by Nicola Carson | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
On 17–18 September 2026, the State Library of Western Australia became a vibrant meeting place for GLAMR professionals from across the state, the nation, and even beyond our borders. ALIAWest’s two‑day conference, The Value of Us, brought together librarians,...
by Nicola Carson | Sep 9, 2026 | Awards, networking
Members of ALIA West staffed the Popcorn Stall at the recent Bunnings Cannington Father Day Community Evening… While it was a quiet evening (with people heading to the Dockers/Hawks match at Optus Stadium and the inclement weather) we still managed to stamp...
by Nicola Carson | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, WA Library Technicians Group, WALT
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...
by Nicola Carson | Jul 15, 2026 | F A Sharr Award, Sharr Award, State Library of WA, Uncategorized
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...
by Nicola Carson | Jul 4, 2026 | F A Sharr Award, Membership Pins, Sharr Award, Silver Pins, SLWA, Uncategorized, WALT
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...
