Managing my library
Standards and guidelines
The State Library provides guidelines to assist NSW council and libraries in the delivery of public library services.
Statistics
The State Library collects comprehensive statistics from councils annually about their library services.
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.
Services
The State Library has resources to assist public libraries in the delivery of services to their communities.
Reference and information services
Resources to assist with the delivery of reference and information services.
Readers' advisory services
Resources to assist with the delivery of readers' advisory services.
Engagement and strategy
Community and engagement
Engaging with the community is key to the successful delivery of public library services.
Strategy and planning
The State Library provides tools to assist public libraries with strategic, future and disaster planning.