Brisbane Libraries hosted 25 visiting Queensland public library staff for a tour of the Holland Park Library and morning tea. Sharan Harvey, Manager Library Services gave a warm welcome and inspiring overview of the services and spaces in the redesigned and refurbished local library. The tour was part of State Library of Queensland’s recent Big … Read more
Join Jacinta Sutton from the State Library of Queensland at Toowoomba City Library for a free half day Professional Development (PD) session exploring using digital local history collections to create and deliver programs which meet the needs of your community. Content for Bringing your local history to life PD session includes: Designing for discovery Models … Read more
Queensland Public Libraries are invited to submit an expression of interest to partner with the State Library of Queensland (State Library) to deliver a play space for children and families in your library. Expressions of Interest due: 13 May 2018 Project delivery: In time for the June/ July 2018 school holidays or as negotiated State … Read more
The State Library of Queensland (State Library) is committed to preserving its digital collections for the long term. State Library is currently in the process of migrating our digital content to a new digital preservation system, which will allow us to preserve the integrity and authenticity of our digital collections, in addition to storing, managing … Read more
There are five bursaries for individuals/organisations from across Queensland to attend the Indigenous Soldiers Forum and Workshop on Friday 22 June 2018 at State Library of Queensland in Brisbane. As part of the Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a New Generation, State Library is continuing to discover and confirm Queensland Indigenous Soldiers of the First … Read more
The popular Queenslanders in Conversation series provides a platform for insightful, contemporary conversations on topics of relevancy and currency to the Queensland community. The series has been designed to promote public conversations in an interactive and accessible way, both online and in person. Public Libraries and their members are invited to join ABC Radio host … Read more
Sasha Maddison from Sunshine Coast Libraries shares her top tips for linking library collections to your First 5 Forever programs Prepare your storytime content Browse through your collection and select the picture books that you’ll use for sessions, making sure you have a good read through and familiarise yourself with the material. Perhaps even create … Read more
Do your library spaces offer your community a compelling invitation to explore, gather, learn and engage in a safe, welcoming and accessible environment? Are you planning a new library building or major refurbishment? The draft 2018 Physical Spaces Standard and Building Guidelines have been revised under the guidance of a Review Panel made up of … Read more
Alexis Wright is the winner of the 2018 Stella Prize for Tracker her collective biography of the charismatic Aboriginal leader, political thinker and entrepreneur Tracker Tilmouth. The judges called Tracker “an extraordinary, majestic book”. One man’s story told in many voices, they commented “Wright has crafted an epic that is a very rewarding read”. An Arrente … Read more
Vision Australia invites public library colleagues across Australia to register for a free webinar on 18 April. Participants will learn how they can help you support readers who are blind, have low vision or have a print disability such as dyslexia. Join them as they chat about their collections and services including the free Vision … Read more
