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About the CLS
About the Country Lending Service (CLS)
The Country Lending Service in Queensland represents a collaboration between local governments and the State Library of Queensland to provide high quality public library services to rural Queensland. Local Governments serving populations of less than 15,000 are eligible to participate in the CLS.
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CLS libraries are housed, equipped and staffed by local governments to standards set by the Library Board of Queensland. State Library of Queensland provides fully-processed books and audio visual materials, a proportion of which are exchanged regularly to ensure a fresh and up-to-date selection for library users. The stock and exchange numbers are based on population and circulation figures. A Service Level Agreement between the Library Board of Queensland and participating local governments outlines the responsibilities of both parties.
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The collection is available to fill requests for materials not held in individual libraries. These include audio books, books in languages other than English and adult literacy materials. Many resources from the rest of State Library of Queensland are also available on request.
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Public & Indigenous Library Services assists library staff in the operation and development of library services. Staff are available to advise and assist on a range of issues related to the provision of library services.
Last updated: 1st September 2011
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