Vision and Priorities 2008-09

National & State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) represents the National, State and Territory Libraries of Australia and New Zealand.

Vision

In December 2007, NSLA agreed on a new vision to underpin the Re-imagining Library Services Strategic Plan:

In collaboration, the National, State and Territory Libraries of Australia and New Zealand will become leaders in empowering people to create, discover, use and transform our collections, content and global information resources.

Priorities

NSLA's priorities for 2008-09 are:

Priority 1

To strengthen the information infrastructure and improve access to information services.

Strategies:

1. Deliver NSLA's vision through collaborative commitment and implementation of the Re-imagining Library Services Strategic Plan
2. Improve library services for indigenous people through support of the National Policy Framework for Indigenous Library Services
3. Participate in workforce planning and library education initiatives

Priority 2

To provide a single voice for member libraries — to governments, to the cultural and education sectors, and to other relevant bodies.

Strategies:

1. Demonstrate the value of libraries in the economic, cultural, social and intellectual life of Australia and New Zealand
2. Participate in cross-sectoral collaboration and partnerships
3. Articulate the strategic directions for libraries
4. Represent members in matters of public interest