Tag: Libraries

Hong Kong Public Libraries to launch Summer Library Festival 2023 to share joy of reading (with photo) ******************************************************************************************      The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will launch a large-scale reading programme, the Summer Library Festival 2023, in July and August. With the theme “Nature Fun”, the HKPL will offer a diverse range of on-site and online activities for members of the public of different ages to discover the fun of reading and explore the abundant reading resources at public libraries.      To cultivate children’s interest in reading, Storytelling Theatres and ... Read more

WEBWIRE – Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Standing as proud symbols of the importance of education and community, libraries are cherished spaces that are also often rich in history and architectural delights. Exuding tranquillity and peacefulness, they feel like they are a universe unto themselves, and can make perfect stops on any trip. Ahead of National Book Lovers Day on August 9, Lonely Planet has rounded up some of the most stunning libraries across the US to add to your bucket list of must-sees. Europe’s most beautiful libraries New York Public Library in ... Read more

Preservica, a global leader in Active Digital Preservation software, has partnered with Libraries Tasmania in a multi-year contract to accept, preserve, and store digital government and non-government records as archives.The ability to efficiently or effectively manage the 150TB’s of digital collections manually has become difficult, placing Libraries Tasmania at risk of not meeting required standards to ensure the ongoing preservation and accessibility of its digital cultural collections. Preservica worked with local partner Document Management Tasmania (DMTAS) on the formal tender and procurement process. The digital preservation service will be hosted on AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) region. The Tasmanian Archives holds ... Read more