The Tukua Workshop on the 6th of June had an awesome turnout of attendees from all corners of Te Ika a Māui. Many had to travel a fair distance to attend; Tamaki Makaurau, Whanganui a Tara, Wairarapa and Taranaki. We only had two that had to withdraw from the workshop. We are grateful that the… Read more »
Tēnā koutou katoa Te Rōpū Whakahau in partnership with Te Putanga ki te Ao Mātauranga | Massey University Library, Papaioea, is hosting a free one-day Tukua professional development session on Friday, 6 June, made possible by the New Zealand Libraries Partnership Programme. This session will focus on Ngā Upoko Tukutuku and its practical application within… Read more »
You’ve probably already heard about Te Tōtara, the workforce capability framework for library and information kaimahi! It was developed by the sector for the sector and helps you, your team or organisation: · plan for the future · create a supportive team learning culture · and helps library staff identify the knowledge, values and ethics needed to flourish… Read more »
Sally Thompson, National Library’s Services to Schools Team Leader in Christchurch and a Kākaho in the Whiria te Tāngata programme on professional and personal growth ahead of retirement. It’s been a while, a decade maybe, time to get back on the learning and development horse. This is me talking to myself, exposing myself whilst I… Read more »
Des Morunga, a Community Services Librarian at South Waikato District Council, shares some of her initial learnings while participating in the Whiria te Tāngata programme. I recently returned to work after being on maternity leave and this opportunity presented itself at the right time. First, it is a privilege to be successfully selected to the… Read more »
Tal Rogoff, pictured below, is a Kaitiaki o ngā pukapuka/ Information Consultant at WSP. She reflects on how being part of the Whiria te Tāngata programme has helped her grow; in more ways than one. Growing up Jewish, learning is closely associated with books and formal, didactic educational learning. There’s a reason we’re referred to… Read more »
E ngā rangatira o te motu, tēnā rā koutou Te Rōpū Whakahau in collaboration with NZLPP, are thrilled to provide a FREE professional development opportunity. The Mātauranga Māori professional development is a compulsory (pending COVID) overnight marae stay which will cover: Mātauranga Māori in NZ libraries te Ao Māori Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (formerly Māori Subject… Read more »