The latest issue of Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research includes several articles on the recent history of library associations and orgaizations in Canada. https://librarianship.ca/news/library-associations-canada/?fbclid=IwAR3ovHdKdLMkA86QX3rr1IpiEUnubR2KwqEtmT2qw4X_zagNKG7gboEs6cE
Author: marybcarroll
A history of book collecting
An interesting discussion about the history of book collecting and book collectors with a focus on the collection of British architect Sir John Soane https://vimeo.com/424643386
An interesting read from Canada
“Ontario is the only province to officially include First Nations Public Libraries (FNPLs) in their public library system—here’s how FNPLs came to be the force are”
Print History
If you have an interest in international print history here are two great resources to keep you busy. From the Rarebookdetetctive https://www.flickr.com/photos/tallatango/albums and a great infographic on The Largest Print Centres Through Time (1450-1650) https://pwrb.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/off-to-the-bar-chart-races-the-largest-print-centres-through-time-1450-1650/
PhD Scholarships-Western Sydney University
The Graduate Research School and the Digital Humanities Research Group at Western Sydney University are delighted to announce two scholarships in the fields of Library History / Library Studies.
For further details and how to apply follow the links below:
(1) For scholarship for project entitled ‘The Early History of the State Library of New South Wales’ [2020_020_SHCA] see:
or Shortlink: http://bit.ly/2PF421p
(2) For Scholarship for project entitled ‘Libraries and Social Inclusion: Re-Reading the Past to Inform Future Policy’ [2020_022_SHCA] see
Link:
or Shortlink: http://bit.ly/2I6pyIm
Applications for both scholarships close 31 March 2020 (11.59 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time).
Carnegie Libraries in Canada
An interesting article which asks the question “Was your local library built with “blood” money?” and discusses the role of Andrew Carnegie in the development of public libraries in Canada. https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/01/14/philanthropist-andrew-carnegie-gave-libraries-a-solid-footing-in-toronto.html?fbclid=IwAR3MFRGeQ8bGG7KjYYKGpX_TePMu3586s0tor_PlUjs2586JHcR7oKB-BCk
Libraries and the Australian bush fires
Many of you may have heard of the devastating bush fires burning large swathes of the Australian landscape. These fires to date have destroyed over 2000 homes, are estimated to have killed half a billion animals and burnt 5 million hectares (over 12 million acres). Libraries have been playing there part with many small community libraries acting as a haven sheltering those fleeing their towns and homes, avoiding smoke, seeking respite from soaring temperatures and as places where people can access information. To assist communities and to support the largely volunteer firefighters many fundraisers have been established. An initiative emerging from the Australian author, library, publishing and book industry which may be of interest to the library community is the twitter auction #AuthorsForFireys . An explanation of this may be found here https://authorsforfireys.wixsite.com/website and a compilation of some of the activities found here https://www.readings.com.au/news/support-the-authorsforfireys-online-auction
Frighting times as most of the East coast of Australia is covered in smoke haze and the smell of fires burning.
posted by Mary Carroll in smokey Melbourne, Australia
The Subscription Library Movement Symposium State Library of NSW
The Subscription Library Movement Symposium State Library of NSW
This symposium will explore the subscription library movement and cultures of reading in Australia, Britain and North America, as well as the role of the Australian Subscription Library in the early life of New South Wales. It will consider readers, rules and library collections, as well as the roles they played in community formation, cultural life, and politics. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-subscription-library-movement-tickets-86092112827
A library mystery of bugs and old books
A fascinating and intriguing mystery from Australia involving old books, large libraries and a museum collection from the State Library of Victoria and their rare book collection.