6Functions of Library

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.