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This page is the agenda for the next meeting of the [[about_this_working_group_readers_advisory|Reader's Advisory Working Group]]. It will be updated after each meeting so that this page continues to be re-used. Any timings indicated are a rough guide for planning purposes only.

Note all discussions to include non-fiction, across ages, old and new authors as well as making sure inclusive and representative.

You can see [[minutes_readers_advisory|minutes from earlier meetings here]].
Notices about upcoming meetings, seminars and other business are sent via the State Library NSW PLN and Reference group lists. All NSW public library staff are welcome to [[https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/connect-network/email-lists | subscribe to these email lists]].  

If possible please have a webcam and microphone

27 May 2026 10.00 - 12.00
Come along and discuss ideas from the 2026 readers' advisory seminar.


  *  [[https://sl-nsw-gov-au.zoom.us/meeting/register/GUPPPCIjTUOkCD0o4x0WZQ |Register in advance for this meeting here]]


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Chair: Aaron 

Minutes: tbc\\

Join us Wednesday, 27 May 2026 10:00am-12:00pm to discuss key takeaways from the seminar and explore how these ideas are being implemented—or are planned to be implemented—across our libraries.\\

Note this is a draft agenda, things might change.\\

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**10.00** - Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country\\

**10.05** - what ideas did you take back from the seminar (chat or voice)\\
focus on morning session, Home Library services, Allison Tait podcast, Marisa Bottaro, Damian Almeida, Gale databases, NSW Literary Awards. \\

**10.45** - what ideas did you take back from the seminar (chat or voice)\\
focus on the middle session, Sci-fi presentation by Gabby Cundy and Greg Coustas, 5 min talks and Sophie Green.\\

**11.00** - 5 minutes break - stand and stretch/tea or coffee\\

**11.20** - what ideas did you take back from the seminar (chat or voice)\\
focus on the afternoon session, Victoria Murray, Lauren Watkins, BehaviourWorks Australia and Australia Reads\\

**12.00** Points of communication\\