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-...

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.

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LIANZA’s incoming president, Mark Crookston, introduces his vision for LIANZA, and we learn about GNS Science Library and Waimakiriri Libraries' dementia-friendly programme. Read it here:https://www.lianza.org.nz/library-life/

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.

Check out the FAQ sheet if you have any questions. Take a look at the register here: www.lianza.org.nz/report-your-...

LIANZA has set up a register so every library in Aotearoa can record their challenge so we have the data we need to respond to challenge trends.

LIANZA encourages library and information kaimahi to take a look at the Library Challenges Register.

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.

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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...

testament to her commitment to the profession both here and internationally. See the results here: www.ifla.org/election-res...

A LIANZA Fellow and Honorary Fellow of Te Rōpū Whakahau, Te Paea holds a Bachelor of Library and Information Studies and an MBA with Distinction.

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...

Paringatai (Waikato, Ngāti Porou), a passionate advocate for libraries as spaces of connection, cultural resilience, and collective stewardship. With a career spanning academic libraries, national institutions, and global leadership roles,