EAST-IN SIG (East Coast Special Interest Group)

PURPOSE
To form a focus group for information specialists in the East Coast/Hawkes Bay Region.
To conduct continuing education for information professionals.

Membership

Membership is open to all Librarians in the East Coast Region of the North Island.
Membership is $10 per annum.
LIANZ Membership is not a requirement, but desirable.

Membership application can be obtained from treasurer Diane Friis dfriis at eit.ac.nz
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Committee 2009-10

The current comittee is:

Convenor: Jenny Cutting
Secretary: Jeannie Wright
Treasurer: Diane Friis
Blog: Kim Salamonson

Committee: Sheryl Reed, Sue Fargher, Kim Salamonson, Paula Murdoch, Jennifer Cutting, Diana Cram, Pat Money, Karen Tobin, Rae Jones, Maureen Roache,

Friday, June 25, 2010

So What Is The LIANZA Council Doing?

So What Is The LIANZA Council Doing?
Today the outgoing and incoming LIANZA Councillors met to map out our direction for the next three years.We built on the key strategic goals developed last year (membership engagement and advocacy) and we've begun to create an action plan.As part of the process we looked back at what LIANZA has achieved in the past year and I thought it would be interesting to share this summary of highlights with you:
We've had the first mature scheme professional registration applications and revalidation journals
Workshops have been, and are continuing to be run throughout the regions, and have been well attended
We've launched a new online presence and we've identified key actions to move it forward. While acknowledging it's not yet perfect we have great support from members to get it right for us
On the advocacy front, LIANZA has made submissions/comments on the Auckland Super City, the National Library merger, South Taranaki, Tauranga, Copyright and the University of Canterbury change proposal
We attended the successful pilot of the Matarangi Maori workshop led by Te Roopu Whakahau
Offered a range of professional development events which have met current needs
The main focus of the day was developing concrete actions, with responsibilities and timeframes, to progress our strategic goals. We'll be sharing these with you in the near future. Cheers, Barbara Garriock

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Last Chance For Funding

Hi everyone
The deadline for the YPB Collection Services, 3M Innovation in Libraries and Nielsen Bookdata Research Awards is the 30th of June (yep, that’s next week!).
These awards carry grants of varying but substantial amounts of money and all the details are here on the LIANZA website http://www.lianza.org.nz/awards/scholarships-awards
It is not too late to make your application, and you are worth it!

LIANZA Centennial Conference 2010


The conference committee for the 2010 LIANZA conference have been busy setting up websites, calling for abstracts (which close tomorrow) and announcing keynote speakers. Their presence is vibrant, and well designed. In fact the conference website is so nice Have a look. Registrations coming soon.

Ikaroa Chair

With the resignation of Michael Parry from Ikaroa Chair, Heather Lamond announced that "it is gives me pleasure to announce that Jay Robinson jay.robinson@pncc.govt.nz (Palmerston North City Library) has agreed to step in as Acting Chair until our AGM in August.
I am sure Jay will do a wonderful job and would like to thank him for taking on this role." So we wish Jay all the best and look forward to working with him.

Library Week 26th - 22nd August 2010


Library Week 2010! - Theme and website launch!
Library Week 2010 has launched!

From 16th to 22nd August the annual LIANZA Library Week will run in support, celebration and recognition of libraries and librarians nationwide!

Monday, June 21, 2010

Archives New Zealand and The National Library Integration Plan

The process by which Archives New Zealand and The National Library are subsumed into the Department of Internal Affairs continues at full pace, with the release of the Integration Plan. You sometimes have to quietly appreciate management speak. Calling the process an integration seems less ominous than a merger. Maybe there is less baggage with that terminology.
The plan itself looks to be quite fast passed. I did note that implementation starts in November, so that will mean that the inevitable redundancies from the process will start at just in time for Christmas. I feel for the staff.
Read more about it here... http://www.integration.dia.govt.nz/integration.nsf/wpg_URL/Agency-Integration-Questions-and-Answers?OpenDocument

Sunday, June 20, 2010

LSynCNZ

As I mentioned Before Computerworld are reporting on the development of LSynCNZ, the proposed shared catalogue system. I am quite excited about this, and hope it moves forward.
Shared services system pitched to NZ public libraries
The National Library and the Association of Public Library Managers intend to commission a shared-service library management system, to be offered for licence to public libraries.
As a first step, the National Library has advertised for a manager for the project, known as LSynCNZ.
Some centralisation of resources and databases will be involved, but National Library deputy chief executive Sue Sutherland hesitates to describe the environment as a private cloud.
The project is only at a preliminary stage now, she says, and until there are responses to a request for proposal (to be issued towards the end of June) “we won’t know how it might be implemented”.
To date, libraries have used a large number of different software products for management. The libraries of the Greater Auckland region have a shared system, called elGAR. This runs on Millennium software, from US-based Innovative Interfaces.
While the National Library points to this as an example of the success of shared services, elGAR is not set up to admit libraries in other parts of the country, Sutherland says. In any case, Auckland library systems are likely to change again with the advent of the “supercity” administration. Nor, she suggests, is there anything to be gained by all libraries standardising on Millennium; there are other systems with their own merits.
As well as library management software, the RFP will seek a “discovery layer” of software that will enable information held by libraries to be searched. This will be “a step on” from the familiar search of the catalogue of holdings, Sutherland says, and will enable search access to other information about the libraries.
It will be up to each library how much of this data they make available to the public and whether they allow just their own information to be searched, or give access to information about other libraries using the shared service, she says.The LSynCNZ backers will also be looking for hosting services.
Individual libraries will licence use of the system from a business unit of the National Library, but will be able to invest it with their own look-and-feel.
There is a critical point at which enough libraries volunteer to make the chosen system economic, but Sutherland declines to give an estimate of this in advance. It will be a measure of volume of business rather than a definite number of participating libraries, she says.

Shared services system pitched to NZ public libraries

The National Library and the Association of Public Library Managers intend to commission a shared-service library management system, to be offered for licence to public libraries.As a first step, the National Library has advertised for a manager for the project, known as LSynCNZ.Some centralisation of resources and databases will be involved, but National Library deputy chief executive Sue Sutherland hesitates to describe the environment as a private cloud. The project is only at a preliminary stage now, she says, and until there are responses to a request for proposal (to be issued towards the end of June) “we won’t know how it might be implemented”.To date, libraries have used a large number of different software products for management. The libraries of the Greater Auckland region have a shared system, called elGAR. This runs on Millennium software, from US-based Innovative Interfaces. While the National Library points to this as an example of the success of shared services, elGAR is not set up to admit libraries in other parts of the country, Sutherland says. In any case, Auckland library systems are likely to change again with the advent of the “supercity” administration. Nor, she suggests, is there anything to be gained by all libraries standardising on Millennium; there are other systems with their own merits.As well as library management software, the RFP will seek a “discovery layer” of software that will enable information held by libraries to be searched. This will be “a step on” from the familiar search of the catalogue of holdings, Sutherland says, and will enable search access to other information about the libraries.It will be up to each library how much of this data they make available to the public and whether they allow just their own information to be searched, or give access to information about other libraries using the shared service, she says.The LSynCNZ backers will also be looking for hosting services.Individual libraries will licence use of the system from a business unit of the National Library, but will be able to invest it with their own look-and-feel.There is a critical point at which enough libraries volunteer to make the chosen system economic, but Sutherland declines to give an estimate of this in advance. It will be a measure of volume of business rather than a definite number of participating libraries, she says.

Congratulations To Allison Dobbie!

Congratulations To Allison Dobbie!
LIANZA Council would like to congratulate Allison Dobbie on her recent appointment as Manager Libraries and Information in the Auckland Supercity restructure. We are aware that this role was advertised internationally as well as nationally and is a significant library position. Allison beat the best of the best from around the world to land one of the biggest library jobs in the country! We wish Allison all the best in her new role!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Minister welcomes legislative protection for Archives and National Library roles

This is good but will they have as much authority as before, how has reporting lines changed

Nathan Guy
1 June, 2010
Minister welcomes legislative protection for Archives and National Library roles
The Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand and the National Library, Nathan Guy, has welcomed moves to protect the statutory roles of the Chief Archivist and the National Librarian
"The State Sector Management Bill will be introduced within the next couple of months, and deals with the integration of Archives New Zealand, the National Library and the Department of Internal Affairs.
"Importantly, the independence and integrity of the Chief Archivist will be preserved. This position will be responsible to the chief executive of the new department and will be protected from any improper influence in performing his or her duties. This is important to maintain the principle of an independent check on government recordkeeping.
"The status and statutory role of the National Librarian will also be preserved. The Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library will in future be appointed by the chief executive of the new department, on the recommendation of the National Librarian. The status of the Alexander Turnbull Library will be unchanged.
"Overall the legislative changes are largely technical and minimal. Separate Budget votes and Ministerial roles will continue, and the public will be able to have their voices heard through the select committee process.
"I believe these provisions will satisfy most of the issues raised by stakeholders over the last few months.
"The integration will combine expertise and resources while sharing back office costs and functions. All savings generated by this project will be redirected into frontline services for the public.
"Archives New Zealand and the National Library are important cultural institutions that will continue to be trusted and preserved for future generations."

New funding for Government Digital Archive

This looks promising...

Nathan Guy
1 June, 2010
New funding for Government Digital Archive
The Government has provided $12.6 million in new Budget funding over the next four years to develop a Government Digital Archive, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand and the National Library Nathan Guy says.
"This significant cash injection will provide a secure system to store, preserve and give access to important public records.
"This funding shows how seriously the Government values the work of Archives New Zealand and the National Library. This endorses the digitisation work already underway by both departments.
"The investment is crucial to preserve valuable government information and make it widely available to the public online. We need to keep up with technology and promote open and transparent government.
"Without this initiative, we run the risk of information becoming obsolete and unusable, and Archives New Zealand would struggle to meet its important statutory commitments.
"The new Digital Archive will be created by extending the National Library's National Digital Heritage Archive system so that it can be used by Archives New Zealand and other agencies.
"This is a major investment to ensure that government records are available now and in the future.
"The budget allocated includes $9.7 million for Archives New Zealand and $2.9 million for the National Library over four years," Mr Guy says.

South Taranaki council voted against putting charges on their books.

I was pleased to see and so will Lynne Walker that South Taranaki District Council voted against putting charges on their books. Apparently there was 300 submissions on the proposals. I was worried as very little press had come out of South Taranaki, unlike Tauranga. Well done Lynne
For those who missed it, here is the TV3 report from last night on the decision of the South Taranaki Council.

Rosalie Blake - QSM

Queens Service's medal - Rosalie Helen Blake, Levin, for services to the library profession. Congratulations Rosalie Well deserved :-)
Believing in a tiny project that started at the Levin Library and ended up in libraries in India, France, and further, has earned retired librarian Rosalie Blake a Queen's Service Medal.
She has been a leader in libraries in the Horowhenua district for almost 30 years, but it was for her foresight with the software that libraries run on that she has been recognised. Ms Blake assisted with the development of KOHA, a system using open source software which was picked up by more than 1000 libraries and institutions.
She has been a strong supporter of library trusts, and a representative on district council committees.

LIANZA COUNCIL Elections Results

LIANZA COUNCIL ELECTIONS FOR 2010/11

As you are aware, we had two nominees for the position of President Elect. Voting closed on Friday 4th June.

172 votes were received for Jane Hill and 50 for Michael Parry

Congratulations to Jane and thanks to Michael for standing.

Welcome to this year’s incoming Councillors Jane Hill , Helen Brownlie and Philip van Zijl and Te Paea Paringātai representing Te Roopu Whakahau

The 2010/11 Council will be:


President: Carolyn Roberston
President Elect: Jane Hill
Immediate Past President: Barbara Garriock
Te Roopu Whakahau Tumuaki Anahera Morehu
Te Roopu Whakahau Representative Te Paea Paringātai
Treasurer Steve Graves (Kendons)
Executive Director Alli Smith
Aoraki Councillor Nicki Moen
Hikuwai Councillor Kim Taunga
Ikaroa Councillor Heather Lamond (2nd Term)
Otago/Southland Councillor Helen Brownlie
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Councillor Philip van Zijl
Te Upoko o te ika a Maui Councillor Laurinda Thomas


We acknowledge and thank outgoing councillors for their contribution to the profession through their involvement with LIANZA council.

Outgoing Immediate Past President Glen Walker
Outgoing TRW Tumuaki Haki Tahana
Outgoing Otago/Southland Councillor Lynda Hodge
Outgoing Waikato/Bay of Plenty Councillor Joan Gibbons

We encourage members to participate through the regional networks. Your regional councillor is there to provide information from Council and to bring your ideas and concerns to Council for discussion.

President Elect Michael Parry - Results

Well done for standing Michael, Comisseration on missing out on President Elect. We appreciate you here in the Ikaroa Region. All the best.
Sorry to hear that you are stepping down as Chair of Ikaroa. You have done a great job for Ikaroa SIG we appreciate the time and hard work you have put in.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Will Google Editions change or save publishing?
Google Editions is on its way, a cloud bookstore in direct competition with Amazon and Apple. So far, there is no explicit model for libraries to use, but Google insiders say that it might be in the works. Library Journal does a nice job of covering the story. I can’t wait. More competition, especially in a freemium model, is just what publishing needs to give it a shot in the arm and cut out the middle man. Check the full story out click on the Library Journal Library Journal

Tauranga Library Proposed book Charges Withdrawn

In case you missed it, Tauranga City Council rejected the proposed Library charges. This is great news, although the proposed staff savings are a worry. Just how are they going to achieve those? I suspect we all now how
Now we wait to see what happens on South Taranaki. News on their changes should come out next week.
Tauranga City Council today rejected the proposal to charge for all library books for adults as a way to reduce the rates income required to run the service. They instead voted unanimously to stick with the status quo and continue to only charge for the usual ‘Top Title’ books they currently charge for.