LARK Symposium 2024

ALIA – the Australian Library and Information Association LARK – Library Applied Research Kollektive Symposium 2024 have announced a call for papers with a particular interest in examining the meaning of research for our profession now and into the future. They would like to explore research in library and information studies (LIS) within the context… Read more »

2024 IFLA – MCULTP Mini-Conference

Coming up in is an online event by our IFLA tuakana, the IFLA library services to multicupltural populations. This MCULTP Mini–Conference will explore how libraries and librarians support multiculturalism and multilingualism in their communities. The event is free and hosted on Zoom on Wednesday May 29 at 8:00 am -1:00pm EST (12am to 5am Thursday… Read more »

Pou Tikanga Kotahitanga wananga

Pou Tikanga is hosting an online Kotahitanga wananga on 29 April which is open to all. Pou Tikanga are keen to hear whānau voices, strategies and actions in the wananga. Register here.

Job Vacancy: Mātangireia Librarian

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role Reporting to the Kaitiaki Mātangireia you will undertake collection development and care of our physical and digital Mātangireia collections. You will coordinate digitisation projects, work with collection stakeholders, enrich and promote our collections. You will also support the work of our Poutiaki Taonga in working with… Read more »

GUEST BLOG: The best “Volun-told” experience EVER! 

Monika, Manager of Tupu Youth Library in Auckland, discusses her career progression and professional development while on the Whiria te Tāngata programme. “Volun-told” – a word I use in jest, but in all seriousness, it lovingly expresses the best opportunity I was ever chosen to be a part of… Whiria te Tāngata!  As a new manager at… Read more »

Job Vacancy: Associate University Librarian (Māori and Strategic Development)

UNIVERSITY LIBRARYNGĀ WHARE WHAKAMĀRAMA O TE WHARE WĀNANGA O ŌTĀKOU •    Great people and a collaborative culture.•    Fantastic employee benefits, flexible work options.•    Competitive salary and five weeks annual leave. About our team/Mō te tīma  The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university with a strong record in research and research… Read more »

GUEST BLOG: Wellington to Waiheke and back

Carla, a Māori Community Outreach Coordinator at Palmerston North City Library, reflects on her journey while on the Whiria te Tāngata programme. Kei tēnā, kei tēnā, kei tēnā ano. Tōnā ake ahua, Tōnā ake mauri, Tōnā ake mana – Each and every one has their own uniqueness, life essence and presence This was certainly the case when… Read more »

Celebrating Chris Szekely’s Contribution to Libraries

Sunset on careersLeisure in each golden dayRetirement whispers Chris is a founding and honorary life member of Te Rōpū Whakahau. Through this mahi Chris showed his commitment to the kaupapa of librarianship / kaitiakitanga within our culture, heritage, library and information sector. Chris was also instrumental in the genesis of the International Indigenous Librarians Forum… Read more »

Audience research: Use of te reo Māori on Aotearoa New Zealand cultural websites

The National Library has just published two of the audience reports from IDIA, Indigenous Design and Innovation Aotearoa, on their website. The link below will take you to the Executive Summary and High-Level Summary report. The research was commissioned by the National Library, Te Papa and Archives New Zealand to help them understand how to… Read more »

GUEST BLOG: Whai mātauranga

Stasia, a Library Assistant at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, on her applied learnings and challenges while on the Whiria te Tāngata programme. Whiria te Tāngata has been a bit of a dream come true for me. I’ve always loved libraries, growing up helping my mum in her various public and school library roles; but my… Read more »

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  • Request for EOI – Tohu design for Te Rōpū Whakahau

    REOI closes 8 August 2014.  Further information about this opportunity is available under Projects REOI Tohu Design

  • Tono for Hui ā Tau 2016 – Taranaki

    The rohe of Te Tai Hauāuru submitted a tono to host hui ā tau 2016 in Taranaki.  Te Tai Hauāuru extends from Papaiōea across to Taranaki.

  • Hui ā Tau 2015 Dates announced!

    Join us in Gisborne for Hui ā Tau 2015, to be held Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 February.

  • Call for Participants: INELI-Oceania

    Lead, Innovate, Collaborate Be a part of a unique and exciting professional development opportunity. INELI-Oceania is a new and innovative leadership development program for emerging library leaders from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.   The program is primarily funded through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and through generous financial… Read more »

  • Tonoa Mai – Call for Abstracts

    Karangatia rā Karangatia rā Ngā iwi o te motu Ki  runga o Tāmaki Makaurau Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai tātou katoa. Mauria mai tō tātou mātauranga, ngā ākonga mō tēnei huihuinga.   The Conference Programme Committee welcomes abstract submissions for LIANZA 2014 Conference in Auckland, New Zealand.  Each year the LIANZA conference showcases the… Read more »

  • Rohe news: Te Ūpoko o te Ika hui

    It’s awesome to see the rohe using their mailing lists.  Te Ūpoko o te Ika will get together for their first face to face hui on 18 February 2014.  Information is available under Events and at Te Ūpoko o te Ika webpage under Rohe.

  • Call for Papers – IFLA SIG Indigenous Matters

    [Please share with your networks] Call for Papers Special Interest Group: Indigenous Matters  16 – 22 August 2014, Lyon  Theme: Vive le “I” for indigenous in IFLA: strengthening cultural responsiveness and accountability in libraries and information  Due date for Proposals for Papers: 3 February 2014  The SIG Indigenous Matters invites proposals for papers that illustrate… Read more »

  • New Member Benefits

    We’ve got some new member benefits…  Rohe Webpage New Rohe webpage for each rohe is now available at http://www.trw.org.nz/rohe-regions/.  Email trw@trw.org.nz to populate your rohe page with your content. 1.   Te Ūpoko o te Ika (Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Whanganui a Tara, Wairarapa); 2.   Te Tai Hauāuru (Taranaki, Rangitīkei, Papaiōea, Horowhenua); 3.   Te Matau o Māui (Wairoa… Read more »

  • Tohu consultation document emailed to members

    Thank you for your feedback and your continued participation and support.  The tohu consultation document was emailed to members on Monday 16 December 2013.  We are keen to hear back from collective groups such as regions where practicable, however we understand this is not always possible and are happy to accept individual submissions.  Submissions from… Read more »

  • 2014 tentative dates for Mātauranga Māori Workshops now available

    Check our Events page for more information about upcoming dates for workshops.