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.
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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Library Carpentry Taster
We are happy to share the success of our recent event, ALIAWest Library Carpentry Taster. Held on 17th August at TL Robertson Library, Curtin University, this gathering exceeded all expectations, drawing a full house of attendees. A Packed House The event began with...
Trends, Challenges & Triumphs
Event Wrap-Up: ALIAwest "Trends, Challenges & Triumphs" The recent ALIAwest event, "Trends, Challenges & Triumphs," held at The Lantern, Curtin University Library, was a remarkable gathering of library professionals who shared their insights on the current...
Introducing our FA Sharr Winner for 2022!
It was the WA library world's night of nights - the Library Board Awards were held on Thursday July 20th at the State Library of Western Australia. This year, the awards were held in the library's beautiful theatre. The ALIA West team were ready and waiting to...
Events
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 too. Save to your calendar and come back soon for more details.
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.