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.
| Nov | |
| Fri 6 Nov | Shipping Lists for Family Historians |
| Thu 12 Nov | Conservation Clinic |
| Fri 13 Nov | Blogging and Twitter for beginners |
| Mon 16 Nov | Google It |
| Thu 19 Nov |
Finding Resources |
| Dec | |
| Thu 3 Dec |
Conservation Clinic |
| Ongoing sessions | |
| On request | Library skills |
Please note that basic computer skills are a prerequisite of all sessions held in the Training Room, level 1.
Technology
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 Fri 13 Nov, 10am-12noon
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets $35/$20 concession
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246
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, create documents without purchasing software and much more.
Prerequisites Basic computer skills
When Mon 16 Nov,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
Discovering Queensland
After the sell out success of the first two sessions, Professor Raymond Evans leads further Queensland history courses for the public. His fascinating book, A History of Queensland, will be the focal text of the course and will inform the course outline. State Library’s Queensland Authors Librarian, Dr Leanne Day, will assist Raymond by acting as facilitator and together they will spend time during each session to reveal some of the State Library’s treasures that link into the themes of the chapters being discussed. Participants are asked to read the relevant chapters of Raymond’s book prior to their examination across the six weeks of the course.Find out more about the State Library's Queensland history collections.
When 6 week course. Every Mon from 5 Oct to 9 Nov, 6pm – 7.30pm or Every Wed from 7 Oct to 11 Nov, 6pm – 7.30pm
Where John Oxley Library Reading Room, level 4
Tickets $280 includes copy of A History of Queensland and course manual
Bookings phone 3842 9293 on sale Mon 3 Aug
Enquiries learning@slq.qld.gov.au
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 Thu 19 Nov, 10.30am-12noon
Where Training Room, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings required
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
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 Thur 12 Nov, and Thu 3 Dec, 1pm-3pm
Where Meeting Room 1A, level 1
Tickets Free, bookings required
Bookings 3842 9069
Enquiries 3840 7779
Family History
Shipping Lists for Family Historians
Tracing the details of an ancestor’s arrival can be difficult. Experts from Queensland State Archives, National Archives of Australia and the State Library will guide you to the wealth of resources on 19th and 20th century immigration to help you track down those elusive details. This session includes morning tea and the opportunity to network with other researchers and staff from the State Library, National and State Archives.
When Fri 6 Nov, 10am-1pm
Where slq Auditorium 1, level 2
Tickets $14.50 includes morning tea
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: 4th November 2009
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