ALIA West

July 2006

Library and information week 2006

@ The city of stirling libraries

Popular local authors Anna Jacobs, Chris Holyday and Carla van Raay attracted over one hundred readers to their sessions at the libraries during Library and Information Week. Their captivated audiences asked interesting questions, with many commenting that the sessions were 'informative and thought provoking.'

Readers also celebrated the week by participating in our Desert Island Reads promotion...vibrant and eye-catching displays encouraged readers to curl up in peace with a good read. Library staff wore colourful leis to persuade readers to borrow a mystery 'desert island read' hidden in a bag, and those who took the challenge to discover a new author received a Bounty Bar as a reward. Over 800 books were loaned, and readers also enjoyed the booklist of recommended Desert Island Reads, compiled using suggestions from readers, staff and Councillors to expand their reading horizons.

Staff at the main Council Administration Building were able to participate in the same promotion a few weeks later, with the added bonus of being able to borrow CDs, DVDs and books on MP3, and to participate in daily quizzes to expand their knowledge of what the libraries offer. Although not strictly within Library and Information Week, this extended promotion resulted in 40 items being issued, nine new and several renewed memberships, and 70 library quizzes completed by staff now a little wiser about their excellent library service.

Thanks to all the staff involved in Library and Information Week at the City of Stirling Libraries for their enthusiastic support.

Staff at Dianella Public Library get into the Desert Island Reads spirit! Their wonderful display right next to the issues counter encouraged the largest number of loans, with 300 mystery reads loaned over two weeks.