New Zealand, Australia and Pacific nations are experiencing uncertainty as to what the ‘new normal’ could look like. There has been a wealth of inspiring kōrero about a post-COVID-19 recovery and the opportunity to build a society that prioritises our interconnections with each other and the planet.
This online LIANZA event will explore how libraries are responding to the global pandemic, sharing different perspectives and providing new insights about the impact that libraries are making in our countries and region. Join our panel from ‘down-under’ and hear their ideas for the future, the opportunities that lie ahead and how we can work together to strengthen libraries to connect and power our communities.
Our panel;
Christine Mackenzie, President, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Marie-Louise Ayres, Director-General, National Library of Australia
Elizabeth Fong, University Librarian, University of the South Pacific, Suva
Jane Cowell, CEO, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Melbourne
Mirla Edmundson, General Manager, Auckland Libraries
Chris Cormack, Technical Lead - Koha and Kaihuawaere Matihiko, Catalyst, Wellington
Chris Szekely, Chief Librarian, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington
Sue Roberts, University Librarian, University of Auckland
Bill Macnaught, National Librarian, National Library of New Zealand.
We are delighted that the panel will be facilitated by Tui Te Hau, Director of Public Engagement, National Library of New Zealand.
Lianza (17th Jan 2025). LIANZA Panel: Libraries Looking Forward. In Website Lianza. Retrieved 5th Apr 2026 00:10, from https://lianza.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/6714
