GLAMAWARRA3 Wrap Up by Jack Kelly

On Friday, 21 June, I attended the annual GLAMWARRA event organised by the ALIA South Coast Group at Shellharbour City Library. While #GLAMWARRA3 was not designed with a theme in mind, it did celebrate the efforts of the #GLAMR sector across the South Coast and provided an opportunity for learning and connection.

With a diverse range of presenters, what were the key takeaways?

1. Networking, relationships and partnerships – The importance of networking, building relationships with fellow professionals and the need to create an awareness of other GLAMR practices happening across the wider region.

Volunteers make a real difference to library projects and assist the unlocking of collections. You should get involved in an ALIA Special Interest Group like ALIA SNGG or ALIA Group. Explore the list of ALIA Groups & Communities to learn more.

Partner with locals across the sector to develop a new museum.

2. Active marketing, community engagement and outreach – The methods include new website, social media, talks, workshops, webinars, articles, exhibitions, courses, groups, virtual library tour, makerspace and activities.

3. Space – The importance of understanding how space is designed and shapes the #userexperience and how this differs across the GLAMR Sector.

Thoughtful design, co-locating activities within the library near similar land uses is important when creating a vibrant atmosphere and attracting users.

4. Why our library sector matters – Irrespective of the different organisations which make up the GLAMR sector, they help ground individuals and communities as places, providing opportunities for, learning, creativity, belonging and openness.

I like to thank the ALIA South Coast Group and ALIA in designing a great networking event.

By Jack Kelly (He/Him)
Convenor of SNGG

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You can now view the Draft Program for ALIA Information Online 2025 – Transformation & Disruption.

Interested in attending? Register via this the ALIA Information Online Event link.

RSVP Date: 17th March

Cost:

Members $400 | Non-Members $500| Institution  5 attendees $1800 | Institution 10 attendees $3500 | Unlimited $6000

 

One Day ALIA Member Price (includes ALIA personal members and institutional staff members): $150

One Day Non-Member Price: $200

Two Day ALIA Member Price (includes personal members and institutional staff members): $275

Two Day Non-Member Price: $375

 

 

When  is this on?

Tuesday 18th March – 20th March

Location: Online via Zoom 

Time Zoom begins: 9am AEDT

 

Program Summary:

Day 1: Tuesday, 18th March – Indigenous Knowledges (Program highlights Dialogue Session: Libraries and their Intersection with Indigenous Knowledges held on 13th October 2024).

Day 2: Wednesday, 19th March – Greening GLAMR

Day 3: Thursday, 20th March – AI

Download the Draft Program for more info.

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Poster reads draft program for Alia information online is available.

The Truck Cat Simultaneous StoryTime

Now is the time to find yourself a copy of The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel from your local book shop, library or department store.

Save the date for #librarystorytime on May 21st from 12pm – 1pm (AEST).

A man pats a cat on the head. A truck is behind him.

ALIA CPD Scheme Skills Audit Focus Group EOI

Are you an ALIA Student or Graduate Member?

Add to your ALIA CPD Scheme hours by joining the ALIA CPD Scheme Skills Audit Focus Group.

ALIA are in the process of reviewing the ALIA CPD Scheme to meet the ALIA Skills, Knowledge and ethics Framework.

As a member of the ALIA CPD Scheme focus group you can provide feedback on gaps in library skills in the Library and Information Service Workforce.

The Focus Group will begin in March. You can add the 2-3 hours contributing to the Focus Group as ALIA CPD Scheme hours.

Interested?

Email education@alia.org.au with the subject line ‘Skills Audits Focus Group’ to let the team know your interest in participating.

The front of the Ngutungka Henley library. South Australia's newest library.

RSVP by 12 February to join ALIA SA on their library tour of Ngutungka Henley Library.

When: Thursday, 13 February 2025

Location: 

Ngutungka Henley
378 Seaview Road
Henley Beach, SA 5022

Time: 6pm – 7pm (ACDT)

Cost: ALIA Members & Non – Members: FREE

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