Research Projects

Research Projects

The State Library works with NSW public libraries on a program that supports the promotion, planning and development  of research relevant to the library sector.

Mobile Libraries and Outreach Service Models in NSW Public Libraries

This report identifies the range and scope of NSW public library mobile and outreach service models, exploring the strengths, weaknesses, benefits and opportunities and provides good practice guidelines for outreach services.

Blue caravan with library signs on it - Warringah pop-up library

Regional Library Models Project

This project explores and recommends regional management models for NSW public libraries in relation to s12 of the Library Act 1939.

Man and woman perusing papers together at desk

NSW working groups review

The state wide working groups are the main learning communities open to NSW public library network staff participation in 2016/2017 they were reviewed.

Showing a working group meeting at Grafton

2017 Adult fiction stock quality health check

spreadsheet showing top holdings for adult stock quality health check