Library Strategy

The NGSC Library Service is a key community asset and one of the most actively used council services, with a current membership of 3,365. Offering a variety of literacy and learning programs and activities for its users, NGSC Library Service has a current and diverse collection in print, audio visual and digital formats and provides accessible and welcoming (albeit small) spaces for community engagement, lifelong learning, recreation and literacy skills development.  

What does a Library Strategy do?

The NGSC Library Strategy aims to refresh our strategic directions for the future, including assessing the model of service delivery, including reviewing outreach services, and building a framework for continuous improvement. The NGSC Library Strategy will deliver a key strategic document that will inform the development and delivery of library services in Northern Grampians Shire into the future, including short, medium, and long-term actions.

Where are we at now?

Council is commencing the development of the NGSC Library Strategy and is seeking community input via a short survey available to complete online. We will also have hard copies of the survey available for you to complete in person at Customer Service or at our NGSC Libraries from Monday 27 February to Sunday 19 March.

Project Timeline

Step 1.Project Commences 

January 2023 

Step 2.Community Engagement

February 2023

Step 3.Draft Report

March 2023

Step 4.Final Report

April 2023 

Project Background

Public libraries have been evolving for some time and the way people access and consume information has changed dramatically in the 21st century, presenting major challenges and opportunities for public library services.

The advent of new technologies has not only changed reading habits, but the need for shared, community-centred spaces to find information and connect with others. To stay relevant and continue to provide important services for the community, public libraries need to be flexible and innovative, embracing both the physical and virtual worlds.

The project will deliver a key strategic document that will inform the development and delivery of library services in Northern Grampians Shire into the future.

 

Community Survey

Your input is critical

The NGSC Library Service is a key community asset and one of the most actively used council services, with a current membership of 3,365.   

NGSC Library Service is planning for the future – and we want to hear from you! By completing our community survey you have an opportunity to tell us how we can improve library services for you and your community, even if you haven’t been to a library before.

The survey will be available to our community from Monday 27 February to Sunday 19 March. Please click on this link to complete the survey: https://www.research.net/r/NGShireLibSurv

Hard copies of the survey will be available from our NGSC Libraries and Customer Service during this time too.

Who can I contact for more information?

If you have any questions about the development of the Library Strategy, please contact Zander McDougall, Manager Active Communities at zander.mcdougall@ngshire.vic.gov.au.