About the Australian Libraries Gateway (ALG)

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About the Australian Libraries Gateway

The Australian Libraries Gateway (ALG) is a free Web-based directory service which has information about approximately 5,200 Australian libraries, their collections and services. Started in March 1998, it aims to be a directory of current information about every library in Australia - a "one-stop-shop" for information about Australian libraries - a tool for world-wide users, for both library professionals and the general public.

One of the differences between the Gateway and many other Library directories is that each ALG library has a password to update or amend information about itself, its services and collection via the Web. This means that many libraries are managing their information in the Gateway, thus ensuring that it is up-to-date and reliable. There are no charges associated with listing a library on the Gateway, nor any obligation for the listed libraries to provide any additional services to users of the Gateway.

The Gateway has been developed on behalf of the Australian library community by the National Library of Australia and received initial funding as part of Australia's Cultural Network (ACN).

The Australian Libraries Gateway site has been constructed in accordance with the Australian government accessibility guidelines.

Who maintains the Australian Libraries Gateway?

Libraries are responsible for maintaining their entries on the ALG. Libraries should use this contact form if they don't know/have forgotten their password (required to update their entry).

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