Category: News

Update: Scoping the implementation of Official RDA

This week, NSLA concludes its three-month project to scope the implementation of Official RDA for the library and information sector in Australia. During the past three months, Project Officer Melissa Parent (Senior Librarian, Metadata, State Library Victoria) has consulted with

Libraries and their Intersection with Indigenous Knowledges

In recent years, our galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) sectors have made significant progress around protocols and priorities related to Indigenous knowledges. Still, there is significantly more work to do. The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Council

Happy birthday, NED!

On Friday, 16 August 2024, Australia’s national, state and territory libraries are celebrating five years since the official launch of the National edeposit service (NED). This innovative and collaborative service collects, preserves, and provides nationwide access to the national collection

Board meeting update

The NSLA Board met last week over two days of online meetings. This provided a forum for Board Directors to review the progress of ongoing work across the NSLA program, and to begin discussions and set directions for future work that will continue NSLA’s mission to advance Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand’s national, state and territory libraries and to drive positive, respectful change for the benefit of Australians and New Zealanders.

Meet the new Chair of NSLA

After the recent NSLA Board meeting, we asked incoming Chair, Rachel Esson, about her long relationship with NSLA and her thoughts on the upcoming two-year term.

Transition to Official RDA

NSLA, AIATSIS, ALIA ACORD, CAUL and CAVAL announce the beginning of a project to scope collaborative solutions to the implementation of Official RDA in the Australian library context.

NSLA Learning Network Meets in Canberra

The NSLA Learning Network met in Canberra recently, hosted by the National Library of Australia (NLA). This meeting brought together staff from across the national, state, and territory libraries of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The NSLA Learning Network has