Event Description
The Illawarra's premier one day symposium for Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums for professionals, volunteers and students. The day provides the opportunity to showcase events, programs and innovations across the region. A series of presenters from across the GLAM sector will speak over the course of the day.
Fully catered event thanks to the generous sponsorship of RAECO
Speakers
+ Sienna Wagner - Digital Experience Officer, Shellharbour City Libraries - "Transforming author visits to an experience"
+ Alison Winchester - Mixed Media Textile Artist - "From Under the Sea to Hazelhurst Gallery"
+ David Lukins - University of Wollongong Science Space
+ Fiona Zi - Library Resources Officer, Mosman Library - "Reflecting Our Community: How Mosman Library Is Growing a Multicultural Collection for Everyone"
+ Ronny Haryanto - Music industry consultant & creative strategist - "Music world meets Library world"
+ Jessica Coates - Director of Policy, Education, Research and Training, ALIA - "ALIA + GLAM + AI – what ALIA is doing in the AI Space" and "Recent changes to copyright"
+ Erick Delgardo - RAECO NSW Southern Area - "RAECO and trends in library design"
+ Pamela McGowan - Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Library- "The adventure of heritage digital transformation"
+ Madison Richards - Library Resources & Marketing Officer, Shellharbour City Libraries - "Shellharbour Reads A club for every reader"
+ Emma Ciechan - Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Library- "Library Lockers"
plus more to be announced...
When
Friday, 24 July 2026
Start time: 9.30am registration, 10.00am presentations begin
End time: 4.00pm
AEST
Where
Shellharbour City Library Auditorium
76 Cygnet Avenue
SHELLHARBOUR CITY CENTRE NSW 2529
Cost
ALIA Members - $15
Non-Members - $22
By registering for this event, you are granting the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and its representatives the right to use, reproduce, and publish photos or recordings of your participation in the event. By registering you are indicating that you understand and agree that these photos or recordings may be used for promotional, educational, and informational purposes, including but not limited to, marketing materials, online platforms, social media, and any other medium deemed appropriate by ALIA.
More information
p. 1800 020 071
e. [email protected]
Conditions of Registration & Attendance Policy
Registrations will be confirmed by email.
An accurate email address is essential for your registration to be processed.
Shared/team registrations are not permitted. Please register all attendees individually and ensure their personal details are accurate.
Cancellation Policy
Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
No refunds or transfers are available after Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 12noon AEST.
Contact enquiry@alia.org.au for information.