TLA plays an advisory role to Government and private organisations on matters affecting the quality of library and information services, from establishing new libraries to managing existing ones.
The Association champions library and information professionals and advocates for the value of their work to Government, agencies and the public. It follows legislation that affects libraries and promotes the frameworks needed for library services to expand, so that every community has fair access to information.
Areas of advocacy
- Library development and legislation
- Equitable access to information for all communities
- Professional standards and a code of conduct for practitioners
- Literacy and lifelong learning
Last updated 7 Nov 2026