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Public Library services in Queensland

In Queensland, most public library services are provided by Local Government. A partnership between them and the State Library of Queensland (representing the State Government) ensures these services maintain a high quality. Over 340 public libraries within seventy-three Local Governments currently benefit from this partnership in their efforts to meet the library needs of Queensland residents.

The directory

This directory provides access to information about individual library services and their branches within Queensland with links to related Local Government information.

You can browse or search this directory. Access to information about Public Libraries is provided via alphabetical browse lists or by using the search box provided.

Browse the directory by:

• library service
• individual library branch
• staff contact
• geographical region
• Indigenous Knowledge Centre

Types of services

The type of public library service provided by each Local Government is indicated on the service's page, and is one of the following.

Country Lending Service (CLS)

The Country Lending Service is provided by the Public Library Services program of the State Library of Queensland in partnership with Local Government. These libraries receive bookstock every quarter from Public Library Services on an exchange basis.

 

Independent

Many Local Governments provide a free, independent library service, which receives some State Government funding for library resources.

 

Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC)

Indigenous Knowledge Centre services are provided by State Library of Queensland in partnership with Local Governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community councils throughout Queensland.

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