Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up

The Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up is an interactive information display available to all NSW public libraries. The aim of the pop-up is to provide up-to-date and accessible information about drugs and alcohol and identify support networks and agencies within the local community.

This installation replaces the Drug & Alcohol Info Hub and Mini Hub programs, which were very successful in delivering programs, events and information around alcohol and other drugs to communities across NSW.

The pop-up is colourful, lightweight and portable, making it ideal for travelling between library branches as part of mobile libraries, community fairs and other community outreach events.

Incorporated into the Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up program is the Drug Fact Finder, an interactive tablet-based display.  

Pop-Up display

Libraries hosting the Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up will receive:

• an iPad stand plus an iPad loaded with the Drug Fact Finder - this stand is powered, and an extension cord and iPad plug are supplied
• a pull-up Drug Info banner
• a standard drinks educational pouring and display kit
• a Know Your Limits beer goggle kit
• a Big Night Out board game
• the Drug Info activity booklet

The Drug Fact Finder

The Drug Fact Finder is a tablet-based display which provides an interactive component to the Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up.

The Drug Fact Finder features:

• colourful images
• facts about 16 different drugs
• quiz questions
• QR-code links to more detailed information on the Drug Info website.

Public libraries do not have to wait until they are hosting the Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up. The Drug Fact Finder can be displayed in the library at any time. Simply set up an iPad in a display stand and set up some Drug Info signage with the Drug Info collection and some promotional resources. The Drug Fact Finder is at the following URL:

https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/drugfactfinder/

NOTE: For best results the Drug Fact Finder should be displayed via the Kiosk Pro application which is included on the home screen of iPads supplied with the Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up. Libraries displaying the Drug Fact Finder on their own devices should contact the Drug Info team for further guidance.

Program outline

During the display period the host library is required to display the interactive stands in their library and run a minimum of two events or activities in their community. As the Pop-Up is portable, libraries may choose to take it for display at different branches of the library service, or at outreach events. Some ideas for promotion outside the library include:

• mobile libraries and library vans
• a library stall at community fairs and festivals
• visits to schools and external youth events.

The Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up program is based on the existing Know Your Standards and Know Your Drug Facts programs for public libraries. 

Preparing to host

There are a number of ways to get the most out of the Drug and Alcohol Info Pop-Up. Before hosting:

• Check your library’s stock of Drug Info promotional material. For more information and the online order form, see our promotional material page.
• Contact your local Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) to let them know. Drug Info encourages public libraries to work with local CDATs to improve community awareness of drug and alcohol issues. See our Community Drug Action Teams page for more information.

Reporting and evaluation 

The Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up is an evaluated program and host libraries are asked to complete an evaluation at the end of the display period hub installation using an online form. 

Getting involved

Would your library like to host the Drug & Alcohol Info Pop-Up? Contact the Drug Info team for more information.