History page 5

In December 1985 the State Library proposed to pay a “fee for service” based on work done for them by QTSH, amendments to the Constitution were made to make provision for fundraising, and for paid employees. Library Grants and Grants from Special Education ensured that adequate funds would be available. This meant that QTSH could appoint an administrator for 10 hours per week from 24 February 1986. This role involved creating a catalogue of available audio books distributed to libraries. A cost recovery of $3.50 per cassette was requested. Some narrators had backgrounds in the theatre and radio broadcasting. In 1988 and 1990 Graham Webster’s reading of “Special Dynamic” and John Rowell’s reading of “Polar Star” were short listed for the National Audio Book-of-the-Year Awards.