lisa dempsterArchives for changeI was at the National Young Writers Festival in Newcastle on the weekend and got to enjoy a brilliant conversation between librarians…Oct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
lisa dempsterBeyond books — the cultural life of librariesIf you think you know your local library — shhhhh-ing librarians, overdue fines and dusty shelves, perhaps? — think again. Over the last…Sep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021
lisa dempsterUndertaking Inclusive Employment at a Public LibraryIn 2019, the Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) Shared Leadership Program produced a report called Who do we think we are? Understanding…Sep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021
lisa dempsterIso life is lifeWFH = so many Microsoft Teams meetings, so little time.Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
lisa dempsterDancing through the pandemicThis week marks the first full week of working from home for me. The work side has been productive, if a bit chaotic as we try to…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
lisa dempsterPeople power: a new approach to marketing the libraryIn January of this year, Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL) introduced a new Marketing Strategy with a bold vision: to tell the story of…Dec 17, 2019Dec 17, 2019
lisa dempsterAre public libraries really equitable?I was drawn to work in public libraries in part because of their ideals of access, inclusivity and learning for all. In a world that is…Jun 16, 20191Jun 16, 20191
lisa dempsterTransform, connect & collaborate: 3 goals for being a successful cultural leaderThe culture industry is changing.Apr 29, 2019Apr 29, 2019
lisa dempsterWhat I learned in a year of working for a public libraryLast year was my first year working for a public library, and it has been quite a shift from the world of writer’s festivals that I…Jan 17, 20191Jan 17, 20191
lisa dempsterPutting Literary Audiences FirstIn the literary world, we regularly talk about writers, publishing, events and festivals, bookselling, critics and criticism, and the…Jan 15, 2019Jan 15, 2019