Documentary heritage reflects the diversity of languages, peoples and cultures. It is the mirror of the world and its memory. But this memory is fragile. Millio… Read More »
From the archive
From the Archive revisits fascinating moments, milestones and voices from ALIA’s history and the broader library and information profession, offering context, reflection and the occasional surprise from the record.
The Living Archive: How Historic Collections Inspire Contemporary Science
For this edition of From the Archive, Irene Guidotti, Digital Librarian at the Australian Museum Research Library, and Janelle Townsend, Creative Producer, Scie… Read More »
The Beatles Urinal helping shine a light on one of South Australia’s oldest collections
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia (RA&HS) traces its lineage to the very early years of South Australian colonisation, with an… Read More »
Ephemera and Democracy: John Curtin and the 1916 Conscription Referendum
How does collecting political flyers and other ‘throw-away’ items contribute to democracy? Why do we keep collections of political ephemera in Australia? Wh… Read More »
Reflections on the repatriation of Mary Anning’s book
I freely admit to a love of mysteries and have been the butt of many a gentle jibe for endlessly rewatching Agatha Christie adaptations. Therefore, it has been … Read More »
Managing hazardous substances in historic library collections
As anyone working with historic book collections will know, they require specialised care and throw the odd collection management curve ball. An emerging...