The purpose of this agency plan is to show what information the Library proposes to publish under the IPS, how and to whom the information will be published, and how the Library will otherwise comply with IPS requirements.

The personal information which we collect and hold about you will only be used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the building, the collection and its occupants.

This section of the policy is arranged in sequence from comprehensive to selective, recognising that such a continuum is neither fully linear nor completely exclusive.

Overseas resources are selectively collected, reflecting the Library’s commitment to inform and enhance Australians’ understanding of their region and their place in the world.

The Library collects documentary resources relating to Australia and the Australian people so that the Australian community - now and in the future - can discover, learn and create new knowledge.

The Library develops its collections by building strong community connections, engaging with issues of contemporary significance and undertaking leadership activities, including innovating to address the impact of changing technologies on collecting and acquisition processes.

The Library’s Collection Development Policy defines the scope and nature of its collecting of Australian and overseas materials.

This policy aims to provide a statement of the Library’s current approach to digitisation. It covers all digitisation activities undertaken by Library staff as well as external providers under contract to the Library.

The National Library of Australia is included in the Commonwealth Heritage List.

This plan consists of two parts: Part 1: Disaster preparedness and prevention policy, and Part 2: Disaster actions