CDNLAO Newsletter
No. 108, September 2026
Ms Alison Dellit was appointed to the role of Director-General of the National Library of Australia (NLA) in April 2026, bringing extensive experience and expertise that will further strengthen the Library’s operations and strategic direction.
Ms Dellit joined the Library as a graduate in 2006 and played a key role in the early development of Trove as well as the National eDeposit program. She has since held a range of senior leadership positions across digital innovation, collections and national collaboration, helping to position the Library as a leader in these fields.
“To be appointed as Director-General of Australia’s National Library is an honour. The NLA has had outstanding prior leadership, and I am excited to be working closely with our Chair, Council and Executive to bring inclusive, exciting and engaging programs to Australians,” Ms Dellit said.
Ms Dellit is highly regarded across the Library sector for her work on collaboration and digital innovation.
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