Library Needs Study

Johnston, S; Ryan, R; Budhan, C

Library Needs Study

Johnston, S Ryan, R

Budhan, C

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Publisher:: Sydney: UTS:IPPG
Publication Type:: Report
Citation:: 2017, pp. 1 - 65 (65)
Issue Date:: 2017-09-01

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dc.contributor.author	Johnston, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ryan, R https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6171-0709	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Budhan, C	en_US
dc.date.issued	2017-09-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	2017, pp. 1 - 65 (65)	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/121418
dc.description.abstract	The Centre for Local Government at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS:CLG) was engaged by Litchfield Council to undertake a needs study of library services. The objective of this study was to guide Council and the Northern Territory Library (NTL) in their decisions and allocation of resources for the extension and operations of future library services in Litchfield. To that end, the study: • Engaged with the Taminmin Community Library users, non-users and key stakeholders; • Mapped library services and library opportunities; • Identified partnership opportunities; and • Investigated options for expanding library services. Through the inception process, the following agreed aims, guiding principles, and outcomes of the study were determined: • Agreed Aims o Identify what library services the community needs; o Identify whether existing services are adequate to meet this need; and o If the existing services are not adequate, provide options for the delivery of library services to meet the identified needs. • Agreed Guiding Principles o Engage and consult with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the study; and o Respond to the needs and aspirations of both current the Taminmin Community Library users and future prospective library users. • Outcomes o The study will assist Council and NTL to understand current and future need for library services; o The study will provide options in relation to models to deliver expanded library services, if required; o The study will provide a robust evidence base for seeking funding for the development of a new library facility in Litchfield, if required; and o The study will provide an analysis of the viability of the existing library service at Taminmin College. This paper, intended for presentation to the Litchfield Council and NTL, provides a report on the study’s findings. As such, it provides: • Background information (including a review of relevant documents and literature, a demographic analysis, and spatial mapping); • A review of the current situation (including benchmarking of current services and usage); • An analysis of the engagement outcomes; and • Recommendations for expanding library services for Council’s consideration.	en_US
dc.publisher	Sydney: UTS:IPPG	en_US
dc.title	Library Needs Study	en_US
dc.type	Report
utslib.location	Sydney: UTS:IPPG	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/lnstitute for Public Policy and Governance
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - IPPG - Institute for Public Policy and Governance
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Students
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pubs.commissioning-body	Litchfield Council	en_US
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pubs.place-of-publication	Sydney: UTS:IPPG	en_US

Abstract:

The Centre for Local Government at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS:CLG) was engaged by Litchfield Council to undertake a needs study of library services. The objective of this study was to guide Council and the Northern Territory Library (NTL) in their decisions and allocation of resources for the extension and operations of future library services in Litchfield. To that end, the study: • Engaged with the Taminmin Community Library users, non-users and key stakeholders; • Mapped library services and library opportunities; • Identified partnership opportunities; and • Investigated options for expanding library services. Through the inception process, the following agreed aims, guiding principles, and outcomes of the study were determined: • Agreed Aims o Identify what library services the community needs; o Identify whether existing services are adequate to meet this need; and o If the existing services are not adequate, provide options for the delivery of library services to meet the identified needs. • Agreed Guiding Principles o Engage and consult with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the study; and o Respond to the needs and aspirations of both current the Taminmin Community Library users and future prospective library users. • Outcomes o The study will assist Council and NTL to understand current and future need for library services; o The study will provide options in relation to models to deliver expanded library services, if required; o The study will provide a robust evidence base for seeking funding for the development of a new library facility in Litchfield, if required; and o The study will provide an analysis of the viability of the existing library service at Taminmin College. This paper, intended for presentation to the Litchfield Council and NTL, provides a report on the study’s findings. As such, it provides: • Background information (including a review of relevant documents and literature, a demographic analysis, and spatial mapping); • A review of the current situation (including benchmarking of current services and usage); • An analysis of the engagement outcomes; and • Recommendations for expanding library services for Council’s consideration.

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