National Digital Heritage Archive
The National Library has developed a digital archive and digital preservation management solution, the NDHA, to ensure the ongoing collection, preservation and accessibility of its digital heritage collections.
Building redevelopment
A major redevelopment of the National Library building in Wellington was announced in May 2008. Work on the building is expected to start in 2009 and be completed in 2011.
Building Redevelopment
The National Library has announced an extensive building redevelopment in Wellington. Work on the building is expected to start towards the end of 2009 and be completed by late 2011.
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Digital Copying Pilot
From January 2008 until further notice, researchers will be able to make their own photographs of certain collection items using their digital cameras.
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McLean Papers Digitisation Project
The Alexander Turnbull Library holds one of New Zealand’s most important collections of material relating to 19th-century race relations. This digitisation project will make this material available online.
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NZ Digital Content Strategy
The National Library led the development of the New Zealand Digital Content Strategy, which aims to make New Zealand digital content more accessible to New Zealanders.
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OSMOSIS pilot
In 2008-09 the National Library and seven New Zealand libraries are testing OSMOSIS, a software tool that identifies changes to library holdings.
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Public Libraries Strategic Framework
'Public Libraries of New Zealand: A Strategic Framework 2006-2016' was developed to guide New Zealand’s public library sector over the next ten years.
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Web Harvest 2008
The National Library has harvested a copy of the New Zealand internet. The harvest took place during October 2008.
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Past Initiatives
Information about completed National Library projects and initiatives.
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