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- Digital Learning and Digital Safety Opportunities from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Bring intergenerational digital learning to your library Looking to strengthen your community programs and build meaningful local connections? The Be Connected Young Mentors Program helps libraries bring young people and older Australians together to build digital skills and confidence. The digital mentoring sessions are flexible, allowing libraries to tailor the number of sessions to suit participants’ needs. Libraries can partner with local schools, tertiary institutions… - Australian Learning Communities Network Online Webinar
Introduction to TAKSO Planning and Evaluation Presented by Raji Uppal and Silvia Velez, Brimbank City Council TAKSO is an online software-as-a-service (SaaS) and outcomes planning platform developed in Melbourne, Australia, by the Cultural Development Network (CDN). Date and Time: Thursday 12 November 2026 – 3-4 pm (AEDT) REGISTER HERE Event Information: In this session we will share the impact evaluation tool used to report on the… - Pride March 2027: LAST CALL for working group EOIs
The newly established partnership between the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) to support the participation of libraries in the Midsumma Pride March is calling for Expressions of Interest to join the 2027 Pride March Working Group. Important: This EOI is for Victorian public library employees only. The Working Group positions are specifically intended to provide public library representation in the planning… - LLIP recipients for 2026-27 announcedCongratulations to the public libraries who will receive funds through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program (LLIP) for 2026-27 as follows: BAYSIDE CITY COUNCIL – BRIGHTON LIBRARY UPGRADE WORKS – $1,000,000 New front entry, children’s area, maker space & courtyard. Replacement of existing heating and cooling system to achieve optimal thermal comfort, respecting the heritage significance of the building and enhancing the facility’s environmental performance. BOROUGH OF…
- Pride March 2027: Call for working group EOIsThe newly established partnership between the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) to support the participation of libraries in the Midsumma Pride March is calling for Expressions of Interest to join the 2027 Pride March Working Group. Important: This EOI is for Victorian public library employees only. The Working Group positions are specifically intended to provide public library representation in the planning…
- Borrowbox Accessibility, tips, tricks and new features webinar for
Joe from Bolinda/BorrowBox will provide a BorrowBox demo session designed to help Victorian public library staff get the most out of the solution. Explore useful tips and tricks, accessibility features that support a wide range of community needs, and the latest BorrowBox features. Whether you’re new to BorrowBox or an avid user, you’re guaranteed to learn something new that will help you better assist and… - Autism Friendly Libraries: Training and Templates
Aspect and PLV are pleased to announce two training sessions for all Victorian public library staff on the content below, using templates and referencing examples from Australian public libraries. The session recordings and templates will be made available on page on the PLV staff portal after both training sessions have concluded. If you are unable to attend, please register and we will send you the… - VALA2026 Conference – Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th November 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from great speakers, learn from colleagues in both the public library and other sectors, check out the offerings from a wide range of vendors and network until your drop. Where? The VALA2026 Conference at Melbourne Connect in Carlton. The VALA biennial conference is the peak library technology conference in Australia, attracting speakers and attendees from across Australia, South East…