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Library tours

There are a number of Library tours available to suit a variety of tastes and budgets:

Bus Tours

Pre Conference Library Tour - Library Buildings and Architecture
Post Conference Library Tour - Libraries of Interest Southern Tour

Free Tours

Parliament House & Library
White Gloves Tour – State Library of WA
Walking Tours

Bus Tours

Pre Conference Library Bus Tour - Tuesday 19 September 2006 Library Buildings & Architecture (Preliminary Schedule)
Time: 9am to 3/3.30pm
Cost: $30.00 per person
Pick-up & return: PCEC
Stops include:

  • University of Western Australia Medical and Dental Library
  • Cambridge Public Library
  • Shenton College Library
  • Osborne Park Public Library
  • Clarkson Public Library
  • Mt Lawley Senior High School Library

Post Conference Library Bus Tour - Saturday 23 September 2006 Libraries of Interest Southern Tour (Preliminary Schedule)
Time: 9am to 5pm
Cost: $30.00 per person
Pick-up and return: PCEC via Fremantle
Stops include:

The tour will return via Fremantle where delegates have the option of being dropped off to wander and make their own way back to Perth. More information about the Libraries of Interest Southern Tour (includes photos)

Free Tours

Monday 18th September 2006
Parliament House & Library (No charge) – 9.30 a.m.
Tour Parliament House of Western Australia
Harvest Terrace, WEST PERTH WA 6005
Meet at front steps of Parliament House, 9.30 a.m. for tour start Morning tea provided
More information about the Parliamentary Library

Tuesday 19th September 2006
White Gloves Tour – State Library of WA .
Three one hour tours are available with a limit of 20 participants per tour. Refreshments provided at the conclusion of each tour:
10-11am - tour of the Research Collection of Children's Literature.
2-3pm & 3.30-4.30pm - A glimpse of treasures from the State Library's heritage and specials collections.
Meeting point: Ground floor reception desk
More information about the White Gloves Tour (includes photos)

Walking Tours: both Tuesday 19th September 2006
Enjoy a walk around the Business District and view the many business libraries in Perth.

Half Day Walking Tour (AM)
Includes libraries at BHP Billiton, Dept. of Premier and Cabinet, Woodside Energy, Worley Parsons (Engineering), Princess Margaret Hospital Medical Library and the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children: Child Health Library (new consumer health library service)
More information about the Half Day Walking Tour (AM)

Half Day Walking Tour (PM)
Includes libraries at Dept. of Premier and Cabinet, the Supreme Court, City of Perth, the State Library of WA, Australian Tax Office, Main Roads, Mercedes College, Royal Perth Hospital, Trinity College and the Dept of Health.
More information about the Half Day Walking Tour (PM)

 
 

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