OUR HISTORY
Incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1939, LIANZA supports the library and information sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. We want all New Zealanders to have equitable access to world-class and innovative library services throughout their lives from school to university and from public to private sectors.
Over the years, LIANZA has been involved with the creation of the Country Library Service and was a driving force in the National Library Service. With our support, the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards and library and information qualifications were established for New Zealand.
WHO WE ARE
LIANZA members are library and information sector professionals and institutions. LIANZA presidents, council, committees and communities are supported by the LIANZA Office.
OUR MISSION
Strengthening our members to be innovative and responsive to future information needs.
OUR VISION
People and communities connected and empowered by information.
WHAT WE DO
LIANZA supports our members through professional development, by recognising excellence, providing a community of practice, and a platform to advocate for the library and information sector.
WHY JOIN LIANZA?
CONNECT
- Grow your connections and networks with other library and information professionals.
- Join a community of peers through LIANZA social and professional events.
- Join your peers on LIANZA Connect, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Enjoy relevant and regular communication through a digital magazine, email newsletter, blog posts and webinars.
GROW
- Gain skills and experience beyond your workplace through contribution to LIANZA committees and advocacy work.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Seize opportunities to develop your leadership experience.
- Participate in the LIANZA Professional Registration scheme.
- Develop leadership skills by joining a committee or community.
BENEFIT
- Join other members to advocate for the value of libraries using the platform of your trusted national association.
- Gain generous member discount rates for the biennial LIANZA conference.
- Find job opportunities through vacancies and networks.
- Professionally registered members and personal members receive member discounts ranging from 20–30% on all LIANZA and budgeted LIANZA Community events and activities including LIANZA Conference, weekend schools and study days.
WHAT WE DO
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PARTNERSHIP
LIANZA's formal partnership with Te Rōpū Whakahau began in 1995. This is an important relationship for Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa LIANZA. We work in partnership with Te Rōpū Whakahau to provide mutual support and to be a visible example of the partnership principles described in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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PROFESSIONALISM
LIANZA launched the Professional Registration scheme in 2007. RLIANZA gives employers the confidence that their staff are up-to-date reflective professionals who are active in their professional development.
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ADVOCACY
LIANZA advocates on behalf of the library and information sector representing sector views to government and providing a strong voice to drive the future of the sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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FUTURE-PROOFING
We are active in our goal to strengthen our sector to be innovative and responsive to future needs. An example of this is the LIANZA SLANZA Tertiary Grants project to upskill the current workforce, attract new people, and increase the diversity of library and information professionals.
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EXCELLENCE
LIANZA provides opportunities for professional development and to recognise professional excellence through awards, grants, fellowships and life membership.
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INTERNATIONAL
LIANZA has a strong relationship with the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) providing a link between both the international and local library and information sectors, and those in Australia and the Pacific.