Libraries Australia Review& the

Libraries Australia Search Redevelopment

Resource Sharing into the future

2005“Libraries have continually been at the forefront of

technology to improve the way people find the information they need.

“The beauty of Libraries Australia is that it uses a very simple search mechanism to find the item the person requires. Once found, the item can be borrowed, copied or purchased.”

- Jan Fullerton, 2005

The more things change…

Globalisation, the cloud, crowdsourced data…

Trove – a resource for all Australians

The digital deluge

Changing market forces & roles

Rights management

Mobile delivery

Libraries Australia Search Redevelopment

• Improve the technology underpinning Libraries Australia search

• Among others includes Products, Record Export Service, Z39.50 services

• Scheduled for 2012-13 financial year

Libraries Australia Review• Look at current practices, and future trends• Look at what we can do better, new things to

do• Inform the service redevelopment• Inform our long-term planning

What will it entail?• Interviews with some library sector leaders• A survey of all Libraries Australia subscribers• A survey of library suppliers and vendors• Workflow observations• Data analysis & environmental scan

…the more they stay the same

• Sharing data & resources• Supporting libraries & librarians• Facilitating excellent service to the public

COLLABORATION

Key Points• The Libraries Australia Search module will be replaced in the

2012-13 financial year• The Libraries Australia Review will ensure Libraries Australia

meets your needs into the future• The Library is seeking your ideas & input into the review

Alison Dellitadellit@nla.gov.au(02) 6262 1098