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 also don’t forget to check out all the ALIA Special Interest groups.
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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Annual WALT Dinner
On Tuesday the 28th July, 4 ALIA West Committee members celebrated with WALT for the Annual Library Technicians Day. Over 20 of us enjoyed the company and food at the Bayswater Hotel, talking all things tech (not really) and as usual solved the problems of the world...
F A Sharr Award Winner – Darby Bond Brown
Libraries Can't Serve Communities They Don't Know On the 2nd July, I had the honour and privilege of receiving the F.A. Sharr Award for the potential for significant contributions to the library field in WA. I was asked to identify the biggest issue facing Australian...
Announcing the 2025 F A Sharr Award Winner
On Thursday night, the 2nd of July, the State Library Board Awards Night was held at the State Library of Western Australia. It was also the night where ALIA West welcomed our newest F A Sharr Award winner (2025) - Darby Bond Brown. Her passionate talk titled...
Events
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.
ALIAWest Presents ‘The Value of Us’ Conference
Registration open at: https://www.alia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=WEST0926A 🌟 Join Us at 2026’s Premier GLAMR Conference in Western Australia! 🌟 The Value of Us is a celebration of collective impact. In a time of rapid change, this conference brings people together...
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.
ALIA West Annual Quiz Night
🌟 Mark your calendars! 🌟 Join us for a night of fun and trivia at the #ALIAWest Quiz Night on the 12th November 2026. Test your knowledge, win prizes, and support the F A Sharr Award. Teams of 6 Don't miss out! #QuizNight #TriviaFun #Savethedate