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  <title>Bringing history to life</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=241</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Curatorial assistant Penelope Grist will talk about Australian history through items such as bushranger Ben Hall&#8217;s revolver and Olympic swimmer Fanny Durack&#8217;s gold medal both currently on display in the <em>Treasures 2010: A Preview</em> exhibition. <br />
The exhibition is on show at the National Library until 19 July. </p>

	<p><strong>Wednesday 8 July, 12.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Exhibition Gallery</strong><br />
<strong>Free</strong></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Curatorial assistant Penelope Grist will talk about Australian history through items such as bushranger Ben Hall&#8217;s revolver and Olympic swimmer Fanny Durack&#8217;s gold medal both currently on display in the <em>Treasures 2010: A Preview</em> exhibition. <br />
The exhibition is on show at the National Library until 19 July. </p>

	<p><strong>Wednesday 8 July, 12.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Exhibition Gallery</strong><br />
<strong>Free</strong></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Web services maintenance</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=240</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Library&#8217;s web services will undergo maintenance between 4 am and 6 am Thursday 2 July. Many of our web services will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Library&#8217;s web services will undergo maintenance between 4 am and 6 am Thursday 2 July. Many of our web services will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Minerals Week 2009 speech available online</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=238</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Sir Arvi Parbo AC, guest speaker at a recent function hosted by the National Library to celebrate Minerals Week 2009, discussed <em>Reflections on the Minerals Industry</em> . Sir Arvi Parbo&#8217;s speech is available <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/documents/SirArviParboAC-ReflectionsontheMineralsIndustry-26May09.pdf">online</a>.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/Take-a-look-at-Development-events.html">Take a look at Development events</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Sir Arvi Parbo AC, guest speaker at a recent function hosted by the National Library to celebrate Minerals Week 2009, discussed <em>Reflections on the Minerals Industry</em> . Sir Arvi Parbo&#8217;s speech is available <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/documents/SirArviParboAC-ReflectionsontheMineralsIndustry-26May09.pdf">online</a>.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/Take-a-look-at-Development-events.html">Take a look at Development events</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Journalists tell the real story</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=236</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Getting the Story: Media, Truth and Conflict</em>,  a two-day symposium featuring many of Australia&#8217;s top foreign correspondents, will look at our proud history of war reporting and the challenges each conflict poses to journalists.</p>

	<p>Speakers include the ABC&#8217;s Peter Cave and Eric Campbell, Paul McGeough from Fairfax and Ian McPhedran from News Limited.</p>

	<p><b>Friday 26 June, 2 pm &#8211; 5 pm</b><br />
<b>Saturday 27 June, 9 am &#8211; 4 pm</b><br />
<b>Free</b></p>

	<p><b>Reception</b><br />
<b>Friday 26 June, 5.30 pm</b><br />
<b>Tickets: $25/$20 concession</b> </p>

	<p><b>Bookings: 02 6262 1271</b> or <b>bookings@nla.gov.au</b></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Getting the Story: Media, Truth and Conflict</em>,  a two-day symposium featuring many of Australia&#8217;s top foreign correspondents, will look at our proud history of war reporting and the challenges each conflict poses to journalists.</p>

	<p>Speakers include the ABC&#8217;s Peter Cave and Eric Campbell, Paul McGeough from Fairfax and Ian McPhedran from News Limited.</p>

	<p><b>Friday 26 June, 2 pm &#8211; 5 pm</b><br />
<b>Saturday 27 June, 9 am &#8211; 4 pm</b><br />
<b>Free</b></p>

	<p><b>Reception</b><br />
<b>Friday 26 June, 5.30 pm</b><br />
<b>Tickets: $25/$20 concession</b> </p>

	<p><b>Bookings: 02 6262 1271</b> or <b>bookings@nla.gov.au</b></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Discovery service prototype</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=235</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>There&#8217;s a host of helpful background information on the National Library&#8217;s new discovery service.</p>

	<p>Before you start to search, check the information under the &#8220;About&#8221; link on the top right of the home page.</p>

	<p>You can send comments about the prototype to the Library&#8217;s development team through the &#8220;Feedback&#8221; box on the home page.</p>

	<p><a href="http://sbdsproto.nla.gov.au">New discovery service</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>There&#8217;s a host of helpful background information on the National Library&#8217;s new discovery service.</p>

	<p>Before you start to search, check the information under the &#8220;About&#8221; link on the top right of the home page.</p>

	<p>You can send comments about the prototype to the Library&#8217;s development team through the &#8220;Feedback&#8221; box on the home page.</p>

	<p><a href="http://sbdsproto.nla.gov.au">New discovery service</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Getting the Story: Media, Truth and Conflict</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=234</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Join Paul McGeough, Peter Cave, John Martinkus and others as they explore the Australian tradition of war reporting, war as a media event and the challenges of reporting contemporary conflicts.</p>

	<p>Australia boasts a long and distinguished tradition of war reporting and each conflict has posed particular challenges to journalists. This two-day symposium features Australia&#8217;s finest foreign correspondents reflecting on their experiences of reporting from the world&#8217;s crisis zones.</p>

	<p><strong>Friday 26 June, 2 – 5 pm</strong> <br />
<strong>Saturday 27 June, 9 – 4 pm</strong> </p>

	<p><strong>Symposium: Free</strong><br />
Reception, Friday 26 June: $25 / $20 concession and Friends of the National Library</p>

	<p><strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271</strong> or <a href="bookings@nla.gov.au">bookings@nla.gov.au</a></p>

	<p>Presented in association with The Australian Centre, the University of Melbourne and the <span class="caps">CEW</span> Bean Foundation</p>

	<p>The symposium is supported by a generous donation from Dame Elisabeth Murdoch <span class="caps">OBE</span>, AO.</p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Join Paul McGeough, Peter Cave, John Martinkus and others as they explore the Australian tradition of war reporting, war as a media event and the challenges of reporting contemporary conflicts.</p>

	<p>Australia boasts a long and distinguished tradition of war reporting and each conflict has posed particular challenges to journalists. This two-day symposium features Australia&#8217;s finest foreign correspondents reflecting on their experiences of reporting from the world&#8217;s crisis zones.</p>

	<p><strong>Friday 26 June, 2 – 5 pm</strong> <br />
<strong>Saturday 27 June, 9 – 4 pm</strong> </p>

	<p><strong>Symposium: Free</strong><br />
Reception, Friday 26 June: $25 / $20 concession and Friends of the National Library</p>

	<p><strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271</strong> or <a href="bookings@nla.gov.au">bookings@nla.gov.au</a></p>

	<p>Presented in association with The Australian Centre, the University of Melbourne and the <span class="caps">CEW</span> Bean Foundation</p>

	<p>The symposium is supported by a generous donation from Dame Elisabeth Murdoch <span class="caps">OBE</span>, AO.</p>

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  <title>Cafe culture at the Library</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=233</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><strong><em>Paperplate</em></strong> in our lounge area on the Lower Ground Floor is now open <br />
<strong>Monday to Friday, 8.30 am &#8211; 3 pm</strong>.</p>

	<p>Our new lounge area is a great place to work or relax at any time. There is free Wi-Fi and power access as well as fabulous food and coffee.</p>

	<p>Following its kitchen modernisation, <strong>bookplate</strong> café is once again open <br />
<strong>Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am &#8211; 6 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Friday, 8.30 am &#8211; 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Weekends and public holidays, 11 am &#8211; 3 pm</strong><br />
.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/bookplate.html">bookplate café</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><strong><em>Paperplate</em></strong> in our lounge area on the Lower Ground Floor is now open <br />
<strong>Monday to Friday, 8.30 am &#8211; 3 pm</strong>.</p>

	<p>Our new lounge area is a great place to work or relax at any time. There is free Wi-Fi and power access as well as fabulous food and coffee.</p>

	<p>Following its kitchen modernisation, <strong>bookplate</strong> café is once again open <br />
<strong>Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am &#8211; 6 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Friday, 8.30 am &#8211; 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Weekends and public holidays, 11 am &#8211; 3 pm</strong><br />
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	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/bookplate.html">bookplate café</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Award for Library's Dance Curator</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=232</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Lee Christofis, Curator of Dance at the Library, has received the prestigious services to dance award at the Australian Dance Awards.</p>

	<p>Lee took up his current position at the National Library in 2006. He had previously been a dancer with the Queensland Ballet in the 1960s, before becoming a leading dance critic, arts commentator and member of the <span class="caps">ABC</span> Radio and Television Advisory Boards.</p>

	<p>Tanja Liedtke, the talented choreographer who died following a traffic accident in 2007, was also honoured at the ceremony. You can read about her remarkable but short-lived career at <a href="http://www.australiadancing.org/subjects/6361.html">Australia Dancing.</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Lee Christofis, Curator of Dance at the Library, has received the prestigious services to dance award at the Australian Dance Awards.</p>

	<p>Lee took up his current position at the National Library in 2006. He had previously been a dancer with the Queensland Ballet in the 1960s, before becoming a leading dance critic, arts commentator and member of the <span class="caps">ABC</span> Radio and Television Advisory Boards.</p>

	<p>Tanja Liedtke, the talented choreographer who died following a traffic accident in 2007, was also honoured at the ceremony. You can read about her remarkable but short-lived career at <a href="http://www.australiadancing.org/subjects/6361.html">Australia Dancing.</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>June edition of Gateways available</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=231</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Gateways</em> gives information about innovative activities of the Library and its partners, projects of significance, international collaborations and technical advances.  In <em>Gateways</em> you can also read articles about National Library services, new acquisitions to the collection, exhibitions, staff activities, conferences and other events.</p>

	<p>National Library of Australia <em>Gateways</em> is written and produced by staff of the National Library of Australia.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/gateways/issues/99/intro.html"><em>Gateways</em></a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Gateways</em> gives information about innovative activities of the Library and its partners, projects of significance, international collaborations and technical advances.  In <em>Gateways</em> you can also read articles about National Library services, new acquisitions to the collection, exhibitions, staff activities, conferences and other events.</p>

	<p>National Library of Australia <em>Gateways</em> is written and produced by staff of the National Library of Australia.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/gateways/issues/99/intro.html"><em>Gateways</em></a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>First Fleet Artist book launch</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=230</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Join author and Pictures Curator Linda Groom as she reveals the story behind one of the National Library&#8217;s most significant acquisitions, 56 watercolour paintings by First Fleet artist George Raper.</p>

	<p><em>First Fleet Artist: George Raper&#8217;s Birds and Plants of Australia</em>, will be launched by Dr Nicholas Brown, Senior Research Fellow at the National Museum&#8217;s Centre for Historical Research.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 11 June, 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or</strong> <strong>bookings@nla.gov.au</strong><br />
<strong>Book signing and refreshments to follow</strong></p>

	<p><em>First Fleet Artist</em> is available for purchase from the National Library&#8217;s <a href="http://shop.nla.gov.au/product_info.php?products_id=10431&#38;ref=news230">Online Bookshop.</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Join author and Pictures Curator Linda Groom as she reveals the story behind one of the National Library&#8217;s most significant acquisitions, 56 watercolour paintings by First Fleet artist George Raper.</p>

	<p><em>First Fleet Artist: George Raper&#8217;s Birds and Plants of Australia</em>, will be launched by Dr Nicholas Brown, Senior Research Fellow at the National Museum&#8217;s Centre for Historical Research.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 11 June, 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or</strong> <strong>bookings@nla.gov.au</strong><br />
<strong>Book signing and refreshments to follow</strong></p>

	<p><em>First Fleet Artist</em> is available for purchase from the National Library&#8217;s <a href="http://shop.nla.gov.au/product_info.php?products_id=10431&#38;ref=news230">Online Bookshop.</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Library acquires Jim Sharman collection</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=228</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The National Library of Australia has acquired the rich and substantial personal archive of nationally and internationally renowned theatre, opera and film director Jim Sharman.  The archive covers Sharman&#8217;s entire career and is rich in visual documentation of his outstanding creativity.  The majority of the collection is available for research.  </p>

	<p><a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn4579845">Jim Sharman Collection</a> </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The National Library of Australia has acquired the rich and substantial personal archive of nationally and internationally renowned theatre, opera and film director Jim Sharman.  The archive covers Sharman&#8217;s entire career and is rich in visual documentation of his outstanding creativity.  The majority of the collection is available for research.  </p>

	<p><a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn4579845">Jim Sharman Collection</a> </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Discovery service prototype released</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=227</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 22:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>There&#8217;s a host of helpful background information on the National Library&#8217;s new discovery service.</p>

	<p>Before you start to search, check the information under the &#8220;About&#8221; link on the top right of the home page.</p>

	<p>You can send comments about the prototype to the Library&#8217;s development team through the &#8220;Feedback&#8221; box on the home page.</p>

	<p><a href="http://sbdsproto.nla.gov.au">New discovery service</a> </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>There&#8217;s a host of helpful background information on the National Library&#8217;s new discovery service.</p>

	<p>Before you start to search, check the information under the &#8220;About&#8221; link on the top right of the home page.</p>

	<p>You can send comments about the prototype to the Library&#8217;s development team through the &#8220;Feedback&#8221; box on the home page.</p>

	<p><a href="http://sbdsproto.nla.gov.au">New discovery service</a> </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Harold White Fellow presentation</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=226</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 03:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Harold White Fellow, Dr Tatiana Gabroussenko discusses her research on North Korean literary propaganda in the late 20th and early 21st century. Her presentation is titled &#8220;Literary Propaganda in North Korea: Liberalisation in the 21st Century?&#8221;</p>

	<p>Dr Gabroussenko is a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University (<span class="caps">ANU</span>). She holds a PhD in East Asian Studies from the <span class="caps">ANU</span>.</p>

	<p><strong>Tuesday 2 June, 5.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong></p>

	<p>Bookings 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/haroldwhite/presentation-north_korea.html">More information</a></p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Harold White Fellow, Dr Tatiana Gabroussenko discusses her research on North Korean literary propaganda in the late 20th and early 21st century. Her presentation is titled &#8220;Literary Propaganda in North Korea: Liberalisation in the 21st Century?&#8221;</p>

	<p>Dr Gabroussenko is a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University (<span class="caps">ANU</span>). She holds a PhD in East Asian Studies from the <span class="caps">ANU</span>.</p>

	<p><strong>Tuesday 2 June, 5.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong></p>

	<p>Bookings 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/haroldwhite/presentation-north_korea.html">More information</a></p>

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  <title>Designer named for new Treasures Gallery</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=225</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Melbourne-based firm Cunningham Martyn Design will reveal details of the design for the National Library&#8217;s new Treasures Gallery and Exhibition Gallery later this year.</p>

	<p>The new Treasures Gallery, scheduled to open late next year, will put on public display many of the Library&#8217;s prized items.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/Cmd_med_rel.html">media release</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/ATreasuresGallery.html">Treasures Gallery</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Melbourne-based firm Cunningham Martyn Design will reveal details of the design for the National Library&#8217;s new Treasures Gallery and Exhibition Gallery later this year.</p>

	<p>The new Treasures Gallery, scheduled to open late next year, will put on public display many of the Library&#8217;s prized items.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/Cmd_med_rel.html">media release</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/ATreasuresGallery.html">Treasures Gallery</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>2009 Community Heritage Grants</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=224</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 22:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Community groups are encouraged to apply for the 2009 Community Heritage Grants, managed by the National Library, before applications close today.</p>

	<p>The grants of up to $15,000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections of documents and objects for future generations.</p>

	<p>For further information, please visit <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg">www.nla.gov.au/chg</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Community groups are encouraged to apply for the 2009 Community Heritage Grants, managed by the National Library, before applications close today.</p>

	<p>The grants of up to $15,000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections of documents and objects for future generations.</p>

	<p>For further information, please visit <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg">www.nla.gov.au/chg</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>The Voss Journey</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=223</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 02:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>On Friday May 15, the National Library is holding two free events as part of The Voss Journey, a four-day celebration of Patrick White&#8217;s iconic novel, <em>Voss</em> (1956).</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/events/showevent.html?q=45924"><strong>Collection Viewing: The Voss Papers</strong></a><br />
A rare opportunity to view prized National Library collection items relating to Patrick White&#8217;s acclaimed novel.<br />
<strong>10 am &#8211; 2 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room</strong></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/events/showevent.html?q=45925"><strong>Voss: From Novel to the Opera Stage</strong></a><br />
Join Donald McDonald, Moffat Oxenbould, Jim Sharman and others as they reflect on transforming <em>Voss</em> from a novel to the opera stage.<br />
<strong>2 &#8211; 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Theatre</strong></p>

	<p>For more information on The Voss Journey, visit <a href="http://www.nfsa.gov.au/voss.html">www.nfsa.gov.au/voss.html</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>On Friday May 15, the National Library is holding two free events as part of The Voss Journey, a four-day celebration of Patrick White&#8217;s iconic novel, <em>Voss</em> (1956).</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/events/showevent.html?q=45924"><strong>Collection Viewing: The Voss Papers</strong></a><br />
A rare opportunity to view prized National Library collection items relating to Patrick White&#8217;s acclaimed novel.<br />
<strong>10 am &#8211; 2 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room</strong></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/events/showevent.html?q=45925"><strong>Voss: From Novel to the Opera Stage</strong></a><br />
Join Donald McDonald, Moffat Oxenbould, Jim Sharman and others as they reflect on transforming <em>Voss</em> from a novel to the opera stage.<br />
<strong>2 &#8211; 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Theatre</strong></p>

	<p>For more information on The Voss Journey, visit <a href="http://www.nfsa.gov.au/voss.html">www.nfsa.gov.au/voss.html</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Book reading with Ursula Dubosarsky</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=222</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Ursula Dubosarsky will read from <em>The Terrible PLOP</em> this Saturday in the National Library Foyer.<br />
The book, which  tells the story of a group of rabbits who, alarmed by a mysterious sound, flee through the forest, is designed as a read-aloud story. <br />
Ursula has written more than 20 children&#8217;s books with her most recent one, <em>The Word Spy</em>, shortlisted for the 2009 Eve Pownall Book of the Year in the Children&#8217;s Book Council of Australia Awards.<br />
A book signing will follow the event.</p>

	<p><b>2pm, Saturday 2 May</b><br />
<b>Foyer. Free.</b><br />
<b>Bookings: 02 6262 1271</b><br />
<b>or bookings@nla.gov.au</b></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Ursula Dubosarsky will read from <em>The Terrible PLOP</em> this Saturday in the National Library Foyer.<br />
The book, which  tells the story of a group of rabbits who, alarmed by a mysterious sound, flee through the forest, is designed as a read-aloud story. <br />
Ursula has written more than 20 children&#8217;s books with her most recent one, <em>The Word Spy</em>, shortlisted for the 2009 Eve Pownall Book of the Year in the Children&#8217;s Book Council of Australia Awards.<br />
A book signing will follow the event.</p>

	<p><b>2pm, Saturday 2 May</b><br />
<b>Foyer. Free.</b><br />
<b>Bookings: 02 6262 1271</b><br />
<b>or bookings@nla.gov.au</b></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Despatches from Gallipoli</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=220</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Charles Bean, Keith Murdoch, Phillip Schuler and Charles Smith were four Australians who went to Gallipoli as journalists during World War I. <em>Despatches from Gallipoli</em> is a website introducing these men and their writing, as well as highlighting their role in the development of an Australian identity. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/gallipolidespatches/index.html">Despatches from Gallipoli</a>
 website</p>

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	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/gallipolidespatches/index.html">Despatches from Gallipoli</a>
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  <title>Special preview exhibition open</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=219</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Treasures Gallery 2010: A Preview</em> features more than 80 of the National Library&#8217;s prized collection items acquired over the past 100 years. </p>

	<p>Many of these treasures will take pride of place in the Library&#8217;s Treasures Gallery which is scheduled to open late next year.</p>

	<p>Other highlights of the exhibition include:</p>

	<p>• Lieutenant James Cook’s Endeavour Journal<br />
• a pochoir print from a series by Picasso <br />
• Jørn Utzon’s model for the design of the Sydney Opera House shells<br />
• the ‘Gallipoli’ letter by war correspondent Keith, later Sir Keith, Murdoch to Prime Minister Andrew Fisher<br />
• Patrick White’s notebooks<br />
• bushranger Ben Hall’s revolver<br />
• Lindy Chamberlain’s papers <br />
• exquisite images by acclaimed artist Ellis Rowan.</p>

	<p><strong>Exhibition Gallery</strong> <br />
<strong>Open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm daily</strong><br />
<strong>Until 19 July 2009</strong></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Treasures Gallery 2010: A Preview</em> features more than 80 of the National Library&#8217;s prized collection items acquired over the past 100 years. </p>

	<p>Many of these treasures will take pride of place in the Library&#8217;s Treasures Gallery which is scheduled to open late next year.</p>

	<p>Other highlights of the exhibition include:</p>

	<p>• Lieutenant James Cook’s Endeavour Journal<br />
• a pochoir print from a series by Picasso <br />
• Jørn Utzon’s model for the design of the Sydney Opera House shells<br />
• the ‘Gallipoli’ letter by war correspondent Keith, later Sir Keith, Murdoch to Prime Minister Andrew Fisher<br />
• Patrick White’s notebooks<br />
• bushranger Ben Hall’s revolver<br />
• Lindy Chamberlain’s papers <br />
• exquisite images by acclaimed artist Ellis Rowan.</p>

	<p><strong>Exhibition Gallery</strong> <br />
<strong>Open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm daily</strong><br />
<strong>Until 19 July 2009</strong></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Telling the stories of war</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=217</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:41:31 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>In her talk, Christina Spittel will look at the boom in Great War fiction that captivated Australian readers in the late 1920s and transported them back to the battlefield.</p>

	<p><strong>Wednesday 22 April, 12.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room</strong><br />
<strong>Free</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or</strong><br />
<strong>bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

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	<p><strong>Wednesday 22 April, 12.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room</strong><br />
<strong>Free</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or</strong><br />
<strong>bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

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  <title>Discover Oral History and Folklore online</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=214</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>With the National Folk Festival being held in Canberra this Easter weekend, there is no better time to explore the Library&#8217;s Oral History and Folklore Collection online.</p>

	<p>More than 40,000 hours of oral history and folklore recordings are now available.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/digicoll/audio.html">Digitised Oral History and Folklore</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>With the National Folk Festival being held in Canberra this Easter weekend, there is no better time to explore the Library&#8217;s Oral History and Folklore Collection online.</p>

	<p>More than 40,000 hours of oral history and folklore recordings are now available.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/digicoll/audio.html">Digitised Oral History and Folklore</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Innovative Ideas Forum podcasts</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=213</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Podcasts from the fourth Innovative Ideas Forum are now available. This year the Forum explored the value and significance of social media. Speakers included Mark Scott, Managing Director of the <span class="caps">ABC</span>, and best selling author and columnist, Dr Anne Summers.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/webcasts/"><strong>Podcasts</strong></a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/initiatives/meetings/innovative-ideas-forum/2009/web.html"><strong>Photos and the real-time commentary provided by those who twittered and blogged at the event</strong></a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Podcasts from the fourth Innovative Ideas Forum are now available. This year the Forum explored the value and significance of social media. Speakers included Mark Scott, Managing Director of the <span class="caps">ABC</span>, and best selling author and columnist, Dr Anne Summers.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/webcasts/"><strong>Podcasts</strong></a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/initiatives/meetings/innovative-ideas-forum/2009/web.html"><strong>Photos and the real-time commentary provided by those who twittered and blogged at the event</strong></a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Library closed Good Friday</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=212</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>All reading rooms and public areas of the National Library are closed Good Friday, 10 Arpil.</p>

	<p>On Easter Monday, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microfrorms Reading rooms are open from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/holidays.html">Public holiday opening hours</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>All reading rooms and public areas of the National Library are closed Good Friday, 10 Arpil.</p>

	<p>On Easter Monday, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microfrorms Reading rooms are open from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/holidays.html">Public holiday opening hours</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Easter Monday opening hours</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=211</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm, Easter Monday. Other special collection reading rooms are closed.</p>

	<p>The Library will be closed on Good Friday. Regular hours apply on the weekend. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/holidays.html"><strong>Public holiday opening hours</strong></a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>The Library will be closed on Good Friday. Regular hours apply on the weekend. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/holidays.html"><strong>Public holiday opening hours</strong></a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Permanent road closure</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=209</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>As part of the development of the new Humanities and Science Campus Square, Enid Lyons Place will permanently close to traffic from 5 pm on 9 April 2009.</p>

	<p>The project, which includes restoration of the National Library forecourt and fountain, is scheduled for completion at the end of August 2009.</p>

	<p>More information is available from the National Capital Authority <a href="http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&#38;view=article&#38;id=84:the-humanities-and-science-campus-parliamentary-zone&#38;catid=59:ql-menu-enhancing-a-maintaining&#38;Itemid=301">website</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>The project, which includes restoration of the National Library forecourt and fountain, is scheduled for completion at the end of August 2009.</p>

	<p>More information is available from the National Capital Authority <a href="http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&#38;view=article&#38;id=84:the-humanities-and-science-campus-parliamentary-zone&#38;catid=59:ql-menu-enhancing-a-maintaining&#38;Itemid=301">website</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>2009 Innovative Ideas Forum</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=208</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The fourth Innovative Ideas Forum has come to a successful close. The Forum explored the challenges that social media brings to the way in which national institutions engage with their audiences. Speakers included Mark Scott, Managing Director of the <span class="caps">ABC</span>, and best selling author and columnist, Dr Anne Summers.</p>

	<p>Podcasts of the Forum will be made available soon. The real-time commentary from those who twittered and blogged at the event is available <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/initiatives/meetings/innovative-ideas-forum/2009/web.html">here.</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The fourth Innovative Ideas Forum has come to a successful close. The Forum explored the challenges that social media brings to the way in which national institutions engage with their audiences. Speakers included Mark Scott, Managing Director of the <span class="caps">ABC</span>, and best selling author and columnist, Dr Anne Summers.</p>

	<p>Podcasts of the Forum will be made available soon. The real-time commentary from those who twittered and blogged at the event is available <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/initiatives/meetings/innovative-ideas-forum/2009/web.html">here.</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Ballen exhibition closes this weekend</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=198</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><i>Brutal, Tender, Human, Animal: Roger Ballen Photography</i> exhibition closes this weekend. The first major Australian exhibition of acclaimed South African photographer Roger Ballen.</p>

	<p>Some of the most challenging images in contemporary photography.</p>

	<p><strong>Exhibition Gallery</strong><br />
<strong>9 am &#8211; 5 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Open daily, free</strong><br />
<strong>Until 29 March</strong></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><i>Brutal, Tender, Human, Animal: Roger Ballen Photography</i> exhibition closes this weekend. The first major Australian exhibition of acclaimed South African photographer Roger Ballen.</p>

	<p>Some of the most challenging images in contemporary photography.</p>

	<p><strong>Exhibition Gallery</strong><br />
<strong>9 am &#8211; 5 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Open daily, free</strong><br />
<strong>Until 29 March</strong></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Darwin's Ape and the Progress Trap lecture</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=197</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Presented in association with the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, the renowned Canadian author will discuss his views on the evolutionary process in the special lecture.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 26 March, 6pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room</strong><br />
<strong>Free</strong></p>

	<p>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or <br />
bookings@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Presented in association with the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, the renowned Canadian author will discuss his views on the evolutionary process in the special lecture.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 26 March, 6pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room</strong><br />
<strong>Free</strong></p>

	<p>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or <br />
bookings@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Applications for 2009 Community Heritage Grants open</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=196</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Grants of up to $15 000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections of documents and objects for future generations. </p>

	<p>The 2009 Community Heritage Grants Program is funded by the Australian Government through the National Library of Australia; the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; the National Archives of Australia; the National Film and Sound Archive; and the National Museum of Australia.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/">Information, guidelines and application forms</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Grants of up to $15 000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections of documents and objects for future generations. </p>

	<p>The 2009 Community Heritage Grants Program is funded by the Australian Government through the National Library of Australia; the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; the National Archives of Australia; the National Film and Sound Archive; and the National Museum of Australia.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/">Information, guidelines and application forms</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Books and breakfast with Robert Dessaix</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=195</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Writer and journalist Caroline Baum leads a discussion with acclaimed Australian author Robert Dessaix about the writing process. A light breakfast and a book-signing are included.</p>

	<p><strong>Sunday 22 March, 9.30 am</strong><br />
<strong><em>bookplate</em> café</strong></p>

	<p><strong>$30/$25 concession</strong></p>

	<p>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or <br />
bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/events?category=tal&#38;time=month">Talks & lectures this month at the Library</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Writer and journalist Caroline Baum leads a discussion with acclaimed Australian author Robert Dessaix about the writing process. A light breakfast and a book-signing are included.</p>

	<p><strong>Sunday 22 March, 9.30 am</strong><br />
<strong><em>bookplate</em> café</strong></p>

	<p><strong>$30/$25 concession</strong></p>

	<p>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or <br />
bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

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  <title>The Prime Ministers: Biography and Public Life</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=194</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Prime-ministerial biographers Jenny Hocking, David Day and Peter van Onselen discuss the challenges involved in writing about Australia political leaders. </p>

	<p>Chaired by Ken Begg, each writer will reveal the means by which they unravelled the stories of the complex and extraordinary men who rose to become Prime Minister.</p>

	<p><strong>Friday 13 March, 2 &#8211; 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Theatre, free</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

	<p><em>Presented in association with The National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University.</em></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Prime-ministerial biographers Jenny Hocking, David Day and Peter van Onselen discuss the challenges involved in writing about Australia political leaders. </p>

	<p>Chaired by Ken Begg, each writer will reveal the means by which they unravelled the stories of the complex and extraordinary men who rose to become Prime Minister.</p>

	<p><strong>Friday 13 March, 2 &#8211; 4 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Theatre, free</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

	<p><em>Presented in association with The National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University.</em></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>An evening with Philip Jones</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=193</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The inaugural winner of the Prime Minister&#8217;s Literary Award for non-fiction, Philip Jones, will give a talk that reveals how the Awards change a writer&#8217;s life.</p>

	<p>The Awards, held annually, celebrate the contribution of Australian literature to the nation&#8217;s cultural and intellectual life.</p>

	<p>Philip Jones won for book <em>Ochre and Rust</em> (2007) which takes artefacts from their museum shelves and traces their stories, revealing charged and nuanced moments of encounter in Australia&#8217;s frontier history.</p>

	<p><a href="http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Author/Home?author=Jones,%20Philip%20G.,%201955">Philip Jones</a>- in the National Library&#8217;s Collection.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 26 February, 6 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong><br />
<strong>Includes book signing and refreshments</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The inaugural winner of the Prime Minister&#8217;s Literary Award for non-fiction, Philip Jones, will give a talk that reveals how the Awards change a writer&#8217;s life.</p>

	<p>The Awards, held annually, celebrate the contribution of Australian literature to the nation&#8217;s cultural and intellectual life.</p>

	<p>Philip Jones won for book <em>Ochre and Rust</em> (2007) which takes artefacts from their museum shelves and traces their stories, revealing charged and nuanced moments of encounter in Australia&#8217;s frontier history.</p>

	<p><a href="http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Author/Home?author=Jones,%20Philip%20G.,%201955">Philip Jones</a>- in the National Library&#8217;s Collection.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 26 February, 6 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong><br />
<strong>Includes book signing and refreshments</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Book a night of romance</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=192</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Guests are invited to bring their favourite book as an ice-breaker and take a chance on meeting a like-minded, book-loving new friend at our event <em>Literary Lovers: Speed Dating for Book Lovers</em>.</p>

	<p>It&#8217;s not just for singles &#8211; it&#8217;s also for people who just like talking about their literary loves.</p>

	<p>Everyone will be treated to a complimentary glass of wine on arrival and to the romantic side of jazz trio <em>As Famous as the Moon</em>. </p>

	<p><strong>Friday 20 February</strong><br />
The event starts at <strong>6.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Cost: $30/$25 concession</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong>
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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Guests are invited to bring their favourite book as an ice-breaker and take a chance on meeting a like-minded, book-loving new friend at our event <em>Literary Lovers: Speed Dating for Book Lovers</em>.</p>

	<p>It&#8217;s not just for singles &#8211; it&#8217;s also for people who just like talking about their literary loves.</p>

	<p>Everyone will be treated to a complimentary glass of wine on arrival and to the romantic side of jazz trio <em>As Famous as the Moon</em>. </p>

	<p><strong>Friday 20 February</strong><br />
The event starts at <strong>6.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Cost: $30/$25 concession</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong>
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  <title>Harold White Fellowship applications</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Established scholars and writers wanting to undertake research at the National Library for periods of between three and six months are encouraged to apply for a 2010 Harold White Fellowship. </p>

	<p>Applications close on 30 April 2009.</p>

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  <title>Dorothy Stevenson 1916-2009</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Dorothy Stevenson began her study of dance in Brisbane with Peggy Chauncey, before moving to England to continue her training. She returned to Australia on tour with the Covent Garden Russian Ballet in Australia in 1938.</p>

	<p>As principal dancer with the Borovansky Ballet she was especially lauded for her roles in <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3418929"><em>Fantasy on Grieg&#8217;s Concerto in A minor</em></a>" and in the Spanish-inspired ballet <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla-pic-an24780730"><em>L&#8217;Amour ridicule</em></a></p>

	<p>She is particularly remembered as having created the first all-Australian ballet, <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3427114"><em>Sea Legend</em></a>, in November 1943, with a score by Esther Rofe and designs by Alan McCulloch.</p>

	<p>Dorothy passed away in London, where she had lived since 1946.</p>

	<p>For more information, go to <a href="http://www.australiadancing.org/subjects/1301.html">Australia Dancing</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Dorothy Stevenson began her study of dance in Brisbane with Peggy Chauncey, before moving to England to continue her training. She returned to Australia on tour with the Covent Garden Russian Ballet in Australia in 1938.</p>

	<p>As principal dancer with the Borovansky Ballet she was especially lauded for her roles in <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3418929"><em>Fantasy on Grieg&#8217;s Concerto in A minor</em></a>" and in the Spanish-inspired ballet <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla-pic-an24780730"><em>L&#8217;Amour ridicule</em></a></p>

	<p>She is particularly remembered as having created the first all-Australian ballet, <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3427114"><em>Sea Legend</em></a>, in November 1943, with a score by Esther Rofe and designs by Alan McCulloch.</p>

	<p>Dorothy passed away in London, where she had lived since 1946.</p>

	<p>For more information, go to <a href="http://www.australiadancing.org/subjects/1301.html">Australia Dancing</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>National Library Bookshop Online</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>At our new online Bookshop, you&#8217;ll find details of all the latest products, including books published by the National Library  as well as others by Australian authors about Australia or international authors of literary merit. Subjects range from art to biography, children&#8217;s writing to food and wine.</p>

	<p>The online shop also offers great gift ideas, including uniquely Australian greeting cards, wrapping paper, journals and giftware created by local and interstate artists.</p>

	<p>To discover what&#8217;s new in the National Library Bookshop, read the latest edition of <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/documents/nlashop-newletter.pdf"><strong>INPRINT</strong></a> </p>

	<p>For a new National Library Online Bookshop experience go to <a href="http://shop.nla.gov.au">shop.nla.gov.au</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>At our new online Bookshop, you&#8217;ll find details of all the latest products, including books published by the National Library  as well as others by Australian authors about Australia or international authors of literary merit. Subjects range from art to biography, children&#8217;s writing to food and wine.</p>

	<p>The online shop also offers great gift ideas, including uniquely Australian greeting cards, wrapping paper, journals and giftware created by local and interstate artists.</p>

	<p>To discover what&#8217;s new in the National Library Bookshop, read the latest edition of <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/documents/nlashop-newletter.pdf"><strong>INPRINT</strong></a> </p>

	<p>For a new National Library Online Bookshop experience go to <a href="http://shop.nla.gov.au">shop.nla.gov.au</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>All the films will be shown in the National Library Theatre. Free. The <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/events?category=paf&#38;time=full">film program</a> is being presented in association with Ronin Films.<br />
A children&#8217;s film series is also running, including favourites likes <em>Ginger Meggs</em> and <em>Babe</em>.<br />
Entry is by gold coin donation.<br />
To book for the children&#8217;s films, telephone 02 6262 1271 or email bookings@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>All the films will be shown in the National Library Theatre. Free. The <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/events?category=paf&#38;time=full">film program</a> is being presented in association with Ronin Films.<br />
A children&#8217;s film series is also running, including favourites likes <em>Ginger Meggs</em> and <em>Babe</em>.<br />
Entry is by gold coin donation.<br />
To book for the children&#8217;s films, telephone 02 6262 1271 or email bookings@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Meet the Artist - Roger Ballen</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Photographer Roger Ballen will be in Canberra to discuss his exhibition, <em>Brutal, Tender, Human, Animal: Roger Ballen Photography</em>, currently being shown at the National Library. This exhibition features some of the most challenging images in contemporary photography today.</p>

	<p>Exhibition Walk and Talk<br />
Tuesday 10 February, 12.30 pm<br />
Exhibition Gallery, free</p>

	<p>Public Lecture<br />
Wednesday 11 February, 6 pm<br />
Theatre, free</p>

	<p>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/media/ballen/index.html">Gallery of his photography</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Photographer Roger Ballen will be in Canberra to discuss his exhibition, <em>Brutal, Tender, Human, Animal: Roger Ballen Photography</em>, currently being shown at the National Library. This exhibition features some of the most challenging images in contemporary photography today.</p>

	<p>Exhibition Walk and Talk<br />
Tuesday 10 February, 12.30 pm<br />
Exhibition Gallery, free</p>

	<p>Public Lecture<br />
Wednesday 11 February, 6 pm<br />
Theatre, free</p>

	<p>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/media/ballen/index.html">Gallery of his photography</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Share your holiday snaps</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=181</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Visit <a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/contribute/individual.html">Picture Australia</a> to see how to add your festive photos.</p>

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  <title>Catherine Martin talks about Picture Australia</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>A video featuring the film <em>Australia</em>&#8216;s production and costume designer Catherine Martin is now available on YouTube and Picture Australia. Catherine discusses the importance of Picture Australia in her research for the film. </p>

	<p>The video also includes interviews with senior curator from the Australian War Memorial Shaune Lakin and contributing photographer to Picture Australia Johnny Barker.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/about/PictureAustraliaVideo.html"><strong>See the video</strong></a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>A video featuring the film <em>Australia</em>&#8216;s production and costume designer Catherine Martin is now available on YouTube and Picture Australia. Catherine discusses the importance of Picture Australia in her research for the film. </p>

	<p>The video also includes interviews with senior curator from the Australian War Memorial Shaune Lakin and contributing photographer to Picture Australia Johnny Barker.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/about/PictureAustraliaVideo.html"><strong>See the video</strong></a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Summer Opening Hours</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Revised opening hours are in place from 1 December 2008 &#8211; 11 January 2009.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hoursSummer2008-2009.html"><strong>Summer opening hours</strong></a></p>  ]]></description>
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  <title>2008 Community Heritage Grants awarded</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=177</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has awarded 70 grants to community groups and organisations from across the country to preserve Australia&#8217;s heritage.</p>

	<p>The grant money is used for significance surveys, preservation needs assessments, conservation treatments, training workshops, digitisation and purchasing archival-quality storage materials or environmental monitoring equipment.</p>

	<p>The Community Heritage Program is managed by the National Library. It is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; the National Archives of Australia; the National Film and Sound Archive; the National Museum of Australia and the National Library.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/">More about CHG</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/2008/">2008 <span class="caps">CHG</span> recipients</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has awarded 70 grants to community groups and organisations from across the country to preserve Australia&#8217;s heritage.</p>

	<p>The grant money is used for significance surveys, preservation needs assessments, conservation treatments, training workshops, digitisation and purchasing archival-quality storage materials or environmental monitoring equipment.</p>

	<p>The Community Heritage Program is managed by the National Library. It is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; the National Archives of Australia; the National Film and Sound Archive; the National Museum of Australia and the National Library.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/">More about CHG</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/2008/">2008 <span class="caps">CHG</span> recipients</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Lords of the Ring</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=176</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Featuring a series of reproduction photographs from the Arnold Thomas Boxing Collection, the display looks at the history of the sport in Australia, from the introduction of glove fighting in 1884 through to 20th century bouts. Some of our most well-known boxers are featured, including Lionel Rose and Les Darcy. </p>

	<p>The complete collection has been digitised and is available <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3046935">online</a>.</p>

	<p><strong>Visitor Centre and 4th Floor</strong><br />
<strong>Until Sunday 5 April 2009</strong></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Featuring a series of reproduction photographs from the Arnold Thomas Boxing Collection, the display looks at the history of the sport in Australia, from the introduction of glove fighting in 1884 through to 20th century bouts. Some of our most well-known boxers are featured, including Lionel Rose and Les Darcy. </p>

	<p>The complete collection has been digitised and is available <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3046935">online</a>.</p>

	<p><strong>Visitor Centre and 4th Floor</strong><br />
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  <title>Griffith Taylor book & exhibition launch</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=175</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The launch of the new book, <em>Griffith Taylor: Visionary, Environmentalist, Explorer</em> by Carolyn Strange and Alison Bashford coincides with the collection-in-focus exhibition, <em>Thomas Griffith Taylor: Prophet and Pariah</em>, now open at the National Library. Book signing and refreshments will follow the launch.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 27 November, 4 pm, free</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or</strong><br />
<strong>bookings@nla.gov.au</strong>
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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The launch of the new book, <em>Griffith Taylor: Visionary, Environmentalist, Explorer</em> by Carolyn Strange and Alison Bashford coincides with the collection-in-focus exhibition, <em>Thomas Griffith Taylor: Prophet and Pariah</em>, now open at the National Library. Book signing and refreshments will follow the launch.</p>

	<p><strong>Thursday 27 November, 4 pm, free</strong><br />
<strong>Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or</strong><br />
<strong>bookings@nla.gov.au</strong>
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  <title>A website to remember</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=174</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Charles Bean, Keith Murdoch, Phillip Schuler and Charles Smith were four Australians who went to Gallipoli as journalists during World War I. <em>Despatches from Gallipoli</em> is a website introducing these men and their writing, as well as highlighting their role in the development of an Australian identity. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/gallipolidespatches/index.html">Despatches from Gallipoli</a>
 website</p>  ]]></description>
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	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/gallipolidespatches/index.html">Despatches from Gallipoli</a>
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  <title>Public invited to special workshop</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=173</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The event, organised by the Australian National University and funded by the National Library through the HS Williams Trust Fund, brings together an international group of researchers and archivists. The workshop looks at research, archives and special collections, including the National Library&#8217;s unique Harold Williams collection acquired in 1978. It features an extensive library of books, manuscripts, pictures and other materials collected by Australian Harold Williams during his 60 years in Japan.</p>

	<p>The workshop will be held on <strong>Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December</strong> and is open to the public.</p>

	<p>Enquiries: <a href="yasuko.kobayashi@anu.edu.au">yasuko.kobayashi@anu.edu.au</a> or visit the <a href="http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pah/kobe_canberra/">website</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The event, organised by the Australian National University and funded by the National Library through the HS Williams Trust Fund, brings together an international group of researchers and archivists. The workshop looks at research, archives and special collections, including the National Library&#8217;s unique Harold Williams collection acquired in 1978. It features an extensive library of books, manuscripts, pictures and other materials collected by Australian Harold Williams during his 60 years in Japan.</p>

	<p>The workshop will be held on <strong>Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December</strong> and is open to the public.</p>

	<p>Enquiries: <a href="yasuko.kobayashi@anu.edu.au">yasuko.kobayashi@anu.edu.au</a> or visit the <a href="http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pah/kobe_canberra/">website</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>This lavishly illustrated gift book features a wide range of work, from John Hunter and George Raper of the First Fleet through to contemporary artists. It also includes short studies of artists&#8217; lives, with full colour reproductions of their best works.</p>

	<p><b><span class="caps">RRP</span> $34.95</b></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/onlineshop/">Available online</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p><b><span class="caps">RRP</span> $34.95</b></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/onlineshop/">Available online</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title> Lonely Planet: A Celebration</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Organised by the Friends of the National Library, the event celebrates the life and work of Maureen and Tony Wheeler whose guides have revolutionised how people now travel the world.</p>

	<p>The free event will be held at 2 pm on Saturday 8 November in the Library Theatre.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Organised by the Friends of the National Library, the event celebrates the life and work of Maureen and Tony Wheeler whose guides have revolutionised how people now travel the world.</p>

	<p>The free event will be held at 2 pm on Saturday 8 November in the Library Theatre.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Home and Away Conference</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><b><em>Home and Away: Writing About Place</em></b> will feature talks by Sara Dowse, Peter Porter and Alexis Wright in the National Library Theatre from 9 am to 5 pm on both days.</p>

	<p><b>Friday & Saturday</b><br />
<b>24 & 25 October</b><br />
<b>Bookings: 02 6268 8894</b><br />
<b>or s.mason@adfa.edu.au</b></p>

	<p>This event is sponsored by the University of <span class="caps">NSW</span> and the National Library of Australia.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><b><em>Home and Away: Writing About Place</em></b> will feature talks by Sara Dowse, Peter Porter and Alexis Wright in the National Library Theatre from 9 am to 5 pm on both days.</p>

	<p><b>Friday & Saturday</b><br />
<b>24 & 25 October</b><br />
<b>Bookings: 02 6268 8894</b><br />
<b>or s.mason@adfa.edu.au</b></p>

	<p>This event is sponsored by the University of <span class="caps">NSW</span> and the National Library of Australia.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Henry Parkes Oration</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=169</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Presented by the Henry Parkes Foundation, the oration will look at our social justice system and how Australians can have a greater involvement in the political system by understanding our history.<br />
Free.<br />
Bookings: 02 9953 2807 </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Presented by the Henry Parkes Foundation, the oration will look at our social justice system and how Australians can have a greater involvement in the political system by understanding our history.<br />
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  <title>History comes to life</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>The Opening Chapter: Building the National Library</em>, which is currently on display in the Visitor Centre, looks back at those 40 years, tracking the life and times of the iconic building.<br />
Free entry.<br />
Bookings not required.</p>  ]]></description>
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Free entry.<br />
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  <title>Special Friends event</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:34:54 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Dr Rich Pascal, Visiting Fellow in the School of Humanities at the <span class="caps">ANU</span>, will talk about the classic American novel which honours the millions of African-Americans who lived and died under racist rule. This will be followed by a discussion on the novel&#8217;s themes.<br />
This special event has been organised by the Friends of the National Library with $10 entry for Friends and $15 for non-members.<br />
For bookings, call 02 6262 1698 or email friends@nla.gov.au </p>  ]]></description>
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This special event has been organised by the Friends of the National Library with $10 entry for Friends and $15 for non-members.<br />
For bookings, call 02 6262 1698 or email friends@nla.gov.au </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Theatre stalwarts to visit</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The two will discuss the translation of the play <em>Titus Andronicus</em> into contemporary stage and film productions. Their talk will be followed by a screening of the 1999 film <em>Titus</em> (rated R).<br />
For bookings to this free event,  telephone 02 6262 1271 or email bookings@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></description>
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For bookings to this free event,  telephone 02 6262 1271 or email bookings@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Australian Poetry Slam</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The National Library will host the final Canberra heat of the Australian Poetry Slam this Friday night, 14 November, at 7 pm.<br />
Competitors will be given a microphone, a live audience and two minutes to impress the judges. The best performers from the state and territory finals will go to Sydney to compete in the grand final in December.</p>

	<p><strong>To register for the Canberra heat</strong><br />
<strong>Phone: 02 6262 1122 or events@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

	<p><strong>To book for the free event</strong><br />
<strong>Phone: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

	<p><a href="http://australianpoetryslam.org/">More information: Australian Poetry Slam</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The National Library will host the final Canberra heat of the Australian Poetry Slam this Friday night, 14 November, at 7 pm.<br />
Competitors will be given a microphone, a live audience and two minutes to impress the judges. The best performers from the state and territory finals will go to Sydney to compete in the grand final in December.</p>

	<p><strong>To register for the Canberra heat</strong><br />
<strong>Phone: 02 6262 1122 or events@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

	<p><strong>To book for the free event</strong><br />
<strong>Phone: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

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  <title>Irish history brought to life</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Irish archaeologist and historian Michael Gibbons will look at the consequences of the Great Irish Famine on the history of modern Ireland.<br />
The event, supported by Culture Ireland, has been organised by the Friends of the National Library.   <br />
The cost is $10 for Friends and $15 for non-members.<br />
Bookings: 02 6262 1698 or friends@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></description>
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The event, supported by Culture Ireland, has been organised by the Friends of the National Library.   <br />
The cost is $10 for Friends and $15 for non-members.<br />
Bookings: 02 6262 1698 or friends@nla.gov.au</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>ABC to broadcast Tim Flannery lecture</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=160</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Professor Flannery, the 2007 Australian of the Year and acclaimed environmentalist, talks about one of the greatest problems facing the modern world &#8211; climate change. <br />
The lecture will be repeated on the following Saturday, 6 September, at 7 pm.<br />
The Kenneth Myer lecture series is organised by the Friends of the National Library.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/friends/kennethmyer.html">Kenneth Myer Lectures</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Professor Flannery, the 2007 Australian of the Year and acclaimed environmentalist, talks about one of the greatest problems facing the modern world &#8211; climate change. <br />
The lecture will be repeated on the following Saturday, 6 September, at 7 pm.<br />
The Kenneth Myer lecture series is organised by the Friends of the National Library.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/friends/kennethmyer.html">Kenneth Myer Lectures</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Sculpture's special treatment</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=159</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Library&#8217;s Preservation staff will clean the sculpture with a mild conservation detergent to remove dust and dirt. It will then be waxed to protect the surface and retain the original satin finish. The clean-up is expected to take most of this week &#8211; just in time for the 40th birthday celebrations on Monday 25 August.</p>

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  <title>Celebrate the Library building's 40th birthday</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=158</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Join Alex Sloan for a special broadcast, live from the Library&#8217;s Foyer, 9 am &#8211; noon. </p>

	<p>The Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett performs the cake-cutting ceremony at 11.15 am and at 1 pm, Director-General Jan Fullerton leads a panel discussion featuring staff who worked on the move to the new building in 1968.</p>

	<p><b>Monday 25 August, from 9 am</b><br />
<b>National Library, free</b></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>The Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett performs the cake-cutting ceremony at 11.15 am and at 1 pm, Director-General Jan Fullerton leads a panel discussion featuring staff who worked on the move to the new building in 1968.</p>

	<p><b>Monday 25 August, from 9 am</b><br />
<b>National Library, free</b></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Farewell dance legend</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=157</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Tweedie enjoyed the rare distinction of being invited to join the Original Ballet Russes in 1940 as she approached her 15th birthday.<br />
After 12 years touring with the company, she returned to Australia and became artistic director of the National Theatre Ballet. In later years, she became one of the country&#8217;s top teachers, with professional dancers often doing her classes before their evening shows.</p>

	<p>Her last stage appearance was in 2001 as a woman approaching her death in Stephen Baynes&#8217; Australian Ballet production, <em>Requiem</em>.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/balletsrusses/news.html">Special tribute to Valrene Tweedie</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Tweedie enjoyed the rare distinction of being invited to join the Original Ballet Russes in 1940 as she approached her 15th birthday.<br />
After 12 years touring with the company, she returned to Australia and became artistic director of the National Theatre Ballet. In later years, she became one of the country&#8217;s top teachers, with professional dancers often doing her classes before their evening shows.</p>

	<p>Her last stage appearance was in 2001 as a woman approaching her death in Stephen Baynes&#8217; Australian Ballet production, <em>Requiem</em>.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/balletsrusses/news.html">Special tribute to Valrene Tweedie</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Australian Newspapers Beta Service</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=156</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Australian Newspapers Beta Service already contains over 90,000 newspaper pages from 1803 onwards, with more pages added daily. The National Library welcomes your feedback in this early stage of the ambitious project. </p>

	<p><a href="http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home">Try the new service</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/ndp">More information</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Australian Newspapers Beta Service already contains over 90,000 newspaper pages from 1803 onwards, with more pages added daily. The National Library welcomes your feedback in this early stage of the ambitious project. </p>

	<p><a href="http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home">Try the new service</a></p>

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  <title>Picture Australia video</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=155</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>A recently released Picture Australia video is now available on Picture Australia and YouTube.</p>

	<p>The video includes an interview with Catherine Martin discussing the importance of Picture Australia in her research for the production design of the film <em>Australia</em> as well as interviews with senior curator Shaune Lakin and contributing photographer Johnny Barker.</p>

	<p><a href="//www.pictureaustralia.org/about/PictureAustraliaVideo.html">Picture Australia</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>A recently released Picture Australia video is now available on Picture Australia and YouTube.</p>

	<p>The video includes an interview with Catherine Martin discussing the importance of Picture Australia in her research for the production design of the film <em>Australia</em> as well as interviews with senior curator Shaune Lakin and contributing photographer Johnny Barker.</p>

	<p><a href="//www.pictureaustralia.org/about/PictureAustraliaVideo.html">Picture Australia</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Change in Sunday access to special collections</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>From 3 August, the National Library of Australia’s special collections will no longer be accessible on Sundays through the Petherick Room.</p>

	<p>Registered Petherick readers will continue to have access to the Petherick Reading Room and may seek assistance from staff in the adjoining Main Reading Room.</p>

	<p>Delivery of special collection material through the Petherick Reading Room on weekdays will not be affected.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hours.html">More information on opening hours and collection delivery service</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>Registered Petherick readers will continue to have access to the Petherick Reading Room and may seek assistance from staff in the adjoining Main Reading Room.</p>

	<p>Delivery of special collection material through the Petherick Reading Room on weekdays will not be affected.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hours.html">More information on opening hours and collection delivery service</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>John Olsen's Opera House mural</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=153</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>John Olsen&#8217;s visual diary documents his progress on the biggest commission of his career, the Sydney Opera House mural.</p>

	<p>Spanning 10 years from 1972, Olsen&#8217;s diary follows the evolution of his famous mural, which was inspired by Kenneth Slessor&#8217;s epic poem &#8216;Five Bells&#8217;, and tribute to a friend who drowned in Sydney Harbour.</p>

	<p>Slessor&#8217;s own 1937 notebook sits alongside Olsen&#8217;s diary, detailing the gradual process of constructing an epic poem.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

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	<p>Spanning 10 years from 1972, Olsen&#8217;s diary follows the evolution of his famous mural, which was inspired by Kenneth Slessor&#8217;s epic poem &#8216;Five Bells&#8217;, and tribute to a friend who drowned in Sydney Harbour.</p>

	<p>Slessor&#8217;s own 1937 notebook sits alongside Olsen&#8217;s diary, detailing the gradual process of constructing an epic poem.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

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  <title>Nellie Melba: Queen of Song</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=152</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The tribute evening will feature a performance by Canberra soprano Louise Page, accompanied by Phillipa Candy on piano. A special viewing of some of the National Library&#8217;s Melba collection has also been organised.<br />
The display will open at 6.30 pm followed by the concert at 7 pm.</p>

	<p><strong>Friday 25 July, Foyer</strong><br />
<strong>Cost: $35 Friends of the National Library</strong><br />
<strong>$45 non-members</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Bookings on 02 6262 1698 or friends@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Media Release</strong> <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/National_Library_acquires_valuable_Melba_collection_medrel.html">National Library acquires valuable Melba collection</a></p>  ]]></description>
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The display will open at 6.30 pm followed by the concert at 7 pm.</p>

	<p><strong>Friday 25 July, Foyer</strong><br />
<strong>Cost: $35 Friends of the National Library</strong><br />
<strong>$45 non-members</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Bookings on 02 6262 1698 or friends@nla.gov.au</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Media Release</strong> <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/National_Library_acquires_valuable_Melba_collection_medrel.html">National Library acquires valuable Melba collection</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Figure in the Landscape</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=151</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>John Glover revolutionised his art to become one of Australia&#8217;s finest landscape artists after arriving in Tasmania at the age of 64 in 1831.</p>

	<p>A good English painter, Glover became an outstanding Australian landscape painter when he turned his eye to an unfamiliar environment to produce the best works of his career.</p>

	<p>Glover&#8217;s private sketchbooks show he was appalled by the atrocities he saw committed against the Aboriginal people and he was eager to portray them in the idyllic world he imagined they had once enjoyed.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>About John Glover</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/countryandlandscape/artist-john_glover.html">Online exhibition</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>John Glover revolutionised his art to become one of Australia&#8217;s finest landscape artists after arriving in Tasmania at the age of 64 in 1831.</p>

	<p>A good English painter, Glover became an outstanding Australian landscape painter when he turned his eye to an unfamiliar environment to produce the best works of his career.</p>

	<p>Glover&#8217;s private sketchbooks show he was appalled by the atrocities he saw committed against the Aboriginal people and he was eager to portray them in the idyllic world he imagined they had once enjoyed.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>About John Glover</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/countryandlandscape/artist-john_glover.html">Online exhibition</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Charles Bayliss exhibition open</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=150</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Early Australian photographs by pioneering photographer Charles Bayliss &#8211; some not seen by the public in more than 130 years &#8211; are now on display at the National Library.</p>

	<p><em>A Modern Vision: Charles Bayliss, Photographer, 1850-1897</em>, an exhibition curated by <span class="caps">ANU</span> Senior Lecturer, Helen Ennis, features the full range of Bayliss&#8217; output &#8211; architectural photography, panoramas, landscapes and the scenes of life at the time.</p>

	<p>Also open is <em>Wild Places</em>, an exhibition of remarkable modern Australian panoramic photographs by Richard Green.</p>

	<p><em>A Modern Vision</em> and <em>Wild Places</em> are part of the inaugural <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/vivid/">Vivid: National Photography Festival</a>.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/bayliss/">Charles Bayliss online exhibition</a></p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Early Australian photographs by pioneering photographer Charles Bayliss &#8211; some not seen by the public in more than 130 years &#8211; are now on display at the National Library.</p>

	<p><em>A Modern Vision: Charles Bayliss, Photographer, 1850-1897</em>, an exhibition curated by <span class="caps">ANU</span> Senior Lecturer, Helen Ennis, features the full range of Bayliss&#8217; output &#8211; architectural photography, panoramas, landscapes and the scenes of life at the time.</p>

	<p>Also open is <em>Wild Places</em>, an exhibition of remarkable modern Australian panoramic photographs by Richard Green.</p>

	<p><em>A Modern Vision</em> and <em>Wild Places</em> are part of the inaugural <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/vivid/">Vivid: National Photography Festival</a>.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/bayliss/">Charles Bayliss online exhibition</a></p>

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  <title>First Fleet Sketches</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=149</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>First Fleet captain John Hunter copied the work of young midshipman George Raper to produce his famous sketchbook showing life in Botany Bay. </p>

	<p>Raper&#8217;s own First Fleet paintings, begun in 1788, show his skill and fine eye for detail in capturing the birds and flowers of <span class="caps">NSW</span>. They were acquired by the National Library of Australia in 2004 after lying undiscovered for more than 200 years in an English manor.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>George Raper</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/georgeraper/">The George Raper Collection</a></p>

	<p><strong>Special Viewing</strong><br />
Join us for a curator talk and viewing of selected First Fleet sketches.<br />
<strong>Wednesday 30 July</strong><br />
<strong>Sessions at 2 – 3 pm and 3.30 – 4.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong></p>

	<p>Places limited. Bookings 02 6262 1271 or <a href="bookings@nla.gov.au">bookings@nla.gov.au</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>First Fleet captain John Hunter copied the work of young midshipman George Raper to produce his famous sketchbook showing life in Botany Bay. </p>

	<p>Raper&#8217;s own First Fleet paintings, begun in 1788, show his skill and fine eye for detail in capturing the birds and flowers of <span class="caps">NSW</span>. They were acquired by the National Library of Australia in 2004 after lying undiscovered for more than 200 years in an English manor.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>George Raper</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/georgeraper/">The George Raper Collection</a></p>

	<p><strong>Special Viewing</strong><br />
Join us for a curator talk and viewing of selected First Fleet sketches.<br />
<strong>Wednesday 30 July</strong><br />
<strong>Sessions at 2 – 3 pm and 3.30 – 4.30 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Conference Room, free</strong></p>

	<p>Places limited. Bookings 02 6262 1271 or <a href="bookings@nla.gov.au">bookings@nla.gov.au</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>South Sea Islander in London</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=148</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Omai enlisted as a crew member during Captain James Cook&#8217;s second circumnavigation of the world. </p>

	<p>On his arrival in London in 1774 he was welcomed into the highest social circles. England&#8217;s most sought-after 18th century painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds, painted his portrait and a rare preparatory sketch is held in the National Library&#8217;s collection.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>Cook and Omai</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/omai/">Cook and Omai: The Cult of the South Seas</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Omai enlisted as a crew member during Captain James Cook&#8217;s second circumnavigation of the world. </p>

	<p>On his arrival in London in 1774 he was welcomed into the highest social circles. England&#8217;s most sought-after 18th century painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds, painted his portrait and a rare preparatory sketch is held in the National Library&#8217;s collection.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>Cook and Omai</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/omai/">Cook and Omai: The Cult of the South Seas</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Captain Cook's tragic death</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Captain James Cook&#8217;s untimely return to Hawaii in 1779, 10 days after he had left, ended with his violent death, the details of which are portrayed in numerous illustrations in the National Library&#8217;s collection.</p>

	<p>Many artists, including the official artist for the voyage, John Webber, recreated the scene in the years following Cook&#8217;s death. Each artist portrayed a different view.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/endeavour/">The Endeavour Journal</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Captain James Cook&#8217;s untimely return to Hawaii in 1779, 10 days after he had left, ended with his violent death, the details of which are portrayed in numerous illustrations in the National Library&#8217;s collection.</p>

	<p>Many artists, including the official artist for the voyage, John Webber, recreated the scene in the years following Cook&#8217;s death. Each artist portrayed a different view.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/endeavour/">The Endeavour Journal</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Grant applications close 30 June</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=146</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Community Heritage Grants of up to $15 000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections of documents and objects for future generations.</p>

	<p>Activiities supported include significance assessments, preservation needs assessments, purchase of archival storage materials, digitisation, conservation treatments and environmental control.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/">About CHG</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>Activiities supported include significance assessments, preservation needs assessments, purchase of archival storage materials, digitisation, conservation treatments and environmental control.</p>

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  <title>Bookshop annual stocktake</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Bookshop will close for its annual stocktake Tuesday 1 July and will re-open 11 am Wednesday 2 July. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/nlashop.html">National Library Bookshop</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Bookshop will close for its annual stocktake Tuesday 1 July and will re-open 11 am Wednesday 2 July. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/nlashop.html">National Library Bookshop</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Captain Cook in Hawaii</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=144</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The explorers received a heroes&#8217; welcome when Cook&#8217;s ship first arrived in Hawaii&#8217;s Kealakekua Bay. But it was not to last.</p>

	<p>The story of what unfolded is told in the journals of Lieutenant James King and Captain James Cook in <em>A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean</em>, printed in 1784. </p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/endeavour/">The Endeavour Journal</a></p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The explorers received a heroes&#8217; welcome when Cook&#8217;s ship first arrived in Hawaii&#8217;s Kealakekua Bay. But it was not to last.</p>

	<p>The story of what unfolded is told in the journals of Lieutenant James King and Captain James Cook in <em>A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean</em>, printed in 1784. </p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/endeavour/">The Endeavour Journal</a></p>

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  <title>Hidden Treasures — special viewing</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=143</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Curator Martin Terry tells the story of Augustus Earle, who was rescued after being marooned on a remote island and accidentally became the colony&#8217;s first trained artist.</p>

	<p>Thursday 19 June, 3.30 pm &#8211; 4.30 pm.
 Free</p>

	<p>Places limited. Bookings 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/events?category=main&#38;time=month">What&#8217;s on this month at the Library</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/earle/">More about Augustus Earle</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Curator Martin Terry tells the story of Augustus Earle, who was rescued after being marooned on a remote island and accidentally became the colony&#8217;s first trained artist.</p>

	<p>Thursday 19 June, 3.30 pm &#8211; 4.30 pm.
 Free</p>

	<p>Places limited. Bookings 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/events?category=main&#38;time=month">What&#8217;s on this month at the Library</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/earle/">More about Augustus Earle</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Queen's Birthday Opening Hours</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=140</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>On the Queen&#8217;s Birthday holiday, Monday 9 June, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed. To use material normally serviced through special reading rooms, readers will need to lodge requests by 4 pm Friday, 6 June.</p>

	<p>The Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Bookshop are open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm.  Bookplate Café is open 11 am &#8211; 3 pm.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hours.html">Opening Hours</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>On the Queen&#8217;s Birthday holiday, Monday 9 June, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed. To use material normally serviced through special reading rooms, readers will need to lodge requests by 4 pm Friday, 6 June.</p>

	<p>The Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Bookshop are open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm.  Bookplate Café is open 11 am &#8211; 3 pm.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hours.html">Opening Hours</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Refurbishment project moves to final stage</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=139</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The final phase of a four-stage building works project to refurbish the Library&#8217;s podium is underway. Stage 4, covering part of the front and the southern side of the building, is scheduled to be completed in November 2008.</p>

	<p>Access to the Library&#8217;s front steps will be reduced and disabled access has been relocated to a temporary ramp beside the front steps. Disabled parking spaces are located close to the ramp.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/buildingworks.html">More information</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>Access to the Library&#8217;s front steps will be reduced and disabled access has been relocated to a temporary ramp beside the front steps. Disabled parking spaces are located close to the ramp.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/buildingworks.html">More information</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>A Passionate Collector</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=138</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 02:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>New Zealander Rex Nan Kivell was an avid collector of anything to do with 18th century exploration and the early settlement of Australia and New Zealand. His fine collection ranges across a third of the globe and spans three centuries.</p>

	<p>Among its treasures are one of the earliest maritime atlases of the world, Dell&#8217;Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea) from 1643; a catalogue of sea monsters; the first map of the coastline of Australia; and a handsome silver kettle given by Queen Charlotte to Sir Joseph Banks.</p>

	<p><em>A Passionate Collector</em> screens on ABC1 at 6.50 pm on Tuesday 24 June.</p>

	<p><strong>About <em>Hidden Treasures</em></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/default.asp?content=showcase">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p>Visit <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/nk/"><em>Paradise Possessed: The Rex Nan Kivell Collection</em></a></p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>New Zealander Rex Nan Kivell was an avid collector of anything to do with 18th century exploration and the early settlement of Australia and New Zealand. His fine collection ranges across a third of the globe and spans three centuries.</p>

	<p>Among its treasures are one of the earliest maritime atlases of the world, Dell&#8217;Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea) from 1643; a catalogue of sea monsters; the first map of the coastline of Australia; and a handsome silver kettle given by Queen Charlotte to Sir Joseph Banks.</p>

	<p><em>A Passionate Collector</em> screens on ABC1 at 6.50 pm on Tuesday 24 June.</p>

	<p><strong>About <em>Hidden Treasures</em></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/default.asp?content=showcase">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p>Visit <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/nk/"><em>Paradise Possessed: The Rex Nan Kivell Collection</em></a></p>

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  <title>Australian research available online</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=137</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 02:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Researchers can now access over 160 000 records from 26 universities including the Australasian Digital Theses program through the redeveloped <span class="caps">ARROW</span> Discovery Service (Australian Research Repositories Online to the World). Journal articles, book chapters, unpublished theses, and technical reports are available as full-text online. There are also images, sound files and multimedia presentations. </p>

	<p><a href="http://search.arrow.edu.au/">Visit Arrow</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Researchers can now access over 160 000 records from 26 universities including the Australasian Digital Theses program through the redeveloped <span class="caps">ARROW</span> Discovery Service (Australian Research Repositories Online to the World). Journal articles, book chapters, unpublished theses, and technical reports are available as full-text online. There are also images, sound files and multimedia presentations. </p>

	<p><a href="http://search.arrow.edu.au/">Visit Arrow</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Collection highlights on ABC TV</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=136</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 01:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>In <em>The Photographer and The Painter</em>, Betty Churcher looks at artworks that provide different snapshots of early Melbourne. </p>

	<p>The first, an album by the city&#8217;s official photographer Charles Nettleton, features an 1878 photograph showing men chatting in the middle of sleepy Bourke Street, while the second, a painting by Tom Roberts, shows the same street bustling with pre-Christmas trade in 1886.</p>

	<p>Aerial maps of the city in the National Library&#8217;s collection show the massive transformation that took place in Melbourne over the 50 years from 1838.</p>

	<p><em>The Photographer and The Painter</em> screens at 6.50 pm, Tuesday 17 June, on ABC1.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>In <em>The Photographer and The Painter</em>, Betty Churcher looks at artworks that provide different snapshots of early Melbourne. </p>

	<p>The first, an album by the city&#8217;s official photographer Charles Nettleton, features an 1878 photograph showing men chatting in the middle of sleepy Bourke Street, while the second, a painting by Tom Roberts, shows the same street bustling with pre-Christmas trade in 1886.</p>

	<p>Aerial maps of the city in the National Library&#8217;s collection show the massive transformation that took place in Melbourne over the 50 years from 1838.</p>

	<p><em>The Photographer and The Painter</em> screens at 6.50 pm, Tuesday 17 June, on ABC1.</p>

	<p><strong>About Hidden Treasures</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

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  <title>Collection highlights on ABC TV</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=133</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 03:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The first episode of <em>Hidden Treasures</em> looks at the artist Augustus Earle, who was marooned on an island in the South Atlantic  in 1824 and accidentally became the colony&#8217;s first trained artist. </p>

	<p>Earle was picked up by a boat bound for Sydney and during the few years he lived in the colony he became its foremost painter. </p>

	<p><strong>About <em>Hidden Treasures</em></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/default.asp?content=showcase">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>About Augustus Earle</strong><br />
<a href="http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Search/Home?lookfor=Augustus+Earle&#38;filter%5B%5D=format%3AAllDigi">In the National Library collection</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/earle/">An online exhibition</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>Earle was picked up by a boat bound for Sydney and during the few years he lived in the colony he became its foremost painter. </p>

	<p><strong>About <em>Hidden Treasures</em></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.filmaust.com.au/hiddentreasuresnla/default.asp?content=showcase">Film Australia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2008/jun08/jun08news.html"><span class="caps">NLA</span> News</a></p>

	<p><strong>About Augustus Earle</strong><br />
<a href="http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Search/Home?lookfor=Augustus+Earle&#38;filter%5B%5D=format%3AAllDigi">In the National Library collection</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/earle/">An online exhibition</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Celebrate National Library and Information Week</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=132</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Children, their parents and teachers are invited to come to the National Library to take part in an interactive morning of songs, stories and craft all about this year&#8217;s National Simultaneous Storytime picture book, <em>Arthur</em>, by Amanda Graham.</p>

	<p>More than 250,000 children around Australia are expected to visit their local libraries to take part.  </p>

	<p>Contact bookings@nla.gov.au or call <br />
02 6262 1271.</p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>More than 250,000 children around Australia are expected to visit their local libraries to take part.  </p>

	<p>Contact bookings@nla.gov.au or call <br />
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  <title>Community Heritage Grants</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=130</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 23:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Grants of up to $15 000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections of documents and objects for future generations. </p>

	<p>Activities supported include significance assessments, preservation needs assessments, purchase of archival storage materials, digitisation, conservation treatments and environmental control. <br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/funding_to_preserve_community_heritage_collections_med_rel.html">Media release</a></p>

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	<p>Activities supported include significance assessments, preservation needs assessments, purchase of archival storage materials, digitisation, conservation treatments and environmental control. <br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/funding_to_preserve_community_heritage_collections_med_rel.html">Media release</a></p>

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  <title>Treasure of the Month</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=129</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Hunter’s <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/cdview?pi=nla.pic-an3148509&#38;referercode=cat&#38;chunk=1">sketchbook</a>, <i>Birds & Flowers of New South Wales Drawn on the Spot in 1788, ’89 & ’90,</i> contains 100 watercolours of animals, birds, fish and flowers, and four portraits of the region’s Indigenous people.</p>

	<p>Hunter arrived with the First Fleet in 1788 as second-in-command to Governor Arthur Phillip, later serving as the colony’s governor from 1795 to 1800. He conducted the first surveys of Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay and Broken Bay.</p>

	<p>To make this and other significant items from its collection more accessible to the public, the Library is planning a <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/">Treasures Gallery</a>. Your donation to the Treasures Gallery  will help us realise our goal.</p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Hunter’s <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/cdview?pi=nla.pic-an3148509&#38;referercode=cat&#38;chunk=1">sketchbook</a>, <i>Birds & Flowers of New South Wales Drawn on the Spot in 1788, ’89 & ’90,</i> contains 100 watercolours of animals, birds, fish and flowers, and four portraits of the region’s Indigenous people.</p>

	<p>Hunter arrived with the First Fleet in 1788 as second-in-command to Governor Arthur Phillip, later serving as the colony’s governor from 1795 to 1800. He conducted the first surveys of Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay and Broken Bay.</p>

	<p>To make this and other significant items from its collection more accessible to the public, the Library is planning a <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/supportus/">Treasures Gallery</a>. Your donation to the Treasures Gallery  will help us realise our goal.</p>

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  <title>Olympic Torch Relay</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=128</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Visitors to the Library can expect traffic disruptions on the morning of Thursday 24 April because of the Bejing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.events.act.gov.au/">For more information</a></p>

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  <title>Anzac Day opening hours</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>On Anzac Day, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open from 9am – 5pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed. </p>

	<p>The Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Bookshop are open 9am – 5pm.</p>

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	<p>The Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Bookshop are open 9am – 5pm.</p>

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  <title>Australia’s finest writers talk at the Library</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><strong>In the First Person: Autobiography, Memoir and the Personal Voice Conference</strong><br />
Join some of Australia&#8217;s finest writers including Brenda Niall, Robert Drewe, Kate Llewellyn, Georgia Blain and Tim Bowden to discover the joys, pitfalls and challenges of writing about oneself.  Incorporating the Kenneth Binns Lecture.<br />
<strong>Saturday and Sunday, 10–11 May</strong></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/events/firstperson/"><span class="caps">CONFERENCE</span> PROGRAM</a></p>

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Join some of Australia&#8217;s finest writers including Brenda Niall, Robert Drewe, Kate Llewellyn, Georgia Blain and Tim Bowden to discover the joys, pitfalls and challenges of writing about oneself.  Incorporating the Kenneth Binns Lecture.<br />
<strong>Saturday and Sunday, 10–11 May</strong></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/events/firstperson/"><span class="caps">CONFERENCE</span> PROGRAM</a></p>

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  <title>Remembering Gallipoli</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Charles Bean, Keith Murdoch, Phillip Schuler and Charles Smith were four Australians who went to Gallipoli as journalists during World War I. <em>Despatches from Gallipoli</em> is a website introducing these men and their writing, as well as highlighting their role in the development of an Australian identity. </p>

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	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/gallipolidespatches/index.html">Despatches from Gallipoli</a>
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  <title>Remembering a great librarian</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=124</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Harrison Bryan, who died recently aged 84, was honoured for his achievements by his country, his profession and the scholarly community. </p>

	<p>During a career that spanned 35 years, he served successively as librarian of the Universities of Queensland and Sydney, and Director-General of the National Library of Australia. </p>

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	<p>During a career that spanned 35 years, he served successively as librarian of the Universities of Queensland and Sydney, and Director-General of the National Library of Australia. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/news/2008/obituary-harrison-bryan.html">Obituary</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Patrick White literary notebooks online</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=123</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Patrick White&#8217;s 10 literary notebooks are progressively available online. White used the series of notebooks &#8211; with entries in pen and pencil and with many crossings out &#8211; over the course of his writing career. The author recorded literary references, research notes and even the odd recipe, giving further insights into how he lived and worked.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/cdview/nla.ms-ms9982-2">View the notebooks</a> </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Patrick White&#8217;s 10 literary notebooks are progressively available online. White used the series of notebooks &#8211; with entries in pen and pencil and with many crossings out &#8211; over the course of his writing career. The author recorded literary references, research notes and even the odd recipe, giving further insights into how he lived and worked.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/cdview/nla.ms-ms9982-2">View the notebooks</a> </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Applications close 30 April</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Harold White Fellowships are open to established Australian and international researchers or writers in any discipline in which the Library has strong collections. Successful applicants are generally senior scholars or writers with a strong publication track record, including publication of full length monographs. <br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/haroldwhite/">More Information</a></p>  ]]></description>
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  <title>Innovative Ideas Forum - 10 April</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=121</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The forum brings together a range of speakers on topics covering infrastructure developments as well as resource discovery and delivery. It provides an opportunity for those working on projects or programs that enhance information infrastructure to share innovative new ideas, developments and trends. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/initiatives/meetings/InnovativeIdeas2008.html">For more information and registration</a></p>

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	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/initiatives/meetings/InnovativeIdeas2008.html">For more information and registration</a></p>

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  <title>Easter Monday opening hours</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>On Easter Monday, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed. </p>

	<p>The Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Bookshop are open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hours.html">Opening Hours</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>The Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre and Bookshop are open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm.</p>

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  <title>Library closed Good Friday</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>All reading rooms and public areas of the National Library are closed Good Friday, 21 March.</p>

	<p>On Easter Monday, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hours.html">Opening Hours</a></p>

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	<p>On Easter Monday, the Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. Other special collection reading rooms are closed. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/hours.html">Opening Hours</a></p>

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  <title>eNEWS to you</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=118</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:39:58 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The National Library&#8217;s eNEWS is sent out each month and highlights events, new products and services and additions to our collection. Our newsletter also contains useful links to our website, giving you access to even more information.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/nla/listserv/subscribe.html">Subscribe to eNEWS</a></p>

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	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/nla/listserv/subscribe.html">Subscribe to eNEWS</a></p>

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  <title>Library on show at the National Folk Festival</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=116</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Activities focus on the popular Live@theLounge interviews with festival performers and Library-sponsored concerts on the main stage in the Budawang Pavilion. </p>

	<p>Information about the Library will be available, together with free Internet powered by TransACT for patrons to access our folklore and music collections and national online services and email. </p>

	<p>11 am -7.30 pm daily, 21 &#8211; 24 March<br />
Budawang Pavilion <br />
Exhibition Park, Canberra</p>

	<p>For more information, go to the <a href="http://www.folkfestival.asn.au/">festival website</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/20080319.html">Media Release</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Activities focus on the popular Live@theLounge interviews with festival performers and Library-sponsored concerts on the main stage in the Budawang Pavilion. </p>

	<p>Information about the Library will be available, together with free Internet powered by TransACT for patrons to access our folklore and music collections and national online services and email. </p>

	<p>11 am -7.30 pm daily, 21 &#8211; 24 March<br />
Budawang Pavilion <br />
Exhibition Park, Canberra</p>

	<p>For more information, go to the <a href="http://www.folkfestival.asn.au/">festival website</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/20080319.html">Media Release</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Immigration oral history project</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=115</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>As the destination for hundreds of thousands of post-war migrants and refugees, Australian immigration officers are uniquely placed to tell the story of global population movement after 1945.</p>

	<p>At least 20 former frontline immigration officers will record their life and career stories with the National Library&#8217;s oral history unit, where they will become part of the Library&#8217;s permanent collection.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/media/media-releases/2008/d08011.htm">Media Release</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>At least 20 former frontline immigration officers will record their life and career stories with the National Library&#8217;s oral history unit, where they will become part of the Library&#8217;s permanent collection.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/media/media-releases/2008/d08011.htm">Media Release</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Wanted: Australia's missing newspapers</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>With the launch of the Australian Newspaper Plan, libraries want to find, collect and preserve these missing newspapers. This way, we can maintain valuable pieces of our history for future generations.<br />
For more information and a full list of the “wanted” newspapers, go to <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/anplan">www.nla.gov.au/anplan</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/Wanted_Australias_missing_newspapers_National_medrel.html">Media Release</a></p>  ]]></description>
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For more information and a full list of the “wanted” newspapers, go to <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/anplan">www.nla.gov.au/anplan</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/Wanted_Australias_missing_newspapers_National_medrel.html">Media Release</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Bridging the Distance exhibition open</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Bridging the Distance</em> tells the story of how Australians have learned to cope with the challenges of distance, establishing vital routes across the country, for both work and play. </p>

	<p>Through more than 150 pictures, photographs, manuscripts, objects and books, all from the National Library’s collection, <em>Bridging the Distance</em> highlights the growth of transport by rail, boat and car and the development of the aviation industry, and explores what distance means for us and our lives.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/Bridgingthedistancemedrelease.html">Media release</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/bridgingthedistance/">Online exhibition</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>Through more than 150 pictures, photographs, manuscripts, objects and books, all from the National Library’s collection, <em>Bridging the Distance</em> highlights the growth of transport by rail, boat and car and the development of the aviation industry, and explores what distance means for us and our lives.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/Bridgingthedistancemedrelease.html">Media release</a></p>

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  <title>Re-Picture Australia</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The National Library&#8217;s Picture Australia, which offers some of the nation&#8217;s best pictorial collections online, is inviting image-makers to &#8216;mash-up&#8217; selected public domain historial mages into new artworks. These artworks will play a role in the national record &#8211; and may even be acquired by a collecting institution.<br />
The new artworks may also be included in Picture Australia&#8217;s contribution to the Vivid National Photography Festival which starts on 11 July. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html">Picture Australia</a>.</p>  ]]></description>
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The new artworks may also be included in Picture Australia&#8217;s contribution to the Vivid National Photography Festival which starts on 11 July. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html">Picture Australia</a>.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Bringing Them Home Publication</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Many Voices: Reflections on Experiences of Indigenous Child Separation</em> records narratives about the removal of children from their families. Indigenous community members, those who fostered or adopted children, policy makers, administrators, and others have shared their individual experiences. </p>

	<p><b>$29.95 AUD</b></p>

	<p>Available to purchase <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/onlineshop?action=OLSDisplay&#38;id=nla.int-ls10754-bk">online</a> or from the National Library Bookshop</p>

	<p>Parkes Place<br />
Canberra <br />
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	<p><b>$29.95 AUD</b></p>

	<p>Available to purchase <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/onlineshop?action=OLSDisplay&#38;id=nla.int-ls10754-bk">online</a> or from the National Library Bookshop</p>

	<p>Parkes Place<br />
Canberra <br />
Open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm daily</p>

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  <title>Wanted: Australia's Missing Newspapers</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=110</link>
  <pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Australia&#8217;s libraries want to find, collect and preserve these missing newspapers. By doing so, we can preserve valuable pieces of our history for future generations.<br />
For more information and a full list of the &#8220;wanted&#8221; newspapers, go to <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/anplan/">www.nla.gov.au/anplan</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Australia&#8217;s libraries want to find, collect and preserve these missing newspapers. By doing so, we can preserve valuable pieces of our history for future generations.<br />
For more information and a full list of the &#8220;wanted&#8221; newspapers, go to <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/anplan/">www.nla.gov.au/anplan</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Try our Catalogue Prototype</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=109</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Library’s prototype catalogue provides access to the same data as our existing catalogue, but incorporates a variety of new features to improve searching, make our collections easier to navigate, and simplify requesting of items.</p>

	<p>Try the <a href="http://protocat.nla.gov.au/">catalogue prototype</a> and tell us what you think.</p>

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	<p>Try the <a href="http://protocat.nla.gov.au/">catalogue prototype</a> and tell us what you think.</p>

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  <title>Return of Stolen Ptolemy Map to Spain</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=108</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The map was presented to His Excellency, the Spanish Ambassador, Mr Antonio Cosano, in the Library&#8217;s Conference Room. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/publications/pubs/ptolemy-media-release.pdf">Media Release</a></p>

	<p><img src="http://www.nla.gov.au/icons/Ptolemy-map.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="367" /></p>

	<p>World map sheet from Cosmographia (&#8216;Geographia&#8217;) by Claudius Ptolemy, published in Ulm Germany, by Leonardus Holle in 1482</p>

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	<p><a href="http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/publications/pubs/ptolemy-media-release.pdf">Media Release</a></p>

	<p><img src="http://www.nla.gov.au/icons/Ptolemy-map.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="367" /></p>

	<p>World map sheet from Cosmographia (&#8216;Geographia&#8217;) by Claudius Ptolemy, published in Ulm Germany, by Leonardus Holle in 1482</p>

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  <title>The Life of Ephemera</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=106</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Emeritus Professor and Director of the Centre for Ephemera Studies at the University of Reading in the UK, Dr Michael Twyman, will use a series of colourful examples to illustrate the artform that was never meant to have a life.<br />
The free talk will be held in the Library&#8217;s Conference Room.<br />
Bookings: (02)6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

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The free talk will be held in the Library&#8217;s Conference Room.<br />
Bookings: (02)6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

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  <title>Communities and Memories: a Global Perspective</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>UNESCO’s Memory of the World program seeks to guard against the loss of valuable archive holdings and library collections around the world. This conference will celebrate the program’s many successes, identify shortcomings and propose improvements.</p>

	<p>An impressive range of international speakers will address the conference which is planned around five key topics:<br />
•	Memory of the World in the <span class="caps">UNESCO</span> framework <br />
•	Global, regional and national perspectives<br />
•	Preservation and access<br />
•	Sustaining the program<br />
•	Evaluating success</p>

	<p>The conference is being held in association with a symposium on Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Australian National University on Monday 18 February and will be preceded by a meeting of the regional Memory of the World Committee for the Asia-Pacific Region on 17-18 February.</p>

	<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.amw.org.au/mow2008/mow2008.htm">conference website</a>  for more information.</p>

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	<p>An impressive range of international speakers will address the conference which is planned around five key topics:<br />
•	Memory of the World in the <span class="caps">UNESCO</span> framework <br />
•	Global, regional and national perspectives<br />
•	Preservation and access<br />
•	Sustaining the program<br />
•	Evaluating success</p>

	<p>The conference is being held in association with a symposium on Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Australian National University on Monday 18 February and will be preceded by a meeting of the regional Memory of the World Committee for the Asia-Pacific Region on 17-18 February.</p>

	<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.amw.org.au/mow2008/mow2008.htm">conference website</a>  for more information.</p>

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  <title>The Reading Rooms - What do you Think?</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=104</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Library would like your views on the services offered in the seven reading rooms around the building. Three focus groups held in November 2007 were an excellent start, but we want the discussion to continue.  The focus group participants were asked:<br />
•	What makes the National Library special <br />
•	What they value about the reading rooms<br />
•	What ‘zones’ for different activities they’d like to see &#8211; for example for group work, quiet study, multimedia, family history, etc.<br />
•	Whether they’d like to see a special collections ‘zone’ to access a variety of materials (manuscripts, oral histories, music, pictures, etc) simultaneously</p>

	<p>You can read the focus group <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/infoserv/documents/Focus_group_report.pdf">report</a>.  The Library invites you to share ideas about our reading rooms on our <a href="http://natlibaustralia.blogspot.com/">blog</a> or by sending an email to comments@nla.gov.au.  Keep the ideas coming!</p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The Library would like your views on the services offered in the seven reading rooms around the building. Three focus groups held in November 2007 were an excellent start, but we want the discussion to continue.  The focus group participants were asked:<br />
•	What makes the National Library special <br />
•	What they value about the reading rooms<br />
•	What ‘zones’ for different activities they’d like to see &#8211; for example for group work, quiet study, multimedia, family history, etc.<br />
•	Whether they’d like to see a special collections ‘zone’ to access a variety of materials (manuscripts, oral histories, music, pictures, etc) simultaneously</p>

	<p>You can read the focus group <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/infoserv/documents/Focus_group_report.pdf">report</a>.  The Library invites you to share ideas about our reading rooms on our <a href="http://natlibaustralia.blogspot.com/">blog</a> or by sending an email to comments@nla.gov.au.  Keep the ideas coming!</p>

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  <title>Young Harpists to Perform</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=103</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The performance, in the Foyer, will feature the Australian premiere of a new work for six harps. For bookings, call (02) 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au. Free.</p>  ]]></description>
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  <title>Under the Spell of the Ages</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=102</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:54:49 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Trisha Dixon is the author of the recently released <em>Under the Spell of the Ages</em>, a book about Australia&#8217;s best country gardens. She will talk about the landscapes that have inspired the work of some of our top writers and artists.<br />
Free.</p>  ]]></description>
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  <title>Fun for Children</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Be inspired by the Library&#8217;s current exhibitions to create your own animal or plant wind mobile in the Friends Lounge on 16 and 23 January, from 10am to midday.<br />
For children aged between 7-11. $10 per child/session.<br />
Bookings essential on 02 62621271 or at bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p>Enjoy Child&#8217;s Play at the Library on 17 and 24 January, from 10.30am to midday. <br />
Organised as an outdoor event, children will  learn how to play traditional games such as jacks, elastics and pick-up-sticks as well as take part in storytelling. <br />
All children must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per child/session.<br />
Bookings essential on 02 62621271 or at bookings@nla.gov.au </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Be inspired by the Library&#8217;s current exhibitions to create your own animal or plant wind mobile in the Friends Lounge on 16 and 23 January, from 10am to midday.<br />
For children aged between 7-11. $10 per child/session.<br />
Bookings essential on 02 62621271 or at bookings@nla.gov.au</p>

	<p>Enjoy Child&#8217;s Play at the Library on 17 and 24 January, from 10.30am to midday. <br />
Organised as an outdoor event, children will  learn how to play traditional games such as jacks, elastics and pick-up-sticks as well as take part in storytelling. <br />
All children must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per child/session.<br />
Bookings essential on 02 62621271 or at bookings@nla.gov.au </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Summer Opening Hours</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=100</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>For revised hours during the holiday period, see <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/dec07-jan08-opening-hours.html">Summer Opening hours 3 December 2007 &#8211; 13 January 2008.</a></p>  ]]></description>
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  <title>Sydney Morning Herald to be Digitised</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=98</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Digitising the <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/National-Library-to-digitise-The-Sydney-Morning-Herald-med-rel.html"><em>Herald</em></a> is part of an $8 million nationwide collaborative effort, coordinated by the National Library, to provide free online access to a major daily newspaper from each state and territory, from the first newspaper published in 1803 through to 1954.</p>

	<p>The <em>Herald</em> project which will cost  $1.7 million &#8211; with $700,000 contributed by the National Library &#8211; is expected to be completed in 2009. </p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Digitising the <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/National-Library-to-digitise-The-Sydney-Morning-Herald-med-rel.html"><em>Herald</em></a> is part of an $8 million nationwide collaborative effort, coordinated by the National Library, to provide free online access to a major daily newspaper from each state and territory, from the first newspaper published in 1803 through to 1954.</p>

	<p>The <em>Herald</em> project which will cost  $1.7 million &#8211; with $700,000 contributed by the National Library &#8211; is expected to be completed in 2009. </p>

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  <title>Summer Opening Hours</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=97</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>For revised hours during the holiday period, see <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/dec07-jan08-opening-hours.html">Summer Opening hours 3 December 2007 &#8211; 13 January 2008.</a></p>  ]]></description>
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  <title>Pioneers of the Inland Open</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=96</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Australia&#8217;s Muslim explorers and pioneers made an enormous contribution to the nation, opening crucial  lines of supply and communications.</p>

	<p>Through photographs, paintings, objects, textiles and original documents, sourced from around Australia and the National Library, this exhibition transports visitors into a largely forgotten part of Australian history.</p>

	<p>The stories of these Muslim Cameleers also provide an intriguing counterbalance to the dominant white explorer legends of Central Australia. </p>

	<p>Free Exhibition<br />
Open daily 9 am &#8211; 5 pm<br />
Closed Christmas Day<br />
Until 17 February 2008</p>

	<p>A South Australian Museum travelling exhibition </p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Australia&#8217;s Muslim explorers and pioneers made an enormous contribution to the nation, opening crucial  lines of supply and communications.</p>

	<p>Through photographs, paintings, objects, textiles and original documents, sourced from around Australia and the National Library, this exhibition transports visitors into a largely forgotten part of Australian history.</p>

	<p>The stories of these Muslim Cameleers also provide an intriguing counterbalance to the dominant white explorer legends of Central Australia. </p>

	<p>Free Exhibition<br />
Open daily 9 am &#8211; 5 pm<br />
Closed Christmas Day<br />
Until 17 February 2008</p>

	<p>A South Australian Museum travelling exhibition </p>

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  <title>Refurbishment project moves to Stage 3</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Work is now underway on Stage 3 of a four-stage building works project to refurbish the Library&#8217;s podium. Stage 3, at the western end of the building, is expected to be completed in June. </p>

	<p>All measures have been taken to minimise the impact on Library users, including scheduling disruptive work at night and covering the windows to minimise noise. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/buildingworks.html">More information</a></p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Work is now underway on Stage 3 of a four-stage building works project to refurbish the Library&#8217;s podium. Stage 3, at the western end of the building, is expected to be completed in June. </p>

	<p>All measures have been taken to minimise the impact on Library users, including scheduling disruptive work at night and covering the windows to minimise noise. </p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/buildingworks.html">More information</a></p>

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  <title>Summer Opening Hours Commence</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Until Sunday 16 December, the Library and the Main and Petherick Reading Rooms will close at <strong>7 pm</strong>, Monday to Thursday instead of 9 pm. Opening hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday remain unchanged. From 17 December the Library closes at 5 pm.</p>

	<p>For revised hours during the holiday period see<br />
<a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/dec07-jan08-opening-hours.html">Summer Opening Hours 3 December 2007 &#8211; 13 January 2008.</a></p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>For revised hours during the holiday period see<br />
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  <title>2007 Community Heritage Grants announced</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=93</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/medrel-community-heritage-grants-2007.html">Community Heritage Grant Program</a> has given financial assistance totalling $428,300 to community groups including museums, libraries, archives, historical societies, art galleries and migrant, Indigenous and religious organisations, to preserve their local heritage. </p>

	<p>In addition to financial assistance, grant recipients attend a three-day intensive preservation and collection workshop.  </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/medrel-community-heritage-grants-2007.html">Community Heritage Grant Program</a> has given financial assistance totalling $428,300 to community groups including museums, libraries, archives, historical societies, art galleries and migrant, Indigenous and religious organisations, to preserve their local heritage. </p>

	<p>In addition to financial assistance, grant recipients attend a three-day intensive preservation and collection workshop.  </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Cook's Endeavour Journal online</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery</em> is currently showing on <span class="caps">ABC</span> TV on Sunday evenings. Cook&#8217;s <em>Endeavour</em> journal is one of the most treasured items in the Library&#8217;s collection. Go to <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms1">nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms1</a> where you can turn the pages.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><em>Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery</em> is currently showing on <span class="caps">ABC</span> TV on Sunday evenings. Cook&#8217;s <em>Endeavour</em> journal is one of the most treasured items in the Library&#8217;s collection. Go to <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms1">nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms1</a> where you can turn the pages.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Library Celebrates 100 000th Digitised Picture</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=91</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>A black and white photograph of a joey, snugly wrapped in an overcoat improvised from the sleeve of an old jumper, is the 100 000th picture to be digitised at the National Library of Australia.</p>

	<p>The photograph, <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4189225"><em>Orphaned Joey Wearing a Winter Overcoat</em></a>, was taken in 1968 by renowned Australian photo-journalist Jeff Carter. The Carter family looked after injured wildlife at the time.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/Library-celebrates-100000th-digitised-picture.html">Media Release</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>A black and white photograph of a joey, snugly wrapped in an overcoat improvised from the sleeve of an old jumper, is the 100 000th picture to be digitised at the National Library of Australia.</p>

	<p>The photograph, <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4189225"><em>Orphaned Joey Wearing a Winter Overcoat</em></a>, was taken in 1968 by renowned Australian photo-journalist Jeff Carter. The Carter family looked after injured wildlife at the time.</p>

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  <title>A Website to Remember</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Charles Bean, Keith Murdoch, Phillip Schuler and Charles Smith were four Australians who went to Gallipoli as journalists during World War I.  The website <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/gallipolidespatches/index.html"><em>Despatches from Gallipoli</em></a> introduces these men and their writing, and highlights their role in the development of an Australian identity. </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Charles Bean, Keith Murdoch, Phillip Schuler and Charles Smith were four Australians who went to Gallipoli as journalists during World War I.  The website <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/gallipolidespatches/index.html"><em>Despatches from Gallipoli</em></a> introduces these men and their writing, and highlights their role in the development of an Australian identity. </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Opening Hours Tuesday 6 November</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Main, Petherick, Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. </p>

	<p>Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre, Foyer and Bookshop open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm.</p>

	<p><em>bookplate</em> cafe open 11 am &#8211; 3 pm</p>

	<p>Special reading Rooms closed</p>  ]]></description>
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	<p>Exhibition Gallery, Visitor Centre, Foyer and Bookshop open 9 am &#8211; 5 pm.</p>

	<p><em>bookplate</em> cafe open 11 am &#8211; 3 pm</p>

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  <title>Linnaeus onsite and online</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=88</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Rare and beautiful botanical pictures and books, many on show for the first time, are among the highlights of a display about Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, which recently opened at the National Library.</p>

	<p>The System of Nature: Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) celebrates the 300th anniversary of the birth of Linnaeus, arguably the most influential natural scientist of the 18th century. Linnaeus established systems of biological classification that are still followed today.</p>

	<p>Linnaeus had close links with Australia through both Joseph Banks, a key supporter of his ideas, and Linnaean ‘apostle’ Daniel Solander. Both men were on board the Endeavour (1768–1771) on what was probably the first modern plant-collecting expedition.</p>

	<p>Among the magnificent watercolours, portraits, prints and manuscripts are rare images of Australian plants from the National Library’s Pictures Collection, including an engraving of a waratah from 1793 and watercolours of banksias from the 1840s. </p>

	<p>Also on show are two rare books written by Linnaeus, dated 1739 and 1749. These books, held in the Library’s collection, have never been on public display before. </p>

	<p>A <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/linnaeus/">website</a>
 has been created to accompany the exhibition.</p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Rare and beautiful botanical pictures and books, many on show for the first time, are among the highlights of a display about Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, which recently opened at the National Library.</p>

	<p>The System of Nature: Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) celebrates the 300th anniversary of the birth of Linnaeus, arguably the most influential natural scientist of the 18th century. Linnaeus established systems of biological classification that are still followed today.</p>

	<p>Linnaeus had close links with Australia through both Joseph Banks, a key supporter of his ideas, and Linnaean ‘apostle’ Daniel Solander. Both men were on board the Endeavour (1768–1771) on what was probably the first modern plant-collecting expedition.</p>

	<p>Among the magnificent watercolours, portraits, prints and manuscripts are rare images of Australian plants from the National Library’s Pictures Collection, including an engraving of a waratah from 1793 and watercolours of banksias from the 1840s. </p>

	<p>Also on show are two rare books written by Linnaeus, dated 1739 and 1749. These books, held in the Library’s collection, have never been on public display before. </p>

	<p>A <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/linnaeus/">website</a>
 has been created to accompany the exhibition.</p>

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  <title>A Treasures Gallery for the National Library</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=87</link>
  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Building will commence in late 2008 on a superb new Treasures Gallery to provide permanent display space for the Library&#8217;s precious collection items. Over $2.4 million has already been raised through generous donations but we still need further support. If you would like to make a donation to help us bring the finest treasures to life for the whole community, please contact the Development Office on (02) 6262 1141 or development@nla.gov.au. <br />
Download the <a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/library/sponsorship/documents/T_GalleryAd_web2.pdf">Treasures Donation Form</a> to see how you can contribute.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Building will commence in late 2008 on a superb new Treasures Gallery to provide permanent display space for the Library&#8217;s precious collection items. Over $2.4 million has already been raised through generous donations but we still need further support. If you would like to make a donation to help us bring the finest treasures to life for the whole community, please contact the Development Office on (02) 6262 1141 or development@nla.gov.au. <br />
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  <title>Australia’s Cultural Heritage - A Digital Future</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Three of Australia’s national collecting institutions – the National Archives of Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive and the National Library of Australia – have issued a public statement drawing attention to their urgent need for additional funds to allow them to cope with the “tidal wave” of information that is being produced in digital form.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/media/digitalfuture/">Read the full text of the statement</a></p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Three of Australia’s national collecting institutions – the National Archives of Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive and the National Library of Australia – have issued a public statement drawing attention to their urgent need for additional funds to allow them to cope with the “tidal wave” of information that is being produced in digital form.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/media/digitalfuture/">Read the full text of the statement</a></p>

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  <title>New look Picture Australia</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Apart from the great new look, improved search features include relevance-ranked results and simplified advanced and individual collection searches. Now it’s even easier to find pictures from this vast resource of more than 1.3 million digitised images.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/contact/index.html">Contact us</a>
 to let us know what you think of the <a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html">new site</a>.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Apart from the great new look, improved search features include relevance-ranked results and simplified advanced and individual collection searches. Now it’s even easier to find pictures from this vast resource of more than 1.3 million digitised images.</p>

	<p><a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/contact/index.html">Contact us</a>
 to let us know what you think of the <a href="http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html">new site</a>.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Disruption to website availability</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=81</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Due to maintenance, the National Library&#8217;s website will be unavailable from 9 pm Saturday 22 September to 7 am Sunday 23 September <span class="caps">AEST</span>. We apologise for any inconvenience. </p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>Due to maintenance, the National Library&#8217;s website will be unavailable from 9 pm Saturday 22 September to 7 am Sunday 23 September <span class="caps">AEST</span>. We apologise for any inconvenience. </p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Library receives earliest surviving document printed in Australia</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=80</link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>The theatre playbill dated 30 July 1796, was presented today by the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, to the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable John Howard MP, at a ceremony held at Parliament House. </p>

	<p>National Library Director-General Jan Fullerton accepted the playbill into the collection, noting the generosity of Library and Archives Canada and the ongoing spirit of goodwill that exists between the two institutions.</p>

	<p>The theatre playbill has been digitised and can be viewed <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.aus-vn4200235">online</a>.</p>

	<p>The playbill will be available for viewing in Library’s Exhibition Gallery, open 9 am – 5 pm daily, until Tuesday 25 September.</p>

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		<li><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/canada.html">Media Release – National Library of Australia</a></li>
		<li><a href="http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/whats-new/013-301-e.html">Media Release – Library and Archives Canada</a> </li>
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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>The theatre playbill dated 30 July 1796, was presented today by the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, to the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable John Howard MP, at a ceremony held at Parliament House. </p>

	<p>National Library Director-General Jan Fullerton accepted the playbill into the collection, noting the generosity of Library and Archives Canada and the ongoing spirit of goodwill that exists between the two institutions.</p>

	<p>The theatre playbill has been digitised and can be viewed <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.aus-vn4200235">online</a>.</p>

	<p>The playbill will be available for viewing in Library’s Exhibition Gallery, open 9 am – 5 pm daily, until Tuesday 25 September.</p>

	<ul>
		<li><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/canada.html">Media Release – National Library of Australia</a></li>
		<li><a href="http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/whats-new/013-301-e.html">Media Release – Library and Archives Canada</a> </li>
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  <title>National Library to build Treasures Gallery</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=79</link>
  <pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>In late 2008 the National Library of Australia will begin to build a superb new Treasures Gallery to provide a permanent display space for precious collection items, making them accessible to all. These might include rare hand-drawn manuscript maps and the latest remote sensing images; pictures ranging from significant colonial paintings to striking contemporary photographs; rich holdings of personal papers and private archive; a vast number of oral history interviews with Australians from many walks of live; and publications in all forms from the earliest hand-printed books to archived websites.</p>

	<p>Over $2.4 million has already been raised through generous donations but we still need further support. If you would like to make a donation to help us bring the finest treasures to life for the whole community, please contact the Development Office on (02) 6262 1141 or development@nla.gov.au. You can also send your contribution with the <a href="http://www-devel.nla.gov.au/library/sponsorship/documents/T_GalleryAd_web2.pdf">Treasures donation form</a>.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>In late 2008 the National Library of Australia will begin to build a superb new Treasures Gallery to provide a permanent display space for precious collection items, making them accessible to all. These might include rare hand-drawn manuscript maps and the latest remote sensing images; pictures ranging from significant colonial paintings to striking contemporary photographs; rich holdings of personal papers and private archive; a vast number of oral history interviews with Australians from many walks of live; and publications in all forms from the earliest hand-printed books to archived websites.</p>

	<p>Over $2.4 million has already been raised through generous donations but we still need further support. If you would like to make a donation to help us bring the finest treasures to life for the whole community, please contact the Development Office on (02) 6262 1141 or development@nla.gov.au. You can also send your contribution with the <a href="http://www-devel.nla.gov.au/library/sponsorship/documents/T_GalleryAd_web2.pdf">Treasures donation form</a>.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>AskNow turns five</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=77</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><a href="http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.home.TFSRedirect?virtcategory=10014"><strong>AskNow</strong></a> an invaluable tool for researchers is staffed in shifts from Monday – Friday 9 am – 7 pm (<span class="caps">AEST</span>) by information professionals waiting online in Australia and New Zealand. Users of the site submit a question via a web form. The librarian then assists in locating and ‘pushing’ the most relevant information to the user’s computer while chatting online.  </p>

	<p>Since <strong>AskNow</strong> started in August 2002, librarians in 23 libraries have answered over 150,000 enquiries. </p>

	<p><strong>AskNow</strong> is managed by the National Library of Australia on behalf of National and State Libraries Australasia.</p>

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  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><a href="http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.home.TFSRedirect?virtcategory=10014"><strong>AskNow</strong></a> an invaluable tool for researchers is staffed in shifts from Monday – Friday 9 am – 7 pm (<span class="caps">AEST</span>) by information professionals waiting online in Australia and New Zealand. Users of the site submit a question via a web form. The librarian then assists in locating and ‘pushing’ the most relevant information to the user’s computer while chatting online.  </p>

	<p>Since <strong>AskNow</strong> started in August 2002, librarians in 23 libraries have answered over 150,000 enquiries. </p>

	<p><strong>AskNow</strong> is managed by the National Library of Australia on behalf of National and State Libraries Australasia.</p>

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  <title>New Acquisition on Display</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>One of two original drawings from the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition of 1860-1861 is on display in our Exhibition Gallery until 9 September. </p>

	<p>The complete album has also been digitised and can be viewed <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4189024">online</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/burkeandwills.html">Burke and Wills &#8211; MediaRelease</a></p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>One of two original drawings from the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition of 1860-1861 is on display in our Exhibition Gallery until 9 September. </p>

	<p>The complete album has also been digitised and can be viewed <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4189024">online</a></p>

	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/burkeandwills.html">Burke and Wills &#8211; MediaRelease</a></p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>2007 Kenneth Myer Lecture</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=75</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/friends/kennethmyer.html">Is Politics Still a Vocation</a></p>

	<p>Delivered by Michelle Grattan, 9 August 2007 at the National Library of Australia.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p><a href="http://www.nla.gov.au/friends/kennethmyer.html">Is Politics Still a Vocation</a></p>

	<p>Delivered by Michelle Grattan, 9 August 2007 at the National Library of Australia.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Changes to distribution of National Library publications</title>
  <link>http://www.nla.gov.au/news/story.php?id=72</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>From 1 August 2007 <span class="caps">UNIREPS</span> will distribute National Library publications to booksellers in WA, NT, SA and <span class="caps">QLD</span>, as well as A&R, Borders, Newslink and Myer nationally. The Library will continue to supply publications in <span class="caps">NSW</span>, <span class="caps">ACT</span>, <span class="caps">VIC</span> and <span class="caps">TAS</span> and merchandise Australia-wide.</p>  ]]></description>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 	<p>From 1 August 2007 <span class="caps">UNIREPS</span> will distribute National Library publications to booksellers in WA, NT, SA and <span class="caps">QLD</span>, as well as A&R, Borders, Newslink and Myer nationally. The Library will continue to supply publications in <span class="caps">NSW</span>, <span class="caps">ACT</span>, <span class="caps">VIC</span> and <span class="caps">TAS</span> and merchandise Australia-wide.</p>  ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>New look website!</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
  <description><![CDATA[ 	<p>Visitors to the Library&#8217;s website will notice some changes including a new colour scheme, improved layout and simplified navigation. The catalogue will not be affected by these changes.</p>  ]]></description>
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