Libraries & Disasters
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Disaster risks are not simple. Impacts often cascade across systems, creating new risks. Addressing systemic risks requires a new approach, working across silos, accepting a greater degree of uncertainty. Learn more about systemic risks ➡️ ow.ly/xmc550RbtzK
How have perceptions of #libraries changed among governments, communities, and libraries themselves since before the COVID-19 pandemic? #IFLA's Regional Council drew together experience and insights from around the world - read more here bit.ly/4d3AEv0!
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the #Rockhampton flood of 1954, where floodwaters peaked at 9.4 metres. State Library has a small collection of photographs documenting the event as well as this curated selection on Flickr - ow.ly/hj5U50QEP3z
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Flood Rockhampton 1954 [Feb]
Happy Superman Day! On this day in 1938, the Man Of Steel made his first appearance, From the @librarycongress collection: Superman no. 1, first self-titled issue.
‘Nourishing for the soul’ Humble libraries bouncing back as remote work grows thecourier.com.au/story/8343053/… with @TrishHepworth #LibrariesTransform
Thefts by staff a common problem in UK museums, say experts. No it’s not & this is what I said: it’s incredibly rare. “Most people who work in museums really love their collections. They don’t enter the profession with the intention of wrongdoing.” theguardian.com/culture/2023/a…
🐻 On August 21, 1921, Christopher Robin Milne received a teddy bear for his first birthday. That bear would become the inspiration for the world-famous Winnie-the-Pooh character. The real Pooh took up residence at NYPL in 1987! Learn more:
Join us at #CityLibrary for Storytime with our friends from #SAMetropolitanFireService this Wednesday at 10:30am. The #SAMFS wants everyone to be safe. In this fun session, we will explain simple fire safety messages, present Storytime & giveaway items to take home.
141 years ago today, Clara Barton hosted the first official meeting of the @RedCross at her Washington, D.C., home. The Library's Prints and Photographs Division (go.usa.gov/xuSUK?loclr=tw…) offers a visual record of their accomplishments in providing relief throughout the world.
We can’t go past this record for #SomethingBig #Archive30. This is of course the famous Monster Suffrage Petition held in our collection. You can also view it online here: new.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/history-…
Interim VC, Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy, writes to the university community to provide an update on the restoration and repair work following the April 2021 fire: bit.ly/40Ok2Qi
Many libraries offered warm welcome spaces this winter and the evaluation is striking. The initiative not only helped people keep warm but also tackled social isolation. Really important work by libraries. theguardian.com/society/2023/a…
#OnThisDay 1986 The Chernobyl Disaster #PeopleForNuclearDisarmamentCollection contains boxes of anti-nuclear activist banners. Some are giant banners for the side of ships + bridges, some smaller single person banners Book in today via the link in our bio #SpecialCollections
Our beautiful Shakespeare Room is now open to the public, 7 days a week! 📚✨ Immerse yourself in thousands of books by and about Shakespeare in this truly one-of-a-kind library. More info: ow.ly/mznr50NPZfz
As Shakespeare once wrote, "friends, countrymen, lend me your ears" because now, we have a treat from the great playwright himself. A secret library in Sydney full of Shakespearian treasures is opening for everyone to enjoy. @DaltsWorld #9News
We're sure you already knew this. But if not, hey, the only surviving playscript in the hand of William Shakespeare is online. blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanus… #WilliamShakespeare #Folio400
It was a pleasure to join Artlab & @HistorySA to deliver disaster preparation training to community museums, funded by SAFECOM & NEMA. All the staff and volunteers were so thankful and such a pleasure to work with.... #museum #emergencymanagement #southaustralia
(Justice Albie) Sachs shared that in his years as a student at UCT, he loved spending time in the Jagger Reading Room .. “Not to study, not for a career but to read poetry. Not to gain anything, just for me to go and to dream.” news24.com/news24/communi… #StoriesfromtheAshes
Before and after We're very excited to see the effects of multi-spectral imaging on some of our fire-damaged Cotton manuscripts You can read more about our project here blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanus…
How a San Jose professor is using technology to save precious books in her Ukrainian hometown. #Libraries #technology #Ukraine #books linkedin.com/posts/nicktanz…
A dive into the deep past reveals Indigenous burning helped suppress bushfires 10,000 years ago buff.ly/3L4ojKU via @ConversationEDU
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