Library takes out top shelf award
The National Library of Australia’s (NLA) most important digital technology project in recent history has been recognised as the ACT’s Project of the Year by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
The Digital Library Infrastructure Replacement (DLIR) program supports the library to collect, manage, preserve and deliver its books, photographs, manuscripts, oral histories, maps, newspapers and more from its collection of more than 10 million items using world-leading digital systems.
Director-General of the NLA, Marie-Louise Ayres said the completion of the successful program had transformed the library’s future operating capability by providing systems capable of managing and delivering ever-increasing digital collections at scale.
“This remarkable achievement has been made possible with input and cooperation across the entire institution and with strong guidance from the library’s council,” Dr Ayres said.
“The program was the library’s highest strategic priority over the past five years.”
She said firm scope control and a clear focus on the benefits the public gained from online access to the national collection resulted in the program delivered on time and on budget, despite a tight budgetary environment.
“DLIR ensures more efficient digital workflows and the more efficient flow of information,” Dr Ayers said.
“The program’s success future-proofs our digital collecting capabilities,” she said.
“We have ensured that the National Library leads in today’s digital library space.
“This allows us to collect, preserve and provide access to the knowledge, history and culture of Australia for generations to come.”
The Library now goes in the AIPM’s national award program, the winners of which will be announced in Melbourne on 23 October.
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