The Briefing highlights the initiatives and projects that the Library is involved in to achieve its outcomes. It also discusses the issues and challenges facing the Library in the 21st century.

Download the Briefing for the incoming Minister (October 2005)

Contents of the Briefing

Introduction

The Benefits Of A National Library To New Zealanders

Strategic Developments And Major Projects

National Library Interaction With The Wider Public Sector

Next Generation National Library

Twenty-First Century Challenges For The National Library

The National Library Of New Zealand

Purpose Of The National Library

National Library Clients

National Library Services

Digital Products And Services

National Library Collections

National Library Structure And Operations

Appendix One - Statutory Advisory Bodies

Appendix Two - Internal Advisory Body: Komiti Māori

Appendix Three - Friends Of The Library

Appendix Four - Collections Management Policies

Appendix Five - Work Plan for 2005-2008

Appendix Six - Organisational Chart

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