From the Editor...

Wariness and weariness is my topic of discussion this week. Oh and sharing the link love on HarperCollins...

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LIANZA Activity

Keep up to date with what's going on with our colleagues in Christchurch

Watch an interview with Penny Carnaby

Looking for a mentor? Check out the professional registration scheme’s list of mentors here.

Don’t forget! Awards (and financial assistance) are still available for 2011 - a reminder from Carolyn Robertson, LIANZA’s president

Feature Articles

Sally Pewhairangi
Who are your top 10 borrowers?

Sean the Storyteller
The Elephant in the room

Karyn Kos
Penny Carnaby

Of interest from the internets

Don’t forget - it’s NZ Book Month!
I witnessed a Margaret Mahy collection, “The Word Witch” being given by a grandmother to her granddaughter in the weekend. It’s great to see NZ’ers supporting their community by buying local. This can also go for food, clothing and business as well - go community!

Have a look at these favourite book lists the folk at NZ book month have compiled, all nicely categorised. http://www.nzbookmonth.co.nz/find-a-book_page24.html

Remember that library student network that I told you all about last week - LISNing? Well here it is finally! http://librarystudent.ning.com/ I do apologise for my tardiness in getting it to you.

A final giggle

Since being introduced to this british TV series last year, I have become a little obsessed with it and tend to pester my colleagues about watching it. Now I’d like to share that obsession with my wider network of colleagues through LIANZA just because I can. May I introduce you to,
“The IT Crowd” and their take on Facebook