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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

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.