http://www.malia-malta.org/ Malta Library and Information Association en-gb Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:13:50 -0500 © 2008, Malta Library and Information Association http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/395 Sat, 4th February, 2012 Leading store Selfridges is putting the shhh... into shopping - by opening its own 15,000-book library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/393 Wed, 25th January, 2012 Claudio Laferla (MaLIA member) writes in The Times on school libraries. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/394 Wed, 25th January, 2012 Public libraries in Malta and Gozo in the first 10 months of this year lent 23,000 more books than last year for a total of 695,000 books http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/392 Sat, 17th December, 2011 An article by the MaLIA Chairman in the Times of Malta, 10 December 2011. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/390 Sun, 11th December, 2011 One of the areas that is undergoing a profound change is the attainment of literacy in the early years http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/391 Sun, 11th December, 2011 €9.5m government school opened at Mosta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/388 Sun, 4th December, 2011 Valletta will be the next location for the second Malta Council for Culture and the Arts cultural tour programme. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/389 Sun, 4th December, 2011 Will e-book lending push libraries out of print, asks Josianne Facchetti http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/387 Mon, 28th November, 2011 The University of Malta Library launched an enhanced and redesigned website which provides easier access to all available resources for academics, support staff and students. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/384 Sun, 20th November, 2011 Comment on certain unethical methods adopted by the National Book Council during the National Book Awards http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/385 Sun, 20th November, 2011 Does University provide enough resources for your studies? http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/386 Sun, 20th November, 2011 Gorg Borg is to retire from his post after many years in charge of the Gozo Public Library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/382 Sun, 13th November, 2011 One suggestion is for opening up the concept of a library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/383 Sun, 13th November, 2011 Student LGBT society ‘We Are’ announced that it has bought 10 books on queer studies for the University library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/379 Sun, 6th November, 2011 Two-year evening course for teacher-librarians is being launched by director general of education. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/380 Sun, 6th November, 2011 This years’ edition of the Malta Book Fair will be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, between Wednesday 9 and Sunday 13 November. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/381 Sun, 6th November, 2011 These figures emerge from the preliminary nationwide research of Velislava Hillman as part of her postgraduate work http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/376 Sun, 30th October, 2011 The state of the English language in Malta is worrying and standards are declining rapidly http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/377 Sun, 30th October, 2011 The world’s biggest book fair wants to put paid to fears for the survival of the book in its traditional, bound form in the face of its digital rival’s growing popularity. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/378 Sun, 30th October, 2011 Eden Cinemas and Merlin library have launched a ‘Books for Schools’ campaign to promote Maltese literacy in schools http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/374 Sun, 16th October, 2011 The University of Malta Library is hosting a photographic exhibition which focuses on the recently discovered mass graves of 250 British and Australian soldiers who fell at Fromelles, France.
http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/375 Sun, 16th October, 2011 US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet Foreign Minister Tonio Borg during the United Nations General Assembly reception at the New York Public Library in New York. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/372 Sun, 25th September, 2011 An original copy of the Magna Carta dating back to 1297 is on display in London on Sunday, giving people a rare glimpse of one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/373 Sun, 25th September, 2011 Over 500 schoolchildren attending SkolaSajf visited St Vincent de Paul residence for the elderly during the summer, chatting with residents and donating books and balls of wool. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/371 Sun, 11th September, 2011 In his regular Saturday column on The Times of Malta, Anthony Licari makes a short comment about beach libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/369 Sat, 3rd September, 2011 The Times of Malta reports on Forthcoming European Union activities http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/370 Sat, 3rd September, 2011 The Maltese book is slowly entering the digital age, with all the opportunities and challenges this brings. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/368 Sun, 21st August, 2011 An indispensable component of an organisation, if it is to be at the top of its game at all times, is the repository of information it possesses http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/367 Sun, 14th August, 2011 The new US Embassy in Ta’ Qali allows for conference rooms and a resource library that were not possible to have in the old embassy at Floriana. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/365 Sun, 24th July, 2011 New building will include a multi-functional auditorium, a two-storey block for dormitories, an administration block for offices, classrooms and a library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/366 Sun, 24th July, 2011 The Gozitan archives, which houses more than 14,000 volumes encapsulating Gozo’s documented patrimony celebrated its 22nd anniversary yesterday http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/364 Sun, 10th July, 2011 The editorial of The Times of the 9 July 2011 focuses on the role of libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/362 Sat, 9th July, 2011 MaLIA Deputy Chairman writes in The Times on the new Libraries Act. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/363 Sat, 9th July, 2011 Bank of Valletta is supporting the National Library Restoration Project, a long-term project aiming to restore numerous priceless books http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/361 Mon, 20th June, 2011 Malta will soon have a national librarian who will be responsible to ensure that priceless books, documents and manuscripts are collected and maintained for posterity. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/359 Sat, 18th June, 2011 Mrs Bruna Lanza presented over 200 books which belonged to her husband Professor Franco Lanza’s personal library to Rector Professor Juanito Camilleri for the University of Malta Library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/360 Sat, 18th June, 2011 Mr Justice Ellul said the stock of books needed to be increased and modernised, including access to modern databases in Malta and abroad. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/358 Tue, 7th June, 2011 To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the death of the well-known author and politician, Ġużè Ellul Mercer, the University of Malta Library has launched an exhibition http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/357 Mon, 6th June, 2011 MaLIA Deputy Chairman writes in the Times of Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/356 Sat, 7th May, 2011 Legal Notice 141 of 2011 repeals Legal Notice 199 of 2001. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/355 Mon, 25th April, 2011 Lisa Camilleri will be heading the project, working with small groups of volunteers spread across the week. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/349 Fri, 22nd April, 2011 Short article by Dr Gorg Mallia (National Book Council) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/350 Fri, 22nd April, 2011 More than half the Maltese population read newspapers in a foreign language according to the latest cultural statistics published in Brussels. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/351 Fri, 22nd April, 2011 The University Rector, Prof Juanito Camilleri, recently announced the setting up of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences (MaKS). http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/352 Fri, 22nd April, 2011 On February 1 St Patrick's Salesian School, Sliema, inaugurated a new school library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/353 Fri, 22nd April, 2011 Local journalist, Lisa Gwen Baldacchino, at the third edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (EAFL) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/354 Fri, 22nd April, 2011 A letter by Toni Farrugia (Times of Malta, 13 April 2011) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/347 Sat, 16th April, 2011 A survey published this week describing 86 per cent of the population as “readers” has been shot down by Shadow Education Minister Evarist Bartolo http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/348 Sat, 16th April, 2011 Editorial of The Times of Malta, 8 April 2011. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/345 Sun, 10th April, 2011 Speech delivered by the Hon. Dolores Cristina on the 5 April 2011 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/346 Sun, 10th April, 2011 According to a new study commissioned by the Book Council, the Maltese may not be so averse to reading after all. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/344 Sat, 9th April, 2011 Around 5000 Euro worth of books by local authors will be distributed to public libraries. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/343 Thu, 31st March, 2011 Just over 80 years ago, on March 7, 1931, the Irish playwright, author, critic and wit George Bernard Shaw visited Malta’s National Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/342 Mon, 28th March, 2011 MaLIA Chairman writes in the Times of Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/337 Sun, 27th March, 2011 Editorial of The Times of Malta, 7 March 2011 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/338 Sun, 27th March, 2011 Claudio Laferla, MaLIA member and Information and Resource Centre Executive at MITA writes in the ICT feature published on The Malta Independent http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/339 Sun, 27th March, 2011 Claudio Laferla comments on storytelling in The Malta Independent, 13 March 2011. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/340 Sun, 27th March, 2011 The Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) recently donated one of their books to each public secondary school library in Malta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/341 Sun, 27th March, 2011 Rev. Professor Saviour Chircop elected to be the Dean of the faculty. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/336 Sun, 27th February, 2011 The University of Malta has approved the setting up of the new faculty of media and knowledge sciences in which one of the departments would be dedicated to library information and archive sciences. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/334 Fri, 18th February, 2011 An article by Alan Pulis published in The Times of Malta (15 February 2011) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/335 Fri, 18th February, 2011 Introducing the second reading of the Bill, Dolores Cristina said libraries would be under the responsibility of the National Librarian. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/330 Sun, 13th February, 2011 Evarist Bartolo has called for the forthcoming National Book Council survey not to be treated with complacency http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/331 Sun, 13th February, 2011 Mario Azzopardi’s book Vampir has been evaluated and has been classified as good for readers over 14 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/332 Sun, 13th February, 2011 Some 2,500 images of documents at the National Archives are being taken daily to digitally preserve their historical importance http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/333 Sun, 13th February, 2011 The National Archives would like to inform about the publication of the State of Archives Report 2010. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/327 Sun, 6th February, 2011 Vox Pop published in The Sunday Times of Malta, 6 February 2011. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/328 Sun, 6th February, 2011 The Arts Students Association (ASA) has reiterated its position against censorship in the light of the recent book controversy in secondary schools and at University. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/329 Sun, 6th February, 2011 The University of Malta’s library is insisting that books are locked in the cabinet collection to ensure they are kept safe from theft and over-handling adding their limited access has nothing to do with censorship. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/324 Sat, 22nd January, 2011 The Ministry of Education said this evening that a group has been appointed to advise the minister on the running of school libraries and the books which may be kept there http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/325 Sat, 22nd January, 2011 The list of recommended authors in the Manual for School Libraries includes Philip Pullman, a self-confessed, avowed atheist who is famously known for his strong anti-Christian bias. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/326 Sat, 22nd January, 2011 Education Minister Dolores Cristina has requested an investigation into the decision not to include certain young adult literature in government secondary school libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/322 Mon, 20th December, 2010 Academics at the University are unable to pursue research at a higher level because of lack of funding, according to the president of their association. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/323 Mon, 20th December, 2010 Library employees who did a course run by the MaLIA http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/320 Fri, 17th December, 2010 According to Minister Dolores Cristina, a new law regarding Libraries is to be discussed soon in Parliament. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/321 Fri, 17th December, 2010 Vampir, a book by local author Mario Azzopardi continues to stir controversy due to the book being classified as 16+ http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/319 Tue, 14th December, 2010 State school told not to stock Mario Azzopardi’s 'Vampir' in library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/317 Sun, 12th December, 2010 Any kind of literature ban can only be counterproductive and detrimental to creativity, National Book Council president Ġorġ Mallia told The Malta Independent on Sunday.
http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/318 Sun, 12th December, 2010 A vox pop amongst University students about the library at the University of Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/315 Sun, 5th December, 2010 During the Christmas recess from December 18 to January 2 the University library will be open http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/316 Sun, 5th December, 2010 An article by Dr William Zammit on the way forward for our national and public library systems http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/313 Sun, 28th November, 2010 Books set on fire in the refurbished library at ¨¤amrun Junior Lyceum http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/314 Sun, 28th November, 2010 Seven rare books once riddled with bookworm damage were returned to the National Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/311 Mon, 22nd November, 2010 This year's 'Library of the Year' award was recently awarded to Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary, Naxxar http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/312 Mon, 22nd November, 2010 An article by Kristina Chetcuti reporting about the recent conference organised by the National Book Council http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/308 Tue, 9th November, 2010 A digital laboratory was recently inaugurated at the National Archives in Victoria http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/309 Tue, 9th November, 2010 The exhibition will be held at the National Library and will be open to the public for a month from December 1 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/310 Tue, 9th November, 2010 Digital archives inaugurated in Gozo http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/306 Sun, 10th October, 2010 2010 sees the first Malta stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/307 Sun, 10th October, 2010 Deputy chairman of MaLIA writes in The Times of Malta (10 September, 2010) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/303 Sun, 12th September, 2010 The European Commission’s reflection group on digitisation has launched a consultation on how best to foster the online presence of cultural heritage. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/304 Sun, 12th September, 2010 Theresa Zammit Lupi recently obtained her doctorate degree in the conservation of manuscripts from Camberwell College, Univer-sity of the Arts, London. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/305 Sun, 12th September, 2010 Dr William Zammit has written in The Times of Malta on library services in Malta. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/300 Sat, 4th September, 2010 A letter by Joseph Boffa in The Times of Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/301 Sat, 4th September, 2010 An article by Charmaine Craus published in L-Orizzont (in Maltese). http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/302 Sat, 4th September, 2010 Almost 60,000 more books have been borrowed from government libraries in the first seven months compared to the same period last year. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/299 Wed, 25th August, 2010 Passengers booking an Air Malta flight will be contributing one euro to the restoration of a collection of Shakespeare works http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/297 Sun, 15th August, 2010 Bank of Valletta has donated a collection of Maltese books to the St Paul’s Bay public library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/298 Sun, 15th August, 2010 Mario Buhagiar, president, The Malta Historical Society and head of the Department of History of Art, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/294 Sat, 24th July, 2010 The Times of Malta editorial comments on the recent initiative to make books available on beaches http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/295 Sat, 24th July, 2010 The 98th issue of the NBC newsletter has been published. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/296 Sat, 24th July, 2010 Books are being made available at a number of beaches to further promote the culture of reading. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/291 Sat, 17th July, 2010 Google said it is teaming up with the National Library of the Netherlands to scan more than 160,000 of the books in its collection. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/292 Sat, 17th July, 2010 An article published on L-Orizzont (7 July 2010) reports that 5 more public libraries have been computerised http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/293 Sat, 17th July, 2010 Joseph F. Grima, hon. secretary, Malta Historical Society writes in The Times of Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/290 Sun, 4th July, 2010 Mr Rodrigu Bovingdon, a Maltese-born Australian has recently presented the University of Malta Library with a collection of audio tape recordings http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/289 Sat, 3rd July, 2010 Joseph F. Grima, hon. secretary, Malta Historical Society, writes in The Times (22 June 2010) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/286 Sun, 27th June, 2010 An article by The MaLIA Deputy Chairman published in The Times of Malta on 2 June 2010 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/287 Sun, 27th June, 2010 The Department of Libraries and the National Book Council are holding an exhibition dedicated to Tony C. Cutajar’s literary works at the central public library in Floriana. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/288 Sun, 27th June, 2010 Lions Club Sliema in book salvage operation http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/284 Sun, 30th May, 2010 As a part of the Libraries Campaign, on 2 June at 7 pm, http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/285 Sun, 30th May, 2010 Original ceramics mural to be displayed in the third floor of the MCAST Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/280 Wed, 19th May, 2010 MaltaPost has issued a set of two stamps entitled ‘Europa 2010 Children’s Books’. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/281 Wed, 19th May, 2010 The National Book Council has published newsletter issue number 96 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/282 Wed, 19th May, 2010 Putting books, however attractive the cover, in front of children is not enough to entice them to read http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/283 Wed, 19th May, 2010 Dr Satish Bali, a retired UK GP/Psychiatrist who spends a few months here each year has donated books to the National Library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/279 Tue, 11th May, 2010 Around 1,000 new books, including 100 Melitensia titles, were on show at the Gozo Public Library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/275 Sun, 9th May, 2010 Libraries in Malta may be buying more books every year but people are borrowing less and less, official statistics show. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/276 Sun, 9th May, 2010 ‘Open Books… Open Doors for Quality Education for All’ – this slogan propagated by the Global Action Week 2010 http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/277 Sun, 9th May, 2010 Meetings are being held with various entities to aggregate further content and promote the project amongst locals. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/278 Sun, 9th May, 2010 An interview in The Malta Independent on Sunday (4 April 2010) http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/272 Sun, 4th April, 2010 HSBC recently donated €3,000 worth of books to the Mcast Library and Learning Resource Centre. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/273 Sun, 4th April, 2010 The National Library of Malta has launched a page on Facebook as part of the campaign launched this week to promote libraries and their use. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/274 Sun, 4th April, 2010 Two public lectures will be held at the Legal Documentation Section, Banca Giuratale http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/271 Fri, 2nd April, 2010 A group of Year 5 students at Victoria Primary school donated around 200 books to the library http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/267 Sun, 28th March, 2010 The Times of Malta (24 March 2010) carried an interesting article on UK public libraries http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/268 Sun, 28th March, 2010 The National Book Council has issued its latest newsletter http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/269 Sun, 28th March, 2010 Yellow Pages (Malta) Ltd recently took the initiative of collecting a considerable number of books for children and adolescents in order to donate them to the Marsa local library. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/270 Sun, 28th March, 2010 A one-day workshop run by the Association of Commonwealth Archivists and Records Managers (ACARM) and the National Archives of Malta http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/265 Sun, 21st March, 2010 The Bormla Local Council has inaugurated a new public library that will take the place of the old library found in the Bormla Government Primary School. http://www.malia-malta.org/news-archive/266 Sun, 21st March, 2010 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