Webcasts
Talking Queensland History – Local Studies Forum
These webcasts are from the Local History forum held at Thuringowa Library, Townsville on 15 April 2010, 10am – 3pm.
In Conversation with Historian Professor Raymond Evans
with Louise Denoon, Executive Manager, Heritage Collections, State Library of Queensland
Critically acclaimed author and historian, Professor Raymond Evans reflects on his book: A History of Queensland (2008) with Louise Denoon. The book encompasses the many millennia of Aboriginal pre-contact history through to the years of convictism, free settlement, and into the Bjelke-Petersen era and beyond.
Duration: 1:07
Date: 15 April 2010
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The Gugu Badhun History Projects
Bob James – School of Indigenous Australian Studies and School of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, James Cook University and Yvonne Cadet-James
Introduced by Gugu Badhan Elder Yvonne Cadet-James: in this session Bob James describes how the project aimed to record and present the life histories of elders of the Gugu Badhun people as well as those of non-Indigenous people associated with the Upper Burdekin area; and elaborates on methods of interviewing and recording, availability of the material and ongoing ramifications of the projects.
Duration: 44:0
Date: 15 April 2010
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Behind the Margaret Lawrie Collection of Torres Strait Islands material
Louise Denoon, Executive Manager, Heritage Collections, State Library of Queensland
The Margaret Lawrie Collection includes a substantial range of materials and research on the cultural history of the Torres Strait, as well as the history of Torres Strait Islands. In early 2009, a three-year plan was developed that set out a range of activities to develop, promote and engage with this significant collection in a coordinated, relevant, and complementary way. Louise Denoon shares how State Library is working with the community to make the collection material more accessible – what challenges State Library have faced, achievements and long term plans.
Duration: 42:22
Date: 15 April 2010
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Local History Forum - Growing the knowledge : ideas for increasing access to your collections
These two webcasts are from the Local History Forum that was held at State Library of Queensland in November 2009.
How to incorporate the best Web 2.0 social networking applications for increasing access to your collections
Kate McDonald, Heritage Collections, will outline some of State Library’s experiences including the pros and cons of using different tools and what’s needed to create an online presence that encourages interaction with your clients and adds value to your collection.
Duration: 50:51 minutes
Date: 13 November 2009
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Making copyright work for you
Gavin Bannerman, Oral History and Digital Storytelling Coordinator, Heritage Collections will be discussing practical aspects of copyright such as Creative Commons and orphan works as they relate to local studies collections.
Duration: 45:10 minutes
Date: 13 November 2009
Streamed Audio: Windows Media Player
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Last updated: 7th February 2012
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