7 Publications and Publicity Unit

During the year, the Unit provided information and editorial assistance for the University's publications, produced the Library's Annual Report, and assisted with the production of the new edition of Serials Currently Received in Monash University Libraries, the Library Staff Manual, the design of the two Asia Access covers, and other brochures. The rapid increase in dissemination of information electronically has added a new dimension to the Unit's responsibilities. In May, a Web Developers Group was established as a subcommittee of the Library Publications Committee.

In July, the former library newsletter to academic staff, Library News, was replaced by a more upmarket newsletter entitled The Information, aiming to attract the attention of a wider readership.