RESEARCHER INSIGHTS

LIBRARY STORIES

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James Conroy

In this edition of Library Stories, James Conroy reflects on an unconventional journey into librarianship and the leadership lessons that shaped it. Drawing on his experience leading digital transformation at the University of Wollongong and UNSW, James explores how trust, culture and human-centred design can unlock meaningful change, and why libraries remain critical knowledge infrastructure in an increasingly digital and AI-enabled world.

FROM THE ARCHIVE

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Uncovering a Russian Australian Family Story

Behind every migrant family history is a trail of half-remembered truths, myths and legends, requiring good detective work to uncover the facts. This is the story behind the story of Felicia Djamirze’s true crime memoir Accessory, co-written with award-winning journalist Erin O’Dwyer.

FIRST NATIONS SPOTLIGHT

For a better future

For a better future

Behind an unassuming door in the grounds of the Milingimbi School in the Northern Territory you will find the Milingimbi Community Library. On the shelves – a collection that includes a variety of books in local language, English, LOTE alongside books that explore the historical events of Milingimbi from the perspective of its local inhabitants.

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