Library and Information Week resources now available

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 is organised by the Australian Library and Information Association to promote the value of reading and literacy, the importance of Australia's book industry and the role of libraries.

The theme

The theme for Library and Information Week Truth Integrity, Knowledge recognises all the ways that libraries support and further truth, integrity and knowledge.

Promotion resources

Visit the ALIA website to find a range of resources to help you celebrate Library and Information Week 20 – 26 May 2019. Downloadable resources include a poster, flyer, email signature, and website banner.

There are more resources available for purchase including pencils, bookmarks and stickers.

National Simultaneous Storytime

You can get involved by joining some of the activities on in this key library week including National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 22 May at 11am. This year’s title is Alpacas with Maracas written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove.

Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove is the National Simultaneous Storytime title for 2019

Media resources

This resource has all the information you need including media releases and activity ideas to help you get the best publicity and media coverage for your Library and Information Week events in the lead up to the 2019 event.

Share your story

Share the videos, photos and stories of how you celebrated Library and Information Week by sending them to media@alia.org.au or use the hashtags #LIW2019 and #ALIATIK on social media.