Terms of Reference

  1. Drawing on previous work of the Task Force in examining issues related to access to monographs, the Task Force will investigate barriers to access to other information resources through Australian libraries.

  2. In recognition that different material types are of importance to scholars in many fields, the Task Force will address a range of subject fields.

  3. The Task Force will identify and recommend strategies that will facilitate improved access to library materials, and support the implementation of these strategies.

  4. The Task Force will consult with a wide range of stakeholder groups, including academics and researchers, various library sectors, and others, to improve cooperation in the development of collections and availability of overseas resources.

  5. The Task Force will consider any other issues or long term strategies relevant to improving access to information resources through Australian libraries

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