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Library Life - Te Rau Ora | IN THIS ISSUE 13 - 7 - 2011

President's Blog

Kia ora koutou katoa

My first day as President (1st July) turned out to be an interesting day with a sudden request for a TV interview where I was able to state LIANZA's affirmation of the principle of intellectual freedom and people's right to use their own judgement about material they wish to read or not (LIANZA 2002 statement). It certainly sparked email comment from library users.

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Library Tour Of Te Upoko A Te Ika A Maui

During the latter part of June, in my final days as LIANZA President, I was very fortunate to visit five libraries in Te Upoko O Te Ika A Maui Region.  With Alli Smith, LIANZA’s Executive Director as my “minder”, our trip started at the Parliamentary Library. Following a tour of this wonderful building by Moira Fraser, I gave an update for staff on LIANZA’s current activities and recent achievements as well as providing a snapshot of our experiences at Christchurch City Libraries post the earthquakes. Next stop was Upper Hutt City Library to meet with Debbie Duncan and the team. We saw what they have achieved with the successful building renovation and expansion and their RFID system in full swing.

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DDC 23 Is Now Available

 

LIANZA Activity and News

Register Now for LIANZA Conference 2011

LIANZA 2011 Awards

Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Regulations

IFLA Invites LIANZA To Present On Disaster Recovery

Library Association welcomes Labour’s positive stance on Free Public Libraries

Keep libraries free, says Labour

LIANZA Conference 2011 - 3rd Keynote Announcement

LIANZA Communications Plan now available

Win a trip to VALA2012 courtesy of 3M

Feature Articles

Sally Pewhairangi
Become a BoK Star

Pam Jones
Maori Language Week Celebration

Claire Stent
Making Do With Less: Helpful Software For Current Awareness

Robert Baigent
The Fearless (AnyQuestions) Librarian

Heritage Māori Manuscripts Acknowledged By UNESCO Memory Of The World Programme

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