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Library & Information Association NZ Recognises Cantabrians

Friday, 5 August 2011, 2:09 pm | LIANZA

The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA), on behalf of the profession, has issued a Letter of Recognition to colleagues in the Canterbury area who have been dealing with the effects of earthquakes since September 2010. More >>

LIANZA announces the Children’s Book Award Finalists

Thursday, 2 June 2011, 11:58 am | LIANZA

LIANZA (The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) received over 100 nominations for their 2011 Children’s Book Awards with the prestigious LIANZA Esther Glen award receiving the highest number of submissions by publishers. More >>

Free Public Libraries under Threat

Thursday, 5 May 2011, 2:08 pm | LIANZA

The Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) is pushing for a crucial law change to keep public libraries free across New Zealand. More >>

A Century of Library Life in Aotearoa

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 2:17 pm | LIANZA

To celebrate 100 years of the New Zealand Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, author and historian Julia Millen has traced the organisation from its inception in 1910 in Dunedin to its current status as a vibrant and professional ... More >>

2010 LIANZA Children’s Book Awards Winners

Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 9:50 am | LIANZA

Gavin Bishop’s There was Crooked Man (Gecko Press) was named the winner of the LIANZA Russell Clark Award. The LIANZA Russell Clark Award was established in 1975 and celebrates a distinguished contribution to illustrated children’s books. The ... More >>

Ask Me – You might be surprised!

Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 5:18 pm | LIANZA

Library Week is a chance to promote libraries and librarians to the public and the event provides New Zealand libraries with a platform to highlight and celebrate the many benefits and opportunities libraries offer the community. More >>

University of Canterbury Change Proposal

Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 1:45 pm | LIANZA

LIANZA has reviewed the Change Proposal – Learning Resources, a document which forms part of the University of Canterbury's “Project Star”, and believes that there has not been sufficient thought given to the proposals affecting library and ... More >>

Prestigious Children’s Book Awards Finalists

Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 1:00 pm | LIANZA

A spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey (breath….), a beetle, a crooked man, a mouse and a charity shop worker have all endeared the LIANZA Children’s Book Award Judges this year and have been selected as finalists ... More >>

Fishpond to sponsor book awards

Friday, 28 May 2010, 1:29 pm | LIANZA

LIANZA, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, is delighted to announce that Fishpond.co.nz will be a sponsor of the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards 2010. More >>

LIANZA Supports Declaration On Copyright

Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 3:47 pm | LIANZA

LIANZA, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa / Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa, supports the points made in the Wellington Declaration, which is addressed to the parties negotiating ACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. More >>

New Young Adult Fiction Award

Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 10:25 am | LIANZA

LIANZA, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, has introduced a new category to the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards to recognise Young Adult’s literature separately from Junior Fiction. More >>

Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa wins Award

Thursday, 15 October 2009, 3:37 pm | LIANZA

Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) was this week awarded the 2009 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries, administered by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA). More >>

Contributions in Te Reo Māori recognised

Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 10:06 am | LIANZA

The LIANZA Children’s Book Awards, managed by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, were awarded last night at a ceremony hosted by Caffe L’affare in Wellington. More >>

Escape Explore Discover with Library Week 2009

Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 1:51 pm | LIANZA

Library Week 2009 was officially launched in Wellington last night with the presentation of the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards at Caffe L’affare. More >>

Children’s books and coffee brewing

Thursday, 6 August 2009, 10:02 am | LIANZA

To celebrate the LIANZA Children's Book Awards and Library Week 2009, Caffe L’affare is hosting a special storytime event on Tuesday 11 August at 10am, Caffe L’affare, 27 College Street. More >>

Librarians’ Choice for Children’s Books 2009

Friday, 29 May 2009, 11:30 am | LIANZA

From stories exploring the lives and ideals of family and communities to the reminiscence of roly-poly pudding the finalists of the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards are a true celebration of New Zealand writers and illustrators. The LIANZA Children’s Book ... More >>

Librarians protest new section of Copyright Act

Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 4:49 pm | LIANZA

LIANZA, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa, representing 460 public, educational, commercial, industrial, legal and government libraries in New Zealand, has joined the widespread protest against the implementation of new ... More >>

Librarians to congregate in Auckland

Monday, 13 October 2008, 5:39 pm | LIANZA

From 2-5 November librarians from around New Zealand and the Pacific will converge on the SkyCity Convention Centre Auckland for the annual Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) Conference. More >>

LIANZA honoured with Innovation Award

Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 9:12 am | LIANZA

LIANZA (the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) has been awarded a Presidential Citation for International Innovation in the Year 2008 by American Library Association (ALA) President, Dr Loriene Roy. More >>

Finalists for 2008 LIANZA Children’s Book Awards

Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 12:05 am | LIANZA

These unique awards, judged by a panel of librarians and showcasing the expertise of the library and information profession, celebrate New Zealand authors and illustrators and are presented for excellence in literature, illustration, non-fiction and te ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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