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  1. Adapting Adapting library spaces to enable collection engagement by diverse audiences: a case study of the State Library of New South WalesVicki McDonaldDirector Library ServicesIFLA Satellite Meeting, 12-14 August 2014Library Buildings & Equipment and Acquisitions & Collection Developmentgoes here2009) P&D-3152-11/2012

  2. Australia’s first library | A world leading library

  3. Collections that document the heritage of Australia and Oceania Shoe buckles, Captain Cook, http://acmssearch.sl.nsw.gov.au/search/itemDetailPaged.cgi?itemID=421679

  4. Rich, iconic and diverse collections Book of Hours, Rouen, ca. 1500-1510 http://www.acmssearch.sl.nsw.gov.au/search/itemDetailPaged.cgi?itemID=421703

  5. First Folio http://library.sl.nsw.gov.au/record=b2032206~S2

  6. Volume 2: Joseph Banks - Endeavour journal, 15 August 1769 - 12 July 1771 Australia’s history a key strength of the Manuscript collection

  7. Collections across three buildings

  8. Storage. Growth. Access |ongoing challenges Total collection =140 linear kilometres 57 linear kilometres = 40% offsite Growth 2 linear km per annum Range of formats 0.8% open access Marie-Celeste de Villentroy in Australian flag, ca. 1920 / photograph by Albert de Villentroy http://acmssearch.sl.nsw.gov.au/search/itemDetailPaged.cgi?itemID=71087

  9. Buildings on the State Heritage Register

  10. Mitchell Renewal | providing greater public access to collections and spaces • State Library of NSW Foundation campaign to raise AUD$25M for renewal of the Mitchell Library Building • Many spaces not accessible to the public • Many spaces not refurbished in 50 years

  11. Mitchell Library Reading Room | Sydney’s grandest public space. An “everyman’s Library”

  12. First gallery in 90 years – converted from a store room Funded by a single major donor Continuous exhibitions – new acquisitions and linked to key events / celebrations Amaze: The Michael Crouch Gallery

  13. Provides interpretive material content for • temporary exhibitions • Information on features of the Mitchell building • Facts on the origins and legacy of the Mitchell Library • Content continuously updated for new exhibitions • Remote access | review saved tours

  14. Transformation of the State Reference Library | A contemporary 21st century cultural destination

  15. The Verandah • Casual space for accessing online collections, catching up on emails, meeting friends • Free Wi-Fi • PCs & BYOD • Bags • Food & drink • Talking

  16. eRecords project | enabling discovery • Project 2008 – 2014 • Commitment of AUD$23m • Majority of collection accessed through handwritten catalogue cards • 34 separate paper-based catalogues • ~1.3million electronic records created Insert image of catalogue drawers

  17. Digital Excellence Program | making our collections accessible online Coogee Beach, 1922 / panoramic photograph no. 12 by R. P. Moore http://www.acmssearch.sl.nsw.gov.au/search/itemDetailPaged.cgi?itemID=877381 • Government commitment | AUD$48.6M for initial five years of a ten year program • Renewal of infrastructure and systems • Digitisation of the most significant, at risk or high demand collections

  18. Digitisation of iconic collections Digitisation commenced in 2013/14 In-house and contracted digitization projects Prioritisation of collections Development of standards Pilot of formats: maps, negatives, oral histories Alan & Dene Fry http://www.acmssearch.sl.nsw.gov.au/search/itemDetailPaged.cgi?itemID=1055267

  19. Exposing our collections | enabling discovery where our users are searching & where they are active Exposing our collections | enabling discovery where our users are searching & where they are active • Active in social media : part of roles and responsibilities • Engagement with the digital humanities | THATcamp • Conferences | LODLAM 2015; International Digital Humanities 2015 Active in social media : [insert logos] #madewithslnsw THATcamp Conferences :LODLAM 2015, International Digital Humanties 2015

  20. Open data | making our content available for use and re-use Dixson maps Maps of Antarctica World War I posters This set focusses on a selection of posters published from 1914 to 1918, part of the Library's extensive collection of material on World War One. Sir William Dixson started collecting books, manuscripts and maps in the 1890s, particularly focusing on the discovery, exploration and settlement of Australia. This set focuses on many rare and valuable maps from the 15th to the mid 20th century. This set focuses on the mapping of Antarctica from the 15th to the 21st century, from crude woodcut maps of the known world through to the latest satellite imagery.

  21. Researching the visitor experience | informs service planning and space design Annual client surveys Website analytics Client behavior – focused analysis 2014

  22. Thank you vicki.mcdonald@sl.nsw.gov.au

  23. Colours BRANDING PRESENTATION TO THE LIBRARY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 2009

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