Public Libraries of New Zealand represents the Association of Public Library Managers Inc. (APLM) which was set up in 2007 to represent the interests of

New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...

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public libraries A public library is a library that is accessible by the general public and is usually funded from public sources, such as taxes. It is operated by librarians and library paraprofessionals, who are also civil servants. There are five fundamenta ...

. The purpose of APLM is to advocate for the information and library needs of the New Zealand public. This involves raising the profile of public libraries and public librarians, promoting and demonstrating the value of public libraries and building strong relationships with those who fund, use and work in public libraries. APLM's vision is to lead the development of consistently excellent public library services throughout

by speaking with authority on behalf of public libraries. APLM's membership is made up of Public Library Managers. This membership is divided into six regions, each of which has an elected representative. APLM is administered by an executive director and governed by an executive committee comprising: Chair, Chair-Elect, Treasurer and the six Regional Reps.

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