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​Our Story
Libraries Aotearoa represents all New Zealand libraries. From school to academic, from public to specialist, we're one powerful network, able to guide our country on its journey towards knowledge.

Libraries and librarians are on the vanguard of something new. In a world overflowing with data and reference material, stored in many forms and with endless pathways to explore, libraries have assumed a new importance.

Libraries Aotearoa strengthens New Zealand communities by recognising and facilitating every individual's journey from information to knowledge. The search for knowledge isn't like a search for a place. Journey's end is defined by the traveler, not a map.

It's a network of professionals you can trust; people you can build a relationship with and Kiwis who care about our future.


Libraries Aotearoa was developed by LIANZA (the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) with the Brand Libraries Working Group; in partnership with the library sector.  Read more about the Brand Libraries Working Group below.
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Our Values
Simplifying complexity – we specialise in navigating through the ever increasing information world.

Continually adaptable – our platform of services, tools, and resources are continually adapting to meet changing needs.

Cultivating relationship – we build the trust needed to develop lasting relationships.

Lifelong learning – we have the capacity to touch people at every point in their life, being there for communities as they grow.

By communities, for communities – every library in New Zealand is driven by the needs of the community it belongs to.

Fair & just – our services are open and accessible to all with no hidden agenda.

Ideas through conversation – we believe personalised communication leads to unexpected inspiration.

Enriching information – We provide context to support sound decision making.

Our History

Libraries Aotearoa started with the germ of an idea in 2012 when LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) began work to strengthen the library and information profession in New Zealand.  Originally dubbed #BrandLibraries the goal of the  project was to create an attitudinal shift to libraries and librarians, positioning them as an essential component in the future development of New Zealand society. #brandlibraries was launched in 2015 and aimed to create a strong, unified library brand to spell out the economic and social value of libraries.

LIANZA re-launched Libraries Aotearoa in 2019  as a media hub and home to Library Life. It provides a space to share latest news, information, research, statistics and trends from the library sector.
Contact

For more information about Libraries Aotearoa contact:  helen@lianza.org.nz

Supporters

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Hours

M-F: 7am - 9pm

Telephone

415-555-1234

Email

info@email.com