The secret to happiness? Visit your library!
British researchers have found that library users are happier and more satisfied than non-users. The research report done by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has found that frequent library...
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Libraries are growing the tech brains of the future
Hutt City Libraries and Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) have teamed up to pilot a new programme which teaches teens animation, coding, and robotics. The after-school programme is aimed at Year...
View ArticleHutt City Libraries adopt online learning
Hutt City Libraries is the first public library in New Zealand to offer access to lynda.com – a world-renowned online tutorial service. Hutt City Libraries has subscribed to lynda.com so Hutt City...
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Study points to unique role of libraries in bridging the digital divide
A 4 month research project conducted by the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) found libraries to be the only universally accessible public space where anyone can go online and access digital...
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Christchurch City Libraries Launches Photo Hunt Competition
Cantabrians are being asked to dust off their family albums to dig out old snaps, and do their bit to preserve the region’s heritage. Christchurch City Libraries annual Photo Hunt competition has...
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Hamilton Library Mobile App Connects With the Past
Hamilton City Library has crafted a mobile app that connects people with the city’s past. The app was launched to coincide with Hamilton’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The mobile application guides...
View ArticleThe evolution of libraries
Wayne Thompson of the NZ Herald recently covered the keynote from the recent LIANZA conference which provides thought provoking views on the evolving role of libraries. Some may still think of...
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10 minutes with Debbie Duncan
After a full-on 12 months as APLM Chairperson, Debbie Duncan is moving on. We caught up with her to discuss her time as chairperson and the future of public libraries plus the forces driving change...
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Now this is clever…
From our “what a great idea” files, Nick Truebridge of the Timaru Herald reports that Timaru District Libraries have launched a text message service to tell patrons when a book is available, ready for...
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Library storytellers contribute to early literacy
Literacy plays a huge role in determining academic and future career outcomes. Now new research has come to light that suggests giving kids a head start with reading may be a lot easier than parents...
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One Card to Rule Them All?
Soon Irish library members will be able to access any of Ireland’s public library collections using a single Library membership card. According to the Journal, Irelands Minister for local Government,...
View ArticleMore than Books!
According to the inaugural professorial lecture of professor Anne Goulding, Professor of Library and Information Management at Victoria University, Public libraries need to look beyond offering books...
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Ebook issues more than double in NZ libraries
The rise and rise of digital media in New Zealand continues according to Public Libraries of New Zealand’s latest statistics. Over 800,000 ebooks were borrowed from library databases in 2013 – more...
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The Countdown is on! Neighbours Day March 28-29
The Summer of Neighbourliness aims to encourage and inspire neighbourliness all year round by offering opportunities for neighbours to connect during the warm summer months. Neighbourliness results in...
View ArticleSummer Reading Gets Big Media Response
Media coverage for The 2014/15 summer reading programmes was huge, which helped build awareness of the issue with more kids taking part in summer reading programmes. The Summer Reading Programme kicked...
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Neighbours Day turning Auckland streets into neighbourhoods
Corbis.com, 2015 Neighbours Day Aotearoa; Turning Auckland city centre streets into neighbourhoods Imagine a connected neighbourhood, where everyone knew each other, felt a sense of place and was proud...
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New Christchurch Library Set to Wow in 2018
Christchurch City Council today agreed to call for expressions of interest from contractors to build a new library of about 9,850 m2 at a total cost of up to $85 million. The Council is to pay $75...
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Libraries, a Double Decker Bus and Badly Behaved Dinosaurs…
It mightn’t be news for regular visitors to our website that libraries play a huge role in communities, but as Anna Bradley-Smith of the Nelson Mail found out, both the Nightingale and Elma Turner...
View ArticleThe evolution of libraries
Wayne Thompson of the NZ Herald recently covered the keynote from the recent LIANZA conference which provides thought provoking views on the evolving role of libraries. Some may still think of...
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10 minutes with Debbie Duncan
After a full-on 12 months as APLM Chairperson, Debbie Duncan is moving on. We caught up with her to discuss her time as chairperson and the future of public libraries plus the forces driving change...
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