Expression of Interest: New ALIA Green Convenor

Jan 24, 2025 | ALIA Green

Group description

ALIA Green is a Special Interest Group of ALIA. We are a group dedicated to facilitating networking among librarians interested in promoting the principles and practice of sustainability in all Australian libraries. We strive to promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas concerning environmental sustainability and sustainable practices and resources throughout all areas of the library and information sector.

To meet the ALIA Groups Handbook and By-Laws, ALIA Green is looking for a new person to join a newly established group for the position of National Convenor.   

Position description   

ALIA Green is seeking a new Convenor to join the ALIA Green Group. Through its purpose, ALIA Green seeks to share information, promote networking opportunities and contribute to the wider GLAMR sector making our libraries more sustainable. Activities are carried out in a collaborative manner, building and strengthening engagement with varied stakeholders across the GLAMR sector. 

The Convenor has overall responsibility for the ALIA Green Group and is the point of contact for the ALIA National Office and ALIA Board. They work closely with the National Secretary, responsible for the administration of the Group in accordance with ALIA’s Group Handbook and By-Laws.

Duties

  • Represent issues and topics of interest to ALIA Green, attend ALIA events, and liaise with ALIA Head Office, ALIA Groups and other organisations to develop and strengthen relationships.
  • Ownership and collaboration with the ALIA Green Executive in developing Terms of Reference, Plans/Policies/Procedures/PositionDescriptions/Guidelines/Checklists/etc that align with the purpose and values of the Group following ALIA Group’s Handbook and By-Laws.
  • Collaborate with the National Secretary in reporting activities to the ALIA Head Office, such as Yearly Planned, Quarterly Report and Annual report
  • Convene ALIA Green Team meetings and ALIA Green events.
  • Understand ALIA Green’s social media policy and procedures and respond to issues or breaches with the ALIA Green’s social media policy.
  • Participate in the active recruitment of new members alongside the National Secretary.
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently internally and externally through a variety of channels such as Email, WordPress Site/Blog, Zoom, Google Meet, Facebook, LinkedIn & Slack.
  • Carry out information-gathering activities for ongoing projects and participate in information sharing.
  • Participate in writing blog posts or other media.
  • Identify new opportunities for collaboration and potential future areas of work.

Requirements 

  • Current Personal Membership of ALIA
  • Enthusiasm, empathy and interdisciplinary thinking
  • Leadership and Advocacy skills  
  • Understanding of how sustainability affects the library and the wider GLAMR sector.
  • Experience as ALIA Convenor or similar executive role
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse audience through written outputs and other media.
  • Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive team
  • Ability to work effectively and calmly while prioritising and managing tasks on time.

How to apply 

Please submit a brief letter of motivation confirming your ALIA (Personal) membership, and highlighting your interest, experience and skills to green-executive@alia.org.au by the 27th of February. 

Contact Detail

Inquiries concerning the position can be directed to the National Secretary and National Convenor via green-executive@alia.org.au

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