Education in Australia has increasingly become a highly-pressurised pursuit of success. More than ever, students are told to excel academically if they are going to succeed in life. Are we at risk of losing all joy of learning?

The study records the breadth and depth of cultural activities occurring in Victorian public libraries, and invites library users, staff and stakeholders to join a wide-ranging discussion about the cultural dimensions of libraries and the meaning and value of libraries to them as citizens.

Margaret Gardner talks about the relationship between universities and libraries, and the interaction students have with libraries on and off campus. Libraries and universities are places of dynamic engagement and learning. The collaborative project to provide wireless access at the State Library of Victoria and...

Ms Stannus looks at the collaborative role of ABC Content Services in making available the rich content created by the national broadcaster across the community. She also considers the factors that constrain the distribution of content such as legacy systems, intellectual property rights and preservation...

Joel Kotkin considers the critical role of libraries in economic success, from ancient times to the 21st century. He then looks at the opportunities provided by new technologies to disseminate information to those who are in danger of being 'left behind'. Audio and transcripts available...