Darebin Libraries

Describe your collection

• Fiction, non fiction, DVD’s, CD’s, Audio Book, magazines and newspapers in English and a select number of community languages.
• Darebin libraries also hold a range of online resources available to customers at any of our four locations or via our library website including newspapers, journals, encyclopaedia and much more.

What technologies do you use?

• Spydus library catalogue
• Internet
• Darebin Historical Encyclopaedia http://dhe.darebin-libarries.vic.gov.au
• Blogs
• A wiki titles WikiNorthia will be launched in February 2008 and will feature information documenting life in the Darebin community and within the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.
• Customers can access wireless internet from any of Darebin Libraries four branches.

What’s unique about your collection?

• Significant gay and lesbian collection
• Darebin Historical Encyclopaedia http://dhe.darebin-libarries.vic.gov.au
• Graphic novels for adults and teenagers

Who are your clients/patrons?

People living, working or studying within the City of Darebin or surrounding suburbs or indeed anyone with access to the internet.

Do you have archival material?

No

How do your clients/customers use your library and what services do you provide?

• Events program for both adults and children featuring regular ongoing events and one a selection of one off events and activities.
• Research services
• Internet training
• Wireless internet access
• Local History and Genealogy resources and training
• Book Clubs for both adults and children
• Sponge Club www.spongeclub.com
• Baby Talk (New parent talks and free board book for all babies born in the city of Darebin)
• Finding MY Place (Ten week program for youth at risk of leaving school)

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