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Information for public library staff that promotes the value of public libraries and the importance of providing a quality library service to local communities. Resources include research and initiatives that support innovation, promotion and planning within Queensland public libraries.

Reports

ALIA National Vision and Framework for Public Libraries [new window]. This document is an overview intended for library professionals, to explain the background to the development of the national vision and framework for Public Libraries and to provide information that can be used in support of local business cases.

        Strategic overview [new window 246 kb]
        Workplan for the Library sector [new window 195 kb]
       Executive Summary [new window 166 kb]

Papers

Crown Law has provided information on managing the legal risks of social media in their newsletter Crown Law News, Edition 33 November 2010 [new window 916 kb]. The article provides a summary of these risks as more government organisations, including libraries, use social media to engage and consult with their communities.
The Vending Machine Collection Dispensers in Libraries discussion paper [new window 806 kb] provides an overview of vending machine collection dispensing applications in libraries and related service provision. Changing library customer expectations and lifestyles and public libraries’ desire to explore new outreach possibilities may mean that the potential service benefits of vending machines may outweigh the initial high establishment cost.
Developing an Outcomes based reporting model [new window 58 kb]. This paper outlines the proposed development of an outcomes based reporting model as part of the Public Libraries Performance Management Framework.
State Library of Queensland response to A flying start for Queensland children: Education Green Paper for public consultation [new window 74 kb]. As part of the Queensland Government’s early childhood literacy and school readiness initiative, A Flying start for Queensland children [new window] was published and responses invited by June 2010. This paper was developed as State Library’s response to the paper and details public library contributions to the education of Queensland’s children.

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Last updated: 25th January 2012

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