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State Library of Queensland Connecting Online: the role of the State Library of Queensland in literacy A presentation for QCAL 2009 Annual State Conference – New literacies, new contexts, new learners 5 November , 2009 Mary Teague Director Public & Indigenous Library Services Outline • Queensland – some context • SLQ – background • Learning for all • Digital literacy • Literacy – the public library in your community Queensland: some context Population = 3,904,532 (ABS, census 2006) estimated 4.28 m December 2008 Queenslanders born overseas = 24.8% of total Qld population Indigenous population of Queensland =127,578 (3.3% of total Qld population) Smallest proportion of the population that lives in the capital city (mainland states) = 45.7% vs 63.8% Literacy Almost half of Australians aged 15-74 (7 million people) have 'poor' or 'very poor' prose literacy skills What are libraries doing? Our Mission “Creatively linking Queenslanders to information, knowledge and each other” • Annual budget = $55.82m in 2008-09 • Primary collector of Queensland’s documentary heritage • Major reference and research library with over 3.5 million items valued at over $79 million • Financial supporter, advocate and partner with local government in the provision of over 340 public libraries • 1.57m visitors in 2008-09 (up from 165,000 in 2004-05) • 2,600 daily visitors to the website Nov 08 (up from 1,000 Jan 06) Enriching the lives of Queenslanders Strategic directions for the State Library of Queensland Enriching towards 2012 the lives of Queenslanders Strategic directions for the State Library of Queensland towards 2012 1. Community Connections 1. Community Connections 2. Learning for allfor all 2. Learning 3. Queensland Memory: today for tomorrow 3. Queensland Memory: today for tomorrow Desired Outcomes – Learning for All Queensland as a “State of Learning” Embedded in knowledge economy “where independent thinking, engaged citizens and public discourse underpin knowledge and sustain prosperity” Facilitating lifelong learning, complementing formal education, Expanding learning capacity of local communities Desired Outcomes – Learning for All Recognises children and young people, and Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders as critical segments of the learning audience Recognising new technologies, ‘any information, any place, any time’ service Immediate, authentic and convenient access – digital and physical Recognise public libraries as catalysts in local learning communities Core Lifelong Learning Principles Inclusive learning Supportive learning Empowering learning Connected learning Inspiring learning Resources and e-learning Schools program provides: Focus on e-learning Easy access to resources for remote and regional audiences Links to regional libraries and IKC’s Touring exhibitions Online programs – Summer Reading Club Learning programs Available for students & educators Get Skilled: a library skills session Knowledge Quest: study and research skills Specialty sessions Internet safety for teachers and educators Online programs – Family History Public Library & Indigenous Knowledge Centre Staff State Library develops and delivers professional development to library staff throughout Qld via publications, online resources and learning programs. Public library and Indigenous Knowledge Centre staff become enablers in their community to promote lifelong learning and community wellbeing. Licence 2 Test Drive …a self-discovery program which encourages staff to take control of their own learning and to utilize their lifelong learning skills through exploration and PLAY. Helene Blowers Web 2.0 • Support libraries to more easily communicate, collaborate and connect with customers • Options for all levels of tech-savvy Literacy Resources Easy novels Audio kits True stories & facts Workbooks for learning language, numeracy & life skills Tutoring advice books AVAILABLE AT ANY PUBLIC LIBRARY What are Libraries doing? Public libraries in Queensland 343 Total library sites SLQ Cairns 73 Local governments • 256 Independent Libraries • 69 Country Lending Service Libraries • 18 Indigenous Knowledge Centres • More than double the number of McDonald restaurants in Queensland SLQ Brisbane Early literacy VerbyL Youth Library - Livingstone Shire Council Mt Isa City Library – Xbox challenge Indigenous Literacy Let’s Read early childhood literacy Promoting the love of reading Literacy Support Hit author Tara Moss at Stanthorpe Library Learning new skills @ your Library Thuringowa Central Library – Townsville City Council Digital Literacy - Turning IT On Queensland Stories Keeping Culture Strong preserving, creating, sharing Community content Away With Words young writers and illustrators’ workshops Adaptive Technology Life Long Learning Thank you! Mary Teague Director Public & Indigenous Library Services State Library of Queensland Australia e: [email protected] w: www.slq.qld.gov.au