Library Life

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In this issue of Library Life, we interview our brand-new National Librarian and LIANZA Immediate Past President, Rachel Esson about her plans for the future in the National Library. We celebrate the 15th-anniversary of the incredible, librarian-powered, AnyQuestions service for students and we find out more about the UNESCO Memory of the World programme, which is shining a light on some of the wonderful archive and library collections we have here in Aotearoa.

Louise LaHatte weighs in on Trump becoming a digital ‘unperson’ in the Viewpoint; we profile Mark Hughes, who has been hugely committed to his sector and LIANZA Murihiku, in We Are LIANZA. In our latest Meet the IFLA team column we hear from Sabine Weber-Beard, who says, “If you enjoy sharing experiences, working with other people, love other cultures and don’t mind middle-of-the-night meetings then this is for you.”

Helen Heath, LIANZA Communications Advisor says, "I am sad to say that this is my last issue as Library Life Editor. I am moving on to a new role with the National Library. I am pleased to be staying in library land and hope to still be in contact with many of you. "

You may not know that the LIANZA office is very small, there are only three of us working with our amazing team of volunteers. Of course, LIANZA members are LIANZA – they are the driving force behind what LIANZA accomplishes. We are always happy to hear from readers, so let us know if you have any feedback, suggestions or news to share. Check our publication calendar for content deadlines or email helen@lianza.org.nz

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