ALIA-ASLA Policy Advisory Group

Policy advice - Agreement 2007

The ALIA/ASLA Policy Advisory Group is to advise the ALIA Board of Directors and the ASLA National Council on:

• Submissions to governments and other bodies on matters relating to library and information practice within the school community. Submissions may be in response to a call for submissions or at the instigation of the ALIA/ASLA for lobbying or advocacy purposes;
• The development and review of policy statements or documents relating to library and information practice within the school community;
• Policy and practice matters of interest and concern for members. Such as matters that may be referred from or to the ALIA/ASLA governing bodies;
• Representation on appropriate bodies;
• Other matters as determined by the ALIA Board of Directors and the ASLA National Council;
• Mechanisms for collecting statistical data and research information on the sector;
• Articulating and promoting the role of library and information services and staff within the school community;
• Adhere to the relevant ALIA and ASLA guidelines.