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24/ACC001 Research Librarian
Take this opportunity to work within a specialised research library, managing acquisitions of collection items and delivering a specialised information service to MHNSW staff and to a broad spectrum of library patrons. As our Research Librarian you will lead a knowledgeable and passionate team to manage the day to day running of our library.
24 Apr 2024
Storage on a Shoestring: collections care videos launched
Our Collections Care and Digital teams have been hard at work making make a suite of vocational videos for volunteers and staff working in museums across the state
3 Apr 2024
National Close the Gap Day 2024
Today is National Close the Gap Day 2024. Closing the gap refers to the meaningful action that is required by governments, organisations, communities and individuals to address inequity experienced by First Nations peoples in Australia
21 Mar 2024
Conserving the archives: a bespoke donor experience
On Thursday 14 March, MHNSW donors enjoyed a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the NSW State Archives Collection at the Western Sydney Records Centre
19 Mar 2024
Welcome new members of the First Nations Community Access to Archives team
The First Nations Community Access to the Archives team welcomes three First Nations staff to the Collections space
12 Mar 2024
A recent acquisition uncovers rare tintype photographs
Tintypes are photographs printed on thin sheets of metal, rather than card. MHNSW doesn’t hold many in our collections, so this discovery is an exciting one
5 Mar 2024
State Archives Collection: Customer satisfaction survey 2024
We welcome your input in this year's survey to help evaluate our services
29 Feb 2024
Inquest index expanded
Over 9,100 new entries have been added by our volunteers to our inquest index and covers the years 1916–1963
16 Feb 2024
Archives for Everyone: community digitisation and indexing partnerships
We are looking to partner with groups or societies with an interest in history and in making the State Archives Collection more accessible
15 Feb 2024