The Forum
Theme | Vision | Objectives | Organising Committee | Logo
The Forum theme
The theme for the 2007 Forum is 'Culture, Knowledge, Future’, with each day reflecting a part of the theme:
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Day one will cover Knowledge, with sessions on ways of knowledge, including protocols, ethics, copyright, repatriation and developing knowledge places.
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Day two will centre on Culture, which will include history, heritage, as well as visiting an Aboriginal community/group in south east Queensland.
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Day three will be a day of sharing by inviting non-Indigenous people to attend the forum to discuss different perspectives.
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Day four will focus on Future and will be an opportunity to workshop the future directions for the Forum.
Join us for presentations and discussions of the current issues that impact Indigenous librarianship and the opportunity to learn more about the cultures of Australian Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as Indigenous people from across the globe.
The Forum vision
“We, as unified Indigenous peoples who work with libraries and information, will ensure the appropriate care, development and management of the Indigenous knowledge of generations past, present and future.”
The Forum objectives
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To identify ways to improve library services for Indigenous peoples
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To discuss best practices for library services for diverse Indigenous populations
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To affirm the history, knowledge and values of Indigenous populations
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To promote partnerships to create a global network for sharing information, ideas and practices
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To promote Aboriginal culture and heritage as an important foundation for promoting and protecting cultural lifestyles and values
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To incorporate strategies to encourage participation for the Aboriginal community in their libraries
The Forum organising committee
The IILF organising committee for 2007 consists of (clockwise from left):
Alana Garwood-Houng, Librarian, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Melissa Jackson, Indigenous Services Librarian, State Library of New South Wales.
Robert Barty, Executive Manager, Indigenous Library Services, State Library of Queensland.
Sophie Morton, Administrative Support (Previous), Indigenous Library Services, State Library of Queensland.
Alisha Perrett, Administrative Support (Current), Indigenous Library Services, State Library of Queensland (not pictured)
The Forum logo
The Forum logo is based on an original artwork created by Lilla Watson for the State Library of Queensland.
Kurilpa Country by Lilla Watson, 2006
Beneath the Southern Cross,
and the canopy of the rainforest along the river bank,
the Kurilpa, which still survives here,
dug out its nests, and left its tracks .
They looked out over the river,
the ripples on its surface stirred by the wind and tidal surge,
and the fish swimming in the water.
