Australian Capital Territory University & Academic Libraries (ACTUAL)

ACTUAL was formed in 1998 to improve co-operation and resource sharing between academic libraries in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in response to a climate of declining library budgets.

Member libraries

• Australian Catholic University Library - Signadou Campus
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• Academy Library, UNSW Canberra located at ADFA
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• The Australian National University Library
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• Canberra Institute of Technology Library Services
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• Charles Sturt University School of Theology - St Mark's National Theological Centre
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• University of Canberra Library
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Terms of reference

• To increase the efficient and effective delivery of library and information services to tertiary institutions in the Australian Capital Territory by fostering active inter-library cooperation.
• To provide a forum for active exchange of information and for sharing of expertise;
• To ensure the provision of quality library and information services by cooperating in the provision of innovative information services;
• To facilitate resource sharing between library members;
• To jointly undertake collaborative projects to the mutual benefit of members; and
• To provide a forum for the development of joint submissions to government, institutions and industry bodies on matters affecting the operation of tertiary libraries in the ACT.