What's New
Actor Greg Johnson will be reading at Papakura Library's Storytime
Papakura Library are pleased to have a special
Join the fun at Tokoroa Library
Tell your story — and be part of our local history
"Tell your story" workshops at Glenfield Library
Glenfield library is celebrating Library Week with
WHO IS LIANZA?
LIANZA is the national organisation that supports professionals working in library services throughout New Zealand.
LIANZA serves and promotes the interests of the New Zealand library and information industry and professionals by providing continuing professional development, professional awards and recognition, publications and resources, advocacy and collegial support. LIANZA plays a key coordination role in the industry and through its regional and special interest group infrastructure provides organisational structure for members seeking mutual support. LIANZA is a member of IFLA - The International Federation of Library Associations.
Founded in 1910, it now has nearly 2,000 members made up of personal and institutional members including all of New Zealand’s major public libraries, the majority of tertiary and numerous special libraries. These libraries serve two thirds of the New Zealand population.
LIANZA promotes:
- equitable access to information for all New Zealanders
- information literacy in society
- new technologies, digitisation,
- access to New Zealand’s cultural heritage
- skilled librarians through training and development
