Libraries
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Public libraries
Evaluation
State Library of Queensland Digital Inclusion Programs evaluation 2016-2022
Digital inclusion is core to what a library delivers. However, digital inclusion issues and challenges in Queensland communities have changed significantly in the last few years, due in part to the turn to digital-by-default services and the impact of COVID-19. The State Library of Queensland therefore engaged researchers from QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre to...
Report
Learning starts at the local library: the role of NSW public libraries in solving the State’s early literacy crisis
The evidence presented in the report demonstrates that with the right strategies and resourcing, the public library system is ideally placed to develop and embed enhanced early literacy initiatives in New South Wales to solve the State’s literacy crisis.
Report
Sustaining art research collections: using data to explore collaboration
This report illustrates how quantitative analysis of library collection and activity data can be leveraged by library leaders to inform decisions about collaborative opportunities supporting art research collections.
Evaluation
Siganto Digital Learning Project evaluation
This report outlines the findings from an evaluation of the Siganto Digital Learning Project program for the State Library of Queensland. The project is a mixed methods exploration of how the three pillars of digital inclusion (access, affordability and ability) are addressed by the Siganto Digital Learning Project and the impacts this has on participants...
Guide
Public health crisis management playbook for archives, libraries, and museums
This publication presents a set of guiding processes, resources and tools to aid cultural heritage institutions when planning for, navigating through, and recovering from a significant public health emergency. The playbook contains information for any library, archive or museum staff who will take part in a crisis management planning or a communications team. It will...