1. Victoria’s Virtual Library A Libraries Online Project supported by Multimedia Victoria

2. Victoria’s Virtual Library Background: Libraries Online Project Funded by Multimedia Victoria. Project Team Working from Vicnet in the State Library of Victoria. One of a suite of Vic. State Government programs aimed at developing Internet and ICT access in Victoria.

3. Victoria’s Virtual Library Aims: 1. Create a 24 hour library portal. 2. Consolidate existing online information resources. 3. Provide services not provided in other ways. 4. Add to existing levels of Info.Services in public libraries. 5.Research and develop online information services. 6. Create an online community of library users.

4. Victoria’s Virtual Library Components Stage 1 : Public Library Catalogues and Websites Online Information - Gulliver Hottopics & Open Road projects Online Reference -Ask a Question Library Infonet - Documents, Professional Info. & events Community Information _____________________________________________

5. Victoria’s Virtual Library Www.libraries.vic.gov.au Draft Site March -stage 1 Launch May Experimental Collaborative

6. Victoria’s Virtual Library Catalogue access. Cross searching. Liblink. Murraylink. Other possibilities.

7. Victoria’s Virtual Library Multilingual access. WWW more than English.

8. Victoria’s Virtual Library Current events. Collaborative. URLs selected and maintained by Public Librarians

9. Victoria’s Virtual Library Consortia. Statewide Quality. Skills, Service & Confidence

10. Victoria’s Virtual Library Future : Famous Victorians. Homework Help. Chat room events. FARQ database. Fun and a chance to experiment with what is possible. Feedback and ideas contact brendanf@vicnet.net.au