Hallam Reports Workplan

Recommendation 1: The AGLIN Executive establishes a Future Directions Taskforce, comprising a representative sample of the membership, charged with the responsibility to review this research report.
Key Action Steps	Timeline	Expected Outcome	Resources Required	Person/Area Responsible	Comments
Run online event to inform AGLIN membership about the Hallam Report and Recommendations and the AGLIN Executives plan to implement Recommendations.	September 2020	General AGLIN membership informed about Hallam Report and plans. Nominations received for Future Directions Taskforce. Future Directions Taskforce Sub-Taskforce established.: Consortia Taskforce/ Model Taskforce/ Collaboration Taskforce	Zoom meeting, plan online event agenda and speakers, nomination process, selection process, set up wiki page for Taskforce members, announce Taskforce Sub-Taskforce members and set up page on AGLIN/ALIA website. Can we get Gillian Hallam to speak??
Recommendation 2: The AGLIN Executive and the Future Directions Taskforce host a workshop for members to discuss the research findings and to commit to a preferred model for library and information services across the Commonwealth Government.
Key Action Steps	Timeline	Expected Outcome	Resources Required	Person/Area Responsible	Comments
Establish a Model Sub-Taskforce.	November 2020 ?	A Sub-Taskforce is created.
Investigate models identified in the Hallam Reports for suitability.	Early 2021 ?	Options for models are discussed and a consensus of an endorsed preferred model is reached.	Hallam Reports,
Report for AGLIN Executive written	August 2021	A report identifying and justifying the preferred model is written.
Recommendation 3: The AGLIN Executive and the Future Directions Taskforce use the research findings presented in this report to inform the discussion and development of the future strategic directions for the organisation, with associated responsibilities and operational plans, to lead the changes required to develop a new model of service.
Key Action Steps	Timeline	Expected Outcome	Resources Required	Person/Area Responsible	Comments
Collate, discuss and endorse the findings of the Sub-Taskforces.	Late 2021-22	An agreed future direction for Government Libraries representing the views of AGLIN members.	Written reports from the Sub-Taskforces, Hallam Reports.
Create an operational plan for actioning the findings.	Late 2021-22	A clear plan of action to implement findings is created.
Hold an online forum to share the findings with AGLIN members and share documents.	2022	Share findings and plan for the future direction of Government Libraries.	Zoom, operational plan.
Begin implementation of the operational plan.	2022	Changes and improvements identified in the operational plan begin to be implemented.
Recommendation 4: The AGLIN Executive and the Future Directions Taskforce host a sector-wide forum to identify and prioritise the areas for valuable, effective collaboration across and beyond government library and information services.
Key Action Steps	Timeline	Expected Outcome	Resources Required	Person/Area Responsible	Comments
Establish Collaborations Sub-Taskforce.	November 2020	A Sub-Taskforce is created.
Identify key stakeholders.	January 2021	Key stakeholders for collaboration with the Government Library sector are identified and contacted.
Plan sector-wide forum	April 2021	Key stakeholders provide input into future directions for Government Libraries and are informed about the strategic direction of AGLIN libraries.
Report for AGLIN Executive written.	August 2021	A report identifying the key stakeholders and potential collaboration opportunities is written.
Findings shared with AGLIN membership.	Early 2022	An informed AGLIN membership ready to work together to support the implementation of the operational plan.
Recommendation 5: The AGLIN Executive and the Future Directions Taskforce develop a government-wide advocacy campaign to promote the current and potential roles of library and information professionals, the value of high quality information and research services to government stakeholders and the benefits to be achieved through a new model of service. This campaign should be supported by a media and communications plan to ensure AGLIN members commit to and participate in the advocacy activities, both individually and collectively. Champions, who will play a leading role in supporting and promoting the government-wide advocacy campaign, should be invited to be involved.
Key Action Steps	Timeline	Expected Outcome	Resources Required	Person/Area Responsible	Comments
Advocacy of Government Libraries continues.	2020-22	Greater awareness and support for the work and staff of Government Libraries.
Launch event for final report.	2022	Renewed interest, understanding and valuing of Government Libraries and their contribution to the Public Service.
Recommendation 6: The AGLIN Executive and the Future Directions Taskforce work with the Consortia Taskforce to examine the current licensing arrangements for eResources across the government agencies to identify opportunities to offer more equitable, cost-effective access to high quality information.
Key Action Steps	Timeline	Expected Outcome	Resources Required	Person/Area Responsible	Comments
Establish Consortia Sub-Taskforce.	November 2020	A Sub-Taskforce is created.
Investigate licensing arrangements and identify opportunities.	April 2021	Opportunities identified and prioritised with estimates of costings.
Report for AGLIN Executive written.	June 2021	Findings and recommendations for future action are presented to AGLIN Executive in a written report.
Findings shared with AGLIN membership.	Early 2022	AGLIN membership informed of outcome of Sub-Taskforce's findings and operational plan.
Recommendation 7: The AGLIN Executive and the Future Directions Taskforce work with the Training & Development Taskforce to commission and/or develop and deliver a CPD program of future-focused activities designed to inspire government library and information professionals and enhance their skillsets. Members should be encouraged to participate in the ALIA PD Scheme, with its Government Library specialisation.
Key Action Steps	Timeline	Expected Outcome	Resources Required	Person/Area Responsible	Comments
Encourage members to undertake PD to refine skills needed to advocate in 2022 when the new operational plan for the implementation of the agreed	Present - 2023	Empowered, skilled AGLIN members motivated to embrace the operational plan for the future of Government Libraries.