ALIA SA Group

ALIA SA Group The ALIA SA Group was revived in June 2015 and is a cross-sectoral group for all information professionals and GLAM members in South Australia.

ALIA South Australia is an ALIA Regional Group established to cater for all library and information professionals and people working in the GLAM sector in South Australia. It is a forum for members to discuss events, participate in professional development activities and network with like-minded colleagues within the state. We encourage anyone interested to let us know! If interested in getting in

volved, send us a message! All ALIA members are welcome to join meetings or events, as are non-members for a slightly higher fee. For more information or a convenor's contact details, go to the Regional Groups’ ALIA SA profile here: https://alia.org.au/Web/Web/Groups-and-Committees/Regional-Group/ALIA_South_Australia.aspx

06/06/2026

One of the best kept secrets in parenting? A toy library.

A place where families can borrow toys, discover new play experiences, connect with their community and support children's learning through play.

Simple, practical and full of value for growing families.

Check out one of the 400 toy libraries nationwide.

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04/06/2026
03/06/2026

🌟 What will you try this July? 🤷‍♂️

Firstival will be back next month!

Discover something inspiring: www.firstival.com.au

Starting out in the library and information sector is exciting — but once you’ve landed that first role, how do you navi...
01/06/2026

Starting out in the library and information sector is exciting — but once you’ve landed that first role, how do you navigate what comes next?

Join the next webinar in the ALIA Students and Early Career Network series, 'Driving your career: you’ve got your first job, what’s next?', as a panel of experienced library professionals share practical advice on building a meaningful and sustainable career in the sector.

📅 10 June 2026
⏰ 1:30pm–2:30pm AEST
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free for ALIA members

Featuring:

• Sophie Farrar
• Clare Thorpe
• Josie Shaw
• Olivia Chapman

Whether you’re just starting out or thinking about your next move, this session is designed to help you plan your path with confidence.

Register now 👉 https://www.alia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=EVENT0626

31/05/2026

📚⚽🦘 Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime!

From libraries and schools to early learning centres, bookshops and homes, it was wonderful to see communities across Australia come together to share Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller.

You can now watch the official NSS recording on SBS On Demand or on the ALIA youtube channel.

SBS 📺 https://buff.ly/ezK6K0V
ALIA 💻 https://buff.ly/ViSflQb

🎨 Don’t forget to enter the Luna Roo jersey design competition! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEAzkppV

🏅 Participation certificates have now been sent to registrants and are also available to download from the NSS webpage 👉 https://buff.ly/mqRV617

Thank you for helping make NSS 2026 another incredible celebration of stories, reading and connection. 💛

30/05/2026

The ALIA Mentoring Scheme is now open. The 12-month program creates structured mentoring partnerships, where the Mentor helps the Mentee develop their own goals and skills through a series of conversations, supported by resources from ALIA.

Check out the Mentoring Scheme webpage if you’re interested in being either a mentee or a mentor, or register for the webinar for potential mentors (June 4th) if you’d like to know more. Any questions about the scheme can be directed to ALIA via [email protected]

📅Save the date

ALIA SA are planning these events for the remainder of the year:

• Saturday 1st Aug – Southern Library Bus Tour, chartered bus departing from Adelaide and visiting Yankalilla, Aldinga, and Marion libraries for three tours in one day

• Friday 11th September – Social Board Games Night, a casual games night at The Lost Dice

• Friday 13th November – End of Year Celebration and Awards Night at the State Library of South Australia

Pop these dates in your diary if you’re interested in coming along! More information and registration details will be forthcoming in ALIA News.

27/05/2026

📚⚽🦘 Today’s the day!

National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 is finally here.

At 12:00pm AEST, millions of children, families, schools, libraries and early learning communities across Australia will come together to share this year’s story, Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd and illustrated by Jake Minton.

Thank you to everyone taking part in this incredible shared reading moment. Whether you’re joining from a classroom, library, lounge room or community space — we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Don’t forget: the official NSS recording link, PDF and resources have been sent to all registered participants. Please check your inbox (and junk folder just in case!) before the event begins.

25/05/2026
25/05/2026

📚⚽🦘 Just 2 days to go until National Simultaneous Storytime 2026!

This Wednesday at 12:00pm AEST, millions of children, families, libraries, schools and early learning centres across Australia will come together to read Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller by Adam
Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton and published by Little Book Press

This year’s NSS is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet (over 2 million readers and counting!) with exclusive Story Box Library content, resources from Twinkl Australia , Copyright Agency's Reading Australia, Vision Australia, CleverPatch, Little Book Press, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, AssistiveWare and Key Word Sign.

Plus for the first time ever, the official NSS recording - featuring a reading from the Luna Roo authors, drawing demonstration by Jake Minton and hosted by one of Australia’s leading voices in football broadcasting Niav Owens - will be heading to SBS On Demand following the event.

📩 Registered participants will receive:

✔️ The official NSS event link
✔️ A PDF copy of the book to read on the day
✔️ Links to the resources

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join Australia’s biggest shared reading experience.

Register today 👉 https://buff.ly/czOuZ2b

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