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Libraries Australia Services
Libraries Australia provides access to major Australian databases, including the Australian National Bibliographic Database. You can search for any item and locate which library in Australia holds it. Gateways to other major library databases are also provided.
Libraries Australia supports cooperation and resource sharing within the Australian library community through the delivery of MARC records and the provision of a document delivery service.
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| Our Online Registration page. | Accredited Libraries Australia Training Service Providers schedule training in most capital cities and some regional centres A training database is also available | We produce manuals and, guides for free download. |
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Libraries Australia Search offers an easy way to find and get items from the combined collections of Australia’s libraries. Users can check the availability of an item in their own or other libraries, or link through to an online bookseller. Libraries Australia Search offers:
You can now search the Australian National Bibliographic Database and many other databases including the British Library, Library of Congress, Picture Australia and full text Australian journals in APAIS/APAFT with the one search. There are improved options for:
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The Libraries Australia Document Delivery service underpins resource sharing between Australian libraries. From Libraries Australia Document Delivery libraries can
Access to Libraries Australia Document Delivery is via a web client. Libraries Australia Document Delivery also interoperates with other standards-compliant interlibrary loan systems. |
We provide files of bibliographic and authority MARC records extracted from the Australian National Bibliographic Database using a number of criteria. Title lists in text format are also available. Libraries order and collect products from Libraries Australia Administration using existing logins. Straightforward products are run automatically and in some cases will be available on the same day. More complex extractions will require more time and may have to be discussed with Libraries Australia staff. |
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| Libraries that catalogue on their own local library systems then upload bibliographic files to Libraries Australia use the Record Import Service. Files can be uploaded via the Libraries Australia Administration website as well as via ftp. You can register for the Record Import Service using the Libraries Australia Administration system. | ||
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Record Export Service |
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| Libraries Australia offers a range of flexible cataloguing options for Australian libraries. Libraries Australia can be used to add information about library collections to the Australian National Bibliographic Database and to obtain records for local catalogues. Records and location information can be added online using special software (the Libraries Australia Cataloguing Client software), through a web form or by sending batches of records to Libraries Australia for addition electronically (the Record Import Service). Libraries can also use Libraries Australia to obtain bibliographic records from all Libraries Australia databases. | Libraries that wish to download records from Libraries Australia use the Record Export Service (RES). Files of downloaded records can be collected via Libraries Australia Administration. Records can be downloaded by adding, editing or deleting holdings in the Cataloguing Client or Web Cataloguing form. There is an option of up to 6 downloads per day at 8.30am, 10.30am, 12.00pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. | |
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Recent Australian Publications |
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Searching can also be performed using Z39.50 protocol compliant clients |
This free monthly reference service listing Australia's recent publications is of interest to all engaged in research and the provision of information. You can find new publications on numerous and diverse subjects, as all subject areas are eligible for inclusion in RAP. The categories of publications listed are many and varied and include electronic resources, books, serials, music and pamphlets. Each publication has been published during the current or previous two years. Works are either published in Australia, written by Australians, or have Australian content. A companion services for Australian government publications is also available. |
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The new Libraries Australia Administration system provides an online interface for customers to:
A manual on the service can be found here. |
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