The Kay Poustie OAM Scholarship

 

Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam

Call for Entries for an International Travel Grant

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm Tuesday 9 April 2013

 Eligible scholarship applicants include Librarians, Library Technicians and other professionals working within the public library network in Western Australia.

Employed in the public library network in Western Australia and wish to take your librarianship skills to another level? Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge with people in the library sector in WA?
A scholarship travel grant of up to $8,000 is available for a Library practitioner wishing to extend their knowledge and research Library practice overseas!
 
To download an application form and to read inaugural recipient Kirstie Nicholson’s research report visit www.statelibraryfoundation.org.au 
Please submit your application by 5:00pm Tuesday 9 April 2013 via email info@statelibraryfoundation.org

 The Kay Poustie OAM Scholarship is an initiative of the State Library of WA Foundation.

State Library of WA Foundation
Perth Cultural Centre
25 Francis Street
Perth WA 6000
ABN 63 587 308 298

 
Direct links:

http://www.statelibraryfoundation.org.au/

Kirstie Nicholson’s research report:    http://statelibraryfoundation.org.au/images/document/Kay%20Poustie%20Scholarship%202012%20Report.pdf

Application Form:  http://www.statelibraryfoundation.org.au/images/document/2013%20Application%20Pack%20-%20Kay%20Poustie%20OAM%20Scholarship.pdf

We need your help! Please take our WAPLDMC ebook survey

We’re looking for feedback on our WAPLDMC (Western Australia Public Libraries Digital Media Collection) ebooks service.  We’d love you to help by completing our 5 minute survey – please click the survey button on the WAPLDMC home page.

If you haven’t already checked out this collection please take a look at the service, check out an ebook or audio book, then come back and complete the survey!

If you are accessing WAPLDMC via an app on a tablet or smart phone, use this link to go directly to the survey.

Thanks for your help!

Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP) talk at City of Vincent

Sketch by surgeon, Alexander Rattray, during a voyage on HMS Salamander to Australia in 1867 [AJCP reel M 711. Original now held at The National Archives, Kew at Adm 101/138]

Have you always wanted to know more about the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP) collection?

This wonderful collection includes:

• surgeon’s journals from convict and migrant ships
• applications for free passage, permission to marry, land grants etc.
• government and military appointments
• prison records
• musters
• and much, much more!

The AJCP microfilm collection, available at the State Library, is packed full of interesting information useful for family history and historical research. The original material is held in libraries and archives in the UK so is not easily accessible.

The Family History Subject Specialists from the State Library will be giving a talk on this fantastic resource at Vincent Library and Local History Centre at 2.00pm on Thursday 25 October.

Please phone the City of Vincent Library on (08) 9273 6090 for bookings or more details.

Closing soon! Call for nominations – Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence 2012

Nominations are invited for the second annual Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence. Managers in all library sectors are encouraged to nominate innovative people or projects for the 2012 Award.

Entry forms, guidelines and selection criteria are available via the State Library of Western Australia website.

The Award recognises excellence and innovation in the library sector by any person, library or organisation in Western Australia. For the 2012 Award, the achievement must have been completed during the previous year 2011.

Prize money of $5000 will be awarded, with the winner announced during Library and Information Week 2012 (21 – 25 May).

Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday 30 March 2012.

For more information please visit this page, or contact Julie Ham on (08) 9427 3304 or via email.

Nominations invited for the Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence 2012

The Library Board of Western Australia is pleased to invite nominations for the second annual Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence. Managers in all library sectors are encouraged to nominate innovative people or projects for the 2012 Award.

Entry forms, guidelines and selection criteria are available via the State Library of Western Australia website.

The Award recognises excellence and innovation in the library sector by any person, library or organisation in Western Australia.

The Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence is intended to recognise a particular service, event, program, piece of research or partnership completed during the past year, rather than long and meritorious service. The Award recognises a broad spectrum of library related work, and is not restricted to libraries and librarians. For 2012, the achievement must have been completed during the previous year 2011.

“This Award is linked to the Board’s leadership role in guiding and encouraging the provision of all library services throughout the State”, said Professor Allen, Chairman of the Library Board.

Prize money of $5000 will be awarded, with the winner announced during Library and Information Week 2012 (21 – 25 May).

Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday 30 March 2012.

For more information please visit this page, or contact Julie Ham on (08) 9427 3304 or via email.

National Year of Reading 2012

Engage, discover, learn from and enjoy books! It’s count down to the National Year of Reading 2012 and the State library is proud to be one of the partners in this exciting initiative. “Australian libraries and library associations have got together to turn 2012 into the National Year of Reading, linking together all the great things that are already happening around books, reading and literacy, and giving them an extra boost, with inspirational programs and events taking place across the country.”

Do you have a favourite book you’d like to tell us about? 

Has a book ever changed your life?

What good books have you read lately that you think others would enjoy?

Access All Areas – Library & Information Week 24 – 30 May 2010

Did you know…

• 7.7 million people visited Australian and New Zealand national and state libraries in 2007-08.
• 132 million people visited Australian and New Zealand national and state library websites in 2007-08.
• 108 million Australians visited public libraries each year.
• 12 million people are currently registered users of public libraries – almost half of Australia’s total population.
• 6,400 internet computers are currently located in public libraries around Australia (a further 1,600 computers for word processing).
• 400 corporate/business libraries in Australia play a key role in ensuring that business strategy and decision-making is supported by accurate, current, relevant information sources.

What’s On?
The State Library is the place to connect, communicate, educate, entertain and be informed. Join with us as we celebrate the vital role and value of libraries at one of these events.

What is Library & Information Week?
In May every year, libraries and information services throughout Australia celebrate Library and Information Week and highlight the vital role and value of libraries. More…

Leave a comment with your favourite library story.

ACCESS ALL AREAS

The State Library is the place to connect, communicate, educate, entertain and be informed. Join with us as we celebrate the vital role and value of libraries.

What’s on at the State Library

Living Histories exhibition goes on tour

The Living Histories exhibtion is going on tour around Western Australia. This popular exhibtion comprises personal stories of life in Western Australia post World War II. Touring the exhibition was inspired by the popularity of the initital display of 30 stories in the Perth Town Hall in October 2008. The exhibition generated a lot of interest and inspired the Department for Communities to undertake to get the stories around the State with the support of the State Library and WA public libraries.

Tour Dates:
5 March to 17 April:
William Grundt Memorial Library,  Roberts Street,  Kalgoorlie.
Narrogin Public Library Cnr Earl and Federal Streets, Narrogin
Collie Public Library, Wittenoon Street, Collie
More dates

The State Library of Western Australia is a community partner of the Living Histories project, an initiative of the Department for Communities and “Have A Go News”.  More information is available from the Seniors Card website.

The Sunday Times Big Book Club: April & May 2008

April 2008 Selection – Addition by Toni Jordan

 

In April, novelist Toni Jordan will be talking at libraries in Fremantle, Mandurah, Rockingham, Belmont, Clarkson and Broome, and all events are free. She will be discussing her debut work, Addition, which has foreign rights already sold in nine countries. Come along and hear about her failed careers as an aluminium siding saleswoman, and her journey to becoming a novelist.

 

Why not borrow a copy of the book from your local library? Addition is the story of Grace Vandenburg. She’s damaged and screwy, but not a victim: she’s quick-witted, flirtatious and headstrong. It’s quirky, sassy, totally unique and captivating…don’t miss the opportunity of meeting and hearing Toni Jordan.

 

May 2008 Selection – Boycott by Lisa Forrest

 

‘It’s entirely unexpected: the personal story of a young Australian caught up in one of the greatest political upheavals in the history of sport. It’s Cold War meets a kid from Cromer and she wins.’ – David Marr

 

Lisa Forrest was just fourteen when she burst onto the international swimming scene in 1978. She won the hearts of the Australian public with a 10,000 watt smile and a ton of personality, and participated in numerous international competitions. At 16, Lisa Forrest captained Australia’s swimming team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Lisa will be touring in WA in May 2008 – see www.thebigbookclub.com.au for more details.

What do Librarians do on their holidays?

Dongara Tourist Bureau/Library

Originally uploaded by Figgles1

 

Q: What do librarians do on their holidays?

A: Visit libraries of course!

Here’s BusLib on holidays in Dongara, and of course I had to visit a library….

… and discover how a flickr account can link into a blog!