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Are you eager to harness your potential, develop new skills, and guide others on their journey to success? Then mark your calendars for Friday 4 October, 2024, as we invite you to join us for an inspirational mentoring workshop in the vibrant city of Brisbane. Perhaps you’re a mentee looking to learn more about the mentoring relationship. This workshop is also for you. You’ll learn what makes a good mentee as well as a good mentor. Hear from presenters who have firsthand experience both as mentors and mentees. Join them as they help you to solve mentoring mysteries that may have stopped you from reaching your full potential. Mentorship is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, both for the mentor and the mentee. It fosters an exchange of knowledge, experiences, and perspectives that can lead to transformative outcomes. Whether you are an experienced mentor looking to refine your skills or someone eager to embark on their mentoring journey, this workshop is designed to cater to your needs. Hosted in the heart of Brisbane, our workshop promises a dynamic environment where participants can engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and hands-on activities. Led by seasoned mentors and mentees attendees will have the opportunity to learn proven mentoring techniques, effective communication strategies, and how to establish meaningful relationships both from the point of view of the mentor and the mentee. One of the key highlights of the workshop is its focus on practical application. Participants will not only gain theoretical knowledge but will also have the chance to put their learning into action. Attendees will leave the workshop equipped with insights and strategies that they can immediately apply.
Moreover, the workshop will provide a platform for networking and collaboration, allowing participants to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and forge valuable connections that can support them on their mentoring journey. It’s a chance to learn from international library professionals about what makes a mentoring relationship so valuable and how you can go about creating a
successful mentoring relationship of your own.
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Mentoring Mysteries Speakers Bios:

Gillian Hallam

Gillian Hallam has enjoyed a rich and varied career as an LIS practitioner, educator and researcher.
She was an information manager in the Australian business and legal sectors before moving into the academic world, working with major universities in Australia, Germany and Thailand. As a freelance consultant, Gill has undertaken many applied research projects that sit at the confluence of libraries and professional learning. She has been an active member of ALIA and IFLA and her contributions to the profession have been recognised internationally as a Fellow of ALIA, SLA’s Information Professional of the Year (Australia and New Zealand), Principal Fellow of the Higher Education  Academy (UK) and as recipient of the IFLA Scroll of Appreciation.

 Tony Zanders, Skilltype

Tony Zanders is the Founder and CEO of Skilltype – the talent marketplace for the GLAMR sector. Since 2018, Zanders has been working exclusively with library leadership teams to identify and close skill gaps within their organisations data. Through this role supporting hundreds of libraries across 4 continents, he has developed a first-hand pulse on the supply and demand of skills across libraries globally. Prior to Skilltype, Zanders served as Entrepreneur in Residence at Boston University Libraries, where he liaised with university HR and IT to prepare the organisation for the future of work.

Jacqui Lucas, ALIA

Jacqui Lucas AALIA (DCP) is the Professional Learning Teacher Librarian with the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Since 2019, Jacqui has coordinated the highly successful ALIA Mentoring Scheme, connecting hundreds of library and information professionals around Australia in one-to-one, formal mentoring partnerships. Jacqui’s interest in mentoring began while working in the school’s sector when they were invited to participate in the 2014 ACT Teacher Mentor Program, a collaboration with the Education Institute of the University of Canberra, and the ACT Teacher Quality Institute.  Mentoring became the focus of Jacqui’s Master of Education research that was then put into practice through the development of a whole school mentoring program, utilising various forms of mentoring.

Interested in meeting the above Mentoring Speakers?

Click on this HumanTix link to register to join the Mentor mysteries: Unlocking your potential as a future mentor or mentee event.

Event Cost: FREE

Date & Time:

Friday, 4th October from 9:30am 12:30pm AEST

Location:

Brisbane Square Library

266 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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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