Events related to Photos 1440 – A Day, A Minute, A Moment exhibition
Saturday 6 February 2016, 2.00 PM
Talk: ST Gill and his audiences
The Anglo-Australian colonial artist, ST Gill (1818-1880), arrived in Adelaide shortly before Christmas in 1839 and spent his first twelve years in South Australia before travelling to Victoria early in 1852. In this illustrated lecture we will examine Gill’s life and a detailed examination of his oeuvre, which suggests quite a different construct to Gill’s biography from that which has been popularly accepted to date.
Sunday 7 February 2016, 2.00 PM
Movie: The Genius of the Tramp at Essanay Studio
Charlie Chaplin Anniversary session with live music
David Shepard and Flicker Alley (1915) 96 minutes
Join us to celebrate Charlie Chaplin’s start in film 102 years ago. Chaplin’s genius quickly captivated and enchanted audiences around the world. That relationship has never ended.
General admission: $25 / Friends & concession: $20
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 10.30 AM
Talk: Strange Sydney
Join us to explore the strange and unusual tales of Sydney and surrounds. From mysterious murders to colonial ghost stories and phantom animals, find out what has intrigued and shocked Sydney over the years.
Thursday 11 February 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? Discover the State Library
For the first-time user, this talk introduces the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and provides a good idea of where to begin research.
Thursday 18 February 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: eresources for Researchers: History and Social Sciences
Designed for the experienced researcher of history and social sciences this course will reveal some of the most relevant databases and online resources available with the use of your Library card. Learn from expert librarians how to interrogate databases and online resources to achieve the best results from a targeted history or social sciences search, as well as how to export citations. Intermediate computing skills are required.
Thursday 18 February 2016, 12.00 PM
Movie: Free Movies on Macquarie: Sandstone, Ghosts, Wind and Water
Discover the truth behind the vanishing hills of Pyrmont, experience a startling accident involving 26 horses carting sandstone to Sydney’s GPO in Martin Place, and drop into the ‘Hell Hole’ quarry and watch Australia’s largest block of sandstone ever extracted being transported to Sydney’s Domain.
No bookings required
Thursday 18 February 2016, 6.00 PM
Special event: Out of the Vaults: Love and Courtship
Join our curators as we explore love and romance through the ages. You'll be surprised, moved and amused by past passions preserved within our collection!
Thursday 18 February 2016, 6.00 PM
Talk: Walkley Media Talk: Difficult Women
Looking past online outrage to a constructive discussion about how our society, politicians and public figures treat women. What role and responsibility does the media have? Where’s the line between political correctness and dangerous attitudes? Who’s getting it right – and who’s stuffing up?
Thursday 18 February 2016, 6.00 PM
Talk: Sydney Map Group: Rev. W.B. Clarke, Geology and Maps
Robert Young will be speaking about William Branwhite Clarke, the subject of his recent publication This wonderfully strange country : Rev. W. B. Clarke, colonial scientist.
W.B. Clarke is known as ‘father of Australian geology’ and we will have a selection of maps from the collection to demonstrate his story!
Light refreshments provided
Saturday 20 February 2016, 2.00 PM
Special event: Curators' Choice
Our curators have selected some of their favourite items from the Library’s extensive collections to display and discuss at this special afternoon event.
Wednesday 24 February 2016, 10.30 AM
Course: Starting family history research at the State Library
Family history can reveal surprising and sometimes moving lost stories that enhance an individual's understanding of who they are. Family history librarians will provide an introductory program on the State Library’s diverse family history collections.
Saturday 27 February 2016, 2.00 PM
Tour: Imagine a Library...
Join architects from the NSW Government Architect's Office on a tour of the Library, and discover the architectural evolution of one of Sydney’s most loved and lively heritage buildings.
Thursday 10 March 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? Library Website and Catalogues
This hands-on workshop provides an overview of the services and resources available from the State Library website. Explore highlights of the Library’s collections, take a guided tour of the catalogues and browse our exhibitions and events. Basic computer skills are required.
Wednesday 16 March 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Welcome to the World of eBooks
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how to use an ereader, phone or tablet to read ebooks. Discover the Library's ebook collections and learn how to download ebooks from popular websites.
Tuesday 22 March 2016, 6.00 PM
Workshop: Where do I start? eresources
This introductory hands-on workshop highlights the online resources available via the State Library website. Learn how to access ebooks, local and international newspapers, reference works, full-text magazines and more. Basic computer skills are required.
Friday 1 April 2016, 10.30 AM
Talk: NSW Senior's Week special event: Travelling through the ages
Travel inspires, educates and provides us with unforgettable memories. Australians are renowned travellers and the State Library has some fascinating tales to tell. This program will focus on resources that highlight the various methods of travel from the 1800s to the present. Join us on a journey as we look at print manuscripts and artists’ interpretations that give insight into travel experiences from the exotic to the regional. We will delve into personal diaries, magazines, photographs, sketches and advertising.
Friday 1 April 2016, 11.00 AM
Talk: Charlotte Brontë: 200th Anniversary with Susannah Fullerton
When Charlotte Brontë wrote to author Robert Southey asking for advice about becoming a writer, he told her that literature should not be the business of a woman's life. Fortunately she ignored that advice and produced four novels, as well as the juvenile tales of her childhood, and poems. As a result she found fame, notoriety and many friends in the literary world. April 2016 is her 200th birthday. Celebrate it by learning more about the life and works of this remarkable womanWednesday 6 April 2016, 10.30 AM
Course: Starting family history research at the State Library
Family history can reveal surprising and sometimes moving lost stories that enhance an individual's understanding of who they are. Family history librarians will provide an introductory program on the State Library’s diverse family history collections.Thursday 7 April 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? eresources
This introductory hands-on workshop highlights the online resources available via the State Library website. Learn how to access ebooks, local and international newspapers, reference works, full-text magazines and more. Basic computer skills are required.Thursday 5 May 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? Discover the State Library
For the first-time user, this talk introduces the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and provides a good idea of where to begin research.
Tuesday 17 May 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Treasures of Trove
This hands-on workshop provides an introduction to the unrivalled repository of Australian and online resources available from the Trove website. Search books, images, maps, music, archives and more. Learn how to access digitised newspapers and local history information on Trove and how to sign up and add comments, edit text and tag articles. Basic computer skills are required.Thursday 9 June 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? Library Websites and Catalogues
This hands-on workshop provides an overview of the services and resources available from the State Library website. Explore highlights of the Library’s collections, take a guided tour of the catalogues and browse our exhibitions and events. Basic computer skills are required.
Thursday 16 June 2016, 10.30 AM
Talk: Reliving the 50s
The 1950s was a decade of recovery, celebration and renewal. Highlighting the extraordinary range of our Library collections, please join us as we step back in time to look at such themes as immigration, the Royal Visit, the Olympic Games, political events and changing popular culture.
Thursday 23 June 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: eresources for Researchers: Online literature and history primary resources
For experienced researchers in need of the skills to find those elusive primary sources for their literature or history research. Explore the Library’s databases and online resources with an experienced librarian who will share tips and tricks to locate the best primary sources from the Library’s eresources. Intermediate computing skills are required.
Tuesday 28 June 2016, 10.30 AM
Seminar: Preserving your family history: photographs
A seminar dedicated to the long-term care of printed photographs. The emphasis will be on archival storage, with tips on what materials to use and where to find them. Bring along one or two family photographs to discuss their care with a Library conservator.
Friday 1 July 2016, 10.30 AM
Talk: Climb Your Family Tree
Join us for five Family History Fridays. This short course will take you from starting your family history through to finding out all the details of your ancestors' lives. Was your ancestor a convict? When did the family first arrive in Australia? Where did they come from? Learn how to find this information for yourself and all the tips and tricks in climbing your family tree. Presented in association with the Society of Australian Genealogists, this course will include a tour of the Society’s library.Thursday 7 July 2016, 6.00 PM
Workshop: Where do I start? eresources
This introductory hands-on workshop highlights the online resources available via the State Library website. Learn how to access ebooks, local and international newspapers, reference works, full-text magazines and more. Basic computer skills are required.Thursday 21 July 2016, 11.51 AM
Course: Starting family history research at the State Library
Family history can reveal surprising and sometimes moving lost stories that enhance an individual's understanding of who they are. Family history librarians will provide an introductory program on the State Library’s diverse family history collections.Thursday 25 August 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Welcome to the World of eBooks
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how to use an ereader, phone or tablet to read ebooks. Discover the Library's ebook collections and learn how to download ebooks from popular websites.Thursday 1 September 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? Discover the State Library
For the first-time user, this talk introduces the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and provides a good idea of where to begin research.Thursday 8 September 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? Library Websites and Catalogues
This hands-on workshop provides an overview of the services and resources available from the State Library website. Explore highlights of the Library’s collections, take a guided tour of the catalogues and browse our exhibitions and events. Basic computer skills are required.Thursday 15 September 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Treasures of Trove
This hands-on workshop provides an introduction to the unrivalled repository of Australian and online resources available from the Trove website. Search books, images, maps, music, archives and more. Learn how to access digitised newspapers and local history information on Trove and how to sign up and add comments, edit text and tag articles. Basic computer skills are required.Wednesday 5 October 2016, 10.30 AM
Course: Starting family history research at the State Library
Family history can reveal surprising and sometimes moving lost stories that enhance an individual's understanding of who they are. Family history librarians will provide an introductory program on the State Library’s diverse family history collections.Thursday 6 October 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? eresources
This introductory hands-on workshop highlights the online resources available via the State Library website. Learn how to access ebooks, local and international newspapers, reference works, full-text magazines and more. Basic computer skills are required.
Wednesday 19 October 2016, 10.30 AM
Talk: Exploring 20th century Sydney
Join State Library staff to discover Sydney's stories from Federation to the 2000 Olympic Games. We will view extraordinary collections of manuscripts, maps, paintings and artworks that provide a glimpse into 20th century Sydney. Practise using the Library's catalogues and other search tools, and discover the many formats that reveal how Sydney took shape in the 1900s.
Thursday 20 October 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: eresources for Researchers: online newspapers
Using the Library’s substantial eresources, learn how to locate and use historical and current online newspapers from a variety of sources including Trove, Proquest and Gale. Learn how to track back through the indexes associated with Australia's longest running newspapers and find the front page of newspapers from all over the world. For experienced researchers. Intermediate computing skills are required.Thursday 3 November 2016, 10.30 AM
Workshop: Where do I start? Discover the State Library
For the first-time user, this talk introduces the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and provides a good idea of where to begin research.
Thursday 10 November 2016, 10.30 AM
Talk: Reliving the 70s
The 1970s was a decade of great change in Australia with developments in women’s rights, Indigenous rights, politics, music and fashion. Dig out those flares and platform shoes and come along to see and hear about some of our collection highlights.
Friday 18 November 2016, 10.30 AM
Seminar: Preserving your family history: digital media
A seminar dedicated to the long-term care of digital media such as digital images, video, documents and audio files. The emphasis will be on the vulnerability of different digital formats and tips on preservation strategies that aim to achieve archival storage.Thursday 8 December 2016, 10.30 AM