Librarians worried that a review of local government will hurt public libraries are urging supporters to write to the Government. I appears as thought libraries are not listed as a core Local Governemnt Service.
Library and Information Association of New Zealand/Aotearoa chairwoman Barbara Garriock is asking people to send postcards to MPs to make sure the place of public libraries is not forgotten in any change to the Local Government Act.
"We understand the Government wants local government to focus on core, front line services. What could be more front line and core in a democracy than a public library?" Ms Garriock said.
The Government is currently looking at what councils do and whether they should be restricted in the services they offer in an attempt to rein in rates.
Ms Garriock said libraries should be locked in as a core service of local government as they were the most used council facility by choice.
"There is no law protecting public libraries in New Zealand. At Lianza we think public libraries deserve surety equal to dog control and/or parks and reserves," Ms Garriock said.
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide is due to report to Cabinet on the Local Government Act review by the end of August.
In a cabinet paper Mr Hide put the case for the review of local government to examine its role and seek greater transparency. He also suggested holding referenda before major spending was undertaken.
Mr Hide said while councils may include spending plans in annual reports, they did not tend to campaign on spending issues during election campaigns and it was hard for ratepayers to have influence.
A recent Internal Affairs report found income from rates would increase 47 percent over next decade, and debt would double to more than $10 billion. However, drivers were price and population increases and compliance costs plus community expectations about services provided.
Asked earlier in the year if core services would include art galleries, swimming pools and council flats, Mr Hide said they would "up to a point".
He said councils were investing a lot of money in quite risky ventures and gave examples of Lotto shops, banks, hotels and property development.
Prime Minister John Key has said what local councils spent their money on and how much they spend was up to them, and he did not support capping their expenditure.
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/5722085/librarians-worry-about-local-government-review/
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Since closing in October last year the library has been given a new roof and a larger floor area. Up-to-date technology, including self-issue machines, internet-capable computers and a large-screen TV, have been installed to help meet 21st-century needs.
A highlight of the new facility is teens' space stocked with bright comfy beanbags, Playstation, X-Box and television.
Students will have the chance to study in soundproof spaces equipped with comfortable seating while those with disabilities will enjoy easier access.
There are also improved amenities, display space, lighting and computer catalogue facilities.
Even littlies have their own area with caterpillar-shaped bookshelves and a picture book trolley, low enough for small children to get books out of.
A highlight of the new facility is teens' space stocked with bright comfy beanbags, Playstation, X-Box and television.
Students will have the chance to study in soundproof spaces equipped with comfortable seating while those with disabilities will enjoy easier access.
There are also improved amenities, display space, lighting and computer catalogue facilities.
Even littlies have their own area with caterpillar-shaped bookshelves and a picture book trolley, low enough for small children to get books out of.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Taradale Library Re-Opening
Taradale Library Re-opening on Monday 13 July 2009!Have a preview at the 'open afternoon' on Sunday 12 July 1-4pm (no issuing or returning of items)
The Lee Road returns bin will be locked after 2:30pm on Thursday 9 July and relocated to the Taradale Library on Friday 10 July.
BIGGER, BRIGHTER than before with a purpose built study and meeting room, moveable children's shelving for adaptable use of floor space, additional internet computers to meet increasing demands, self issue machines for those who like self service, an electronic notice board for community information, a purpose built enclosed teen space housing a playstation and xbox console with head-phones, and beanbags to lounge in, extra toilets, and lounge area viewing the park.
As well as the book stock the DVD collection has been significantly increased.
A library where you can not only get a great read, fact books on your interests, the latest magazines, DVD's, something for everyone! - but also a community space that is welcoming and a place to call your own!
Napier Phase of RedevelopmentThe foyer and desk areas will be recreated to improve staff workflow and customer service. This includes a toilet for the disabled; linking the children's desk area with the main issue desk; and creating a more efficient returns room work area; as well as utilising the old returns for offices for the library team.
The Lee Road returns bin will be locked after 2:30pm on Thursday 9 July and relocated to the Taradale Library on Friday 10 July.
BIGGER, BRIGHTER than before with a purpose built study and meeting room, moveable children's shelving for adaptable use of floor space, additional internet computers to meet increasing demands, self issue machines for those who like self service, an electronic notice board for community information, a purpose built enclosed teen space housing a playstation and xbox console with head-phones, and beanbags to lounge in, extra toilets, and lounge area viewing the park.
As well as the book stock the DVD collection has been significantly increased.
A library where you can not only get a great read, fact books on your interests, the latest magazines, DVD's, something for everyone! - but also a community space that is welcoming and a place to call your own!
Napier Phase of RedevelopmentThe foyer and desk areas will be recreated to improve staff workflow and customer service. This includes a toilet for the disabled; linking the children's desk area with the main issue desk; and creating a more efficient returns room work area; as well as utilising the old returns for offices for the library team.
Random House RoadShow
The Random House Road Show is on again.
Wednesday 15th July 2009
Vidals Winery
6.00pm
Don't Miss is!!!
Wednesday 15th July 2009
Vidals Winery
6.00pm
Don't Miss is!!!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Library week - NZ's Biggest Storytime
NZ’s Biggest Storytime:Wednesday 12 August 2009, 10.30am
Library Week 2009
Escape Explore Discover - Ki te whai ao, ki te ao mārama
LIANZA is very pleased to announce the story chosen for
Library Weeks ‘NZ’s Biggest Storytime’ event where libraries
across the country will be taking part in a simultaneous
reading.
Libraries will be reading Itiiti’s Gift by Melanie Drewery,
illustrated by Fifi Colston, (Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd)
Itiiti’s Gift is the story of a girl who feels clumsy and shy next
to the rest of her family who are loud and tall and good at
things. Itiiti doesn't think she is good at anything, but her
mother tells her that she will find a gift of her own. Itiiti sets
out to find it and to her surprise, her gift finds her!
This is a story of self discovery as little Itiiti explores her potential talents and discovers her
place in the whanau/community. It fits beautifully with our Library Week theme.
Libraries will be inviting special guests to read the story and past participants have included
television and radio personalities, authors and mayors from across New Zealand.
For further information about Library Week 2009 and NZ’s Biggest Story time please contact:
Megan Button
Communications & Publications Coordinator
LIANZA
Ph: 04 473 -5834
megan@lianza.org.nz
http://www.lianza.org.nz/
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
LIANZA Membership
Are you are Member? Here are some benefits of membership:
Benefits to members:As a personal member LIANZA will provide you with:
A professional development framework and continuing education programmes at member rates
Conference and seminar attendance at member rates
Professional newsletters, magazines, occasional papers and publications at discounted members rates
Access to job vacancies and job exchange programmes
Participation, with colleagues, in regional meetings, seminars and workshops
Participation in special interest groups for access to specialist knowledge
Networking, mentoring and career development opportunities
Representation on key issues and national bodies, (e.g. New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Joint Standing Committee on Interloan, LIANZA Professional Registration Taskforce, NZBN Network Advisory Committee and Copyright Taskforce) to provide advocacy of members' interests and concerns to government and other decision makers
Opportunities to contribute to strategic professional initiatives: salary survey, interloan futures, LIANZA governance, cost benefit study, Internet access, Te Ara Tika, public library standards
Representation on regional bodies like LIANZA regional councils
Access to grants and funding for special projects
Opportunity to become an Associate in recognition of professional development and contribution
The chance to actively influence the development of your profession and New Zealand's library and information services at all levels
Opportunity to contribute to the profession as well as receive benefits
Special rates at selected hotels, click the links on the left to find out locations and rates
Join now and go in the draw to get your LIANZA Conference fees paid for you by LIANZA.
Benefits to members:As a personal member LIANZA will provide you with:
A professional development framework and continuing education programmes at member rates
Conference and seminar attendance at member rates
Professional newsletters, magazines, occasional papers and publications at discounted members rates
Access to job vacancies and job exchange programmes
Participation, with colleagues, in regional meetings, seminars and workshops
Participation in special interest groups for access to specialist knowledge
Networking, mentoring and career development opportunities
Representation on key issues and national bodies, (e.g. New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Joint Standing Committee on Interloan, LIANZA Professional Registration Taskforce, NZBN Network Advisory Committee and Copyright Taskforce) to provide advocacy of members' interests and concerns to government and other decision makers
Opportunities to contribute to strategic professional initiatives: salary survey, interloan futures, LIANZA governance, cost benefit study, Internet access, Te Ara Tika, public library standards
Representation on regional bodies like LIANZA regional councils
Access to grants and funding for special projects
Opportunity to become an Associate in recognition of professional development and contribution
The chance to actively influence the development of your profession and New Zealand's library and information services at all levels
Opportunity to contribute to the profession as well as receive benefits
Special rates at selected hotels, click the links on the left to find out locations and rates
Join now and go in the draw to get your LIANZA Conference fees paid for you by LIANZA.
Information Literacy
If you are interested in Information Literacy then this maybe a useful link...
http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2009/02/lianza-papers.html
Some interesting papers from the November 2008 LIANZA (New Zealand Library Association ) Conference have been archived in LIANZA's online library. They include: Helen Mandl and Margie Jantti Far from common - innovative approaches to designing information rich learning and research spaces (about the uses of and activities in the new University of Wollongong Library complex) I also noticed Kathryn Greenhill's Building Scripted Objects to go in Second Life libraries. Go to http://opac.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl
http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2009/02/lianza-papers.html
Some interesting papers from the November 2008 LIANZA (New Zealand Library Association ) Conference have been archived in LIANZA's online library. They include: Helen Mandl and Margie Jantti Far from common - innovative approaches to designing information rich learning and research spaces (about the uses of and activities in the new University of Wollongong Library complex) I also noticed Kathryn Greenhill's Building Scripted Objects to go in Second Life libraries. Go to http://opac.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl
LIANZA'S Children's Book Award 2009 Finalists
The LIANZA Children’s Book Award 2009 Finalists are:
LIANZA ESTHER GLEN AWARD (Fiction)
Juno of Taris by Fleur Beale (Random House New Zealand)
Old Drumble by Jack Lasenby (HarperCollinsPublishers (New Zealand) Ltd)
The Tomorrow Code by Brian Falkner (Walker Books Australia)
The 10pm Question by Kate de Goldi (Longacre Press)
Violence 101 by Denis Wright (Penguin New Zealand)
LIANZA RUSSELL CLARK AWARD (Illustration)
Every Second Friday by Kiri Lightfoot, Illustrated by Ben Galbraith (Hachette New Zealand)
Herbert by Robyn Belton (Craig Potton Publishing)
My Favourite Places by Martin Bailey (Mallinson Rendel)
Oliver Goes Exploring by Margaret Beames, Illustrated by Sue Hitchcock (Scholastic)
Roadworks by Sally Sutton, Illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books Australia)
LIANZA ELSIE LOCKE (Non Fiction)
Atoms, dinosaurs & DNA by Veronika Meduna & Rebecca Priestley (Random House New Zealand)
Back & Beyond: New Zealand Painting for the Young & Curious by Gregory O’Brien (Auckland University Press)
Juicy Writing by Brigid Lowry (Allen & Unwin)
Piano Rock by Gavin Bishop (Random House New Zealand)
High-tech Legs on Everest by Mark Inglis with Sarah Ell (Random House New Zealand)
TE KURA POUNAMU (te reo Maori)
Mihiroa by Peti Nohotima (He Kupenga Hao i te Reo Ltd)
Nau te Rourou, Naku te Rourou by Rosalind and Waaka Vercoe (Huia Education)
Ko Maraea Me Nga Toroa by Patricia Grace, Illustrator Brian Gunson, Translator Waiariki Grace (Penguin NZ)
Toheroa by James Te Tuhi and Ross Gregory (Huia Education)
Hinemoa te Toa by Tim Tipene, Illustrator John Bennett, Translator Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira (Scholastic)
For further information click here
LIANZA ESTHER GLEN AWARD (Fiction)
Juno of Taris by Fleur Beale (Random House New Zealand)
Old Drumble by Jack Lasenby (HarperCollinsPublishers (New Zealand) Ltd)
The Tomorrow Code by Brian Falkner (Walker Books Australia)
The 10pm Question by Kate de Goldi (Longacre Press)
Violence 101 by Denis Wright (Penguin New Zealand)
LIANZA RUSSELL CLARK AWARD (Illustration)
Every Second Friday by Kiri Lightfoot, Illustrated by Ben Galbraith (Hachette New Zealand)
Herbert by Robyn Belton (Craig Potton Publishing)
My Favourite Places by Martin Bailey (Mallinson Rendel)
Oliver Goes Exploring by Margaret Beames, Illustrated by Sue Hitchcock (Scholastic)
Roadworks by Sally Sutton, Illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books Australia)
LIANZA ELSIE LOCKE (Non Fiction)
Atoms, dinosaurs & DNA by Veronika Meduna & Rebecca Priestley (Random House New Zealand)
Back & Beyond: New Zealand Painting for the Young & Curious by Gregory O’Brien (Auckland University Press)
Juicy Writing by Brigid Lowry (Allen & Unwin)
Piano Rock by Gavin Bishop (Random House New Zealand)
High-tech Legs on Everest by Mark Inglis with Sarah Ell (Random House New Zealand)
TE KURA POUNAMU (te reo Maori)
Mihiroa by Peti Nohotima (He Kupenga Hao i te Reo Ltd)
Nau te Rourou, Naku te Rourou by Rosalind and Waaka Vercoe (Huia Education)
Ko Maraea Me Nga Toroa by Patricia Grace, Illustrator Brian Gunson, Translator Waiariki Grace (Penguin NZ)
Toheroa by James Te Tuhi and Ross Gregory (Huia Education)
Hinemoa te Toa by Tim Tipene, Illustrator John Bennett, Translator Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira (Scholastic)
For further information click here
Sunday, June 21, 2009
LIANZA Governance Meeting with Heather Lamond
As I was on Holiday I am writing about what I have heard about the event and mostly from Paula's email. Last night’s session with Heather Lamond was well attended with about 15, including Heather and it stimulated some great discussion. Heather took away some great feeback and is very keen to receive feedback either directly at H.M.Lamond@massey.ac.nz or via the blog at http://ikaroalianza.blogspot.com/
please note that feedback is now being sought by LIANZA on the proposed governance structure until 6 July.
This is your chance to have your chance on how LIANZA might be governed etc. The LIANZA survey is at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PNrl%2fTZb4MbfM43dQwYiZw%3d%3d
please note that feedback is now being sought by LIANZA on the proposed governance structure until 6 July.
This is your chance to have your chance on how LIANZA might be governed etc. The LIANZA survey is at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PNrl%2fTZb4MbfM43dQwYiZw%3d%3d
Open Polytechnic Library and Information Courses
Open Polytechnic courses are open for enrolment until 10 July 2009. You can enrol in undergraduate degrees, diplomas, or certificates. You can also take 'one-off' courses for continuing professional development. All study is by distance, using print and electronic resources, supported by online forums. The semester begins on 20 July and runs for 17 weeks.
The following information and library studies courses are offered in semester 2:
72142 Information Access - information literacy 72170 The Information Industry - an introduction to libraries and other information providers
72171 Library Systems and Processes
72175 Principles of Records Management
72176 Managing Archives
72271 User Education and Reference Skills
72272 Cataloguing and Classification
72277 Library Services for Children and Young People
72371 Policy and Planning for Information Services
72373 Knowledge Management
Courses are also offered in communication, humanities, information systems and technology, and business. Some courses have pre-requisites.
We offer two undergraduate diplomas in information and library studies, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Arts. For advice about any of these, please contact Mary Innes (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5665.
Other qualifications include:
Certificate in Literature and Library Services for Children and Young People (Level 6). Contact Jan Irvine (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5594.
Certificate in Cataloguing (Level 5). Contact Amanda Cossham (freephone)
0508 650 200 ext 5518.
Diploma in Records and Information Management (Level 6). Contact Mary Innes or Sandie Smith (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5479.
For more information about information and library studies courses and for enrolment forms, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/yr9gc4 or http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/subjectareas/pcinf
ormation
Mary InnesProgramme Leader, Information and Library Studies School of Information and Social Sciences Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera phone 0508 650 200 ext 5665 or (04) 913 5665 direct email:mary.innes@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
The following information and library studies courses are offered in semester 2:
72142 Information Access - information literacy 72170 The Information Industry - an introduction to libraries and other information providers
72171 Library Systems and Processes
72175 Principles of Records Management
72176 Managing Archives
72271 User Education and Reference Skills
72272 Cataloguing and Classification
72277 Library Services for Children and Young People
72371 Policy and Planning for Information Services
72373 Knowledge Management
Courses are also offered in communication, humanities, information systems and technology, and business. Some courses have pre-requisites.
We offer two undergraduate diplomas in information and library studies, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Arts. For advice about any of these, please contact Mary Innes (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5665.
Other qualifications include:
Certificate in Literature and Library Services for Children and Young People (Level 6). Contact Jan Irvine (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5594.
Certificate in Cataloguing (Level 5). Contact Amanda Cossham (freephone)
0508 650 200 ext 5518.
Diploma in Records and Information Management (Level 6). Contact Mary Innes or Sandie Smith (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5479.
For more information about information and library studies courses and for enrolment forms, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/yr9gc4 or http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/subjectareas/pcinf
ormation
Mary InnesProgramme Leader, Information and Library Studies School of Information and Social Sciences Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera phone 0508 650 200 ext 5665 or (04) 913 5665 direct email:mary.innes@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Hydestor Professional Development AWARD
HYDESTOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD
· Looking to further develop the team dynamics in your library?
· Are you new to the libraries network and are wondering what LIANZA is all about?
· Would a grant of $750 incl GST, per LIANZA region, help further your Professional development?
Hydestor Shelving Systems are proud to sponsor a professional development award to LIANZA members. Its primary purpose is to assist LIANZA members to undertake various forms of professional development in the field of library management and operation. This annual award set at $4,500 inclusive of GST is divided equally over the six NZ regions.
Previously, Hydestor Manufacturing Ltd has sponsored hard copy newsletters for various regions of LIANZA and with these newsletters becoming electronic; it was proposed that the sponsorship be continued in a new format such as this Professional Development Award. This award is not limited to any specific activity and members should be encouraged to apply for assistance for any activity that will develop and enhance their professional skills. The applications and recipients of the award are to be administered by each regional chairperson and committee.
Hydestor Shelving Systems specialise in the design & manufacture of adjustable steel library shelving & resource storage systems for libraries through out NZ & Australia. We are proud to be a NZ manufacturer and look forward to our continuing service to the libraries network.
Check out our Photo gallery and current libraries newsletter
· Looking to further develop the team dynamics in your library?
· Are you new to the libraries network and are wondering what LIANZA is all about?
· Would a grant of $750 incl GST, per LIANZA region, help further your Professional development?
Hydestor Shelving Systems are proud to sponsor a professional development award to LIANZA members. Its primary purpose is to assist LIANZA members to undertake various forms of professional development in the field of library management and operation. This annual award set at $4,500 inclusive of GST is divided equally over the six NZ regions.
Previously, Hydestor Manufacturing Ltd has sponsored hard copy newsletters for various regions of LIANZA and with these newsletters becoming electronic; it was proposed that the sponsorship be continued in a new format such as this Professional Development Award. This award is not limited to any specific activity and members should be encouraged to apply for assistance for any activity that will develop and enhance their professional skills. The applications and recipients of the award are to be administered by each regional chairperson and committee.
Hydestor Shelving Systems specialise in the design & manufacture of adjustable steel library shelving & resource storage systems for libraries through out NZ & Australia. We are proud to be a NZ manufacturer and look forward to our continuing service to the libraries network.
Check out our Photo gallery and current libraries newsletter
LIANZA CPD Wheel
The CPD wheel has been a year in development and is intended to be used primarily as a tool to help you easily identify and register for professional development courses to satisfy the requirements of revalidation for professional registration.
Even if you are not professionally registered, the wheel is intended to be a one-stop-shop for CPD events offered by LIANZA and ALIA (on-line courses).
Click on the link below and have a play - http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/CPD/index.html
How the wheel works -
The wheel is comprised of a four concentric circles.
At the centre of the wheel is the Body of Knowledge. This is the knowledge that every qualified librarian leaves library school with. If you click on the centre of the wheel you will be taken to the page on our website that details the Body of Knowledge.
The second circle, relating to professional development and in the shape of petals, is divided into the eleven areas of the Body of Knowledge with a short descriptor of each area.
Click on any one of the petals and you will be taken to a page that gives you an indication of the types of CPD relating to that BoK area.
If LIANZA or ALIA (on-line courses) are offering an event that fits into this area then it will display here and you will be able to register to attend.
If there is no event currently on offer within that area, you can always email me to request that LIANZA investigates doing so.
The third circle relates to personal development and operates in the same way as above. Although LIANZA's first priority is professional development to support librarians and information managers, we will aim to run one or two personal development courses each year.
Sometimes a CPD course will fit into both professional and personal development, for example a course on leadership.
The last circle relates to the intangible benefits that pervade any professional or personal development endeavour undertaken, for example networking opportunities.
We hope that the wheel will make your life easier and that you will come to rely on it as a useful tool to plan and organise your professional development.
I would be very interested in your feedback and thoughts.
With kind regards
Maree
Maree Kibblewhite
Professional Development Manager
Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Level 7, 69 Boulcott Street PO Box 12-212, Wellington 6144
Tel: 04 473 5834
Fax: 04 499 1480
Email: maree@lianza.org.nz
Even if you are not professionally registered, the wheel is intended to be a one-stop-shop for CPD events offered by LIANZA and ALIA (on-line courses).
Click on the link below and have a play - http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/CPD/index.html
How the wheel works -
The wheel is comprised of a four concentric circles.
At the centre of the wheel is the Body of Knowledge. This is the knowledge that every qualified librarian leaves library school with. If you click on the centre of the wheel you will be taken to the page on our website that details the Body of Knowledge.
The second circle, relating to professional development and in the shape of petals, is divided into the eleven areas of the Body of Knowledge with a short descriptor of each area.
Click on any one of the petals and you will be taken to a page that gives you an indication of the types of CPD relating to that BoK area.
If LIANZA or ALIA (on-line courses) are offering an event that fits into this area then it will display here and you will be able to register to attend.
If there is no event currently on offer within that area, you can always email me to request that LIANZA investigates doing so.
The third circle relates to personal development and operates in the same way as above. Although LIANZA's first priority is professional development to support librarians and information managers, we will aim to run one or two personal development courses each year.
Sometimes a CPD course will fit into both professional and personal development, for example a course on leadership.
The last circle relates to the intangible benefits that pervade any professional or personal development endeavour undertaken, for example networking opportunities.
We hope that the wheel will make your life easier and that you will come to rely on it as a useful tool to plan and organise your professional development.
I would be very interested in your feedback and thoughts.
With kind regards
Maree
Maree Kibblewhite
Professional Development Manager
Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Level 7, 69 Boulcott Street PO Box 12-212, Wellington 6144
Tel: 04 473 5834
Fax: 04 499 1480
Email: maree@lianza.org.nz
LIANZA Offering Free Conference Registration to a lucky new LIANZA member who joins this month...
The LIANZA 2009 Conference Committee is delighted to offer one FREE registration to the 2009 Conference to a new LIANZA member.
Simply join LIANZA and register for conference during the early bird registration period (1st June – 31st July) to be in a prize draw to win the conference registration. The winner will be contacted in first week of August 2009.
If you are already a LIANZA member this offer is not for you. However, it is a great opportunity for a non-LIANZA colleague or friend to join up, come to conference AND have their registration paid for, so please spread the word.
See the LIANZA website for more details:
http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/Registration.html
Simply join LIANZA and register for conference during the early bird registration period (1st June – 31st July) to be in a prize draw to win the conference registration. The winner will be contacted in first week of August 2009.
If you are already a LIANZA member this offer is not for you. However, it is a great opportunity for a non-LIANZA colleague or friend to join up, come to conference AND have their registration paid for, so please spread the word.
See the LIANZA website for more details:
http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/Registration.html
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
LIANZA Discussion Document with Heather Lamond Ikaroa Regional Councillor
LIANZA Councillor for the Ikaroa Region, Heather Lamond, will be speaking about the recently-released discussion document on the reorganisation of the LIANZA Council at the:
Hastings Library
Wednesday 10 June at 6pm
Hastings Library.
Drinks and nibbles will be served from 5.30pm.
RSVP to: paulam@hdc.govt.nz
To read the discussion papers:
http://lianza.org.nz/news/newsroom/news1242008863.html
Hastings Library
Wednesday 10 June at 6pm
Hastings Library.
Drinks and nibbles will be served from 5.30pm.
RSVP to: paulam@hdc.govt.nz
To read the discussion papers:
http://lianza.org.nz/news/newsroom/news1242008863.html
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Welcome Back Diane Friis as our new Treasurer
Its with great pleasure we welcome Diane Friis back as our new Treasurer and Committee Member.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Revalidation of Professional Registration
How are we going with our revalidation Journals? If you would like any help you can ask via the IKAROA Blog or email Heather Lamond
Email: Heather Lamond - h.m.lamond@massey.ac.nz
Alternatively we could form RIG that is a Revalidation Interest Group. We could get together informally or formally.
Ideas feedback to: Kims@hdc.govt.nz
Email: Heather Lamond - h.m.lamond@massey.ac.nz
Alternatively we could form RIG that is a Revalidation Interest Group. We could get together informally or formally.
Ideas feedback to: Kims@hdc.govt.nz
POSTING TO THE IKAROA BLOG
From Heather for those of you interesting in adding a post to the Ikaroa Blog
How to post to the blog
The easiest way to post to the blog is to send your post text to one of the following committee members:
Judi Kercher - j.y.kercher@massey.ac.nz
Jane Brooker - j.e.brooker@massey.ac.nz
Heather Lamond - h.m.lamond@massey.ac.nz
We will then place your post on the blog. Comments are open to all, you should not need to be logged in. Although anonymous comments will be fine, it is really nice to know who we're corresponding with :-)
http://ikaroalianza.blogspot.com/
How to post to the blog
The easiest way to post to the blog is to send your post text to one of the following committee members:
Judi Kercher - j.y.kercher@massey.ac.nz
Jane Brooker - j.e.brooker@massey.ac.nz
Heather Lamond - h.m.lamond@massey.ac.nz
We will then place your post on the blog. Comments are open to all, you should not need to be logged in. Although anonymous comments will be fine, it is really nice to know who we're corresponding with :-)
http://ikaroalianza.blogspot.com/
LIANZA Conference 2009
The LIANZA 2009 Conference Committee invites the submission of abstracts for this year's conference at the Christchurch Convention Centre, October 12-14. Our theme this year is "he tangata, he tangata, he tangata", and we are looking for contributions that celebrate the importance of people, both within and outside our profession. The Conference will "Acknowledge the past, Embrace the present, and Advance the Future". In 2009 we are encouraging participation from all parts of our profession:debate, and contribute to our collective future.
Please visit the call for abstracts: http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/abstracts.html for more detailsDeadline for abstract submission - 22 May 2009
Check out the Conference Blog
The 2009 Conference blog is chock full of interesting posts. This is your place to go for up to the minute information, and to get your thoughts out there!http://lianza2009.wordpress.com/
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Please visit the call for abstracts: http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/abstracts.html for more detailsDeadline for abstract submission - 22 May 2009
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The 2009 Conference blog is chock full of interesting posts. This is your place to go for up to the minute information, and to get your thoughts out there!http://lianza2009.wordpress.com/
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LIANZA Governance Paper
Hi all Here are the links to these papers, one on LIANZA Governance, and one on LIANZA Institutional Membership http://www.lianza.org.nz/library/files/store_022/LIANZA_Governance_Proposal.pdf
http://www.lianza.org.nz/library/files/store_022/LIANZA_Institutional_Membership_Proposal.pdf
Each of the papers has a series of questions for you to consider and to which you may wish to contribute feedback. Lianza will be running a survey from the Monday 8th June to Tuesday 6th July using Survey Monkey and you will be sent the link to this survey on the 8th June. In the meantime Heather is planning for a series of meetings in the Region to discuss these proposals, so keep an eye out for the notices about the dates of meetings in your area.Once you have read the papers we would encourage you to attend your regional meeting for discussion and clarification of the proposals. We would appreciate any formal feedback you have on the proposals to be expressed using the survey to enable us to manage and analyse the responses.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/library/files/store_022/LIANZA_Institutional_Membership_Proposal.pdf
Each of the papers has a series of questions for you to consider and to which you may wish to contribute feedback. Lianza will be running a survey from the Monday 8th June to Tuesday 6th July using Survey Monkey and you will be sent the link to this survey on the 8th June. In the meantime Heather is planning for a series of meetings in the Region to discuss these proposals, so keep an eye out for the notices about the dates of meetings in your area.Once you have read the papers we would encourage you to attend your regional meeting for discussion and clarification of the proposals. We would appreciate any formal feedback you have on the proposals to be expressed using the survey to enable us to manage and analyse the responses.
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