The response of public libraries in Australia to the COVID 19 pandemic [slides]
Research Review Seminar Series: Australian public libraries respond to COVID-19, 16 November, 12pm via Zoom.
Research Review Seminar Series: Australian public libraries respond to COVID-19, 16 November, 12pm via Zoom.
On 24th March 2020 the Prime Minister of Australia declared the immediate closure of libraries across the country as part of the national attempt to slow the rate of COVID-19 infections. This meant over 1,600 public library service points across the country in urban, regional and remote locations, were no longer able to offer services on their premises.
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) statement on the right of all library users to access information, materials, content and services.
Libraries and information services proactively promote and facilitate responsible access to quality networked information for all, including children and young people. They enable library users to learn to use the internet and electronic information efficiently and effectively.
10th ALIA Top End Symposium, 12-13 October 2018 Darwin: Enabling universal literacies in the digital age
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the session on identity and access management services.
The Australian Libraries Copyright Committee (ALCC) welcomes current changes to the Bill as an initial step in improving Australia's safe harbour arrangements, but encourage further amendments to ensure that all local online service providers have the same legal certainty. The amendments proposed will provide significant benefits to Australia's library and archive community.
ALIA Report produced for the Australian Government consultation entitled Digital Economy Opening the Conversation, November 2017
National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead.
National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead.
This report accompanied a conference paper presented at the ALIA National 2016 Conference relating to the introduction of eGov, following an Australian Government committment to providing online services for all high volume federal services by 2017.
The report defines eGovernment, the role of public libraries in facilitating access to eGovernment information, and promotes use of the eGov Ready Library Toolkit to assist public libraries in supporting their community.