Is your business the next Faebella? Are you one of 12 500 Aboriginal-owned businesses in Australia? If the answer to either of these questions is “yes” then State Library’s Business Studio can help you! The Business Studio is located on Level 1 of State Library and open Monday to Friday. For Indigenous Business Month this … Read more
Are you the type of person who loves self-help books? Are you always looking for ways to be happier? If so, Gale Health and Wellness is the eresource for you! It combines academic journals, magazines, videos and news articles to bring you trusted content on physical health and mental wellbeing. If you’re a Queensland resident … Read more
This week, Queensland Library Foundation welcomed one of Queensland’s living treasures, Mr Mal Meninga AM, Head of Performance and Culture at the Gold Coast Titans, and rugby league legend. Mal shared stories of his family’s South Sea Islander heritage with long-term donors, corporate partners, President’s 100 Circle donors and new friends. He also took time … Read more
On 15 August, donors and library-lovers came together in support of State Library of Queensland at the fourth annual Crowd Giving event. The Queensland Library Foundation fundraiser attracted around 70 donors and raised $30,000. Emceed by Courtney Talbot, Foundation Vice-President, and Andrew Baker, General Manager Private Clients at Perpetual Private, the concept was simple – … Read more
For a journey that’s enlightening, often surprising, and unfailingly fascinating, visit National Geographic Virtual Library. State Library of Queensland now provides free unlimited access to National Geographic Virtual Library for all Queensland Public Library, State Library and Indigenous Knowledge Centre members. Simply join your nearest public library to start exploring. Explore history through a new … Read more
Those of you who have done some family history research will agree that newspapers are some of our best family history resources. They provide more than the just the date, they add colour to the story and sometimes you may even get more than you bargained for (a scandalous marriage from the social pages perhaps?) … Read more
There is something about a soldier in uniform. Is there one in your family who enjoyed a sojourn in colonial Australia? Many British Army personnel had an unexpected sea trip to the antipodes in the 19th century, either to guard convicts or to keep order on the streets of colonial cities. Twenty-four British regiments spent … Read more
If for whatever reason everybody in Queensland woke up tomorrow with complete memory loss, State Library would be our single greatest resource for remembering who we are, where we came from, and where we’re heading. As such, since 1896 it has been Queensland’s most important building. But even if that doesn’t happen, here are 100 … Read more
Are you just beginning your family history but not sure where to start? Are you looking for some free websites to get started? Here are some websites to help you begin discovering your family’s history. FamilySearch This website is created by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Currently it has over 2000 collections … Read more
State Library of Queensland now provides free access to Animalia (Library Edition), an exciting and engaging online version of the classic picture book by Graeme Base. The digital interactive resource focuses on language and literacy learning for children. Join your local Queensland public library, Indigenous Knowledge Centre or State Library of Queensland to start enjoying … Read more
