Queensland Parliament Librarian Denis O’Donovan (1836-1911) served as Queensland Parliamentary Librarian from 1874 to 1902. The collection of books, serials, and maps he acquired and catalogued during his tenure is now known as the O’Donovan Collection, which also includes items from the library’s inception in 1860. Born on 23 August 1836 in County Cork, Ireland, … Continue reading Denis O’Donovan: Legacy of Queensland’s Parliamentary Librarian