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PLA National Year of Reading 2012 Grants Announced

Media Release

Thursday 22 March 2012

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When Public Libraries Australia (PLA) announced a small grants scheme on 9 February 2012 to assist smaller libraries deliver programs in support of the National Year of Reading, members thought it might generate some interest.  The level of interest however, has far exceeded all expectations according to Ross Duncan, PLA Chair.

 “When we announced this small grants scheme, we had no idea how much interest it would generate.  At the outset of the scheme, PLA set aside funds to provide 15 small grants of $500 each to public libraries around Australia.  The aim was to help fund worthy activities in support of the National Year of Reading that might otherwise not go ahead for want of local resources.  Every effort was made to keep the application process simple, and the turnaround time short, and we have achieved both.”

PLA received 65 grant applications from public libraries across Australia, with an exciting range of ideas and proposals.  Applications offered PLA’s Board a unique insight into the vibrancy of public libraries around Australia.

Ross Duncan notes: “With approximately 11 million members across the country, Australia’s public library network provides exceptional spaces and activities for people to learn, to experiment and to connect.  Public libraries are vital social and learning hubs for the local communities they serve.”

The overwhelming response from libraries led PLA to reassess its initial funding commitment to the scheme.  With the help of sponsorship from the Australian Library Suppliers Association (ALSA) and ALS Library Services, PLA was able to provide further funding to enable a total of 27 grants to be awarded in the first round.

PLA, ALSA and ALS Library Services congratulate the successful libraries:

  • Cook Shire Council Library-QLD
  • Berri Barmera Council Library-SA
  • Bourke Public Library-NSW
  • Derby Public Library-WA
  • Gilgandra Shire Library-NSW
  • Kangaroo Island Council Library-SA
  • Leeton Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Minlaton District School /Community Library-SA
  • Mid-Murray Council – Morgan Library-SA
  • Carrathool Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Coolamon Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Shire of Dardanup - Eaton Community Library-WA
  • Esperance Public Library-WA
  • Glen Innes Severn Council Library-NSW
  • Greater Hume Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Gunnedah Shire Library-NSW
  • Gwydir Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Liverpool Plains Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Shire of Nannup Library-WA
  • Narrabri Library-NSW
  • Town of Narrogin Library-WA
  • Parkes Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Roxby Downs Community Library -SA
  • Tatiara District Council - Bordertown Public Library-SA
  • Toodyay Public Library-WA
  • Tumut Shire Council Library-NSW
  • Wentworth Shire Council Library-NSW

PLA’s grants will give many libraries the chance to offer programs in support of the National Year of Reading, and to reconnect with their local communities through author talks and visits, the purchase of reading materials and other activities.

With the terrific response it has had to the grants, PLA is considering another round later in 2012.

Grant Sponsors

 
The PLA Board wishes to thank these sponsors on behalf of all members and grant applicants.

 




Support PLA

Your continued support and membership of PLA will ensure that more initiatives such as this grant scheme will occur in the future.

 

Grant Acquital Form

A copy of the Acquittal form can be downloaded here (DOC version) or here (PDF version)

 

Latest Edition of PLA News

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Libraries and Their Role in the Digital Economy

PLA Chair, Ross Duncan recently presented a paper on Libraries and their role in the digital economy to the National Economic Development Conference held in Adelaide (4-5 October 2011). This presentation raised both the profile and relevance of public libraries to Australia’s economic development, especially in the context of the NBN rollout. A PDF copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available here

Website Upgrade

PLA is pleased to announce that this website is being upgraded over the next few months.

Notice of the launch date of the upgraded website will be advised via the PLA newsletter and on this page.

 

 

The PLA Board of Directors 2012

Click here to meet the new Public Libraries Australia Board of Directors

 

PLA News

The PLA HTML newsletter is currently being redesigned and migrated to an new and more innovative platform provided by Mail Manager. The first edition will be sent out by mid-September 2011.
 

PLA is a proud sponsor of the National Year of Reading 2012 initiative

Australian libraries and library associations have got together to turn 2012 into the National Year of Reading, linking together all the great things that are already happening around books, reading and literacy, and giving them an extra boost, with inspirational programs and events taking place across the country.

Check out the National Year of Reading 2012 on FaceBook - Love2Read

  

 

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