Effective management of, and access to, information are crucial factors in the creation and use of knowledge. Information is both an economic commodity and an economic development tool. Quality of life, education, health and well-being will increasingly revolve around the ability to access information conveniently and in a timely way. The Northern Territory Library must go beyond the traditional cultural focus of libraries to include the provision of services for social, economic and community development. Standard information and communications facilities must be developed throughout the Territory to enable remote Territorians to share in the benefits offered in the larger communities.
Informed citizens mean a more vibrant Territory.
Approximately one third of the Territory's population, including people from more than 50 different ethnic backgrounds, have English as a second language. Achieving a new relationship with Aboriginal Australians. One quarter of the community is Aboriginal, many living in remote settlements with only basic communications and information facilities in place. Making the rich Northern Territory documentary heritage available across the Territory and the world. The unique materials of the Northern Australia Collection are located at Parliament House in Darwin, while other resources are held in separate collections throughout the Territory and Australia.