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#LibrariesTransform

Libraries are a smart investment, transforming lives and communities and passionately advocating for lifelong learning. Libraries Transform, the Australian Library and Information Association’s public awareness campaign, is spreading the word about the impact libraries and librarians make every day—join us for free tools and resources to advocate for the value of librarianship.

The Libraries Transform campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the value, impact and services provided by libraries and library professionals.

We encourage you to use the custom toolkit of resources for marketing, advocacy, outreach activities and more.

This campaign was originally created and developed by the American Library Association and we thank them for their permission to use and adapt it for Australian public libraries.

[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”YOU CAN RECHARGE YOUR PHONE AND YOUR BRAIN.” content_hover_content=”

Did you know that Australians made 56 million physical visits, enjoyed nearly 5 million hours of internet and wifi access and booked over half a million hours in meeting spaces in public libraries from 2021 – 2022?

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[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”DISCOVERY IS ALWAYS ON THE MENU.” content_hover_content=”

Librarians can help you find your “aha!” moment, whether you’re researching in the stacks, innovating in a makerspace or embracing creativity in a library-run program.

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[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”AGE IS NO BARRIER.” content_hover_content=”

Our public libraries are for everyone in the community. They run programs aimed at people in all stages of life and cover topics ranging from early literacy to aged care reform.

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[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”YOUR CARD WILL NEVER BE DECLINED.” content_hover_content=”

For many, the current cost-of-living crisis is creating significant financial and emotional stress. This is where your public library can help.

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[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”INFORMED CITIZENS EQUAL A BETTER FUTURE.” content_hover_content=”

Libraries are essential for equipping people in the community with accurate information and skills so they can learn, reflect upon and make decisions about the future.

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[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”YOU ARE GIVEN THE FREEDOM TO READ.” content_hover_content=”Libraries and information services are welcoming, inclusive and safe places where all Australians have the freedom to choose what they read.” use_content_hover_button=”on” content_hover_button_text=”Learn more” content_hover_button_link=”/wp/you-are-given-the-freedom-to-read/” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” content_title_font=”Poppins||||||||” content_title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_title_font_size=”28px” content_title_letter_spacing=”2px” content_title_line_height=”1.2em” content_hover_title_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” content_hover_title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_desc_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” content_hover_desc_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_desc_font_size=”16px” content_hover_desc_line_height=”2em” background_color=”#90BE6D” background_enable_mask_style=”on” background_mask_style=”corner-blob” background_mask_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.1)” background_mask_transform=”invert|flip_vertical” custom_content_hover_button=”on” content_hover_button_text_size=”18px” content_hover_button_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_button_bg_color=”#43AA8B” content_hover_button_border_width=”10px” content_hover_button_border_color=”#43AA8B” content_hover_button_border_radius=”7px” content_hover_button_font=”Poppins||||||||” content_hover_button_use_icon=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ content_hover_button_border_color_last_edited=”off|desktop” border_radii=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” global_colors_info=”{}” content_hover_button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content_hover_button_bg_color__hover=”#4D908E” content_hover_button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” content_hover_button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content_hover_button_border_color__hover=”#4D908E” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” sticky_enabled=”0″][/dmpro_hover_box]
[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”THEY CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.” content_hover_content=”Public libraries and school libraries play a key role in bridging the digital divide by providing access to computers and wifi and through their professional staff who can work with people to build digital ability.” use_content_hover_button=”on” content_hover_button_text=”Learn more” content_hover_button_link=”/wp/they-close-the-digital-divide/” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” content_title_font=”Poppins||||||||” content_title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_title_font_size=”28px” content_title_letter_spacing=”2px” content_title_line_height=”1.2em” content_hover_title_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” content_hover_title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_title_line_height=”1.2em” content_hover_desc_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” content_hover_desc_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_desc_font_size=”16px” content_hover_desc_line_height=”2em” background_color=”#43AA8B” background_enable_mask_style=”on” background_mask_style=”corner-blob” background_mask_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.1)” background_mask_transform=”invert” custom_content_hover_button=”on” content_hover_button_text_size=”18px” content_hover_button_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_button_bg_color=”#4D908E” content_hover_button_border_width=”10px” content_hover_button_border_color=”#4D908E” content_hover_button_border_radius=”7px” content_hover_button_font=”Poppins||||||||” content_hover_button_use_icon=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ content_hover_button_border_color_last_edited=”off|desktop” border_radii=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” global_colors_info=”{}” content_hover_button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content_hover_button_bg_color__hover=”#577590″ content_hover_button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” content_hover_button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content_hover_button_border_color__hover=”#577590″ transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” sticky_enabled=”0″][/dmpro_hover_box]
[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”THEY WELCOME ANYONE FROM ANYWHERE.” content_hover_content=”

Did you know that many public libraries around Australia are the first ports of call for people experiencing domestic violence or finding a safe space during an emergency?

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[dmpro_hover_box content_title=”THEY HOLD THE KEY TO THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.” content_hover_content=”Where else can you learn about the past, read or watch a latest release in fiction or film or make something that will pass the test of time? You guessed it…” use_content_hover_button=”on” content_hover_button_text=”Learn more” content_hover_button_link=”/wp/they-hold-the-key-to-the-past-present-and-future/” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” content_title_font=”Poppins||||||||” content_title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_title_font_size=”28px” content_title_letter_spacing=”2px” content_title_line_height=”1.2em” content_hover_title_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” content_hover_title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_desc_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” content_hover_desc_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_desc_font_size=”16px” content_hover_desc_line_height=”2em” background_color=”#577590″ background_enable_mask_style=”on” background_mask_style=”corner-blob” background_mask_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.1)” background_mask_transform=”invert|flip_horizontal|flip_vertical” custom_content_hover_button=”on” content_hover_button_text_size=”18px” content_hover_button_text_color=”#ffffff” content_hover_button_bg_color=”#277da1″ content_hover_button_border_width=”10px” content_hover_button_border_color=”#277da1″ content_hover_button_border_radius=”7px” content_hover_button_font=”Poppins||||||||” content_hover_button_use_icon=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ content_hover_button_border_color_last_edited=”off|desktop” border_radii=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” global_colors_info=”{}” content_hover_button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content_hover_button_bg_color__hover=”#4D908E” content_hover_button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” content_hover_button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content_hover_button_border_color__hover=”#4D908E” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” sticky_enabled=”0″][/dmpro_hover_box]