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The article presents information on the annual executive director's report of the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA). The director describes the challenges faced by ALIA due to global financial crises and as a non-profit organization it does not receive government funding. Its two sources of income are membership fees and investments. The report discusses the natinal office restructure and migration of the systems and integration of the financial module to the whole-office system.

The article expresses the author's gratitude while leaving her role as an executive director of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). She thanks the Board members who shared with her the tough decisions needed and have put their hearts into the essential responsibilities and requirement for leadership. She states that thanks must also go to all the staff that she had worked with including the project officers, State Managers and National Office staff.

The article highlights the importance of incremental change, advancements and improvements in libraries to meet the expectations of customers in Australia.

The article offers updates on the current activities of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). The ALIA along with the Safer Internet Group are continuing to work on the Convergence Review of the government. The ALIA has re-signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Special Libraries Association. The ALIA is finalizing the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) report.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the need of librarians to step up to contribute to the leadership of the profession in the U.S.

The article offers information on the National Advisory Congress Meeting (NAC) to be held in 2011.

The article discusses the update for the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative rankings process and consultations of the Australian Research Council (ARC) for the 08 FoR codes.

The article provides information on the performance of the Australian Library and Information Association Ltd. (ALIA) in 2010.

The article offers information on the author's views about the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

The article reports on the release of the scoping review of training packages for the cultural and creative industries by the Innovation and Business Skill Australia (IBSA).

The article announces that Ainslie Dewe, librarian at the La Trobe University, has received the Austrlian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Fellowship award.

The article presents the author's view on the help for the survivor of the flood in Victoria and Queensland. She notes that the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) library vendors, members and friends have promised to help the survivors of the floods. She cites that the library community in Australia has been affected by the said disaster and ALIA has offered the connection for all sectors which coordinate and host meetings with booksellers, publishers and authors.

The article encourages membership and membership renewal with the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). According to the author, renewal time is a great time to think about the programs of the professional association, as well as its advantages. The ALIA Professional Development Scheme offers career options to its members. ALIA also provides services and activities for professional development.

The article presents an update on libraries in Australia as of December 2006. The 2007 Library Lovers Day will be organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Public Libraries Australia. Libraries are invited to join the national @ your library campaigns sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Jayshree Mamtora was appointed local liaison officer of ALIA in the Northern Territory.

The article discusses the work of the Australian Library and Information Association in November 2006. The two strategic priorities of governance and finance were the focus in meetings of the association's board. At the September meeting in Perth, the work of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Standing Committee and the Conferences and Professional Development Standing Committee were presented. At the October meeting, the proposal for a joint School Libraries Research Project was agreed.

The article presents information on the conventions held by Australian library organizations. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Conference was held in Seoul, Korea in August 2006. Representatives from the regional meetings have gathered at the National Meeting which was organized with the collaboration of the Australian Library Information and Association Biennial Conference.

The article presents information on the issues discussed at the board meeting of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) that was held in Adelaide, South Australia in July 2006. The members heard about developing a communications strategy for the ALIA. Plans for discussions at the National Advisory Congress will include amendments to the terms of office of the board of directors. The recipients of the 2006 Research Awards and Grants include Edmund Balnaves, recipient of the Study Grant Award.

The article reports on issues and events involving the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). ALIA has decided to take an active role in the National Filter Scheme, a part of the internet filtering initiative of the Australian government. Ivan Trundle has left the ALIA National Office in June 2006. ALIA will hold a meeting on November 19, 2006 in Perth, Western Australia.

The article presents a summary of the initiatives undertaken by the board of directors of the Australian Library and Information Association as discussed during two days of meetings in May 2006. The establishment of five standing committees including the audit and risk management committee is cited. The approval of education and information literacy statements is revealed.

Discusses the advantages of being a member of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Professional development services and activities offered by ALIA to its members; Conferences to be held by the ALIA in the 2006-2007 membership year; Advocacy programs of the association.