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Managing my library

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Standards and guidelines

The State Library provides guidelines to assist NSW council and libraries in the delivery of public library services.

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Statistics

The State Library collects comprehensive statistics from councils annually about their library services.

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Collections

The State Library has resources to assist public libraries develop and improve their collections.

Buildings and spaces

The State library has resources to assist with planning a new or refurbished library building. Libraries are vibrant community gathering spaces, with a range of uses. A library must be open and accessible to all members of the community. 

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Services

The State Library has resources to assist public libraries in the delivery of services to their communities.

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Reference and information services

Resources to assist with the delivery of reference and information services.

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Readers' advisory services

Resources to assist with the delivery of readers' advisory services.

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Home Library Services

Resources to assist with the delivery of home library services.

Engagement and strategy

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Community and engagement

Engaging with the community is key to the successful delivery of public library services.

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Strategy and planning

The State Library provides tools to assist public libraries with strategic, future and disaster planning.