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Human Bones Under the Public Library
Articles, Lost Christchurch
A large collection of human bones were uncovered on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Hereford Street during the 1850s. They belonged to the early Waitaha inhabitants (1000 – 1500 AD) who h…
Christchurch Press Infographic: 7 November 2012 (2)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A graphic showing the costs of proposed new libraries.
Libraries supporting the rebuild of Christchurch
Research papers, Lincoln University
Increasingly, economic, political and human crises, along with natural disasters, constitute a recurrent reality around the world. The effect of large-scale disaster and economic disruption are being felt far and wide and impacting libraries in diverse ways. Libraries are casualties of natural disasters, from earthquakes to hurricanes, as well as civil unrest and wars. Sudden cuts in library budgets have resulted in severe staff reductions, privatization and even closures. The presenters share their experiences about how they have prepared for or coped with profound change.
St. Albans Library
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The community centre in my old neighbourhood. Now it's an empty lot.
St. Albans Library
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The community centre in my old neighbourhood. Now it's an empty lot.
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 40-41: Temporary City Lib…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 40-41 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Temporary City Libraries'. Photo: Tim Church. With permission: Christchurch City Council.
The future of libraries
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As Wellington debates the future of its earthquake-damaged central library, and Christchurch enjoys its new high tech one, it's the perfect time to really think about libraries of the future.
Christchurch’s new $92m library opens to much fanfare
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch’s new $92m central city library opened today – replacing the former library which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. But as Logan Church discovers, with sewing suites, a TV wall and a music studio, this library is home to more than rows and rows of books.
Woolston Library - Demolished Today! (1 July 2011)
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Woolston Community Library, 1871-2011, was one of the earliest suburban libraries to open in Christchurch. Almost from the beginning, the library’s committees have fought a never-ending battle against failing finances, falling membership, unsuitable and disintegrating buildings, and threats of closure from the City Council, but somehow, the volu...
Info Gap Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a meeting being held in the Central Library Peterborough.
The Cabman’s Last Stand and the Triumph of the Taxi
Articles, Lost Christchurch
Cobb & Co, Corner of Cashel and High Streets c. 1880. Source: Christchurch City Libraries Photo Collection 22, Img 00803, Private Collection For as far back as 1856, when the first hansom cab p…
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:06 16:05:21
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Lincoln University library books. Extensive damage to books".
Register Record for the former Canterbury Public Library, 1870s section, 1…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Register Record for the former Canterbury Public Library, 1870s section, 109 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
Building Record Form for the former Canterbury Public Library, 1870s secti…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Building Record Form for the former Canterbury Public Library, 1870s section, 109 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
Register Record for former Canterbury Public Library, 1900s and 1920s sect…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Register Record for former Canterbury Public Library, 1900s and 1920s section, 109 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
Building Record Form for former Canterbury Public Library, 1900s and 1920s…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Building Record Form for former Canterbury Public Library, 1900s and 1920s section, 109 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
20130130_1837_1D3-40 Forsythe Barr
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Verandah roof of former Central Library on left. Rubble is from the former Farmers building and carpark.
UC CEISMIC Virtual Heritage Project: Christchurch Lost and Found
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
Slides from the presentation by Jill Durney (MacMillan Brown Library) on "UC CEISMIC Virtual Heritage Project: Christchurch Lost and Found".
Christchurch Press Infographic: 2 November 2012 (1)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An infographic showing estimated repair costs for major Christchurch City Council facilities.
Engaging Citizens - Address by David Ayers
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of an address by David Ayers, Mayor of Waimakariri District, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. The talk is about providing opportunities for input and feedback.
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Book Worms "Lib-barely"
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
St Martins Library Taken several days after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" when thinking about the loss of lives when the quake hit.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 573
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage to the Library Chambers (former Christchurch Public Library) where cracks are clearly visible on the brick walls. The footpath around the building has been cordoned off.
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:09 16:27:28
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Canterbury University. Steven Joyce Tertiary Education Minister's visit to Central Library. Earthquake damage to books and shelves".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:09 16:26:40
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Canterbury University. Steven Joyce Tertiary Education Minister's visit to Central Library. Earthquake damage to books and shelves".
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 268-269: CCC Temporary St…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 268-269 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'CCC Temporary Street Furniture'. Photos with permission: F3 Design
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:09 16:26:05
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Canterbury University. Steven Joyce Tertiary Education Minister's visit to Central Library. Earthquake damage to books, shelves and ceiling".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:06 16:07:46
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Lincoln University library books. Extensive damage to books. Roger Field, Vice Chancellor examines some of the damaged books".
Arts with Courtney Johnston
Audio, Radio New Zealand
How Christchurch museums, galleries and libraries which store many of NZ's treasures have fared after the earthquake.
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:09 16:33:08
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Canterbury University. Steven Joyce Tertiary Education Minister's visit to Central Library. Earthquake damage to computers and shelves and ceiling".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:09 16:33:50
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Canterbury University. Steven Joyce Tertiary Education Minister's visit to Central Library. Earthquake damage to computers and shelves and ceiling".