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A FUTURE VISION FOR ROTHERHAM LIBRARIES Plans to ensure all Rotherham libraries are based in the heart of local communities are set to be explored. Leaders at Rotherham Council are keen to ensure all libraries are well used, cost effective and responsive to the
changing needs of customers, including using all available technology and resources. As part of their vision the Council wants to ensure the services offered reflect the needs and make up of Rotherham’s communities. They
want libraries to be recognised neighbourhood hubs aimed at improving the quality of life of local residents. They also want them to be used to help inspire Rotherham’s children, young people and their families to enjoy
right locations and offering the right services which are beneficial to those accessing them. Polly Hamilton, Assistant Director for Culture, Sport reading and develop and Tourism said: their knowledge and “Libraries are an skills, giving them incredible resource the opportunity to and we want people realise their full to get the best use out potential. of them. If delivered Now they want to properly they should hear the views of be hubs to inspire all library users, learning and there to residents and families bring communities to ensure they have together. the libraries in the “We now want people to tell us what
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEMERCURYNEWSPAPER they use their local library for, and if they don’t use them then we want to know why. Perhaps they are in the wrong location, they are not accessible or people simply aren’t aware of the great opportunities on offer. Only once we have a clear picture of how people view our libraries can we make plans about how to deliver services in the best
way possible.” The Council’s Cabinet is expected to agree a recommendation for a public consultation, so people’s views can be captured. A further report based on what people say will go back to Cabinet at a later date with plans for a further consultation following any plans for changes. The Council has also just consulted
about the location of its current central library, which at the moment is in the ground floor of the authority’s headquarters at Riverside House. The Council wants to move this to a more central location near the markets. A further report on this is expected to be heard in the near future.
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