Category: DIAA General

Applicants wanted for the Library and Information Advisory Commission

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is seeking candidates interested in serving as a member of the Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC).
LIAC’s role is to advise the Minister on:
 library and information issues, including mātauranga Māori, and access to library and information services
 the role of library and information services, including mātauranga Māori, in the cultural and economic life of New Zealand, and
 any other matters requested by the Minister. 

Further information, including a Candidate Information Sheet and Expression of Interest Form can be found at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Appointments-to-Statutory-Bodies.
Note that Applications close 5pm Monday, 24 June 2024.
Applications should be sent to: appointments@dia.govt.nz.

DIA is also seeking applicants for the Applicants for Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library. Further information on this role can also be found on the above Appointments to Statutory Bodies website.

Jump customers being offered library cards

I learnt about a great initiative by Te Takere’s digital inclusion librarian, Leala Faleseuga, earlier this week. She explained that whenever she signs up a customer for Jump she asks them if they have a library card, and if not she is quick to sign them up. And then she can introduce them to the free eLibrary resources offered by Horowhenua Libraries, including Libby, Hoopla and Cloud Library.

I know that most, if not all library partners, are providing eLibrary services for their communities, but what impressed me about Leala’s approach is how she and her team at Te Takere are making the connection between digital connectivity and content.

I have mentioned this to a few other library partners during the week and they were quick to respond with “what a good idea!”

Our (DIAA) vision for Jump was that this would provide a pathway for communities to increase their digital skills and engagement with the digital world.

Having access to a digital device and an affordable internet device is just the beginning. Thank you to all our partners who are continuing to help their communities enjoy the benefits of the digital world.

I met with a senior government official during the week and she was so excited about being introduced to Libby by a librarian at Newtown Library in Wellington. She has now reached book number 200, thanks to Libby!

Purpose of this blog

This site is managed by the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) and is intended for partner organisations delivering programmes endorsed and/or supported by DIAA.  Currently this includes the following programmes:

  • Stepping UP
  • JUMP
  • DORA
  • Better Digital Futures for Seniors
  • Appy Seniors
  • Digital Wellbeing for All

The blog aims to address mainly operational issues associated with the delivery of these digital inclusion programmes.  It provides a repository of information dealing with specific questions raised by programme delivery partners.

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