Library contributions are sought to improve, enhance and extend the facilities or services of a specified library service point. This will be where local housing development will mean an expected increase in numbers of people using those facilities.
The improvements may include:
- purchase of additional stock
- targeted collections
- additional seating/study spaces or related facilities
- improved family facilities
- targeted promotions to inform new residents of services available to them
A contribution request will be made if the number of dwellings is 25 or more.
There is a calculation that will be applied if this is the case:
- average % of residents who are members of the library within the county x number of expected inhabitants of development x cost per visit.