Library Resources in or about the PACIFIC REGION

Pacific Islands Association of Libraries and Archives (PIALA)

Established in 1991, PIALA (Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums) is a regional association committed to fostering awareness and encouraging cooperation and resource sharing among libraries, archives and museums and related institutions of the Pacific Islands.

Pacific Manuscripts Bureau (PAMBU)

The Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, known as Pambu, was formed in 1968 to copy archives, manuscripts and rare printed material relating to the Pacific Islands. The aim of the Bureau is to help with long-term preservation and accessibility of the documentary heritage of the Pacific Islands. The Bureau is based in the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies at The Australian National University. It is a non-profit organisation sponsored by an international consortium of libraries specializing in Pacific research. It is a rare example in the world of an on-going archival project involving this high level of international cooperation and commitment.

Pacific Rim Digital Library Alliance (PRDLA)

The goal of the Pacific Rim Digital Library Alliance is to improve access to scholarly research materials through cooperative ventures. PRDLA supports traditional and emerging library functions with collaboration and funding for: digitization of information resources; shared access to electronic and hard copy information resources; sharing of expertise; personnel exchange; and professional development and research.