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To Busan and Beyond: Reflections from IFLA 2026 World Library and Information Congress

Kirra Webb — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:42:15 +0000

Attending the IFLA 2026 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Busan, South Korea was an incredible professional and cultural experience. As a conference grantee, it was both an honour and a privilege to participate in this global gathering of library professionals and connect with colleagues from around the world.

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Twinkl Australia: Future-Ready Libraries Start Here

Twinkl Australia — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:06:27 +0000

As technology continues to transform education and the workplace, the role of librarians has never been more important. Libraries are uniquely positioned to equip children and young people with the knowledge, confidence and curiosity needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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Outreach: Working as a Library Volunteer in Papua New Guinea

Michael Slater — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:10:46 +0000

As I sit on the grass during a sunny Monday lunch break, munching on a baked sweet potato, a ripe avocado falls from towering branches above and lands next to me. And I think, “I was doing storytimes at Port Melbourne a year ago. How on earth did I get here?”

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Changing Course, Staying True: AEBPLI’s Next Chapter

Kathryn Ritchie — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:22:08 +0000

librarians who support clinical evidence-based practice, the Australasian Evidence-Based Practice Librarians' Institute (AEBPLI) is reinventing itself to remain relevant.

On 22 October, AEBPLI will be delivered entirely online, transforming its long-standing one-week intensive into a six-week synchronous and asynchronous program. Participants will meet online each week for 3-hour interactive sessions, complemented by self-paced learning designed to fit around busy professional lives.

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Reframing the Profession: The Updated HLA Competencies

Gemma Siemensma — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:53:18 +0000

Health Libraries Australia (HLA) has released its updated Competencies for Health Librarians and Health Library Technicians (2026) - a contemporary and future-oriented framework that reflects the expanding scope, complexity, and impact of health librarianship in Australia.

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Reflections on the ALIA Mentoring Program

Jacinta Ward — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:05:51 +0000

Thinking about applying for the ALIA Mentoring Scheme? In this reflective piece, mentee Jacinta Ward and mentor Martin Payne share their experiences of the program, exploring the value of a well-matched mentoring relationship, the insights gained through strategic conversations, and the lasting professional connections that can emerge along the way.

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Professional development at QUT library

Sal Kleine — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:29:22 +0000

Introduction New technologies, evolving client behaviours, and changing information practices continue to redefine the role of libraries. Library and information professionals must seek to expand their skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality services that meet the developing needs of clients and communities (Australian Library and Information Association [ALIA], 2025). Professional development (PD) helps library staff… Read More »

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Laurie Atkinson

Laurie Atkinson — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:41:00 +0000

Originally published in INCITE Magazine Volume 45, Issue 3 In this edition of Library Stories, we hear from Laurie Atkinson, Director, Law Library of Victoria and Supreme Court Librarian. Laurie talks to us about how she found her way into LIS, her time in government and law libraries, her approach to leadership and much more. … Read More »

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