State Library of New South Wales

Say hello to our new Fellows! Over the past 50 years, the Library has awarded more than $2.8 million to 196 Fellows who have gone on to become some of our most distinguished historians. Tonight we celebrated this rich legacy by announcing our largest-ever cohort of Fellows, who will be diving into the depths of our collection in 2025. Congratulations to all our Fellows and we look forward to supporting your research here at the Library. You can find more information about their projects here: https://lnkd.in/gxR8X35A

It's your last chance to see Shot, closing 3 November! Visit our underground photography gallery and discover the fascinating journey of photography in Australia across 3 centuries. Get up close to rare images from the Library's collection, including some of the oldest surviving photographs through to early examples of colour photography. Not to mention iconic works by some of our most acclaimed photographers like Max Dupain, and contemporary photographs by the image-makers of today. Don't miss our final tour with Shot curator Geoff Barker on Tuesday 29 October at 5.30pm. Book here: https://lnkd.in/gEurQuhY

Happy World Teachers' Day! We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to teachers everywhere for all that you do to inspire, uplift and support students in their learning journey. The Library offers professional learning to help teachers develop their skills and share helpful resources. They're free and delivered online, so teachers across NSW can join. Here's what's coming up... 7 November – Teacher professional learning: Databases for Society and Culture 14 November – Teacher professional learning: Creative Writing with Library collection items Book your spot here: https://ow.ly/UtIG50TSXM4 Image: Kuringai High School, Turramurra, 3 February 1967 / photograph by David Cumming

What discoveries have you made in our archives? Visiting scholar Jessica Urwin has been at the Library working on her project 'Radioactive Wildernesses: The Australian anti-uranium movement and the construction of wilderness on Mirrar land, 1972-77'. Jessica has been looking into our Rainbow Archives, a rich collection of photographs, papers and oral histories from Nimbin in the 1970s, as well as uranium protest ephemera. She says that "having the opportunity to explore these materials with the support of the Library and its expert staff has been invaluable." Join us next week on Wednesday 30 October from 6pm to celebrate 50 years of Fellowships, and be the first to meet our class of 2025! Free event, refreshments provided: https://ow.ly/8xpI50TS7Xy

Exciting news! The Library Auditorium project (INTREC) has won the '2024 NSW Excellence in Construction Award for Restoration/Adaptive Re-Use of an Historic Building $10m-20m' from the Master Builders Association of New South Wales. State Librarian Caroline Butler-Bowdon attended the awards ceremony with Lead Capital Works Projects Carmen Taing, Chief Operating Officer Phil Barter and Manager, Facilities David Franco to celebrate this huge achievement. Since its opening, the state-of-the-art auditorium has hosted a rich program of events, including partnerships with the NSW Government, Sydney Writers' Festival, Sydney Film Festival and more. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KYko50TPoKp

WORK WITH US: Senior Exhibition Designer This is an exciting full-time ongoing opportunity for an experienced Senior Exhibition Designer with a demonstrated ability to conceive, and design engaging audience experiences, work collaboratively within a team, and effectively manage stakeholder relationships. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gySmnWVY

WORK WITH US: Creative Producer Exhibitions This is an exciting full-time ongoing opportunity for a creative producer who has a strong project management skillset and demonstrated experience working within a creative environment.  Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gt6wQsMd

Happy 20th birthday Singleton Library. 🎂 Library Council President George Souris AM and Singleton Mayor Sue Moore were excited to join the festivities ... with plenty of cake to go around! This much-loved library in the heart of Singleton Council offers a range of programs, including book clubs, craft groups and children's activities. Library Members can also borrow toys, seeds and cake tins, or experiment with the latest in 3D printing and virtual reality at their LABrary. Find out how the State Library supports more than 360 public libraries across the state: https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/ Image courtesy: The Singleton Argus

Good luck to all the students starting their HSC exams! We see how hard you've been working, especially over the last few weeks. We hope that the free snacks and unicorn breaks offered a little bit of light relief during this stressful time. "As you head into exams, remember to believe in yourself, stay focused, and take it one step at a time. Regardless of the results, be proud of how far you've come. You've got this – and the State Library will always be here for you." says State Librarian Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon.

Where would we be without libraries. ❤️ This #WorldMentalHealthDay we want to say a huge thank you to public libraries across the state, from Albury to Tweed Heads and everywhere in between. In NSW alone there are over 360 public libraries, providing vital services for their communities every day. From book clubs and language classes to storytime and creator studios, libraries help to provide that vital human connection that makes us feel a little less alone in the world. We’d love to know why you love your local library! Image: Maclean Library, Clarence Regional Library