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place (Policies 20 and 21);
     * protecting the setting of the place (Policy 22);  and
     * interpreting the significance of the place to the range of visitors to the Library, and to staff (Policy 23).

The National Library of Australia is generally in fair to good condition, and displays medium to high integrity.  A range of conservation and maintenance works are recommended (see Appendix E).

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Contents

 Executive Summary..................................................i

1. Introduction........................................................1
 1.1 Background and Project Objectives
 1.2 Conduct of Project
 1.3 Purpose of Plan
 1.4 Limitations
 1.5 Authorship
 1.6 Acknowledgements

    2. Description, History and Other Evidence................................5
    2.1 Location and Boundaries
    2.2 Brief Description and Condition of the Place
    2.3 Associated Places
    2.4 History of the Origins and Development of the National Library of Australia
    2.5 Design and Aesthetic Qualities
    2.6 Evidence of Scientific Value
    2.7 Evidence of Social Value

3. Analysis of Evidence................................................44

4. Statement of Significance............................................51
 4.1 Statement of Significance
 4.2 Attributes Related to Significance

5. Development of Policy—Opportunities and Constraints...................55
 5.1 Implications Arising from Significance
 5.2 Legislative Requirements
 5.3 Stakeholders
 5.4 Management Context, Requirements and Aspirations

 5.5 Condition and Integrity
 5.6 Issues relating to the Broader Setting

6. Conservation Policy and Implementation Strategies......................72
 6.1 Objective
 6.2 Definitions
 6.3 Conservation Management Policy and Implementation Strategies
 6.4 Levels of Sensitivity to Change
 6.5 Implementation Plan

7. Bibliography.......................................................95

Appendix A:  Commonwealth Heritage List Place Record.....................99

Appendix B:  Historic Plans.............................................103

Appendix C:  Detailed Description of the Place..............................108

Appendix D:  Framework for Assessing Significance.........................115

Appendix E:  Priority Works............................................117

Appendix F:  Burra Charter.............................................119

Appendix G:  Compliance with Commonwealth Heritage Management principles and requirements for Management Plans under the EPBC Regulations              131

Appendix H:  Current Building Plans – Confidential – Not for Public Release....134

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1. Introduction

1.1 Background and Project Objectives

The National Library of Australia is a major national institution and building located on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin in the Parliamentary Zone of central Canberra.  The building has been entered in the Commonwealth Heritage List.

In accordance with section 341S of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, a management plan for the building must be prepared and maintained.  The National Library of Australia manages the building, and this conservation management plan updates a plan prepared in 2012, and has been prepared to assist the Library comply with this legislative obligation.  The update of the plan is also as a result of a review of the 2012 version, as required by section 341X of the EPBC Act.

However, this plan is more than just a legislative obligation.  It is intended to help guide the conservation and good management of the place as a living and working document, especially with regard to changes that may arise.

A copy of the Commonwealth