FROM THE EDITOR

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It’s been a privilege to be kaitiaki for Library Life over the last year and to watch the amazing collegial spirit of LIANZA members in action at LIANZA conference in October. I’m sure you all know what a smart, kind and generous bunch LIANZA members are!

I’ve relished the opportunity to look back into the LIANZA archives researching this anniversary issue and I’ve certainly learned more about this amazing organisation that I’m proud to be part of. I’m looking forward to uncovering many more stories for Library Life over the coming year.

This month, alongside our special anniversary feature, I caught up with Justin Hoenke to find out about the newly opened Waitohi Community Hub in Johnsonville, Wellington. We wanted to hear how he is settling in to his new role and life down-under. Justin has provided Six Hot Picks for this issue too.

I also spoke with Murdoch Riley of Viking Records to hear more about his partnership with the National Library and the process of digitising the Viking Records master tapes – helping to provide access to New Zealand’s rich musical history for future generations.

Sue Sutherland doesn’t pull any punches as she looks back at some of the pivotal moments in LIANZA’S history and sets out some of the challenges we face for the future.

We are thrilled to kick off our first We Are LIANZA column with Jane Hill. In this new column we talk to members from all walks of life, and stages of their careers, to see who and what makes up LIANZA.

The theme of this issue is Looking Back, Looking

Forward, please join us as we do just that.

I know I say each time that I am excited about the latest issue of Library Life, but it really is true! I hope you are too.

Noho ora mai, Helen Heath