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Managing my library

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.

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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.

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.

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Engagement and strategy

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.

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