National Library re-signs MOU with public libraries of New Zealand
The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, has re-signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the public libraries of New Zealand, as represented by the Association of Public Library Managers (APLM), and the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA).
The Memorandum was first signed in September 2004. Since then the parties have published Public libraries of New Zealand: a strategic framework 2006 to 2016, held an inaugural Public Libraries Summit, and collaborated in the rollout of the Aotearoa People's Network.
The re-signing provides a formal expression of the commitment of the National Library to working with public libraries to achieve mutual goals.
In accordance with the Memorandum, the National Library will continue to provide guidance and leadership in common e-solutions, national frameworks and standards-based architecture that advance and benefit public libraries.
"The Memorandum reaffirms the National Library's commitment to working in close partnership with public libraries to the benefit of all our customers and which is all the more important given the very challenging economic climate we currently operate in," says Penny Carnaby, National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library.
LIANZA President Glen Walker says: "LIANZA is very pleased to be working with the National Library of New Zealand and the Association of Public Library Managers to form one unified voice for public libraries. Together we represent all of the public libraries in New Zealand and bring a commitment to exploring ways of collaborating, promoting the interests of public libraries and their customers and working together on projects for the benefit of all public Libraries in New Zealand Aotearoa."
Sue Scott, the Chair of the Association of Public Library Managers Inc. says, "This Memorandum is an affirmation of a partnership committed to fostering a flourishing public library sector that the citizens of today and tomorrow can rightfully expect across all of New Zealand."
