Rediscovering Indigenous Languages project – New South Wales, Australia

Posted January 29, 2015 by Tumuaki Te Ropu Whakahau

Did you know? The Rediscovering Indigenous Languages project aims to make accessible the rich archival collections of the State Library of New South Wales. The site features historic word lists, records and other documents relating to Indigenous Australian languages.  http://indigenous.sl.nsw.gov.au/ More about it: At the time of Australian settlement in 1788, there were some 250… Read more »

IFLA World Library and Information Congress Participation Grants

Posted January 15, 2015 by Tumuaki Te Ropu Whakahau

The IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2015 has made available funds to provide support for 20 delegates to attend IFLA WLIC 2015 by waiving their registration fee. Additional expenses need to be covered by other sponsorship or by candidates themselves. Priority is given to those applicants: who are a first time attendee to the… Read more »