We take seriously all requests to remove online material from our heritage collections. In keeping with the National and State Libraries Australasia statement and procedure on take down we consider whether:
- the material is defamatory under Australian law, or is subject to a suppression order
- the material contains sensitive information about someone who is still alive, and making that information publicly available online puts them at risk of serious harm
- access is consistent with copyright law
- access is consistent with wishes expressed by the donor
- access is consistent with the guidelines for collaborative practice between Libraries and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
- taking down the material would contradict democratic principles of unrestricted access to information and ideas.
Our collections sustain the free flow of information and ideas that a thriving culture, economy, environment and democracy require. We support the free access to information statement from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Making a take down request
To make a take down request, please contact Libraries Tasmania in writing. Please provide:
- your contact details
- a full description and details of the material you believe should be taken down
- the full URL of the material
- the reasons for your request
Send your request to:
The Director Collections
Libraries Tasmania
91 Murray Street
Hobart Tasmania 7000
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