
Special events for teachers and students are listed below.
For teachers
History Teachers' Conference 2013: A Vision Splendid
Attend the 2013 History Teachers' Association of Australia Conference and celebrate the history adn heritage of our nation as Canberra turns 100. Speakers include Robyn Archer, Dr. Jennifer Lawless, Peter FitzSimons, Dr. Michael McKernan and Dr. Neil Oliver.
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Duration: Monday 22 April - Thursday 25 April 2013 (includes ANZAC ceremony)
- Bookings: http://htaaconference2013.org.au%20
- Location: Training Rooms
- Cost: see website http://www.htaaconference2013.org.au/
Digital Resources for Schools
Find out how to use the Library’s online services in the classroom. The focus will be on material and resources relating to the new Australian Curriculumfor English, History, and Civics and Citizenship.
- Availability: Tuesday 30 April, 4.20–5.30 pm
- Duration: 70 mins
- Bookings: nla.gov.au/bookings or 6262 1271
- Location: Training Rooms
- Cost: Free
Teachers' Night: exhibition viewing and online resources
Join Library staff to find out about the multimodal installation of sounds and images, City of Trees, by Jyll Bradley. A number of related environmental resources are available from the Library’s website. This information session will also focus on the sounds of the Library - new music and oral history resources you can introduce to the classroom. Bring your school ipad if you have one.
- Availability: Wednesday 29 August, 4.20–6 pm
- Bookings: bookings@nla.gov.au or 6262 1271 or www.nla.gov.au/bookings
- Location: Exhibition Gallery/Ferguson Room
- Cost: free
For students
Cut, Copy, Paste (ages 12+)
A hands-on zine workshop with Jeremy Staples and Elouise Quinliven. Learn about publishing and distributing zines and make your own. Suitable for teens to seniors, and anyone with a love of zine-making!
- Availability: Saturday 25 May, 10.30am -4.30 pm
- Bookings: bookings@nla.gov.au or 6262 1271 or www.nla.gov.au/bookings
- Location: Conference Room
- Cost: $30
