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Libraries in Australia - Australia's Culture Portal

But as Peter Biskup points out in his book Libraries in Australia, the most important thing brought to Australia in the First Fleet which impacted on the development of libraries was the 'idea' of libraries. In Australia, the term Mechanics' Institutes wa...

Australian children's books - Australia's Culture Portal

Australian children's literature rests on the enthusiasm and talents of many individuals, including a great many more Australian writers, illustrators and books than can be listed in this article. The earliest books published for children were mostly ins...

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Libraries, Museums and Galleries   (website CREATE Northern Territory )

The Libraries and Museums industry plays a key role in the commercial operations of many other industries through Education and Visitor services, Information Organisation and Management, Prevention Conservation and Public Programs, and assists in the reco...

Libraries, Museums and Galleries   (website CREATE Northern Territory )

The Libraries and Museums industry plays a key role in the commercial operations of many other industries through Education and Visitor services, Information Organisation and Management, Prevention Conservation and Public Programs, and assists in the reco...

National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries Exhibition comes to Western Australia in 2007   (website(s) Australian Literature Resources    State Library of Western Australia )

National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries, an exhibition which tells the great Australian story, opened at the National Library of Australia on 3 December 2005. The exhibition, four years in development, will tour 175 iconic objects drawn ...

400,000th Visitor to the National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries Exhibition   (website(s) Australian Literature Resources    State Library of Western Australia )

The 400,000th visitor for the national touring program entered the gallery at the WA Museum on 7 August 2007. There are only eighteen days left to catch this priceless collection of 175 exhibits which make up the National Treasures from Australia's Great...

National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries | State Library of New South Wales   (website State Library of New South Wales )

National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries brings together more than 170 extraordinary items that have shaped our nation. National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries is an initiative of the Council of Australian State Libraries, and is m...

ABC Local: Australia Wide - Community Education   (website Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) )

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Music Council of Australia - Music libraries and publications   (website Music Council of Australia (MCA) )

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ABC Perth: Perth - People   (website Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) )

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ABC Perth - National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries Exhibition   (website Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) )

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Local Government Association of South Australia - Libraries in South Australia - LGA   (website Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) )

All Public Libraries in South Australia are listed below. This listing is from http://www.libraries.sa.gov.au and is updated as a RSS feed on a 24 hour basis from their site. Following is a list of South Australian libraries and a link to information abou...

Local Government Association of South Australia - Libraries Information - LGA   (website Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) )

Public Libraries are the most heavily trafficked public buildings in Australia. There are 90 such libraries in SA with a further 47 school/community joint use libraries. Under the agreement, central services including inter-library loans and book purcha...

Libraries Australia: Record Import Service Libraries   (website(s) National Library of Australia (NLA)    Australian Libraries Gateway )

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Libraries Australia: establishing Library of Congress subject headings on Libraries Australia   (website(s) National Library of Australia (NLA)    Australian Libraries Gateway )

The subject authority file on the Libraries Australia database is based on Library of Congress Subject Headings, but is not identical to LCSH. It contains additional headings and references approved by the Libraries Australia Subject Headings Review Pane...

ABC Local: Australia Wide - Popular Culture   (website Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) )

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ABC Local: Australia Wide - Offbeat   (website Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) )

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Picture Australia | Thuringowa City Libraries   (website Picture Australia )

Townsville City amalgamated with Thuringowa City in 2008. The CityLibraries Thuringowa image collection~á includes over 1,000 images. ~áMembers of the public or organisations wishing to donate images of the local Townsville area should contact CityLibra...

Picture Australia | Maroochy Libraries   (website Picture Australia )

Newly formed local government area, formerly Noosa Shire Council, Maroochy Shire Council and Caloundra City Councils.Located 100 kilometres north of the Queensland State capital of Brisbane. The Sunshine Coast, represents a diverse region of coastal and ...

ABC Local: Australia Wide - Library Museum and Gallery   (website Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) )

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