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STR ATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2018 –2021 www.linc.tas.gov.au
C O N N E C T I N G TA S M A N I A N S TO
K N OW L E D G E , I D E A S A N D C O M M U N I T Y
T H RO U G H O U R L I B R A R I E S A N D A RC H I V E S
LINC Tasmania continues to be a equality, improved economic prosperity
unique organisation, offering and a more sustainable environment.
contemporary library and archive
The 2030 Agenda also recognises the
services, and preserving Tasmania’s
need to develop ‘knowledge societies’,
documentary heritage for present
where everyone has the opportunity
and future generations.
to learn and engage with others. LINC
Strategic Directions 2018–2021 will Tasmania does this by providing free
guide our future work, particularly as access to inclusive spaces, learning,
technology and changes in community information and the internet. In
expectations redefine library services recognition of the growing need for
globally. As we respond to local, all of us to effectively use technology,
national and international trends and
LINC Tasmania will focus its efforts
feedback from our many stakeholders,
on helping more people get online,
we will continually review and revise it.
thereby helping to create a more
We are incredibly proud of Tasmania’s digitally literate Tasmania.
extensive library network and the fact
that many Tasmanians value the services Our rich digital and physical heritage
that enrich their lives – whether it be collections, such as our internationally
for recreation, learning, discovering recognised convict records, position
our past, researching family history, LINC Tasmania as a leading cultural
or simply connecting with others. institution. We are committed to
continuing the important work that
The role of libraries continues to evolve,
goes into ensuring these items are
and their contribution to community
preserved for future generations.
cohesion cannot be underestimated.
The United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for We look forward to continuing to
Sustainable Development recognises build a strong reputation as welcoming,
libraries as contributing to greater social contemporary and accessible to all.
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OUR PURPOSE
To connect Tasmanians to knowledge, ideas and
community through our libraries and archives.
O U R VA L U E S
ASPIRATION – A culture of high expectations.
RESPECT – Respecting ourselves, others, our past and our environment.
COURAGE – Seeking opportunities and embracing challenges.
GROWTH – Always learning and improving.
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OUR AIMS 4 LINC TASMANIA STR ATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2018 –2021
1.
TO ENABLE UNIVERSAL
ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
2.
TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES
We will do this by:
We will do this by: • giving all Tasmanians the opportunity
• being accessible and welcoming to engage in today’s digital world
to everyone • developing partnerships and
• delivering services that are highly collaborations that benefit the
valued and supported through individuals and communities we serve
partnerships, promotion and advocacy • engaging volunteers to play a vital
• keeping people at the centre of our role in supporting and extending
decisions, programs and services our services
• making our collections easily accessible, • having collections that allow Tasmanians
open and well-used. to explore their diverse social and
cultural histories and interests.
We will measure our success through:
We will measure our success through:
• the percentage of the population who
are LINC Tasmania members • t he level of satisfaction of people
• the percentage of people who are supported by programs that focus
satisfied with LINC Tasmania services on digital inclusion
• the access and use of our collections, • t he level of satisfaction of people
specifically: supported by partnerships developed
by LINC Tasmania
- the number of library loans per
lending item per annum • the percentage of volunteers who feel
they make a positive contribution to
- t he percentage of the archive and their community
heritage collection that is digitised
• the number of visits to our archive and
- t he percentage of people who heritage pages on www.linc.tas.gov.au.
reported that they found what they
were looking for in our collections.
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3.
TO CHAMPION LIFELONG
LEARNING
4.
TO STRENGTHEN
ORGANISATIONAL
EFFECTIVENESS
We will do this by:
We will do this by:
• empowering individuals to develop
new skills and knowledge and value • creating a high-performing workforce
lifelong learning that can adapt to a changing
• supporting Tasmanians to develop environment through continuous
skills to use digital technologies and improvement
information effectively • individually taking responsibility for
• playing a vital role in supporting building our skills and knowledge to
literacy and numeracy development improve our performance
at every life stage • being proud of what we do.
• inspiring new ideas, creativity and
connections through our programs We will measure our success through:
and services. • the percentage of staff who report they
experience overall job satisfaction
We will measure our success through:
• the percentage of staff who feel they
• attendance in our programs and events, have the skills and knowledge to deliver
per capita per annum high-quality services to the community.
• the percentage of people who report
satisfaction with what they learnt
through a LINC Tasmania service
or program
• the percentage of people who feel
more confident using digital technology
after receiving support from LINC
Tasmania staff (including volunteers),
or participating in courses.
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WE PROUDLY
CONNECT PEOPLE
TO INFORMATION,
LEARNING, EACH
OTHER AND TASMANIA’S
RICH HISTORY.
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O U R 2 018 F O C U S • To find ways to gather the views and • To build partnerships that help us input of a broader range of people to support and advocate for digital inclusion. enhance our clients’ experiences. • To develop a workforce plan to maintain • To inspire people to connect to our a culture of change and meet future collections in different ways. staffing needs and skill development. • To build the profile of LINC Tasmania • To equip our organisation to keep pace as a major cultural icon. with the digital world. 10 LINC TASMANIA STR ATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2018 –2021
ABOUT US
Tasmania has been at the forefront of
library services, establishing Australia’s
very first library in 1825. We are also
the first state in Australia to deliver an
integrated library and archive network
– today delivering services from over
50 sites statewide, as well as online.
We are Tasmania’s statewide publicly
funded library and archive service; part of
the Tasmanian Department of Education.
LINC Tasmania enables personal learning,
growth and community connections. It
provides contemporary library services
through its accessible, inclusive and
welcoming places for everyone – people
of all ages, interests and needs. This documentary heritage of Tasmania’s
includes offering: past and future generations, and serve
as the continuing memory of Tasmania’s
• an extensive collection of lending
government and people. Our archival
items, including books, magazines, CDs,
material is so extensive it could line the
DVDs, audio-books, and eResources
road from Bridgewater to the Hobart
• online sources of information, including CBD. We are committed to digitising
databases and heritage collections our heritage items to make them more
• research and information services discoverable online, to anyone around
the world.
• computers, free access to the
internet and support in their use As well as providing opportunities for
lifelong learning, social interactions and
• flexible spaces for individual study,
cultural inspiration, our services and
recreation and group activity
programs directly contribute to our
• a variety of programs, services state’s growth, with an economic impact
and events for adults, children and of over $130 million annually.
young people.
More information is available at
Through the Tasmanian Archive and www.linc.tas.gov.au
Heritage Office, we preserve the
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