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Since 2008, the member libraries of National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) have been collaborating actively on a program of research, strategic planning, shared development and innovation. The target and the audience for the research are the member libraries, with outputs ranging from specific to these libraries' needs to those with broad interest and application across the cultural sector. This article describes the evolving strategic framework that drives the work of NSLA and looks at approaches and outcomes from selected digital maturity, heritage collections and community engagement projects. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

As a strategy, collaboration is increasingly recognized by governments and by library partnerships as a critical component in achieving next generation change, particularly where it leads to trust in shared infrastructure, collections and expertise. Collaboration reduces the risks to the library industry. These risks stem from the capability of libraries to respond rapidly to changing technology and user needs, and to drive an increase in the digitization of collections and ensure the preservation of digital content. The ten National, State and Territory Libraries of Australia and New Zealand have committed to collaboration to accelerate change in their libraries and to new principles of open and easy access to information. The challenge is to bring these elements together as a transformed and implemented service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]