Agenda item

Presentation by the Principal Librarian, Community Libraries.

The Committee received a presentation by the Principal Librarian, Community Libraries.

The presentation covered the following areas:-

·         Partnership working;

·         High usage of the library when compared to five other London Boroughs;

·         98.5% satisfaction rating from library users

·         Skills for Life, employability, study space and education outreach for Schools and city workers;

·         Future opportunities; and

·         Poor signage as a limitation.

The Chairman thanked the Principal and his staff for the library’s work with residents, workers and people from neighbouring boroughs.

In response to a Member’s question, the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries reported that current weekend opening hours reflected lower demand levels on the weekends and the need to maximise resources available.