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Information and Library Services


CSP Drivers


Outcome Objective
Vibrant Community 1.2 - We feel safe and protected at home and in public, and we respect each other and the area
Vibrant Community 1.3 - We support and care for all our community members and provide opportunities to connect and belong
Vibrant Community 1.4 - We value our heritage and cultural diversity, celebrating together and fostering creativity
Liveable Neighbourhoods 5.4 - We have access to a range of local educational and training opportunities that complements the local economy

Continuing Activities

  • Provide a communal space for study, recreation, research and the exchange of ideas
  • Provide free access to recreation, information and educational resources
  • Provide collections and resources in a range of formats
  • Provide professional assistance in the use of library services and resources
  • Deliver programs to market library services and resources, and contribute to the development of literacy within the community
  • Deliver tailored services for specific target groups (home library service, people with a disability, community language readers, children, senior school students, and local and family historians)
  • Acquire and conserve documentary evidence of the local area


Income and Expenditure


Operational Budget 2015-2019


 

2015/2016 

 2016/2017 2017/2018  2018/2019

 $000

 $000 $000   $000
Income from Continuing Operations        
Rates & Annual Charges 6,099  6,168  6,336  6,505 
User Charges & Fees 182  187  192  196 
Interest & Investment Revenues
Other Revenues 69  70  72  74 
Grants & Contributions - Operating Purposes 93  96  98  101 
Grants & Contributions - Capital Purposes 284  292  299  307 
Gains on Disposal of Assets
Total Income from Continuing Operations 6,727 6,813  6,997  7,184 
         
Expenses from Continuing Operations        
Employee Benefits & On-Costs (3,705)  (3,709)  (3,813)  (3,919) 
Borrowing Costs
Materials & Contracts (540)  (555)  (569)  (583) 
Depreciation & Amortisation (642)  (659)  (677)  (693) 
Other Expenses (162)  (167)  (171)  (175) 
Loss on Disposal of Assets
Share of Interest in Joint Ventures
Internal Charges (56)  (58)  (60)  (61) 
Overhead Allocation (1,621)  (1,665)  (1,709)  (1,751) 
Total Expenses from Continuing Operations (6,727)  (6,813)  (6,997)  (7,184) 
         
       
Surplus/(Deficit) from Continuing Operations


Programs, Operational Plan and Indicator

Program - Community Space and Learning
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Books - Replacements $568,172 $584,080 $600,434 $617,246
New Library Technology $65,000
Total Capital Expenditure $633,172 $584,080 $600,434 $617,246

Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Implement the Library Strategic Plan
Review Library opening hours
Set up of new Library at Glen Street Community Hub

Program Indicator
Increase in electronic resources available

Key Service Indicators

  • Number of active library members
  • Overall satisfaction of library customers with the service
  • Satisfaction of active members with the library selection
  • Residents satisfied with library services
  • Scheduled projects completed (operational)
  • Scheduled projects completed (capital)

Supporting Strategies

  • Youth Strategy