Operating context The Library is respected as a national and international leader in the sector. We create public value by increasing economic, social and intellectual wellbeing. We contribute to government priorities, including: a cohesive and inclusive society a strong digital economy excellence in research and the arts protection of cultural heritage public access to, and participation in, arts and culture in Australia. Everything we do is guided by our organisational values. We are:
The Library builds capability to maximise return on the nation’s investment in the Library and its services. Our people, technology, national leadership role and financial resources drive significant benefits for the Australian people. Within the Australian Government accountability framework, we manage strategic and operational risks to sustain our public value. People Everything we do is guided by our organisational values. We are:
Operating context
The Library is respected as a national and international leader in the sector. We create public value by increasing economic, social and intellectual wellbeing.
We contribute to government priorities, including:
a cohesive and inclusive society
a strong digital economy
protection of cultural heritage
Everything we do is guided by our organisational values. We are:
respectful and inclusive
ambitious, and internationally recognised for our digital innovation
tenacious, pursuing priorities over the very long term
accountable for the community’s investment in our work.
External environment
External factors influence the Library’s operating environment and have a significant impact on our operations. This has been clearly demonstrated in the first half of 2020. We are strengthening our preparedness and capacity to adjust and respond to environmental shocks.