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DunedinAugust 11

Adviser called in to fix library staff problems

A business and life coach has been called in to help staff at the Dunedin Central Library, amid claims of workplace bullying and staff dissatisfaction.
Adviser called in to fix library staff problems
Adviser called in to fix library staff problems
DunedinJune 12

Heritage books valued at $25m

Captain Cook, Gabriel Read and William Larnach all feature, but many Dunedin residents will not know the significance of what is housed within the Dunedin City Library.
Heritage books valued at $25m
Heritage books valued at $25m
DunedinJune 8

Dunedin Library boss leaves with 'very mixed feelings'

As another chapter closes in the life of Bernie Hawke, another page turns, bringing new challenges.
Dunedin Library boss leaves with 'very mixed feelings'
Dunedin Library boss leaves with 'very mixed feelings'
DunedinJune 7

Wrapping up library to protect $25m collection

The Dunedin Public Library is wrapping up against the chill of winter to protect $25 million worth of its assets.
Wrapping up library to protect $25m collection
Wrapping up library to protect $25m collection
DunedinMay 22

New paintings for library

Taieri views have grown by two in the Mosgiel Library after a donation of artworks.
DunedinApril 26

Council to consider expanded library access

A shared membership deal could soon turn the page on rules which prevent out-of-town book worms borrowing Dunedin library books.
Council to consider expanded library access
Council to consider expanded library access
DunedinMarch 18

Teller of cold-land tales warms to audience

An interview with Annie Proulx - a perk for which any fan of the award-winning novelist would give their eye teeth - goes a little like this.
Teller of cold-land tales warms to audience
Teller of cold-land tales warms to audience
DunedinFebruary 20

Buyers mad for library book sale

Trestle tables once full of books were standing nearly empty by the end of Dunedin City Library's Barking Mad Book Sale yesterday.
DunedinFebruary 20

Bagging a bargain

Crowds search out the books of their choice at the Barking Mad Book Sale in the car park of Dunedin Public Library in Moray Pl yesterday
Bagging a bargain
Bagging a bargain
DunedinJanuary 31

Library to stay open in evening

Opening hours at the Dunedin City Library seem set to survive the Dunedin City Council's scalpel, following a public outcry against a proposal to close the doors earlier on weekday evenings.
Library to stay open in evening
Library to stay open in evening
DunedinJanuary 24

Blueskin library costs increase due to delays: report

The cost of a controversial new library in Blueskin Bay increased partly because local opposition held it up, a report to tomorrow's Waikouaiti Coast Community Board says.
DunedinJanuary 24

South Dunedin library plan on the agenda

Scaled-back plans to build a $10 million library in South Dunedin will be among big-ticket items on the agenda when the Dunedin City Council resumes annual-plan deliberations next week.
South Dunedin library plan on the agenda
South Dunedin library plan on the agenda
DunedinJanuary 20

Library upgrade faces cuts

Plans to spend nearly $30 million reshaping Dunedin's library service over the next six years will be slashed in half if a proposal to be considered by the Dunedin City Council this week is accepted.
DunedinJanuary 16

Cuts in library services, programmes proposed

Library opening hours could be reduced, and financial support for heritage and home insultation programmes could follow, as the Dunedin City Council eyes possible cuts to services during the next financial year.
Cuts in library services, programmes proposed
Cuts in library services, programmes proposed
DunedinDecember 8

Hymnologist receives citation from library

Emeritus Prof Colin Gibson's donation of thousands of hymn books and reference works over almost 30 years to the Dunedin Public Libraries was marked yesterday when he was awarded the 2010 Library Citation.
Hymnologist receives citation from library
Hymnologist receives citation from library
DunedinNovember 28

Digital age prompts library reinvention

The days of reading books from the public library may be numbered, with the advent of digital technology.
DunedinNovember 26

Library's centennial conference tomorrow

When more than 600 people converge on Dunedin for the Library and Information Association of New Zealand's centennial conference this weekend, many will reflect on how far the organisation has come since 1910.
Library's centennial conference tomorrow
Library's centennial conference tomorrow
DunedinNovember 9

Early `vandalism' prized by scholars

Have vandals been attacking some of England's oldest books?
Early `vandalism' prized by scholars
Early `vandalism' prized by scholars
DunedinSeptember 5

Unesco city of literature title floated

Dunedin could become the first city in New Zealand - and just the fifth in the world - to be named a Unesco city of literature.
Unesco city of literature title floated
Unesco city of literature title floated
DunedinSeptember 1

Power cut affects libraries' computer system

A power outage has affected library services throughout Otago during the past two days.
DunedinMay 11

Library rethink after former post office sold

Plan for the future of Dunedin Public Library will have to go back to the drawing board, after the announcement yesterday the former chief post office in the Exchange had been sold for a hotel development.
DunedinMarch 10

Following fashion into public library

While some may have written off the Dunedin Public Library as a bit beige and musty, the city's top fashion designers know it is a haven of inspiration and intrigue.
Following fashion into public library
Following fashion into public library