Associateship award for Rodney Libraries staff member

Congratulations to Chris Roberts who has been awarded an Associateship of LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) in recognition that she has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, judgment, attitude and commitment of a professional librarian.

After several years as a children's librarian, Chris developed her cataloguing skills and interests at Wanganui District Library, then refined them at North Shore Libraries. This led to her current position as District Cataloguer for Rodney Libraries, providing an overall management of cataloguing policies and practices for Rodney and contributing to the Auckland-wide cataloguing team. Chris has been an active member of LIANZA since 1979, serving on the Central District and Hikuwai (Auckland Region) regional committees for several years.

"The Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa: Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa (LIANZA) is the professional organisation for the New Zealand library and information services sector. LIANZA serves and promotes the interests of New Zealand library and information industry and professionals by providing continuing professional development, professionals awards and recognition, publications and resources, advocacy and collegial support. LIANZA plays a key coordination role in the industry and through its regional and special interest group infrastructure provides organisational structure for members seeking mutual support. LIANZA is a member of IFLA - The International Federation of Library Associations." From About us