Te Pouhuaki | National Librarian, Rachel Esson, explains Mar 152021 Te Pouhuaki | National Librarian, Rachel Esson, explains National Library's process of culling the Overseas Published Collections (OPC). Libraries have been around for thousands of years. If society kept everything ever written whether, on tablet, scroll, parchment or illustrated manuscript, it would be a very crowded house. Culling book collections or "weeding" is...
National Strategic Framework receives international recognition Mar 12021 National Strategic Framework receives international recognition Read and learn what public libraries offer your community. The National Strategic Framework of New Zealand has been picked up by an Australian library. Every few years, public libraries develop a national...
Seeking Young Writers Feb 92021 Seeking Young Writers NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme 2021 now open The NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme offers aspiring four young writers (aged 15-18) a mentorship, from May to November, and is now open for...
Temporary closure for Napier Library. Jan 142021 Temporary closure for Napier Library. "Safety is our priority" says Council. Initial problems with the library's' sprinkler system could bring down the roof in a seismic event, says Council.
Ōtorohanga welcomes a new library manager. Jan 142021 Ōtorohanga welcomes a new library manager. With 34 years of experience in public libraries, Heather Taylor is delighted to be working in this small rural community.