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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 library provides information, professional development programs, advice and the payment of grants and subsidies to local authorities operating New South Wales public libraries. [95] The State Library's Public Library Services team provides a research program on behalf of public libraries in New South Wales.
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 ...
Most public libraries in Australia are local libraries managed by local authorities. Pages in category "Public libraries in Australia" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total.
In 1990 it was renamed to the State Libraries Council, with the membership including the CEOs of the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory Library and Information Services, and the National Library of Australia. [1] From 1992, the organisation became the Council of Australian State Libraries (CASL).
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.
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.