Join the Back to school eresource refresher webinar on Thursday 23rd Jan 2020 1-1.45pm to explore State Library Information Collections including eresources – discoverable through One Search – State Library’s online catalogue. Refresh your search skills before school goes back. There’s lots to discover in State Library’s digital collections – ebooks, articles, newspapers, images and … Read more
Libraries around the world join in the fun of Library Lovers’ Day on 14th February each year to honor libraries, librarians, book lovers, and lovers of libraries. It’s a great opportunity for libraries around the world to celebrate the enduring relationship between our community and libraries. On Library Lovers’ Day library and information professionals show … Read more
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world with almost 6 million articles in English. The Wikimedia Foundation launches the fifth One Librarian One Reference (#1Lib1Ref). #1Lib1Ref 2020 from 15 January – 5 February 2020. 1Lib1Ref calls on every librarian on earth to add a reference to the Wikipedia … Read more
In 2018-19 the Lockyer Valley Libraries commenced a refurbishment project to revitalise the Gatton Library and supply some additional features to the Laidley library. After engaging Kevin Hennah to assess the libraries, he presented a plan to staff to re-evaluate and update the visual appeal of the library by adding colour, signage and new furniture. … Read more
State Library of Queensland supports open access to information and ideas as a key enabler for a strong, well-informed and innovative society. Open data is a key component in State Library’s Digital Strategy. If data is described as ‘open’, it means anyone can access, use or share it. In the last year, State Library made … Read more
Western Downs Libraries are taking the concept of extending our reach and realising our potential to new heights for the Western Downs region with the very first Words Out West Readers & Writers Festival from 14-16 February 2020. It’s an unfortunate preconception that writers festivals can seem a little stuffy, so Words Out West is … Read more
You’re sure to find the right films to entertain your community this holiday season with 10 Years of Film: Critics’ Picks. The films are chosen by critics at The New York Times, Vanity Fair, IndieWire and more showcasing their list of the best films made over the last 10 years. The collection features a range … Read more
There’s nothing passive about Calliope Library… except for maybe for some of the programs. Being a single person branch it’s not always easy to run as many programs as the larger branches and so Calliope Library has been focusing on creating and running Passive Programs. New to Passive Programming? Basically, it’s a program that needs … Read more
Get ready for bold thinking as Next Library Satellite makes its way to State Library of Queensland in 2020! Next Library Satellite 2020 will be an exciting place to share ideas for new library futures. It is a co-created event and we’re calling on all forward-thinking library professionals, innovators and decision-makers to apply to contribute … Read more
Keeping our eyes focused on delivering genuinely positive outcomes for the Lockyer Valley community, Lockyer Valley Libraries have been working hard to expand their customer base. We set ourselves a challenge to expand our reach, introduce new residents to the library, and to showcase what libraries have to offer. As a team Lockyer Valley Libraries … Read more
