In our world of pervasive consumerism, libraries continue to be founded on humanism. Their core purpose as accessible places is vital – yet they are also now popular tourist destinations.
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The media trope negates the work done by archivists, who are often well-aware of the existence of 'long-lost' letters, journals and stories.
If schools and policy-makers want to boost children's literacy, they should invest in teacher librarians.
While many jobs are being replaced by technology, those that participate in the making of (good) social experiences for people are bucking the trend.
South Africa has a history of burning books. The ashes of burnt books tell of the barbarism to which a society can descend.
Essays On Air: Why libraries can and must change.
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The much heralded 'death of the book' has nothing to do with the death of reading or writing. It's about a radical transformation in reading practices, as explained in this episode of Essays On Air.
A new website allows you to see what other people search for in the State Library of NSW's vast collection of artefacts -- and discover things you'd never think to look up in the first place.
The research libraries attached to Australia's art galleries are one of the nation's great cultural assets. But the National Gallery of Australia's library is losing crucial staff as 'efficiency dividends' hit home.
While legal precedent makes banning books difficult, it still happens.
When only six people showed up for a panel designed to raise awareness of banned books, the pot needed to be stirred a bit.
Traditionally, libraries provided a quiet space to read. Today's libraries are taking on new roles and helping young people gain 21st-century skills.
The number of libraries is dropping drastically across almost all states. Will a revised No Child Left Behind law make a difference?
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Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Melbourne. Editor in Chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, University of Melbourne
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