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LIANZA TELSIG Journal Discussion Group - Expression of Interest and Article for BoK Cluster 1

21/1/2020

LIANZA TelSig Journal Discussion group would not go far without the support from many of our amazing colleagues. Below is the roster for the rest of this year. It would be great to get some new people signing up.

The roster includes links of BOK clusters as well as expected dates for articles to be send.

This is not an arduous task, if we all take a turn! For those of you who struggle to find an activity for this BoK in your revalidation journal, this might be the perfect opportunity!

Please email Ivy Guo saying what BoK you would like to cover. Ivy is also happy to respond to any questions.

Ivy Guo, Manager, Resource & Acquisitions, Victoria University of Wellington Library, email: ivy.guo@vuw.ac.nz

Journal discussion groups schedule

BOK CLUSTER 1
Understanding the information environment
For February meeting
Article out during 3rd week January. See below.
Ivy Guo

BOK CLUSTER 2
Understanding information needs, generations and access
For April meeting
Article out during 3rd week March

BOK CLUSTER 3
Understanding information resource and knowledge management
For June meeting
Article out during 3rd week May

BOK CLUSTER 4
Understanding information and communication technologies
For August meeting
Article out during 3rd week July

BOK CLUSTER 5
Understanding management in information organisations
For October meeting
Article out during 3rd week September

BOK CLUSTER 6
Understanding Maori knowledge paradigms
For December meeting
Article out during 3rd week November

BoK Cluster 1 Understanding the Information environment.

Article:

Ashley Roach-Freiman & Joseph Winberry. “Opening Our Minds: Two Early Career Librarians. Two Roundtables. Where To From Here?” Tennessee Libraries 69.2 (2019). Retrieved from: https://www.tnla.org/page/69_2_Roach

Related references:
Code of practice and Professional Codes of Ethics for Librarians

LIANZA Code of Practice. (2017). Retrieved from: https://lianza.org.nz/about/what-we-do/lianza-organisational-publications/
The value of ALA membership. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.ala.org/membership/become-ala-member

Questions:

Do you think the themes from the discussion in Roach-Freiman and Winberry’s article apply to us in NZ and the tertiary library sector?
Are the challenges for early career librarians to get involved in their professional organizations from the article relevant to us?
With more professional staff joining in tertiary libraries, e.g. public relations, marketing, information technology, and more, what’s the attraction to join a library association such as LIANZA?
Is LIANZA practice and its history a part of your library’s induction? Why and why not?

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Australian and New Zealand libraries support equity, diversity and inclusion

13/1/2020

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South Taranaki District Council's Libraries and Cultural Services Manager Cath Sheard, pictured with Christina D’mour said Rainbow storytimes help children, and adults, realize it is the rich diversity of our world which makes it such a wonderful place.

This week, Brisbane Square Library’s Drag Queen Storytime was disrupted by protests. The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa / Te Rau Herenga O Aotearoa (LIANZA) stands by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) in their support of any libraries hosting Drag Queen Storytime.

LIANZA also does not condone online bullying of any kind. Australian and New Zealand libraries support equity, diversity and inclusion, and drag queen story times demonstrate this as well as encourage children to see and accept difference in their communities.

New Zealand has also seen complaints follow children's rainbow story times in Kāpiti and South Taranaki during 2018. Kāpiti Coast District Council spokeswoman Janice McDougall said at the time

Our libraries support inclusivity and diversity, and provide a range of programmes and services for everyone in our community to enjoy.

Netsafe spokesman Martin Cocker said there are laws preventing hate speech and threats. "People need to remember the online space is no different, they are New Zealanders and the New Zealand law applies to them,"

If your library would like to demonstrate solidarity with Australian libraries and widespread support for Drag Queen Storytime in libraries, you can send ALIA photos of your Drag Queen Storytime events, which they will then post on their social media to showcase how libraries embrace inclusivity.

If you have an image to include in this campaign, please send it to media@alia.org.au along with any necessary photographer attributions and let them know if you’d prefer not to have the library named. Images should not show the faces of any children present.

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National Archival and Library Institutions (NALI) Review

7/1/2020

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UPDATE:
LIANZA wrote to the Hon Tracey Martin, Minister of the Department of Internal Affairs and Hon Grant Robertson, Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage in early December, to request an update on the review of the National Archival and Library Institutions (NALI).

The NALI review sought feedback from the archival and library sector in July and August 2018 and the consultation period closed on 19 August 2018. Members of the library sector made submissions and attended stakeholder engagement events around the country. Recommendations on the future of the three institutions were expected to go to Cabinet in the first half of 2019.

LIANZA advised the Ministers that there has been a clear message from our stakeholders that both the National Library of New Zealand and Archives NZ are unable to fulfill their statutory obligations in the current arrangement, that the library and information sector are very interested in the outcome of NALI and asked for an update.

The ministerial response to this request was received prior to the Christmas break. Minister Martin reiterated the Government’s commitment to the National Library of New Zealand and Archives NZ. She stated that the Government agrees with stakeholders views that the status quo institutional arrangements need to change. However, Minister Martin highlighted that the final form of the institutions must be made ‘in step with wider state sector reforms’.

The Public Service Bill, which includes provisions for public sector agencies, was introduced to Parliament in late November, and submissions close on January 31. Minster Martin stated that the review will continue to engage with stakeholders and that the work is a priority. The first stage of the review was funded in Budget 2019 and the next stages in the review are currently being finalised, however Minister Martin clarified that ‘in this context we are yet to make progress on the issue of institutional form … we continue to explore other possibilities to enhance the mana and status of the institutions’.

Minister Martin also commented that they are pleased to see National Library of New Zealand and Archives NZ working more closely with Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision.

If more stakeholder consultation is planned as part of the NALI review, LIANZA will advise its members and also make further submissions.

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Libraries and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

7/1/2020

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If your library supporting the #SDGs you can submit a proposal for the ⁦‪@IFLA⁩ Asia Oceania session at #WLIC2020 being held in Dublin this August. The theme is: "Sharing our stories: libraries in Asia and Oceania supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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You can read about the work being done at the University of Auckland which lead to its Number One ranking in the recent Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings which measure how well educational institutions are delivering on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

University of Auckland Director of Planning Pamela Moss and Senior Planning Analyst Dr Jingwen Mu say that the university's number one ranking in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings was a huge boost for the university and recognition of the positive work being done through teaching and research.
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Learn about a move by the University of Otago to reach sustainability targets by moving to a disposable cup-free campus.

Otago will be the first University in New Zealand to go disposable cup-free when every café on the Dunedin campus stops stocking single use cups from 1 January.

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We also recently wrote an update on libraries and SDGs that looked at the People’s Report in which you can read the case studies included in the final People’s Report from Auckland Library, Waimakariri Library and Counties Manukau Health Library.

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And now for some good news...

6/1/2020

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Public libraries abolishing fines

Some New Zealand public libraries have abolished fines and others are reviewing their fines strategy. Here are two recent posts from the UK and USA about experiences in abolishing fines. Abolishing fines: UK status and A year after Denver Public Library ended late fees, patrons — and their books — are returning

Importance of libraries

There have been lots of posts over the holiday season reiterating the importance of libraries.
Here are some to bolster you up, as the new working year begins:

The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade — #82 . Libraries haven’t gone away — they’re still frequently visited, despite dramatic drops in public funding. More and more public libraries have started eliminating fines too because libraries, unlike Techcrunch writers, do care to alleviate inequality. READ MORE >

New-age librarians embrace new technologies to accommodate growing communities needs. For Australian children the library used to be a wonderful, magical place full of adventures, books, and the ever-lingering stern-faced librarian. But libraries are evolving, and so is the job of the librarian. READ MORE >

America Has a Digital Skills Gap. Libraries Can Help Fix It. The tools of the digital age—computers, the internet, online training programs—are sometimes branded as a threat to the public library’s relevance. READ MORE >

Thank you to ... the librarian who saved my life before I knew it needed saving. Kerry Hudson remembers the librarian who was always a kind, constant, gentle presence. READ MORE >

But, Nobody Uses Libraries Anymore!! Except more people visit their library than attend the NFL, NHL, NBA, Nascar, or the movie theater COMBINED. READ MORE >

Advocacy, an essential tool in helping teachers understand why they need school librarians. READ MORE >

Libraries in Australia booming in digital age. They are experiencing a renaissance after major makeovers and adapting to technology. READ MORE >

Libraries Are Even More Important to Contemporary Community Than We Thought. And They Should Be Funded Accordingly. READ MORE >

Shelf Love: Several Fascinating Facts About Libraries. Libraries. READ MORE >

How libraries change lives | Ciara Eastell | TEDxExeter

Hear from Next Library Satellite 2020 keynote Ciara Eastell about how libraries change lives.
Start planning your trip to Next Library Satellite in October to catch her next inspirational keynote.

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Australian Wildfires: What we can do

6/1/2020

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Support from LIANZA

LIANZA has made an offer of support to the Australian Library and Information Assn (ALIA) – perhaps to provide billets for exhausted staff or to volunteer time to assist re-opening libraries.

Sue McKerracher, ALIA has replied to say there are no reports of public libraries being lost but there are schools impacted. We will stay in touch over the months to come. ALIA have shared LIANZA's interest and concern with their public library network.

Wildlife Support

New Zealand libraries have the opportunity to assist efforts to care for injured Australian wildlife by acting as venues for the many sewing/crochet/knitting bees being arranged by people around New Zealand who making bat wraps, kangaroo pouches and other items requested by wildlife carers in Australia.

EDIT - DUE TO A HUGE RESPONSE THIS PROJECT IS ON HOLD

One of the suggestions from Australia is that if people wish to keep crafting while they assess the current situation, that crafters can make toys in the shape of any Australian animal and hold an event, a coffee morning, fete etc and sell them off. Charities where the money can be donated will be listed in the next update.

This is an example of what is being sewn. NB: A baby bat goes in the place of the teddy!

Other ways to help

Read this list published in the NZ Herald on the Australian bushfires: Ten ways Kiwis can help.
ALIA New Grads have tweeted a list of books from Yarra Yarra Plenty Libraries who have curated a list of books that may help young people with fears & anxieties around the bushfire crisis in Australia - books on understanding fires, other difficult situations & how to deal with their feelings:
Books about dealing with disaster for children - Yarra Plenty Regional Library
If your children, or children in your library, are worried about the orange skies in New Zealand caused by the Australian bush fires then Dr Michelle Dickinson has made a video to show you how to explain the science to them really simply at home. This may of use to librarians out there with curious children and teenagers!

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LIANZA TELSIG Journal Discussion Group - Expression of Interest and Article for BoK Cluster 1

Journal discussion groups schedule

Australian and New Zealand libraries support equity, diversity and inclusion

National Archival and Library Institutions (NALI) Review

Libraries and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

And now for some good news...

Public libraries abolishing fines

Importance of libraries

How libraries change lives | Ciara Eastell | TEDxExeter

Australian Wildfires: What we can do

Support from LIANZA

Wildlife Support

Other ways to help

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