1. Libraries Australia Review & the Libraries Australia Search Redevelopment Resource Sharing into the future

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. …the more they stay the same Sharing data & resources Supporting libraries & librarians Facilitating excellent service to the public

8. 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 Dellit adellit@nla.gov.au (02) 6262 1098