The AGM for PubSIG is this year being held online. The reason for this is that committee members are now based throughout the country rather than in a region.
A Google Group has been set up for the online AGM of PubSIG. On the pages within this group you can:
* See who the Committee Members are
* Participate in the Online AGM and vote in the committee members
* Read the PubSIG report
* View the PubSIG financial reports
* Participate on online discussions.
Online voting and the AGM discussions are open from Saturday 10 April 2010 to Monday 10 May 2010. We invite all members to participate in voting and discussions on the best way for PubSIG to promote and support the development of public library services and the librarians who work in them.
You can visit the Google Group at http://groups.google.co.nz/group/pubsig?hl=en or via the PubSIG section of the LIANZA website.
We would like to invite and encourage your participate in this online AGM.
Kind regards,
Joanne Dillon (for PubSIG)
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Transliteracy & Librarians
Are You Transliterate?
Transliteracy is the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and orality through handwriting, print, TV, radio and film, to digital social networks.
The updated meaning of the term, in this case as the plural 'transliteracies', evolved at the Transcriptions Research Project directed by Professor Alan Liu in the Department of English at the University of California Santa Barbara. Liu later developed and formalised the Transliteracies Project, researching technological, social, and cultural practices of online reading, which launched in 2005. Based at UCSB, the Transliteracies Project includes scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and engineering in the University of California system (and in the future other research programs). It will establish working groups to study online reading from different perspectives; bring those groups into conjunction behind a shared technology development initiative; publish research and demonstration software; and train graduate students working at the intersections of the humanistic, social, and technological disciplines.
This is important for Librarians, staff must be able to cross the divide between printed, digital and virtual worlds to address the constantly changing needs of the communities they support. I'd like to help them understand how library customers use social media tools (blogs, social networking sites, virtual worlds, podcasts, text messaging, etc.) to gain information, and how they can use these tools to share the library's value with the community.
If we are not then we can't serve our Library community as best as we can or should.
Please
http://librariesandtransliteracy.wordpress.com/
Transliteracy is the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and orality through handwriting, print, TV, radio and film, to digital social networks.
The updated meaning of the term, in this case as the plural 'transliteracies', evolved at the Transcriptions Research Project directed by Professor Alan Liu in the Department of English at the University of California Santa Barbara. Liu later developed and formalised the Transliteracies Project, researching technological, social, and cultural practices of online reading, which launched in 2005. Based at UCSB, the Transliteracies Project includes scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and engineering in the University of California system (and in the future other research programs). It will establish working groups to study online reading from different perspectives; bring those groups into conjunction behind a shared technology development initiative; publish research and demonstration software; and train graduate students working at the intersections of the humanistic, social, and technological disciplines.
This is important for Librarians, staff must be able to cross the divide between printed, digital and virtual worlds to address the constantly changing needs of the communities they support. I'd like to help them understand how library customers use social media tools (blogs, social networking sites, virtual worlds, podcasts, text messaging, etc.) to gain information, and how they can use these tools to share the library's value with the community.
If we are not then we can't serve our Library community as best as we can or should.
Please
http://librariesandtransliteracy.wordpress.com/
Nominations for the LIANZA Council for the 2010/11 year.
LIANZA Secretary, Alli Smith, is calling for nominations for the LIANZA Council for the 2010/11 year.
Nominations are being sought for the following roles:
President Elect
Ikaroa Councillor
Otago/Southland Councillor
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Councillor
All nominations for the 2010/11 Council elections will close at 5pm on Thursday 20th May 2010
Who can Nominate and Stand?
Any Personal Member of the Association or the Authorised representative of an Institutional Member may nominate any other Personal Member for election to a position as Officer on the National Council.
Any Personal Member of the Association or the Authorised representative of an Institutional Member in a particular Region may nominate any other Personal Member in that Region as Councillor for that Region on the National Council.
Who can vote?
The Officers of the LIANZA National Council are elected by Personal and Institutional Members of the Association.
Regional Councillors of the LIANZA National Council are elected by LIANZA Personal and Institutional Members within that Region.
Voting Papers
If an election for any position is held, voting papers will be sent to members for a poll.
More Information
For more information about the process and the rules for nominations go to the Code of Practice or the following sections of the Rules on the LIANZA website:
Officers of the Association
National Council of the Association
Powers of the National Council
Please visit the LIANZA website for details on who is eligible to stand, nominate and vote.
For further information about Council elections please contact:
Alli Smith, Secretary, LIANZA (Ph: 04 473 -5834) alli@lianza.org.nz
Nominations are being sought for the following roles:
President Elect
Ikaroa Councillor
Otago/Southland Councillor
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Councillor
All nominations for the 2010/11 Council elections will close at 5pm on Thursday 20th May 2010
Who can Nominate and Stand?
Any Personal Member of the Association or the Authorised representative of an Institutional Member may nominate any other Personal Member for election to a position as Officer on the National Council.
Any Personal Member of the Association or the Authorised representative of an Institutional Member in a particular Region may nominate any other Personal Member in that Region as Councillor for that Region on the National Council.
Who can vote?
The Officers of the LIANZA National Council are elected by Personal and Institutional Members of the Association.
Regional Councillors of the LIANZA National Council are elected by LIANZA Personal and Institutional Members within that Region.
Voting Papers
If an election for any position is held, voting papers will be sent to members for a poll.
More Information
For more information about the process and the rules for nominations go to the Code of Practice or the following sections of the Rules on the LIANZA website:
Officers of the Association
National Council of the Association
Powers of the National Council
Please visit the LIANZA website for details on who is eligible to stand, nominate and vote.
For further information about Council elections please contact:
Alli Smith, Secretary, LIANZA (Ph: 04 473 -5834) alli@lianza.org.nz
The Merging of the National Library and Archives into the Department of Internal Affairs
Government’s announcement re the merging of the National Library and Archives into the Department of Internal Affairs
As a representative of the stakeholders of the National Library, LIANZA is concerned that there has been no consultation about the proposed merger of National Library and Archives with the Department of Internal Affairs. As a significant partner in the many collaborative activities that the National Library has initiated or facilitated, we are concerned about the potential impact on every single library service in New Zealand.
You will recall that LIANZA made a press statement following the media report about the proposed merger last month - http://www.lianza.org.nz/news/newsroom/news1268354236.html
LIANZA has made an Official Information Request to Tony Ryall, Minister of State Services asking for more detailed information relating to specific sections of the cabinet paper ‘Next Steps in Improving State Services Performance’, along with a request for other documents relating to the merger.
Once we have a response to our request LIANZA Council will need to consider its next steps on behalf of the profession. We will keep you informed of any developments.
As a representative of the stakeholders of the National Library, LIANZA is concerned that there has been no consultation about the proposed merger of National Library and Archives with the Department of Internal Affairs. As a significant partner in the many collaborative activities that the National Library has initiated or facilitated, we are concerned about the potential impact on every single library service in New Zealand.
You will recall that LIANZA made a press statement following the media report about the proposed merger last month - http://www.lianza.org.nz/news/newsroom/news1268354236.html
LIANZA has made an Official Information Request to Tony Ryall, Minister of State Services asking for more detailed information relating to specific sections of the cabinet paper ‘Next Steps in Improving State Services Performance’, along with a request for other documents relating to the merger.
Once we have a response to our request LIANZA Council will need to consider its next steps on behalf of the profession. We will keep you informed of any developments.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Farewell to Summer BBQ
The Ikaroa Committee invites you to the
Farewell to Summer BBQ
Come meet the LIANZA president Barbara Garriock and enjoy a catch up with colleagues over drinks and nibbles.
When: Mon 29th March 2010, from 5.30pm
Where: National Library, Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North
What: Drinks & BBQ (free!)
RSVP (by Wed 24 March, 5pm) to Jane Brooker – J.E.Brooker@massey.ac.nz
for catering purposes.
All welcome – and there is no charge!
Farewell to Summer BBQ
Come meet the LIANZA president Barbara Garriock and enjoy a catch up with colleagues over drinks and nibbles.
When: Mon 29th March 2010, from 5.30pm
Where: National Library, Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North
What: Drinks & BBQ (free!)
RSVP (by Wed 24 March, 5pm) to Jane Brooker – J.E.Brooker@massey.ac.nz
for catering purposes.
All welcome – and there is no charge!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Associateship - Have you thought about it?
Associateship - Have you thought about it? Well its not too late. lets see if you qualify:
Requirements
A personal member of the Association who wishes to be considered for an Associateship may apply, providing the following initial requirements are met.
The applicant holds a recognised New Zealand library qualification or a recognised qualification from an overseas library school or archival institute.
The applicant has completed a least five years of satisfactory service since obtaining the qualification, of which at least three years have been spent in a New Zealand organisation.
The applicant has been a member of the Association for at least five years. If the applicant has been employed overseas during this period, membership of an overseas Association will be recognised.
Criteria
The following criteria will be used by the Credentials Committee in assessing the applicant's suitability for the award of an Associateship:
Practical knowledge and skills in providing library/information services:
(i) Competence and achievement in some particular aspect(s) of library and information services (such as circulation services, book selection, collection development, cataloguing, reference and information services, response to community/user needs, specific services, e.g. Bi/multicultural, young persons, outreach, special needs, archives, records management, research, user surveys, etc.).
(ii) A well–demonstrated understanding of the information needs of clients, and the delivery of services to meet those needs.
Management and planning responsibilities: Some of the categories below may not be applicable to the applicant. This will depend upon the applicant's work circumstances
(i) Staff management
(ii) Financial management
(iii) Resource management
(iv) Implementing and managing of appropriate and/or innovative library and information services
(v) Initiating or contributing to projects or changes/improvements in existing services
(vi) Marketing services
(vii) Evaluating and implementing appropriate technologies
(viii) Planning own work and that of others, setting priorities and aligning with organisational goals and objectives
Professional development and professional contribution:
(i) Self-development of professional perspectives and objectives through professional reading, Internet discussion groups
(ii) Continuing education through such activities as attendance at seminars and workshops (iii) An awareness of professional issues
(iv) Knowledge of and/or participation in the work and activities of the Association, and other relevant organisations
Information and Application Form (PDF)
Information and Application Form (WORD)
Guidelines for Referees
Refere to Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui LIANZA Wellington Region Committee guide to applying for associateship "*weeks to associateship" http://wellingtonregionlianza.blogspot.com/search/label/Associateship
Requirements
A personal member of the Association who wishes to be considered for an Associateship may apply, providing the following initial requirements are met.
The applicant holds a recognised New Zealand library qualification or a recognised qualification from an overseas library school or archival institute.
The applicant has completed a least five years of satisfactory service since obtaining the qualification, of which at least three years have been spent in a New Zealand organisation.
The applicant has been a member of the Association for at least five years. If the applicant has been employed overseas during this period, membership of an overseas Association will be recognised.
Criteria
The following criteria will be used by the Credentials Committee in assessing the applicant's suitability for the award of an Associateship:
Practical knowledge and skills in providing library/information services:
(i) Competence and achievement in some particular aspect(s) of library and information services (such as circulation services, book selection, collection development, cataloguing, reference and information services, response to community/user needs, specific services, e.g. Bi/multicultural, young persons, outreach, special needs, archives, records management, research, user surveys, etc.).
(ii) A well–demonstrated understanding of the information needs of clients, and the delivery of services to meet those needs.
Management and planning responsibilities: Some of the categories below may not be applicable to the applicant. This will depend upon the applicant's work circumstances
(i) Staff management
(ii) Financial management
(iii) Resource management
(iv) Implementing and managing of appropriate and/or innovative library and information services
(v) Initiating or contributing to projects or changes/improvements in existing services
(vi) Marketing services
(vii) Evaluating and implementing appropriate technologies
(viii) Planning own work and that of others, setting priorities and aligning with organisational goals and objectives
Professional development and professional contribution:
(i) Self-development of professional perspectives and objectives through professional reading, Internet discussion groups
(ii) Continuing education through such activities as attendance at seminars and workshops (iii) An awareness of professional issues
(iv) Knowledge of and/or participation in the work and activities of the Association, and other relevant organisations
Information and Application Form (PDF)
Information and Application Form (WORD)
Guidelines for Referees
Refere to Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui LIANZA Wellington Region Committee guide to applying for associateship "*weeks to associateship" http://wellingtonregionlianza.blogspot.com/search/label/Associateship
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Copyright Act Section 92
Section 92A bill introduced to Parliament today
A bill repealing Section 92A of the Copyright Act will be introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill repeals Section 92A and replaces it with a three-notice regime which is intended to deter illegal file sharing.
"This amendment puts in place a fair and balanced process to deal with online copyright infringements occurring via file sharing," Mr Power says.
"The major feature is the three-notice process, which educates the public about illegal file sharing and provides effective methods for copyright owners to enforce their copyright.
"It ensures that file sharers are given adequate warnings that unauthorised sharing of copyright works is illegal."
The bill also extends the jurisdiction of the Copyright Tribunal, enabling it to hear complaints and award penalties of up to $15,000 based on the amount of damage sustained by the copyright owner.
Mr Power says the bill will also enable copyright owners to seek the suspension of internet accounts through the District Court for up to six months.
"It's important that account holders are given a reasonable time to stop infringing before enforcement takes place.
"The bill prescribes timeframes so account holders have the opportunity to address illegal file sharing activity occurring on their internet connection before enforcement action is taken.
"They will also have the chance to challenge notices and may request hearings at the Copyright Tribunal to contest infringement claims.
"Regulations will outline the awards the tribunal may make and they'll be drafted later this year when the bill has been enacted.
"Online copyright infringement is a problem for everyone, but especially for the creative industry, which has experienced significant declines in revenue as file sharing has become more prevalent.
"This bill is the result of extensive consultation with stakeholders and is an important step in addressing a complex issue."
Questions and Answers:
Why are we amending the Copyright Act?
Peer-to-Peer file sharing involves the sharing of music, video and game files over computer networks such as the internet. Often this sort of sharing is without authorisation from the copyright owner, breaches their copyright, and denies them revenue they might otherwise earn if they sold these creative works.
Current enforcement measures under the Copyright Act are not considered effective. Section 92A of the Act was intended to provide a way to address this problem but was met with a lot of public concern.
A review of section 92A was undertaken, and the result of the review is that the government has decided to repeal section 92A and amend the Copyright Act to make it easier for copyright owners to enforce their rights against peer-to-peer file sharers.
What does the new legislation say?
The bill repeals Section 92A and puts in place a three-notice regime intended to deter illegal file sharing.
Copyright owners who can provide evidence of infringements will be able to request Internet Service Providers (ISPs) give alleged infringers notice to stop infringing activity.
The first notice will inform the account holder that infringing activity has occurred and that it is illegal. A second and third notice may then be sent if the account holder ignores notices and continues infringing.
Account holders will also be able to challenge notices.
If the person continues to infringe, the copyright owner may seek a compensation award at the Copyright Tribunal. The amount of the award will be up to $15,000 based on the amount of damage caused to the copyright owner.
Account holders will be able to request a hearing if they feel they should not be penalised.
The bill prescribes time frames for all aspects of the notice regime.
Why is it up to ISPs to issue notices rather than right holders?
The responsibility for issuing notices is with ISPs because only they have access to account holders' personal information. Accordingly, only they can match evidence of peer-to-peer infringement with that account holder.
Why is there a new ISP definition?
A new definition of ISP will be added into the Copyright Act specifically for the new regime. Public submissions demonstrated a concern that some organisations that aren't traditional ISPs, including businesses and universities, could be required to send notices to infringers under the current definition.
Will the new legislation allow the suspension of internet accounts?
Yes, but copyright owners must seek the suspension of an internet account through the courts. An internet suspension will only be ordered under specific and appropriate circumstances, and will only be for up to six months. The Bill requires a court to consider factors like the account holder's reliance on access to the Internet. It is expected this remedy will only be used for serious cases of infringement.
Why is this remedy up to the courts?
The decision to suspend an internet account will be up to the courts because only the courts can adequately consider both parties' arguments and take into account natural justice issues.
How much will it cost copyright owners to pursue a claim?
The fees have not been set yet and will require further consultation with stakeholders. These will be included in the regulations that will go with the new legislation. However, copyright owners will pay a fee to ISPs for the costs ISPs will incur matching evidence and sending notices. .
Copyright owners will also pay a fee to take a claim to the Copyright Tribunal. At this stage the application fee will be similar to the fee charged by the Disputes Tribunal which is between $30 and $100.
Account holders intending to defend a claim before the Tribunal will not be charged a fee.
Will this new process cost the taxpayer and if so, how much?
Yes, the Crown will need to cover the costs of setting up the Copyright Tribunal for its extended jurisdiction. Some of the cost will be recouped by the fee necessary to take a claim to the Tribunal. The cost will depend on the number of cases taken to the Tribunal which should decrease as the public become familiar with the new notice regime.
Work around this is ongoing.
This seems to have taken a long time. Has it?
No. Officials and government have been moving this process along as quickly as possible. However, there was a large volume of submissions received and they all needed to be addressed. Also, the new regime affects several Ministries so adequate inter-departmental consultation was important.
It has been a complex issue and the focus has been to provide the best possible solution that is workable and effective.
How does ACTA relate to the review of section 92A?
It doesn't. The review of section 92A is on a separate track from the ACTA discussions.
What is the process from here?
The bill has been introduced into Parliament. Following its first reading it will be referred to Select Committee, where the public will have another opportunity to make further submissions on the legislation. The Ministry of Economic Development will continue to consult with stakeholders on certain parts of the regulations that set fees and confirm how the system will work.
It is expected that the legislation will become law this year.
Where can I get a copy of the bill?
A copy of the bill can be obtained from http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Legislation/Bills/
A bill repealing Section 92A of the Copyright Act will be introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill repeals Section 92A and replaces it with a three-notice regime which is intended to deter illegal file sharing.
"This amendment puts in place a fair and balanced process to deal with online copyright infringements occurring via file sharing," Mr Power says.
"The major feature is the three-notice process, which educates the public about illegal file sharing and provides effective methods for copyright owners to enforce their copyright.
"It ensures that file sharers are given adequate warnings that unauthorised sharing of copyright works is illegal."
The bill also extends the jurisdiction of the Copyright Tribunal, enabling it to hear complaints and award penalties of up to $15,000 based on the amount of damage sustained by the copyright owner.
Mr Power says the bill will also enable copyright owners to seek the suspension of internet accounts through the District Court for up to six months.
"It's important that account holders are given a reasonable time to stop infringing before enforcement takes place.
"The bill prescribes timeframes so account holders have the opportunity to address illegal file sharing activity occurring on their internet connection before enforcement action is taken.
"They will also have the chance to challenge notices and may request hearings at the Copyright Tribunal to contest infringement claims.
"Regulations will outline the awards the tribunal may make and they'll be drafted later this year when the bill has been enacted.
"Online copyright infringement is a problem for everyone, but especially for the creative industry, which has experienced significant declines in revenue as file sharing has become more prevalent.
"This bill is the result of extensive consultation with stakeholders and is an important step in addressing a complex issue."
Questions and Answers:
Why are we amending the Copyright Act?
Peer-to-Peer file sharing involves the sharing of music, video and game files over computer networks such as the internet. Often this sort of sharing is without authorisation from the copyright owner, breaches their copyright, and denies them revenue they might otherwise earn if they sold these creative works.
Current enforcement measures under the Copyright Act are not considered effective. Section 92A of the Act was intended to provide a way to address this problem but was met with a lot of public concern.
A review of section 92A was undertaken, and the result of the review is that the government has decided to repeal section 92A and amend the Copyright Act to make it easier for copyright owners to enforce their rights against peer-to-peer file sharers.
What does the new legislation say?
The bill repeals Section 92A and puts in place a three-notice regime intended to deter illegal file sharing.
Copyright owners who can provide evidence of infringements will be able to request Internet Service Providers (ISPs) give alleged infringers notice to stop infringing activity.
The first notice will inform the account holder that infringing activity has occurred and that it is illegal. A second and third notice may then be sent if the account holder ignores notices and continues infringing.
Account holders will also be able to challenge notices.
If the person continues to infringe, the copyright owner may seek a compensation award at the Copyright Tribunal. The amount of the award will be up to $15,000 based on the amount of damage caused to the copyright owner.
Account holders will be able to request a hearing if they feel they should not be penalised.
The bill prescribes time frames for all aspects of the notice regime.
Why is it up to ISPs to issue notices rather than right holders?
The responsibility for issuing notices is with ISPs because only they have access to account holders' personal information. Accordingly, only they can match evidence of peer-to-peer infringement with that account holder.
Why is there a new ISP definition?
A new definition of ISP will be added into the Copyright Act specifically for the new regime. Public submissions demonstrated a concern that some organisations that aren't traditional ISPs, including businesses and universities, could be required to send notices to infringers under the current definition.
Will the new legislation allow the suspension of internet accounts?
Yes, but copyright owners must seek the suspension of an internet account through the courts. An internet suspension will only be ordered under specific and appropriate circumstances, and will only be for up to six months. The Bill requires a court to consider factors like the account holder's reliance on access to the Internet. It is expected this remedy will only be used for serious cases of infringement.
Why is this remedy up to the courts?
The decision to suspend an internet account will be up to the courts because only the courts can adequately consider both parties' arguments and take into account natural justice issues.
How much will it cost copyright owners to pursue a claim?
The fees have not been set yet and will require further consultation with stakeholders. These will be included in the regulations that will go with the new legislation. However, copyright owners will pay a fee to ISPs for the costs ISPs will incur matching evidence and sending notices. .
Copyright owners will also pay a fee to take a claim to the Copyright Tribunal. At this stage the application fee will be similar to the fee charged by the Disputes Tribunal which is between $30 and $100.
Account holders intending to defend a claim before the Tribunal will not be charged a fee.
Will this new process cost the taxpayer and if so, how much?
Yes, the Crown will need to cover the costs of setting up the Copyright Tribunal for its extended jurisdiction. Some of the cost will be recouped by the fee necessary to take a claim to the Tribunal. The cost will depend on the number of cases taken to the Tribunal which should decrease as the public become familiar with the new notice regime.
Work around this is ongoing.
This seems to have taken a long time. Has it?
No. Officials and government have been moving this process along as quickly as possible. However, there was a large volume of submissions received and they all needed to be addressed. Also, the new regime affects several Ministries so adequate inter-departmental consultation was important.
It has been a complex issue and the focus has been to provide the best possible solution that is workable and effective.
How does ACTA relate to the review of section 92A?
It doesn't. The review of section 92A is on a separate track from the ACTA discussions.
What is the process from here?
The bill has been introduced into Parliament. Following its first reading it will be referred to Select Committee, where the public will have another opportunity to make further submissions on the legislation. The Ministry of Economic Development will continue to consult with stakeholders on certain parts of the regulations that set fees and confirm how the system will work.
It is expected that the legislation will become law this year.
Where can I get a copy of the bill?
A copy of the bill can be obtained from http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Legislation/Bills/
Copyright Section 92 latest
The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill was introduced into Parliament yesterday. A press release by Commerce Minister Simon Power may be accessed at http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/section+92a+bill+introduced+parliament+today .
A copy of the bill is on the New Zealand Legislation website at http://www.legislation.co.nz/bill/government/2010/0119/latest/DLM2764301.html?search=ts_bill_copyright_resel&p=1&sr=1 .
The LIANZA Standing Committee on Copyright will now study the Bill, to see what the implications are for libraries. If necessary a submission will be made to the Parliamentary Select Committee.
Once the Bill becomes law, which is expected to be later this year, the LIANZA Copyright Guidelines and other copyright publications will be revised to take into account this new Amendment Act.
Tony Millett
Chair, LIANZA Standing Committee on Copyright tony.millett@xtra.co.nz
A copy of the bill is on the New Zealand Legislation website at http://www.legislation.co.nz/bill/government/2010/0119/latest/DLM2764301.html?search=ts_bill_copyright_resel&p=1&sr=1 .
The LIANZA Standing Committee on Copyright will now study the Bill, to see what the implications are for libraries. If necessary a submission will be made to the Parliamentary Select Committee.
Once the Bill becomes law, which is expected to be later this year, the LIANZA Copyright Guidelines and other copyright publications will be revised to take into account this new Amendment Act.
Tony Millett
Chair, LIANZA Standing Committee on Copyright tony.millett@xtra.co.nz
Monday, February 15, 2010
LIANZA AWARDS
LIANZA Awards - applications close 31st March
Details are on the LIANZA website. I’d really like to encourage you all to consider either putting yourself or someone else forward! Having applied for and received my Associateship last year, it IS worth it :-) http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/index.html
There is also a new award this year that will be of interest to those of you working with digital material or services –
AWARD OF MERIT DIGITAL SERVICES - Awarded to a personal member of the Association who has contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of digital library service development in New Zealand
Details are on the LIANZA website. I’d really like to encourage you all to consider either putting yourself or someone else forward! Having applied for and received my Associateship last year, it IS worth it :-) http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/index.html
There is also a new award this year that will be of interest to those of you working with digital material or services –
AWARD OF MERIT DIGITAL SERVICES - Awarded to a personal member of the Association who has contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of digital library service development in New Zealand
Evaluating Websites
EVALUATING WEB SITES
I've recently had students wanting help in evaluating websites, I have found these websites useful.
The Good, the bad and the ugly: or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources (New Mexico State University Library, USA) http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html
Cornell University University
Five criteria for evaluating Web pagesDiscusses accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/webcrit.html
Waikato University NZ
Evaluating Internet WebsitesIt is crucial to evaluate information on the web if you like to use it for academic pursposes. Check websites authroity/authorship, currency, and purposes.
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/learning/s_evalsites.shtml
Ten C's For Evaluating Internet Sources (University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire Library, USA) http://www.uwec.edu/library/guides/tencs.html
I've recently had students wanting help in evaluating websites, I have found these websites useful.
The Good, the bad and the ugly: or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources (New Mexico State University Library, USA) http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html
Cornell University University
Five criteria for evaluating Web pagesDiscusses accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/webcrit.html
Waikato University NZ
Evaluating Internet WebsitesIt is crucial to evaluate information on the web if you like to use it for academic pursposes. Check websites authroity/authorship, currency, and purposes.
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/learning/s_evalsites.shtml
Ten C's For Evaluating Internet Sources (University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire Library, USA) http://www.uwec.edu/library/guides/tencs.html
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Reader's Advisors Course
Special Topic: INFO 560 Readers' Advisory Services
INFO 560, Readers' Advisory Services, will be co-ordinated by Jane Graham George. This course covers serving adult reading needs by addressing fiction genres and popular nonfiction. The relationship of readers' advisory services with reference and other library programmes, research on adult reading, and popular reading in an information society are examined.
There is a 90 minute computer audioconference every week, and in addition you should expect to spend about 11 hours per week reading and writing. See the technical requirements here:
http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/index.aspx#delivery
There is information about the course here:
http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/560.2010-details.aspx
While a Bachelor’s degree is the normal requirement, for this course I will consider applicants with relevant work experience. This is for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP).
Fee information is here - look for 'library and information studies' at 500 level in trimester 1.
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx
When you are ready to apply, you need to use the University's online enrolments system that can be accessed from the main page:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/
The key point for you will be to look for the COP option.
Enrolments close very soon - on 10 February.
Philip Calvert
IST Programmes Director
INFO 560, Readers' Advisory Services, will be co-ordinated by Jane Graham George. This course covers serving adult reading needs by addressing fiction genres and popular nonfiction. The relationship of readers' advisory services with reference and other library programmes, research on adult reading, and popular reading in an information society are examined.
There is a 90 minute computer audioconference every week, and in addition you should expect to spend about 11 hours per week reading and writing. See the technical requirements here:
http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/index.aspx#delivery
There is information about the course here:
http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/560.2010-details.aspx
While a Bachelor’s degree is the normal requirement, for this course I will consider applicants with relevant work experience. This is for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP).
Fee information is here - look for 'library and information studies' at 500 level in trimester 1.
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx
When you are ready to apply, you need to use the University's online enrolments system that can be accessed from the main page:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/
The key point for you will be to look for the COP option.
Enrolments close very soon - on 10 February.
Philip Calvert
IST Programmes Director
Open Polytechnic Libray Studies Courses
Open Polytechnic courses are open for enrolment until 15 February 2010.
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 trimester begins on 1 March and runs for
16 weeks. The following Information and Library Studies courses are offered in Trimester 1:
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
72270 Information Sources and Services
72276 Literature and Information Resources for Children and Young People
72370 Information Issues
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 these qualifications, 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 (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5665.
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
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 trimester begins on 1 March and runs for
16 weeks. The following Information and Library Studies courses are offered in Trimester 1:
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
72270 Information Sources and Services
72276 Literature and Information Resources for Children and Young People
72370 Information Issues
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 these qualifications, 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 (freephone) 0508 650 200 ext 5665.
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
Sunday, January 31, 2010
LIANZA Professional Awards
A reminder to members that LIANZA is once again calling for nominations and applications for LIANZA Professional Awards and now is the time to think about:
• Putting yourself forward to be recognised as an Associate;
• Noticing the achievements of others and support them to put themselves forward for the recognition of Associate;
• Working with others to nominate your colleagues for an award of Fellow, Letter of Recognition or a Merit Award; or
• Nominating yourself or a colleague for the NEW Award of Merit – Digital Services
The closing date for these awards is WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH 2010. Follow the links below to read the full criteria and download application forms information for each award.
ASSOCIATESHIPS
An Associate of LIANZA is awarded to a personal member of the Association of 5 years who has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, judgement, attitude and commitment of a professional Librarian or Information Manager.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/associates.html
FELLOWSHIPS
A fellowship is the highest level of professional attainment awarded by the Association. It is only awarded to a personal member of the Association of 10 years who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of librarianship and/or information management through a sustained record of achievements, or who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, teaching or research.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/fellowship.html
LETTERS OF RECOGNITION
The recipient of a LIANZA Letter of Recognition is an individual or organisation who/which has rendered a significant and special service to the Association, or demonstrated continuing service over a period of time to the Association, or made an outstanding contribution to librarianship, libraries or information management New Zealand. A certificate is awarded to the successful nominee.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/lor.html
JOINT LETTER OF RECOGNITION FOR BICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA
The recipient of the Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development within New Zealand Aotearoa is an individual, group or organization who has rendered a significant and special bicultural service to the library and information profession within New Zealand, Aotearoa, or demonstrated commitment to biculturalism over a period of time to the profession, or made an outstanding contribution bi-culturally to librarianship, libraries or information management in New Zealand. The recipient need not be a member of LIANZA. http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/jlorbiculturaldev.html
AWARD OF MERIT MARKETING
Awarded to personal members of the Association who has contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of marketing in New Zealand. http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/meritmktg.html
AWARD OF MERIT MANAGEMENT
Awarded to personal members of the Association who have contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of management in New Zealand.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/meritmngmt.html
AWARD OF MERIT DIGITAL SERVICES - NEW AWARD
Awarded to a personal member of the Association who has contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of digital library service development in New Zealand.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/meritdigital.html
The closing date for all awards listed above is WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH 2010, if you have any questions about any of the above LIANZA Awards or to check the length of your membership please contact the LIANZA Office: office@lianza.org.nz or 04 473 5834
OTHER LIANZA AWARDS
Applications and nominations for other LIANZA awards are also open, closing dates are below. Further communications and details will be emailed to remind you of these closing dates over coming weeks.
Monday 31 May 2010 - Edith Jessie Carnell Travelling Scholarship, Ada Fache Fund, John Harris Award, Rua Mano Award
Wednesday 30 June 2010 - 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries, YBP / Lindsay Croft Award for Collection Management, Nielsen BookData Research Award, Paul Szentirmay Special Librarianship Scholarship
For further information visit - http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/index.html
Megan Button Manager
LIANZA
• Putting yourself forward to be recognised as an Associate;
• Noticing the achievements of others and support them to put themselves forward for the recognition of Associate;
• Working with others to nominate your colleagues for an award of Fellow, Letter of Recognition or a Merit Award; or
• Nominating yourself or a colleague for the NEW Award of Merit – Digital Services
The closing date for these awards is WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH 2010. Follow the links below to read the full criteria and download application forms information for each award.
ASSOCIATESHIPS
An Associate of LIANZA is awarded to a personal member of the Association of 5 years who has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, judgement, attitude and commitment of a professional Librarian or Information Manager.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/associates.html
FELLOWSHIPS
A fellowship is the highest level of professional attainment awarded by the Association. It is only awarded to a personal member of the Association of 10 years who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of librarianship and/or information management through a sustained record of achievements, or who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, teaching or research.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/fellowship.html
LETTERS OF RECOGNITION
The recipient of a LIANZA Letter of Recognition is an individual or organisation who/which has rendered a significant and special service to the Association, or demonstrated continuing service over a period of time to the Association, or made an outstanding contribution to librarianship, libraries or information management New Zealand. A certificate is awarded to the successful nominee.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/lor.html
JOINT LETTER OF RECOGNITION FOR BICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA
The recipient of the Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development within New Zealand Aotearoa is an individual, group or organization who has rendered a significant and special bicultural service to the library and information profession within New Zealand, Aotearoa, or demonstrated commitment to biculturalism over a period of time to the profession, or made an outstanding contribution bi-culturally to librarianship, libraries or information management in New Zealand. The recipient need not be a member of LIANZA. http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/jlorbiculturaldev.html
AWARD OF MERIT MARKETING
Awarded to personal members of the Association who has contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of marketing in New Zealand. http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/meritmktg.html
AWARD OF MERIT MANAGEMENT
Awarded to personal members of the Association who have contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of management in New Zealand.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/meritmngmt.html
AWARD OF MERIT DIGITAL SERVICES - NEW AWARD
Awarded to a personal member of the Association who has contributed in an outstanding manner to library and/or information services in the area of digital library service development in New Zealand.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/professional/meritdigital.html
The closing date for all awards listed above is WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH 2010, if you have any questions about any of the above LIANZA Awards or to check the length of your membership please contact the LIANZA Office: office@lianza.org.nz or 04 473 5834
OTHER LIANZA AWARDS
Applications and nominations for other LIANZA awards are also open, closing dates are below. Further communications and details will be emailed to remind you of these closing dates over coming weeks.
Monday 31 May 2010 - Edith Jessie Carnell Travelling Scholarship, Ada Fache Fund, John Harris Award, Rua Mano Award
Wednesday 30 June 2010 - 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries, YBP / Lindsay Croft Award for Collection Management, Nielsen BookData Research Award, Paul Szentirmay Special Librarianship Scholarship
For further information visit - http://www.lianza.org.nz/development/awards/index.html
Megan Button Manager
LIANZA
Breaking New Tauranga Library to impose charegs on books
The Public Service Association is alarmed that the Tauranga City Council is proposing to charge a 50 cent fee to adults borrowing books from its public libraries.
“Public libraries have a proud and long standing history of providing books and other information to the public free of charge,” says Public Service Association national secretary Brenda Pilott.
“We oppose any move that undermines the principle that public libraries and their services are free and accessible to all members of the public.”
“New Zealanders value their public libraries because they’re free and accessible and this is reflected in their high usage.”
“Libraries play an essential role in enhancing literacy and providing information that support our education system and our democracy.”
“Charging a fee to borrow books will restrict access to that literature and information undermining these two key elements of our society,” says Brenda Pilott.
This was shown by the fact the number of books issued by Ashburton's library dropped when a $1 charge was placed on borrowing books less than two years old. This was why Ashburton axed the charge.
“We hope the Tauranga City Council looks at the Ashburton experience and withdraws its proposal to charge adults a fee for borrowing books from Tauranga’s public libraries,”
says Brenda Pilott.
“Public libraries have a proud and long standing history of providing books and other information to the public free of charge,” says Public Service Association national secretary Brenda Pilott.
“We oppose any move that undermines the principle that public libraries and their services are free and accessible to all members of the public.”
“New Zealanders value their public libraries because they’re free and accessible and this is reflected in their high usage.”
“Libraries play an essential role in enhancing literacy and providing information that support our education system and our democracy.”
“Charging a fee to borrow books will restrict access to that literature and information undermining these two key elements of our society,” says Brenda Pilott.
This was shown by the fact the number of books issued by Ashburton's library dropped when a $1 charge was placed on borrowing books less than two years old. This was why Ashburton axed the charge.
“We hope the Tauranga City Council looks at the Ashburton experience and withdraws its proposal to charge adults a fee for borrowing books from Tauranga’s public libraries,”
says Brenda Pilott.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Future Perfect : Digital Continuity Conference
Future Perfect : Digital Continuity Conference
Wellington, New Zealand
Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 May 2010
Venues:
Workshops: Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street, Wellington.Conference: The Wellington Convention Centre, CBD, Wellington.BarCamp: Mac's Brewery Bar, 4 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Programme
Archives New Zealand is pleased to announce the Southern Hemisphere's premier conference dedicated to the theme of digital continuity, preservation and long-term public sector information issues. This is an exciting opportunity for all information professionals impacted by the emerging information risk and longevity issues, or those who just wish to find out more. These escalating digital challenges will impact on all of our lives both personally and in our workplaces. Come along to hear what the key issues are, and who is developing answers both globally and locally.The Future Perfect 2010 conference will feature internationally renowned experts from Australasia, North America and Europe presenting on a range of aspects in the digital preservation and information continuity fields.While we have some of the world’s leading digital preservation experts in New Zealand we will also be taking the opportunity to deliver workshops and master-classes. The conference also includes a BarCamp 'unconference' day with a more technical outlook.
http://www.archives.govt.nz/advice/digital-continuity-action-plan/future-perfect-digital-continuity-conference-2010
Wellington, New Zealand
Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 May 2010
Venues:
Workshops: Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street, Wellington.Conference: The Wellington Convention Centre, CBD, Wellington.BarCamp: Mac's Brewery Bar, 4 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Programme
Archives New Zealand is pleased to announce the Southern Hemisphere's premier conference dedicated to the theme of digital continuity, preservation and long-term public sector information issues. This is an exciting opportunity for all information professionals impacted by the emerging information risk and longevity issues, or those who just wish to find out more. These escalating digital challenges will impact on all of our lives both personally and in our workplaces. Come along to hear what the key issues are, and who is developing answers both globally and locally.The Future Perfect 2010 conference will feature internationally renowned experts from Australasia, North America and Europe presenting on a range of aspects in the digital preservation and information continuity fields.While we have some of the world’s leading digital preservation experts in New Zealand we will also be taking the opportunity to deliver workshops and master-classes. The conference also includes a BarCamp 'unconference' day with a more technical outlook.
http://www.archives.govt.nz/advice/digital-continuity-action-plan/future-perfect-digital-continuity-conference-2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Google Image Swirl image functionality searching
Search interfacesGoogle Labs is trialling Image Swirl which adds an "images related to this one" functionality to their image search in a lovely visual way.
NZ Content on Wikipedia (media)
New Zealand: Digital Forum Goes GLAM on Digital Collaboration
From the Article:
The vice-president of Wikimedia Australia, Liam Wyatt, told the forum the often-criticised comparative rarity of Australia/New Zealand content in Wikipedia can be attributed in part to over-zealous protection of copyright in this part of the world.
Wikipedia/Wikimedia’s open standards dictate that it can’t use anything that cannot be licensed for general reuse. Much New Zealand’s content is more tightly restricted than that, he says.
Wyatt outlined some of the positive collaborations Wikimedia has set up with conventional museums, libraries and archives, which shows an encouraging change of attitude internationally to open licensing of content.
Museums, libraries and art galleries are already primes sites for public social interaction with information. With computing and the internet taking on an ever more personal and social face, the fields are converging in interesting ways.
Angelina Russo, from Swinburne University, Melbourne, researches technology’s role in the design of the public interface of GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) institutions. She had high praise for the colossal squid exhibit at Te Papa, where the conference was held.
Source: Computerworld Australia
From the Article:
The vice-president of Wikimedia Australia, Liam Wyatt, told the forum the often-criticised comparative rarity of Australia/New Zealand content in Wikipedia can be attributed in part to over-zealous protection of copyright in this part of the world.
Wikipedia/Wikimedia’s open standards dictate that it can’t use anything that cannot be licensed for general reuse. Much New Zealand’s content is more tightly restricted than that, he says.
Wyatt outlined some of the positive collaborations Wikimedia has set up with conventional museums, libraries and archives, which shows an encouraging change of attitude internationally to open licensing of content.
Museums, libraries and art galleries are already primes sites for public social interaction with information. With computing and the internet taking on an ever more personal and social face, the fields are converging in interesting ways.
Angelina Russo, from Swinburne University, Melbourne, researches technology’s role in the design of the public interface of GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) institutions. She had high praise for the colossal squid exhibit at Te Papa, where the conference was held.
Source: Computerworld Australia
LIANZA Conference 2010
Linda Geddes is 2010 Conference Convenor. It'll be the centennial conference (first NZ library conference was 26th-28th March 1910) - aim to create a historic event. Video prepared with welcome message from Dunedin Mayor, apparently not realising that librarians can party to rival the Undie 500 delegates. :-)Theme will be "At the Edge - Te MatakÄheru" 28 November - 1 December in Dunedin, at the University of Otago.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Usability testing tool - possibilities...
UsabilityInfomaki: An Open Source, Lightweight Usability Testing Tool describes a tool developed by New York Public Library to spread the usability testing load among visitors to their website - visitors are asked if they want to answer a single question; if not, they're not bothered again; if they do answer it they're given the option to answer another one. Because it's not asking much of an investment in time a lot of people will do it, and then because it's so easy a lot will answer more than one: "In just over seven months of use, it has fielded over 100,000 responses from over 10,000 respondents."
Office of Fil & Literature Classification - newsletter
Newsletters and Lianza
The Office works to develop and maintain relationships with libraries around New Zealand in order to ensure the classification information needs of librarians are being met. In order to do this, the Information Unit regularly corresponds with libraries and distributes information in various ways.
Newsletters
Every 2 months the Office sends out a newsletter to libraries via email. This newsletter highlights current news and issues from the Office relevant to libraries. Recent newsletters have covered the new label posters produced by the Office, box sets of DVDs and labelling of children's books accompanied by DVDs. If you would like to receive this newsletter contact the Information Unit.
December libraries newsletter (pdf v9.0, 282 kb)Classified Books from 1963 to 30 November 2009 (Excel 86 kb)
For archived newsletters look here.
LIANZA
Since 2005 the Office has attended the annual Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa conference. Members of the Information Unit run a stand offering information relevant to librarians, answer questions, and give advice about censorship and classification issues.
The 2009 LIANZA conference at the Christchurch Convention Centre in October was a great success for the Office and we look forward to attending future events. The following information sheets were specifically created for the latest conference and are now available to download as PDFs:
Key Information for Librarians (pdf v9.0, 218 kb)Graphic Novels Information Sheet (pdf v9.0, 217 kb)
You can also download our flowchart about Labelling restricted books, comics, graphic novels and magazines. (PDF, v9.0, 432kb)
The Office works to develop and maintain relationships with libraries around New Zealand in order to ensure the classification information needs of librarians are being met. In order to do this, the Information Unit regularly corresponds with libraries and distributes information in various ways.
Newsletters
Every 2 months the Office sends out a newsletter to libraries via email. This newsletter highlights current news and issues from the Office relevant to libraries. Recent newsletters have covered the new label posters produced by the Office, box sets of DVDs and labelling of children's books accompanied by DVDs. If you would like to receive this newsletter contact the Information Unit.
December libraries newsletter (pdf v9.0, 282 kb)Classified Books from 1963 to 30 November 2009 (Excel 86 kb)
For archived newsletters look here.
LIANZA
Since 2005 the Office has attended the annual Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa conference. Members of the Information Unit run a stand offering information relevant to librarians, answer questions, and give advice about censorship and classification issues.
The 2009 LIANZA conference at the Christchurch Convention Centre in October was a great success for the Office and we look forward to attending future events. The following information sheets were specifically created for the latest conference and are now available to download as PDFs:
Key Information for Librarians (pdf v9.0, 218 kb)Graphic Novels Information Sheet (pdf v9.0, 217 kb)
You can also download our flowchart about Labelling restricted books, comics, graphic novels and magazines. (PDF, v9.0, 432kb)
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