The Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors is now managed by the National Library. For forms and guidelines, visit the Public Lending Right page on the National Library's website.
Background to the scheme
The Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors was established by the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Act 2008.
The act set up a statutory scheme to provide annual payments to New Zealand authors in recognition of the fact that their books are available for use in New Zealand Libraries. The scheme replaces the now disestablished New Zealand Authors Fund and transfers administration from Creative New Zealand to the National Library of New Zealand.
The purpose of the Public Lending Right scheme is to compensate New Zealand authors for the use of their books in public libraries.
Authors are entitled to receive annual compensation based on the number of copies of their title/s determined to be held in New Zealand public libraries.This is determined by a survey undertaken by The National Library.
All registrations, requests for information and queries should be addressed to:
Bronwyn Pope
Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Coordinator
Legal Deposit Office
National Library of New Zealand
PO Box 12345
Wellington 6144
public-lending-right@natlib.govt.nz
Telephone via the National Library 04 470 3528