The objectives of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) are to: promote and improve services of libraries and other information agencies; improve the standard of library and information personnel and foster their professional interests and aspirations; represent the interests of members to governments, other organizations and…

Provides an overview of public sector reform in Australia, focusing on the Commonwealth Government and Australian Public Service. Describes management reform packages, human resources management reforms, and industrial relations reforms. Discusses the impact of these changes on public libraries. (AEF)

Includes eight articles that address issues related to library design and function in Australia. Highlights include renovations and redevelopments; public libraries' expansions for changing needs, including a youthspace; a joint-use university and public library; the new Australian War Memorial research center; and a new university library. (LRW)