"Celebrate" Library and Information Week 2017

“Celebrate” Library and Information Week 2017

On 22-28 May 2017, South Australian Libraries will join organisations from Broome to Hobart, celebrating Library and Information Week 2017.

Library and Information Week aims to raise the profile of libraries and information service professionals in Australia and showcase the many and varied resources and services that libraries provide to the community.

The event has been organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) to promote the value of reading and literacy, the importance of Australia's book industry and the role of libraries. The theme for Library and Information Week 2017 is “Celebrate”.

South Australian library associations SALIN & ALIA SA will be celebrating with their annual quiz night, presenting the Dirty Thirties Quiz  Friday 26 May at 6.30pm for a 7pm start at Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa St Goodwood. Please note bookings essential $15 per person, RSVP by 21st May to admin@salin.org.au.

If you work, study or are otherwise interested in the field of libraries and information management, you might like to join ALIA SA for breakfast with the ALIA SA committee. Held at My Kingdom for a Horse, 191 Wright Street Adelaide on Wednesday 24th May, 7am for 7.30am. Please bring cash to pay for your meal as no split bills are permitted. RSVP by 21st May to lauren.stratton@internode.on.net.

Libraries host an array of events and activities all year. For information about local library events visit the SA Public Library events page or contact your local library for details.

For more information on Library and Information Week around Australia, visit http://www.alia.org.au/liw/  or contact the Australian Library and Information Association
SA branch.