What is Queensland memory distributed collection?

Queensland memory distributed collection is a network of Queensland cultural heritage materials which includes:

• photographs
• objects
• manuscripts (letters, diaries, journals)
• maps
• publications
• oral histories, audio visual
• unique books about the community.

Who is part of the distributed collection?

Queensland’s cultural heritage collections are found in:

• 319 public libraries
• 21 Indigenous Knowledge Centres
• 200+ historical societies & community museums
• 80+ regional galleries
• schools and universities throughout Queensland
• community spaces
• private collections, homes and businesses.

Why digitise the distributed collection?

Digitisation is at the heart of a collaborative distributed collection where State Library works with communities to help increase awareness about Queensland memory collections throughout the State.

• By digitising, you can make your collections discoverable and accessible throughout the world.
• By digitising, you can preserve your collections for future generations.
• State Library contributes to part of this collective memory but is just one of many stakeholders.
• State Library provides toolkits, help and training but is not able to digitise all of the collections in the state.

How can you participate in the network of distributed collection?

• Make your collections accessible through social media and other platforms.
• Use online tools to allow people to see your collections from anywhere in the world.
• By making your collection discoverable and accessible, you are helping to create the distributed collection network.
  

Fact sheet 2: What is Queensland memory distributed collection? [PDF 220kb]