The National Library of Australia’s online treasure chest of cultural and historical wonders, Trove, has launched a new design and improved search options providing easier access to its contents.
Director-General of the Library, Marie-Louise Ayres said the research portal brought together voices and stories from every corner of the country and provided free access to its resources.
“With a new design and improved search options the updated Trove provides easier access to knowledge for everyone,” Dr Ayres said.
“The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought the way we access information into sharp focus,” she said.
“Trove has proven to be invaluable to its visitors now more than ever, providing trusted information and welcome diversion during a moment in history when it’s never been more important to have insights and discovery at your fingertips.”
Dr Ayres said the new stage of Trove was the culmination of a four-year modernisation and digitisation project led by the National Library and supported with $16 million over four years by the Australian Government.
“Millions of pages of content have also been added to Trove as part of this project,” she said.
“Created in consultation with over 3,000 Australians, the new-look Trove is accessible and user-friendly, featuring a modern and intuitive design that makes it easier to explore, find and share stories about Australia.”
She said new measures had been taken to improve the cultural safety of Trove for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The new-look Trove can be accessed at this PS News link.
