News From NSLA Libraries 

Reading with children

21 February 2012

Listen to Mem Fox and Jodi Finucan as they explore the role reading plays in the literacy development of children.  Panellists will present practical advice on making reading an integral part of...

Saving family treasures in the wake of floods

15 February 2012

The State Library of Queensland has offered advice to those affected by this season’s floods on how to salvage their family’s keepsakes. The State Library has developed online preservation guides...

Love to Read!

13 February 2012

In celebration of the National Year of Reading 2012, this latest set of photographs from State Library’s collections on Flickr Commons shows Queenslanders loving their reading. Wherever you may be,...

Anniversary of the Apology

7 February 2012

On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd moved a motion of Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples with specific reference to the Stolen Generations. To acknowledge the anniversary on 13...

Protecting an uncensored Internet

3 February 2012

In late January 2012, Internet companies such as Google, Wikipedia, Flickr and Mozilla Firefox shut down their sites in protest against the introduction of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the...

Library Chair wins Australia Day Award

30 January 2012

One of Australia’s best-known language experts and Library Board of Queensland Chair, Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex, has been named in the Australia Day 2012 Honours List. Professor Sussex has...

Back to school

25 January 2012

The latest set of photographs from State Library’s collections on Flickr Commons shows Queenslanders at school. These photographs celebrate school days; the journey to boarding school for children...

EBL survey

24 January 2012

Do you access our ebooks through One Search?  Please help us to keep improving the service by completing this short survey about how you use the Ebook Library (EBL).

EBL survey

24 January 2012

Do you access the ebooks available in One Search? Please help us keep improving the service by completing this short survey about how you use the Ebook Library (EBL).

Sun goes down on Light from Light

17 January 2012

Art and library lovers have a last chance to get up close with State Library's internationally-acclaimed Light from Light installation this month. State Library Acting CEO Helen Brodie said...

Stephen Wiltshire drawing

6 January 2012

Stephen Wiltshire's panorama of Brisbane will be on display from 13 Feb till 12 Aug 2012 in the Info Zone.  In November, 2011, Stephen flew over Brisbane city in a helicopter, and then spent...

State Library staff member celebrates 50 year anniversary

4 January 2012

Assistant conservator Sidney Furber has celebrated his 50th anniversary working at State Library of Queensland. ‘Sid’ Furber commenced working at State Library in 1961 and was the first apprentice...

Stories come alive at State Library

22 December 2011

From 9-20 January 2012, children and young people aged 9-16 with a love for cartoons, animated movies or Manga can find out how to make their own stories come alive with hands-on tips and tricks from...

Nielson Design Lecture

20 December 2011

The 2011 Nielson Design Lecture was delivered by world-leading visionary, innovator, designer and author, Bruce Mau. Listen as Mau discusses the challenges facing our rapidly expanding worldwide...

Design resources for teachers

19 December 2011

The State Library of Queensland will benefit from $60,000 in State Government funding to create and make available high quality design education resources for Queensland teachers. Funded through the...

Pictures jump off the page

19 December 2011

Children and families are invited to dive into their imagination at the State Library of Queensland these school holidays. State Library Acting CEO, Helen Brodie, said the pictures are jumping off...

Australian first for State Library’s Indigenous Writing Prize

15 December 2011

Arts Minister Rachel Nolan today announced an Australian publishing first for the State Library of Queensland’s black&write! Indigenous Writing and Editing project leading to publishing deals for...

Queenslanders dress up!

14 December 2011

The latest set of photographs from State Library’s collections on Flickr Commons shows Queenslanders in fancy dress. There are very young children and adults dressing up using ingenuity and whatever...

New CEO for State Library

9 December 2011

Famous for being a place to expand your mind and change your life, State Library of Queensland will welcome its new CEO and State Librarian in February 2012. State Library has built a reputation for...

Get ready for an Amazing Read this summer

7 December 2011

Arts Minister Rachel Nolan today announced some of the hottest children’s authors will be on hand this summer when the State Library kicks off its annual Summer Reading Club with a newly-...

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