The Standing Committee on the Environment and Transport and City Services inquire into the current and future need for library sites and the best, most cost effective model of library service points with particular reference to:

(1) The role of libraries within the ACT community

(2) Strategic planning for libraries in the ACT including:

• (a) Current practice
• (b) Potential revisions to current practice and the associated benefits
• (c) Opportunities for community involvement

(3) The nature and extent of current and future community demand for different library services including:

• (a) Non-digital offerings
• (b) Digital offerings
• (c) Education and training opportunities
• (d) Facilities available for public use
• (e) Spaces for learning, creativity and for achieving social inclusion
• (f) Other government services co-located with libraries, and
• (g) Any other library services sought by the community

(4) The extent to which ACT Libraries are positioned to respond flexibly to meet current and future community opportunities and demands

(5) The extent to which ACT Libraries are accessible to the community, including:

• (a) Opening hours
• (b) Locations and
• (c) Disability access

(6) The cost effectiveness of existing branches

(7) Comparative analysis of ACT Libraries with library services in other jurisdictions and community take-up of these services

(8) Any legislative considerations that may be relevant

(9) Any other relevant matter

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17 October 2018, 9:00am - 5:00pm