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About the Australian Library and Information Association

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the national professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector.

ALIA seeks to empower the profession through the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual professional support.

ALIA is governed by a constitution and guided by our vision, mission, objects and values. Our policy statements are developed by our elected volunteer Board of Directors and implemented by ALIA staff based in Canberra and in every state and territory. The Association supports a number of special interest or geographical-based member groups to represent the Association more broadly at a local level.

Membership of ALIA is open to professionals, non-professionals and individuals and organisations alike. ALIA welcomes anyone with an interest in libraries and information management.