Library Lovers’ Day is evolving into a global phenomenon, but its origins started when Australia’s library enthusiasts claimed Valentine’s Day as Library Lovers’ Day.
Libraries around the world now celebrate Library Lovers’ Day as a day to recognise the valuable role that libraries play in our lives and communities, and to honour the librarians and library enthusiasts who nurture and support them.
Each year, this celebration is marked by an outpouring of literary love, including the unique and creative ways that libraries choose to celebrate.
We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the ingenuity and enjoyment that this day brings and share with you some ALIA and NSLA Library Lovers’ Day highlights.
Explore the links below to discover more about the Library Lovers’ Day celebrations pictured above:
Some NSLA libraries took creativity to the next level by sharing videos that celebrated their staff and the services they provide, such as the video below produced by the State Library of New South Wales.
For many, Library Lovers’ Day occupies a cherished spot on the calendar, celebrating the bond between librarians, library users, and their communities, all united by a shared love of knowledge and the stories that enrich our lives – a love that is worth celebrating.
The NSLA symposium “Libraries supporting media and information literacy for young people” provided valuable insights into the unique role libraries can play in fostering media and information literacy for young people.
In this webinar, we explored how digital technologies are transforming how communities access and interact with historical archives, with NSLA libraries leading important innovations in this area.
This week, NSLA concludes its three-month project to scope the implementation of Official RDA for
Members of National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Kaitiaki of the lands on which
our libraries do their daily work, preserving and sharing our collective cultural heritage.
