This project's final report and evaluation was completed on 18 March 2020

The draft final report has been prepared by Hudson Howells consultants and the steering group  met with the consultants to provide feedback as well as providing written feedback.  The final report has been received and has met the requirements of the consultant brief.  The project was modified at commencement due to a related LGR&DS funded research project being undertaken by the UniSA and Public Libraries SA so there is $10,000 underspent.

As the LGA works closely with the PLSA, the two organisations will share information to achieve outcomes required.

Read the final report

Project outputs and outcomes

Evidence base for the value of libraries from a community survey, library managers survey and State Government agency survey, plus recommendations for how to proceed with a library campaign.  Managed by a project steering group which includes representative of PLSA to foster information sharing.

Performance measures

Review by a project steering group which included a representative of the PLSA (a council library manager).

Project impact

Moderation against the project consultant brief.

Evaluation

The evaluation will be completed by the project manager with input from the project steering group upon receipt of the final project.