Janet Frame mural. Mural design: Daniel Mills, painted by Filipa Crofskey and Daniel Mead. Image credit: Winona Baines
Our UNESCO City of Literature - Dunedin
This feature is a follow-up to UNESCO Memory of the World Programme article in the last issue. We shine a light on Dunedin, our UNESCO City of Literature, learn how the status was achieved and what it means for the city, the public library and the community.
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Libraries and the Aotearoa NZ Histories Curriculum |
Libraries – a divine influence on the mind and soul |
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Changes are coming to the Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum that are designed to ensure all students in New Zealand schools and kura learn about our history, and how it has shaped how we live today. Stacey Smith from Auckland Libraries and Nicola Harwood from Nelson Public Libraries report back from recent Ministry of Education hui.
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Leigh Gleeson shares her experience at Waikeria Prison over the last decade.
She says that 'Libraries can have a divine influence direct and immediate on the mind and soul. This could never be truer than for the prison library.” READ MORE > |
LIANZA Professional Registration could serve you well |
We Are LIANZA with Mohan Lal |
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In the latest Viewpoint, Dr Greg Morgan shares why LIANZA Professional Registration could serve you well and admits he initially voted against registration.
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Mohan Lal shares his thoughts on the future of libraries;" I feel that libraries are here to stay as long as our clients need information for leisure, research, and learning."
He argues the case for supporting your professional association. READ MORE > |
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