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The public libraries in New South Wales are operated by local councils, in some cases cooperatively as "regional libraries". [9] There are 89 library services which operate more than 350 public libraries across the state. [10] All NSW libraries are governed by the Library Act 1939 [11] and managed financially by the State Library of New South ...
The following is an index of lists of libraries in Australia, categorized by state or territory. List of libraries in Australian Capital Territory; List of libraries in New South Wales; List of libraries in Northern Territory; List of libraries in Queensland; List of libraries in South Australia; List of libraries in Tasmania; List of libraries ...
The State Library's Public Library Services team provides a research program on behalf of public libraries in New South Wales. This covers standards and guidelines for library buildings [96] and services, [97] economic value studies, [98] services and management of public libraries.
The Newcastle Library informally began in 1945 after Roland Pope left in his will a collection of paintings and rare books to the City of Newcastle, with the wish that they be used to start a public library and art gallery. [9] The Newcastle City Library officially opened in the Cultural Centre on 21 October 1957.
Pages in category "Libraries in New South Wales" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
This is a list of libraries in the Australian Capital Territory. As the territory contains Australia's capital city, Canberra (which takes up a significant amount of the territory), the ACT contains many of the libraries which are part of government organisations. National Library of Australia, 6,496,772 items held, largest library in Australia ...
The first Sydney public library began as the Australian Subscription Library, which opened on 1st of December, 1827, in the Sydney Dispensary building. [1] By 1858, there was a "great want" for a free public library in the city [2] and the council had begun to make plans by 1869, [3] though by 1883 no "definite plans" had yet been made, and the council were still deciding on the location for ...
The Library Council of New South Wales is the governing body of the State Library of New South Wales, as described in The Library Act 1939 (NSW). [1] The Library Council also has specific responsibilities to monitor the operation of public libraries in NSW which includes inspections and the payment of financial subsidies.