ALIA Sydney
presents a selection of formal and informal professional development events to
encourage discussion and critical engagement and create networking
opportunities across the library and information sector in Sydney and beyond.
The ALIA Sydney committee is a group of vibrant and committed volunteers who
make it all happen.
ALIA Sydney is
currently looking for new committee members to join our team. Through these
roles you will have the chance to develop skills in event and project
management, and make vital professional connections -- plus you can have a lot
of fun along the way.
Each of the
below positions is voluntary in nature, and each role is for a 12-24 month
period. These roles are to commence in 2015.
Expressions of
Interest (EOIs) should be received by COB Friday 9 January 2015. EOIs
should briefly introduce yourself and cover the criteria outlined for the
position of interest. All EOIs and any questions should be directed to the ALIA
Sydney Convenors, Kirsty Butler and Tracey McDonald at aliasydneyconvenor@gmail.com, or call 0431 226 255.
Coordinator x 1
This role shares
responsibility for coordinating the professional development events of ALIA
Sydney under the guidance of ALIA Sydney Convenors.
Coordinators are
expected to:
·
Plan and organise 2 events each year in
conjunction with the rest of the committee.
·
Liaise with the ALIA Sydney Convenors for event
ideas and ongoing support.
·
Liaise with the ALIA Sydney Treasurer for event
budget submissions.
·
Submit updates for the ALIA Sydney blog at least
monthly, including upcoming events (http://aliasydney.blogspot.com/).
·
Post on/update ALIA Sydney social networking
pages regularly, featuring both ALIA Sydney event promotion and current
awareness of library and information sector news and issues, as required.
·
Ensure a consistent and professional format for
all ALIA Sydney communications in line with our communication strategy and
templates.
Average Time Demand
per month: 8 hours (prep plus actual events)
The interested
person should:
·
Be, or be willing to become, a current member of
ALIA.
·
Have an active interest in professional
development within the Library & Information Sector.
·
Maintain an active awareness of new issues and
development within the sector.
·
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
so they can be good at kick-starting conversations and making introductions to
put attendees at ease.
·
Have a head full of ideas for ALIA Sydney
events, promotions and online content (eg blog posts).
·
A strong interest or expertise in technology,
career development, emerging or other topics related to the sector.
Event Officers x 2
This role helps make
events happen. On a rotating basis, the Event Officers will be teamed up with a
Coordinator to help with event organisation and management.
Events Officers are
expected to:
·
Assist with the organisation of at least 2-3
events each year in conjunction with a Coordinator.
·
Post on/update ALIA Sydney social networking
pages regularly, featuring both ALIA Sydney event promotion and current
awareness of library and information sector news and issues, as required.
·
Submit updates for the ALIA Sydney blog at least
monthly, including reports on ALIA Sydney events (http://aliasydney.blogspot.com/).
·
Ensure a consistent and professional format for
all ALIA Sydney communications in line with our communication strategy and templates.
Average Time Demand
per month: 4 hours (prep plus actual events)
The interested
person should:
·
Be, or be willing to become, a current member of
ALIA.
·
Have an active interest in professional
development with the Library & Information Sector.
·
Maintain an active awareness of new issues and
development within the sector.
·
Have strong communication and collaboration
skills.