Annual Report - City of Bayswater

Gerry Leeuwangh public library, MorleyLibrary ServicesIn June 2010, a new FrameworkAgreement between the StateGovernment and the localgovernment sector was signedfor the provision of public libraryresources. The agreement willsignificantly influence the futuredevelopment of the State’s publiclibrary network.During 2009-10 work commencedon a five year information plan forthe City’s libraries. When completed,the plan will ensure we have the ITsupport and systems needed tosatisfy the library and informationneeds of our community.Library Services continue to provideinnovative activities that encouragepeople to read more and engagewith their community. Activitiesprovided included monthly AdultActivities sessions, Better Beginning/Early Years programs, Storytimeand Rhyme Time sessions and theFull of Beanz program. The numberof people attending these sessionsincreased substantially over the2009-10 financial year.The City’s libraries have also trialleda new version of the Finding MyPlace program. Called PX2, theprogram is for year 9 students at riskof dropping out of formal education.As the table below demonstrates,the community’s use of its LibraryService grew substantially during the2009-10 financial year:Summary of Key Performance IndicatorsUsage IndicatorUsage2009/2010Comparison2008/2009CommentItems loaned 444,138 4.9% increase Average of 1,610 loans per day.Patron visits 326,296 4.8% increase Average of 1,180 visits per day.Children’s & adult activityattendances13,468 20.4% increaseMembership applications 5,467 26.0% increase Average of 20 applications per day.At the end of the financial yearmemberships totalled 25,172.Onsite Internet Service use• Hours of use• Internet sessions46,46767,963Average of 170 hours that onsite PCswere in use per day.Average of 245 sessions undertakenby patrons per day.12 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10