Graham Black
For better or worse I’ve decided to nominate as a candidate for Vice-President/President Elect of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). If successful I would be Vice-President for 12 months from May 2009 and then President from May 2010. Nominations for two ALIA Board positions and VP/President elect close tomorow (15 January) afternoon at 5pm AEST.
I’ve been a member of ALIA since I graduated from the then Canberra CAE, now University of Canberra, in 1980. I’ve pretty much been active in ALIA and other professional interests since about 1990. In nominating I’ve needed to provide a statement of professional concerns as well as some candidate information. Below are the statements I provided with my nomination.
Statement of Professional Concerns
The impacts of the global downturn could be significant for us as individuals and for libraries and the library profession. It is important that ALIA demonstrates leadership in its own right, and collectively with other like minded organizations in addressing significant and complex societal issues that arise and challenge the Association’s objects and values. It is equally important for ALIA to continue to foster leadership within its own ranks through its various activities. IFLA 76 in Brisbane in 2010 provides us with an opportunity for ALIA to demonstrate its leadership and that of its dynamic membership to the library world.
Candidate Information
Current position: Director, Division of Library Services, CQUniversity Australia
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Griffith; Graduate Diploma in Librarianship, Canberra CAE; MBA, CQU.
ALIA Invovlement:
ALIA Member since 1980
ALIA Central Queensland Regional Group – President (1991-1995, 2001),
ALIA Central Queensland Regional Group – Vice-President (2000)
ALIA Queensland Branch – Vice-President (1992)
ALIA Queensland Branch Council (1992-1995)
Supporter Central Queensland New Librarians Group
Other Professional Activities:
Chair 2006 and 2008 International Lifelong learning Conferences
Presenter at ALIA 2006 New Librarian’s Symposium
Mentor 2007 and 2008 Aurora Leadership Institutes
Industry Leader, CAVAL Horizon Leadership Institute, 2008/9
Convenor, Queensland Universities Office of Cooperation (QULOC) 2008-2010
Fellow, Frye Leadership Institute 2002
Some additional information about me not provided with my nomination.
Current work responsibilites:
Division of Library Services, Academic Learning Support Unit, English Language Centre, Curriculum Design Unit
Previous positions held:
Deputy University Librarian, Associate Librarian Technical Services, Technical Servcies Librarian – all at Central Queensland University (1990-2003)
Cataloguing Librarian , Acting Acquisitions Librarian, Librarian – State Resources Material Centre, Queensland TAFE (1984-1990)
Mackay TAFE College Librarian (1980-1982)
I went travelling between 1982 and 1984
Professional Interests: Leadership, library buildings, library management
Interests outside libraries: golf, cycling, tennis, homewbrewing, wine & food. I’m married with 3 adult children, a dog (Cavalier King Charles) and a cat.
Questions?
If you’re an ALIA member and have some questions you’d like to ask about me, my nomination or ALIA related issues please don’t hesitate to add a comment. I’ll respond as soon as I can.
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