ALIA West
ALIA West is your gateway to professional development and networking opportunities in Western Australia’s library community. Through initiatives like the F A Sharr Award and collaborative projects, we empower members to excel in their careers while promoting excellence in librarianship. Our social and networking program fosters connections across the region, facilitating the exchange of ideas and supporting grassroots recruitment efforts.
Join ALIAWest to access valuable resources, participate in industry events, and connect with like-minded professionals passionate about shaping the future of libraries.
Library Technicians will find additional resources and connections in the Western Australian Library Technicians group and those entering the profession are always encouraged to join the Students and New Graduates group.
Happy ALIA West Members. Perth, WA. ~ Photo by ALIAWest.
ALIA membership
Anyone can get involved with ALIA West. ALIA membership is encouraged but not required. Find out more about the benefits of ALIA membership below.
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Connect, Create, Collaborate 2025
ALIAWest is pleased to present Connect, Create, Collaborate which brings together professionals and emerging practitioners to showcase lifelong partnerships and innovations across cultural institutions in Western Australia. When Friday, 19 September 20259:00 am -...
You Can Take the Librarian Out of the Kids’ Library… …but you can’t take the kid out of the librarian
(Image credit: https://slwa.wa.gov.au/) A few weeks ago, something incredible happened: I was honoured to receive the FA Sharr Award - a recognition given to early career library professionals in WA. I won it for speaking on a topic I care deeply about: how graphic...
Thank you all for my F A Sharr Award year!
I would like to take a moment to share something about my amazing year that wouldn’t has been possible without winning the F A Sharr Award. I am filled with gratitude for the positive impact it has had on my journey. This year has been full of growth, challenges,...
Events
Connect, Create & Collaborate
Event Description A day celebrating lifelong partnerships and innovations across cultural institutions. Our theme highlights the transformative power of working together across disciplines using new or existing relationships and technologies, to shape the future of...
Quiz Night
Save the date Our annual ALIAWest Quiz night has a date. Get your teams ready for an amazing night out with friends, lots of laughs and amazing prizes. Save the 13th of November to your calendar and come back soon for more details.