social networking

Just wanted to post these figures from the Herald on Sunday.
Facebook 175 million members, Bebo 40 million, My space 100 million, Flickr 44 million visitors per month, LinkedIn 35 million, Plaxo 20 million, Cafemom 1 million, Blogs 200 million, Yammer 20 000 companies, Twitter with 10 million members the new big thing? If you like talking about yourself 24/7 and want the world to know how you like your coffee.

We're moving!!!!!

Due to the sad number of authors allowed on blogger (100) - okay so I didn't notice that :) - or maybe it is new? Anyway, we are soon to be moving to Ning... I've created a page http://librarystudent.ning.com/ however the name is a bit boring so I'm opening it up to our members on a new name for our site. Please comment your suggestion, then I will run a poll.
See you on the other side!
Kirsten

NZLLA Symposium Scholarship 2009

The NZLLA National Executive welcomes applications for Scholarships to attend the NZLLA Symposium to be held in Auckland on 7th & 8th May 2009
Details of the offer are below:
For NZ Law Librarians – 4 for South Island, 3 for North Island
• Scholarship will cover costs of airfare, accommodation, Symposium registration
For MLIS Student – 1
• Scholarship will cover costs of airfare, accommodation, Symposium registration

The symposium will be covering a range of topics including:

* Censorship and libraries

* Developments in employment law since the election

* Possible reform of the New Zealand legislative process

* The growing importance of Maori Corporations, and

* The role of a forensic computer expert in legal cases

For more information see http://www.nzlla.org.nz/

Closing date for applications – 5 April 2009

Cataloguing study sponsorship

Are you thinking about studying in 2009? You may be currently completing a library qualification or looking for professional development opportunities.

CatSIG is pleased to announce two sponsorship opportunities in the following courses:

INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation
Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using AACR2, MARC, DDC, LCSH; cataloguing digital resources using metadata schemes such as the Dublin Core; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 2 (July to October) 2009 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance.

This paper can be completed as part of a Victoria University qualification, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for
* graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management.
* graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning.

Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience.

For more information about the course see
http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/546-details.aspx

For more information about the (MLIS) programme, including enrolment information:
http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/

CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $945.00)

72272 - Cataloguing and Classification
This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from 20 July 2009 and is a distance learning course.
For more information see
http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/courses/72272

Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience.

CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $560.00)
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* You do not have to be a CatSIG or LIANZA member to apply.

* CatSIG cannot guarantee entry into these courses. Our selection of a student is conditional on their acceptance into either course. Applicants should ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying.

* CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicant when they have been selected for the course. The applicant will have responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial fees payment. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicant has completed and passed the
course.

In your application to CatSIG (1-2 paragraphs) please state which course you are applying for, give a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the desired cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally.

Please email applications and enquiries to Janess.Stewart@natlib.govt.nz

Blog post entry on behalf of CatSIG

LIANZA Conference 2009 – October 12-14, Christchurch, New Zealand

Tēnā koutou katoa,
Our theme in 2009 is ‘he tangata, he tangata, he tangata’. These words are taken from the refrain of a well-known whakatauki (proverb), and recognises the importance of people in all aspects of life. People are the basis for our profession, are at the heart of library and information services, and sustain, support and develop our profession.

We are striving to create a conference that will celebrate people and partnerships, ensure the sustainability of our profession and our workforce, utilise technology to enhance our working environments, champion environmental sustainability and enable ongoing improvements to our work practices.

Take a look at the conference website:
http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/index.html

Or conference blog: http://lianza2009.wordpress.com/

In 2009 we are encouraging participation from all parts of our profession: the young and not so young; first time presenters and seasoned campaigners; recent graduates; those new to the profession and experienced librarians; representatives from all aspects and sectors of librarianship and related fields.

Don't be shy - if you've got something you're passionate about, a great idea, something that has worked for you and might have wider applicability, or something controversial; please consider presenting at LIANZA 2009. This is your chance to interact with the people in your profession, engage in some healthy debate, and contribute to our collective future.

Please visit the call for abstracts
http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/abstracts.html for more details on:

* Oral presentations (30 mins is standard length, but let us know if you'd like shorter or longer);
* Posters (especially suited to recent MLIS & BAppSci graduates and other research presentations);
* Workshops (90 minute interactive learning opportunity - let us know if this will require access to a computer suite)
* Other (this is your chance to design your own format)

For detailed abstract requirements and submission instructions, please visit http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2009/abstracts.html

* Now - abstract submission is now open
* Friday 22 May - Deadline for abstract submission
* Monday 15 June - Notification of abstract acceptance

We look forward to seeing you in Christchurch to celebrate our people and our future. Join us to acknowledge the past, embrace the present and advance the future, and to celebrate our profession - he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

Blog entry posted on behalf of the LIANZA conference communications and promotions sub-committee for the conference.

Sixth International Indigenous Librarians' Forum 2009

Hi folks,

Was anyone fortunate enough to attend the forum in Ōtaki? I'd really love to hear about this conference, so please share your experience.

Thanks,
Kirsten

South Island Children's Librarians' Conference 2009

It's the beginning of a new year of exciting conference possibilities!

Why not start the year off with something a bit exotic and go to the South Island Children's Librarians' Conference hosted in Greymouth in March?

Registration details are available at the following webpage http://www.siclc.org.nz/

The programme includes:
- Natural Magic - using puppets to enhance literature and the library experience
- Susan Harris – Attracting teenagers to the library – but do you really want them?
- Tessa Rose - Storytelling through music
- Lynne Jackett - “Treasures of the past become the pearls of the future”
- Stu Duval, storytelling workshop
- Julie Hesketh - Rodney District Libraries Roadshow – emphasis on Years 4,5,6,7,8
- Jill Driver - Sites , searching strategies and resources to help parents and librarians with those 'homework questions'.

Sounds like fun!