Standards and guidelines
Australian standards and guidelines useful to Queensland public libraries.
Queensland
State Library of Queensland - Queensland public library standards and guidelines - These standards and guidelines are designed for current practice and to provide achievable goals for public libraries in Queensland. The standards are seen as a guide towards achieving `best practice' for those responsible for the management of public library services.
Australia
Standards Australia [new window]: Standardisation solutions where the collective expertise of stakeholders can enhance Australia's economic efficiency, international competitiveness and the community's expectations for a safe and sustainable environment.
State Library, Victoria - Disability Services - Disability Action Plan [new window]: Every library should provide a service which caters to every one of its users. Libraries strive to provide the best service possible to their clientele. It is imperative that the same level of service available to the general clientele be equally available to the clientele who have a disability.
Library Council of New South Wales - People Places: A Guide for Public Library Buildings in New South Wales [new window]: A practical resource tool for all stakeholders involved in the planning and construction of public library buildings. This not only includes public librarians but also local government officers, elected representatives, architects, library users and the general community
Last updated: 16th February 2012
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