Opportunity To Participate in Library Survey Ends Friday

Moose Jaw Public Library - Photo By Roxanne Ashe - Virtual Interiors Photography

Do you want to have your say on our Province’s library policy? If so you have today and tomorrow to have your concerns be part of the provincial library survey.

The survey offers opportunities to comment on a wide range of topics including funding, the one-card provincial library system, standards for library buildings, colocations with other services, how library boards operate and a review of The Public Libraries Act, 1996. “Indigenization” providing services on-reserve and programmes in other library locations is discussed. There is also an opportunity for people to write about their overall vision for their local library and for the provincial system as a whole.

 The questionnaire is based on the Report of Saskatchewan Public Libraries Engagement comprised of meetings with library staff and trustees around the province. The report is one step in the provincial government following up on its promise to consult with the public after the province’s attempt to greatly reduce the provincial library budget in the spring of 2017 was met with widespread opposition. This support for libraries prompted the government to put its budget reduction on hold and promise public consultations, said a news release from the Friends of the Regina Public Library.

The Survey is only available on-line and may be accessed here.