Workshops & courses
The State Library of New South Wales provides a range of workshops and courses both for the public and library industry professionals.
Bookings and prepayment are strongly advised for all events and courses. Please inform the Events Liaison Officer of any special requirements, or arrangements for people with a disability.
Costs for workshops, seminars and courses include GST.
Please note that some workshops or courses need to be booked via an external agency; where this is the case, it will be indicated in the workshop or course details.
Friday 1 June, 10.00 AM
Workshop: Climb Your Family Tree
Join us for five Family History Fridays during June. This short course will take you from starting your family history through to finding out all the details of your ancestors' lives. Was your ancestor a convict? When did the family first arrive in Australia? Where did they come from? Learn how to find this information for yourself and all the tips and tricks in climbing your family tree. Presented in association with the Society of Australian Genealogists. Please note this course is a series running for five consecutive Fridays in June: 1 June, 8 June, 15 June, 22 June and 29 June from 10am-12.30pm.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Tuesday 26 June, 9.30 AM
Workshop: Preserving Your Family History
A seminar dedicated to the long-term care of documents, family photographs, letters and diaries. The emphasis will be on archival storage; with tips on what materials to use and where to find them. Participants are welcome to bring along one or two items of family memorabilia to discuss their care with a Library conservator.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 19 July, 10.00 AM
Workshop: Reading Yesterday’s News
Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn more about the State Library’s newspaper collection and its strengths. Discover how to find newspapers in our computer catalogue, via our electronic databases and on the internet. Find out how you can access newspaper databases at home using your Library card. Explore selected historical and contemporary newspaper databases and take a guided tour of Australian Newspapers 1803 – 1954 available via the National Library of Australia’s Trove service. Basic computing skills are required.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Wednesday 22 August, 10.30 AM
Workshop: An Anatomy of a Rare Book
This is a hands-on workshop for book lovers. Examples from the Library's extensive collections will be used to uncover the elements that make up a rare book - from early printing to fine bindings.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 6 September, 9.30 AM
Workshop: Preserving Your Family History
A seminar dedicated to the long-term care of documents, family photographs, letters and diaries. The emphasis will be on archival storage; with tips on what materials to use and where to find them. Participants are welcome to bring along one or two items of family memorabilia to discuss their care with a Library conservator.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Wednesday 12 September, 10.00 AM
Workshop: Uncover and Discover - Exploring the Library's Website
An interactive hands-on workshop providing first-time users with an overview of the services and resources available from the State Library website. Explore highlights of the Library’s historical and contemporary collections, take a guided tour of the Library’s catalogues and research guides, and browse our exhibitions and events. Discover the range of journal and newspaper resources available from home using your Library Card. Basic computing skills are required.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 13 September, 10.00 AM
Workshop: Reading Yesterday’s News
Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn more about the State Library’s newspaper collection and its strengths. Discover how to find newspapers in our computer catalogue, via our electronic databases and on the internet. Find out how you can access newspaper databases at home using your Library card. Explore selected historical and contemporary newspaper databases and take a guided tour of Australian Newspapers 1803 – 1954 available via the National Library of Australia’s Trove service. Basic computing skills are required.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Friday 19 October, 10.00 AM
Workshop: Social Networking for Beginners
Communicate with friends, family and make new contacts using two of the most popular social networking sites on the web: Facebook and Twitter. Set up a Facebook and Twitter account and learn how to read and send messages, read and contribute to live updates, make new friends and see how each site provides its own unique online networking experience. You will need to have an email account prior to attending the course.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Tuesday 13 November, 10.00 AM
Workshop: You and the Law
The law affects all of us in our everyday lives – the barking dog next door, a neighbour’s tree, moving house, managing money, shopping. Come along to You and the law and learn about how the legal system works. The staff of the Legal Information Access Centre will help you navigate the legal maze in this hands on workshop, exploring the State Library’s extensive legal collections, print and online.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 22 November, 10.00 AM
Workshop: Reading Yesterday’s News
Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn more about the State Library’s newspaper collection and its strengths. Discover how to find newspapers in our computer catalogue, via our electronic databases and on the internet. Find out how you can access newspaper databases at home using your Library card. Explore selected historical and contemporary newspaper databases and take a guided tour of Australian Newspapers 1803 – 1954 available via the National Library of Australia’s Trove service. Basic computing skills are required.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
