Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Career Development Strategy for the Library and Information Sector

The development and implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and career development strategy for the library and information sector is described in this article. Included are the strategy's objectives, employment programs and their structure, the outcomes of the first year of implementation and the framework for recruitment. The need for the program structure to be responsive to community needs and the important role government and employers play in implementing the strategy are identified.