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Australia’s Public Libraries: An agreed roadmap for the future.
Jan RichardsChair, Australian Public Libraries Alliance
Australia’s Public Libraries:
• 1,505 public libraries across the country including mobile libraries
• Services are funded by local and state or territory governments
• The provide for good citizenship and provide resources and support for self education, literacy and life-long learning in communities
• All provide internet access and most provide wi-fi
India & Australia:
• Two ancient lands• Among the worlds largest countries
(India 3.5 million sq km; Australia 5.5 million sq km)
• Both former British colonies• Celebrate our national day on 26
January
Public Library Futures
• In 2013, we set out to investigate the big questions about our future.
• How will libraries remain relevant for users?
• events held all around Australia.• able to identify 12 themes and develop
actions that will support positive outcomes for public libraries
Reading, a national pastime
• 2012 National Year of Reading• Successor organisation love2read
delivers a range of national reading programs
• New reading in digital age• Reading for wellbeing
Everyone a member
• 44% of the population a library member• Library membership card at birth • Early childhood literacy strategy • ‘One card’ initiatives being introduced
Connected Communities
• Importance of digital literacy in support of Lyon Declaration
• eSmart libraries/tech savvy seniors purpose built systems to provide the skills to be smart, safe and responsible when using technology
• Exploration and discovery through learning and maker spaces