Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
The State Library of Queensland aims to be a leader in the provision of library services for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. The State Library actively supports this through collaboration with public libraries, supporting local initiatives which engage with their community.
There are links to resources and information that can assist public library staff and Indigenous Knowledge Centre Coordinators provide a welcoming and engaging library service to their local community.
Welcome toolkit
The majority of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders in Queensland live in areas served by public libraries. However, many libraries have reported difficulty in knowing how to reach out to these client groups in ways that meet their interests and needs.
To assist public libraries with engagement ideas the State Library has developed the Welcome Toolkit. The Toolkit is an online resource that provides information and ideas for creating a more welcoming and inclusive library service for your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
State Library of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander portal
The portal brings together information on resources, events and collections of interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and everyone who is interested in aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander related matters.
State Library’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Portal comprises of three parts:
- Information by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Strategies and standards
- Library services standard for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders [new window
100kb] - Reconciliation Strategy [new window 465kb]
External websites
- Department of Communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services [new window] – The Queensland Government’s portal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.
- Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) [new window] – The Australian Government’s portal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs.
- Reconciliation Australia [new window] – Reconciliation Australia is the peak organisation promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community.
- Reconciliation Queensland Incorporated [new window] – Reconciliation Queensland promotes an ongoing process of reconciliation with initiatives for Queensland.
- NAIDOC [new window] – Held around Australia in July, NAIDOC celebrations incorporate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- ABC Online Indigenous [new window] – An interesting portal for information on indigenous news topics, personal stories, television and radio programs and ideas for educational resources
Last updated: 7th February 2012
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