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2/10/2026

Celebrating Excellence: Meet the 2026 SALIAs Finalists

ALIA SA is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 South Australian Library and Information Awards (SALIAs).

23/09/2026

Public Libraries Statistical Report 2024-25 Now Available

Newly released Australian Public Libraries Statistical Report 2024–25 reveals growing use of public libraries across Australia.

21/09/2026

ALIA and ACSL disappointed by decision to discontinue teacher librarian roles

Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle has made the decision to proceed with changes that will see teacher librarian roles discontinued across affected schools in the Diocese.

9/09/2026

ALIA Statement: School Libraries Could Address Poor PISA Scores

The latest results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), released yesterday, show that the long-term decline in reading performance is continuing.

ALIA Membership

Become a member of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and open the door to a world of opportunities in the library and information sector.

There are three membership categories; personal, institutional and corporate. In any category, you'll gain access to an extensive network of like-minded professionals, providing valuable opportunities to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate.

You will also be supporting ALIA’s advocacy work to promote the essential role libraries play in society. Together we work to advance library and information services for a thriving democracy.

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Upcoming events

ALIA VIC - Discussion Panel: Judging a Book By Its Cover

ALIA VIC - Discussion Panel: Judging a Book By Its Cover

A conversation about book illustration and design with three Victorian author-illustrators.

October 18 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm AEDT

Location: PRAHRAN

Registration closing in 2 day/s

ALIA NSW Library Excellence Awards Webinar

ALIA NSW Library Excellence Awards Webinar

Webinar where you will hear from 3 of the shortlisted nominees from the 2025 ALIA NSW Excellence Award finalists and winner

October 21 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm AEDT

Location: Online

Registration closing in 6 day/s

ALIA VIC - Discussion Panel: Judging a Book By Its Cover

October 18 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm AEDT

Location: PRAHRAN

Registration closing in 2 day/s

ALIA NSW Library Excellence Awards Webinar

October 21 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm AEDT

Location: Online

Registration closing in 6 day/s

ALIA EIM CoP#5: Signal in the Noise: What Libraries Can Teach Us About Leading in AI

October 22 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm AEDT

Location: Online

Registration closing in 7 day/s

Ask Me - October 2026

October 27 - November 23

Location: Online

Registration closing in 4 day/s

Library Technician Symposium 2026

October 27 11:00 am - 5:00 pm AEDT

Location: Virtual

RSVP Date: 22-October-2026

Professional development

ALIA Continuing Professional Development

ALIA PD Scheme | for all ALIA personal professional members | questions? contact [email protected] or call 1800 020 071

 

CPD Digest

A monthly enewsletter which features many learning experiences for ALIA personal members who are participating in the ALIA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. Each issue features free at your desk learning opportunities that can be logged and reflected on for CPD hours.

 

ALIA Training

Ready to learn new skills and advance your career? ALIA Training brings world-class education offerings to you. Specifically made for the Australian library and information sector, ALIA Training has a course to suit any stage of your career journey.

 

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