Draft amended Library Collections Policy

As part of the QPRC policy harmonisation process, all policies relating to libraries in the former Queanbeyan and Palerang Councils have been reviewed to develop one consistent policy document.

To achieve this, it is suggested that the following former policies be removed

• Palerang Libraries Policy for Young People - The key aspects of child safety generally are covered by other Council policies including, for example, Code of Conduct and Media policies. Other aspects relating to young people and the library are addressed via specific internal processes including Working with Vulnerable People approvals.
• Queanbeyan City Council Library Services Policy - This policy contained operational information including membership, opening hours and library charges that do not belong in a policy document. Operational guidelines are covered in QPRC processes and included in State library of NSW Public Library Standards and Guidelines.

QPRC Library Collections Policy - This policy has been updated and will become the guiding policy for Libraries in QPRC. It has been condensed from 17 to five pages due to the removal of demographic information, sale of items and detailed information about each collection. The policy also notes that when disposing of unwanted books, recycling will only be used as a last resort.

Have your say

• By completing the survey below by Wednesday 10 August 2022
• By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Draft Library Collections Policy " in the subject line
• By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620