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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WASLA Event
On the 15th November ALIAWest was proud to host members of the WA School Library Association at the TL Robertson Library at Curtin University. Committee members Monique and Nicola provided tours of the Library (reopened in 2023 after a complete internal refurbishment)...
Quiz Night Fun….
ALIAWest held our annual Quiz night on the 13th November to raise funds for the F A Sharr Award. It was an eventful night with engaged participants and our own favourite Quiz Master Kael Driscoll. With 5 rounds it was a neck to neck race to end with with only a few...
ALIA West – Community Engagement @Bunnings
Thursday evening (30th October) saw Lori and myself heading to Bunnings Cannington to help with their Halloween Evening. This time we were manning the Kids Craft Stall, which saw lots of families stop by to get a stamp on their prize card and for the kids to decorate...
Events
Special Committee Meeting
In Person at the Royal on the Waterfront.Brainstorming session for 2026 Conference
Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month; February to November. Join online on Zoom or in person usually at the State Library of Western Australia.
ALIA West Library Carpentry Workshop Day
🔧📚 Join Us for a Library Carpentry Workshop! 📚🔧 Are you ready to boost your data and digital skills in a friendly, hands-on environment?We’re excited to host a Library Carpentry Workshop designed specifically for people working in libraries, archives, museums, and the...
F A Sharr Award 2025
The F A Sharr Award is named after Francis Aubie (Ali) Sharr, State Librarian in Western Australia from 1953 to 1976, in recognition of his contribution to libraries and librarianship in Western Australia and to the profession more broadly. The award is presented to a...
Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month; February to November. Join online on Zoom or in person usually at the State Library of Western Australia.
Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month; February to November. Join online on Zoom or in person usually at the State Library of Western Australia.
Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month; February to November. Join online on Zoom or in person usually at the State Library of Western Australia.
Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month; February to November. Join online on Zoom or in person usually at the State Library of Western Australia.
Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month; February to November. Join online on Zoom or in person usually at the State Library of Western Australia.
Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month; February to November. Join online on Zoom or in person usually at the State Library of Western Australia.