Agenda item

Report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries which provided an update on the progress made in Quarter 1 (April – June 2014) against the Business Plan.

A Member asked about the visitor trail app, and officers reported that this was launched in March and was available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Members queried the work undertaken during October to address the water ingress on the lower ground floor of Guildhall Libraries; it was noted that an asbestos survey was being carried out before any further repairs were undertaken and officers undertook to circulate an update electronically. Members noted that an overall survey of the libraries had been completed but was not up to date, and officers undertook to circulate more details to Members electronically after the meeting.

In response to a Member’s query, the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries advised that approximately 5% of the LMA’s collection was available in full-text digital surrogate form online and a plan to digitise more material was being devised. In response to a follow up question, the Director confirmed that a major strand of this strategy focussed on partnership working. 

RESOLVED – That:

(a)  The report be noted; and

(b)  Officers circulate information regarding past surveys and current works to address water ingress in the Guildhall Libraries.

(c)