Empowering citizens and readers
Transforming discovery and access
Strengthening the alliance and ecosystem
Empowering citizens and readers
Empowering citizens and readers
> Our vision:
National and state libraries are vital and resilient memory institutions and the pillars of cohesive democracies. Our economic and social contribution, and our role in building reading cultures, empowers informed participation in society and ensures equitable access to knowledge.
> How we will get there:
- activate library collections as civic infrastructure to spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and encourage informed and respectful dialogue and discourse
- synthesise strategies and align efforts and resources across our alliance and with key partners to enhance the visibility and benefits of reading, amplifying the role and reach of all libraries in increasing rates of reading participation
Projects and initiatives
Name of First Project, 2026-27
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Name of Second Project, 2026-28
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Name of Third Project, 2027-29
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Topics
reading
collections
democracy
civic engagement
Transforming discovery and access
Transforming discovery and access
> Our vision:
We lead in innovation and user experience by actively exploring and experimenting to ensure that libraries and trusted knowledge remain central to intellectual inquiry amid an increasingly complex information ecosystem.
> How we will get there:
- Test, learn and experiment with AI and other technologies to unlock new value from our memory collections for current and new library users
- Mature our approach to rights management, balancing new opportunities for access, innovation and knowledge creation and upholding the rights of creators
Projects and initiatives
Name of First Project, 2026-27
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Name of Second Project, 2026-28
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Name of Third Project, 2027-29
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Topics
AI
digital collections
rights management
innovation
Strengthening the alliance and ecosystem
Strengthening the alliance and ecosystem
> Our vision:
Our collective expertise, influence, and scale drives equitable outcomes for our members and their communities. We will champion our libraries’ unique value, advocate on behalf of our sector, and foster a new generation of diverse, confident leaders who reflect the communities we serve.
> How we will get there:
- Improve our collection of data, research, statistics and impact case studies
- Utilise our collective influence, research and data for advocacy
- Continued exploration opportunities for shared resources, tenancy, storage, and other vendor agreements
- Build relationships with partners and stakeholders aligned with a strong knowledge ecosystem
- Grow capability, recognise contribution and develop leaders across our sector
Projects and initiatives
Name of First Project, 2026-27
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Name of Second Project, 2026-28
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Name of Third Project, 2027-29
Leads: State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Queensland, State Library of Western Australia
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Topics
advocacy
leadership
partnerships
data and research
shared resources
