Get involved
Become a free member and visit both libraries any time you like, or become a Friend, Volunteer or Donor – and help us to keep bringing great stories to the Albury community.
There are a number of ways you can support the LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library.
AlburyCity Museum and Social History Acquisition and De-accessions Committee
The AlburyCity Museum and Social History Acquisition and De-accessions Committee is a volunteer committee designed to ensure and objective and professional approach to the management of the Museum & Social History Collection.
The role of the Committee is to ensure an objective and professional approach to museum collection management.
Further information: AlburyCity Museum and Social History Acquisition and De-accessions Committee Guidelines [63.54 KB | PDF]
Nominations for vacant committee positions are opened each year in May / June, on the Have Your Say webpage. All nominees will be notified of the outcome in July.
Committee terms are three years.
Come together at the library
We welcome applications from tertiary students who wish to complete an internship placement with us. There are a range of project areas available including exhibition development and collection management.
Please contact us to discuss further:
Albury LibraryMuseum
Museum & Social History Team
Phone: 02 6023 8333
Email: librarymuseum@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Note: students wishing to complete project work without the sponsorship of their educational institution should apply as volunteers (see above).
Volunteer with us and expand your network! You'll meet other community members, artists, and cultural professionals while gaining deep insight into our amazing programs, exhibitions, events, and collections. We ensure all volunteers receive comprehensive training and support.
Volunteers assist at the LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library in the following areas:
- Museum and Social History Collection and Research
- Libraries Collection and information Services
- Exhibition attendant
- Learning and Outreach
- Home Library Service
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the LibraryMuseum on 02 6023 8333 to discuss further.
We are always interested in donations that help us preserve our sense of history for current and future generations.
Our collection would not be what it is without the generosity of donors. With their help we are able to preserve objects of significance for the benefit of the wider community. Potential donations are considered in the context of the AlburyCity Museum and Social History Collection Policy, existing collection holdings, provenance, conservation requirements and storage constraints.
To discuss making a donation contact:
Albury LibraryMuseum
Museum & Social History Team
Phone: 02 6023 8333
Email:librarymuseum@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
- provides support in evaluating potential acquisitions to the museum collection, over the value of $500, against the criteria in the AlburyCity Museum and Social History Collection Policy and recommend acquisition or rejection.
- assesses the information provided to support de-accessioning of items from the Museum and Social History Collection and make informed recommendations.
- meets quarterly at Albury LibraryMuseum.
- Academia (cultural/heritage affiliation)
- Albury & District Historical Society
- Museum sector professionals
- General community members with an interest in social history and heritage
- First Nations community members.
- Experience in the museum, cultural heritage or archive sector either in a voluntary or professional capacity
- Demonstrated skills to assess potential acquisitions against criteria
- Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of AlburyCity’s and/or other Museum and Social History collections.