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 2010-2015
• Proposed Changes to the Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951 

• Structural Reform of Public Library Services - August 2007
• Structural Reform Plan

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.

• 2009 SLPASC Documents

• 2010 SLPASC Documents

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.

• 2009 Library Funding Group Documents

• 2010 Library Funding Group Documents

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.

• 2009 OMG Documents

• 2010 OMG Documents