The Library that made me
Last week, as Australia celebrated Book Week, ABC asked its Facebook followers a deceptively simple question: “What did [the library] mean to you growing up?” The question was prompted by something much less celebratory. As the ABC put it, some teachers say that “school libraries are quietly disappearing across the country.” I responded: The State…
Criss Crossing the Country
During November I covered the length (if not the breadth) of Australia delivering IFLA’s Measurement, Evaluating and Demonstrating Impact of Library Services training. It was a delight to spend time discussing how we can better tell our story, and the resources we need to ensure that it is effective. Together we were able to highlight…
Reading is Magic
And it’s a wrap on another Children’s Book Week. My social media feeds won’t be half as colourful without the creative interpretations of book titles by colleagues, family and friends. I have loved the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s special week for as long as I can remember – certainly back to primary school at…
Your Opinion Matters
I seem to have spent a significant proportion of my life over the past few weeks working through survey results. Not that I’m complaining, I really do enjoy the whole process from the design through to the evaluation. Must admit nothing quite beats the first couple of ‘pings’ which indicates that someone has responded, I…
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About Me
Hi I’m Jan Richards, I am passionate about libraries, particularly public libraries. I have extensive experience in the sector at a senior management level, and a strong record of working with government and advocating for libraries. read more
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