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Nimmo, Andrew – Australian Library Journal, 2012
Libraries have undergone an extraordinary transformation over the last twenty years--from glorified book warehouse to interactive learning environment. For an architect they are currently amongst the most exciting projects to be commissioned to design. Innovation and "Next Generation" are the buzz words. However instead of exploring a first…
Descriptors: Libraries, Architecture, Stakeholders, Innovation
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Barker, Donald – Australian Library Journal, 2007
The "Victorian Free Library Service Board Act" of 1946 was the culmination of a long campaign to replace the mechanics' institute model of library provision with free libraries funded by state and local government. Given that library reform required legislation by the state government, this paper is mainly concerned with the political…
Descriptors: Library Services, Public Libraries, Educational Change, Local Government