2021-05-11 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                                                              11 MAY 2021


BRANCH ACTIVITIES                           RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS                          CURRENT PRIORITIES                            THE NEXT QUARTER
                                                focussing on supporting carers and          Evaluation of all program activities to       Commission recommendations.
                                                their loved ones is being lauded             ensure they meet recommendations             Audit and edit NCS policies and
                                                amongst local community groups.              by Royal Commission.                          procedures to include COIVID-19
                                               Staff development day included              Working on continuous improvement             and       Royal         Commission
                                                virtual reality workshop (EDIE).             strategies for staff rostering.               recommendations.
                                               Pathway installed between NCS,                                                            Review transport service.
                                                Library and the Leisure Centre to                                                         Source more volunteers.
                                                make it easier for clients wishing to
                                                access these services.

LIBRARIES & GALLERIES
LIBRARIES                                      Council       endorsed       proposed       Evaluation of Invitation to Quote for        Finalise alternative kiosk/ service
Mobile Library Service Replacement              replacement model.                           kiosks has identified a risk with the         provision options and locations.
Plan                                           Invitation to Quote for Library kiosks       proposed kiosks in regards to Ingress        Deliver library life-long learning
                                                released and closed 17 March 2021.           Protection (dust and moisture                 programs within the community.
                                               Tender for new Library vehicle               protection).   This poses potential          Review outreach vehicle weekly
                                                completed and released. Tender               challenges in housing this type of            timetable and confirm weekly
                                                includes two options – diesel and            kiosk in external locations. Further          timetable for 2022.
                                                electric. Closes 28 April 2021.              investigation into alternative kiosks        Begin work on potential branding and
                                                                                             and service options to be undertaken          marketing of new outreach library
                                                                                             before proceeding.                            service.
                                                                                            Evaluate Tender for new vehicle.
                                                                                            Develop suite of library life-long
                                                                                             learning outreach programs and
                                                                                             confirm locations of delivery.

Plan and deliver a range of engaging           Launched     State     Library     of       Continue to deliver grant-funded             Deliver Regional Arts Development
public library programs which support           Queensland’s Strategic Priorities            programs – Engaging Science Tech              Funding (RADF) program – Creative
reading, learning and literacy (including       grant program – The Noosa Seed               Savvy Seniors and First Five Forever          3D     printing  and     printmaking
digital literacy)                               Library. Corresponding community             - under Covid-19 safe variations to           workshops.
                                                workshops underway.                          the projects.                                Complete acquittal documentation for
                                               Delivered Engaging Science grant            Deliver Easter School Holiday                 grant-funded projects – Engaging
                                                program – Drone workshops as part            program.                                      Science, Tech Savvy Seniors, Noosa
                                                of Summer School Holiday program.           Continue delivery of outreach early           Seed Library and First Five Forever.
                                               Delivery of new early literacy               literacy workshops within local              Develop new State Library of
                                                workshops at local schools and               schools.                                      Queensland grant funded program –
                                                daycare centres, as part of the First                                                      Storytime Greatest Hits – a video
                                                Five Forever grant-funded program.                                                         recording showcasing a compilation

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