Expand your mind and broaden your horizons with the State Library’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.
| October | |
| Thu 2 Oct | Conservation clinic |
| Wed 8 Oct | Caring for your family history documents |
| Sat 11 & 18 Oct | Web page design |
| Mon 13 Oct | Music collections |
| Sat 18 Oct | Conservation clinic for home movies |
| Wed 22 Oct | Picture Queensland |
| Fri 24 Oct | Family history shipping and immigration records |
| Tue 28 Oct | 20 Top Tools |
| November | |
| Wed 5 Nov | Health information |
| Thu 6 Nov | Conservation clinic |
| Fri 14 Nov | Introduction to family history |
| Finding resources | |
Ongoing sessions |
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| On request | Library skills |
Please note that basic computer skills are a prerequisite of all sessions held in the Training Room, level 1.
Computers, Internet, technology
Web page design
Learn how to create a website ready for publications using FrontPage and gain valuable insight into the basics of planning and design. Participants are required to bring a USB to save their work.
Prereq intermediate computer skills.
When Sat 11 and Sat 18 Oct 1pm – 4pm, participants must attend both days
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $120, bookings qtix 136 246
Presented by State Library of Queensland and Learning Network Queensland
Top 20 Tools
Spend a rapid fire lunch break with State Library staff as they reveal how to use del.icio.us, Second Life, Audacity, Flickr and 16 other tools available on the internet.
When Tue 28 Oct, 12.30pm–1.30pm
Where slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets $10, bookings qtix 136 246
Digital images – an introduction
Gain the knowledge to transfer, manage and edit your digital images using the free downloadable software Picasa2. Learn how to enhance images, correct photo colour and red-eye, and email and print your photos.
Prereq basic computer skills
When Sat 8 Nov, 1pm – 5pm
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $75, bookings qtix 136 246
Presented by State Library of Queensland and Learning Network Queensland
Cut your phone bills with Skype
Skype lets you make cheap local, national and international calls to phones and mobiles via the internet. Learn what equipment you need, how to download the software and start saving money on calls.
Prereq basic computer skills
When Sat 22 Nov, 1pm–3.30pm
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $45, bookings qtix 136 246
Presented by State Library of Queensland and Learning Network Queensland
Access & collections
Music collections
The State Library’s specialist music librarians will introduce you to our extensive collection of music scores, sound recordings and online music databases. We have everything from classical and jazz to contemporary genres and historic hymns. Learn how to accurately and comprehensively search for all genres of music and find out how you can borrow materials from the music collection.Prereq basic computer skills
When Mon 13 Oct, 1pm–3pm
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings qtix 136 246
Picture Queensland
Picture Queensland provides online access to more than 43,000 photographs from the State Library and external contributors. Spend a productive hour learning how to navigate the Picture Queensland site and discover the wonderful images available to view and download.
Prereq basic computer skills
When Wed 22 Oct, 12.30pm–1.30pm
Where Training room, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings qtix 136 246
Health information
Concerned about the obesity trend? Want to research the side effects of prescription medicine? Interested in alternative therapies? Learn how to search the State Library’s collections for information on a range of medical topics. Explore a selection of excellent websites and investigate specialised databases. All online databases demonstrated are accessible from home.
Prereq basic computer skills
When Wed 5 Nov, 1.30pm–4pm
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings qtix 136 246
Finding resources
Learn how to find the resources you need. Experienced library staff will take you from the basics through to great tips. Learn how a catalogue record can work for you. Practice basic and advanced search techniques.
Prereq basic computer skills
When Fri 14 Nov, 10.30am–12 noon
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings qtix 136 246
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 subject to availability.
Venue: Training Room, level 1
Date: Sessions as requested
Entry: Free, groups up to 30
Bookings required two weeks in advance, ph 3840 7810
Family history
Family history shipping and immigration records
One of the most popular resources for family historians are shipping and immigration records. Learn how to use these to link you to your ancestor’s country of origin. The State Library holds records for all Australian states, mostly for the 19th and early 20th century. Indexes are often on the internet, while lists are on microform. State Library staff will demonstrate how to use these records effectively.
When Fri 24 Oct, 10.30am–12noon
Where slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets Free, bookings qtix 136 246
Introduction to family history
Want to get started in family history? Join our family history experts for an introductory presentation on researching your family history. Get tips on how to get started using the print and electronic resources available at the State Library, including ancestry.com.
When Fri 14 Nov, 10.30am–12noon
Where slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets Free, bookings qtix 136 246
Conservation and 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 correctly care for 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 you receive.
When Thu 2 Oct, Thu 6 Nov, from 1pm
Where Meeting Room 1a, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings 3840 7768
Caring for your family history documents
State Library’s Senior Conservator, Lydia Egunnike, will introduce you to simple preventative measures to preserve family history documentation. Learn why paper and photographic material deteriorates and how to store your collections safely now and into the future.
When Wed 8 Oct, 6pm–7pm
Where slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Tickets Free, bookings qtix 136 246, enquiries 3840 7779
Conservation clinic for home movies
Celebrate Home Movie Day by learning how to preserve your treasured home movies in this interactive session with our professional conservation staff. You are invited to bring along one of your own films for assessment. Please book as numbers are limited.
When Sat 18 Oct,10am – 12.30pm
Where Meeting Room 1b, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings 3840 7768. Limited to fifteen people. Enquiries 3840 7779
More information
If you have an enquiry about training, please contact us:
- Telephone +61 7 3840 7666
- Fax +61 7 3846 2421
- Email publicprograms@slq.qld.gov.au
- Visit us
Last updated: 2nd October 2008
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