How Can Council Make Your Library Experience Better?

Mackay Regional Council Libraries want you to tell us what a great library service looks like and what’s on your library wish list.

Part yearly health check and part strategic planning tool, the annual Community Survey is Libraries’ way of giving the regional community a say in how their libraries operate.

The survey is live from today. Jump in and complete it online at www.connectingmackay.com.au/libraries-annual-survey or visit your local library to complete the survey and go into the draw to win one of five $100 WISH gift vouchers.

Mayor Greg Williamson said our libraries were constantly evolving hubs.

“Although traditional library services are still highly valued by our community, we no longer only read or borrow books from the library,” Mayor Williamson said.

“They are centres of knowledge, technology and social interaction – somewhere you can discover something you didn’t know was on offer,” he said.

“You will find things like robots, a sound booth and podcasting setup, sewing machines, a variety of musical instruments, gaming consoles and so much more.

“Community needs, hopes and expectations of public libraries are ever-changing, and it’s important that we hear from you so we can continue to improve and deliver the services you want and need.

“This survey is important because it helps influence our future priorities and initiatives – we want the good and the bad, because all feedback helps to shape this fantastic service.”

Questions in the survey cover topics like:

Do you feel connected to your community when visiting the library?
How do you Library? What library services do you use?
How happy are you with the libraries’ services and features?

The survey runs until Thursday, May 22.

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