Our 2023 #GLAMRmatch event may have finished in July – but we enjoy finding professional development opportunities for students and graduates.

Many of you had an interest in the Archives sector. We contacted Archivist Trelawney Williams, a former archivist from the City of Perth, now living in San Francisco in the United States of America, to answer your archive questions.

Interview

 

1. What advice would you give to students looking to find practicum placements in the Archive Sector?

Don’t limit yourself. If you can make it work with family and employment commitments, do something awesome. My friend, who lived in Perth, did a practicum in the UK and in Canberra. My biggest regret is not thinking about the possibilities and picking a place close to my house.

2. What transferable skills are you looking for in an Archive role?

I’m looking for the ability to recognise things that belong together in order to tell a story. I also look for the thought processes that allow you to see when something is missing and the research skills to be able to fill that gap.

3. How did you start working in Archives at the City of Perth?

At the time, City of Perth and Curtin University had a Cadetship collaboration. It was a part time contract for six months that ideally provided students with experience in all areas of recordkeeping/archives. Unfortunately, the program is no longer running, but the Cadetship and perfect timing in terms of permanent staff leaving, meant myself and two cadets after me, all stayed at the City of Perth on new contracts.

4. Do you recommend keeping updated on Archive trends and news?

Yes. Other than being interesting, it’s useful to stay updated on recent developments and upcoming impacts.

5. Would you recommend students, graduates and emerging professionals explore the National Archives of Australia as a physical volunteer to learn to Repack, Describe, Transcribe, Index and Digitise Original records or volunteer online with the National Archives of Australia online transcription portal arcHIVE?

Yes, what an opportunity to improve your own skills and add to your resume, while giving back to the community.  Volunteer with National Archives of Australia online transcription portal arcHIVE

6. Would you recommend joining an Archive Association to build your Archive GLAMR network?

Yes, professional associations are always useful. Australian Society of Archivists, or even RIMPA (Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance). Take all the opportunities offered – attend events and networking opportunities, volunteer for events, join committees.

I also recommend joining the WAIN webserve (https://lists.curtin.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/wain). It’s very active for job opportunities and sharing advice and information.

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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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