Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.
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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.
Best of 2016: Public libraries lure Pokemon GO fans
Thousands play Pokemon on State Library Victoria forecourt.
Budget double standard: Victoria’s local councils
Victoria in surplus but councils still squeezed.
VIC maternal health, public libraries eroded by rate caps
Councils warn of critical funding shortfalls.
Grand designs: Victoria’s State Library scoops international award
State Library redesign a winner.
WA’s libraries facing financial horror story
More cost shifting to councils on the cards.
Libraries borrow dogs to help kids read
Unconditional acceptance and attention overcome learning difficulties.
All access for shared library smartcards
One library card for all state libraries.
Public libraries turn the page on e-books
Big changes afoot in Australia’s libraries.