In survival mode, libraries innovate and adapt

One council is offering a home delivery service for vulnerable and elderly people.

12 April, 2020

e-Lending cause of headaches for public libraries

e-Lending has opened up significant opportunities for public libraries, but the news isn’t all good.

29 March, 2020

First NSW council library celebrates 75 years

The first council library in NSW is going strong after the better part of a century.

10 February, 2020

Australia enters era of ‘grab-and-go’ library

Yarra City Council has developed an Australia-first ‘grab-and-go’ library app.

20 January, 2020

Vic libraries struggling to deliver

Local government is failing to ensure council libraries are delivering value for money.

14 November, 2019

Libraries evolving to meet digital demands

Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.

31 July, 2018

Council museums in ‘precarious funding environment’

Local government has found itself responsible for Australia’s growing array of local museums and a new analysis highlights many are struggling with staffing and resourcing.

16 July, 2018

Best of 2016: Public libraries lure Pokemon GO fans

Thousands play Pokemon on State Library Victoria forecourt.

20 December, 2016

Budget double standard: Victoria’s local councils

Victoria in surplus but councils still squeezed.

27 April, 2016

VIC maternal health, public libraries eroded by rate caps

Councils warn of critical funding shortfalls.

15 February, 2016

Grand designs: Victoria’s State Library scoops international award

State Library redesign a winner.

10 June, 2015

WA’s libraries facing financial horror story

More cost shifting to councils on the cards.

12 March, 2015

Libraries borrow dogs to help kids read

Unconditional acceptance and attention overcome learning difficulties.

5 March, 2015

All access for shared library smartcards

One library card for all state libraries.

22 January, 2015