Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00212:section:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00212
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 6
Character Range: 4828–5939

6  Functions of Library
  The functions of the Library are, on behalf of the Commonwealth:
 (a) to maintain and develop a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the Australian people;
 (b) to make library material in the national collection available to such persons and institutions, and in such manner and subject to such conditions, as the Council determines with a view to the most advantageous use of that collection in the national interest;
 (c) to make available such other services in relation to library matters and library material (including bibliographical services) as the Council thinks fit, and, in particular, services for the purposes of:
 (i) the library of the Parliament;
 (ii) the authorities of the Commonwealth; and
 (iii) the Territories; and
 (iv) the Agencies (within the meaning of the Public Service Act 1999); and
 (d) to co‑operate in library matters (including the advancement of library science) with authorities or persons, whether in Australia or elsewhere, concerned with library matters.