Opened 4 Apr LibrariesPublicConsultation birmingham. Public Libraries and Museums Act We are currently inviting people who live, work, or study in Birmingham to help shape the future of the library service.
The current budget challenges mean that library budgets have been further reduced. In that time we have also seen the way people use Libraries has changed with a reduction of people accessing Library buildings, yet the need for free and facilitated access to information, culture, and advice is high in the city. Public libraries in Birmingham have a long and strong track record of adapting to new demands and changed circumstances, therefore, an essential review and redesign of the way we provide information and library services in Birmingham offers the best route towards a long-term, effective and sustainable solution.
The attached documents at the bottom of this page ' Libraries Consultation Pack and Libraries Strategic Framework-Draft' details the proposed plans for Library Services and details our recommended options, a move away from our current 35 Community Libraries to a mixed delivery model of :.
Based on current information on community interest and co-location opportunities, we estimate a combination of the council run and community-led provision might secure circa 25 building-based library services. This figure may change through the consultation as we gather more information. We are inviting you to give your views on the proposed changes to the Library Service and any alternatives you may wish to propose.
This consultation is open from 4 th April - 17 th July Please ensure that you respond within this period as responses received after the closing date will not be included in the consultation. All feedback will be collated and used to inform decisions. The online survey should take up to 30 minutes to complete and is completely confidential , so your information will not be shared and you will not be contacted about your answers.
