Objects of ALIA

It became evident at the Icebreaker that few people remembered the exact wording of the objects of ALIA so, as a gentle reminder (and to fill out the last bit of white space in this issue!), the text of the objects is given below:

To promote the free flow of information and ideas in the interest of all Australians and a thriving culture, economy and democracy;
To promote and improve the services provided by all kinds of library and information agencies;
To ensure the high standard of personnel engaged in information provision and foster their professional interests and aspirations;
To represent the interests of members to governments, other organisations and the community; and
To encourage people to contribute to the improvement of library and information services through support and membership of the Association.

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