The Big Issues in Public Libraries
What are the key challenges facing Australia's public library services?
In this seminar, leading thinkers and policy-makers address the big social issues and government policies that will shape the public library service Australia-wide over the next five years.
The speakers explore topics including learning and literacy, digital citizenship, social inclusion and community partnerships, and health and ageing.
This event was held at the State Library of Victoria on 16 November 2009 as part of the Big Issues symposium.
An introduction to the Big Issues in Public Libraries seminar by Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, the CEO of the State Library of Victoria, is included at the beginning of Tom Bentley's presentation.
Futurist and teacher Mark Pesce gives the closing address of the Big Issues in Public Libraries seminar.
Tom Bentley discusses learning beyond the classroom.
Chair of the Social Inclusion Board Patricia Faulkner talks about creating socially inclusive communities.
UK technology commentator Bill Thompson presents Serving Citizens in a Connected World: Why Libraries Still Matter.
National librarians from Singapore, New Zealand and Australia reflect on the challenges facing public libraries.
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