Statement on libraries and literacies
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) believes that:
Literacy programs
ALIA Library
ALIA-APLA submission in response to the Australian Government Inquiry into Adult Literacy, March 2021
This submission from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Australian Public Library Australia (APLA) discusses how libraries bring lifelong learning to the people who need it most; support adult literacy in its many forms; and make the link between early literacy and family literacy.
ALIA submission to the Social Inclusion Board: Breaking the cycle of disadvantage, July 2010
This submission from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) outlines the ways public libraries help community members break the cycle of disadvantage through the provision of literacy support and free access to the internet and e-resources.
Submission in response to the revision of the Implementation Plan for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013-2023, February 2020
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is supportive of the proposed implementation plan’s structure, vision, foundations and focus areas. In summary:
Collaborating with children on country to improve literacy [slides]
Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the session on community literacy programs for indigenous children living on country.
Welcome to the library: supporting literacy development in adult learners [slides]
Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) accompanied the talk on the important role of public libraries in developing adult literacy skills in the community.
