Expand your mind and broaden your horizons with the State Library of Queensland’s comprehensive learning program. Discover more about computers, internet and technology; learn how to access the collection; dig into your past with family history information sessions; or get advice on conservation and preservation.
Dec |
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| Thu 3 Dec | Conservation Clinic |
Jan |
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| Sat 9 Jan | Family History networking event |
| Mon 18 Jan | New to SLQ? |
| Wed 20 | Knowledge Quest: A study and research skills workshop |
| Thu 21 | Knowledge Quest: A study and research skills workshop |
| Fri 22 Jan | Google It |
| Wed 27 Jan | Caring for your motion picture collections |
Feb |
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| Wed 3 Feb | Finding Resources |
| Thu 4 Feb | Conservation Clinic |
| Fri 12 Feb | Getting started in family history |
| Thu 18 Feb | |
| Thu 18 Feb | New to SLQ? |
| Wed 24 Feb | Read all about it! Newspapers at the State Library |
| Frui 26 Feb | More Google |
Mar |
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| Fri 5 Mar | Conservation Clinic |
Ongoing sessions |
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| On request | Library skills |
| On request | New to SLQ? for Groups |
Please note that basic computer skills are a prerequisite of all sessions held in the Training Room, level 1.
Technology
Google It
There’s more to Google than you imagine. Come along and learn how to use Google to search, communicate and share. Staff will demonstrate searching strategies, show you how to create a
personalised Google home page, and show you how to use Google Maps.
Prerequisites Basic Computer Skills
When Fri 22 Jan 10am To 12PM
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $10 Includes a comprehensive manual
Bookings qtix.com.au [new window] or 136 246
Finding Resources
Learn how to find the resources you need. Experienced library staff will take you through the basics and pass on top tips. Learn how a catalogue record can work for you. Practice basic and advanced search techniques.
Prerequisites Basic Computer Skills
When Wed 3 Feb, 10:30am to 12pm
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets Free, Bookings Required
Bookings qtix.com.au Or 136 246
Blogging and Twitter for beginners
Learn how to design and maintain your own blog with user-friendly editing tools. Blogs are personally managed websites that allow you to share your thoughts, activities and opinions. Connect with friends, family or the entire world through regular diary-style entries and commentary. Twitter is micro blogging and ‘everyone’ is using it. Staff will share with you why it’s the latest trend in blogging.
Prerequisites Basic Computer Skills, Web-Based Email Account (Such As Gmail Or Hotmail)
When Thu 18 Feb 10am To 12PM
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $10 Includes a comprehensive
More Google
Learn how to maximise your search, create documents without having to purchase software, and use the Google Calendar to help you get organised. This session is an extension on the Google It workshop, but you don’t have to have attended one to come to the other.
Prerequisites Basic Computer Skills
When Fri 26 Feb 10am – 12noon
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $10 Includes a comprehensive manual.
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246
Presented by State Library of Queensland and Learning Network Queensland
Resources
Knowledge Quest: A study and research skills workshop
Studying? Get hot tips on where to begin, how to better organise yourself and how to ultimately get the marks you want. This half day session, especially designed for students, will also give you the lowdown on using State Library resources and searching the catalogue and databases. Morning tea is provided. All you need to bring is a pen.
For ages 14 – 25
When Wed 20 Jan & Thu 21 Jan, 9am-1pm
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $55
Enquiries learning@slq.qld.gov.au
Bookings qtix [new indow] or 136 246
New to SLQ?
How can the State Library help me? Why do I need an e-services card? How do I print? Where are the books? What’s on the State Library website? What is the difference between John Oxley Library and the State Reference Library? This session will answer these questions and many more. Come along to this short and informative session to find out how to use the State Library effectively.
When Mon 18 Jan 10:30am-12noon & Thu 18 Feb 1:30pm-3:00pm
Where Meet At Reception on level 1
Tickets Free, Bookings Required
Bookings qtix [new indow] or 136 246
Read all about it! Newspapers at the State Library
Discover the newspaper resources available at the State Library, including copies in the Tim Fairfax Newspaper Reading Room, online, microfilm, and the resources of Heritage Collections such as cuttings books and clippings files. Includes a tour.
Prerequisites Basic Computer Skills
When Wed 24 Feb, 9:30am-12noon
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets Free
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246
Get skilled: Library skills
Sessions are available for groups interested in learning how to use the State Library's extensive resources including searching the catalogue, accessing databases and locating other library services and facilities. Allow two hours for full session. Bookings are essential.
Venue Training Room, level 1
Date Sessions as requested
Entry Free, groups up to 30
Bookings required two weeks in advance, ph 3840 7810
New to SLQ for Groups?
Do you have a group that would like to visit the library and find out how to locate our resources and services? Come along to this short and informative session to find out how to use the State Library effectively. This session will answer the following questions and many more. How can the State Library help me? Why do I need an e-services card? How do I print? Where are the books? What’s on the State Library website? What is the difference between John Oxley Library and the State Reference Library? Session takes 90 minutes. Bookings are essential and subject to availability.
Enquiries: learning@slq.qld.gov.au or 3840 7810
Preservation
Conservation Clinic
Do you have a rare book, artwork on paper, manuscript, document, map, old photograph, film or object that you want to know how to care for correctly at home? Each month our professional conservation staff are available for one-on-one consultations to look at your personal treasures and offer advice on how to maximise their longevity. Individual consultations are for a maximum of 20 minutes. Bring a notebook to record the valuable advice your receive.When Thu 3 Dec, 4 Feb, 5 Mar from 1pm
Where Meeting Room 1A, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings required
Bookings 3842 9069
Enquiries 3840 7779
Caring for your motion picture collections
Have you ever wondered how best to care for your home movie collection? Our Film Conservator will introduce you to the basics of motion picture preservation and provide guidance on the safest and most effective ways to digitise your collections.
When Wed 27 Jan 6pm – 7pm
Where slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets FREE, no bookings required
Enquiries 3840 7779
Family History
Join Us – Family History networking event
Get to know Family History industry members at a casual morning tea event. You’ll be joined by Family History librarians, members from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints family history centres, Genealogical Society of Queensland and the Queensland Family History Society. Representatives will give the lowdown on resources and services and will be available for questions and discussion.
When Sat 9 Jan, 10am –12:30pm
Where slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets $12.50 (Includes Morning Tea)
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246
Getting Started in Family History
Find out about a range of resources in microform, printed and electronic formats you need for family history research. Find out what they are, how to use them and what you will discover. A great session for those new (or near new) to family history.
When Fri 12 Feb, 10:30am –12noon
Where slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets Free, bookings required
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246
More information
If you have an enquiry about training please contact us:
- Telephone +61 7 3840 7666
- Fax +61 7 3846 2421
- Email learning@slq.qld.gov.au
- Visit us
Last updated: 23rd November 2009
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