Pillar: Planning
Lead directorate: TCCS
Overview
Canberra has nine public libraries and the ACT Heritage Library across the city which offer much more than the opportunity to borrow books. They provide you with free access to the internet, WiFi and devices to connect with others and the rest of the world. Our libraries also provide access to electronic resources such as ebooks, digital magazines and newspapers. They provide expertise to assist and educate citizens who lack confidence with the digital world. Our libraries are accredited under the e-Smart libraries program and the Commonwealth’s e-safe spaces program. Staff are trained in how to teach digital skills with an emphasis on e-safety; delivered with appreciation of the importance of privacy and in accordance with privacy legislation.
Status update
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| December 2021 | Libraries ACT offers digital support via staff help with technology and a Digital Helpline. This complements the library's free services including digital resources, computer, internet and wifi access. Upgrades completed at Woden Library in 2021 offer new community spaces including The Hive, a place for digital exploration. It includes a recording and rehearsal studio and a podcast suite, with control room and editing facilities. Bookings are essential and fees may apply. Other upgraded community spaces provide places for collaboration and meetings, quiet relaxation and study, and a flexible multipurpose space for learning activities. |