Ballarat NAC

Last Wednesday night Ballarat held one of ALIA's regional NAC's. It was out at the University of Ballarat, Mt Helen campus. The UB library put on some really yummy food (thanks guys!). The most encouraging thing was that there were 14 representatives present. OK - only three weren't employed by the University, but still, it was a great start. There was me from health, and two from schools and the rest UB. One however, was a TAFE teacher (UB teach library technicians) so I think she can be counted separately too as she isn't in the library. Derek Whitehead was the chair, with the lovely Margie Anderson as minute taker.

Having never been to one before I must admit it wasn't what I expected. Anyway, we got to discuss lots of issues. In particular the skills required of the profession and the image of the profession. We also discussed a local library group in Ballarat. A dinner has been organised for November 1st so hopefully we will be able to kick start something from there. It will be really interesting to read Margie minutes as I didn't necessary get the idea of where all our discussions are headed. We also skipped other parts do to lack of time. Anyway, I will be interested to see where these discussions head, but most importantly, the turnout was a great start to reforming a local group.