Corporate Publications
National Library Annual Report 2005/06
The 2005/06 Annual Report describes our work and achievements for the 2005/06 financial year, and presents the financial statements.
National Library Annual Report 2004/05
The 2004/05 Annual Report describes our work and achievements for the 2004/05 financial year, and presents the financial statements.
National Library Annual Report 2003/04
The 2003/04 Annual Report describes our work and achievements for the 2003/04 financial year, and presents the financial statements.
National Library Statement of Intent 2006/07
The 2006/07 Statement of Intent presents the decisions of the Minister Responsible for the National Library and the Chief Executive of the National Library on the strategic direction of the National Library and yearly forecast financial statements.
National Library Statement of Intent 2005/06
The 2005/06 Statement of Intent presents the decisions of the Minister Responsible for the National Library and the Chief Executive of the National Library on the strategic direction of the National Library and yearly forecast financial statements.
National Library Statement of Intent 2004/05
The 2004/05 Statement of Intent presents the decisions of the Minister Responsible for the National Library and the Chief Executive of the National Library on the strategic direction of the National Library and yearly forecast financial statements.
Briefing for the incoming Minister 2005
The Briefing for the incoming Minister provides the new Minister Responsible for the National Library with information about the Library’s role and activities.
National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Act 2003
The National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Act 2003 defines the role and responsibilities of the National Library and the National Librarian. The National Library of New Zealand Act 2003 replaced the National Library Act 1965. Reprint as at 21 April 2005.
National Library Requirement (Books and Periodicals) Notice 2004
The National Library Requirement (Books and Periodicals) Notice 2004 changed the legal deposit regulations that apply to books and periodicals.
National Library Requirement (Electronic Documents) Notice 2006
The National Library Requirement (Electronic Documents) Notice 2006 contains legal deposit regulations for electronic documents.
Copying price list - Alexander Turnbull Library collections
Price list for copies of items from the Alexander Turnbull Library collections, including photocopying and microfilm, aperture card and online resources printouts.
National Library Statement of Intent 2007/08
The 2007/08 Statement of Intent presents the decisions of the Minister Responsible for the National Library and the Chief Executive of the National Library on the strategic direction of the National Library and yearly forecast financial statements.
New Generation National Library Strategic Direction to 2017
This document outlines the National Library's strategic direction from 2007 to 2017, focusing on:
- our four strategic priorities
- our four customer-focused value propositions
- our key focus areas for 2007/08.
National Library Annual Report 2006/07
The 2006/07 Annual Report describes our work and achievements for the 2006/07 financial year, and presents the financial statements.
EEO policy statement
The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa wholeheartedly supports the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO).
Job Description: Chief Financial Officer
Job description for the role of Chief Financial Officer at the National Library of New Zealand.
School Services Annual Review 2008
The School Services Annual Review showcases some of National Library's School Services team's highlights from 2007.
Carbon Reduction Plan for the National Library of New Zealand
The National Library has completed a Carbon Reduction Plan for 2008/2009. The plan outlines how we intend to make reductions to our carbon emissions in areas such as transport, energy, and waste.
Emissions Inventory Report for the National Library of New Zealand
The National Library completed an Emissions Inventory Report in 2007. This report includes information such as our main emissions sources, and the reductions we have made.
Student perspectives on the Digital Future Summit: A Composite Report
In November 2007, the National Library sponsored three students to attend the Digital Future Summit. This is their response.
National Library of New Zealand Statement of Intent 2008-2011
The 2008-2011 Statement of Intent presents the decisions of the Minister Responsible for the National Library and the Chief Executive of the National Library on the strategic direction of the National Library and yearly forecast financial statements.
National Library Annual Report 2007/08
The 2007/08 Annual Report describes our work and achievements for the 2007/08 financial year, and presents the financial statements.
Briefing for the Minister Responsible for the National Library
The Briefing to the Incoming Minister (BIM), Dr Richard Worth, Minister Responsible for the National Library, highlights the initiatives and projects that the Library is involved in to achieve its outcomes.
The first two documents listed below are the BIM (in Word and PDF version). The second two documents are the Appendices to the BIM.
Memorandum of Understanding with the public libraries of New Zealand
The National Library of New Zealand has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the public libraries of New Zealand as represented by the Association of Public Library Managers and LIANZA. The MOU provides the framework for the parties to work together on matters of mutual interest to promote the development of public libraries in New Zealand.
Planned access to services and collections during the relocation period
This document describes planned access changes for collections and services through the National Library's relocation period.
National Library music services and collection discussion document
This discussion document outlines the results of a recent review of the National Library of New Zealand music services and collection and encourages users and interested parties to submit feedback. All submissions in response to this document are to be received no later than 24 April 2009.
Submit your feedback
Marilyn Baker
Executive Support
National Library of New Zealand
PO Box 1467
Wellington
or email music-review@natlib.govt.nz
Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library information and forms
School Services Annual Review 2009
The School Services Annual Review showcases some of National Library's School Services team's highlights from 2008.
New Zealand Poet Laureate nomination form
The National Library is calling for nominations for the 2009-2011 New Zealand Poet Laureate Award. Use this form to submit your nomination.
Nominations close on Friday 19 June 2009.
Backgrounder: New Zealand Poet Laureate award
Background information about the New Zealand Poet Laureate award, including information about selection criteria, responsibilities, eligibility and administration.
New Zealand Poet Laureate call for nominations letter
A letter from Penny Carnaby, Chief Executive/National Librarian, inviting nominations for the 2009-2011
New Zealand Poet Laureate Award.
National Library of New Zealand Statement of Intent 2009-12
The Statement of Intent presents the decisions of the Minister Responsible for the National Library and the Chief Executive of the National Library on the strategic direction and operating intentions of the National Library.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan 2009-10
Action plan on reducing greenhouse gas emissions around energy, transport, waste, the Wellington building redevelopment and the new Auckland office.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report 2007-08
The emissions profile reveals the largest single component of the overall footprint is electricity (44%) used in heating, cooling and to power appliances. This is followed by gas use (31%) for both heating and electricity generation, and then air travel, which at 19% is a significant contributor.
Travel plan
The Travel Plan is an important part of the National Library’s commitment to operating in a sustainable manner. The scope of the plan covers both the business and commuting activity of the whole organisation.
Annual Report 2008/09
The 2007/08 Annual Report describes our work and achievements for the 2008/09 financial year, and presents the financial statements.
Onsite collection access at a glance
This timeline illustrates the closure and opening dates for National Library and Alexander Turnbull Library collections, from 4 December 2009 to early 2012.
Cabinet Paper: Protecting New Zealand’s documentary heritage
The National Library building is no longer fit for purpose and is running out of storage space.
This paper, approved by Cabinet, sets out the problems that the building redevelopment will address, and outlines the different options that were analysed to address these problems.
We're moving
From 5pm on 3 December 2009, public access to some collections will move to alternative locations while the Library building is redeveloped. This flyer outlines information about the relocation and redevelopment including access to collections, locations, dates, questions and answers.
