TA41 Library and Heritage Plan Overview SC(CV) Meeting 1 May 2017 Kathy Wilkinson Coordinator Library and Heritage Services
TA42 Overview • Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017 in final stages. • An interim plan will be developed whilst in transition to the new library and museum in the new Community Centre. • Will be reviewed annually until a move in date has been set for the new building. • Transition to a new plan will link with the opening of the CITY OF BELMONT new building. LIBRARY AND HERITAGE PLAN 2013 - 2017
Achievement Highlights TA43 Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017 • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) o Self service check outs o Modern equipment design and latest technology o Higher security, lower stock loss o More programs delivered • Interactive Smartboard o Enhanced program delivery o More interaction in programs
Achievement Highlights TA44 Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017 • Integrated Library Management System o Introduction of SMS and email notifications – saving on postage and paper o Museum and Library searches through a single catalogue o User friendly • Free Wi-Fi Connection Customer convenience o • Mobile Printing Print from anywhere o Customer convenience o
Achievement Highlights TA45 Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017 • New Publications o The Adventures of the Belmonsters o City of Belmont Heritage Series (8 books) o A History Of Suburbs Series (6 booklets) o Heritage and Suburbs Series are available in electronic format including the Heritage Series in audio book format • Programs and Services o Increase in loan limits o Introduction of an annual Library and Heritage Survey o Local History Photographic Competition o Rollout and expansion of the Oral History Program o Introduction of Eventbrite booking system
Achievement Highlights TA46 Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017 • Museum Relocation Program o Increase in visitor numbers o Auditing – what is in the collection o Conservation • Reinvigorated Floor Layout 2016/2017 o Move towards retail layouts o Easier access to the collection – weeding o Introduction of circulation zones
Interim Library and Heritage Plan TA47 Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2020 • Pop Up Library - place activation initiative • Online memberships o For customers who are only interested in online digital resources o Fast tracking the membership process – join before you visit the library! • Charging stations for customer convenience • Community based projects in partnership with other departments and organisations
Interim Library and Heritage Plan TA48 Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2020 • Continuation of actions within the current plan o Improvements and enhancements for customer service o Expanded digital technologies for access to information in a digital world o Delivering a service for the whole community • Questions?
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