LIANZA election result

I have the privilege of having been elected President Elect of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA.) Members of the Association voted in the last fortnight and results were announced today.

This means a three year commitment - President Elect, President and then Past President. With LIANZA celebrating its centenary this year, it is great time to be closely involved with my professional association.

Here come three challenging and interesting years, especially as President in 2011/12.

I believe strongly in the role of libraries and information in our NZ society. Both public and tertiary libraries, for example, have an education, learning support and information literacy role. Library and information professionals have an important role to play in the different sectors within which they work. I see LIANZA as providing a vital strategic leadership role for our profession. We need to stand up and be counted.