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Library and Information Service

Facing the Challenge - Libraries consultation

Facing The Challenge on Libraries

Mission statement

"Creating opportunity for all through information, advice, guidance, learning and inspiration"

Who we are

The Library and Information Service is an important community resource available to all - whatever your age or interest. It provides lending and reference facilities, access to computers, and information facilities. Thirty four libraries provide a comfortable and welcoming environment available weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Five mobile libraries also take learning resources to rural and urban areas.

Strategic objectives

Supporting our mission statement are our strategic objectives. We aim to:

  • promote literacy skills and an appetite for reading and learning
  • widen participation and demonstrate impact of libraries in supporting learning
  • provide access to the services people need through effective use of Internet & computer technology
  • contribute to the achievement of e-government targets for service take-up and audience engagement
  • deliver an inclusive service that reflects and helps build cohesive communities
  • provide library premises that meet the needs of 21st century communities
  • build capacity to deliver transformation

Management structure

Heads of Libraries

Linda Smith (operations)
Ayub Khan (strategy)

Telephone - 01926 412 867 and 01926 478 154

Fax - 01926 412 471