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Libraries Tasmania headquarters in Hobart

Libraries Tasmania is an initiative of the Tasmanian Department of Education. It was opened by the former Tasmanian Premier, David Bartlett in 2009 to bring together the services of the State Library of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office (TAHO), LearnXpress (formerly Adult Education Tasmania) and online access centres (public access internet and computer facilities). LINC Tasmania facilities receive over 3,500,000 in person visits per year.[1]

Libraries Tasmania provides a number of services to the Tasmanian community including:

  • Public library services and facilities
  • Research resources and support
  • LearnXpress / Adult Education courses
  • Adult literacy skills support
  • Access to historical, archival and contemporary information about Tasmania’s Heritage
  • Access to Tasmanian Government records and resources

Locations

Urban Libraries are located in:

Lending library facilities are located in Urban Libraries (in the larger towns) and 39 smaller branch libraries in regional and rural centres.[2]

References

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