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Libraries for the People: Australian Library History Forum 18 & 19 Nov 2014, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the NSW Library Act.

If you missed the Australian Library History Forum you can download the papers from the State Library website. 

Not sure what to do now that celebrations are winding down? 

Join us at Libraries for the People: The 11th Australian Library History Forum on 18 & 19 November! 

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NSW Library Act, this year's Forum will focus on the development of public libraries in Australia.  

Join us at the 11th Australian Library History Forum: Libraries for the People.

Gain an insight into the lobbying, strategising and behind-the-scenes politicking as businessmen, librarians and politicians endeavoured to put in place a far-reaching initiative - free public libraries.

Find out what links libraries of the past and libraries of the future, connect with experts discussing future directions for local libraries and their place in a globalised world.

Find out about the history of the Athenaeum Library in Melbourne, and the significance of the Mitchell Library’s architecture.

The 11th Australian Library History Forum: Libraries for the People

State Library of NSW, 18-19 November 2014 

www.sl.nsw.gov.au/libraryhistoryforum

Bookings are now open for Libraries for the People: The 11th Australian Library History Forum at the State Library of NSW on 18-19 November 2014.

As part of our celebration program for the 75th anniversary of the NSW Library Act 1939, this year’s forum will focus on the development of public libraries in Australia.  Speakers include current and former library staff, consultants, academics and researchers.  Topics include governance and legislation, personalities, services to indigenous communities, library referenda and public library predecessors and competitors.

A full program and booking information is available here