Presented at the ALIA Vic NLS8 wrap event in Melbourne on Thursday 10th August 2017 at the Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library.<div><br></div><div>This presentation provided a committee perspective reflecting back on the 8th New Librarians' Symposium 2017 experience in Canberra. This included a discussion on the benefits and limitations of being involved in LIS committees.</div>