Review of library sector representation

Towards a new peak body for the Australian library community

ALIA and ACLIS [Australian Council of Libraries and Information Services] are finally to merge into one organisation as a precursor to the establishment of a new peak body based on the organisational strengths of ALIA. On 12 June, both Councils agreed to combine services from 1 January 1998.

A great deal of detailed preparation will be necessary before this new relationship can be formalised. But there already exists considerable enthusiasm for the opportunities that this move will create for the library and information community. Initially the emphasis will be on service delivery - to ensure that ALIA and ACLIS members benefit from the co-location in ALIA House.

Eventually we can expect to see the emergence of an organisation which will be appropriate to the needs of the sector well into the next century.

The following information will provide members with more information about this historic event.

EGM resolutions passed
[February 2000]
ALIA is to incorporate under part 5B.1...

What's in a name?
[April 1999 - updated]

Changes to the Royal Charter
[February 1999]
progress of January 1999 proposed changes

Charter of Renewal
[February 1999 - final]

Responses to the draft Charter of Renewal
[September 1998]

Charter of Renewal
[September 1998 - draft]

ALIA president reaffirms commitment
[August 1998] --note from executive director

Report to the ALIA/ACLIS Leadership Committee
[April 1998 - draft]

Guidelines for the operations of state/territory committees
[March 1998]

Local presence office requirements
[March 1998]

Bulletin board
[December 1997] ...your place for comment

Memorandum of understanding
[September 1997]

Message from the president
[September 1997]

Announcement from the steering committee
[July 1997]

Resolutions
...of the Joint Meeting in June 1997