The Vision 101 Realising our Potential A vision

The Vision 101 Realising our Potential: A vision for Queensland public libraries Beginning at 1: 00 pm Presented by Raynee Dewar Music playing by bensound. com

Who am I Raynee Dewar Local Government Coordination State Library of Queensland raynee. dewar@slq. qld. gov. au 07 3842 9821

How do we get to where we want to go?

Libraries and Learning THE PUBLIC LIBRARY: A LIVING FORCE FOR POPULAR EDUCATION The Public Library: A Democratic Agency for Education The public library is a product of modern democracy and a practical demonstration of democracy’s faith in universal education as a life-long process. … citizens of democracy have need of such opportunities for self education at all times. The complexity and instability of life today make this an urgent one. UNESCO, Public Library Manifesto May 1949

Realising our potential Supports a state-wide and cohesive network of public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres through 4 Objectives: • Realising our potential • Deeply local outcomes • Extending our reach • Future focused workforce

Enablers

Townsville: Weathering disaster • Active role in community postfloods • Provided a safe space, technology access • Partnered with support agencies, such as emergency services • Collected community stories to add to local collections

Moreton Bay: Building digital inclusion • Building digital inclusion and literacy • Attracting new and diverse audiences • Supported services for vision impaired • Staff also trained on how to use technology

Albany Creek: Deeply local refurb • Renovation reflected the uniqueness of Albany Creek • Community feedback was considered in the design along workshops with senior library staff • Offers a welcoming space to connect with the local community and environment

Hope Vale IKC: preserving local language • Working to promote and preserve local languages. • History, language and culture also shared through weekly radio sessions, and classes • Safeguarding language for future generations

Logan: literacy on the road • Delivering First 5 Forever in popular community settings – playgroups. Community centres and even Mc. Donalds! • Engaged with approximately 17, 000 participants who may not have otherwise benefited

Rockhampton: steampunk and pop culture • Capri. Con showcased library as community heart of the city • Library leveraged existing networks to help deliver workshops and promote the event • Challenged expectation and assumptions about the role of libraries

Longreach: technology for the town • Bringing virtual reality (VR) and robots to the outback • Partnered with Council through annual program of activities • Technology used by School of Distance education • Helps remote community fully participate in digital world • Staff also were trained on how to use the technology, then trained community members

Brisbane: YPLG Conference • Knowledge sharing and working with peers across state • Sharing of best practice and project ideas for programs including First 5 Forever and Summer Reading Club

Some more examples Public Libraries Connect website http: //plconnect. slq. qld. gov. au/manage/21 st-century-public -libraries/realising-our-potential/the-vision-in-practice Public Libraries Blog http: //blogs. slq. qld. gov. au/plconnect/

State Library support • • Public Library Strategic Priorities Grants: up to $30, 000 Realising Our Potential Micro Grants: quick response Public libraries Connect website: resources, opportunities *Strategic Resources: available late 2019

Other resources • See Public Libraries Connect website for a range of further information and resources (http: //plconnect. slq. qld. gov. au/) • To download the poster or artwork and each of its elements: http: //plconnect. slq. qld. gov. au/manage/21 st-century-publiclibraries/realising-our-potential • More about libraries and sustainable development: https: //www. ifla. org/libraries-development • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: https: //sustainabledevelopment. un. org/

The Vision • • Is a model for future possibilities Is linked to the direction public libraries are heading globally Was developed in consultation with the state-wide network Articulates a shared vision for the future of Queensland public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) in Queensland, through 4 Objectives and 10 Enablers. • Is supported by State Library through grants, professional development and resources • There are many examples state-wide of libraries working to realise their potential!

Thank You! For more information about the Vision, and support available, contact: Raynee Dewar in Local Government Coordination at rayneedewar@slq. qld. gov. au or on 07 3842 9046