RHSV seeks volunteer librarians
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) is seeking retired or non-working librarians or Library Technicians who enjoy still working with collections and would be interested in volunteering with them. RHSV…
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Book Group Titles free to a new home
Mildura has the following book club sets looking for a new home. There are 12 copies in each set. Fiction: Boyne, John The boy in the striped pyjamas Bronte, Charlotte…
Ask Izzy online training sessions for Victorian Public Library staff – new dates added!
The two PLV Ask Izzy training sessions booked out in less than two days, so we have organised an additional date: Tuesday 23rd April, 10am – 12noon and Friday 24th…
Gaming in Libraries
From: Ian and Jacqui Phillips at I & J Management Services We have been engaged by some public libraries in South Australia to develop a Gaming in Libraries Framework. While…
Ask Izzy Training sessions for Victorian Public Library staff
Due to the popularity of the recently notified Ask Izzy training, we have now organised two Ask Izzy training sessions exclusively for Victorian public library staff. To refresh: Ask Izzy…
Public libraries top the list of havens for remote workers
Public libraries – notably narrm ngarrgu and Library at the Dock – topped the Guardian Australia’s list of havens for remote workers in Melbourne’s CBD. You can read the 4…
ePLV online webinar – eMagazines and eNewspapers – places still available!
ePLV is hosting an online webinar on e-Magazines and e-Newspapers on Wednesday 6th March, from 2.00-4.30pm. This webinar is for all PLV library staff with an interest in and/or responsibility…
Drugs, the law and safer substance use booklet available for libraries to distribute
Victoria Legal Aid has published a new edition of our free booklet Drugs, the law and safer substance use. Libraries are invited to order copies for their brochure areas or…
National Awards for Local Government
The National Awards for Local Government are now open. The awards are an annual celebration of local government achievements in Australia. The National Awards highlight initiatives implemented by local governments…
Librarians helping more Australians with complex needs
Great story from ABC South West. Lovely photos of Corangamite Moyne Libraries and staff. Well done to all involved! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-17/libraries-community-support-hubs-for-social-support-services/103441200 The timing of this article couldn’t be better. Ahead of…