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- 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 May, 10am-12noon. To refresh: Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more. It is free and anonymous, with thousands of services listed across…
- Gaming in LibrariesFrom: 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 recognising that there are many types of gaming, many audiences and many potential applications in learning and fun, the focus of the Framework is (at this stage) on digital/online gaming for children and young adults…
- Ask Izzy Training sessions for Victorian Public Library staffDue 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 is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more. It is free and anonymous, with thousands of services listed across Australia. Ask Izzy Connect training develops…
- Public libraries top the list of havens for remote workersPublic 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 March 2024 article here. Given that we offer free, safe, welcoming climate controlled spaces – with the option of social connection – these results are not surprising. And they strengthen our case for ongoing investment…
- 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 for online resources. It aims to get you the information you need to make decisions on subscriptions for the next financial year but will be run a bit differently than previous events. The webinar will…
- Drugs, the law and safer substance use booklet available for libraries to distributeVictoria 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 community members. Produced in partnership with the Department of Health, the booklet may help people who use drugs and their families, support people and workers. It has information about: laws relating to using, possessing and…
- National Awards for Local GovernmentThe 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 that are innovative, make a difference to their local communities, display excellence, and have outcomes that are replicable across the country. There are two categories in particular that may be relevant to your work in…
- Librarians helping more Australians with complex needsGreat 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 the Victorian state budget in May, we need to promote the importance of libraries now more than ever, and the need to sustain if not grow funding to meet the increasing demands from our communities….