Library Life

Kia ora koutou

In this issue of Library Life we farewell the outgoing National Librarian, Bill Macnaught, and wish him well in his retirement. Read about his career highlights and retirement plans. As a final wrap for our 110th birthday year, we trace the history of the LIANZA President’s pounamu and its travels. Do you know our taonga has a name and has travelled all over the world?

We also celebrate the launch of a new website for the Pacific Virtual Museum project, which connects Pacific cultural heritage collections; and we delve into the world of memes and ephemera in COVID collecting.

We Are LIANZA features Winston Roberts - he shares his rich career history with us, including his work with International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Along those lines, Have you ever wondered what’s involved with working with IFLA? Meet Janet Fletcher, who is on the IFLA Library Buildings and Equipment Section and find out more. Meet our latest interviewees in our regular profiles, Student Focus and Career Pathways. And, of course, we have all our regular columns.

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

Nāku noa nā,
The LIANZA Office

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