News

Student Responses to Digital Future Summit A report prepared by three students sponsored by the National Library to attend the Digital Future Summit 2.0 has been published.

Carbon Neutral Public Service programme The National Library has released its emissions inventory and reduction plan under the Carbon Neutral Public Service programme.

First GLAMs meeting for 2008 Meeting of like minds as the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums Sector (GLAMS) gets together in a leadership role.

Turnbull Library lends to William Morris exhibition The Alexander Turnbull Library has lent four Kelmscott Press publications for the exhibition 'Morris & Co', currently on show at the Christchurch Art Gallery.

Looking back at Valentine's Day Our digital collection of historical newspapers offers a fascinating insight into how New Zealanders felt about Valentine's Day more than 100 years ago.

Celebrate Waitangi Day Visit the Matapihi website this Waitangi Day (6 February) and explore the history of the Treaty.

New showcases on Matapihi Three brand-new showcases of themed items are now available on the Matapihi website: Technology, Protest, and Pottery.

National Library website wins Plain English Award The National Library’s main website has won the 2007 Best Plain English Website award.

Acquisition of Baron de Thierry papers The Alexander Turnbull Library has acquired the papers of one of New Zealand's most colourful early characters, Baron Charles de Philippe de Thierry.

Announcement of thesaurus change - Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (FAST) After a successful trial INNZ is moving to OCLC's Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (FAST).

Fire at Library quickly contained A small electrical fire at the National Library this morning was quickly contained.

Aotearoa New Zealand People's Network bigger and better Additional funding has extended the scope of the Aotearoa New Zealand People's Network.

New era for Laureateship Today marks the beginning of a new era in the history of New Zealand's Poet Laureate.

National Library finalist in 'Oscars of the Conservation World' The National Library's open-source Web Curator Tool has been nominated for a second award.

Web Curator Tool up for award The National Library's Web Curator Tool has been shortlisted for an ICT award.

National Library marks the passing of Major Peter Thorp With great sadness the Library farewells one of its long-time supporters.

Changes to Index New Zealand Changes have been made to the titles indexed on Index New Zealand.

Aotearoa People's Network connects first libraries Twenty-two libraries have been selected to take part in the first phase of the Aotearoa People's Network.

National Library announces OCLC deal The National Library has signed a partnering agreement with American organisation OCLC.

National Library gets budget go ahead to plan major expansion The National Library has been allocated funding to evaluate options for a major expansion of their building.