Steal these three great Australian library ideas

1. Simply Books

More information: Simply books site. Blog post at Hey Jude, Simply Books, Simply Web 2.0 

Judy O’Connell , wearing “Head of Library and Information Services at St Joseph’s College” hat, is using a variety of Web 2.0 tools, like Wordpress, Wikispaces, Flickr, Delicious and YouTube to create a single site designed to:

promote reading and good literature, as well as providing links and information about quality approaches to boys reading education!

2. Techno Expo at Gold Coast Libraries

More information: Techno Expo Flyer

9am – 7pm tomorrow (11 September 2008) the Broadbeach Branch Library is running a session to introduce their community to “all sorts of gadgets, tools and concepts” . They have workshops, presentation, information displays and a chance to book a 20 minute slot with a gadget guru. Topics include blogging, privacy and managing online presence, getting the most from your MP3 and digital photography. I love the way they have sprinkled the timetable with a couple of introductory sessions to the library’s online resources.  

3. State Library of  Western Australia creating a special study space for Year 11 and 12 students

More information: Study @ the State Library

Two special study areas have been set aside for Year 11 and 12 students – one next to past exam papers, and one next to the study guides.They are also promoting the free wireless service and encouraging students to ask their librarians.