“The Turnbull Library virtually everywhere – expanding the reach of the Turnbull Library through digital services”

Wednesday 19 July, at 6.00pm – TAKAPUNA CENTRAL LIBRARY

“The Turnbull Library virtually everywhere – expanding the reach of the Turnbull Library through digital services”

Alexander Turnbull’s vision for his original library was that it should be open to anyone who was a seeker after truth. Being open has taken on new meaning recently as the Turnbull has worked hard to make the Library’s collections accessible during COVID-19, a three week closure due to parliamentary protest and now a construction project that will create a bridge between the Library and the new Archives New Zealand building.

Alison McIntyre (left) and Jessica Moran, Associate Chief Librarians at the Alexander Turnbull Library
Through this  disruption we’ve focused  on expanding access to the Library’s collections through digital services that reach researchers anywhere or everywhere. Associate Chief Librarians Jessica Moran and Alison McIntyre will introduce some of the current work underway (and collections available), from ensuring the preservation of endangered sound and video recordings through digitisation to creating a virtual reading room for researchers outside of Wellington.