As a result of a research enquiry to the Ask Us Service, an interesting example of “gold fever” was uncovered in State Library of Queensland’s collections. This month marks the 160th anniversary of a remarkable occurrence in Queensland’s history – the Canoona gold rush. A short gold rush, over in two or so months, it … Read more
On Saturday 6 October, Fun Palace 2018 rolled into The Edge at State Library of Queensland, giving hundreds of kids the opportunity to be an artist and scientist for the day. From crafting cardboard claws to painting with water bombs, from a battle bot championship to shooting marshmallows from catapults, there was something for everyone … Read more
The lives of young people in 2018 include more ‘screen’ time than ever before. But, as in ‘real’ life, online life includes the good and the bad, with many of the same risks. These risks are small, but young people need to be armed with the same knowledge in navigating the online world as the … Read more
If you want to improve your digital skills try Lynda.com, the online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. There are courses from beginner to advanced, so become a member of State Library of Queensland or your local library or IKC for free membership … Read more
As much as we love books and manuscripts, State Library of Queensland is Digital by Design. We are committed to helping all Queenslanders feel at home in the digital environment, which is why we fund programs like Tech Savvy Seniors and Deadly Digital Communities to help bridge the digital divide in Queensland. State Library also … Read more
Deadly Digital Communities (DDC) is a new digital literacy program which is being delivered to Queensland’s remote and regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) and selected public libraries are facilitating the program whereby participants can learn about everything from searching the internet to using social media. The Deadly Digital Communities … Read more
As more and more things in life move online, from social and leisure opportunities, to accessing day to day services, it is increasingly important to feel confident and savvy in using devices to get online. For those new to technology and the digital world, the initial curve of learning to, say, shop online is liberating … Read more
Need some inspiration to take care of your mental health? It’s Queensland Mental Health Week and State Library has all the resources you need to put you in a restful and relaxed state of mind. Start by visiting our evocative exhibition Lifestyle: A Sunshine State of Mind. Have you heard about PressReader? PressReader is a … Read more
Do you turn to the internet for health information? If you do, you’re sure to find hundreds of articles and websites that seem relevant – but how do you know which ones are reliable or accurate? We can be easily overwhelmed by the huge amount of information discussing a particular health issue. Differing opinions and … Read more
Meet Luis Bernal, one of our regular users of State Library of Queensland. Hi, I’m Luis and I’m from Cali, Colombia. Cali, it’s a city of 3 million people, one hour drive from the Pacific Ocean, and it has a tropical weather. So it is similar to Brisbane for some aspects. I’ve been living here … Read more
