Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa

Te Rau Herenga O Aotearoa

JOIN LIANZA – MAKE CONNECTIONS, ADVANCE YOUR CAREER, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

LIANZA's Strategic Vision is: People and communities connected and empowered by information.

LIANZA's Mission is: Strengthening our members to be innovative and responsive to future information needs.

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    LIANZA COMMUNITIES

    Join LIANZA communities in your region, sector and special interests.

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    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Take part in LIANZA professional development workshops, community events, and professional registration or apply for a grant towards a new qualification.

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    ADVOCATE

    Be active in creating awareness of the crucial value of libraries and information services in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

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    INFORMED

    Keep informed through LIANZA’s newsletter Kōrero, Te Rau Ora Library Life magazine, and LIANZA Connect and extend your community of practice.

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    AWARDS

    Acknowledge member excellence and peer success through awards and grants.

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    VACANCIES

    Find current vacancies and how to make a listing.

WHY JOIN LIANZA?

Rachel Esson, LIANZA President 2019-2020
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"I encourage you to join LIANZA and connect with other professionals passionate about the place of libraries and information services in making Aotearoa New Zealand a place where everyone can thrive, grow and participate in communities, in education, and in employment. Together we will realise LIANZA’s vision: People and communities connected and empowered by information. Nau te rourou Naku te rourou Powered by our members for our members." JOIN TODAY >

Rachel Esson
LIANZA Past President & National Librarian

“LIANZA videos on YouTube have been amazing. It’s been a great resource – you know you can trust what’s being said, has great content, and it’s from a New Zealand perspective.”

Abby Ludemann
2021 LIANZA Mary Fleming award winner

CONTACT US

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    ANA PICKERING

    Executive Director

ana@lianza.org.nz / 022 601 5542

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    JESS BUCHANAN-SMITH

    Office & Design Manager

jess@lianza.org.nz / 027 347 5326

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    ANGELA CAIRNCROSS

    Communications Advisor

angela@lianza.org.nz / 021 222 8076