Library Hack

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Remix Au/NZ library collections & data

Libraryhack is an initiative of the National, State and Territory libraries of Australia and New Zealand where developers, artists, and digital content creators will be invited to re-mix and repurpose library collections and data.

It is built on the model of the Government 2.0 Taskforce competition Mashup Australia [http://mashupaustralia.org]. Libraryhack will make unique library collections and datasets freely available for re-mixing and re-purposing by anyone – a library ‘hackfest’. A competition with a range of categories will encourage participation.

Each of the participating libraries will make content available and host ‘hack’ events to encourage and support creation of new content. Events will include opportunities to ‘create content, mashups and apps’ the support of experts, at a later date showcase the results of the Libraryhack. Forums encouraging public discussions about open data and digital content creation will form part of the Libraryhack activities.

A national marketing campaign will be coordinated to support Libraryhack.