2019 ALIA federal election agenda

The 2019 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) library and information agenda was created after consultation with ALIA Members and states our goals for the next federal government.
 
POLICY

1. Improved access to data and scholarly information through the development and trial of open access models for government-funded research
2. Halt to government library closures and greater recognition of the role of library and information professionals in evidence-based decision-making
3. Greater recognition of the important part libraries play in literacy and learning for all ages
4. Continued recognition of the important part libraries play in digital inclusion
5. A national early literacy strategy
6. Support for the long-term success of the Australian book industry
7. Quality library services for tertiary students enrolled in universities, TAFEs and private Registered Training Organisations (RTO)
8. Qualified library staff employed in every school library
9. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

 
LEGISLATION

 10. Further copyright law reform
 11. Accreditation of higher education and VET courses by professional bodies

 
FUNDING

12. Further investment in digital access to cultural collections and digital infrastructure
13. Funding for library buildings as a vital element of Australia’s knowledge infrastructure
14. Funding for the delivery of egovernment services through public libraries