Local studies
Local studies is an important service provided by public libraries. Public Library Services provides state-wide consultancy and advice on local studies library services for library staff.
Digital practice guidelines were written to assist libraries that are planning image digitisation projects.
Newspaper Digitisation
The Australian Newspaper Digitisation Program (ANDP) digitises out of copyright newspapers and make them freely available on-line with full-text searching. This includes newspapers published in each state and territory from 1803 to mid-1950's.
Digitising NSW papers - Frequently asked questions
Networking and forums
The New South Wales Public Library Network Reference elist provides a forum for sharing ideas and discussing issues related to local studies. Join this e-list.
There is also an ALIA list for local studies. Join this e-list.
The group holds meetings twice a year to discuss relevant issues. Information about forthcoming meetings is available from the Reference and Information Services Group wiki. Resources and ideas are also shared on this wiki. Please join this wiki and participate in the discussion.
For more information, contact Consultant Information Services
