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Libraries across Australia are focused on improving services for people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, whether they live in cities, towns or remote communities.
 
This document has examples of initiatives that are already underway, while highlighting opportunities for further improvement. It shows that libraries are maximising the use of their facilities, developing thoughtful programs, taking a more respectful approach to collections and expanding professional development opportunities for library and information professionals.
 

This document summarises how people who work in the library and information field want Australian Governments to engage with library and information services during their term of office. Throughout the political process, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) will be lobbying for The Library and Information Agenda – four themes and 10 items which we believe are essential for promoting literacy, enabling citizens to be well-informed, supporting socially inclusive communities and contributing to the success of Australia as a knowledge-based economy.

In late 2009, Health Libraries Australia (HLA) received a small grant to undertake a national research project to determine the future requirements for health librarians in the workforce in Australia and develop a structured, modular education framework (post-graduate qualification and continuing professional development structure) to meet these requirements.
 

The ALIA Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA) is the peak body for public libraries in Australia. Our committee comprises the chair of every state-based public library association, a senior representative from the ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmanian library services, and expert members. We represent 94% of all the 1500 public libraries across Australia through membership subscription.

The 2019-2022 ALIA Australian Public Library Alliance National strategy and action plan builds on the previous plan for 2015-2018 and the national vision and framework for Australian public libraries 2010-2015 within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
 
Strategic priorities and actions for the next three years are: 
 
1. National public library collaboration and advocacy
2. Supporting literacy and lifelong learning
3. Informed and connected citizens
4. Digital inclusion
5. Personal development and wellbeing

Regional teleconference attendees' submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

ALIA Western Australia submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

ALIA Victoria submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

ALIA South Australia submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.

ALIA Queensland submission in response to the 2013 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) discussion paper Library and information services: the future of the profession - themes and scenarios 2025.