Public Libraries and Us
The State Library:
- provides public library collections of catalogued books and other materials, and
- facilitates the provision of the a wide range of information services
to the people of Western Australia through a State-wide network of public libraries managed by local government.
The partnership between State and local governments, and other participating bodies, is maintained and developed through consultation, joint decision making and agreed standards. A range of training programs are provided to improve the range and level of services offered by public libraries.
Framework Agreement
In December 2004 the Framework Agreement between State and local Goverment for the provision of public library services in Western Australia was signed. This framework agreement provides an overarching framework of broad parameters for the future direction of Western Australia's public library services. It was renewed to 30 June 2009 and a new agreement is being negotiated by the Strategic Library Partnership Agreement Steering Committee (SLPASC).
The SLPASC’s role is to oversee and drive the process and negotiations related to structural reform and the development of a new partnership agreement between the two spheres of Government. Minutes of meetings are available at: http://www.walga.asn.au/about/policy/community_development/current-emerging-issues/libraries.
The Department of Culture and the Arts and the State Library of Western Australia are committed to supporting WA public libraries and acknowledge the benefits they deliver to the community.
Structural Reform of Public Library Services
A major strategic task for the Strategic Library Partnership Agreement Steering Committee (SLPASC) is the long term structural reform of public library services in Western Australia, including development of a new Agreement. An examination of the most efficient and effective model for the delivery of public library services has been undertaken. The final report was presented at a public meeting at the State Library in August 2007.
- Structural Reform - Final Report (PDF 2 MB)
- Structural Reform - Exec Summary (PDF 314 KB)
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