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Support to Libraries
Northern Territory Library (NTL) provides a range of services to libraries in the Northern Territory. These services include support for:
Online Resources
Include information databases available via the iPortal, consortia purchases and database license agreements. For details contact Marilyn Hawthorne on 8922 0758.
Virtua
The Territory-wide library management system. See the Linnet Support site (password required) for details including contact information for the Virtua Team.
Reference and Research Inquiries
Further information is available on the Ask us page.
Public Libraries
Including operational funding to Councils; support and professional development opportunities for public library staff including coordination of the twice yearly meeting of PLNT (Public Libraries NT). NTL also directly manages two joint-use libraries, Taminmin Community Library at Humpty Doo and Nhulunbuy Community Library. For details contact Cate Richmond on 8922 0792.
Community Libraries
Including operational funding to Councils and advice, training and support for Community Library Officers. Further information is available on the Community Library Officers website (password required) or contact Gibby Maynard on 8922 0741.
Libraries and Knowledge Centres
Including operational funding to Councils; installation, training and support for “Our Story” database. Further information is available on the Library and Knowledge Centres page or contact Cate Richmond on 8922 0792 for details.
School Libraries
Including advice, training and support for school library staff. For details contact Gail Dous on 8922 0754.
Buying, Cataloguing and End Processing of Library Resources
For details contact Marilyn Hawthorne on 8922 0758.
Other Services
NTL provides professional development and training for library staff as well as advice and support on all aspects of library management including staff selection, building design, consortia purchases, database license agreements and the Locate Your Library website. For details please contact Natalie Schultz on 8922 0785.
NTL sponsors a range of public events and programs. See our home page for details.