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It’s extended!

Lightning Talk Registration has been extended until Monday 15/06/2026!as

We now have a bit more time to welcome your story. Your experience and insights are the essence of these short, bite-sized presentations, and we look forward to hearing your talk.

Feel ready to showcase your work? Register now: https://caval.odoo.com/survey/fef92dc2-e853-48f3-a815-319f9cfbd366

📅 Submission deadline: 15 June 2026
📩 Questions? Contact Darren Ryan for more information!

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❗EVENT DETAIL ❗

📅 When: 5-6 August 2026

📍 Where: The University Club of Western Australia

✋ Who can join: Librarians across Western Australia (and participants from other regions are warmly welcome)

✅ Register link: https://short.caval.edu.au/Spark2026

It’s music time, everybody 🎵!

We created a special Spotify playlist to celebrate CARM 30th Anniversary! It will take you from a festive birthday vibe to the calm ambiance of the library. Let’s tune in to the sound of our anniversary.

Start the party here: https://ow.ly/nn2B50Z60uh

Spotlight to the second group of vendors at Spark 2026!

Bibliotheca – A global company helping libraries deliver seamless, modern experiences through innovative technology.

DatacomIT - An Australian leader in digitisation and digital preservation, offering comprehensive services for cultural institutions.

Raeco – An Australian provider specialising in creating inspiring library and learning spaces, with expertly engineered shelving and high‑quality locally manufactured furniture.

Softlink Information Centre – A technology company delivering smart, reliable solutions for library, knowledge, and research management.

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❗EVENT DETAIL ❗

📅 When: 5-6 August 2026

📍 Where: The University Club of Western Australia

✋ Who can join: Librarians across Western Australia (and participants from other regions are warmly welcome)

✅ Register link: https://short.caval.edu.au/Spark2026

Are you looking for a chance to showcase your project or any interesting idea that you might be thinking of with your colleagues?

Lightning talk is your perfect opportunity! You can share anything, from your career story to the industry trend that you find interesting or innovative. It is totally up to you, as long as you believe the topic can both express yourself fully and spark the conversation among other participants.

Sounds interesting? Register now: https://ow.ly/W4JS50Z3Hov

📅 Submission deadline: 5 June 2026

📩 Questions? Contact Darren Ryan for more information!

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❗EVENT DETAIL ❗

📅 When: 5-6 August 2026

📍 Where: The University Club of Western Australia

✋ Who can join: Librarians across Western Australia (and participants from other regions are warmly welcome)

✅ Register link: https://ow.ly/Uwhb50Z3Hou

Members Exclusive - CARM 30th Contest is closing soon!

Thank you for so many of your responses to the contest! We’ve loved reading them.

Just a quick reminder that the contest closes next Monday (01/06) at 11:59 PM. If you haven’t submitted your entry yet, now’s your chance!

1️⃣ If you are a CAVAL member, find the email title CARM 30th Anniversary: Get Ready to Play!

2️⃣ Follow the contest instructions

3️⃣ Submit your response

We are looking forward to your entries!

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Our Spark 2026 Vendor Spotlight starts here. Meet the first group of featured vendors

🔷ALS Library Services Pty Ltd- Australian library supplier into acquisitions, cataloguing, and shelf-ready services for diverse library sectors.

🔷FE Technologies – Global provider of integrated RFID library solutions, including self-checkout, inventory, security, and 24/7 access systems.

🔷Reface Industries - The Australasian industry leader providing solution related to disc library, including transportation, storage, maintenance, and repair.

🔷Ulverscroft – The publishing and distribution company specialising in print and unabridged books from some of the world’s most popular authors.

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❗EVENT DETAIL ❗

📅 When: 5-6 August 2026

📍 Where: The University Club of Western Australia

✋ Who can join: Librarians across Western Australia (and participants from other regions are warmly welcome)

✅ Register link: https://short.caval.edu.au/Spark2026

Meet our first keynote speaker for Spark 2026.

Say hello to Dr Leisa Gibbons, an internationally recognised information science educator and researcher with extensive experience in library practice. Additionally, her research explores how archival collections serve as critical infrastructure for democratic governance and community resilience.

Bringing her diverse working and academic background, Leisa will be presenting on the role of AI in the library sector. More details about the session will be released soon.

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❗EVENT DETAIL ❗

📅 When: 5-6 August 2026

📍 Where: The University Club of Western Australia

✋ Who can join: Librarians across Western Australia (and participants from other regions are warmly welcome)

✅ Register link: https://ow.ly/M4Zu50Z22Cg

❓Got an idea or insight to share ❓

A Lightning talk at SPARK 2026 can be a perfect opportunity!

Designed to make the conference more engaging, Lightning Talks give you a platform to share expertise, spark conversation, and connect with others across the sector.

Your topic can explore anything that inspires discussion. It can be an emerging trend, a new idea, or something that you feel the urge to share with everyone!

Submit your idea today through this link: https://ow.ly/8Kxv50Z0VjY

📅 Submission deadline: 5 June 2026

📩 Questions? Contact Darren Ryan for more information!

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❗EVENT DETAIL ❗

📅 When: 5-6 August 2026

📍 Where: The University Club of Western Australia

✋ Who can join: Librarians across Western Australia (and participants from other regions are warmly welcome)

✅ Register link: https://ow.ly/m5zn50Z0Vlt

The Australian Library and Information Association National Conference 2026 has been an incredible reminder of the power of the library sector and the impact we are all contributing to together. Huge thanks to ALIA for organising such a fantastic conference, and we loved the opportunity to exhibit. Until next time 🙌