Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 at 9:31:06 AM
Following 50 years of trends and advances in technology a community survey regarding the Geraldton Regional Library shows it remains a valuable community service.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the Library’s ability to respond to change was key to ensuring the service evolved with the times.
“Since the library opened in July 1968, community expectations and the introduction of digital technologies has resulted in the Library expanding its services to meet the needs of the community,” he said.
“Even though digital technologies offer new and exciting ways for people to read, learn and connect with others, our library has responded by offering a range of highly popular programmes for small children through to seniors.
“The Library’s traditional role as a quiet place of study hasn’t changed either rather it’s grown to meet the needs of students by offering free internet access.”
A survey conducted in September 2018 with both users and non-users of the Library revealed almost 90 percent of respondents believe the Library played an important role in the local community with 75 percent using the facility to borrow books or other items.
The survey also indicated the role of the Library as the custodian of local history is more important than ever before.
These survey results along with comments regarding hours of operation, reading spaces, layout and printing services will be used to inform future service delivery at the library.
For more information about the survey results, visit the Library website www.library.cgg.wa.gov.au
PICTURE CAPTION: Inside the Geraldton Regional Library in the early 1970s in its original location at the Civic Centre on Cathedral Avenue. Photo courtesy of Jenny Redman and Joe Glass.
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