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A special project of the Australian Library and Information Association
Libraries: here for the long run
15-21 May 2000
Activities in Victoria
| 13-20 May |
Bayside Branch library. Bibliofest at the Library
You might find your local politician taking story time or Bruce Ruxton and other well-known celebrities borrowing out books behind the library desk. The week long bibliofest aims to raise awareness of the variety of activities, information and technology available at Bayside libraries. Further details about Bibliofest or copies of the festival program available from: Karyn Siegmann, ph 03 9591 5906, fx 03 9592 8064, karyn_siegmann@baysidecc.mav.asn.au.nospam |
| 15-19 May |
Frankston Library Service. Genealogy Demonstrations
Interested in genealogy? Always wanted to start your family tree? Well here is your opportunity! Staff will demonstrate how to use the Victorian Births, Deaths and Marriages on CD-ROM, Southdoc Heritage Index and Internet sites. One-hour FREE demonstrations will be held on 15, 17 and 19 May at the Frankston Library. Bookings are required for the sessions and can be made at the Frankston Library Information Desk. For further information contact the Frankston Library, ph 03 9784 1020, libraryenquiries@frankston.vic.gov.au.nospam |
| 15-21 May |
Eastern Regional Libraries Local politicians and councillors will visit our thirteen branches
either to chat to borrowers as they check out books or to be a part of our storytimes. Turn off the TV kits have been prepared to hand out to borrowers - with ideas for activities to replace TV viewing for the week.
For further information contact: Lorraine Seeger, ph 03 9298 8455. |
| 15-21 May |
Eastern Regional Libraries Our very own Dame Edna
will be happy to talk to borrowers about our gardening books! Mooroolbark Library, ph 03 9726 8200. |
| 15 May |
ALW Seminar Build, Renovate or Detonate: a seminar on the future of public library buildings.
This day-long seminar features six sessions on a range of issues including the social value of libraries, impact of technology, evolution of library spaces, economic decision-making and library design. Speakers include Dimity Reed, Professor of Urban Design at RMIT, Charles Wright, technology commentator, Fran Awcock, State Librarian and a range of architects, planners and library managers. The seminar is sponsored jointly by the Library Board of Victoria, Department of Infrastructure and Viclink and supported by ALIA Vic Branch, Country Public Libraries Group, Municipal Association of Victoria and Local Government Professionals Inc. Nauru House, Melbourne. |
| 17 May |
Eastern Regional Libraries 3LO presenter Tonya Roberts
will visit Healesville Library at 11:00am. Ph 03 5962 4423. |
| 18 May |
Ballarat Regional Group Celebrity librarian day
Local celebrities have been invited to come and work on the Circulation
desk for half an hour each to issue a few books and chat to the public. So far we've had lots of interest from the potential celebrities. The staff will also be dressing up on the day as celebrities, either living or dead!
In keeping with the theme of Library Week "Libraries - here for the long run" we started an Olympic Reading Marathon in local primary schools in March. This was launched by Steve Moneghetti and will finish in Library Week. The name of one of the participating schools will be drawn out of a hat by the Mayor of Ballarat on Celebrity Librarian day, to win a prize of a workshop with a children's author of their choice.
Venue: Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street, North Ballarat
For more details contact: Jenny Schmidt, ph 03 5331 1211, fx 03 5331 7908, jenny_schmidt@hotmail.com.nospam
This prize was sponsored by the City of Ballarat's Community Arts Department. |
| 18 May |
Frankston Library Service. CD-ROM demonstration
Observe staff demonstrating how to use World Book Encyclopedia and Dangerous Creatures on CD-ROM. Bookings are required for the session and can be made at the Carrum Downs Library Circulation Desk. For further information contact the Carrum Downs Library, ph 03 9782 0418, libraryenquiries@frankston.vic.gov.au.nospam |
| 18 May |
Eastern Regional Libraries Our very own "Elvis and Priscilla"
will show borrowers our collection of rock and roll material at Lilydale Library at 11:00am. Ph 03 9294 3120. |
| 18 May |
Vic Branch Statewide Storytime
A simultaneous reading of The hungry caterpillar, by Eric Carle, to be held in libraries across Victoria, at 2:15pm. Contact Kerri Pleydell, 03 9376 3031, k.pleydell@hmvrlc.vic.gov.au.nospam for more information. |
| 18 May |
Frankston Library Service. Statewide storytime
Come to a special Statewide Storytime. Public libraries throughout Victoria will be reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the same time. No bookings are required for this special Storytime being held at 2:15pm at both Frankston and Carrum Downs Library. Frankston Library, ph 03 9784 1020, Carrum Downs Library, ph 03 9782 0418, libraryenquiries@frankston.vic.gov.au.nospam |
| 18 May |
Eastern Regional Libraries Author Kerry Greenwood
will speak at Knox Library at 7:00pm, wine and cheese will follow. Bookings ph 03 9801 1422. |
| 20-21 May |
NSW/Vic Library Technicians Sections Mildura Weekend Workshop
A joint NSW/Vic Library Technicians event.
Mildura Hotel Grand Resort, cnr Seventh St & Langtree Ave, Mildura, Victoria.
Contact Kerrie Kelly, 03 9669 9721 KKelly@slv.vic.gov.au.nospam or Stephen Coppins, 02 9715 8316 spcoppins@bigpond.com.nospam |
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