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http://www.malia-malta.org/ Malta Library and Information Association en-gb Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:28:49 -0600 © 2008, Malta Library and Information Association A Library Week was held between 1st and 5th March 2010 at Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/262 Sun, 7th March, 2010 A new system, which will be used by all school libraries in Malta, was launched at the Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School in Naxxar http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/263 Sun, 7th March, 2010 Documents dating back to the 16th century are being brought to the digital age http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/264 Sun, 7th March, 2010 An interview with MaLIA member and pioneer in the introduction of formal education in library and information studies in Malta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/260 Sun, 14th February, 2010 Dr William Zammit, MaLIA member and the current coordinator of the B. LIAS and Dip. LIS and Dip. ARM http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/261 Sun, 14th February, 2010 The electronic database Jstor (short for Journal storage) is now available at the University Library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/258 Wed, 10th February, 2010 Local councils were informed about them last week and can apply for funds to build public libraries, plant about 4,000 trees or restore small historic items, such as niches, found in the locality. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/259 Wed, 10th February, 2010 Is government spending on education adequate? http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/256 Mon, 1st February, 2010 Works on the rehabilitation of Biagio Steps in Valletta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/257 Mon, 1st February, 2010 Microsoft Malta's first corporate volunteering project saw employees visiting Dar Qalb ta' Ġesú in Sta Venera for a community day. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/252 Mon, 1st February, 2010 What do you think about the University library facelift? http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/253 Mon, 1st February, 2010 A needs analysis conducted among science teachers in state, Church and private schools http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/254 Mon, 1st February, 2010 Faye Cukier, spoke about her book, Fleeing the Swastika, at the Verdala International School, Fort Pembroke. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/255 Mon, 1st February, 2010 The HSBC Vincenzo Bonello art library is now open at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/247 Tue, 1st December, 2009 This year's 'Library of the Year' award was recently awarded to Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary, Naxxar. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/248 Tue, 1st December, 2009 The International Conference of the Round Table on Archives (CITRA) has met in Malta last month. The theme of the conference was "Imagining The 21st Century Archivist: New Strategies For Education And Training". http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/249 Tue, 1st December, 2009 The library has about 5,000 books that can be read in a comfortable reading area or studied in the research section. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/250 Tue, 1st December, 2009 An article by Gorg Mallia (Times of Malta, 11 November 2009) about the local book publishing industry. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/251 Tue, 1st December, 2009 A new book-reading campaign which will have used books available for borrowing at coffee shops is in the works. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/245 Thu, 22nd October, 2009 A letter was published in the local press about maintenance at the Paola public library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/246 Thu, 22nd October, 2009 The President received a courtesy call from members of the Kunsill Arkivji Nazzjonali, at the Palace, Valletta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/242 Sun, 18th October, 2009 A letter published in The Times of Malta (4 October 2009) complained about the branch library being closed in summer. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/243 Sun, 18th October, 2009 The University library's makeover is almost ready but many are unsure about the new look. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/244 Sun, 18th October, 2009 The 86th issue of the NBC newsletter has just been published. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/241 Tue, 29th September, 2009 In a statement published in The Malta Independent on Sunday (13 September 2009), the FAA refer to a "much-needed, easily accessible public library" http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/240 Sun, 13th September, 2009 Letters in the local media are still referring to MaLIA's proposal for a public library in Piano's City Gate project http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/237 Sat, 12th September, 2009 A letter by Richard A. Matrenza was published in The Times (8 September 2009) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/238 Sat, 12th September, 2009 Sergio Grech has just launched his blog (in Maltese) dedicated to the world of books.  http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/239 Sat, 12th September, 2009 MaLIA's International Relations Officer was at IFLA 2009. A blog is now available for viewing and more importantly, for comments to be added. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/236 Tue, 1st September, 2009 An article about the Vienna declaration published following the EBLIDA and the NAPLE Forum conference last May http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/234 Sat, 15th August, 2009 The National Book Council has published the 5th in a series of 8 posters aimed to promote reading during summer. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/235 Sat, 15th August, 2009 MaLIA has replied to an article in The Times of Malta by Fiona Galea Debono http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/230 Sat, 8th August, 2009 The possibility of setting up a museum of printing to showcase its importance in Malta is being explored by the government. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/231 Sat, 8th August, 2009 The editorial of the Kullhadd (2 August 2009) refers to the need for a modern public library in Valletta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/232 Sat, 8th August, 2009 An initiative to encourage reading amongst the Maltese public http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/233 Sat, 8th August, 2009 MaLIA will be organising a short course during next autumn. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/229 Sun, 2nd August, 2009 David Friggieri writes in the Malta Today on Sunday about the proposed public library in the Piano City Gate project and the reading habits of the Maltese http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/225 Thu, 30th July, 2009 An interview with Liz Groves, owner of Island Books, was published on the Malta Independent http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/226 Thu, 30th July, 2009 A short letter by John Cassar published on Illum (26 July 2009) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/227 Thu, 30th July, 2009 Issue 82 of the National Book Council Newsletter has just been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/228 Thu, 30th July, 2009 An article by The Times of Malta journalist Fiona Galea Debono http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/224 Sun, 26th July, 2009 A postgraduate three-semester, late afternoon course in the history of the Order of St John at the University http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/221 Sun, 19th July, 2009 The 81st issue of the National Book Council Newsletter has been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/222 Sun, 19th July, 2009 A photo exhibition celebrating Malta's rich cultural heritage and drawing attention to monuments and sites in dire need of conservation is on display at the University Library ground floor until July 31 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/223 Sun, 19th July, 2009 An article by Ranier Fsadni in The Times of Malta (9 July 2009) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/218 Sun, 12th July, 2009 An article in The Times of Malta (10 July 2009) about the many manuscripts handed over to the national library by Ignazio Saverio Mifsud http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/219 Sun, 12th July, 2009 In an extensive article on Piano's Project that carried the opinions of various personalities in the local scene, MaLIA's views were included http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/220 Sun, 12th July, 2009 The MaLIA press release published on the 30 June 2009, has stimulated discussion in the local press http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/217 Sun, 5th July, 2009 The University of Malta has a vacancy for Director-Designate Library Services http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/216 Sat, 4th July, 2009 The Mqabba Local Council requires the services of a Librarian http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/214 Mon, 22nd June, 2009 Issue 78 of the National Book Council newsletter has been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/215 Mon, 22nd June, 2009 MaLIA has met with Mr Charles Caruana Carabez to discuss issues concerning libraries in Malta and Gozo http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/212 Sat, 13th June, 2009 The MaLIA Council representatives have met with Dr Chris Said http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/213 Sat, 13th June, 2009 This year marks the 45th anniversary since the foundation of the John XXIII Library. Fr Maurice Eminyan SJ, writes in The Times of Malta (5 June 2009) about this unique library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/209 Sat, 6th June, 2009 In his Saturday columnon The Times of Malta (6 June 2009), I.M. Beck writes about the recently held Maltese Book Fair at the Auberge D'Italie http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/210 Sat, 6th June, 2009 President George Abela was presented with a two-volume publication entitled Charles Frederick de Brocktorff: Watercolours of Malta at the National Library, Valletta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/211 Sat, 6th June, 2009 The National Archives the international community of archivists in the celebration of International Archives Day on 9 June 2009 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/208 Fri, 5th June, 2009 MaLIA has just published the 129th issue of its newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/203 Sun, 31st May, 2009 An article by Lino Spiteri published in The Sunday Times (24 May 2009) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/204 Sun, 31st May, 2009 Stanley Wells's work 'Shakespeare For All Times' presented to University of Malta Rector http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/205 Sun, 31st May, 2009 Over 200 primary and secondary school students participated in various workshops held during the recent open days at ACCESS Community Resource Centre http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/206 Sun, 31st May, 2009 Courses in Library, Information and Archive Studies from October 2009 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/207 Sun, 31st May, 2009 Two new articles have been posted on our international news page http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/202 Tue, 26th May, 2009 A project dubbed Digitisation Strategy and Framework for the National Library of Malta has been approved for funds from the European Regional Development Fund http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/199 Sun, 24th May, 2009 The Planning Authority has given conditional approval for the building of a stainless steel wire mesh around the University library to protect it from the sun. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/200 Sun, 24th May, 2009 The National Book Council has published the 76th issue of its newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/201 Sun, 24th May, 2009 The editorial of the Times of Malta (11 May 2009) commented on the printed word, reading and the use of public libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/194 Tue, 12th May, 2009 An article published on The Malta Independent on Sunday discusses the university library screen http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/193 Sun, 3rd May, 2009 The NSO marks World Book and Copyright Day 2009 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/190 Tue, 28th April, 2009 Books Plus of Sliema donated over 200 publications worth over €3,000 to the MCAST Library and Learning Resource Centre http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/191 Tue, 28th April, 2009 PQ 7156 provides details on expenditure on books by public libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/192 Tue, 28th April, 2009 Inauguration of the exhibition 'Teżori ta' Għawdex fil-Biblioteka Nazzjonali ta' Malta - Treasures of Gozo in the National Library of Malta', set up within the exhibition hall of the Ministry for Gozo http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/187 Mon, 27th April, 2009 World Book and Copyright Day was celebrated at the Gozo Public Library in Victoria last Thursday http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/188 Mon, 27th April, 2009 Bank of Valletta has donated a collection of educational books to the junior library of De La Salle College in Cottonera http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/189 Mon, 27th April, 2009 The NBC has just published the 73rd issue of its newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/186 Mon, 20th April, 2009 The National Archives will open its National Portrait Archive for the general public during the Flower and Pageantry Festival in Mdina http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/185 Sat, 18th April, 2009 An article published in The Times of Malta reveals plans for a library to be included in the new project for Les Halles http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/182 Mon, 13th April, 2009 A library has been set up at the Primary School in Pembroke to promote reading and literacy amongst students http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/184 Mon, 13th April, 2009 MaLIA has presented a short report to the Prime Minister on its proposal for the Royal Opera House ruins. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/181 Sun, 12th April, 2009 Half a million euro has been allocated to upgrade the University library's systems http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/179 Sun, 22nd March, 2009 Fourteen librarians from the UK are planning a "busman's holiday" to explore the library scene in Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/180 Sun, 22nd March, 2009 The MaLIA Council kicked off the 40th anniversary programme with a meeting with Ms Laura Kaspari Hohmann, the new Information Resource Officer at the US Embassy in Rome http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/174 Thu, 19th February, 2009 An article in The Sunday Times of Malta (!5 February 2009) by Mr Leonard Grech, Assistant Director (Assessment for Learning) within the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/175 Thu, 19th February, 2009 An article in The Sunday Times of Malta (8 February 2009) about an 85-volume, 8,500-page Maltese dictionary to be published soon http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/176 Thu, 19th February, 2009 An article by the MaLIA Secretrary, Caludio Laferla, on reading and new formats available for people to enjoy reading http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/177 Thu, 19th February, 2009 San Anton School librarian Noel Tanti was recently awarded the title of School Librarian of the Year by the Malta School Library Service http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/178 Thu, 19th February, 2009 Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday gave a hint that the idea of turning the old Opera House site into a Parliament is not cast in stone http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/171 Mon, 26th January, 2009 US Ambassador Molly Bordonaro recently donated a number of books to the Marsascala public library. The embassy's press and cultural affairs attaché Cynthia Ehrlich made the presentation visit on behalf of Ms Bordonaro. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/172 Mon, 26th January, 2009 The government has designated the National Library in Valletta as the 'Palace of New Thinking' following a call by Edward deBono. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/173 Mon, 26th January, 2009 A meeting was held between MaLIA and AD representatives to dicuss MaLIA's proposal for the Opera House ruins http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/170 Tue, 20th January, 2009 January 2009 promises to be a very busy month for the MaLIA Council. Two interviews on the media and 3 meetings with local authorities are already scheduled http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/166 Sun, 11th January, 2009 The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is now operating from its new premises http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/167 Sun, 11th January, 2009 Anthony Mangion, director Library Services Malta was presented with a donation of books by Laiq Ahmed Atif, president Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/168 Sun, 11th January, 2009 The ongoing saga about the National Book Council and the National Book Prize has continued with another two articles in the Malta Today http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/169 Sun, 11th January, 2009 As part of its 40th anniversary activities the Central Bank of Malta will be presenting each school and public library in Malta with a copy of each of four publications http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/165 Tue, 6th January, 2009 An article by Claire Bonello gives a boost to MaLIA's proposal for a public library in place of the Opera House ruins http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/163 Mon, 5th January, 2009 During the month of December 2008, MaLIA received a donation of library and information science books from the US Embassy http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/164 Mon, 5th January, 2009 An article published in The Times of Malta on MaLIA's proposal for a public library in place of the Opera House ruins http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/158 Sun, 28th December, 2008 An article by Joseph Schiro was published in The Times of Malta (21 December 2008) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/159 Sun, 28th December, 2008 An article published in the local daily newsparer L-Orizzont highlighted the lack of investment in public libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/160 Sun, 28th December, 2008 MaLIA Council in talks with authorities about the proposal for a cultural centre in place of the Opera House ruins http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/161 Sun, 28th December, 2008 MaLIA Council rerpresentatives attend meetings on Europeana http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/162 Sun, 28th December, 2008 The international conference of the round table of archives will take place in Malta from the 17th to the 21st November 2009. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/157 Tue, 2nd December, 2008 Bound editions of the recently published Maltese translation of the Koran were donated to the University library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/155 Sun, 30th November, 2008 St Benedict's College Girls' Junior Lyceum of St Lucia has won the School Library of the Year award http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/156 Sun, 30th November, 2008 Speaking during the budget debate about the votes of her ministry, Minister Cristina made only a passing remark about libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/151 Sun, 23rd November, 2008 The vast range of databases in the field of medicine and health is the subject of a workshop entitled 'The use of Ebscohost 2.0 for medical information' http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/152 Sun, 23rd November, 2008 The university's financial allocation will increase by €4.4 million to €36 million http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/153 Sun, 23rd November, 2008 A letter by the MaLIA Chairman proposing a Cultrural Centre in Valletta was published in The Malta Independent on Sunday (9 November 2008) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/154 Sun, 23rd November, 2008 The second floor of the University's main library has been refurbished and reconfigured http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/148 Wed, 5th November, 2008 Xaghra Primary School pupils were the first to visit the Gozo Public Library as part of its orientation programme for this year http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/149 Wed, 5th November, 2008 An article in Il-Kullhadd (26 October 2008) claims that expenditure on books by public libraries had gone down by 83% between 2004 and 2008 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/150 Wed, 5th November, 2008 A discussion with the theme "The musical archives of our islands and Maltese composers in foreign archives". http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/145 Mon, 20th October, 2008 The 12^th issue of the National Archives Newsletter has just been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/146 Mon, 20th October, 2008 Tha National Archives Council has just published a report on the state of the Maltese archives http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/147 Mon, 20th October, 2008 A forum to discuss the state of the Maltese archives is being held on the 22 October 2008 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/144 Sun, 19th October, 2008 In a Press Release published this week, the National Archives have announced new opening hours http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/143 Sun, 5th October, 2008 Following letters in the press by the MaLIA  and the Friends of the Archives, the issue has now been resolved http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/139 Sun, 28th September, 2008 The National Library will be open during the forthcoming Notte Bianca in Valletta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/140 Sun, 28th September, 2008 The Marsaxlokk public library has received a book donation from the US Embassy http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/141 Sun, 28th September, 2008 Claudio Laferla, the MaLIA Secretary, has attended the fifth UNECO Information Literacy Workshop held in Ankara http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/142 Sun, 28th September, 2008 MaLIA secretary, Claudio Laferla, writes on literacy in the Malta Independent on Sunday http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/138 Sun, 14th September, 2008 In a letter dated 5 September 2008, MaLIA has complained to the Broadcasting Authority about the advert published for the post of Records and Information Officer http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/137 Thu, 11th September, 2008 Heritage Malta is launching a Library Membership Scheme that will give members many benefits including a reference service at the Heritage Malta Central Library in Bighi http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/134 Tue, 2nd September, 2008 An article in The Sunday Times of Malta (31 August 2008) by Ms Fabry and Mr Schirò, chairman and vice-chairman of ICOM Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/135 Tue, 2nd September, 2008 In an interview published on Il-Kullhadd, Dr Carmel Borg suggested that the University library is not adequate for students reading for their Masters http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/136 Tue, 2nd September, 2008 Bank of Valletta has donated books to the San Gwann public library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/133 Sat, 30th August, 2008 A letter was published in the local newspaper L-Orizzont about the public library in St Julian's http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/131 Wed, 27th August, 2008 The importance of reading was highlighted in a letter that was published in the L-Orizzont of the 23 August 2008 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/132 Wed, 27th August, 2008 An article entitled 'The future of reading' has been published in The Times of Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/130 Tue, 12th August, 2008 MaLIA has written to the Superintendent of the Mater Dei Hospital offering its assistance http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/129 Sun, 3rd August, 2008 The National Book Council has just published issue 62 of its newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/128 Sun, 27th July, 2008 The Melitensia section of the public library in Vittoriosa has been upgraded with the support of HSBC http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/127 Thu, 24th July, 2008 An article by Karen Mugliett about the integration of technology in schools, including libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/125 Sun, 20th July, 2008 Minister replies to PQ by the Hon. Karl Chircop on funds for Central Public Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/126 Sun, 20th July, 2008 Printing in Malta 1642-1839 by Dr William Zammit, was launched at the St James Cavalier during the last week of June http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/123 Sun, 6th July, 2008 The National Book Council has just published Issue 61 of its newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/124 Sun, 6th July, 2008 Library becomes a hub of activity at St Ignatius College's Boys' Secondary, Qormi (Handaq) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/120 Sun, 15th June, 2008 This year San Anton School organised a full week of activities across the whole school to commemorate World Book Day http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/121 Sun, 15th June, 2008 The National Book Council has organised a Fair of Maltese Books at the Robert Samut Hall (near Argotti Gardens) between 12-14 June http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/122 Sun, 15th June, 2008 The 57^th issue of the National Book Council Newsletter has just been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/119 Sun, 18th May, 2008 The editorial of The Malta Independent of the 29 April 2008 reflects on the statistics published on World Book and Copyright Day. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/118 Sun, 4th May, 2008 A letter about public libraries by Mr Joseph Grech was published in The Malta Independent (2 May 2008) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/117 Sat, 3rd May, 2008 As part of its international relations programme, the National Archives recently signed a collaboration agreement with the http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/116 Fri, 2nd May, 2008 The NBC has just published the latest issue of its Newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/115 Sun, 27th April, 2008 National Book Council Chairman writes in The Times on World Book and Copyright Day 2008 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/112 Fri, 25th April, 2008 A News Release published by the NSO on World Book and Copyright day reveals worrying facts  http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/113 Fri, 25th April, 2008 During the past week, several articles related to the observance of World Book and Copyright Day 2008 appeared in the local press http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/114 Fri, 25th April, 2008 An article in The Times (19 April 2008), written by Kristina Chetcuti http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/109 Sun, 20th April, 2008 The On the Dot column of The Times of Malta dated 7 April 2008 commented on accessibilty to the Central Public Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/110 Sun, 20th April, 2008 Bank of Valletta has donated a collection of books to the St Paul's Bay primary school library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/111 Sun, 20th April, 2008 Norbert Bugeja, a young Maltese author and poet presents his work at the Leipzig Book Fair http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/108 Sun, 6th April, 2008 Mrs Dolores Cristina has been appointed Minister of Education and Culture http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/107 Mon, 31st March, 2008 Following discussions between the Public Entities Section of the Union Haddiema Maghqudin http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/103 Mon, 10th March, 2008 A few weeks ago the Friends of the National Archives laucnhed a revamped website http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/104 Mon, 10th March, 2008 MaLIA's Interim Chairman delivered a presentation during the Conference on Book Reading in Malta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/105 Mon, 10th March, 2008 The National Book Council has published two more newsletters http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/106 Mon, 10th March, 2008 MaLIA's Interim Chairman, Robert Mizzi, will deliver a presentation during the NBC Conference on Book Reading in Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/101 Thu, 28th February, 2008 The National Book Council has published issue no. 51 of its Newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/102 Thu, 28th February, 2008 One of the 34 new projects for Valletta and Floriana being proposed by AN is that the Ministry for Family and Social Solidarity is replaced by a public library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/98 Sun, 17th February, 2008 This issue includes the application form for the forthcoming conference on 1 March 2008 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/99 Sun, 17th February, 2008 The new Health Sciences Library at Mater Dei Hospital opened on Monday 12 February 2008 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/100 Sun, 17th February, 2008 Tha National Book Council is organising a seminar with the theme "Reading in Malta" http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/97 Tue, 12th February, 2008 Mr Claudio Laferla, a MaLIA member will deliver a presentation during a conference in Rome http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/95 Sun, 10th February, 2008 The NBC has published the 49th issue of its Newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/96 Sun, 10th February, 2008 The second issue of EBLIDA News for 2008 has been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/94 Sun, 3rd February, 2008 The Times of Malta (28 January 2008) reported that the Safi library has been inaugurated by Education Minister Louis Galea. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/93 Wed, 30th January, 2008 The MaLIA chairman has written to The Sunday Times about the pending Libraries Act http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/90 Sun, 20th January, 2008 The MSLA has emphasised the need for more resources during its AGM http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/91 Sun, 20th January, 2008 Blacktown City Libray in Sydney, Australia, includes one-hour reading session in Maltese in one of its activities http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/92 Sun, 20th January, 2008 The National Book Council has just published issues 45 and 46 of its newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/89 Fri, 18th January, 2008 A digital copy of 500 original photos and two-and-a-half hours of film footage were recently donated to Malta for posterity http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/88 Sun, 30th December, 2007 Dr. Thomas Kopka from Germany is consulting a consortium for research organisations and industrial enterprises who intend to apply for funds of the European Union for a project concerning "Digital Libraries“ and "Distance Learning“. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/87 Sun, 23rd December, 2007 The 19th edition of the EBLIDA Newsletter has just been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/86 Sat, 22nd December, 2007 Tha National Library has decided to publish two volumes of uinique watercolurs by Charles Frederick de Brocktorff http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/85 Tue, 18th December, 2007 The Education Minister has presented thousands of books to school, branch and regional libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/84 Wed, 12th December, 2007 The latest issue of the National Book Council Newsletter has been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/83 Sun, 9th December, 2007 The November 2007 issue of EBLIDA News has just been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/82 Sun, 25th November, 2007 A Lm30,000 increase in the budget for the National Archives http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/79 Sat, 24th November, 2007 The first book in Maltese online - Charles Casha's Pandolino/Galatea - is available on the International Children's Digital Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/80 Sat, 24th November, 2007 Jeremy Strong, the award-winning author of children's books, visited St Edward's college and gave a talk to boys in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/81 Sat, 24th November, 2007 The Malta Independent (12 November 2007) has published an interview with Philip Borg, Director at the Department of Libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/76 Sun, 18th November, 2007 The 42nd issue of the NBC Newsletter has been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/77 Sun, 18th November, 2007 As part of the ongoing Knowledge for all campaign, the EIE has donated books to the library of Ta’ Xbiex local council http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/78 Sun, 18th November, 2007 Dr William Zammit has been appointed as lecturer at the Division of Library & Information Studies at the Universitry of Malta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/75 Sat, 10th November, 2007 The NBC is planning to launch an online Maltese Books in Print http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/73 Sun, 4th November, 2007 The 41st issue of the National Book Council Newsletter has just been published. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/74 Sun, 4th November, 2007 The National Book Council has launched its website at www.ktieb.org.mt http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/70 Sat, 27th October, 2007 The Malta Book Fair will take place from the 14 to 18 November 2007 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/71 Sat, 27th October, 2007 The National Book Council has published Issue 39 of its Newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/72 Sat, 27th October, 2007 The October issue of the National Archives Newsletter has just been published. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/69 Mon, 22nd October, 2007 The Archive Awareness Week will take place between the 22 and 27 October 2007 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/67 Thu, 18th October, 2007 The October 2007 issue of the National Book Council Newsletter has just been published http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/68 Thu, 18th October, 2007 MaLIA has submitted a position statement concerning the white paper on the Freedom of Information Act http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/64 Sun, 7th October, 2007 MaLIA has submitted its comments on the pre budget document to the OPM http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/65 Sun, 7th October, 2007 Malta has retained its leading EU ranking in the quality of its e-Government http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/66 Sun, 7th October, 2007 The NBC has just published its latest Newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/62 Thu, 27th September, 2007 Issue 121 of the MaLIA Newsletter has just been published. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/63 Thu, 27th September, 2007 An exhibition called "The Art of Fortress Building in Hospitaller Malta" is being held at the National Library in Valletta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/61 Sun, 16th September, 2007 In line with the 2006 recommendations, MaLIA has started meeting with local library authorities http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/58 Sun, 9th September, 2007 MaLIA Council representatives have met with Dr Louis Galea, Minister responsible for libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/59 Sun, 9th September, 2007 On International Literacy Day, Robert Mizzi has written in The Times about literacy in Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/60 Sun, 9th September, 2007 A Guide Books Exhibition is currently being held at the National Archives (Gozo Section) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/56 Wed, 15th August, 2007 The National Archives is organising a half-day course on the 18 September 2007 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/57 Wed, 15th August, 2007 The National Book Council has published the 36th issue of its newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/55 Sun, 12th August, 2007 The white paper proposing the Freedom of Information Act was published on the 18 July 2007 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/52 Sat, 28th July, 2007 Dr Louis Galea announced the building of a new library during an on-site visit at the Safi primary school http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/53 Sat, 28th July, 2007 The National Archives has just published the July issue of its interesting newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/54 Sat, 28th July, 2007 The NBC has received 130 nominations for the 2007 edition of the national book prize http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/50 Sun, 15th July, 2007 In a letter that appeared on it-Torca (8 July 2007), the writer complained about the location of the central public library in Floriana http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/51 Sun, 15th July, 2007 Prime Minister announces that Freedom of Information white paper is to be published in the coming days http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/49 Mon, 9th July, 2007 National Book Council PRO, Mr Sergio Grech, was interviewed by journalist Marie Benoit about the recently lauched camapign http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/47 Sun, 8th July, 2007 The library at the Boys Secondary School receives book donation from the Bank of Valletta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/48 Sun, 8th July, 2007 The Malta Labour Party leader, Dr Alfred Sant, visits the National Archives http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/45 Wed, 4th July, 2007 The HSBC Cares For Children Fund has contributed towards the extension of the school library collection at St Benedict Primary School http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/46 Wed, 4th July, 2007 A new scheme launched by Agenda aims at helping school libraries update their collections http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/42 Wed, 27th June, 2007 The National Book Council has just published the 35th issue of its Newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/43 Wed, 27th June, 2007 The National Library has published attractive brochures in six different languages which give basic information about the building http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/44 Wed, 27th June, 2007 An initiative to encourage reading during the summer months has been launched by the NBC http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/41 Sun, 17th June, 2007 The National Book Council has presented around one thousand books to the Central Public Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/40 Sat, 16th June, 2007 In a letter to The Times, Claudio Laferla highlights the need for information literacy http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/39 Sun, 10th June, 2007 Dr Paul Xuereb has written to The Sunday Times about the survey on reading habits. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/38 Tue, 5th June, 2007 The editorial of The Sunday Times (27 May 2007) commented on the findings of a survey on reading habits amongst the Maltese. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/36 Sun, 3rd June, 2007 The National Book Council is inviting authors and publishers to submit books published in Malta during 2006 for the next edition of the National Book Prize. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/37 Sun, 3rd June, 2007 The National Book Council has just published issue number 33 of its newsletter that focuses on the Seminar held on Saturday 26 May 2007. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/35 Sun, 27th May, 2007 MaLIA has launched a new version of what was originally known as the Register of Qualified Librarians. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/34 Sat, 19th May, 2007 The MaLIA Chaiman and Deputy Chairman have met the Minister responsible for libraries and archives to discuss major issues concerning the area. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/32 Fri, 4th May, 2007 In an official letter sent last week, MaLIA has asked for meetings with Mr. Philip Borg, Director at the Libraries Department and Mr. Joe Debattista, the Officer-in-Charge Public Libraries. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/33 Fri, 4th May, 2007 Both The Times of Malta (25 April 2007) and The Malta Independent (24 April 2007) reported the Minister of Education of Education, Youth and Employment, Dr Louis Galea quoting statistics on book loans from public libraries during 2006. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/31 Mon, 30th April, 2007 A total of 600 new books are on display before being distributed among libraries in Gozo. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/29 Sat, 28th April, 2007 Local journalist Fiona Galea Debono talks to Katherine Roberts on World Book and Copyright Day. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/30 Sat, 28th April, 2007 The deputy chairman of MaLIA, Mr Joseph Grima has written to the Times of Malta on books and libraries. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/26 Thu, 26th April, 2007 Public libraries in Malta are struggling to sustain popularity, insists Lana Galea. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/27 Thu, 26th April, 2007 The technology supplement of the Times (26 April 2007) reported about the new MaLIA website and highlighted the fact that the proposed libraries portal has been shelved. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/28 Thu, 26th April, 2007 The World Book and Copyright Day 2007 will be celebrated with a full programme of activities at St James Cavalier. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/25 Sun, 22nd April, 2007 The Minister of Education, Youth and Employment, Dr Louis Galea, has set up the fourth National Book Council. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/24 Sun, 15th April, 2007 The St Paul's Bay local council is holding an essay/drawing competition for students in the locality to commemorate World Book Day. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/23 Mon, 9th April, 2007 Article 19, a lobby group for "Global Campaign for Free Expression" have sent a letter to the Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister expressing concerns regarding freedom of expression in a number of countries, including Malta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/19 Sun, 8th April, 2007 In another letter to The Sunday Times (8 April, 2007), Prof. Mario Buhagiar, President, Malta Historical Societry, updates the readers with developemts re the Hansard Collection. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/20 Sun, 8th April, 2007 John XXIII Library was founded in 1962 at Xavier House, the Jesuit Residence at 226, St. Paul Street, Valletta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/21 Sun, 8th April, 2007 The Human Resource Office, in collaboration with the University Library is organising Library Tours. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/22 Sun, 8th April, 2007 In a letter to The Sunday Times (1 April 2007), Prof. Mario Buhagiar, President of the Malta Historical Society, commented on recent developemnts. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/18 Mon, 2nd April, 2007 The European Institute of Education (EIE) has made a book donation to the B'Bugia local Council. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/17 Sun, 1st April, 2007 The recently opened Xaghra Public Library requires the services of a librarian. Closing date: 23 March 2007. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/16 Thu, 22nd March, 2007 In a letter to The Sunday Times (18 March 2007), the National Archivist has clarified issues relating to the statement by the Malta Historical Society. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/15 Mon, 19th March, 2007 The Ministry of Education, Youth and Employment donated 100 books to the Siggiewi Public Library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/13 Fri, 16th March, 2007 The Malta Historical Society has aired its concern to the Minister of Education, Dr Louis Galea, about two issues of concern to historical research in Malta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/14 Fri, 16th March, 2007 An advert for the post of “Librarian” was published in the Times on Saturday 10th March 2007. MaLIA has very strong reservations about the contents of this advert. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/12 Sun, 11th March, 2007 A new library was inaugurated on Saturday 3 March 2007 at Xaghra. The library was opened after discussions between the Department of Libraries, MCAST and the Xaghra local council. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/9 Sun, 4th March, 2007 The Zejtun public library is the branch library that has issued most books during 2006. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/10 Sun, 4th March, 2007 During 2006, as estimated 4,131 hours of research were carried out at the National Archives. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/11 Sun, 4th March, 2007 During the Annual General Meeting that took place at the University of Malta Library, a new Council was elected for 2007. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/8 Tue, 27th February, 2007 MaLIA will be launching a brand new website during the Annual General Meeting 2007. The need for a new website has been felt for some time and following contacts with a website developer, a contract was signed with madicted development. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/7 Sat, 24th February, 2007 The 38th AGM of the Malta Library and Information Association (MaLIA) will be held on Monday 26th February 2007 at the University Library, Msida. All members are urged to attend. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/6 Fri, 23rd February, 2007 Following several discussions and suggestions during Council meetings, a new logo has been chosen for MALIA. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/3 Tue, 20th February, 2007 Bank of Valletta has donated a collection of books to the Marsascala Local Council. These books will be placed in the Marsascala branch library for the benefit of the people of the community. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/4 Tue, 20th February, 2007