Board Elections 2024

Would you like to help shape ALIA's future direction?

Why not consider nominating for the ALIA Board of Directors?

Being a Director provides an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the library and information sector.

In 2024 ALIA members are electing 4 positions to the ALIA Board. Members will vote to elect:

• One Institutional Director
• Three general Directors

The successful candidates will take office following our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2024 and serve on the Board for three years.

They will be part of a seven-member Board comprising the President, Institutional Director and five general Directors.  The Board will appoint one of their members to serve as the Vice President. 

To nominate yourself or someone else, please download and complete the following forms.

Nomination Form    Candidate Information Form

What does being a Director involve?

As a Board member you will help shape ALIA's future direction.  You will bring your knowledge, skills and experience to the table to provide strategic guidance to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Association.  You will be responsible for setting the core activities of ALIA, for reflecting the views of Members and for strong governance, risk and financial management.

Being a Director provides a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the library and information sector and ensure that your industry association is one that you will continue to be proud of.

The Board meets approximately four times a year. In 2024 we anticipate that these will be a combination of online and in-person meetings.  Generally, the in-person meetings are held in Canberra at ALIA House. 

More information about the role of a Director can be found here.

Skills and attributes

The Association seeks Directors with skills, attributes and experience to support the CEO and lead the Association.  These include:

• Contemporary corporate governance
• Finance and risk management
• Strategic planning, implementation and review processes
• Communication and marketing
• Networking and the ability to leverage networks
• LIS industry and issues affecting the LIS sector/Association.

Ideally the Board will comprise individuals with a mix of skills and experience.

Lead, innovate and empower your association by nominating for the board in 2024

To nominate yourself or someone else, please download and complete the following forms.

Nomination Form    Candidate Information Form 

Election Process

ALIA elections are governed by ALIA By-Law 3 and an independent election specialist is appointed to manage the voting process.

The following table provides details of the election timeline.

Want to know more?

Information about the current Board of Directors can be found here. 

To find out more about the election process or the work of the ALIA Board, please contact the ALIA Board of Directors.