State Library of Queensland
The Commons on Flickr project
Collections & Digital Initiatives
Networking Event
QUT Art Museum
15 October 2009

Queensland memory: today for tomorrow
Objective: Increase visibility of SLQ online content
Earlier this year, the State Library of Queensland became
the is the 19th cultural institution to participate in The
Commons on Flickr, joining such organisations as the Library
of Congress, the State Library of NSW and the National
Galleries of Scotland.

http://www.flickr.com/commons

Increasing the visibility of SLQ online content
http://www.flickr.com/commons

The Commons on Flickr
The Picture Queensland images uploaded to The Commons
show a glimpse of Queensland life through the themes of early
Australian aviation, the Queensland house, famous visitors to
Queensland, sport and recreation and more.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/statelibraryqueensland/sets/

The Commons on Flickr
A few stats….
• 350 images
• 190 000 views
• Average 600-700 view per day
• Approx. half have comments and/or notes
• Approx. half have been called “favourites”

The Commons on Flickr
Increase in views after the uploading of Bathing beauties set

Engagement with Flickr community
Johannes Christian Brunnich with bicycle
John Oxley Library, Image no. 182233
Cane farmers reading newspapers, ca. 1929
John Oxley Library, Image no. 41505

Collaboration with other members of
Flickr Commons
Common Ground 2009 –
Event featuring a slideshow containing over 400 images
from cultural organisations which have images in The
Commons on Flickr and was curated (chosen) by Flickr
members. Hosted around the globe, by members of The
Commons.
Anzac Day image upload –
Australian and New Zealand members of The Commons
share photographs of the campaign in Gallipoli and
subsequent Anzac Day events on Flickr.

Beyond the Flickr community
Blogs that have used State Library images from The Commons
on Flickr:
Indicommons blog
Brave New World blog
The Literary Horse blog
Jason Parker-Burlingham's Journal

Thank you!
Kate McDonald
Outreach Librarian
State Library of Queensland
kate.mcdonald@slq.qld.gov.au