librarian, University of Notre Dame Winning Entry: One who illuminates their professional workspace so that it is a vibrant, enlightening place to visit. Bold yet playful, lively and cheerful, intelligent and promising.

		Fiona Doyle Redcliffe, Queensland QUT Library Science Student Winning Entry: Resourceful pro with consummate grace, Who'll find it online or face-to-face. Proactive one with style and flair, Knows what's what and what is where.

Each winner will receive a free registration to the ALIA New Librarian's Symposium. These free registrations are sponsored by Thomson Gale.

Thanks to our judges, Rupert McCall and Gail Drinnen - and to everyone who entered !!

Other "Highly Commended" entries will be posted to the website soon. If you were not a winner, please complete your registration form as soon as possible to secure your place at the Symposium. Remember, registrations close two weeks prior to the conference on November 22nd. Please have your payment and form to ALIA National Office by then.

Congratulations again to our winners !! :-)

(posted 15/10/02)

Symposium Sponsor 3M is conducting free seminars with a chance for you to win a trip to the USA. Click on the following brochures for details.

National Brochure (78KB)
Queensland Brochure (99KB)

(posted 16/09/02)

ALIA MEMBERSHIP
SPECIAL OFFER

As a delegate to the December 2002 Australian Library and Information Association's New Librarian's Symposium you will receive a generous saving on membership fees if you apply for membership of ALIA before 31 December 2002.

Please check the ALIA membership website for details about joining. To print the membership form click here and then select the appropriate grade and month from the schedule below -

We look forward to receiving your application.
Contact 1800 020071 for enquiries or further information.

You must register as a delegate of the New Librarian's Symposium to receive this special offer.

(posted 15/09/02)

If you are a part-time or full-time student and not in paid employment, you are eligible for the discounted rate of $195.00. If you are unemployed you are also eligible for this rate. Further enquiries can be directed to Sandra Reid, Conference and Events Co-ordinator, ALIA National Office on 1800 020071. To complete a registration form now Click Here ....

(posted 01/09/02)

Judges for the "Win your way to Brisbane" competition are:
Rupert McCall , and
Gail Drinnen ,

Read more about each judge by clicking on the symbol.

(posted 21/08/02)

Thanks to the generosity of Thomson/Gale you can win one of 2 free registrations to the ALIA New Librarian's Symposium.

Enter the competition now to have a chance to win your way to Brisbane in December. Entries close 30th September, 2002.

(posted 05/08/02)

Bright:
Intelligent
Sense of Humour
Thinking
Lateral Problem Solver

Funky:
Good Self Esteem
Risk Taker
Generous of Spirit
Positive

So .... are you a Bright and Funky Librarian ???

(posted 26/05/02)

How much will it cost?
$195.00 Full-time Students and Unemployed
$225.00 ALIA & LIANZA Members
$260.00 Non-Members
$125.00 Day Registration Members
$135.00 Day Registration Non-members

Full registration fees will include materials, conference meals and social functions for two days.

A range of affordable accommodation is available around the Carlton Crest Hotel - take a look at our Accommodation listing.

What will be discussed at the Symposium?
The two main focuses are Personal and Professional Development but the future of libraries in Australia and New Zealand will also be a great topic of discussion.

What skills will I learn?
You will develop a career plan that will take your career forward into the future.
- Learn about lobbying and negotiation
- Learn how to manage your boss and others
- And much more …..

How else will I benefit from attending?
You will get the opportunity to meet and talk personally with some of the most influential leaders of our industry at the Meet the Big Wigs Cocktail Party. You will benefit from the excellent networking opportunities that this event will provide. Finally, it is up to you – the more you put into it – the more you will get out of it!

Why is it being held on a Friday and Saturday?
Some employers may find it difficult to allow staff time off for events such as this. It allows delegates to more easily facilitate leave from their employer to attend.

How can I help or be involved?
Commend the Symposium to your colleagues and encourage your library manager to send a delegate. If you have specific sponsorship contacts please direct these details to Terena Solomons. Keep up to date with the website as more information is added over the coming months.

REGISTER ! Become a Symposium Delegate.
Why not organise to join with a friend to share accommodation costs.

(posted 19/05/02)

Look out for more news about our Interview Makeover for one lucky participant at the Symposium .... details coming soon.

(posted 16/05/02)

Unfortunately the committee were unable to organise this one - maybe next time ! :-) November 2002