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This intriguing little booklet, published in 1924 is part of the Melbourne Ward collection in the Australian Museum Research Library.

What have we been up to on Facebook and Twitter? Online Producer Michael Hugill cuts out the stats and pastes in the more interesting social media stories (in a picture book format no less).

While browsing the uncatalogued material left to the Australian Museum Research Library by naturalist Mel Ward, a scrappy, dirty little volume came to light...

What is the Internet of Things and what does it mean for museums?

Sometimes, items in a specialist library collection might seem to veer a little off-topic...

The latest research from Google throws up some surprises ... and some exciting opportunities! 

The mid nineteenth century was a fascinating time when science and religion were of equal, and not always conflicting, importance in explaining the wonders of the world.

Charles Ledgers' 19th century vision for an expansive alpaca wool industry was a long time coming.

Sydney Water Streamwatch program is moving to the Australian Museum.

Sometimes the most ordinary-looking books house hidden treasures.

Continuing on the mobile musing path, when should you build a mobile website and when a mobile app?

It seems like only yesterday that we were diving on the sides of volcanos in the Kermadec Islands.  It was certainly a fantastic trip.

The Australian Museum holds special memories for all of us, but for Vicki and her new fiancé Dee-J, their memories will forever be just that little bit more special...

How do you promote and market apps to potential users, while engaging them before, during and after a physical visit?

What's the process when user-testing mobile apps (or any other digital product)?