Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148:reg:2017:p56
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2017 (pt 56/81)
Character Range: 227672–230883

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                * furniture specifically designed as part of the original building, or otherwise associated with key developments in Library use;
                * the building's use as a public library with the particular attributes being the publicly accessible parts of the building;
                * the original building design;  and
                * use of the building as a repository for the Petherick and Nan Kivell collections

       Implementation Strategies

           11.1 Planning for future changes in the Library will recognise and respect the heritage values of the spaces or attributes involved, and will seek professional heritage advice, as appropriate and as outlined in Policy 6, in reaching planning and design outcomes compatible with the conservation of those heritage values.  Appropriate conservation processes might include preservation, restoration, reconstruction or adaptation, depending on the nature of heritage values, as well as maintenance.

           Commentary:  See also Policy 17 below – Changes to the interior spaces of cultural significance.

           11.2 The list of priority conservation works and issues provided at Appendix E will be reviewed and addressed.

           11.3 Works associated with current proposals to rectify external cladding and window problems, shall be planned and executed so as to conserve the significance of these components.  In general, stone to be replaced should be replaced with marble to closely match in appearance the original marble finish.  Window upgrade work should maintain the general appearance of the existing windows and the high quality finishes of the original.

           11.4 Where changes are required to meet the Building Code of Australia, such as to meet safety or disabled access standards, the National Library of Australia will seek solutions that are compatible with the retention of cultural significance of the area affected.

Policy 12 Conservation of furniture of heritage value
       The furniture within the National Library of Australia of heritage significance shall be appropriately identified, entered in the Library's Heritage Furniture Register, conserved and managed.

       Commentary:  A range of furniture is housed within the Library that is of heritage significance.  This includes in particular library furniture and fittings that were designed as part of the original design or are part of significant changes in library operations and expansion (see Section 2.4 and Chapter 3 above).  The Heritage Furniture Register was created following a furniture audit and assessment in 2012 and a furniture audit is undertaken annually.

       Implementation Strategies

           12.1 The Library will maintain the Heritage Furniture Register, and manage items on it according to the existing policies applying to registered furniture.

           12.2 Newly identified significant furniture will be added to the Heritage Furniture Register and managed accordingly.

Policy 13 Access to the National Library of Australia
       Public access to key components of heritage significance (listed in Section 4.2) shall be maintained.

       Commentary:  This plan deals