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Nomination for ALIA Board
Posted in InsightsI am proud to be nominated for the Institutional Director position on the ALIA Board.
Before elections kick off on 26 February, I thought you might like to know a little more about me, and why I am focused to support ALIA, the sector and workforce over the next 2+ years.
• What motivated you to seek election as an ALIA Director?
I am motivated to seek election as an ALIA Director by a profound passion for the Library and Information sector, backed by my experience as a Library Manager and experience as an avid researcher. My commitment to advocacy for the sector stems from a desire to address current challenges facing Libraries, foster sector development, and to celebrate its achievements. Leveraging a track record of successfully driving positive change and achieving strategic objectives in contemporary libraries, I am dedicated to sharing my expertise to benefit the ALIA Board. I am excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the strategic objectives of ALIA.
• What skills and experience would you bring to the Board?
As the current Director Community and Corporate at Hepburn Shire Council, I offer over 27 years of experience in local government and not-for-profit organisations. As a leader, I am driven by my strong personal values of integrity, accountability and respect. I am a passionate strategist with operational experience, bringing a unique blend of research, analysis, commerciality, empathy, design and innovation to every engagement, with a focus on cross-cultural and community-centric planning. Additionally, I hold strong skills in legal, governance, finance, risk and board management, advanced through the AICD Company Directors Course. My strategic planning expertise is evident in the success of my consultancy, One Social Lamb, supporting organisations and the business sector with strategic business planning. With qualifications including a PhD in innovative approaches to Indigenous languages in collections management, a Master of Cultural Heritage, and a Bachelor of Arts, I am uniquely positioned to contribute effectively for the Board’s success.
• What are the three most important issues currently facing ALIA or the LIS workforce?
The three critical issues currently facing ALIA include continuing to support a resilient and diverse workforce, succeeding in advocacy at all levels of government, and enhancing member value. Prioritising the development of a new strategic plan is essential to support the Library sector through contemporary challenges. Challenges that comprise financial sustainability for public libraries, the continuing need to educate on the significance of qualified Library staff within free libraries, and the pressure to manage evolving community and stakeholder expectations. Additionally, the imperative for business transformation driven by advancing technologies, including AI, and heightened privacy and security needs, presents challenges across all sectors. I am prepared to support the Board in strategically addressing and finding solutions for these pressing issues.
So in brief, and for those that know me may attest:
* I am passionate about cultural heritage, research and cross-cultural understanding - all of which exist within our Libraries everyday.
* I want to support the sector through current challenges by using my analytical, commercial and innovative skills - absolutely a lateral thinker.
* I am experienced in developing positive government, community, philanthropic and cultural partnerships and networks.
* I am here to listen and support the Board to implement LIS needs.
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to know a bit more about me
Linkedin or karina@onesociallamb.com.au.
Congratulations to the other 11 ALIA members who have put their hand up to be nominated for the elections. It's a great commitment to our sector. You can read all about the nominees here.
I will see you at the ALIA conference in Adelaide in May. Please come up and say hi.
Dr Karina Lamb
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I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we walk, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and future.
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