Open Borders
This project improves public access to licensed online databases through Trove, and supports its ongoing development as Australia’s national portal to library collections. It aims to break down geographical barriers, providing full access to library materials for library patrons in regional and remote areas, as well as those using mobile broadband services.
Achievements
- Ongoing development of the Trove database.
- Investigation of mobile broadband opportunities for libraries.
Working group members
- Marie-Louise Ayres, National Library of Australia (project manager)
- Vicki Bates, State Library of Queensland
- Matthew Burless, Libraries ACT
- Debbie Campbell, National Library of Australia
- Kate Curr, State Library of New South Wales
- Carmel Denholm, State Library of Tasmania
- Patrick Gregory, State Library of Victoria
- Lesley Sharp, State Library of South Australia
Project updates
Trove yields treasure for researchers
The Trove database has had a 'transformative impact' on the research of students, academics and members of the public alike since its launch in April 2010.
Publications
Open Borders project: achievements and proposed further activities
Report to NSLA on the Open Borders project, July 2011.
Open Borders project update
Presentation to NSLA updating the Open Borders project. (November 2010)
Open Borders Presentation
Presentation to NSLA on the Open Borders project by Dr Warwick Cathro. (March 2010)