Introduction The Mildura Rural City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from not-for-profit community organisations or groups who would like to use the current Irymple Library building to operate a Community Resource Centre that could host a Library Agency. We envisage that this will be a place for people to meet, connect and participate in programs. Council is interested in considering any suggested use of the building, which would benefit the Irymple Community. A small library agency could be included with support from the Library Service. Council’s Our intention is to implement a new service model so that customers will be able to browse and loan from the Library Agency collection and to collect and return loans and reservations. The Library Agency could have the capacity to host our free library programs that will run from time to time. Libraries have shifted from being solely about a collection of items for loan. They are now closely aligned with the values and activities of community hubs, providing places for people to meet, connect and participate in programs. The Library Agency model offers the opportunity to change the way the community will experience library services in the area, while also making the building available for additional benefits to the community. Scope Expression of Interest asks questions in the following key areas: Organisation Contact Details so we know who you are and how to communicate – with you. Financial Information and Insurance - so we can jointly manage any insurance/liability risks.
Introduction The Mildura Rural City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from not-for-profit community organisations or groups who would like to use the current Irymple Library building to operate a Community Resource Centre that could host a Library Agency. We envisage that this will be a place for people to meet, connect and participate in programs. Council is interested in considering any suggested use of the building, which would benefit the Irymple Community. A small library agency could be included with support from the Council’s Library Service. Our intention is to implement a new service model so that customers will be able to browse and loan from the Library Agency collection and to collect and return loans and reservations. The Library Agency could have the capacity to host our free library programs that will run from time to time. Libraries have shifted from being solely about a collection of items for loan. They are now closely aligned with the values and activities of community hubs, providing places for people to meet, connect and participate in programs. The Library Agency model offers the opportunity to change the way the community will experience library services in the area, while also making the building available for additional benefits to the community. Scope Expression of Interest asks questions in the following key areas: Organisation Contact Details – so we know who you are and how to communicate with you. Financial Information and Insurance - so we can jointly manage any insurance/liability risks.