Library & Information Week is an annual event which recognises the vital contribution which libraries make to research and education, not the least of which is supporting people who may otherwise be disadvantaged by their lack of access to information and services.
The theme this year is ‘Create’ and it is particularly relevant to the situation in which we have all found ourselves.
We have had to create new ways of delivering services to our library users, new ways of connecting with colleagues and new ways of sharing information. We have had to support students, researchers and staff as they create their own ‘new normal’, given the necessary constraints on movement and activities. Read more about how JCU's library services have adapted to the challenges presented by COVID-19.
In Townsville, our Artist in Residence Rob Douma has been busy creating stunning artwork for the forthcoming Mabo Library Art Exhibition. Prior to starting his work, Rob wrote:
I look forward to interacting with the students and staff to create works that are authentic and truly representative, contributing to the ongoing development of the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library; illustrating the legacy of the library as a space of interaction, repository of learning, collaboration and inspiration.
The video below illustrates how Rob's hopes and aims have come to fruition, and we look forward to seeing his work once restrictions have been lifted.
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