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
Burdekin Shire Council hosted a State Library of Queensland (State Library) professional development event on 11 April. Alexis Adams is the Library Services Manager at Burdekin Library and here are her thoughts on the experience: Apart from the great content provided by the presenters, the day was really useful in creating networking opportunities for staff … Read more
Objective Give the young people in your community a chance to be heard and get involved with The Growing Up In Queensland project. The project is designed to give 13 – 18 year old Queenslanders a voice in their future by sending a message about how they feel about their everyday lives, priorities, and what … Read more
The draft 2018 Technology Standard has been revised under the guidance of a Review Panel and it is now time for wider consultation. Image by methodshop.com (CC BY-SA 2.0) The Technology Standard is intended to assist councils to evaluate current services, develop best practice for service delivery and plan for future needs. With the use of technology … Read more
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council launched its ‘Past’ event, reflecting on the past 100 years on Friday, 9 March 2018 with a community BBQ and ‘open mic’ session. The official launch commenced on Saturday, 10 March 2018 and was well attended by community and dignitaries. An Elders yarning circle, traditional dancers, and the official opening of … Read more
