Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
The Pacific Libraries Network is a dynamic group of emerging and experienced leaders from across the Pacific including library practitioners, innovators and mentors, representatives of library associations and partnering institutions focused on developing leadership and priorities in library services across the Pacific region.
The Pacific Libraries Network grew from the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI) Oceania program for the Pacific Region, which was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Over four years the INELI Oceania program brought together 34 young library leaders from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Vanuatu to develop their capacity to advocate, innovate and lead change. Both the Pacific Libraries Network and INELI have been supported by the National Library of Australia
The purpose Pacific Libraries Network is to strengthen leadership, build advocacy skills, raise awareness of the role of libraries and create opportunities for a collaborative regional network.
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
• Increased advocacy at a national level, including a significant number of Sustainable Development Goals workshops and promotions highlighting the work of libraries including events in Kiribati, Samoa and Timor Leste.
• Focus on strategic initiatives, including the adoption of a National Strategy for library development by the Government of Papua New Guinea, strategic recognition of the importance of libraries and archives by the Government of Tuvalu, and development of a library policy including potential library legislation currently underway in Vanuatu.
• Improved advocacy, through increased membership of International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA).
• Increased networking through the Pacific Libraries Network Facebook page and a listserv (hosted by the National Library of Australia). These are both active online communities sharing exciting programs and heroic, inspirational leadership.
• Contributions from Pacific Libraries to international conference and publications.
• Representation of the Pacific Virtual Museum Steering Committee.
Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:
N/A
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
Bibliotheque Bernheim Library, New Caledonia
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Blue Shield Pasifika
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Buk bilong Pikinini, Papua New Guinea
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College of Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia
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Community Education and School Services, Solomon Islands
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Feleti Barstow Public Library, American Samoa
| |
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
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International School, Suva, Fiji
| Civil Society Organization (CSO)
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Kiribati National Library
| |
Library Services of Fiji, Ministry of Education, Fiji
| Public Sector
|
Kiribati Ministry of Education
| Public Sector
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Sports and Culture, Samoa
| Public Sector
|
National Archives of Fiji
| |
National Library and Archives of Papua New Guinea
| |
National Library of New Zealand
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National Library of the Cook Islands
| |
National University of Samoa
| |
Nausori Library, Fiji
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Nelson Memorial Public Library, Samoa
| |
Northern Territory Library, Australia
| Public Sector
|
The Pacific Community (SPC), Fiji
| |
Palau Nation Congress, the OEK Library
| |
Port Vila Public Library, Vanuatu
| |
Solomon Islands National Library Services
| |
State Library of Queensland, Australia
| Public Sector
|
State Library of Western Australia
| Public Sector
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Suva City Council, Fiji
| Public Sector
|
Tuvalu National Library and Archives
| |
UNESCO Office for the Pacific States, Samoa
| |
University of Guam
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University of the South Pacific
| |
Vanuatu National Library and Archives
| |
Xanana Gusmao Reading Room, Timor-Leste
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Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
NO