Every year LIANZA recognises the contributions made to the library and information profession by celebrating achievements through the LIANZA Professional Recognition Awards. These awards have celebrated the success of hard-working library and information professionals in Aotearoa since 1955.
This year’s awards include the professional excellence award to Sana Saleem, an Associateship award to Hana Whaanga and the Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development to Auckland Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai.
This year’s awards include the professional excellence award to Sana Saleem, an Associateship award to Hana Whaanga and the Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development to Auckland Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai.
SANA SALEEM PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
Sana Saleem receives the LIANZA Award of Professional Excellence. The award is presented in recognition and celebration of Sana’s long-standing commitment to Pacific communities and students at Unitec.
Sana exemplifies outstanding leadership in her representative role with the LIANZA Pasifika Information Management Network (PIMN) and has worked with the PIMN leadership to review strategic goals and vision, as part of her wider engagement with Pacific communities.
Sana has also made an inspiring commitment to her own outreach and engagement activities, making herself available to support all Pacific learners at Unitec, at times places and ways that best complement learner needs. Her ability to forge and nurture ongoing relationships is commendable and deeply appreciated by the students and staff with whom she partners and connects.
Sana’s efforts to raise the profile of librarianship and library services for Pacific peoples are also noteworthy. She is featured on the Careers NZ website, on a career pathway interview with LIANZA, and in a promotional video to raise awareness about the LIANZA SLANZA Tertiary Grants initiative for library and information study.
Sana is always ready to step up to any challenge, and share back for the benefit of all, when opportunities come her way. Her dedication, service and commitment are significant, valued and appreciated.
Sana Saleem receives the LIANZA Award of Professional Excellence. The award is presented in recognition and celebration of Sana’s long-standing commitment to Pacific communities and students at Unitec.
Sana exemplifies outstanding leadership in her representative role with the LIANZA Pasifika Information Management Network (PIMN) and has worked with the PIMN leadership to review strategic goals and vision, as part of her wider engagement with Pacific communities.
Sana has also made an inspiring commitment to her own outreach and engagement activities, making herself available to support all Pacific learners at Unitec, at times places and ways that best complement learner needs. Her ability to forge and nurture ongoing relationships is commendable and deeply appreciated by the students and staff with whom she partners and connects.
Sana’s efforts to raise the profile of librarianship and library services for Pacific peoples are also noteworthy. She is featured on the Careers NZ website, on a career pathway interview with LIANZA, and in a promotional video to raise awareness about the LIANZA SLANZA Tertiary Grants initiative for library and information study.
Sana is always ready to step up to any challenge, and share back for the benefit of all, when opportunities come her way. Her dedication, service and commitment are significant, valued and appreciated.
HANA WHAANGA IS AWARDED A LIANZA ASSOCIATESHIP
Hana’s career to date has encompassed special, university and public libraries. She has been and
is an ongoing contributing member of LIANZA.
Hana has researched, partnered with others, published and presented papers to the library community. She has been the editor of Library Life magazine developing it into vibrant monthly pānui, publishing content that was appealing and useful to the whole library sector.
She holds and supports professional registration demonstrating commitment to currency of relevant bodies of knowledge related to her career to date.
Hana successfully undertook the Kōtuku Emerging Leader’s programme. ‘Get things done’ and ‘see it through’ are identified leadership skills that Hana demonstrates.
In her current role, as Learning and Discovery Librarian at Hastings District Libraries, she undertakes collection management, and plans, develops and delivers programming and events for under 5-year-olds and their whānau.
A notable success has been establishing the international StoryWalk© programme in Hastings and sharing the concept with colleagues in Aotearoa. Story books are installed outdoors in parks and along walkways engaging whānau in movement and literacy development and involves partnering with publishers and other local government teams. Hana undertakes the design, planning and delivery of these activities which have become a regularly funded activity with ongoing positive literacy outcomes.
Hana has recently been elected to LIANZA’s national council, demonstrating her future commitment to make significant contributions to the organisation and her regional community.
Hana’s career to date has encompassed special, university and public libraries. She has been and
is an ongoing contributing member of LIANZA.
Hana has researched, partnered with others, published and presented papers to the library community. She has been the editor of Library Life magazine developing it into vibrant monthly pānui, publishing content that was appealing and useful to the whole library sector.
She holds and supports professional registration demonstrating commitment to currency of relevant bodies of knowledge related to her career to date.
Hana successfully undertook the Kōtuku Emerging Leader’s programme. ‘Get things done’ and ‘see it through’ are identified leadership skills that Hana demonstrates.
In her current role, as Learning and Discovery Librarian at Hastings District Libraries, she undertakes collection management, and plans, develops and delivers programming and events for under 5-year-olds and their whānau.
A notable success has been establishing the international StoryWalk© programme in Hastings and sharing the concept with colleagues in Aotearoa. Story books are installed outdoors in parks and along walkways engaging whānau in movement and literacy development and involves partnering with publishers and other local government teams. Hana undertakes the design, planning and delivery of these activities which have become a regularly funded activity with ongoing positive literacy outcomes.
Hana has recently been elected to LIANZA’s national council, demonstrating her future commitment to make significant contributions to the organisation and her regional community.
JOINT LETTER OF RECOGNITION FOR BICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT TO AUCKLAND LIBRARIES AND TE WAKA KEREWAI
LIANZA and Te Rōpū Whakahau are pleased to present the Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development to Auckland Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai. The award is presented for the development and introduction of bilingual VOX books in Te Reo Māori and English.
The Credentials Committee was impressed by this example of libraries thinking internationally to meet the needs of the community, and the level of staff input and wider team involvement.
There are significant complexities working with an international publisher and managing ongoing engagement. This required the project team to exercise influence, negotiation skills, and relationship building.
The Committee noted the work involved developing a translation into language suitable for children and the uniqueness of having a physical book in Te Reo Māori and English with Te Reo also immediately available to listen to.
Bilingual VOX books is a ‘world first.’ This was highlighted through an excellent interview with Raniera Kingi on the VOX Books project, which was screened on Te Ao Māori News. This showcased the project and also promoted the wider role of public libraries.
Congratulations to Auckland Council Libraries for continuing to develop ways to meet the diverse needs of their community and responding to literacy opportunities
LIANZA and Te Rōpū Whakahau are pleased to present the Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development to Auckland Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai. The award is presented for the development and introduction of bilingual VOX books in Te Reo Māori and English.
The Credentials Committee was impressed by this example of libraries thinking internationally to meet the needs of the community, and the level of staff input and wider team involvement.
There are significant complexities working with an international publisher and managing ongoing engagement. This required the project team to exercise influence, negotiation skills, and relationship building.
The Committee noted the work involved developing a translation into language suitable for children and the uniqueness of having a physical book in Te Reo Māori and English with Te Reo also immediately available to listen to.
Bilingual VOX books is a ‘world first.’ This was highlighted through an excellent interview with Raniera Kingi on the VOX Books project, which was screened on Te Ao Māori News. This showcased the project and also promoted the wider role of public libraries.
Congratulations to Auckland Council Libraries for continuing to develop ways to meet the diverse needs of their community and responding to literacy opportunities
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