Havelock North Library EXPO was a great sucess with approx 68 people plus Staff in attendance. It was great to see what new books were coming out in the new 2 months. Some great new titles.
We were very priviledged to have children's author Yvonne Morrison as our guest speaker.
Yvonne was born in Auckland in 1972, Yvonne went to primary school in Auckland before the family moved to Wellington. After attending Karori Normal School and Tawa College, Yvonne went on to Victoria University and finally to Wellington College of Education.
Yvonne trained to be a meteorologist, but found the late-night shift work too hard. Then she became a scientist doing research for the university’s physics department. Now Yvonne is a primary school teacher.
Although she started writing stories about the family cats during her primary school years, she did not publish her first book until she was 25 and then it was a science book about microscopes.
Yvonne loved reading children’s books and had lots of ideas for stories spinning in her head but it was while travelling (she has visited 28 countries so far) that she finally found the time to write the ideas down. The way the characters act out scenes in Yvonne’s head often surprises her and she especially enjoys making the readers laugh.
Yvonne’s advice to budding young authors is “Like any skill, writing takes practice. The more you write, the better you’ll become. Read a lot, and notice the way good writers write. Keep a diary of interesting things you notice about people, places or objects. Finally, your teachers are right – editing really is important.
EAST-IN SIG (East Coast Special Interest Group)
Committee 2009-10
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
3M Award Finalists
Finalists
Early learning through Active Movement - Auckland City Libraries
Aotearoa People's Network - The National Library of New Zealand and Marlborough District Libraries (on behalf of partner Public Libraries)
Top of the South Stories Project: Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Maui - Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough Public Libraries, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Learning Centre and Nelson Provincial Museum
Great to see what an innovative bunch we are. The winner Winner was APNK
See my Conference Blog for more details http://lianzaconference2009.blogspot.com/2009/10/3m-awards.html
Early learning through Active Movement - Auckland City Libraries
Aotearoa People's Network - The National Library of New Zealand and Marlborough District Libraries (on behalf of partner Public Libraries)
Top of the South Stories Project: Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Maui - Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough Public Libraries, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Learning Centre and Nelson Provincial Museum
Great to see what an innovative bunch we are. The winner Winner was APNK
See my Conference Blog for more details http://lianzaconference2009.blogspot.com/2009/10/3m-awards.html
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
LIANZA Conference - Generation Ngai Tahu
Generation Ngai Tahu by Sir Tipene O’Regan and Hana O’Regan
The Audience warmly welcomed both Sir Tipene O’Regan and his daughter Hana O’Regan at this mornings first key note address as the 2009 LIANZA annual conference got underway.
They engaged in some light hearted intergenerational banter pulling each other up in areas such as pronunciation and family politics.
The thrust of their talk covered the intergenerational transmission of knowledge and their own generational ‘take’ on the issue.
During their talk they walked the attentive audience through the way a body of Ngai Tahu knowledge had been impacted over the years by the priorities applied to the transmission of information by each generation.
The Audience warmly welcomed both Sir Tipene O’Regan and his daughter Hana O’Regan at this mornings first key note address as the 2009 LIANZA annual conference got underway.
They engaged in some light hearted intergenerational banter pulling each other up in areas such as pronunciation and family politics.
The thrust of their talk covered the intergenerational transmission of knowledge and their own generational ‘take’ on the issue.
During their talk they walked the attentive audience through the way a body of Ngai Tahu knowledge had been impacted over the years by the priorities applied to the transmission of information by each generation.
Havelock North Library Publishers EXPO
Publishers Book Expo
Havelock North Library
Havelock North Library
Wednesday 28 October 6.45pm
- complimentary refreshments.
Starts 7pm.
Publishers: Scholastic, Hachette Livre, Harper Collins.
Tickets $2.00, available at Havelock North, Hastings & Flaxmere Libraries.
Special guest author Yvonne Morrison, author of A Kiwi Night Before Christmas, and over forty children's books. More on Yvonne Morrison >>
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Vince Collins Display Course
Last chance to register for the Displays Workshop with Vince Collins in Gisborne
Registrations for the Displays Workshop with Vince Collins in GISBORNE on Thursday 29th October, will close at mid-day on Friday 23rd October.
To book your place please click on the links below and complete the online registration form –
http://www.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/calendar/viewevent.pl?id=529
Workshop details –
Vince Collins returns with his popular workshop on how to get the most out of library displays.
In this economic recession library usage is up. People visit their library for recreational reading, but also for help job hunting and creating their CVs. Learn how your displays can help them do that, and keep them coming back for more.
Use your new knowledge about innovative displays to increase your usage stats and wow your institutions!
Vince uses low cost materials to create displays with impact on a shoe string budget.
Workshop length:
10.00am - 3.30pm. The workshop includes a welcome tea/coffee, and lunch at 12.30pm for 30 minutes
Cost:
$155 (incl GST) LIANZA member, $220 (incl GST) non-member
Places are limited
Registrants are asked to bring a camera.
BoK area:If you are professionally registered, you can enter this event in your revalidation journal under BoK area 3, 4, and 9
Registrations for the Displays Workshop with Vince Collins in GISBORNE on Thursday 29th October, will close at mid-day on Friday 23rd October.
To book your place please click on the links below and complete the online registration form –
http://www.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/calendar/viewevent.pl?id=529
Workshop details –
Vince Collins returns with his popular workshop on how to get the most out of library displays.
In this economic recession library usage is up. People visit their library for recreational reading, but also for help job hunting and creating their CVs. Learn how your displays can help them do that, and keep them coming back for more.
Use your new knowledge about innovative displays to increase your usage stats and wow your institutions!
Vince uses low cost materials to create displays with impact on a shoe string budget.
Workshop length:
10.00am - 3.30pm. The workshop includes a welcome tea/coffee, and lunch at 12.30pm for 30 minutes
Cost:
$155 (incl GST) LIANZA member, $220 (incl GST) non-member
Places are limited
Registrants are asked to bring a camera.
BoK area:If you are professionally registered, you can enter this event in your revalidation journal under BoK area 3, 4, and 9
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Heather Lamond Receives LIANZA Associateship
Congratulations to Heather Lamond whoc received her LIANZA Associates at LIANZA 2009 Conference. Heather is customer driven, an effiective communicator, able to demonstrate strong leadership She is strongly committed to LIANZA being active on both the local committee and on National Council This is a well deserved award, and we are greatly honoured to have you as our Ikaroa Councillor.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Professional Registration - Revalidation
Are you keeping a journal, will you be ready for revalidation?
Why not share your knowledge here with others.
Click on reply to post and share your knowledge or ask a question...
Why not share your knowledge here with others.
Click on reply to post and share your knowledge or ask a question...
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Joy Tutty Retires
Joy Tutty, who signed out for the final time on September 25, Joywas credited with being the force behind Masterton becoming one of the first community libraries in the country to switch to fully-computerised cataloguing. Miss Tutty as I new her was "a passionate advocate for the Masterton Library". SHe was always aimingto improve services at the library, this was her corner-stone commitment and in 30 years she did not deter from working tirelessly to make the library one of the best in the country,"
Miss Tutty joined the library in 1980, with her first priority being the construction of a new library building in northern Queen Street. During planning she insisted that provision be made for computer cabling. This showed huge foresight, given the fact computers now manage library databases nationwide and back then none did. The new library opened in 1982 and has seen many improvements.Innovations included the introduction of the Eastern and Central Summer Reading programme for children, the long running Glistening Waters Storytelling Festival and the Yarns in Barns Festival.
Miss Tutty also promoted the establishment of the Wairarapa Archive, instigated an oral history programme and was the prime mover in the introduction of the te reo Maori component of the Summer Reading Programme.
Active on the national library scene, Miss Tutty was a member of the steering group for the formation of the Association of Public Library Managers, and was part of the consultation group for the Aotearoa People's Network that installed computers for free public use in libraries.
She was awarded a G T Alley Fellowship to study local history services in American libraries and was made an Associate of the Library and Information Association New Zealand Aotearoa in 1986, and a fellowship in 2001.
Miss Tutty joined the library in 1980, with her first priority being the construction of a new library building in northern Queen Street. During planning she insisted that provision be made for computer cabling. This showed huge foresight, given the fact computers now manage library databases nationwide and back then none did. The new library opened in 1982 and has seen many improvements.Innovations included the introduction of the Eastern and Central Summer Reading programme for children, the long running Glistening Waters Storytelling Festival and the Yarns in Barns Festival.
Miss Tutty also promoted the establishment of the Wairarapa Archive, instigated an oral history programme and was the prime mover in the introduction of the te reo Maori component of the Summer Reading Programme.
Active on the national library scene, Miss Tutty was a member of the steering group for the formation of the Association of Public Library Managers, and was part of the consultation group for the Aotearoa People's Network that installed computers for free public use in libraries.
She was awarded a G T Alley Fellowship to study local history services in American libraries and was made an Associate of the Library and Information Association New Zealand Aotearoa in 1986, and a fellowship in 2001.
I wish Joy all the best in her retirement, and it won't be the last time she goes to Masterton Library. Thanks Joy for all you have done for our profession.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
LIANZA'S Children's Book Awards
Random House Wins at the 2009 LIANZA Children’s Book AwardsRandom House NZ had a very successful night at the Library and Information NZ Association (LIANZA) awards. Fleur Beale had the honour of receiving the prestigious Esther Glen Award for fiction with her young adult novel Juno of Taris, and Rebecca Priestly and Veronika Meduna won the Elsie Locke Award for non-fiction with Atoms, Dinosaurs and DNA. Hosted by Café L’Affare in Wellington, the awards recognise children’s book authors and illustrators who make a contribution to New Zealand’s cultural heritage and national identity.For more information on all this year's winners, visit the LIANZA website.
LIANZA'S Children's Book Awards
Random House Wins at the 2009 LIANZA Children’s Book AwardsRandom House NZ had a very successful night at the Library and Information NZ Association (LIANZA) awards. Fleur Beale had the honour of receiving the prestigious Esther Glen Award for fiction with her young adult novel Juno of Taris, and Rebecca Priestly and Veronika Meduna won the Elsie Locke Award for non-fiction with Atoms, Dinosaurs and DNA. Hosted by Café L’Affare in Wellington, the awards recognise children’s book authors and illustrators who make a contribution to New Zealand’s cultural heritage and national identity.For more information on all this year's winners, visit the LIANZA website.
Pōwhiri – here’s what you need to know
So you’ve never been to a pōwhiri before? Or perhaps you’ve been to one before, but not for a while, or not outside of a marae, or not away from home.
So you’ve never been to a pōwhiri before? Or perhaps you’ve been to one before, but not for a while, or not outside of a marae, or not away from home.
Pou in Victoria Square
Haneta Pierce, who is the manager of Māori Services at Christchurch City Libraries and heads the Bicultural portfolio for LIANZA 2009 Conference, has helpfully put together an explanation of what a pōwhiri is, what you can expect and where to meet.
Why have a pōwhiri? The primary purpose of the pōwhiri is to bring together two groups of people – the hosts (mana whenua) and the visitors (manuhiri). This is a step-by-step process, observing Māori tikanga, that allows the two groups to become sufficiently comfortable with one another, so that they can then mingle with each another and together undertake the business of the meeting, which, in this case, is the annual LIANZA Conference.
Where is it being held? The pōwhiri for this year’s conference will take place in Victoria Square, which is a very short stroll to the conference venue.
What to wear? Tidy dress, just as you would wear to work, or to a conference. There is no specific requirement for skirts for women. It may be cool, or it may be hot, so we suggest you dress in layers to adapt to the weather conditions.
When and where to gather. The pōwhiri is scheduled to begin at 8.30am, on Monday 12th October, so please start to gather near the bridge in Victoria Square from 8.15am. There will be folks around to guide you about where to stand before the pōwhiri begins, and where to move after the wero (formal challenge) and karanga (ceremonial call) have happened. The seating on the manuhiri side is intended for pōwhiri speakers and overseas guests.
Information for the day. As mentioned above, there will be folks on hand to guide you. You will also receive a pōwhiri booklet when you register to explain the process (so if you can register before 8.15am, that would be useful!). Mana whenua will speak first, then the manuhiri will reply. There will be various waiata (songs), including the LIANZA waiata, Ko nga kete wananga e rapuhia e Tane. To familarise yourself with this waiata, have a listen to the tune and learn the words here.
After the formal proceedings. Once the harirū (pressing of noses) between the mana whenua and seated guests is completed, we will enter the Town Hall and make our way to the air bridge upstairs to cross to the Convention Centre for morning tea.
What if it rains? In the event that the weather on the morning of Monday 12th October isn’t favourable, a decision will be made to engage our “change of venue” plans by 7.30am. The process remains the same, but the venue changes to the main hall of the Convention Centre. There’ll be folks on hand to make sure you know where to go.
Some of the challenges to holding the pōwhiri in Victoria Square. In holding the pōwhiri outside of a marae setting, there are some challenges posed as it acquires an additional purpose, that of making a symbolic statement about the identity of the local, regional or national community and the part Māori have within that, as well as an introduction between two groups. It also acquires a different audience, one whose members in most cases do not understand or speak te Reo Māori. This can present the presiding kaumātua (elders) with a dilemma, as speaking in only te Reo Māori may mean that many of those present do not understand the speeches, miss out on the information contained therein, and, instead of enjoying, endure the ceremony. However, through discussions with Te Rōpū Whakahau and tangata whenua representatives, in this case Ngāi Tahu, and structure and guidance from the LIANZA Conference Handbook, we’ve worked together to ensure that the pōwhiri achieves the goal of bringing the two groups together, observing tikanga and welcoming our overseas manuhiri appropriately.
So you’ve never been to a pōwhiri before? Or perhaps you’ve been to one before, but not for a while, or not outside of a marae, or not away from home.
Pou in Victoria Square
Haneta Pierce, who is the manager of Māori Services at Christchurch City Libraries and heads the Bicultural portfolio for LIANZA 2009 Conference, has helpfully put together an explanation of what a pōwhiri is, what you can expect and where to meet.
Why have a pōwhiri? The primary purpose of the pōwhiri is to bring together two groups of people – the hosts (mana whenua) and the visitors (manuhiri). This is a step-by-step process, observing Māori tikanga, that allows the two groups to become sufficiently comfortable with one another, so that they can then mingle with each another and together undertake the business of the meeting, which, in this case, is the annual LIANZA Conference.
Where is it being held? The pōwhiri for this year’s conference will take place in Victoria Square, which is a very short stroll to the conference venue.
What to wear? Tidy dress, just as you would wear to work, or to a conference. There is no specific requirement for skirts for women. It may be cool, or it may be hot, so we suggest you dress in layers to adapt to the weather conditions.
When and where to gather. The pōwhiri is scheduled to begin at 8.30am, on Monday 12th October, so please start to gather near the bridge in Victoria Square from 8.15am. There will be folks around to guide you about where to stand before the pōwhiri begins, and where to move after the wero (formal challenge) and karanga (ceremonial call) have happened. The seating on the manuhiri side is intended for pōwhiri speakers and overseas guests.
Information for the day. As mentioned above, there will be folks on hand to guide you. You will also receive a pōwhiri booklet when you register to explain the process (so if you can register before 8.15am, that would be useful!). Mana whenua will speak first, then the manuhiri will reply. There will be various waiata (songs), including the LIANZA waiata, Ko nga kete wananga e rapuhia e Tane. To familarise yourself with this waiata, have a listen to the tune and learn the words here.
After the formal proceedings. Once the harirū (pressing of noses) between the mana whenua and seated guests is completed, we will enter the Town Hall and make our way to the air bridge upstairs to cross to the Convention Centre for morning tea.
What if it rains? In the event that the weather on the morning of Monday 12th October isn’t favourable, a decision will be made to engage our “change of venue” plans by 7.30am. The process remains the same, but the venue changes to the main hall of the Convention Centre. There’ll be folks on hand to make sure you know where to go.
Some of the challenges to holding the pōwhiri in Victoria Square. In holding the pōwhiri outside of a marae setting, there are some challenges posed as it acquires an additional purpose, that of making a symbolic statement about the identity of the local, regional or national community and the part Māori have within that, as well as an introduction between two groups. It also acquires a different audience, one whose members in most cases do not understand or speak te Reo Māori. This can present the presiding kaumātua (elders) with a dilemma, as speaking in only te Reo Māori may mean that many of those present do not understand the speeches, miss out on the information contained therein, and, instead of enjoying, endure the ceremony. However, through discussions with Te Rōpū Whakahau and tangata whenua representatives, in this case Ngāi Tahu, and structure and guidance from the LIANZA Conference Handbook, we’ve worked together to ensure that the pōwhiri achieves the goal of bringing the two groups together, observing tikanga and welcoming our overseas manuhiri appropriately.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
EAST COAST LIBRARIES TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
EAST COAST/HAWKES BAY/TARARUA REGIONAL LIBRARIES
present
Reference interviewing, readers advising and a road trip!
Learn the basic principles of the reference interview; readers’ advisory tips and techniques and sample a variety of Hawkes Bay libraries!
Introductory training sessions:
· Reference interview
· Readers’ Advisory
PLUS
Tour:
· Taradale Library (re-opened July 2009)
· EIT Twist Library
· Flaxmere Library
· Lindisfarne College Library
· Hawkes Bay DHB Library
Venue: Taradale Library, White Street, Taradale (please park on the street)
Date: Friday 9 October 2009
Time: 8.30am-4pm
Cost: $30 per person, includes training sessions, full tour and catering (please advise of any special dietary requirements)
Registrations by Tuesday 6th October to:
· Paula Murdoch, Hastings District Libraries, paulam@hdc.govt.nz OR
· Sheryl Reed, Napier Libraries, sherylr@napier.govt.nz OR
· Diane Friis, EIT Twist Library, dfriis@eit.ac.nz
present
Reference interviewing, readers advising and a road trip!
Learn the basic principles of the reference interview; readers’ advisory tips and techniques and sample a variety of Hawkes Bay libraries!
Introductory training sessions:
· Reference interview
· Readers’ Advisory
PLUS
Tour:
· Taradale Library (re-opened July 2009)
· EIT Twist Library
· Flaxmere Library
· Lindisfarne College Library
· Hawkes Bay DHB Library
Venue: Taradale Library, White Street, Taradale (please park on the street)
Date: Friday 9 October 2009
Time: 8.30am-4pm
Cost: $30 per person, includes training sessions, full tour and catering (please advise of any special dietary requirements)
Registrations by Tuesday 6th October to:
· Paula Murdoch, Hastings District Libraries, paulam@hdc.govt.nz OR
· Sheryl Reed, Napier Libraries, sherylr@napier.govt.nz OR
· Diane Friis, EIT Twist Library, dfriis@eit.ac.nz
LIANZA Conference 2009 Key Speakers
LIANZA CONFERENCE 2009
Its getting closer...
MONDAY 12th OCTOBER
Key Speakers:
Sir Tipene O'Regan and Hana O'Regan - Generation Ngai Tahu
Richard Stallman - Copyright vs community in the age of computer networks
- programme includes Research in Libraries: what the library may hold in the future and accessibility of that material and probes the broader topic of how we find and value everyday life in libraries, and later an "outside the square" approach to library induction for university students, and a session on using online identities for professional (and personal) communication. Plus Powhiri and welcome drinks.
TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER
Key speakers:
Warwick Grey and Corin Haines - Making IT work for you
Claudia Lux - Libraries on the agenda
- programme includes library services for distance learners, libraries for the self serve generation, a faculty-library publishing partnership, user surveys, customer education and more. Plus Newcomers morning tea, and social evening at Sol Square.
WEDNESDAY 14th OCTOBER
Key speakers:
Penny Carnaby - A new equity emerges: citizen-created content powering the knowledge economy
Jessica Dorr - Libraries building communities: communities building libraries
Tim Spalding - Social cataloguing - What it is, and what it means for libraries?
programme includes defining the best customer experience, case study of library professional cadets, institutional repositories meeting and more. Plus Poroporoaki.
Check out the programme yourself and pick a day for your sphere(s) of interest. http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/programme.html
Its getting closer...
MONDAY 12th OCTOBER
Key Speakers:
Sir Tipene O'Regan and Hana O'Regan - Generation Ngai Tahu
Richard Stallman - Copyright vs community in the age of computer networks
- programme includes Research in Libraries: what the library may hold in the future and accessibility of that material and probes the broader topic of how we find and value everyday life in libraries, and later an "outside the square" approach to library induction for university students, and a session on using online identities for professional (and personal) communication. Plus Powhiri and welcome drinks.
TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER
Key speakers:
Warwick Grey and Corin Haines - Making IT work for you
Claudia Lux - Libraries on the agenda
- programme includes library services for distance learners, libraries for the self serve generation, a faculty-library publishing partnership, user surveys, customer education and more. Plus Newcomers morning tea, and social evening at Sol Square.
WEDNESDAY 14th OCTOBER
Key speakers:
Penny Carnaby - A new equity emerges: citizen-created content powering the knowledge economy
Jessica Dorr - Libraries building communities: communities building libraries
Tim Spalding - Social cataloguing - What it is, and what it means for libraries?
programme includes defining the best customer experience, case study of library professional cadets, institutional repositories meeting and more. Plus Poroporoaki.
Check out the programme yourself and pick a day for your sphere(s) of interest. http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/programme.html
Thursday, September 3, 2009
LIANZA Conference - BOKs for those Professionally registered
If you are are coming to LIANZA 2009 Conference and you are professionally registered, you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve added a section in the Delegates Handbook to help you record information for your Body of Knowledge (BOK) and to remind you to record things that would be useful in relation to your Professional Registration.
Personally, I’d also recommend heading along to the workshop on Tuesday 13th October at 11am with Anahera Morehu and Eddie Neha about Mātauranga Māori and Professional Registration.
For those of you not yet registered, here’s the lowdown from the LIANZA website to get you motivated!
We also strongly encourage you to come along to the LIANZA Awards on Monday afternoon, at 4.15pm to celebrate those folks who have been awarded Associateships and Fellowships. You might be surprised at who you may see there
Personally, I’d also recommend heading along to the workshop on Tuesday 13th October at 11am with Anahera Morehu and Eddie Neha about Mātauranga Māori and Professional Registration.
For those of you not yet registered, here’s the lowdown from the LIANZA website to get you motivated!
We also strongly encourage you to come along to the LIANZA Awards on Monday afternoon, at 4.15pm to celebrate those folks who have been awarded Associateships and Fellowships. You might be surprised at who you may see there
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Regional Councillor's Report to Region - Heather Lamond
A report from Heather Lamond from recent LIANZA Councillor's meeting.
Regional Councillor's Report to the Region
LIANZA Council met for a full day in Wellington on 11 August. This was the first face-to-face meeting of the 2009-2010 Council.Key outcomes of this meeting:Governance Structure• after analysis of survey results and Council discussion is was decided that there was not a clear mandate to implement all the changes in the discussion paper, significantly the changes to regional councillor roles and Te Ropu Whakahau representation.• The following will be drafted as motions to be put at the AGMo Formal adoption of the draft purpose statemento Vice-President to be disestablished and a President-Elect role established.Institutional Membership/Fee StructureWhile the FTE model was agreed as a fair way to establish fees, this needs more work on scenarios and modelling. A small group will be set up to carry on with this work.Strategic DirectionCouncil continues to work on our key strategic goals of Advocacy and Membership Services. Regional Councillors will have two specific actions around membership & engagement to focus on for the coming two months.Mine are to establish a regular communication plan to the Region (this blog post is part of it :-)), and to investigate how I can help those who want to set up regular forums for registered librarians to get together (virtually or physically).Professional Development PlanWork on the 2010 plan is progressing. Please continue to feed ideas on possible CPD through to me or direct to Maree Kibblewhite.Penny Carnaby - National LibrarianPenny joined us and discussed issues at the National Library. Over the next 18 months Penny will be "on the road" a lot. Would this be a chance to have her join us for a Regional meeting?Other items of interestWork on the redevelopment of LIANZA's online presence continues with the establishment of a small working group to drive this forward.It is satisfying to see this start to move foward and I look forward to development in the near future.Don't forget to register for the Presentation Skills Seminar by 18th September.That's all for now, as always any questions/comments/feedback please contact me!Heather Lamond - Ikaroa Regional Councillor
Regional Councillor's Report to the Region
LIANZA Council met for a full day in Wellington on 11 August. This was the first face-to-face meeting of the 2009-2010 Council.Key outcomes of this meeting:Governance Structure• after analysis of survey results and Council discussion is was decided that there was not a clear mandate to implement all the changes in the discussion paper, significantly the changes to regional councillor roles and Te Ropu Whakahau representation.• The following will be drafted as motions to be put at the AGMo Formal adoption of the draft purpose statemento Vice-President to be disestablished and a President-Elect role established.Institutional Membership/Fee StructureWhile the FTE model was agreed as a fair way to establish fees, this needs more work on scenarios and modelling. A small group will be set up to carry on with this work.Strategic DirectionCouncil continues to work on our key strategic goals of Advocacy and Membership Services. Regional Councillors will have two specific actions around membership & engagement to focus on for the coming two months.Mine are to establish a regular communication plan to the Region (this blog post is part of it :-)), and to investigate how I can help those who want to set up regular forums for registered librarians to get together (virtually or physically).Professional Development PlanWork on the 2010 plan is progressing. Please continue to feed ideas on possible CPD through to me or direct to Maree Kibblewhite.Penny Carnaby - National LibrarianPenny joined us and discussed issues at the National Library. Over the next 18 months Penny will be "on the road" a lot. Would this be a chance to have her join us for a Regional meeting?Other items of interestWork on the redevelopment of LIANZA's online presence continues with the establishment of a small working group to drive this forward.It is satisfying to see this start to move foward and I look forward to development in the near future.Don't forget to register for the Presentation Skills Seminar by 18th September.That's all for now, as always any questions/comments/feedback please contact me!Heather Lamond - Ikaroa Regional Councillor
EAST-IN SIG AGM
We met at Taradale Library, we were welcomed with nibbles and and drinks and we had the opportunity to look around the newly finished Taradale Library. It is very impressive, with separate study rooms and a teenage room complete with TV and Playstation3. Lots of space between aisles and on the shelves themselves.
Modernistic with state of the art computer equipment and modern Opac tables throughout the Library. Clustered internet facilities complete with a printer. A closed off meeting room, colourful spacious children's section complete with bright coloured furniture. Most amazing views onto the park. A staffroom which can double as a meeting room that can be cordoned off using concertina doors. Great working workroom. See for you self, I have attached some photos from my visit.
The AGM started at 6.30pm sharp. We were a little down on number as there were a few away sick. But we still had a good number present.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE EAST-IN SIG OF THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA
Thursday 20th AUGUST 2009
Taradale Public Library
6.30pm
Present: Phillipa Doyle, Napier Library; Jenny Cutting, Hastings District Libraries; Sheryl Reed, Napier Library; Heather Pilbeam, EIT Hawke’s Ba;, Sue Dawson, Taradale Library/Napier Cntral School; Jane Simmons, Taradale Library; Linda Mellor, EIT Hawke’s Bay, Maureen Roach, Napier Library; Kim Salamonson; Havelock North Library; Sally Muir, Napier Library; Jeannie Wright, Hastings Central Library; Chrissy Arnold, Napier library; Rachel Black-Jones, Shepherd’s Bible College; Paula Murdoch, Hastings District Libraries.
Apologies: Karen Tobin, Madelon van Zijll de Jong, Katrina Barrett, Diane Friis, Elizabeth Mayes, Christine Dekker, Mary-Anne Pay, Sue Pike. The apologies were received and approved.
A minutes silence was observes in memory of Ann Parker
Minutes of the previous meeting: Jeannie Wright moved that the minutes be received/Heather Pilbeam. Carried
Corrections: The time of the meeting was not recorded and this will be inserted. Some capital letters missing.
It was moved that the minutes be taken as a true and accurate record (with corrections) Jeannie Wright/Sheryl Reed. Carried
Matters Arising: Are 20% of the SIG members also LIANZA members? The Secretary and Treasurer will check this. The Bank account signatories need changing.
Convenors report: Read by Sally Muir. Moved adopted by Sally Muir/Kim Salamonson. Carried
Matters arising from the report: The Web 2 session was well received. Sheryl Reed recommended we aim for quality rather than quantity. The proposal for the restructure of LIANZA did not get passed at the LIANZA AGM
Financial report: It was moved that the Financial report be adopted. Jeannie Wright/Kim Salamonson
Election of officers: Convenor – Sally Muir. Rachel Black-Jones/Sheryl Reed. Carried
Secretary – Jeannie Wright. Linda Mellor/Kim Salamonson. Carried
Treasurer- Diane Friis. Paula Murdoch/Sheryl Reed
Committee – Karin Tobin, Paula Murdoch, Sheryl reed, Maureen Roach, Kim Salamonson, Jenny Cutting, Sue Fargher. Moved that nominations be closed. Sally Muir/Kim Salamonson
General Business: A professional registration workshop was mooted. Sally will ask Heather Lamont. This would be on a week night. It was recommended that a sub-group of the committee take responsibility for an event and organize and run it. For example, a cataloguing workshop when the new rules are published. The training room at EIT would be available.
We should have a social event at the end of the year.
Paula suggested we should publish our events in NZLIBS as well as the Blog.
A get-well card will be sent to Mary Rishworth on the suggestion of Sheryl Reed.
The meeting closed at 7.15pm
Modernistic with state of the art computer equipment and modern Opac tables throughout the Library. Clustered internet facilities complete with a printer. A closed off meeting room, colourful spacious children's section complete with bright coloured furniture. Most amazing views onto the park. A staffroom which can double as a meeting room that can be cordoned off using concertina doors. Great working workroom. See for you self, I have attached some photos from my visit.
The AGM started at 6.30pm sharp. We were a little down on number as there were a few away sick. But we still had a good number present.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE EAST-IN SIG OF THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA
Thursday 20th AUGUST 2009
Taradale Public Library
6.30pm
Present: Phillipa Doyle, Napier Library; Jenny Cutting, Hastings District Libraries; Sheryl Reed, Napier Library; Heather Pilbeam, EIT Hawke’s Ba;, Sue Dawson, Taradale Library/Napier Cntral School; Jane Simmons, Taradale Library; Linda Mellor, EIT Hawke’s Bay, Maureen Roach, Napier Library; Kim Salamonson; Havelock North Library; Sally Muir, Napier Library; Jeannie Wright, Hastings Central Library; Chrissy Arnold, Napier library; Rachel Black-Jones, Shepherd’s Bible College; Paula Murdoch, Hastings District Libraries.
Apologies: Karen Tobin, Madelon van Zijll de Jong, Katrina Barrett, Diane Friis, Elizabeth Mayes, Christine Dekker, Mary-Anne Pay, Sue Pike. The apologies were received and approved.
A minutes silence was observes in memory of Ann Parker
Minutes of the previous meeting: Jeannie Wright moved that the minutes be received/Heather Pilbeam. Carried
Corrections: The time of the meeting was not recorded and this will be inserted. Some capital letters missing.
It was moved that the minutes be taken as a true and accurate record (with corrections) Jeannie Wright/Sheryl Reed. Carried
Matters Arising: Are 20% of the SIG members also LIANZA members? The Secretary and Treasurer will check this. The Bank account signatories need changing.
Convenors report: Read by Sally Muir. Moved adopted by Sally Muir/Kim Salamonson. Carried
Matters arising from the report: The Web 2 session was well received. Sheryl Reed recommended we aim for quality rather than quantity. The proposal for the restructure of LIANZA did not get passed at the LIANZA AGM
Financial report: It was moved that the Financial report be adopted. Jeannie Wright/Kim Salamonson
Election of officers: Convenor – Sally Muir. Rachel Black-Jones/Sheryl Reed. Carried
Secretary – Jeannie Wright. Linda Mellor/Kim Salamonson. Carried
Treasurer- Diane Friis. Paula Murdoch/Sheryl Reed
Committee – Karin Tobin, Paula Murdoch, Sheryl reed, Maureen Roach, Kim Salamonson, Jenny Cutting, Sue Fargher. Moved that nominations be closed. Sally Muir/Kim Salamonson
General Business: A professional registration workshop was mooted. Sally will ask Heather Lamont. This would be on a week night. It was recommended that a sub-group of the committee take responsibility for an event and organize and run it. For example, a cataloguing workshop when the new rules are published. The training room at EIT would be available.
We should have a social event at the end of the year.
Paula suggested we should publish our events in NZLIBS as well as the Blog.
A get-well card will be sent to Mary Rishworth on the suggestion of Sheryl Reed.
The meeting closed at 7.15pm
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
EAST-IN SIG AGM Reminder
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA
EAST-IN SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT TARADALE LIBRARY, White Street, Taradale. 6.30pm
THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST, 2009
AGENDA 1. Apologies
2. Minutes of the 2008 AGM
3. Matters Arising
4. Convenors report
5. Financial report
6. Election of officers
7. General Business Jeannie Wright Secretary Drinks and nibbles from 6pm.
The meeting will conclude with coffee, tea and sweets.
R.S.V.P to sallya@napier.govt.nz by 17th August 2009
EAST-IN SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT TARADALE LIBRARY, White Street, Taradale. 6.30pm
THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST, 2009
AGENDA 1. Apologies
2. Minutes of the 2008 AGM
3. Matters Arising
4. Convenors report
5. Financial report
6. Election of officers
7. General Business Jeannie Wright Secretary Drinks and nibbles from 6pm.
The meeting will conclude with coffee, tea and sweets.
R.S.V.P to sallya@napier.govt.nz by 17th August 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Rosalie Blake - Farewell
The recent retirement of long-serving Horowhenua District Librarian Rosalie Blake was acknowledged at a function in Levin on July 24th 2009, hosted by the District Council at its impressive premises.
Rosalie has served at the helm of Horowhenua District for nearly three decades, and the respect and regard with which she is held was clearly in evidence at her farewell. People from around the region were in attendance, headed by Mayor Brendon Duffy and numerous District Councillors. Rosalie's library colleagues came not just from her own library, but from across the lower North Island, including National Librarian Penny Carnaby, who was one of the guest speakers. Many local people were also there, paying tribute to Rosalie's long and illustrious career and her many achievements. It was lovely to see Rosalie's sons and their families present too.
Horowhenua Library Trust chair Sharon Crosbie was MC for the evening and read a number of tributes from those unable to be present at the function, which got underway with a generous array of refreshments. Mayor Duffy (resplendent in his official chain of office) paid tribute to Rosalie's leadership and vision as District Librarian, making the Library a much-loved and valued place for the whole community. He noted that his library was the only one to have won LIANZA's 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries on two occasions (both for open-source initiatives which have since been taken up by libraries around the world), and which have gone on to receive further acclaim. He also took pleasure in announcing that the Foxton Library was to be refurbished, and that the Levin Library was shortly to expand onto nearby vacant land. Rosalie was presented with flowers and a gold watch, and made a short speech in reply.
National Librarian Penny Carnaby spoke about Rosalie's contribution to the profession and was followed by Deputy Chair of the Trust George Sue, who read a message from local MP Darren Hughes (in New York), who was given his first job by Rosalie some years earlier - as an after-school shelver at the Levin Library.
Rosalie has served at the helm of Horowhenua District for nearly three decades, and the respect and regard with which she is held was clearly in evidence at her farewell. People from around the region were in attendance, headed by Mayor Brendon Duffy and numerous District Councillors. Rosalie's library colleagues came not just from her own library, but from across the lower North Island, including National Librarian Penny Carnaby, who was one of the guest speakers. Many local people were also there, paying tribute to Rosalie's long and illustrious career and her many achievements. It was lovely to see Rosalie's sons and their families present too.
Horowhenua Library Trust chair Sharon Crosbie was MC for the evening and read a number of tributes from those unable to be present at the function, which got underway with a generous array of refreshments. Mayor Duffy (resplendent in his official chain of office) paid tribute to Rosalie's leadership and vision as District Librarian, making the Library a much-loved and valued place for the whole community. He noted that his library was the only one to have won LIANZA's 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries on two occasions (both for open-source initiatives which have since been taken up by libraries around the world), and which have gone on to receive further acclaim. He also took pleasure in announcing that the Foxton Library was to be refurbished, and that the Levin Library was shortly to expand onto nearby vacant land. Rosalie was presented with flowers and a gold watch, and made a short speech in reply.
National Librarian Penny Carnaby spoke about Rosalie's contribution to the profession and was followed by Deputy Chair of the Trust George Sue, who read a message from local MP Darren Hughes (in New York), who was given his first job by Rosalie some years earlier - as an after-school shelver at the Levin Library.
Rosalie has worked at Horowhenua Libraries since 1981, in a variety of positions which she keeps reinventing. Currently Head of Libraries for the Horowhenua Library Trust She loves computers, email, web pages - so it's not surprising she took a punt with Koha, the world's first open source library system. She has served several terms as Regional and National Councillor for LIANZA, hatching the Great New Zealand TV Turn-Off (a Library Week promotion), a revamp of the Public Library Statistics, and the 1995 edition of the Public Library Standards for New Zealand Libraries.
Following the formal proceedings guests were treated to supper.
Rosalie has left a wonderful legacy at Horowhenua District Libraries, and a great team of people to carry on the good work.
Following the formal proceedings guests were treated to supper.
Rosalie has left a wonderful legacy at Horowhenua District Libraries, and a great team of people to carry on the good work.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Customer Service and Self Development : Speaking Skills
Customer Service and Self Development
Confident Speaking Skills
Nervous about speaking to groups of people? Increase your confidence in the safest possible way. Read, listen and then, when you're feeling brave enough, attend a workshop!
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Dates:
Thursday 20 August (Hastings Centre)
Time:
1.00pm - 2.30pm
or 9.30am - 11.00am
Cost: FREE
Venue:
EIT Taradale CampusEIT Hastings Learning Centre
Contact: Rachel Eriksen Ph:(06) 974 8000 ext 5033. Email: reriksen@eit.ac.nz
Confident Speaking Skills
Nervous about speaking to groups of people? Increase your confidence in the safest possible way. Read, listen and then, when you're feeling brave enough, attend a workshop!
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Dates:
Thursday 20 August (Hastings Centre)
Time:
1.00pm - 2.30pm
or 9.30am - 11.00am
Cost: FREE
Venue:
EIT Taradale CampusEIT Hastings Learning Centre
Contact: Rachel Eriksen Ph:(06) 974 8000 ext 5033. Email: reriksen@eit.ac.nz
LIANZA Conference 2009 : Conference Dinner With a Difference
LIANZA Conference 2009 the new Confrence Style Dinner Venues with a Difference
Why not check it out...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lianza2009/
Why not check it out...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lianza2009/
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