2015-04-28 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   28 APRIL 2015


 determine the current issues facing the library service and anticipate future requirements
 incorporate goals and objectives that are achievable and affordable

5.     Methodology

The process to develop a Libraries Strategic Plan will include the following phases in 2015:
 Commence        Complete          Phase

 May             May               Project establishment

 May             June              Research
                                    current trends & practices
                                    influencing strategies & policies

 May             July              Analysis
                                    service audit & benchmarking
                                    analysis of programs and services including costs, outcomes and
                                      value for money assessment
                                    demographic assessment
                                    SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats)
                                    PEST (Political, Economic, Social & Technological)

 May             August            Community Engagement
                                    Libraries Strategy Reference Group
                                    Key stakeholder consultation – internal and external
                                    User/non-user consultation

 August          October           Strategy Development
                                    Draft strategy development
                                    Internal and external review
                                    Strategy finalisation

 November                          Council Consideration


6.     Libraries Strategic Plan Reference Group
This report proposes the establishment of a Libraries Strategic Plan Reference Group to steer
the development of the Libraries Strategy, review the research and provide input into the analysis
and strategy development. It is proposed that the Reference Group be comprised of the following
ten members:
Four Council representatives:
 Councillor x 1
 Libraries & Galleries Manager
 Finance Manager
 Director Community Services

Six community representatives from the following sectors:
 Business x 1
 Cultural x 1
 Community x 2
 Heritage x 1
 Education x 1

It is proposed that the community representatives be agreed upon by the Council
representatives, the Mayor and the CEO as the first order of business.

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