Local studies

Local studies

Local studies is a key public library service, an opportunity to provide access to resources unique to your local community.

Networking and forums

Reference Wiki

The group holds meetings twice a year to discuss relevant issues.  Information about forthcoming meetings is available from the Reference and Information Services Group wiki.  Resources and ideas are also shared on this wiki.  Please join this wiki and participate in the discussion.

close up of person at a desk using a pc

Email lists

Email forums to facilitate peer to peer networking within the New South Wales public library network

Hands typing on a keyboard

About working groups

Ongoing list of various working groups in Public libraries

close up of peoples' hands with papers, books and pens at a desk

Digitisation

Datavisualisation for local studies

The State Library worked with Dr Mitchell Whitelaw to develop prototype image explorers for public library picture collections.

People using computers in library - Bankstown Library

Introduction to digital practice guidelines

Information and resources for best digital practice for Public Libraries

Conservator scanning in several manuscripts

Oral history

Information to assist with oral history recording in public libraries.

View of sound recording equipment in the Imaginarium at Port Macquarie Library