The Digital Directorate at State Library Victoria has been running Code Club for the past 18 months. Open to all library staff, the club aims to improve digital literacy, provide hands-on experience with GLAM-sector relevant technologies, and demystify emerging technology.

Code Club has evolved from monthly meetups focused on learning basic coding to its current offerings:

• Weekly Code study groups for beginner-level coders

• Standalone workshops, every 6-8 weeks that focus on specific technologies

• A community of practice for staff who use coding in their work

Code Club also provides a space for discussing and developing proof-of-concept projects, and helping staff explore how digital technologies can be applied to their roles.

The club's biggest success has been its cross-departmental appeal, breaking down silos and fostering experimentation and discussion around relevant, emerging technologies.

Sotirios Alpanis, State Library Victoria: Sotirios brings over a decade of experience in the GLAM sector, having contributed to digitising millions of pages of archive material at the British Library, developing digital experiences at Cogapp, and most recently driving digital innovation at State Library Victoria. He is passionate about exploring thoughtful, interactive, and impactful applications of emerging technologies that enhance the understanding of GLAM collections, improve the work experiences of colleagues, and engage new and underrepresented audiences.