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ALIA/ASLA Policy Advisory Group


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The ALIA and school libraries page at http://www.alia.org.au/schoollibraries/ is a focus for ALIA's advocacy, policies and services for school libraries and teacher librarians.

Keep up-to-date on all ALIA's advocacy and lobbying activities by visiting http://www.alia.org.au/advocacy/.

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.

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