Gold Coast Library Network

 

 

 

Role (Criteria and Functions) of Resource Libraries

 

The Gold Coast Library Network Annual Plan for the first year of the Network includes identifying the needs and setting the criteria and functions for Regional Resource Libraries (1B.iii and 6C.ii).  The Gold Coast Library Network expects to work with the State Library and with other Regional Planning Groups and Networks on developing criteria and functions for our resource libraries that meet local needs and relate to inter-regional and state needs.   Region VII has noted the importance of a mutually beneficial role for regional resource libraries, one that meets regional needs for support and back-up and as well as the needs of the resources libraries to give good service to primary clientele.

 

 

 

 

Linkages with Information Agencies

 

Region VII is still considering this aspect of the network structure.  No agency on the list of potential members developed during the planning process appears to fit this label.  Nevertheless, the Gold Coast Library Network Annual Plan FY 2000-2001 and the Long Range Plan address this concern in Activity 6C.ii,

 

“Refine and implement structural and governance documents, e.g., mission statement, regional resource library criteria and functions, information agency definition and policy”.

 

During the first year, Network linkages with non-library providers of information service to our community will be identified, defined and established as appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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