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...
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...
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...
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...
On the 28th April three members of the ALIAWest Committee were able to do a tour of the new Edith Cowan University City Campus Library. As the campus only opened in February, it was all new and exciting! Located in Yagan Square, above the Bus Port...