Resources

Deeds of gift: Guidelines for NSLA libraries

These guidelines aim to assist libraries in understanding the significance and benefits of the use of a Deed of Gift when accepting donations, and ensure that the Deed works in the best interests of the goals of libraries, and considers the needs of potential donors of material.

Public libraries statistics survey 2020-21

PDF version of the 202-21 annual public libraries statistics survey questions.

Position statement: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections and services in NSLA libraries

NSLA libraries are committed to working in accordance with nationally and internationally recognised protocols to ensure that member libraries provide culturally safe public spaces for all First Nations peoples, whether they are visitors or staff.

Webinar: Email archives

Taking email into an archive or collection presents challenges and will require new skills and solutions if we are to retain personal correspondence for future research. Co-presented with CAUL.

Position statement: Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

NSLA member libraries acknowledge their collective, individual and moral responsibilities to ensure that management and access to First Nations collection materials is culturally informed and respectful, including recognition and protection of the ongoing, communal nature of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights.
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