Te Rau Herenga O Aotearoa LIANZA
@lianza.bsky.social
The Library and Information Association of New Zealand
A thriving library and information sector.
A thriving library and information sector.
Do you want your library to be part of the solution in the fight against food waste! Join LIANZA’s Standing Committee on Climate Action and Love Food Hate Waste NZ for a webinar on November 18, 1-2pm.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Do you want your library to be part of the solution in the fight against food waste! Join LIANZA’s Standing Committee on Climate Action and Love Food Hate Waste NZ for a webinar on November 18, 1-2pm.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
This year, LIANZA set up a new standing committee on AI to provide leadership, resources, and advice to guide the sector in engaging with AI confidently, ethically, and effectively.
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
November 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This year, LIANZA set up a new standing committee on AI to provide leadership, resources, and advice to guide the sector in engaging with AI confidently, ethically, and effectively.
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
At LIANZA 2025 Conference we celebrated the 2025 Fellows: Elizabeth Jones, Joan Simpson, Laurinda Thomas and Richy Misilei. And the 2025 Associate Award winners: Dianne Mears, Izzy Zang, Laura Caygill, Trina Schuster, Lois Haddon, Mathew Logan, Melanie Brebnar, Natasha Morris and Rachel Fischer.
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
At LIANZA 2025 Conference we celebrated the 2025 Fellows: Elizabeth Jones, Joan Simpson, Laurinda Thomas and Richy Misilei. And the 2025 Associate Award winners: Dianne Mears, Izzy Zang, Laura Caygill, Trina Schuster, Lois Haddon, Mathew Logan, Melanie Brebnar, Natasha Morris and Rachel Fischer.
LIANZA has launched this standing committee to strengthen sector capability and put people and knowledge at the heart of AI adoption. EOIs close on Friday 12 September 5pm.
More information here:
www.lianza.org.nz/introducing-...
More information here:
www.lianza.org.nz/introducing-...
August 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
LIANZA has launched this standing committee to strengthen sector capability and put people and knowledge at the heart of AI adoption. EOIs close on Friday 12 September 5pm.
More information here:
www.lianza.org.nz/introducing-...
More information here:
www.lianza.org.nz/introducing-...
Each year, during InsideOUT's Out on the Shelves month public libraries across the country are encouraged to create pride-themed displays that showcase and celebrate their rainbow collections.
Congratulations, Masterton District Library.
Read more: www.mstn.govt.nz/council/news...
Congratulations, Masterton District Library.
Read more: www.mstn.govt.nz/council/news...
July 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Each year, during InsideOUT's Out on the Shelves month public libraries across the country are encouraged to create pride-themed displays that showcase and celebrate their rainbow collections.
Congratulations, Masterton District Library.
Read more: www.mstn.govt.nz/council/news...
Congratulations, Masterton District Library.
Read more: www.mstn.govt.nz/council/news...
The latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life is out now.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
June 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life is out now.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
And don't forget this is your chance to join in on LIANZA 2025’s Tales and Tours Day. This event will provide valuable insights into the workings of contemporary heritage, cultural and library and information services in the Wellington area.Check out the tours here: www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
May 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
And don't forget this is your chance to join in on LIANZA 2025’s Tales and Tours Day. This event will provide valuable insights into the workings of contemporary heritage, cultural and library and information services in the Wellington area.Check out the tours here: www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
These may be challenges to events, books, displays, programmes, room usage or resource access.
The register asks you to record information about the challenge and where it occurred, the objection, and the library’s response. Your data is confidential.
The register asks you to record information about the challenge and where it occurred, the objection, and the library’s response. Your data is confidential.
May 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
These may be challenges to events, books, displays, programmes, room usage or resource access.
The register asks you to record information about the challenge and where it occurred, the objection, and the library’s response. Your data is confidential.
The register asks you to record information about the challenge and where it occurred, the objection, and the library’s response. Your data is confidential.
were made on the basis that the work of librarians and library assistants was historically and currently undervalued as it was performed predominantly by women.
Read more here: www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/560...
Image Bernie Hawke and Laura Marshall at PLNZ forum last week.
Read more here: www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/560...
Image Bernie Hawke and Laura Marshall at PLNZ forum last week.
May 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
were made on the basis that the work of librarians and library assistants was historically and currently undervalued as it was performed predominantly by women.
Read more here: www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/560...
Image Bernie Hawke and Laura Marshall at PLNZ forum last week.
Read more here: www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/560...
Image Bernie Hawke and Laura Marshall at PLNZ forum last week.
She is currently completing doctoral research through the University of Otago.
Te Paea will be a keynote speaker at LIANZA 2025 Conference in Wellington September 23-25. Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
Te Paea will be a keynote speaker at LIANZA 2025 Conference in Wellington September 23-25. Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
May 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
She is currently completing doctoral research through the University of Otago.
Te Paea will be a keynote speaker at LIANZA 2025 Conference in Wellington September 23-25. Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
Te Paea will be a keynote speaker at LIANZA 2025 Conference in Wellington September 23-25. Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
she brings deep experience and a strong commitment to embedding mātauranga Māori and Indigenous knowledge systems in the heart of information practice. Early bird registrations open May 19 , more details here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
April 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
she brings deep experience and a strong commitment to embedding mātauranga Māori and Indigenous knowledge systems in the heart of information practice. Early bird registrations open May 19 , more details here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
The article also discusses the award-winning bilingual Vox Books for which Auckland Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai received the LIANZA Te Ropu Whakatau Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai: www.lianza.org.nz/auckland-lib...
April 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The article also discusses the award-winning bilingual Vox Books for which Auckland Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai received the LIANZA Te Ropu Whakatau Joint Letter of Recognition for Bicultural Development Libraries and Te Waka Kerewai: www.lianza.org.nz/auckland-lib...
May 12-16 marks Privacy Week 2025 with a series of free webinars promoting privacy awareness.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
April 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
May 12-16 marks Privacy Week 2025 with a series of free webinars promoting privacy awareness.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
Kate is a highly regarded and award-winning author, as well as a respected and engaging broadcaster, teacher and public speaker.
#Readingforpleasure
#AwhiRito
#NZChildren'sliterature
Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/kate-de-gold...
#Readingforpleasure
#AwhiRito
#NZChildren'sliterature
Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/kate-de-gold...
April 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Kate is a highly regarded and award-winning author, as well as a respected and engaging broadcaster, teacher and public speaker.
#Readingforpleasure
#AwhiRito
#NZChildren'sliterature
Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/kate-de-gold...
#Readingforpleasure
#AwhiRito
#NZChildren'sliterature
Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/kate-de-gold...
Join us on these Tuesdays between 2-3pm. This is your opportunity to join us online to learn about the practical implementation of this library and information workforce capability framework.
Resources here: www.lianza.org.nz/te-totara-wo...
REGISTER HERE: lianza.wildapricot.org/event-6157229
Resources here: www.lianza.org.nz/te-totara-wo...
REGISTER HERE: lianza.wildapricot.org/event-6157229
April 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Join us on these Tuesdays between 2-3pm. This is your opportunity to join us online to learn about the practical implementation of this library and information workforce capability framework.
Resources here: www.lianza.org.nz/te-totara-wo...
REGISTER HERE: lianza.wildapricot.org/event-6157229
Resources here: www.lianza.org.nz/te-totara-wo...
REGISTER HERE: lianza.wildapricot.org/event-6157229
A reminder that the call for proposals for LIANZA 2025 is open and closes on April 11. This is your opportunity to take part in building a strong, effective and connected sector in Aotearoa, across library, information, culture and heritage services.
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A reminder that the call for proposals for LIANZA 2025 is open and closes on April 11. This is your opportunity to take part in building a strong, effective and connected sector in Aotearoa, across library, information, culture and heritage services.
The recipient of a Winston Churchill Memorial grant, Claudine has recently returned from a fact-finding mission overseas.
SLANZA Te Whare Puna Mātauranga a Kura
National Library of New Zealand
#schoollibraries
#schoolsneedlibraries
Read more: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
SLANZA Te Whare Puna Mātauranga a Kura
National Library of New Zealand
#schoollibraries
#schoolsneedlibraries
Read more: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
April 8, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The recipient of a Winston Churchill Memorial grant, Claudine has recently returned from a fact-finding mission overseas.
SLANZA Te Whare Puna Mātauranga a Kura
National Library of New Zealand
#schoollibraries
#schoolsneedlibraries
Read more: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
SLANZA Te Whare Puna Mātauranga a Kura
National Library of New Zealand
#schoollibraries
#schoolsneedlibraries
Read more: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Bernie Hawke and Louise LaHatte provide an update us on the fine-free campaign and we learn about the successful IATUL conference. And lots more!
You can find it here: www.lianza.org.nz/library-life/
You can find it here: www.lianza.org.nz/library-life/
March 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Bernie Hawke and Louise LaHatte provide an update us on the fine-free campaign and we learn about the successful IATUL conference. And lots more!
You can find it here: www.lianza.org.nz/library-life/
You can find it here: www.lianza.org.nz/library-life/
Join us for the LIANZA 2025 Conference - the call for proposals is open. Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
March 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Join us for the LIANZA 2025 Conference - the call for proposals is open. Find out more here www.lianza.org.nz/conference-2...
LIANZA 2025 call for proposals now open.
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Join our proposals webinar for support in writing your conference proposal: www.lianza.org.nz/event/lianza...
- Find out about the proposal process: www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
- Join us as a proposal reviewer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Join our proposals webinar for support in writing your conference proposal: www.lianza.org.nz/event/lianza...
- Find out about the proposal process: www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
- Join us as a proposal reviewer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
LIANZA 2025 call for proposals now open.
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Join our proposals webinar for support in writing your conference proposal: www.lianza.org.nz/event/lianza...
- Find out about the proposal process: www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
- Join us as a proposal reviewer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Join our proposals webinar for support in writing your conference proposal: www.lianza.org.nz/event/lianza...
- Find out about the proposal process: www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
- Join us as a proposal reviewer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Encourage your peers, teams and learning and development kaimahi to take a look at the refreshed Te Tōtara workforce capability page on our website.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
February 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Encourage your peers, teams and learning and development kaimahi to take a look at the refreshed Te Tōtara workforce capability page on our website.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
“It's not okay for people to aim their negative messages at library staff doing their job to ensure inclusive events for their community.
LGBTQ+ people and their families are part of our communities too,” says Ivy Guo, LIANZA President.
LGBTQ+ people and their families are part of our communities too,” says Ivy Guo, LIANZA President.
February 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“It's not okay for people to aim their negative messages at library staff doing their job to ensure inclusive events for their community.
LGBTQ+ people and their families are part of our communities too,” says Ivy Guo, LIANZA President.
LGBTQ+ people and their families are part of our communities too,” says Ivy Guo, LIANZA President.
Auckland Libraries are looking for a Manager Collections and Technical Solutions
Wellington Libraries are looking for a customer services librarian
Find these and other vacancies online here www.lianza.org.nz/vacancies/
Wellington Libraries are looking for a customer services librarian
Find these and other vacancies online here www.lianza.org.nz/vacancies/
February 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Auckland Libraries are looking for a Manager Collections and Technical Solutions
Wellington Libraries are looking for a customer services librarian
Find these and other vacancies online here www.lianza.org.nz/vacancies/
Wellington Libraries are looking for a customer services librarian
Find these and other vacancies online here www.lianza.org.nz/vacancies/
ALA have responded to the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announcement that it is arbitrarily dismissing student and parent complaints arising out of public schools’ documented acts of censorship and discrimination.
February 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
ALA have responded to the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announcement that it is arbitrarily dismissing student and parent complaints arising out of public schools’ documented acts of censorship and discrimination.
It's Safer Internet Day tommorow February 11.
For advice on digital safety check out the resources at Netsafe. Practical tools on areas such as: social media settings, privacy, spotting scams, online shopping and reporting online harm.
Check them out here: netsafe.org.nz
For advice on digital safety check out the resources at Netsafe. Practical tools on areas such as: social media settings, privacy, spotting scams, online shopping and reporting online harm.
Check them out here: netsafe.org.nz
February 10, 2025 at 1:07 AM
It's Safer Internet Day tommorow February 11.
For advice on digital safety check out the resources at Netsafe. Practical tools on areas such as: social media settings, privacy, spotting scams, online shopping and reporting online harm.
Check them out here: netsafe.org.nz
For advice on digital safety check out the resources at Netsafe. Practical tools on areas such as: social media settings, privacy, spotting scams, online shopping and reporting online harm.
Check them out here: netsafe.org.nz