Category: Libraries & museums

Local councils around Australia have been recognised in this year’s MAGNA awards.

A UK council faces legal action after a library banned a leading feminist from giving a public talk because of her views on transgender issues.

The Powerhouse Museum is the first museum in Australia to sign the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.

The City of Greater Bendigo wants to turn the Bendigo Art Gallery into a leading regional arts institution.

The public library infrastructure grants will help NSW councils extend and improve public library buildings, spaces and IT.

A library in Melbourne is looking to bridge the gap between people and technology.

A draft strategy says digital inclusivity will make public libraries more sustainable.

A Western Sydney council’s efforts to promote its library to culturally and linguistic local communities during covid-19 has earned it an award.

A council initiative encouraging its community to share garden seeds has been well received and the collection is growing in size.

Campbelltown City Council is digitising its four local libraries with software that allows the community to access services via an app.