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Public Libraries
WALGA is working in partnership with the State Library of WA on Structural Reform of public library services in WA, and the development of a new partnership agreement with State Government for the provision of public library services.
- Framework Agreement for the Provision of Library Services in WA
- Proposed Changes to the Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951
As endorsed at the August 2009 State Council meeting, the draft Framework Agreement between State and Local Government for the Provision of Public Library Services in Western Australia has been prepared. A draft Funding Agreement and draft Local Level Agreement template, and exaplanatory notes were also developed.
- Draft Agreements - Explanatory Notes
- Draft Framework Agreement 2009-2014
- Draft Funding Agreement
- Draft Local Level Agreement
SLPASC Library Funding Workshop 4 February 2010
- Public Library Grant Methodology Discussion Paper
- Download Bevan Bessen & Michele Poepjes' Presentation
- Download Margaret Allen's Presentation
- Download Ian Duncan's Presentation
SLPASC Forum 28 October 2009
- Download Ian Duncan's Presentation
- Download Ricky Burges' Presentation
- Download Margaret Allen's Presentation
Strategic Library Partnership Agreement Steering Committee
The purpose of the Strategic Library Partnership Agreement Committee (SLPASC) is to lead and facilitate the development of a State/Local Government Partnership for Public Library Services in WA by developing strategic objectives to drive the structural reform process for Public Library Services through an agreed framework, over 3 to 5 years, ensuring that outcomes are achieved. They will also develop and facilitate an appropriate communication mechanism with relevant stakeholders within an agreed time frame.
Library Funding Subcommittee
The Strategic Library Partnership Agreement Steering Committee agreed to establish the Library Funding Subcommittee in July 2009. The Subcommittee is to embark on the development of new funding arrangements, with the primary component being the funding for core provision of public library services.
Operational Management Group
The Operational Management Group (OMG) reports and provides technical and library service management advice to the SLPASC. The focus will be on the provision of advice and guidance to the SLPASC, development of model policies, operating procedures and documentation of best practice processes.