SLV Email Newsletter February 2006
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In this issue:
1. Business information at the Library
2. Training in business information research
3. MMBW plans now online
4. Creative Fellowships information night
5. Sign up for the Library of the 21st Century podcast
6. Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2006 at the Library
7. Olympic great delivers 2006 Keith Murdoch Oration
8. National Treasures exhibition opening 10 March
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FROM THE INFORMATION DESK
BUSINESS INFORMATION AT THE LIBRARY
The State Library of Victoria has one of the most extensive collections of business and statistical information in Australia. Providing a wealth of information on how we work, live and play, this collection contains a broad range of reference materials and other resources from Australia and overseas. The Business and Statistics Collection is available for browsing or reading in the Library’s Information Centre.
For more information about the Business and Statistics Collection see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/collections/bus_stats/index.html
Find out what else you can do in the Library’s Information Centre:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/visiting/spaces/info_centre.html
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TRAINING IN BUSINESS INFORMATION RESEARCH
The daily pressures of small businesses mean it is often difficult to give priority to training and business skills development. We all know that we could be more effective if we had well-developed business skills, but how do we find time to get out of the office?
Express Information, the Library's fee-based research service, offers training programs that address this dilemma. Our staff, who are business specialists, now conduct one-on-one phone tutorials. These sessions build each participant's online research skills and introduce rich, relevant business resources.
The one-hour tutorials require a hands-free telephone and reliable broadband. Costs start at $150. For program details contact Express Information by telephone 03 8664 7003 or email info@expressinfo.com.au
For more information about other services offered by Express Information see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/expressinfo.html
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EXPLORE THE MMBW PLANS ONLINE
Accessing and using the Library's significant collection of MMBW Melbourne sewerage plans has become just that much easier. Over 600 of these plans have been digitised and are now available in an interactive application via the Library's Main Catalogue. Using a selection of browse, zoom and pan tools you can navigate through three levels of linked plans to reveal ever-increasing detail. You can also print copies of plans and access the full catalogue records if desired.
To use the plans online see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/map_item.pl?init=bw0051
Step-by-step instructions on using the MMBW plans online (and other information) are available here:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/using/mmbwplans/index.html
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CREATIVE FELLOWSHIPS INFORMATION EVENING ON 6 MARCH
Prospective State Library of Victoria Creative Fellows are invited to an information evening at the Library. The evening will provide information on the Fellowships and the opportunity for intending applicants to discuss their proposals before submitting them. Anyone who is considering applying for this year's Fellowships is strongly encouraged to attend.
The event takes place from 6pm to 8pm in the Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3, La Trobe Street. Bookings are not required.
For guidelines and to download the Creative Fellows application form see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/research/fellowships/information.html
For general information about the Library’s Creative Fellowships see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/research/fellowships/index.html
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LIBRARY OF THE 21ST CENTURY SYMPOSIUM PODCAST
Last Thursday the Library hosted an important event that brought together key Australian and international decision-makers, commentators and industry leaders to explore the theme of libraries in the 21st century.
Speakers presented a range of perspectives on the changing information landscape, prompting thought-provoking discussion and debate. These presentations are now available as podcasts.
So if you’d like to tap into the latest thinking on the role libraries will play in the future, sign up for the Library of the 21st century podcast at: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/site/feeds/index.html
For a list of speakers and information about the symposium see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/pastfuture/future/symposium/index.html
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WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH
COMMONWEALTH WRITERS’ PRIZE 2006
The State Library is once again hosting the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize this year. The week-long program of events (from 9 to 14 March) will culminate in an award ceremony where His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KCVO, ADC will announce the winners of the 2006 ‘Best Book’ and ‘Best First Book’ awards.
For more information about this year’s prize see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/literary/cwp/index.html
For more information about the Library’s Commonwealth Writers’ Prize program of events see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/literary/cwp/2006program.html
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OLYMPIC GREAT DELIVERS KEITH MURDOCH ORATION
This year the Keith Murdoch Oration will be delivered by Lord Sebastian Coe KBE, champion Olympic athlete, member of the House of Lords and Chairman of the London 2012 Olympic Games Organising Committee.
The 2006 Oration will be held at Carousel on Albert Park Lake on 16 March. Tickets are now on sale, and can be purchased through the State Library of Victoria Foundation.
For detailed information about the 2006 Keith Murdoch Oration, and to download a booking form see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/ltf/lectures/kmo/2006/index.html
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NATIONAL TREASURES EXHIBITION OPENS
Discover more than 170 priceless treasures from libraries around Australia in a new exhibition opening on 10 March in the State Library of Victoria’s Keith Murdoch Gallery. ‘National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries’ is a free touring exhibition featuring iconic items such as Cook’s ‘Endeavour’ journal, Sir Donald Bradman’s favourite bat and Ned Kelly’s helmet.
Information about the National Treasures exhibition and associated events will be available soon from this page: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/index.html
The exhibition will be open during normal Library opening hours: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/visiting/hours.html
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