WA Public Libraries Strategy 2022-2026: Draft released for consultation

To guide the collaborative work of WA public libraries in the next five years, a state-wide Strategy is being developed. Community members are encouraged to have their say on the future of public libraries in Western Australia. A draft strategy is currently available for public comment until April 8, 2022.
The strategy has been developed as a joint project between State and Local Governments and centres on three themes:

• Strengthening Communities - What is needed to enable you to have a greater say in the services that public libraries deliver?
• Digital Inclusion - What is needed to make public libraries the first place you think of for access to technology and online resources like electronic books, audiobooks and streaming films? How can public libraries help you to access Government services online?
• How we value our public libraries - How can Government and communities accurately assess the impact public library services have on us all?

The important work that public libraries do in the community was recognised in a recent state government announcement of additional funding assist in delivering support services to members of the public seeking assistance to set up the ServiceWA app.

Read Minister Templeman's full media statement
Read the draft consultation plan
Have your say: complete the Public Library Strategy Survey