PARTNERSHIPS
Public
Library Services (PLS) is a centralised service
providing selection, acquisition, cataloguing, special collections,
computer, and distribution services to South Australia's Public Libraries.
In supporting the public library
network, PLS aims to achieve:
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Cost
efficiencies
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Higher
levels of service
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Equitable
access; and
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Accountability
to ensure centralised services
offer flexibility for client libraries, whilst achieving the benefits of
amalgamated service provision.
The computer system links the
State's 139 Council, School-Community and Joint-Use libraries to one
another and to the central agency. Access to external databases,
including the State Library and other state's systems is enabled through
Public Library Services.
PLSA has a close working
relationship with PLS, and, with the Local Government Association, is
formally represented on the PLS Standing Committee, a
sub-committee of the Libraries Board
For more information, visit the Public
Library Services web site at www.plain.sa.gov.au
Community
Information Strategies Australia (CISA)
CISA (Community Information
Strategies Australia) is a not-for-profit, non-government agency which
operates as the peak community information organisation in South
Australia, providing essential community services information and related
information management services including software, consultancy and
training, particularly to the community sector.
CISA receives an operating grant
from Arts SA, and community information services across the State receive
significant ongoing support from the Libraries Board.
PLSA is formally represented on
the CISA Board of Management.
For more information about CISA,
visit the web site at www.cisa.asn.au
Australian
Library and Information Association (ALIA)
ALIA
is the national professional association for the library and information
industry. For more information, visit the ALIA website at www.alia.org.au
