Library and Heritage Plan Overview SC(CV) Meeting 1 May 2017 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Library and Heritage Plan Overview

SC(CV) Meeting 1 May 2017 Kathy Wilkinson Coordinator Library and Heritage Services

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• Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017 in final stages.
• An interim plan will be developed whilst in transition to the new

library and museum in the new Community Centre.

• Will be reviewed annually until a move in date has been set for the

new building.

• Transition to a new plan will link with the opening of the

new building.

Overview

CITY OF BELMONT LIBRARY AND HERITAGE PLAN 2013 - 2017

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• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
• Self service check outs
• Modern equipment design and latest technology
• Higher security, lower stock loss
• More programs delivered
• Interactive Smartboard
• Enhanced program delivery
• More interaction in programs

Achievement Highlights Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017

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• Integrated Library Management System
• Introduction of SMS and email notifications – saving on

postage and paper

• Museum and Library searches through a single catalogue
• User friendly
• Free Wi-Fi Connection
• Customer convenience
• Mobile Printing
• Print from anywhere
• Customer convenience

Achievement Highlights Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017

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• New Publications
• The Adventures of the Belmonsters
• City of Belmont Heritage Series (8 books)
• A History Of Suburbs Series (6 booklets)
• Heritage and Suburbs Series are available in electronic

format including the Heritage Series in audio book format

• Programs and Services
• Increase in loan limits
• Introduction of an annual Library and Heritage Survey
• Local History Photographic Competition
• Rollout and expansion of the Oral History Program
• Introduction of Eventbrite booking system

Achievement Highlights Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017

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• Museum Relocation Program
• Increase in visitor numbers
• Auditing – what is in the collection
• Conservation
• Reinvigorated Floor Layout 2016/2017
• Move towards retail layouts
• Easier access to the collection – weeding
• Introduction of circulation zones

Achievement Highlights Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2017

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• Pop Up Library - place activation initiative
• Online memberships
• For customers who are only interested in online digital resources
• Fast tracking the membership process – join before you visit the

library!

• Charging stations for customer convenience
• Community based projects in partnership

with other departments and organisations Interim Library and Heritage Plan Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2020

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• Continuation of actions within the current plan
• Improvements and enhancements for customer service
• Expanded digital technologies for access to information in a

digital world

• Delivering a service for the whole community
• Questions?

Interim Library and Heritage Plan Library and Heritage Plan 2013-2020

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