Library science

The Australian Library Journal: Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association - Volume 59 No. 4 November 2010
 

As the professional body for the library and information services (LIS) sector, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) exists to support the LIS profession. This is why we are excited to launch the Professional Pathways initiative, to ensure we have a diverse, skilled, valued and supported LIS workforce delivering quality library and information services that anticipate and meet the needs of the population.
 

Each year the ALIA community recognises excellence in professional practice and research within the field of library and information management. When applying for a research grant, applicants must read the ethics guide and consider whether an ethics application is necessary for their proposed research.

Each year the ALIA community recognises excellence in professional practice and research within the field of library and information management. When applying for a research grant, applicants must read the ethics guide and consider whether an ethics application is necessary for their proposed research.

INCITE: The magazine for library and information professionals - March/April 2021 Volume 42 Issue 2
 

This document outlines:

• Why LIS research matters
• How ALIA supports research
• How ALIA underpins creates, disseminates and promotes LIS research
• Priority outcomes

Article by Mary Coe AALIA & Rebecca Muir AALIA from INCITE January/February 2021 Volume 42 Issue 1 - Qualifications.
 
This article discusses the challenges and rewards of undertaking part-time doctoral research whilst working full-time as an information professional.

Across the next few years the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is undertaking its boldly ambitious initiative to strengthen the profession, increase diversity and help create a future-ready workforce named 'Professional Pathways'.
 
On 30 November 2020, ALIA released the Professional Pathways plan for the future of the library and Information profession, as the culmination of consultations across the sector over the past year, with close to 450 active participants. This document provides a detailed outline of the initiative.

This document outlines the foundation knowledge required by an entry-level graduate employed in the library and information sector. 
 
This document replaces "The library and information sector: core knowledge, skills and attributes (2014)".

This submission from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) responds to the Australian Research Council (ARC) on the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Initiative Consultation Paper.