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inCite December 2005 issue

Libraries in Timor-Leste Imagine running a library out of a war-damaged building with intermittent power supplies, few qualified staff and no computers.	Canadian libraries, floods and hoe-downs: a fellowship experience The recipient of a Kenneth Binns Travelling Fellowship, Natasha Simons went to Canada to study resource-sharing.
Libraries of Galle and Hambantota in Sri Lanka Many Australians didn't realise that many in the areas affected by the tsunami now had nothing to read. In some areas libraries had been wiped out.	A library volunteer in Timor-Leste Some things were difficult to get used to, such as the lack of awareness of occupational health and safety issues, both in the workplace and around the country.
National Library books for Aceh project It was not until weeks after the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that news finally emerged from the province of Aceh on the situation of libraries there. It was not good.	Enduring friendship: a bridge between Japan and Australia Willoughby City Library has developed a large and comprehensive collection of Japanese books since 1979...the Japanese collection has grown to nearly 7500 items.
Energise >> enthuse >> inspire Naomi Doessel sets a challenge all new librarians - when you have a problem at work, fight for your right to research!	Mornington Library An astounding 897 new members joined on the first day alone. People continue to stream in through the large doors today and public approval of the library is very high!
Webb's Web Journal prices; Trusted repositories; Cost-conscious digital preservation; Digital repositories event; Neologisms; Black arts; and more...	So you'd like a brand new library, would you? So if everyone else is getting one, what do you have to do to get yours? Well, you should have started planning and scheming some time ago.

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