Session 1 Libraries and Community Hubs

In today's session, we will be discussing Libraries and Community Hubs - are they one and the same?


More than just a library

Here are some examples of modern libraries.

Library at the Dock

Bunjil Place

Kathleen Syme Library

Marrickville Library

Realm Library

Read about the new Springvale library

Watch a video on the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre


Class Discussion 1

What do you know about libraries already?

What are libraries and what is their role in today’s world?

Who provides library services?

Class Discussion 2

Do you know of any other new / modern libraries that have recently opened? What features do they have that you would not expect a traditional public library to have?

Types of Libraries

So far we have been discussing Public Libraries and Community Hubs, but there are lots of other types of libraries.

Class Activity

Working in groups, write a list of different types of libraries and/or types of organisations that provide library services.

Describe the types of services that each provides

Are they open to the public? Is there a cost to belong? What is the target demographic?

Is there a future for these libraries?  Who else might provide these services/how else might people access these resources?




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