Decision details

That the report be noted.

That a referral to Mayor and Cabinet be made highlighting the folloiwing comments:

1)    That the Committee highlighted the need to properly resource support for the changing role of libraries. In particular, Members acknowledged the growing need for WiFi and WiFi access.

2)    That the Committee felt that the promotion, both internally and externally, of news stories connected to libraries, must be done in an accessible way (for example, a greater use of infographics).

3)    That members emphasised the need to connect the importance of libraries to the work being undertaken by the Poverty Commission.