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Annual Survey of Victorian Public Libraries

Each year a survey of public libraries in Victoria is undertaken, which includes information about service points, staffing, loans, circulation, collection size, information technology and financial data. These documents can be downloaded here. Hard copies may also be ordered from Information Victoria.

Directory of Public Library Services in Victoria

The individual Victorian library services can be viewed online in the Find a Library section of this website, including links to their websites. If you wish to have a hard copy of the entire statewide directory, you can access it below (in sections, due to the size of the document), or request a copy from Information Victoria.

2009 Directory of Public Library Services in Victoria (March 2009)

Mechanics' Institutes

Mechanics' institutes have always played a vital role in their local communities. Some mechanics' institutes still have lending books on their shelves.
The Libraries of the Mechanics’ Institutes of Victoria (PDF 260kb) (June 2000)
Rediscovering Mechanics’ Institutes – Conference (PDF 968kb) (November 2000)

Mobile Libraries

This survey provided a wealth of data which will stand as a reference point for future planning and development of mobile services.
Survey of Australian Mobile Library Services (PDF 387kb) (1998)
Convergence of Services Project: Utilising broadband & narrow band technology for mobile libraries (PDF 400kb) (Sept 1999)

Indicators

Victorian Public Libraries: Key Performance Indicators (PDF 285kb) (December 1999)

Buildings

A seminar was held in May 2000, on the conditions and future of public library buildings.
Build, Renovate or Detonate: A Seminar on the Future of Public Library Buildings (PDF 1.1mb) (September 2000)

Technology

Taking Services Into the Future: A Manual for Country Library Services Part 1 Organisational Culture - Operational Analysis (PDF 1.65mb) Part 2 Financial Analysis - Services Agreements (PDF 1mb) and Attachments (PDF 311kb)
Telecommunications Support for Professional Development Programs for Rural Library Networks (PDF 137kb) (1998)

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Web Site Updates

DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) as changes are being made.

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