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.