Policies and Reports

To meet our objectives, Library & Archives NT is committed to best practice and accountability. Policies and reports underpin our achievements and strong community connections.

Strategic Plan


Department of People, Sport and Culture Strategic Plan 2025-2028	Department of People Sport and Culture’s Strategic Plan is underpinned by our purpose develop policies and provide programs and services that increase participation, support inclusion and safeguard and celebrate our diverse cultures and histories.

Services to Public Libraries


Libraries Connecting Communities Strategic Vision 2023-2028	Libraries Connecting Communities Strategic Vision 2023–28 provides a strategy for the development of the public library sector as a whole to meet the needs of the Territory's diverse communities. It identifies opportunities for libraries to further develop services in six areas where public libraries provide value to their communities: literacy and lifelong learning; informed and connected citizens; digital inclusion; personal development and wellbeing; stronger and more creative communities; and economic workforce development.

Libraries Connecting Communities Strategic Vision 2023-2028

Libraries Connecting Communities Strategic Vision 2023–28 provides a strategy for the development of the public library sector as a whole to meet the needs of the Territory's diverse communities. It identifies opportunities for libraries to further develop services in six areas where public libraries provide value to their communities: literacy and lifelong learning; informed and connected citizens; digital inclusion; personal development and wellbeing; stronger and more creative communities; and economic workforce development.

Policies


Collection Development Policy	The Collection Development Policy responds to the opportunity provided by the merger of the Northern Territory Library and the Northern Territory Archives Service to collect across the full range of the Territory’s physical and digital documentary heritage, including published and unpublished materials as well as government archives
Research Inquiry Service Charter	The Research Inquiry Service Charter explains the standards of service users can expect from Library & Archives NT's Research Enquiry Service, and how to provide feedback as part of LANT's continual service improvement.

Library & Archives NT Terms and Conditions


Copyright and Library & Archives NT Content	How to copy and re-use content from Library & Archives NT collections.
Copyright - Information Guide for Library Users	Copyright information developed by the National and State Libraries of Australasia (NSLA) as an information guide for library users about copyright in library collections.
Conditions of entry to Library & Archives NT Venues	It is a pleasure to welcome people to Library & Archives NT, whether online or in person. For the enjoyment and safety for all we do ask that you follow our terms and conditions while you are with us.
Digital Services Privacy Policy	This policy outlines our policies for the collection, use, storage and management of the personal information held by Library & Archives NT in connection with the Library & Archives NT's digital services.
ICT and Digital Services Guidelines and Terms of Service	We encourage you to use our ICT and digital services. By using any of our ICT or digital services you agree to comply with our guidelines and terms of service.
Takedown Policy	In making materials available online, Library & Archives NT makes every effort to ensure that it has the appropriate rights to provide access to that content. This policy explains what to do If you find material on our websites, social media or another digital platform which you believe should not be there