Rachel Esson
National Library reconsiders book disposal plan
29 Nov 2021
Earlier this month we highlighted the National Library's decision to dispose of up to 600,000 books that form part of the Overseas Published Collection. Today the Library has said they are… Audio
The National Librarian defends decision to dispose books
9 Nov 2021
The National Librarian Te Pouhuaki, Rachel Esson joins Karyn to respond to protesters concerns about the National Library's controversial decision to dispose of up to 600,000 books. Audio
National Library and Archives changes worry historians
27 Jan 2020
Historians and genealogists say the work that they do could be severely impacted by proposed changes at the National Library and Archives New Zealand. The National Library is trying to re-home its… Audio
National Library withdraws 600,000 books from its collection
18 Dec 2019
The National Library is withdrawing 600,000 books from its overseas collections, to make room for the library's growing New Zealand and Pacific collection. Audio