FROM THE editor.
NĀ TE KAITĀTARI
ANGELA CAIRNCROSS
Tēnā koe, fakaalofa lahi atu, kia orana, ko na mauri, mālō e lelei, mālō ni, ni sa bula, tālofa, talofa lava,
The recent LIANZA communications survey showed us that Library Life
- Te Rau Ora has a large readership, but that we could extend the focus to all parts of the library and information sector. We’ve heard the message and we hope you can help us by sharing your special, tertiary, school, and other library and information service news and stories.
In our April Maramawhā issue, several articles focus on indigenising the library space. Two of our features were popular presentations at last year’s LIANZA conference, and thanks to Kat Cutriss and Sheeanda Mckeagg, and Laura Caygill we can share these more widely. I was as excited as Danae Etches when I saw Dany Miller-kareko and Sharnae Inu’s presentation on Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini at #LIANZA2021. This is a true communitycentered, whānau-focused library and community hub. We welcome Dany and Sharnae and learn about their journeys into the sector.
My kōrero with Dr Spencer Lilley was a real highlight. Learning about his life and hearing about his research and career journey was a privilege. I hope you enjoying reading the article.
We have an update on the pay equity claims for library assistants and school librarians in this issue and look at the effects of the information crisis from the LIANZA Standing Committee on Freedom of Information.
There’s also an update on the current LIANZA Professional Registration Board. Melanie Johnson talks about the submission made by the LIANZA Standing Committee on Copyright on the extension of the copyright term proposed in the Free Trade Agreement with the UK. And in this issue, the History Corner focuses on Māori in the sector.
I’m aware that many of you may have had another tough few months with sickness, low staff levels, protests, and more. Many of us are staying close to home if we can, looking after ourselves and whānau. The LIANZA team send our aroha to you all - keep safe and look after each other.
He hono tangata e kore e motu, kāpā he taura waka e motu.
Connections between people cannot be severed whereas those of a canoe rope can.ⁱ
i. Whakatokī from He Kare-ā-roto (2019) Te Kotahi Research Institute.